Waunakee Police Department December 2012 Newsletter

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Carol Sing at Schumacher Farm Park

Our founder, Marcella Schumacher, loved to sing. Join us for an old-fashioned carol sing in our beautifully restored farmhouse, decorated for the season. Hot cider and cookies will be served. Registration suggested as seating is limited to 25 people.

Date: December 3, 2012
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM
Location: Schumacher Farm Park, 5682 Highway 19, Waunakee
Fee: $3.00 Donation

Meeting Notifications - December 2nd through December 8th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Village Board, Monday, December 3, 2012 @ 6:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Library Board, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 710 South Street (Public Library)
Parks and Recreation Committee, Wednesday, December 5, 2012 @ 5:45 PM located at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/11/meeting-notifications-november-25th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda 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

Healthy Lakes. Healthy Communities.

I recently attended the Yahara Lakes Community Breakfast which was coordinated by the Clean Lakes Alliance. At the event I learned a lot about efforts underway to clean the Yahara Lakes chain, which includes Lakes Mondota, Monona, Waubesa and Kegonsa. With action plans in place, experts believe that we have an opportunity to make real and lasting improvements in the health of our lakes and waterways. The identified key and goal is to reduce phosphorus loading in the lakes by 50% by 2025.

You can learn more by visiting http://www.cleanlakesalliance.com/. Or, take a few minutes to watch this series of videos which were featured at the event:

The Past (1 of 3)
The Present (2 of 3)
The Future (3 of 3)

Grand Opening: The Gallery at Murphy's Mill

The Gallery at Murphy's Mill

105 E. Second Street

A new venture is underway in Waunakee, as a group of local artists will be displaying and selling their work for the next three weekends.  They will be housed at the old feed mill located behind the Camber of Commerce depot building which will be known as "The Gallery at Murphy's Mill."  A variety of art will be available for you to view and buy, including: jewelry, photography, woodcarvings including Santas, inlaid wood creations, paintings, hand fabricated fishing lures, wood intarsia and trolls, art glass, bead and wire jewelry, and handmade mittens.

The days of operation are listed below:

Friday        Nov. 30 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Saturday    Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday     Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday        Dec. 7 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Saturday    Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday     Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday        Dec. 14 from 2 to 6 p.m.

Saturday    Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday     Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m

Rotary in Lights

Be sure to visit the
Waunakee Rotary in Lights
beginning Thursday, November 29, 2012
 through Monday, December 31, 2012

from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

Village Park

500 East Main Street

Waunakee

Senior Center December Silver Notes Newsletter

Please click here for the December issue of Silver Notes.

Santa at the Village Center

 

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Waunakee Village Center

333 South Madison Street

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

He's making a list and checking it twice! We are going to find out who's naughty or nice at the Waunakee Village Center. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be making their way into Waunakee to talk to the children about the North Pole and to share their wish lists. Parents are invited to take pictures of their children with Santa Claus. Come share a cozy afternoon making crafts, enjoying entertainment, candy canes, cookies, cider and holiday fun! All ages are welcome to participate in this event sponsored by the Waunakee Rotary Club.

December 2012 Horizons Newsletter

Click here to view the December 2012 issue of Horizons!

Wauna Shop Local

Shop local this holiday season. Our business community invites you to shop locally this holiday season! Enjoy the unique shops and services of Waunakee and help preserve our vibrant community by keeping our money at home!

Stop by the Chamber office located in the Historic Train Depot and register to win a $50.00 Chamber gift certificate to help support your local chamber businesses.

2012 Grandma Gretel's Gingerbread House

When:
Saturday, December 1, 2012
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Where:
Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street

Cost:
$20.00 Per Gingerbread House

Decorate your already constructed gingerbread house. This is a family activity. We ask that at least one parent, grandparent or other adult stay with their children for the duration of the activity. Join our two partners, North Ridge Church and the HERO Club, to sing holiday classics and enjoy from complimentary hot cocoa. All proceeds will benefit WNC programs and local families in need.

Meeting Notifications - November 25th through December 1st

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Utility Commission, Monday, November 26, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)
Plan Commission, Monday, November 26, 2012 @ 7:30 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http:////waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/11/meeting-notifications-november-18th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda 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

2013 Village Budget and Tax Levy Approved

At the 11/19/2012 Village Board meeting, the Village Board adopted a total expenditure budget of $16,220,605. This budget includes funding for operations, debt service and major street projects both construction and reconstruction in nature. I am pleased to report that the current budget maintained current services, qualified for the expenditure restraint program, stayed well under the levy limit cap, provided for major capital projects and met the village’s financial policies.

The total village property tax levy for the 2013 budget year is $8,532,724. This is a 2% increase in total levy dollars over the 2012 property tax levy. The village’s total assessed value grew $1,829,500 over the 2012 budget assessed value or 1.83%. The total assessed value of the village is now $1,312,681,800.

The local assessed tax rate is $6.724 per thousand of assessed valuation compared to $6.605 for 2012 or an increase of 1.80%. The average home in Waunakee is valued at $281,076 and would see a local village tax of $1,890. The average home in Waunakee in 2012 was valued at $288,750 and paid a local village tax of $1,907.

I wish to specifically thank Finance Director Dave Ferris, Finance Department staff and the departmental managers for working hard to accomplish a responsible budget that guarantees delivery of the top notch services that our citizens have come to enjoy and appreciate. I am also thankful for the dedication of the Village Board and Finance Committee who gave careful consideration to the budget proposals.

Advertise Your Business in Horizons

The Horizons newsletter is published quarterly (March, June, September and December) with over 5,400 copies distributed by the United States Postal Service as well as posted on the Village of Waunakee website. If you would like to advertise your business in the Village wide newsletter, please contact us. Space is limited on a first come, first serve basis. All advertisements are at the discretion of the Village of Waunakee. Please click here for the Horizons Advertisement Application.

Village of Waunakee

P.O. Box 100

Waunakee, WI 53597

Telephone: 608-850-8500

Email: frontdesk@vil.waunakee.wi.us

TDS Upgrade Progress

We have an update on the TDS work currently being performed in our community. TDS is in the progress of upgrading their system for the purpose of offering higher speed internet to their customers. For the most part, most of the infrastructure has been installed, but restoration is not complete. TDS will be completing the restoration in the spring of 2013. The larger cabinets are located in private easements that were obtained by TDS. TDS has offered to meet with residents that have concerns and will discuss ways of mitigating sight lines through landscaping and/or fencing. The Village’s ability to regulate these facilities on private easements is limited. If residents have concerns about restoration or would like to discuss restoration, landscaping or requested fencing they can contact TDS directly. The contact person at TDS is Patrick Yates and his telephone number is 664-4391.

Pellitteri Thanksgiving Holiday Collection Schedule

 Residents normally serviced on Thursday, November 22, 2012 will be serviced one day later (Friday, November 23, 2012) than their normal pickup day. Please have carts out by 7:00 a.m. for collection. There will be additional trucks servicing Waunakee and it is important that your carts are put out on time for pickup. Please contact Pellitteri at (608) 257-4285 if you have any questions.

Waunakee Village Hall Will Be Closed

Waunakee Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, 2012 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, November 26, 2012.

Thanksgiving Breakfast

The Waunakee Senior Center and Waunakee Rotary Club will sponsor a free Thanksgiving Breakfast for senior citizens from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM on Thanksgiving Morning, November 22, 2012 at the Waunakee Senior Center located at 333 South Madison Street.

Meeting Notifications - November 18th through November 24th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Joint Review Board, Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 5:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Board, Monday, November 19, 2012 @ 5:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 @ 5:45 PM located at 222 South Madison Street (Village Center)


Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/11/meeting-notifications-november-11th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda 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

Corn Husk Flowers at Schumacher Farm Park

Brighten your home for Thanksgiving by learning to make corn husk flowers. Join Mitzi Kust for this creative workshop. Advance registration is required. All materials will be provided though attendees may bring their own supplies if they have them.

Date: November 18, 2012
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: 5682 Highway 19, Waunakee
Cost: $8/$5 members
608-849-4559
Schumacher Farm Park

Door-to-Door Merchant License

Selling door-to-door is controlled by Village Ordinance 22.61 through 22.71 and State Statute.  If a person is selling a product door-to-door he or she is required to obtain a permit through Village Hall.  The image to the left is the license that the Village of Waunakee issues to door-to-door sales people it deems suitable.  If you have any doubt as to whether or not the person coming to your door is legitimate, verify that they have this permit, and the current year in the header. 

Please note that charitable organizations asking for monetary donations do not need this permit.

If you have any additional questions about this license, please feel free to contact me at: adminintern@vil.waunakee.wi.us or at 850-2830.  If you would like a larger image of the license, please request one via email.  Thank you!

Final Leaf Pick Up

Final leaf pick up will be the week of November 12, 2012 due to the fact that we need to get the leaf equipment switched over for snow removal operation. Place leaves on the terrace, not in the road. Leaves in bags will NOT be collected. Pick up begins Monday and is completed when Public Works has made it through the Village. Leaves can still be taken out to the compost site on Highway Q south of the Village, just past Highway K.

Meeting Notifications - November 11th through November 17th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Library Board, Monday, November 12, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 710 South Street (Public Library)
Economic Development Commission, Monday, November 12, 2012 @ 5:30 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Special Village Board, Monday, November 12, 2012 @ 6:30 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Joint Plan Commission, Tuesday, November 13, 2012 @ 6:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Lone Eagle Initiative, Wednesday, November 13, 2012 @ 4:30 PM located at 1008 Quinn Drive (Lucky's Bar and Grille)
Sustain Main Campaign, Wednesday, November 14, 2012 @ 12:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Senior Services Committee, Thursday, November 15, 2012 @ 6:00 PM located at 333 South Madison Street (Senior Center)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/11/meeting-notifications-november-4th.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda 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

Waunakee Rotary Question & Answer

Question: There are 34,282 rotary clubs in 213 different countries worldwide. Of that number, the United States has 7,847 rotary clubs. Which country has the 2nd highest number of Rotary Clubs, and what is that country's number of clubs?

Send your answers to: gvienna3@gmail.com or drop off answers at the Waunakee Tribune or Waunakee Chamber offices. Contest entry forms are available at those locations. The first correct response wins a $25 dollar Chamber Gift Certificate.

See contest rules and information at: http://waunakeerotary.org/.

Sustain Main Campaign Meeting Next Wednesday

November 14, 2012

12:00-1:00 PM

Village Hall

500 W. Main Street

Waunakee, WI 53597

Waunakee's Sustain Main Campaign is holding its next meeting on November 14th at Noon at Village Hall.  Current agenda items include:

• Discuss various best practices from around the region (see resources on our webpage). If you do any of your own research, or hear about other information which might be of interest to the group, please send it on to me so I can post it.
• Village staff will present a tentative outline and framework that will guide us in developing our Sustain Main plan.
• DOT officials will be invited to the meeting to discuss DOT efforts that will relate to our Sustain Main work.

For more information on Sustain Main, check out our webpage at http://www.waunakee-ed.com/sustainmain. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at adminintern@vil.waunakee.wi.us or at 850-2830. 

Waunakee Police Department November 2012 Newsletter

Check out the November 2012 Waunakee Police Department Newsletter!

Lone Eagle Initiative Social Mixer Next Week

November 13, 2012
4:30-6:30 PM
Lucky’s Bar & Grille
1008 Quinn Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597

The Waunakee Lone Eagle Initiative is having a social mixer/cocktail hour next Tuesday evening (11/13) from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the brand new Lucky's Bar & Grille on Quinn Drive (address above).  This is your chance to meet other home office professionals (a.k.a. lone eagles) in a casual relaxed setting.

For more information about the Initiative, including how you can get involved, check out our webpage.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at adminintern@vil.waunakee.wi.us or at 850-2830.  Thank you again for your help in making Waunakee a great place for home office professionals.

Meeting Notifications November 4th through November 10th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Village Board, Monday, November 5, 2012 @ 6:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Creative Economy Initiative, Monday, November 5, 2012 @ 8:00 AM located at the Wisconsin Center for Music Education, 1005 Quinn Drive, Waunakee

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2012/10/meeting-notifications-october-21st.html

Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agenda 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