"Saukville Says"
Weekly e-Newsletter - May 24, 2021

American Flag waving over veterans cemetery with message: "This Memorial Day, Pause to Remember"

Village Facility Holiday Hours

All Village Offices and Facilities will be CLOSED for the Memorial Day Holiday, Monday, May 31, 2021.

There will be NO branch chipping the week of May 31^st.
Trash collection will be Friday, June 4^th.

Village Trustee Position Opening

The Saukville Village Board is seeking candidates for a vacant Trustee position.
The newly appointed Trustee would serve the remaining portion of a two-year term which expires April 2023.

Qualified candidates must be:

A resident of the Village of Saukville
At least 18 years of age
Available for evening meetings

Residents interested in applying for the Trustee position should send a letter of intent and a resume to the Village of Saukville by Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Mail to: Village of Saukville, Attn: Village Clerk, 639 E. Green Bay Ave., Saukville WI 53080 or email to: mkbaumann@village.saukville.wi.us

Memorial Day - American Flag behind cross grave marker with rifle - caption: "Remember those who served - All gave some, some gave all"

Memorial Day Remembrance

Monday, May 31^st
Parade begins at 9 a.m. (Rebel Rd. & S. Main St.) to Veterans Park.
Followed by Saukville American Legion Post 470 ceremony at Veterans Park.

Flowers and grass patch with lady bugs and butterfly

Village News & Services

Spring/Summer 2021 Newsletter
DPW Yard Services & Hours
Annual Water Quality Report
2021 Residential Recycling Collection Schedule

Trash Collection is every Thursday (Friday on weeks when a Federally-observed holiday falls Mon. - Thur.) Recycle Collection is every other week (schedule above).

Village Hall

All Village Facilities follow the State of Wisconsin and Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department requirements and recommendations related to COVID-19. Call in, Online, and Email services are encouraged.
Payments and Other Correspondence can be sealed in an envelope and placed in the outside drop box at Village Hall or mailed to Village Hall. The drop box is checked daily, Mon.-Fri. Utility Bill Payment Options include: pay inside at lobby window during regular business hours, outside drop box (include top section of the bill and check in a sealed envelope - no cash please), pay online, or mail payment stub and check via US Postal Service. See Utility Bill Payment & Rate Information.
Village Hall no longer accepts $100 bills or cash payments over $500 for Water/Sewer bill or property tax payments. Exact cash payment required (no change made).

Oscar Grady Library

Visit the Oscar Grady Library website for update-to-date information on library services and events.

Village Property Revaluation

The Village of Saukville will be performing a market revaluation of all property in 2021.
The last time Saukville performed a revaluation of all property was in 2017. Since then the market has changed and assessed values are no longer reflective of the current market. See "Frequently Asked Questions" for more info.

Curbside Trash & Recycle Collection

Collection Services provided by Waste Management:

Curbside collection day for the Village of Saukville is Thursday (Friday on weeks when a Federally observed holiday falls between Monday-Thursday and all municipal facilities are also closed). Click Here for information and rules:

Drawing of cat & dog wearing "cat license & dog license" tags

2021 Pet Licenses

All Village of Saukville residents owning a cat or dog that is older than six months are required by Village Ordinance §61-8 to purchase a pet license. 2021 licenses can be purchased at Village Hall. Proof of current rabies vaccination (Rabies Certificate) is required. A late penalty is imposed for renewal pet license processing after March 31st.

Dog License fees:
$8.00 spayed/neutered; $10.00 not spayed/neutered; $5.00 late penalty after March 31^st.
Cat License fees:
$5.00 spayed/neutered; $7.00 not spayed/neutered; $3.00 late penalty after March 31^st.

"Covid-19" written below picture of virus cell

COVID-19 Info Update

For COVID-19 & Vaccine Info, visit the following websites:

Washington Ozaukee Co. Public Health Dept.
Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services
CDC
COVID-19 Vaccine Data
Wisconsin Exposure Notification App

Other Informational Links:
WI Supreme Court - Order Striking Down Gov. Evers Successive Emer. Orders
WI Supreme Court - Capacity Limit Ordered by DHS was Unenforceable

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

CRP Summer Events:

Tubing the Milwaukee River - Sunday, June 20^th, 3:00 - 5:00 PM @ Ehlers Park
Hop on inner tubes and float down the Milwaukee River! Along the way, we’ll discover the diversity of living things that make their home in the river or along the shoreline. Wear sturdy closed toe shoes and clothing that can get wet. Children must be 7 years old+ and accompanied by an adult.

Family Fishing Fun - Wednesday, July 7^th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM @ Ehlers Park
Spend the afternoon on the banks of the Milwaukee River at Ehlers Park with a pole in your hand and hopefully a few bites on your line! Learn how to tie a hook on your line, bait your hook, and safely cast your line into the water. With the assistance of a CRP team member, we will try to catch and identify the fish before releasing them back into their home - the Milwaukee River. Bait and poles provided on a first come, first serve basis or feel free to bring your own. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Register Here.

Crayfish Catching - Thursday, Aug. 12^th, 4:30 - 6:30 PM @ Tendick Nature Park
Come learn about the crayfish that live in the Milwaukee River! Not only will you see crayfish up close but you'll learn to safely catch and release them without getting pinched! Please wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared to get in the river. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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