This Week in Weston

February 27, 2015 

 

A Snapshot of What's Happening in Weston!
THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS
WILL BE HELD THIS WEEK

  • Property & Infrastructure committee (PIC) meeting, Monday, March 2, 2015 at 4:45 p.m.
  • Village Board meeting, Monday, March 2, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.

Unless stated otherwise, all meetings are held at the Village of Weston Municipal Center, 5500 Schofield Avenue.


 All village meeting agendas and packets can be found on the Agendas and Minutes page of the village website. Sign up for agenda posting notifications on our website through Notify Me!
LIFEGUARD POSITIONS AVAILABLE 
The Village of Weston is currently accepting applications for Lifeguards, W.S.I. Certified lifeguards and Head lifeguards for the 2015 season. These seasonal positions will run from approximately May 29th through August 23rd, 2015. 

Applications are available on our website, www.westonwi.gov, under the the E-Services section. Applications need to be completed by March 13th, 2015 with testing for new employees scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 21st, 2015. 

For questions, please contact the Weston Park Department at 715-359-9988, [email protected] or [email protected].
SEASONAL PARK MAINTANIER POSITIONS AVAILABLE 

The Village of Weston is currently accepting applications for Seasonal Park Maintainer Positions for the summer of 2015. These seasonal positions will run from approximately mid - May through the end of August. 


Applications are available on our website, www.westonwi.gov, under the the E-Services section. Applications need to be submitted by March 31st, 2015.  


For questions, please contact the Weston Park Department at 715-359-9988 or [email protected]

VILLAGE OF WESTON

NOTICE CONCERNING SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CHAPTER 70 OF THE WESTON MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDINANCES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

 

Sec. 70.104.  Depositing snow removal.  "It shall be unlawful for any person to push or deposit snow, or cause snow to be pushed or deposited from his own personal driveway or parking area into the public streets and/or right-of-way so as to cause a nuisance or obstruction. The village may cause such deposits of snow to be removed from the street, and the cost of such removal shall be charged to the property owner."

 

Sec. 70.112.  Cleaning of sidewalks.  "The owner of property or the party in possession of the property abutting on any sidewalk shall, without notice and at all times, keep such abutting sidewalk clean and free from debris, dirt, sweepings, obstructions and clear of snow and ice and shall not deposit or place any sweepings or debris or other foreign matter upon the sidewalk, or in the street. Snow and ice shall be removed within 48 hours.  If any owner shall fail or neglect to keep any sidewalk free of debris, dirt, sweepings, obstructions, snow or ice, the Village may proceed to clear such sidewalk and shall charge the expense, as defined by the Village Board in the village schedule of fees, thereof as a special tax against the premises to be collected as other taxes on real estate.  The Village may, but shall not be required to, give notice to the owners of the property before providing for the Village to clear such walks."

 

The Village will be responsible for clearing sidewalks, walkways, driveways, and parking lots around Village-owned and maintained buildings and properties. The Village will also be responsible for clearing the sidewalks of the three major 4-lane arterials (main thoroughfares) that run through the Village:  Camp Phillips Road, Business Highway 51, and Schofield Avenue; the Ross Avenue Round-a-bout sidewalks and all multi-use paths within the Village.  All other sidewalks of the Village, not listed above, will be the responsibility of the property owners of a building or lot. 

 

Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 66.0907(5), the Village may also impose a fine or penalty for neglecting to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice.


 

VILLAGE OF WESTON

Loren White, President

WESTON V-CHAT 
The Village of Weston has started creating informational videos called Weston V-Chat. During the next year we will be posting several short videos to communicate preferred procedures and practices for your services. Services like Spring and Fall Yard Materials Pick-up, the wheres and whys for snow removal process, proper yard maintenance, etc. Please view the video below.
Weston Village V-Chat Introduction video
Weston Village V-Chat Introduction video
Our videos will be posted on our YouTube page. Please check out our page to view the Weston V-Chat videos and other informational videos as well. 

WESTON V-CHAT 
SNOW & ICE CONTROL
We have just released our 2nd V-Chat video. Since winter is here, please check out the V-Chat video on Snow & Ice Control in the Village of Weston.
Weston WI V-Chat #2 Snow & Ice Control
Weston WI V-Chat #2 Snow & Ice Control

Our videos will be posted on our YouTube page. Please check out our page to view the Weston V-Chat videos and other informational videos as well. 

PUBLIC HEARING:
AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Weston will hold a public hearing on March 2, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Weston Municipal Center, 5500 Schofield Avenue, Weston, WI.


The public hearing will be held to gather public input on proposed amendments to the Village of Weston Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides the future growth, development, and preservation of the Village. The proposed amendment will replace the Conditions and Issues Volume of the current 2006 Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendment is available online at http://goo.gl/B7uDwJ or by contacting Jennifer Higgins, Director of Planning & Development, at 715-359-6114 or [email protected]. Written comments should be submitted to Mrs. Higgins by noon on day of said hearing, who will forward them to the Board for their consideration. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.  Any person planning to attend needing special accommodations in order to participate should call the Village at (715) 359-6114.

 

Dated this 26th day of January, 2015


Sherry Weinkauf, Village Clerk

 
Published as a legal ad in the Wausau Daily Herald on Friday, January 30, 2015

PUBLIC HEARING:
NEW ZONING CODE UPDATE
AND ZONING MAP

There will be a Public Hearing about the proposed new Zoning Ordinance and map on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The Public Hearing will be held at the Weston Municipal Center (5500 Schofield Avenue) in the Village Board Room.  


If you have any questions, please contact the Planning & Development Department Staff at (715) 359-6114 or via e-mail to [email protected]


www.westonwi.gov/ZoningUpdate
 

PET LICENSE

PetData has sent the 2015 pet license renewal notices directly to your mailbox once again this year. Pet owners will have several options for renewing the licenses, including by mail or online.  New pet owners or pet owners that did not receive a notice may also use the online licensing system.
 

Pets must be licensed BEFORE April 1, 2015 to avoid higher licensing fees and fines.

  

Purchasing a license and attaching it to your pet's collar is one of the most important things that you can do as a responsible pet owner.  Displaying the current license tag on your pet's collar makes it easy for Animal Control officers and shelter employees to quickly locate the lost pet's owner information.  It just might be the fastest way to get your lost pet back home to the family!

 

For more information, you can visit their website at www.petdata.com or call toll-free at 1-866-220-5551. 

 COMMUNITY EVENTS
THIS WEEK

PEDAL IT FORWARD
YMCA

Join the YMCA as they host the 8th Annual Pedal it Forward on Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the Wausau YMCA (707 3rd St., Wausau). This 3 hour indoor cycling ride supports the Community Partners Campaign with Riders raising funds by getting pledges to support their ride.


New this year, you can hire a kid to decorate your bike for $20 and they will become eligible to win a week's worth of camp.  Mini Care will also be available. 


For more information please go to the YMCA's website or call 715-845-2177. 
 

Pedal It Forward Flyer/Registration

VACATION FUN DAY
EVEREST ADVENTURE CARE

Join Everest Adventure Care for their Vacation Fun Day at the Greenheck Fieldhouse on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of gym games, ice skating, arts/crafts, and technology. Also included is breakfast, lunch and a snacks.

 
Cost is $37 per person for each day. Registration is available online at: www.greenheckfieldhouse.com


For more information please email Jacque at [email protected] or call 715-359-6563 Ext. 4


 
Vacation Day Flyer 

 SAVE THE DATE
BBIRCHWOOD HIGHLANDS
BRRR FEST

Birchwood Highlands in Weston (just south of St. Clare's Hospital) is hosting the 5th Annual BRRRFEST on Saturday, March 7 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Enjoy Horse Drawn Wagons Rides and Face Painting.


 
There will also be complimentary chili, hot cocoa, baked goods and refreshments. Models and Community Room will also be open for tours. This is free to the public, but donations will be taken to be given to the Humane Society of Marathon County Paws for a Cause

 

Flyer

FOOD PANTRY DINNER AND AUCTION

The 19th Annual Covenant Presbyterian Church Food Pantry Dinner and Auction will be held Saturday March 7, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.. This dinner and auction is the primary fundraiser for the food pantry that serves over 200 families each month as well as other local mission projects.
 

This is a fun-filled event for the entire family for a worthy cause!  Dinner at 5:00 p.m. Live Auction 6:00 p.m.  Adult Tickets $14,  Children ages 5 - 12 $8,  under 5 yrs. free. Tickets available at the door or at the Church Office.
 
 

Auction and Dinner Flyer

CORKSCREWS AND SNOWSHOES

Come and spend a beautiful evening at Woodson YMCA - Camp Sturtevant (2701 Northwestern Avenue., Wausau)  on Saturday, March 7 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Enjoy snowshoeing through trails lit by luminaries and then a sampling of red, white and dessert wines along with bite-sized snacks and desserts from Vino Latte. Cost is $15 which goes to support the 2015 Community Partners Campaign that helps fund youth scholarships and reduced fee memberships at the YMCA. **Please pre-register by stopping into either YMCA or by calling 715-841-1850 to reserve your spot before March 3, 2015.

VA BENEFITS PRESENTATION

Renaissance Assisted Living will be hosting a VA Benefits Presentation on Saturday, March 7 by Elder Law Attorney Janet Lattyak. Refreshments will be available. 

*This is general information, not legal advice for your specific situation 


Please see flyer for information!

 
VA Benefits Presentation

BLOOD DRIVE
ASPIRUS YMCA

The BloodCenter of Wisconsin is having a Blood Drive in the Youth Lobby of Woodson YMCA Aspirus Branch on Friday, March 13th. It's a great way to save the lives of others and only takes minutes of your time.

 
To make an appointment please call 1-888-310-7555 to schedule your time. Refreshments are provided.


The event is open to the public and walk-in donors are welcome. Please bring a photo id with your birth date.
 

YMCA Website

YOUTH IN ACTION 
COMMUNITY DINNER

Mount Olive Church in Weston (6205 Alderson Street, Weston) will be hosting its annual Youth in Action Community Dinner on Friday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m.. Dinner is open to the public and consists of Smothered Chicken Parmesan, Pasta Alfredo, soup/salad, vegetable medley, beverage and dessert. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Church Office. There will be raffles and a live auction after dinner. A Silent Auction will also be held March 12 -15. All proceeds benefit the youth ministries at Mount Olive. Complimentary Child Care. 
 

For more information, please call (715) 359-5546

 NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
WISCONSIN CENTRALTIME NEWSLETTER
MARATHON COUNTY

Want to "Be in the Know with Wisconsin Central Time?"...then sign up today to start receiving their electronic newsletter which is a means to communicate what Marathon County Government is doing to make our county a great place to work, play and live! Please check out Marathon Countys Newsletter Page to view the most current newsletter and to subscribe to their mailing list!


www.co.marathon.wi.us

MEMBER NEWSLETTER
SOUTH AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Check out the February 2015 SABA Newsletter

 

Be a Sponsor for the Month? Call Dianne Brookhyser at (715) 355-1255 or email at [email protected] to see what you will receive!  
 

www.southareabusiness.com 

UNITED WAY'S 2-1-1

United Way's 2-1-1 is a dialing code for FREE confidential access to non-emergency health and human services information and referral. They are there to help answer questions and connect you to services 24 hours a day 7 days a week, whether you need information regarding financial assistant, unemployment, services for youth or elderly, or support groups (or a variety of other services. 

 COMMUNITY NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
INCOME TAX
PREPARATION ASSISTANCE

Do you need assistance filing your income taxes? In Marathon County there are programs available to provide free income tax preparation assistance for qualified taxpayers filing simple returns with no business ownership, rental property, or capital gains.

AARP Volunteer Tax-Aide
The AARP Volunteer Tax-Aide program offers tax preparation to low to moderate income taxpayers, by appointment only, with special consideration given to those ages 60 and older. Appointments are held at the UW-Extension offices at 212 River Drive each Tuesday and Wednesday morning from 8:00am to Noon, February 3 through April 8. To make an appointment, call United Way's 2-1-1 by dialing 2-1-1 or 715-848-2255 weekdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm, beginning January 15, 2015.

Super Tax Saturday
Super Tax Saturday will take place Saturday, February 14, 2015 between 8:00am and 4:00pm, by appointment only. Super Tax Saturday focuses on those who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
 

EITC is a tax credit for people who work but do not earn high incomes. Families may qualify for this credit if their income is less than $53,000. For a Super Tax Saturday appointment, call United Way's 2-1-1.
 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Community volunteers and accounting students at UW-Marathon County will provide free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for taxpayers with income under $53,000.
 

The Center for Civic Engagement on the UW-Marathon County campus offers VITA assistance by appointment Tuesdays and Saturdays February 3 through April 11. Call 715-261-6104 for an appointment beginning January 15.
 

For more information on assistance with income taxes, call United Way's 2-1-1 or 715-848-2255 to speak with an Information Specialist, or go the the SCHEDULE for specific dates, times and locations.

INDOOR INSTRUCTIONAL SOCCER

The D.C. Everest Girls soccer coach Lucas Kollross and the boys soccer coach Manny Polack will be supervising an Indoor Instructional Soccer clinic for one hour on Sunday's, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 at the Greenheck Field House Gym.
 

Players will be taught the fundamentals of soccer with assistance from high school players and parent volunteers. Each week the coaches will focus on a new skill followed by a soccer game. Participants in grades 1-5 need to wear shinguards. No soccer experience is needed to participate in this activity. 
 

They are also in need of volunteer coaches in order for the program to run (no soccer experience is necessary). The deadline to REGISTER is Friday, February 7. Cost is $33.00.

D.C. EVEREST FAST PITCH

D.C. Everest Fastpitch is now accepting registration forms for their 2015 Summer League. The league is open to all girls ages 4 to 18. 
 

Summer League Registration

D.C. EVEREST YOUTH BASEBALL

D.C. Everest Youth Baseball is currently accepting Online Registration for the 2015 Baseball Season at www.EverestYouthBaseball.org. until March 14, 2015.


 

2015 D.C. Everest Youth Baseball Registration Notice.

PEYTON'S PROMISE
WESTON FOOD DRIVE - FEBRUARY
Thanks for the continued support from the Village of Weston Area Schools, Residents, Pick n Save, Abby Bank and Fantastic Sam's, for their tremendous effort in supporting Peyton's Promise to help the many needy families throughout the year. 


Peyton's Promise has also started an "Item of the Month" collection, in which February items are, Pasta and Canned Ravioli and Spaghetti O's. These can be dropped off at the Village of Weston Municipal Center (between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.), Pick n Save, Fantastic Sam's, Covenant Community Presbyterian Church, or Abby Bank.

 
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Village of Weston
5500 Schofield Ave.
Weston, WI 54476
715-359-6114

Village Trustees 

Loren White
Village President
Planning Commission Committee Chair

Scott Berger
Personnel Committee Chair

Barbara Ermeling
Finance Committee Chair

Sharon Jaeger
Parks & Recreation
Committee Chair

Mark Porlier
Property and Infrastructure 
Committee Chair

Fred Schuster
Community Life and
Public Safety Chair

Jon Ziegler
Community Development Authority Chair

Department Directors

Daniel Guild
Administrator

 

Nathan Crowe

Director of Technology Services

[email protected]  

 

Keith Donner 

Director of Pubic Works

[email protected]

 

Jennifer Higgins

Director of Planning & Development

[email protected] 

  

John Jacobs

Finance Director

[email protected]  

 

Shawn Osterbrink

Director of Parks, Forestry and Recreation

[email protected]  

  

Sherry Weinkauf

Clerk/Employee Resource Manager

[email protected]