Village of Waunakee: Tourism/Betterment Fund Grant

The Village of Waunakee is now accepting grant applications for the 2017 Tourism and Community Betterment Fund grant program. This program is established by the Village of Waunakee intended to fund Tourism Projects (projects or events that will bring visitors to the Village of Waunakee) or Betterment Projects (projects that will improve the quality of life for the residents of the Village). Initial year projects or new innovative projects may request up to $2,000 in grant funds to support their initiatives. Applicants must use any approved funding to promote tourism and economic activities within the Village of Waunakee. Examples of previously funded events include Girls on the Run, Waunakee Wayfinding Signage, Imagination Celebration and Depot Days.

To learn more about the grant guidelines and acquire a grant application, please visit the Villages of Waunakee’s website at http://www.vil.waunakee.wi.us/429/Tourism-Grant. To submit your grant application, please fill out the application form and submit any additional material that supports the proposal by March 1, 2017. Submissions may be submitted to Adam Bentley, Assistant Village Administrator, HR Manager at abentley@waunakee.com. Award decisions will be announced the first week of April.

For more information about the funding or grant process, please contact Adam Bentley, Assistant Village Administrator, HR Manager at abentley@waunakee.com or by phone at 608-850-2182. 

Welcome Desk Staff Employment Opportunity

The Village of Waunakee is seeking candidates for casual employment as a Welcome Desk Staff Member in the Village Center. The successful candidate will work nights and weekends performing general customer service and clerical tasks at our fast-paced and friendly front desk. If you love helping people and want to join our team please apply. Review of applications will begin Monday, February 13, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials are available on the Village’s website at www.vil.waunakee.wi.us. Interested candidates should submit an application and resume with letter of interest to Adam Bentley, Assistant Village Administrator/HR Manager, 500 W. Main Street, Waunakee, Wisconsin. The Village of Waunakee is an equal opportunity employer.

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of January 30, 2017

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

Tourism Commission
January 30, 2017 at 9:00 AM
Village Hall - 500 West Main Street

Parks and Recreation Committee
February 1, 2017 at 5:45 PM
Village Center - 333 South Madison Street

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2017/01/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_20.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

District FFA Volunteers Needed

FFA Speaking Contest
Thursday, January 26, 2017
3:30 PM


The Waunakee High School is in desperate need of volunteers for the District FFA Speaking Contest this week. This contest is strictly run on a volunteer basis and the students really enjoy seeing familiar faces during their contests.

Judges, timers, moderators, and assistants to tally and finalize the contest results are needed. If you are interested, please contact Ms. Alyssa Banda, Agriculture Instructor & FFA Advisor at alyssabanda@Waunakee.k12.wi.us or 608-849-2448.

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of January 22, 2017

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

Utilities Commission
January 23, 2017 at 5:30 PM
Waunakee Utilities - 322 Moravian Valley Road

2017 Public Works Improvement Project
Public Informational Meeting and Open House
Century Avenue Project
January 24, 2017 at 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM
Village Hall - 500 West Main Street

Public Works Committee
January 24, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Village Hall - 500 West Main Street

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2017/01/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_13.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

Village of Waunakee: MyWaunakee Mobile App Release

Connecting to the Village of Waunakee just became a lot more convenient in 2017 with the Village’s new mobile application called MyWaunakee. Currently available in both the Apple Store and Google Play Store, information like news alerts, job postings, Village Board information, and events and meetings are now at your fingertips. The application, designed to make connecting to your local government more seamless, allows users the unique ability to report a concern (ex. street light out), attach relevant photos along with map location, and connect to the appropriate staff to easily address concerns.　

To download the MyWaunakee app, follow the links below or simply search for "MyWaunakee" in either the Apple Store or Google Play Store. Image of the user interface is provided below.

Apple Store - https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=1193793661&mt=8

Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.civicplus.wi_waunakee2

For more information about the mobile application, please contact Adam Bentley, Assistant Village Administrator, HR Manager at abentley@waunakee.com or by phone at 608-850-2182.　

2017 Public Works Improvement Project Public Informational Meeting and Open House Century Avenue Project

Tuesday, January 24, 2017
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM or 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Waunakee Village Hall
500 West Main Street

This summer, the Village of Waunakee will be making street and utility improvements to Century Avenue from Second Street to Woodland Drive. You are invited to attend the informational open house meetings regarding the proposed improvements.

The public informational meeting will be an open house format. Staff will be available to discuss the project and meet with property owners, residents, and business owners to answer questions. Preliminary plans, construction timing, detour routes, and access plans will be available for review.

Click the link below for more details:

Informational Meeting and Open House

Wood Stove Cooking Workshop

Schumacher Farm Park
5682 Highway 19
February 18, 2017
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration Required

You can prepare, cook, and sit down to a hearty farm lunch at this hands-on workshop. We will be baking bread and making soup on the authentic wood stove. Instructor Steve Keip is a chef, wood stove expert, and former board member of the Friends of Schumacher Farm Park.

Click the link below for more details:

Wood Stove Workshop

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of January 15, 2017

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

Finance Committee - CANCELLED
January 16, 2017 at 5:30 PM
Village Hall - 500 West Main Street

Village Board
January 16, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Village Hall - 500 West Main Street

Village Center Advisory Committee
January 17, 2017 at 5:45 PM
Village Center - 333 South Madison Street

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2017/01/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

Village of Waunakee Agenda - Week of January 8, 2017

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

Parks and Recreation Committee - January 9, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Village Center - 333 South Madison Street

Comprehensive Plan Update and Comprehensive Bicycle, Pedestrian & Outdoor Recreation Plan -
January 9, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Village Center - 333 South Madison Street

Economic Development Commission - January 9, 2017 at 5:00 PM
Village Hall - 500 West Main Street

Library Board - January 13, 2017 at 7:45 AM
Public Library - 710 South Street

Check out the prior post on this topic:
http://waunablog.blogspot.com/2016/12/village-of-waunakee-agenda-week-of_16.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

Creative Wall at the Hall with St. John's Piecemakers Quilt Club

Do you enjoy quilting or sharing ideas about fabrics and quilting with others? 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!

The Village Hall (500 West Main Street) currently has on display multiple quilted pieces created by the St. John's Piecemakers Quilt Club. Make plans to stop in the Village Hall, during business hours, for the months of January and February. You'll have the chance to view many quilted pieces and learn more about the club's quilting talents.

Waunakee Police Department January Newsletter

To view the January Waunakee Police Department newsletter, please click the link below:

Waunakee Police Department January Newsletter