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Branch Collection Changes
The monthly branch collection service is popular among residents for helping remove branches after tree maintenance. However, it is not a core service offered in most communities, and it can be a drain on our limited staff hours.
The Village Board discussed these points at the meeting on August 13, and rather than cutting back the program, the Board decided on some changes to help make it more manageable. Highlights from the changes:
- Residents are asked to keep branches at their original length and not cut into smaller pieces. Our chipper is able to handle long branches (as long as they are 4 inch diameter or less); cutting them into smaller pieces creates more piles to collect.
- Piles should be in reasonably uniform with the cut end toward the road, all in the same direction. Piles that are not stacked in the same direction can be heavily tangled and difficult to separate.
- Up to 15 minutes will be spent per property on collecting and chipping. Most piles take less than 5 minutes.
Click here to view the full revised branch collection procedures. Thank you in advance for your cooperation so we can continue to offer this monthly service (May-November)!
Requesting Wood Chips
To request excess wood chips (mulch) from branching, contact the Public Works Garage at 262-639-3560. Please include your name, address, phone number and the amount of chips requested. A minimum of half a truck load can be requested. Please also indicate where on the property they would like the chips dumped. Chips will be delivered after collection in the order they were requested (based on availability). Chips cannot be picked up from the public works yard.
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Fire/EMS Services Update
 Wind Point is currently in the second year of a two-year agreement for Fire/EMS services with the City of Racine. In June, the Village issued a request for proposals to Racine and the Village of Caledonia to provide fire/EMS services to Wind Point and North Bay for the period of 2016 to 2020. Both Racine and Caledonia submitted proposals and on August 21, a joint committee reviewed them and made a recommendation to approve the proposal submitted by Caledonia. The committee found that both Racine and Caledonia could offer quality services to Wind Point and both have a fire station nearby and are members of the Racine County mutual aid system. Although Caledonia's ambulance fees are higher, the overall proposed cost is significantly less than Racine's proposal. The Village Board will consider approval of an agreement with Caledonia at the September 10 meeting. |
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Wind Point Lighthouse Tower Climb - September 6
By Friends of the Wind Point Lighthouse
The Wind Point Lighthouse Tower Climb for September is scheduled for Sunday, September 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is an on-line reservation system for tours that begin on the hour; walk-ups are welcome on the 1/2-hour, although without a reservation, you may have to wait. The Fog Horn Building Museum and Gift Shop will be open as well. Please visit our web site to make your reservation, review the safety rules or for more information about the lighthouse: www.windpointlighthouse.com.
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Village Board Highlights
At the regular Village Board meeting on August 13, the Board...
- Heard a report from Trustee Heller on an updated roads plan that will be used for the budget.
- Approved revisions to the branch collection policy.
- Approved a final payment to Payne & Dolan for the 2014 Road Program.
- Heard a report from Trustee Sanabria on lighthouse fundraising efforts and a meeting with the Friends of the Lighthouse.
- Reviewed the 2016 budget timeline.
- Referred a request to the Public Safety Committee to review village access problems during the annual Ironman event.
The Village Board will meet for a regular meeting on Thursday, September 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Hall (Lighthouse).
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