Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of January 3, 2016

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:

Village Board Monday, January 4, 2016 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Parks and Recreation Committee-CANCELLED, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)
Library Board Friday, January 8, 2016 @ 7:45 AM at 710 South Street (Public Library)



Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/12/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_15.html Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at a minimum of three of the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison 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 Online: 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@waunakee.com

Do You Need to Register to Vote?

MyVote, the Wisconsin Voter Registration website, will be in a "read-only" format from December 31, 2015 through January 11, 2016 due to software updates.

If you are currently registered to vote in Wisconsin, you may check your voter registration status on MyVote at any time.

If you would like to register to vote between December 31, 2015 through January 11, 2016, please click the link below for the Wisconsin Voter Registration application. Please keep in mind that this form will need to be mailed or delivered in person to the Village of Waunakee Clerk's Department, P.O. Box 100, 500 West Main Street, Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597. PLEASE NOTE: Any person registering to vote in Wisconsin is required to provide a copy of acceptable proof of residence and must include a current name and address.

Residents wishing to register to vote in person are welcome at the Village Hall, 500 West Main Street, Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM.

Wisconsin Voter Registration Application

Holiday Tree Pick Up

Holiday tree collection will begin Monday, December 28, 2015.

When discarding your tree, place it at the curbside or in the alley, trunk end to the street. Please remove all ornaments, lights, and tree stands. Trees in tree bags will not be collected. For more information contact the Public Works Department at (608) 849-5892

* Does not pertain to private streets    

RenewAire LLC and Village of Waunakee Announce Development

RenewAire LLC, currently located at 4510 Helgesen Drive in Madison, has announced plans to relocate to the Village of Waunakee. After a comprehensive 16 month search process, RenewAire is purchasing a property and building in the Waunakee Business Park at 201 Raemisch Road. The 111,700 square foot facility was formerly operated as a distribution and office facility by Owens and Minor, who closed and laid off 70 employees in September of 2013. The building has been vacant since that time.

RenewAire manufactures Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) products for a wide range of residential and commercial applications. The company was founded in 1978 with a mission to make a positive difference for the planet by reducing the need for fossil fuels. ERVs supply the necessary fresh air required for a healthy indoor environment by reclaiming the energy from exhaust air as one of the final necessary steps in energy efficient building design. RenewAire has enjoyed many years of rapid growth and today is one of the leading manufacturers of ERVs in North America. They have operated from their current Helgesen Drive facility since 2005. With 62 current employees, RenewAire plans to undertake a major building remodel and begin doing business in the Waunakee facility by January of 2017 with 70 employees. According to their mission, the upgraded facility will be LEED certified and will showcase many environmentally sustainable features. Strategic growth plans over the next 10 years include physical expansion to the facility and potential employment growth to more than 200 employees.

Chuck Gates, President of RenewAire, is excited about the opportunities that this move will have for RenewAire’s growth potential. According to Gates, “Our industry is poised for long term growth and RenewAire is uniquely positioned to continue to lead the market. The time is right for us to invest in infrastructure to facilitate our continued growth and success. RenewAire is best able to serve our customers’ needs with local Quick Response Manufacturing and is committed to creating office and manufacturing jobs in the community.” Gates has also been pleased with the way in which Waunakee’s Village officials have responded to their needs. “Within days of our initial contact with the Village, they were out visiting us in person and touring our current space. They’ve been responsive to our needs and have made the process to this point very simple and straight forward. I already believe that we’ve made the right choice to put down new roots in Waunakee,” says Gates.

Village President Chris Zellner looks forward to welcoming RenewAire and its employees to the Village. "Based on my early impressions of RenewAire's operations and management, I am confident that they will be pleased with relocating here in Waunakee," says Zellner. "Our community is fortunate to be enjoying growth in all areas - residential, retail and industrial. Over the last 10 years our efforts to revitalize Main Street and the downtown area have added a new and vibrant energy in our community. I see RenewAire as a new industrial partner that will fit right in with all of the other good things that are happening."

The Village of Waunakee is in the process of creating a new TIF District for this project. A development agreement will also be completed granting economic incentives for the relocation of RenewAire to Waunakee. RenewAire plans to close on the property by mid-March of 2016 and quickly begin building modifications in order to complete their move by January of 2017.

 

Values and Priority Survey

How we grow matters. Where and how we build and connect buildings, roads, and parks affects our economic opportunities, our well-being, and the natural environment. In short, growth matters to what we care about and value.

Planning for future growth and transportation needs will position the region for success. The first step is the Greater Madison Region Values and Priorities Survey. This 20-minute anonymous survey will tell us about your feelings concerning the quality of life here and priorities for the future.

Please click HERE to complete the Values and Priorities Survey.

A Greater Madison Vision, an initiative of the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission, will use the survey results to engage you and your neighbors in conversations about how we grow. Drawing on shared values, community members will help define growth options, and select the option that best matches regional values. The outcome will be a vision and strategy for growth in the Greater Madison Region that generates real improvements to issues we care about. For more information go to AGMV.vision.

The Madison Area Transportation Planning Board, an MPO (MATPB) will use the survey results as a foundation for development of the vision, goals, and priorities for the MATPB’s Regional Transportation Plan 2050. For more information, go to MadisonAreaRTP.org.

Please take the time to participate in this important survey to help us identify the shared values of people in the region.

Pellitteri Waste Systems Holiday Collection

Pellitteri Waste Systems will be following the normal collection schedules for the weeks of December 21,  2015 and December 28, 2015.

Click the link below to download the 2016 Calendars:

2016 Pellitteri Waste Systems Calendars

Many Ways to Help WNC this Holiday Season

The Waunakee Neighborhood Connection (WNC) needs your help during this holiday season of giving. Here are some ideas that make it easy to assist those in need:

Winning Wednesdays at
Papa Murphy's
When you purchase a delicious Papa Murphy's Take 'n Bake pizza every Wednesday in December from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, WNC will receive 10% of your purchase. Take your pizza home for the whole family and help your community grow stronger. Volunteer times to deliver pizzas from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM will also be available.

Holiday Meals
Are you looking for a rewarding way to give back and bring holiday cheer to others? Through December 24, 2015 for only $25.00, you can provide a delicious bone-in ham with all the fixings for a family in need right here in our neighborhood. Donate money to fund a meal or help WNC pack the meal to be delivered. Watch the family's faces light up as you deliver each package!

Build a Bed
Many people don't have an adequate place to lay their head each night. Many of these are children. You can provide a bed to someone in need for the holiday! A twin bed set with frame is $219.00, a full set with frame is $289.00, and a queen set with frame is $369.00.

WNC's Holiday List
At this time of year, everyone has a list, including the Waunakee Neighborhood Connection. Please consider donating any of the following items:

Postage Stamps
UPS Vouchers
Copy Paper
Scotch Tape
Printer Cartridges for Brother MPC-9130CW
Printer Cartridges for HP LaserJet P2055DN
Twine
Paper Towels/Toilet Paper
Landscaping Project Manager
Cookies and Candy for the WNC Staff

Click the link below for more details:

Waunakee Neighborhood Connection

Real Estate Tax Credit/Debit Card Payment Option

The Village of Waunakee is now able to accept credit/debit card payments for your real estate tax bill. This option has a convenience fee that is charged by our service provider, Official Payments, in addition to the amount of the tax payment.

Credit Card Transactions are 2.65% (with a minimum of $3.95)
Debit Card Transactions are 1% (with a minimum of $1.00)

The Village cannot accept less than the tax bill amount; therefore, these fees are the responsibility of the card holder.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Waunakee Village Hall at 608-850-8500.

Waunakee Police Department December Newsletter

Please feel free to click the link below to view the December Waunakee Police Department Newsletter:

Waunakee Police Department Newsletter - December 2015

Village Hall Holiday Hours

Village Hall will Close at Noon Thursday, December 24, 2015

Village Hall will be Closed Friday, December 25, 2015

Village Hall will Close at Noon Thursday, December 31, 2015

Village Hall will Be Closed Friday, January 1, 2016

Are You Registered to Vote?

The 2016 Elections are fast approaching! If you need to register to vote because you are new to Waunakee, or you have moved or changed your name since the last time you voted, consider coming to the Clerk's Office at the Waunakee Village Hall, 500 West Main Street, to take care of updating your registration. It could save you time on Election Day by taking care of this now.

You can check your registration at your convenience by visiting the My Vote Wisconsin website by clicking the link below for more details:

My Vote Wisconsin

Village Center Holiday Group Fitness Classes

Waunakee Village Center
333 South Madison Street
Waunakee, WI 53597
608-850-5992

The Waunakee Village Center will be offering holiday group fitness classes. All classes are free when you bring in 2 items for the Waunakee Food Pantry. Space is limited in several of the classes and participants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.

Click the link below for more details:

Holiday Group Fitness Classes

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of December 20, 2015

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:

Village Board Monday, December 21, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Utility Commission Tuesday, December 22, 2015 @ 5:30 PM at 322 Moravian Valley Road (Waunakee Utilities)
Public Works Committee-CANCELLED Tuesday, December 22, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/12/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_7.html Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at a minimum of three of the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison 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 Online: 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@waunakee.com

Reminder: Creative Wall at the Hall with Gladys Grieger

The Coming Events in the Waunakee Tribune has the time incorrect for the meet and greet with Gladys. The correct time is listed below.

Monday, December 14, 2015
Waunakee Village Hall
500 West Main Street
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Have you ever noticed the "Tracks of Time" painting at various locations in and around the Village of Waunakee? How would you like to learn more about Wisconsin rural life, animal portraiture, and miniature painting on glass? Do you want to support the local initiative promoting creativity and innovation in Waunakee? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, please make plans to stop in at the Village Hall,to learn more! You'll have the chance to meet with Gladys Grieger, view her painting techniques in person, and learn more about her art. Limited edition prints of "Tracks of Time" will be available for purchase as well.

Reminder: The STH 19 Compost is Permanently Closed

The Dane County Executive's office announced that the STH 19 compost site just east of Waunakee will be closed after July 1, 2014. The City of Madison's decision to contract with a private company in DeForest for disposal of its yard waste prompted the county to close the site. Waunakee area residents may continue to drop off yard waste at the CTH Q site just south of Waunakee on the Middleton Refuse District property. It is operated by Purple Cow Organics and is a seasonal site that is open April 1-November 30.

Flu Season is Coming Soon

Have you gotten your flu shot yet? In case you think that it is too late for that, you should consider that as long as flu viruses are spreading (which they are), it is definitely not too late to get a vaccine to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Click the link below for more details:

Flu Season is Coming Soon

Creative Wall at the Hall with Gladys Grieger

Monday, December 14, 2015
Waunakee Village Hall
500 West Main Street
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Have you ever noticed the "Tracks of Time" painting at various locations in and around the Village of Waunakee? How would you like to learn more about Wisconsin rural life, animal portraiture, and miniature painting on glass? Do you want to support the local initiative promoting creativity and innovation in Waunakee? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, please make plans to stop in at the Village Hall,to learn more! You'll have the chance to meet with Gladys Grieger, view her painting techniques in person, and learn more about her art. Limited edition prints of "Tracks of Time" will be available for purchase as well.

Getting Into Business Program

January 12, 2016
State Bank of Cross Plains
610 West Main Street
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Cost: FREE

Whether you are already in business or thinking about going into business, this session will help you determine if you have what it takes for successful business development and also introduce you to essential steps in the process from dream to reality. Topics include effective planning, sources of essential information, steps to success, important rules and regulations, and components of an effective business plan. Seminar Leader: Roger Henson is an active member of SCORE and an effective seminar and workshop leader. He is able to draw on many years as a business manager plus experience with Southwest Consulting Services.

RSVP: Ben John, Administrative Intern at adminintern@waunakee.com or (608) 850-2830.

Click the link below for more details:

Northern Dane Home Endeavors Network

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of December 13, 2015

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:

Plan Commission Monday, December 14, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Village Center Advisory Committee Tuesday, December 15, 2015 @ 5:45 PM at 333 South Madison Street (Village Center)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/12/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of.html Agendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at a minimum of three of the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison 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 Online: 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@waunakee.com

Pellitteri Collection Schedule Change

As of Monday, December 7, 2015, Pellitteri will be changing collection days for a portion of residents in the Village of Waunakee. This schedule change will help balance out the number of homes collected each day due to recent growth within the Village.

This change primarily effects the residents in Westbridge and Kearney Way. If you did not receive notice, your schedule will not be changing. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Tracy Meinholz, Engineering Office Manger  at (608) 849-5712.

Click the links below for more details:

New Pellitteri Map

Old Pellitteri Map



 

 

Northern Dane Home Endeavors Network (NDHEN)

Do you work professionally out of the home or have a home-based business? The Village of Waunakee is pleased to introduce the Northern Dane Home Endeavors Network (NDHEN). NDHEN is an expansion of the former Waunakee Lone Eagles Initiative, engaging professionals whose primary place of business is their home. The program is designed to provide business educational opportunities to those professionals, with guidance and support from experts who are trained in assisting small businesses. Additionally there will be a social component to the program, providing networking opportunities in a relaxed environment.

Click the links below for more details:

Northern Dane Home Endeavors Network (NDHEN)

2016 Schedule of Events




 

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of December 6, 2015

The following official Village meetings will take place this coming week:

Village Board Monday, December 7, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 500 West Main Street (Village Hall)
Joint Plan Commission Tuesday, December 8, 2015 @ 6:00 PM at 5387 Mary Lake Road (Westport Hall)
Library Board Friday, December 11, 2015 @ 7:45 AM at 710 South Street (Public Library)


Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2015/11/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_18.htmlAgendas may change prior to the commencement of the meeting. Agendas for these meetings will be posted at a minimum of three of the following official posting places:
Waunakee Village Hall (500 West Main Street)
Waunakee Senior Center (333 South Madison 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 Online: 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@waunakee.com

WIS 19 Safety and Operations Study Public Involvement Meeting

Wednesday, December 10, 2015
Waunakee Middle School
1001 South Street
Waunakee, WI 53597
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Southwest Region (WisDOT) is studying WIS 19 from US 12 (Town of Springfield) to WIS 89 in the City of Waterloo. This is a planning-level preservation study in which the primary goal of the study is to develop a long term plan for maintaining safety and mobility on the existing corridor.

Click the link below for more details:

WIS 19 Safety and Operations Study
 

Snow Removal from Sidewalks, Driveways, and Parking Lots

Reminder to all Village residents that snow blowing, shoveling, and plowing snow into Village streets is prohibited by Village ordinances and causes problems in our roadways. This also applies to all snow removal contractors. Your cooperation is appreciated.