Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Grant Deadline is Quickly Approaching

The Tourism/Community Betterment Fund is a grant program established by the Village of Waunakee intended to fund tourism projects (events that will bring visitors to the Village of Waunakee) or betterment projects (events that will improve the quality of life for the residents of the Village).  The grant program is administered yearly by the Waunakee Economic Development Commission (WEDC).  Any funds not awarded in a particular year will be carried over for consideration in future year award cycles.

Applications and grant guidelines are available online for the Waunakee Tourism Grant.  To find out more about the grant and to print off materials please visit the link below.  Applications are due to Village Hall by March 15th.  http://www.waunakee.com/index.aspx?nid=429

Please contact Ashley Greiber at agreiber@vil.waunakee.wi.us or 850-2830 for questions about the application process.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Horizons March 2012 Newsletter

Click here to view the Village of Waunakee's Horizons March 2012 newsletter.

Meeting Notifications February 26, 2012 - March 3, 2012

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Plan Commission, Monday, February 27, 2012 @ 7:30 PM (500 West Main Street - Village Hall)
Utility Commission, Monday, February, 27, 2012 @ 5:30 PM (322 Moravian Valley Road - Waunakee Utilities)

Check out this prior blog post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/02/meeting-schedule-february-19-2012.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at 608-850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Mentalist Show - Hosted by Waunakee Community Foundation

The Waunakee Community Foundation is hoping that you will join them at the Mentalist Show this Saturday, February 25th.  Sean Bott's will be performing a blend of zany characters, comedy, quick witted improv, and jaw dropping mentalism.  Sean has appeared on the Sci-Fi Channel, WB, Radio Disney, and has been in three Hollywood movies. 

Come join the Waunakee Community Foundation at the Waunakee High School - Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. 

Tickets:
Adults $15
Students $10

Tickets are available at Piggly Wiggly, Endres Manufacturing, Edward Jones Investments, Kearney Tax & Financial Services, and the State Bank of Cross Plains or email Kevin Laffey at k.laffey@els-law.com or purchase at the door.

For more information on the Waunakee Community Foundation please visit their website at: http://www.waunakeefoundation.com/

Monday, February 20, 2012

February 21 - Election Day

February 21, 2012 is Election Day

Click Here for a Sample Ballot of the Official Primary Ballot for Nonpartisan Office

Click Here for Village of Waunakee Polling Place Information

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Meeting Schedule February 19, 2012 - February 25, 2012

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Finance Committee, Monday, February 20, 2012 at 5:30 PM @ 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Board, Monday, February 20, 2012 at 6:00 PM @ 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee-CANCELLED, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 @ 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)
Central Business District Task Force, Friday, February 24, 2012 @ 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out this prior blog post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/02/meeting-notifications-february-12.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at 608-850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Village Assessment Revaluation

Associated Appraisal Consultants Inc. has been retained by the Village of Waunakee to complete a revaluation of all taxable property for the 2012 assessment year.  The revaluation will establish new assessed values in an equitable fashion for all properties in the village as of January 1, 2012. 

The revaluation process began this week on the north side of the village.  Property owners will receive a letter as assessors are in the neighborhood.

To find more information about the process itself please visit www.waunakee.com/clerk.

Here you can find frequently asked questions, PowerPoint presentation, a trespass notice, letters assessors sent, and more. 

To view the appraisal presentation by Dean from Associated Appraisal Consultants, please click here

Friday, February 10, 2012

Village Tree Trimming

The Village of Waunakee Public Works Department in conjunction with Steve Bassett Inc., Certified Tree Arborists; have coordinated a joint effort to sustain the urban forestry of the Village.  Trees will be safety pruned and examined for diseases to maintain the longevity of the urban forest.  This effort will take place from November - April.  Throughout the year, the Public Works Department will continue to address safety issues, storm damage, tree removals when necessary, and brush pickup.

Reminder to residents: if a tree is removed from the terrace area in front of your home, the Village does not have a tree replacement program in place at this time. 

Update: Reaching Waunakee Utilities

Waunakee Utilities phone system is fully working.  Residents are able to contact and leave messages. 

Thank you for your continued patience.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

United States Navy Band In Concert

The United States Navy Band will be in concert on March 16, 2012 beginning at 7:00 PM at the Waunakee High School Field House. Admission is free; however, tickets are required and can be obtained at Ace Hardware, Waunakee Village Center and the Senior Center. Sponsored by "Friends of Waunakee Performing Arts".

Sweetheart Dance

Looking for a fun yet affordable way to celebrate Valentines Day with your sweatheart and/or a group of friends or family Friday, February 10, 2012 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM? Come enjoy the music of a true American Big Band playing popular swing, Latin, and rock tunes, as well as ballads, polkas, and waltzes! Guest performances by all Waunakee High School Jazz Ensembles. This dance will take place at the Waunakee High School Commons. $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Refreshments available for purhcase.

Meeting Notifications February 12-February 18, 2012

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Library Board, Monday, February 13, 2012 @ 5:30 PM at 710 South Street (Public Library)
Economic Development Commisssion, Monday, February 13, 2012 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Joint Plan Commission - CANCELLED, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Board of Appeals, Wednesday, February 15, 2012 @ 6:30 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Senior Services Committee, Thursday, February 16, 2012 @ 6:00 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Senior Center)

Check out this prior blog post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/02/meeting-notifications-february-5.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at 608-850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Reaching Waunakee Utilities

The phone system at Waunakee Utilities went down unexpectedly last week.  Service has been restored, but the utility voicemail system is currently not functional.  Utility staff continue to work with the local phone provider to restore voicemail service.  This is expected to be fixed by February 10th. 

The utility phone system continues to allow for incoming calls to be received as normal.

Thank you for your understanding and patience at this time. 

Clarifying Yesterday's Blog Post About "Do Not Call"

After yesterday's blog post about the "Do Not Call List" the Village heard from a number of residents who believed our information could possibly be a scam.  We would like to clarify that the information was sent to Village Officials from the U.S. Marshals Office in Madison.

After speaking to the U.S. Marshals Office we received confirmation that the information is legitimate.  According to the U.S. Marshals Office, you are able to sign up with no harm, no foul when registering your number.  The reason this email was prompted is that companies may be selling cell phone numbers to telemarketers.  The U.S. Marshals Office told us that they have registered their phones and indicated that the do not call website is legitimate (https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx).

The U.S. Marshals Office relayed this information to make sure that the public understands that they may themselves be charged for these calls. The number and website are sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission. Here is a link to FAQs regarding the program: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt107.shtm.

The U.S. Marshals Office tells us that an unknown is whether the numbers will be released or not. Very simply, the risk exists.  A number of different cell phone companies/providers are working to keep their customers numbers private.  At this point things haven't been finalized with that process so the Federal Trade Commission is trying to publicize this information as was shown in the blog post yesterday.

Important Note: Participation in the "do not call list" is completely optional.  The Village is neither encouraging nor discouraging participation.  We are simply forwarding information that residents may find useful.

Save the Date

The next Neighborhood Listening Session will take place on Tuesday, May 8th at 6:00 p.m. at Prairie Elementary in the school cafeteria. 

The purpose of this listening session is to give residents the opportunity to meet with Village administrative staff and departments and elected officials to discuss issues and ask village services questions. 

Are You Interested in Being a Poll Worker??

The Clerk's Department is looking for dedicated, detailed-oriented individuals to serve as poll workers for the upcoming 2012-2013 election years.  This is a two-year commitment with at least four, possibly seven elections in 2012. 

Please contact the Clerk's Department for more information at 850-2827 or 850-2829 or stop by Village Hall (500 W. Main St.) to obtain an application.  Applications may also be found on the Village website at www.waunakee.com/village under the "Employment" section in the center purple site tools on the main page.

Register Today for Upcoming Village Center Activities!

Check out the activities below that are offered at the Waunakee Village Center.  You can Register Here for any of the following activities. 

Youth Indoor Tennis
Designed to introduce children to the fun and rewarding world of tennis.  The equipment and size of the playing area are tailored down to a comfortable size for young children.  Emphasis is placed on learning basic movement and skills.  All sessions are conducted in creative, accepting and fun environment where individual effort and improvement are primary objectives.  Participants should bring their own racquet's.  Cost is $38.00 for residents and $48.00 for non-residents.  Classes will run every Wednesday starting February 15th till March 21st.  First session is for ages 5-8 and runs from 3:15-4:05 p.m. and the second session is for ages 9 and up which starts at 4:15 and ends at 5:00 p.m.

Early Release "Muppet Madness"
This program offers a fun and entertaining opportunity for children in grades K-4 on afternoons they are released from school early.  Activities include: Muppet music, games led by the Village Center staff, arts and crafts, and a snack will be provided.  The school district provides transportation to the Village Center.  Parents must pick up their children by 4:00 p.m.  The date of the program is on February, 24 starting at 1:00 p.m.  Cost is only $15.00 to participate. 

CheerStar Classes!
CheerStar classes are designed to teach entry level cheer skills to preschool and school-aged children, including basic tumbling, cheers, chants, dances, jumps, arm motions, and performance.  Emphasis is placed on having fun through performance, correct technique and form, and building proper foundation for safety and advancement.  This class will be led by the staff from Cheer Wisconsin.  This class will cost $55.00 for residents and $65.00 for non-residents.  The program runs from February 16th to March 22nd.  Class time for ages 6-9 is 3:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. and the class time for the age group from 10-14 is 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.

Little Kickers Soccer
*Sponsored by State Farm Insurance - Troy Salisbury Agency*
During this 4 week program, participants will learn the fundamentals of soccer with an emphasis on individual skills, teamwork, and most of all fun!  The program will be led by coaches and players from the Waunakee High School Soccer Teams.  Each participant will receive their own soccer ball and t-shirt.  Cost of the program is $35.00 for residents and $45.00 for non-residents and it runs from March 4th to the 25th.  The 4 year olds starts at 4:00 and ends at 4:45 p.m. while the 5 and 6 year olds start at 5:00 p.m. and end at 5:45 p.m.

6th Annual Community Health, Energy and Activity Fair
The Waunakee-Westport Lions Club and Waunakee Utilities along with the Village Center will be holding the 6th Annual Community Health, Energy and Activity Fair on March 10th at the Village Center.  This event is free and open to all ages and will include community groups, health screening, information booths for preschoolers to seniors.  Mark your calendar to bring your family to this fun and educational event. Everyone that attends is eligible to win great door prizes!

Edible Science
Participants will experiment with food and then be able to eat their experiments!  Meet at the Village Center for this exciting program.  Space is limited, so please register in advance.  The program takes place Saturday, February 18, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.


Waunakee Police Department February Newsletter

Please click here to download the February Waunakee Police Department newsletter.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

"Do Not Call List" Cell Phone Numbers Go Public This Month

REMINDER....all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.  YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS

To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222.

It is the National Do Not Call list.  It will only take a minute of your time.  It blocks your number for five (5) years.  You must call from the cell phone number you wish to have blocked.  You cannot call from a different phone number. 

Please pass this information on https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx

WNC February Volunteer Hours

Come lend a helping hand and join with your Waunakee neighbors by volunteering at the Waunakee Neighborhood Connection (WNC) Store.  Volunteer hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 am - 10:30 am (except for Monday, Feb. 20th).  Clients are also encouraged to participate.  It's a great family activity that warms your heart at the same time!  There's plenty to do from age 3 to 93!

Questions contact the WNC Store at 849-5740

Tree Trimming

Tree trimming in Southbridge and Savannah neighborhoods will be taking place this week.  Steven Bassett Inc. will be completing the work.  Please contact Public Works for questions/concerns at 849-5892.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Tourism/Community Betterment Fund

The Tourism/Community Betterment Fund is a grant program established by the Village of Waunakee intended to fund tourism projects (events that will bring visitors to the Village of Waunakee) or betterment projects (events that will improve the quality of life for the residents of the Village).  The grant program is administered yearly by the Waunakee Economic Development Commission (WEDC).  Any funds not awarded in a particular year will be carried over for consideration in future year award cycles.

Applications and grant guidelines are available online for the Waunakee Tourism Grant.  To find out more about the grant and to print off materials please visit the link below.  Applications are due to Village Hall by March 15th. 
http://www.waunakee.com/index.aspx?nid=429

Please contact Ashley Greiber at agreiber@vil.waunakee.wi.us or 850-2830 for questions about the application process. 

Schumacher Farm Park


Do you know the history or why Schumacher Farm Park was established.  Watch the PSA video above and learn about the past, present, and future of Schumacher Farm.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Meeting Notifications February 5-February 11, 2012

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Personnel Committee (CANCELLED), Monday, February 6, 2012 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Board, Monday (CANCELLED), Monday, February 6, 2012 @ 7:00 PM  at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Central Business District Committee, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 @ 5:30 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Lower Level of the Village Center)
Public Works Committee, Wednesday, February 8, 2012 @ 5:30 PM  at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Special Board Meeting, Wednesday, February 8, 2012 @ 6:30 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out this prior blog post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/01/meeting-notifications-january-29.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison Street)
Waunakee/Westport Chamber of Commerce (100 East Main Street)
Waunakee Police Station (205 North Klein Drive)
Waunakee Utilities (322 Moravian Valley Road)
Waunakee Public Library (710 South Street)
Waunakee Public Works (504 Moravian Valley Road)

Access Meeting Materials On-Line: Agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the Village of Waunakee website utilizing the following link:
http://public.waunakee.com/sirepub/meet.aspx

You are welcome to contact Village Hall with any questions about these meetings at 608-850-8500 or email us at frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Main Street Project Meeting

Geoff Vine, Chair of the Central Business District Committee will be holding an informational Main Street project meeting on Tuesday, February 7th, at 5:30 p.m. located in the lower level of the Village Center.  Geoff will be discussing the different project alternatives, how these alternatives may affect you, and your thoughts on the changes currently being considered. 

DOT officials have offered additional alternative for the Village to consider.

  • Alternative 1- Do nothing, put the project on hold indefinitely
  • Alternative 2 - Current proposal; continue on as planned for 2014 project with resurfacing and a street enhancement project.  The level of enhancements is still in discussions.
  • Alternative 3 - A full roadway reconstruction to four lanes that would restrict parking during AM and PM hours.  The DOT has proposed to completely reconstruct the roadway in 2017 or 2018, eliminating on-street parking during peak hours and eventually phasing out on-street parking altogether. 
Geoff will be reporting all information from the meeting to the Village Board to make a decision.  This is your opportunity to gather more information and voice your opinion on the proposed alternatives. 

If you are unable to attend and would like to share your opinion, please email Geoff Vine at cbdtaskforce@gmail.com