Compost Facilities Open for the Season

The following compost facilities will be opening for the season on Monday, April 1, 2013.

Westport Compost Site
Located at 5254 STH 19, two miles east of Waunakee
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

MRD Compost Facility
Located at 5211 Highway Q, Waunakee
Monday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Notice of Blasting

Blasting of limestone for production will be Friday, March 29, 2013 on the Tierney property located on the corner of Easy Street and Schumacher Road. There will be three blasts. The first two will be prior to 12:00 Noon and there will be one after 1:00 PM. Please click here for further details.

Contact information for questions or concerns:

Joanne Tierney

6400 Schumacher Road

Waunakee, Wisconsin

(608) 575-6538

Meeting Notifications - March 31st through April 6th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Main Street Construction Open House, Wednesday, April 3, 2013 @ 4:00 PM located at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)
Parks and Recreation Committee, Wednesday, April 3, 2013 @ 5:45 PM located at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2013/03/meeting-notification-march-24th-through.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

Quick Main St. Update

This past week-and-a-half have been busy with staff making contact with potential strategists/lobbyists who we might be able to hire to assist us in negotiating acceptable Main Street solutions with the DOT. We continue to communicate with DOT staff, and are also keeping in close contact with state legislators.

We were hoping to have enough information in hand for a Village Board meeting next Monday, April 1st. At this point we just don't have enough details in order for that meeting to happen. This topic will likely be considered at the April 15th Board meeting (check back on the blog for more information on what will be discussed that evening).

I do need to apologize to the Waunakee Tribune staff for some confusion. Several days ago we informed the Tribune of the April 1st meeting plans. When we made the decision a couple days later to NOT hold the meeting, we were able to change the legal notice. However, at that point a story was already written by Tribune staff. The story mentioned that an April 1st meeting was to be held. I would like to make it clear that Tribune staff is not at fault for the confusion.

The Village will be regularly posting information about the Main St. project at www.mainstreetwaunakee.blogspot.com.

April 1, 2013 Village Board Meeting Cancellation

The previously scheduled Village Board meeting being held on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall) has been cancelled. The next Village Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 15, 2013 at 6:00 PM.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at (608) 850-8500.

2013 Main Street Utility Improvements Project

In preparation for the planned WDOT street improvements of Main Street, Waunakee Utilities, in cooperation with the Village of Waunakee, will begin utility construction improvements along Main Street in the next few weeks. The project will provide upgrades to the existing sanitary sewer and water main utilities along Main Street.

Below please find related links to the 2013 Main Street Utility Improvements Project:

2013 Main Street Utility Improvements
2013 Main Street Construction Newsletter #1
April 1, 2013 Weekly Project Update

Main Street Waunakee Blog

A new blog to educate and update those interested in the future of Waunakee's Main Street with accurate and timely information has been developed.

To visit our new Main Street Blog, please click on the link below. Subscribing to the blog is easy! While at the Main Street Waunakee Blog, just click on "Subscribe to Main Street Waunakee by Email" in the upper right-hand corner.

Main Street Blog Link

Waunakee Police Department April 2013 Newsletter

Click the link below to view the Waunakee Police Department April 2013 Newsletter.

April 2013

Notice of Blasting

Blasting of limestone for production will be Tuesday, March 26, 2013 on the Tierney property located on the corner of Easy Street and Schumacher Road. The blasts are tentatively scheduled for some time before 12:00 Noon for the first blast and between 2:00 and 4:00 PM for the second blast. Blasting will continue throughout the week. Please click here for further details.

Contact information for questions or concerns:

Joanne Tierney

6400 Schumacher Road

Waunakee, Wisconsin

(608) 575-6538

Schumacher 2013 Prairie Work Day

April 6, 2013
9:00 AM - Noon

Schumacher Farm Park
5682 Highway 19
Waunakee, WI
608-849-4559

Schumacher Farm Park is restoring a small patch of pristine native prairie and expanding its trails on an additional 10 acres. We need people to lead work parties, haul brush and create trails. Will you join us?

To register, go to www.schumacherfarmpark.org or call Mike Shucha at (608) 849-4305 or email  jmshu@chorus.net.

Notice of Blasting

Blasting of limestone for production is set to begin on Friday, March 22, 2013 on the Tierney property located on the corner of Easy Street and Schumacher Road. The blasts are tentatively scheduled for between 11:00 and 12:00 AM for the first blast and 2:00 and 3:00 PM for the second blast. Blasting will continue throughout the next week. Please click here for further details.

Contact information for questions or concerns:

 

Joanne Tierney

6400 Schumacher Road

Waunakee, Wisconsin

(608) 575-6538

Workshops on Wellness

The Waunakee Village Center and the Waunakee-Westport Lions Club are pleased to offer Workshops on Wellness. The WOW program consists of monthy presentations to help improve healthy living. The presentations will be based on a wide variety of topics and each presenter will share information and answer your questions. The WOW program will be offered at 7:00 PM on the second Thursday of every month at the Village Center.

Join us for our first event!

 

April 11, 2013

Nutrition 101 (Click Here for Details)

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Waunakee Village Center

Meeting Notification - March 24th through March 30th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Utility Commission, Monday, March 25, 2013 @ 5:30 PM located at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2013/03/meeting-notifications-march-17th.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

WOW - Waunakee Lions Pridecast #3 Now Available

The third episode of the Waunakee Lions Pridecast is now available.  This podcast contains information about WOW, or Workshops on Wellness, a new program offered by the Waunakee Village Center and the Waunakee-Westport Lions Club.  In order to listen to this episode, please click on the link below.

http://waunakeelions.podbean.com/

Seasonal Maintenance Worker Openings

The Village of Waunakee is seeking Maintenance Worker candidates for seasonal employment (30-40 hours per week; May 1st – October 31st) in the Parks and Recreation and Street Maintenance Divisions. Candidates will perform manual labor maintaining grounds and park equipment, and repairing Village streets. A complete job description and application are available at the Village Hall, 500 W. Main Street, Waunakee, WI, or online at www.vil.waunakee.wi.us. Candidates must be capable of performing strenuous physical work and possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license. Candidates will be subject to a pre-employment physical, including drug testing. Failure of physical may be grounds for withdrawal of employment offer. Applications will be accepted until 4:15 p.m., on Monday, April 1, 2013. The Village is an equal opportunity employer.

Galvanized Reasons to Rebel-Waunakee Public Library Speaker Series

Join the Waunakee Public Library for
Galvanized Reasons to Rebel Speaker Series

April 2 "Spartacus"

April 9 "Obreros Unidos"

April 16 "Vikings in America"

April 23 "American Rebellion"

April 30 "Susan B. Anthony"

May 7 "Frank Lloyd Wright"

All Events Start at 7:00 PM

Waunakee Public Library

710 South Street

Waunakee, WI

For more information please visit http://waunakeepubliclibrary.org

Fifth Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 23, 2013
Endres Manufacturing
802 South Century Avenue
Waunakee, WI

Age Groups
4 and Under
5-7 Years Old
8-10 Years Old

For more information, contact Joy at (608) 849-0860. Sponsored by Waunakee Rotary

Meeting Notifications - March 17th through March 23rd

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Village Board, Monday, March 18, 2013 @ 6:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 @ 5:45 PM located at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2013/03/meeting-notifications-march-10th.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

Reminder: Real Estate Professionals Forums

The 2013 Waunakee Area Real Estate Professionals Forums are being held tomorrow, March 14th, from 4:30-6:00 PM and Friday March 15th, from 8:00-9:30 AM.  Check out this past blog post for more information: Real Estate Professionals Forums Post

Internet & Technology Safety

"If your children are awake they are online!"

 

The Dane County Sheriff's Office presents Internet & Technology Safety

 

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Westport Community Meeting Room

5387 Mary Lake Road

Waunakee, WI

 

Click here for Presentation Details.

2013 Cultural Affairs Commission Art Poster

Be sure to stop in to the Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street) to get your very own 2013 Cultural Affairs Commission Art Poster while they last! This striking art poster features the Crabapple by Dane County artist Jayne Reid Jackson.

Waunakee Lions Pridecast #2 - Waunakee Treasure Hunt

Click below to listen to the second episode of the Waunakee Lions Pridecast. This episode contains information about the Waunakee Treasure Hunt - which officially begins at the Village Center on March 14th.  After listening to the Pridecast, visit this link for more information: Waunakee Treasure Hunt.

Listen to this episode

Tourism/Community Betterment Grant Deadline Approaching

Next Friday, March 15th is the deadline to apply for Waunakee's 2013 Tourism/Community Betterment Grant Program.  Check out this past Waunablog post for more information.

Live Webchat with Village Administrator Todd Schmidt this Monday, March 11th

Monday, March 11th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM - The chat will begin promptly at Noon.

This is your chance to discuss anything regarding Waunakee Village services, policies, issues, development and more.  The best part is that you can participate from the comfort of your own desk, coffeeshop, kitchen table, couch, or wherever you have internet access.  In this first-ever live webchat, Village Administrator Todd Schmidt will respond to questions posed by the webchat participants.

You can join in on this live webchat any time between Noon and 1:00 PM on March 11th by clicking on the following link: http://www.waunakee.com/livewebchat.

If you would like to submit a question in advance, please contact Stephen Bechler at adminintern@vil.waunakee.wi.us.

Waunakee Treasure Hunt

Waunakee Treasure Hunt

Organized by the Waunakee Village Center

March 14 - April 1
Fee: $5.00
Ages: Any

Kick-Off Meeting Thursday, March 14 from 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison
 

 Get to know your community by participating in this fun family
scavenger hunt event!

To sign up, see the March Village of Waunakee Horizons newsletter
or go online, www.waunakee.com/recreation. Or call the
Village Center at (608) 850-5992.

Meeting Notifications - March 10th through March 16th

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:
Live Chat with Administrator Todd Schmidt, Monday, March 11, 2013 @ 12:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Economic Development Commission, Monday, March 11, 2013 @ 5:30 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Library Board, Monday, March 11, 2013 @ 5:30 PM located at 710 South Street (Public Library)
Joint Plan Commission, Tuesday, March 12, 2013 @ 6:00 PM located at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)

Check out this prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2013/02/meeting-notifications-march-3rd-through.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

Lone Eagle Initiative Social Mixer & Informational Presentation

Wednesday, March 13th

4:30-6:30 PM

Lucky's Bar & Grille

1008 Quinn Drive - Waunakee

Waunakee's Lone Eagle Initiative will be holding its next meeting on Wednesday, March 13th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at Lucky's Bar & Grille.  In addition to providing an opportunity to network and socialize, this event will include a short informational presentation on a new trend called co-working.  Jenna Weber, Business Development Coordinator at SVA, has been pursuing this concept in the greater Madison area and is excited to share more with us.  Additional information about coworking can be found on our webpage.

For more information about the Initiative, including the progress we have made so far, please visit our webpage at: http://www.waunakee-ed.com/loneeagles.

Upgrades to Outdoor Warning Sirens

The information below was sent today by David Janda, Deputy Director of Dane County Emergency Management:

Dane County Emergency Management is in the process of upgrading the countywide outdoor warning siren control system. Part of this process involves configuring and individually sounding each of the sirens as they are brought on-line on the new system. This configuration and testing is different from the first Wednesday of the month tests that we usually run.

Throughout the month of March, the sirens will be sounded one-by-one, for approximately 60 to 90 seconds in duration. It may also be necessary to sound a siren multiple times to finalize the configuration. In general, our contractor will be working form west to east across the county and we plan to configure about 8 sirens per day. Work is expected to begin on Wednesday, March 6th and will conclude by the end of March. Most of this work will be done during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. Depending on the weather and work scheduling, it is possible that there may be a need to work on Saturdays as well. The sirens will not be sounded before 9:00 am or after 5:00 pm.

If a threat of severe weather exists, the upgrading will be postponed until the threat has passed.

This project is part of a larger countywide system upgrade expected to be completed in April. Additional information on the over-all warning system upgrade project will be provided in the near future.

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein Listening Session-CANCELLED

Wisconsin State Representative Dianne Hesselbein's Listensing Session is CANCELLED for Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the Waunakee Village Center from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.

          

Waunakee Police March 2013 Newsletter

Click here to read the latest issue of the Waunakee Police Department newsletter.

7th Annual Waunakee Wellness & Energy Fair

Saturday, March 9, 2013
Waunakee Village Center
8:30 AM - Noon
Free Admission

The Waunakee-Westport Lions Club and Waunakee Utilities along with the Village Center will be holding the 7th Annual Waunakee Wellness & Energy Fair. This is a free event open to all ages and will include community groups, health screening, information booths and energy demonstrations.

Please click here for a schedule of events.

Horizons March 2013 Newsletter

Be sure to click here for the March 2013 Horizons newsletter!