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"Saukville Says"
Weekly e-Newsletter - May 19, 2020
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Village Facilities CLOSED for the Memorial Day Holiday


All Village Offices and Facilities will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25th for the
Memorial Day Holiday.


Trash & Recycle Collection will be Friday, May 29th.

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STH 33 Bridge - WisDOT Project

In the coming days, Lunda Construction will begin a WisDOT project on the STH 33 Bridge over the Milwaukee River in Saukville.  The project includes:  sidewalks; mill and overlay of the deck and abutments.  The project will run throughout the summer.
The bridge will remain open to thru traffic.

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COVID-19 - Important Information


The Safer at Home order was struck down by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on May 13, 2020.  The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department (WOPHD) released the "Blueprint for Reopening Washington and Ozaukee Counties".  The Blueprint provides broad guidance for reopening the economy safely and incrementally. 
See:  
http://www.washozwi.gov/Services/Communicable-Disease/Blueprint-FAQ
The Village follows the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Dept. guidelines.

COVID-19 Executive Orders


Face Coverings:

CDC recommends that face coverings be worn whenever people are in a public setting such as grocery stores, pharmacies, etc.  This is to protect people around you if you are infected but do not have symptoms.
Face coverings are NOT a substitute for social distancing.  Still stay at least 6 feet away from other people and wash hands frequently.
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/…/prevent-get…/cloth-face-cover-faq.html
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DPW Yard Services Update


COMPOST SITE:

THE COMPOST SITE IS OPEN DURING THE FOLLOWING DAYS/TIMES:
Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. - Noon 
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays - 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

This is for Compost Only. No Appliances, Brush, or Metal.
There will be No Dumpsters available at this time.
Social Distancing Requirements apply. 
Please be respectful of other people at drop off area.
The site will be unmanned.
Please Note...the site is under video surveillance.  If there are abuses to the site, hours will be modified or the site will be closed.

CURBSIDE BRANCH/BRUSH COLLECTION:

Collections are Mondays only, excluding holiday weeks. 
There will be NO collection the week of May 25th due to the Memorial Day Holiday.
Branches/brush must be curbside by 6:30 a.m. 
Branches/brush will not be chipped, but collected and removed for disposal.

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Village Hall is CLOSED to
Public Access

  • We will continue to provide information online, through call in services, e-mail, and by appointment.
  • Payments and other correspondence should be sealed in an envelope and placed in the outside Drop Box to the right of the front door at Village Hall.  No cash please. The box is checked daily.  Utility bill payment options include: Pay Online, or mail correspondence via US Postal Service.  See Payment Information and options for utility payments.
  • We encourage on-line resources and call-in services.
  • Call Village Hall at 262-284-9423 with any questions. 

For up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the following Websites:

Washington Ozaukee Co. Public Health Dept.
Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services 
CDC
World Health Organization
 

Other Informational Links:
Blueprint for Reopening Washington-Ozaukee Cos.
COVID-19 - The Badger Bounce Back
Caring for Yourself at Home
SBA Disaster Relief
Wisconsin Small Business Development Center

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Village News & Services


2020 Spring/Summer Village Newsletter

- See the Village website - News Flash section for
   service modifications due to COVID-19

2020 Residential Recycle Collection Schedule

Annual Water Quality Report

Recycling/Disposal Center - Port Washington



PUBLIC MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

Questions should be directed to the Saukville American Legion at 262-284-2787.


SFD - SPD Drive-by Parades Available thru May 30th

The Village of Saukville Fire Department & Police Department are offering "Drive-by Birthday Parades" for the children of our community!  If your child, 12 years or younger, is having a birthday but will miss out on a birthday party during this time of Social Distancing, you can schedule a "Drive-by Birthday Parade" for any Saturday, through May 30th between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.  For more information, and to schedule your "Drive-by Birthday Parade", please call the Saukville Fire Department Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 262-284-5800.  If we're not in, leave a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. 


Saukville Police Department - LOBBY CLOSED

The Police Dept. Lobby is CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC until further notice.

To speak to an Officer or other personnel at the Police Dept. building during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., please push the button on the south wall next to the telephone in the entryway.
During non-business hours, please use the telephone on the entryway south wall to be connected to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Department who will dispatch an officer to respond and speak with you or they will call you.
If you would like to drop off a statement form and/or parking ticket, please put them in the payment drop box on the south wall.  This box is checked Monday-Friday.

  • Salvage Vehicle Inspections at the Saukville Police Dept. have Resumed.  Appointments are Required.  Contact the Police Dept. at 262-284-0444 to make an appointment or with questions.  See Applicant Requirements.

Dept. of Public Works Office is CLOSED to the Public and Vendors.

Visit the Village website for updated service information.

Advanced Disposal Trash & Recycle Collection 

Advanced Disposal does NOT collect any trash or recycling that is not placed in carts.  Loose or bagged items placed outside the cart will not be collected.
Large Item Pick-up resumed May 18th and is by request only.  Call 800-387-0949 to request pick-up.

Building Inspection Services Limited

The Building Inspection Department has limited inspections to only NEW 1 & 2 family new construction, commercial, industrial, and life safety inspections until further notice.  Permit applications are available on the Village website or in the vestibule at the Village of Grafton.  If you have questions regarding a current remodeling project or need to schedule an inspection, please contact the Building Inspection Office at 262-575-5305. 


Pet Licensing

Village residents owning a dog or cat that is older than six months are required by Village Ordinance 61-8 to purchase a pet license.  Currently, 2020 licenses can only be purchased via US mail or by using the outside drop box at Village Hall.
Please provide a copy of your pet's current rabies vaccination certificate and the appropriate fee (checks only) to obtain a license and tag.  The license and tag will then be mailed to you.  
Fees - Dog License:  $8 Altered; $10 Non-altered  ($5 late fee)
Fees - Cat License:   $5 Altered;   $7 Non-altered  ($3 late fee)
Late penalties have been waived until further notice.

Cross Connection Inspection Program

HydroCorp, the Village's Cross Connection Inspection Program manager, has suspended all on-site cross connection inspections at this time. Contact HydroCorp directly at the phone number indicated if you receive an inspection request letter to make an appointment for a future date.

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O. G. Library - Curbside Pick-up

The Oscar Grady Public Library is offering Curbside Pick-up for items - by request.  Items must be placed on hold and may be requested anytime through the Monarch Catalog, or by calling the Library at (262) 284-6022 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.  Pick-up times will be scheduled with you by phone once your items are available.

Visit the library website for all online services and info.

New Resource from the O.G. Library

New Digital Publication from the Oscar Grady Library containing recommendations by the Library staff along with other library information:  The Librarians' Bedside Table
Playground Closed Notice posted at Village parks

Village Playgrounds Remain Closed

All Village of Saukville PLAYGROUNDS are currently CLOSED.  Closure notices are posted.  
  • The use of playground equipment is strongly discouraged. 
  • We do not wipe down or sanitize playground equipment, tables, or other surfaces at the parks.  Use at your own risk.
  • The bathroom facilities at Grady Park are closed.
  • Please practice Social Distancing and avoid close contact with others.  The CDC recommends a minimum of 6 feet distance to help reduce the risk of spread between individuals.
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Food Pantries Need Your Help!

Looking for a way to help your community?  Local food pantries need your support now more than ever.  Ozaukee County has partnered with Healthy Shelves to provide a healthy food donation list.  Find out more information on the Healthy Shelves website.
Current Items  in demand:
Dry Cereal, Canned fruit & vegetables, Pancake mix & syrup, Toilet paper, Bar soap.

See also:
Saukville Community Food Pantry
Family Sharing o Ozaukee County
Full Shelf Food Pantry of Washington County
Healthy River Community Sign (bird, frog, fish)

Community Rivers Program (CRP)

Coming Together For Clean Water

We all benefit from having clean and healthy rivers. That's why we're coming together as a community to plan, design, and build projects that will keep our stretch of the Milwaukee River beautiful and livable for generations to come.  For more info and upcoming events, visit us at:
http://www.riveredgenaturecenter.org/communityrivers 



How to Catch the Rain: Rain Barrel Workshop: 
This event has been postponed until June 11th, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.  Check the Riveredge website for updates.
 
Community Rivers Conversations: 
Saukville residents are invited to an open community conversation about the Milwaukee River and the Community Rivers Program, hosted by Riveredge.  The conversation will take place Wednesday, May 20th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.  This discussion is designed to allow for natural sharing of thoughts, concerns, and ideas from citizens, homeowners, and landowners.  We will identify issues and connections to the Milwaukee River and our watershed as a whole and develop strategies for reaching future aspirations. Your thoughts and perspective are valued!  Join the conversation through Zoom for the good of your community!  No registration required.  The Zoom information to join the conversation is as follows:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93393796786

Meeting ID: 933 9379 6786

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Part-Time & Volunteer Opportunities


Part-time On-Call and Volunteer opportunities are available through the Village of Saukville Fire Dept. and Police Dept.  Please contact the respective department for complete info.


Fire Department
Part-time, paid, on-call positions are available for Fire-Fighters and EMTS.  Applications are available at Village Hall and on the Village website.  For more information, call the Fire Dept. at 262-284-5800 and leave a message.

Police Department
The Saukville Police Dept. is seeking dedicated, community minded individuals to become part of our volunteer Police Reserves team.  For more info, call the Police Dept. at 262-284-0444.

Contact Us

Village of Saukville - 639 E. Green Bay Ave. - Saukville, WI  53080
Ph: 262-284-9423    F: 262-284-9527   
Municipal Office Hours:  M - F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

email:  villagehall@village.saukville.wi.us
Website:  www.village.saukville.wi.us 

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639 E Green Bay Avenue Saukville, WI 53080

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