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Weekly e-Newsletter - August 18, 2020
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End of Summer Music & Fireworks!


Live at the Triangle Special Labor Day Event
When:  Monday, Sept. 7th 
Where:  Grady Park, STH 33 Saukville

Music begins at 3:00 p.m. with Midlife Oasis followed by The Shad Lads at 6:00 p.m.
The rescheduled July 4th Fireworks will follow at dusk!
The concert and fireworks will be a great end of summer - Labor Day celebration.  To keep all attendees safe and healthy, the event will be subject to State and Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department requirements and recommendations related to COVID-19 regarding physical distancing and face coverings.
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Road Construction Projects


Cedar Sauk Road Resurfacing
Resurfacing work will continue through August on Cedar Sauk Road between CTH O and Maple Road.  Cedar Sauk Road will remain open to local traffic.  All completion dates are weather dependent.  Click Here for details.


STH 33 Saukville Bridge - WI DOT Project

The bridge will remain open to thru traffic throughout the project.  Lanes will be shifted to one side or the other depending on the side of the bridge being worked on.  The roadway will be milled and overlaid.  The settling at the abutments will be filled and leveled before paving.  Displaced sections of sidewalk will be replaced.  All completion dates are weather dependent.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, Aug. 25th - 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

St. Matthew Church - Fellowship Hall
1525 N. Grant St., Port Washington
Click Here for details.

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Village-Wide Rummage Sale

Saturday, Sept. 12th - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sellers & Buyers Welcome!  Tour the Village to find excellent bargains!  Sellers are responsible for their own advertising.
Rummage sale signs are permitted on private property without a permit provided they are not erected more than 24 hours before, and taken down not later than 24 hours after the rummage sale.  See Village Ordinance 205-79.E

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COVID-19 - Information Update


As the Public Health Emergency progresses, the Village of Saukville will continue to refer to the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department's "Blueprint for Reopening FAQ"  and make adjustments as needed. 

Governor Evers Issues Statewide Mandatory Mask Order:

7/30/2020: Gov. Tony Evers declared a Public Health Emergency and issued an Emergency Order requiring individuals to wear face coverings when indoors and not in a private residence, with some exceptions as clarified and defined in the order.  The order took effect Saturday, August 1, 2020 and will expire September 28, 2020.

See the face mask order:
https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WIGOV/2020/07/30/file_attachments/1507337/EMO01-FaceCoverings.pdf
  
See the FAQ on face coverings:
https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WIGOV/2020/07/30/file_attachments/1507334/Face%20Covering%20FAQ.pdf


For up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the following Websites:
Washington Ozaukee Co. Public Health Dept.
Blueprint for Reopening Washington-Ozaukee Cos.

Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services 
CDC
World Health Organization
 

Other Informational Links:
10 Things You Can Do to Manage COVID-19 Symptoms at Home
Know the Symptoms of Coronovirus (video)
SBA Disaster Relief
Wisconsin Small Business Development Center


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Village News & Services


2020 Residential Recycling Collection Schedule

Trash Collection is every Thursday (Friday on weeks when a Federally-observed holiday falls Mon. - Thur.)
Annual Water Quality Report

Recycling/Disposal Center - Port Washington  


Property Maintenance Ordinance - Updated July 2020

Chapter 151, Ordinance #803, of the Village of Saukville Code of Ordinances requires routine maintenance of lawns, landscaping, and yards by all property owners.  This Ordinance was updated July 2020.  See Property Maintenance Ordinance #803.

Oscar Grady Library - COVID-19 Update

Following the guidelines of the Washington-Ozaukee Counties Public Health Department (WOPHD), and in the latest report released on 7/22/2020 which confirmed Ozaukee County to be High Risk (RED) for the spread of infection of COVID-19, the Oscar Grady Public Library will be stepping back a phase in our re-opening plan.  Effective immediately we will reduce occupancy levels to 25% and encourage patrons to use the curbside pickup service.  All outdoor, socially-distanced events which were being planned and/or already scheduled by the library are now canceled until further notice.
Visit the library website for updated information and online services.

Home Energy Assistance

If your home income has been affected due to COVID-19, click Here for information on the Ozaukee County Energy Assistance Program.     

   

Pet Licensing (Dog & Cat) 

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.  To obtain a 2020 licenses, please provide a copy of your pet's current rabies vaccination certificate and the appropriate fee.  Licenses can be purchased at Village Hall, by mail, or drop off in the outside drop box (in a sealed envelope - no cash please) at Village Hall.  If by mail or drop box, the license(s) and tag(s) will be mailed to you. 

Fees - Per Dog License - each:  $8 Altered; $10 Non-altered  ($5 renewal late fee)
Fees - Per Cat License - each:   $5 Altered;   $7 Non-altered  ($3 renewal late fee)
LATE FEES (on renewal licenses) WILL BE APPLIED.


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

Visit the Village website for updated service information including Compost Site & Curbside Branch/Brush Collection.


Advanced Disposal Collection Update

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 has resumed and is by request only.  Call 800-387-0949.


Cross Connection Inspection Program

HydroCorp is the Village's Cross Connection Inspection Program manager.  If you receive an Inspection Request letter from HydroCorp, please contact them directly at the phone number indicated to make an appointment, or with any questions.

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    Village Hall


  • The front lobby of Village Hall is Open. 
  • All Village facilities follow the State of Wisconsin and Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department requirements and recommendations related to COVID-19 regarding physical distancing and face coverings.
  • Call in, online, and email services are encouraged.
  • Payments and other correspondence should be sealed in an envelope and placed in the outside Drop Box at Village Hall (no cash please). The box is checked daily.  Utility bill payment options include: include bottom payment stub and check in an envelope in the outside drop box, pay online, or mail correspondence via US Postal Service.  See Utility Bill Payment & Rate Information.
  • We will no longer be accepting $100 bills or cash payments over $500 for water/sewer bill or property tax payments, effective 7/1/2020.  Cash payments with $100 bills or over $500 must be paid at Port Washington State Bank.
  • Call Village Hall at 262-284-9423 with any questions. 
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Outdoor Pickleball

Organized outdoor Pickleball games in the Village are now taking place every week through October 2020 at the parks listed below, at the following days and times: Mondays at Quade Park from 8-10 am, and Wednesdays at Grady Park (under the lights) from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.  This is an open invitation to anyone who is interested in playing organized outdoor Pickleball in the Village of Saukville.  All skill levels are invited.  Physical distancing will be maintained at all times, at 6 feet between each player.  Handshakes, hugs, and paddle tapping are out.  Use of hand sanitizer and disinfecting of pickleballs is encouraged . Cheering and "air" high fives are encouraged.  Contact: Dave at (262) 424-3581, or email schig5c@gmail.com .

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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 



Free Yard or Land Assessment

The CRP offers FREE 1 hour land consultations of any size residential property in any CRP participating communities.  If you are interested please contact: Matt Smith | Land Manager | msmith@riveredge.us | (262) 375-2715 ext. 147.

Macro-invertebrate Introduction - Saturday, Aug. 22nd from 10 AM to 12 PM

Have you ever seen a macro-invertebrate?  This event is a great chance to see them up close and learn about the various critters that call the Milwaukee River home.  We will spend the morning catching and identifying various macro-invertebrates and then exploring their importance for the river's water quality.  Please wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared to get in the river!  We will meet in the Riveredge Nature Center parking lot.  Cost is free.  No registration required.  Face masks are encouraged!


Crayfishing with Jake - Saturday, Aug. 29th from 10 AM to 12 PM

Come learn about the crayfish that live in the Milwaukee River, right here at Riveredge! Not only will you see crayfish up close, but you'll learn to safely catch and release them! Please wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared to get in the river!  We will meet at the Riveredge Nature Center parking lot.  Cost is free.  No registration required.  Face masks are encouraged!


Watershed Tour: Join the Caravan!  Saturday Sept. 19th from 9 AM to 4 PM

Hop in your car and safely caravan around the Milwaukee River Watershed with the Community Rivers Program!  Our day is intended for CRP Village residents and will be spent stopping at various locations throughout the watershed to learn about what other individuals and organizations are doing to help improve the health and quality of our waters.  We will begin the tour by meeting at Riveredge Nature Center and then depart separately to our first location.  A free catered lunch will be provided.  Masks are encouraged. If you are interested in participating, please register at riveredgenaturecenter.org/communityrivers/.   Space is limited.

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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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