  Saukville Says...The Village of Saukville Weekly e-Newsletter
January 11, 2013 |
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Flu Season is Here | |
The Ozaukee County Public Health Dept. has the influenza vaccine available for persons age 6 months of age through adult. The Health Dept. accepts Medicaid, Medicare Part B, and some Medicare Advantage Plans. They will need to see your Medicare card or Advantage Plan insurance card and are not able to bill private insurance. The cost of the flu vaccine is $28. Low income cost options may be available for children age 18 and under. Vaccine information is available on the County website and walk-Ins are welcome at the Public Health Dept. office anytime Monday - Friday between 8:30am - 4:00pm. If you have any questions please call (262) 284-8170. |
Curbside Christmas Tree Chipping | |
Mondays, January 14th and January 21st.
The following rules apply:
- Remove all decorations, wire, tinsel, hardware, lights, and stands. No cloth, paper, or plastic cover bags. Trees with these items still on will not be chipped.
- Place trees curbside no sooner than 24 hours prior, and no later than 7 a.m. chipping day.
- Do not bury your tree in snow - dig out in the event of snowfall.
- The chipper makes only one pass per street side per chipping event.
Disposal of trees prior to or after the scheduled chipping dates is the homeowner's responsibility. Do not put trees out for regular trash pick-up. Advanced Disposal will not pick up trees.
Thank you for your cooperation. |
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Advanced Disposal 2013 Recycle Pick-Up Schedule | |
Veolia Trash & Recycling Services is now Advanced Disposal Services. The trucks will be blue and have the new brand name on them as their fleet is changed out. There is no change to the service and they will continue to use the existing carts. Pick up dates will remain the same. The service number (800-387-0949) has not changed. The recycling schedule for 2013 is posted on the Village website and available in hard copy at Village Hall. |
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Resolve 2B Ready! | |
 The Best New Year's Resolution you can make!
Receiving emergency warnings on your cell phone might be a good way to start the year off.
Resolve 2B Ready in 2013 - It could help keep you and your family safe.
"Roughly half of all Americans make New Year's resolutions and commit to improving their lifestyles or reaching a long-term goal. This year, why not make a resolution that is easy to keep and can save lives and protect property," said Tod Pritchard, Wisconsin's Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
"Resolve 2B Ready" is a nationwide effort designed to increase awareness as well as encourage individuals, families, businesses, and communities to take simple steps to protect families, homes, businesses, and communities from potential disasters.
Information about Wisconsin disasters, safety tips and checklists to help make your resolution happen are available at readywisconsin.wi.gov. You can also follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/readywisconsin) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/readywisconsin) for great tips and real time information on emergencies in Wisconsin. |
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Please be sure to shovel the public sidewalk at your property within 24 hours of a snowfall. Also, remember, if you want mail delivery, please be sure to clear snow from the street area in front of your mailbox so that the mail truck can access your mailbox.
Winter parking restrictions run from December 1, 2012 to April 1, 2013.
Ordinance 192-7d requires that "no person shall park any vehicle for more than 30 minutes on any street in the Village of Saukville between the hours of 2:00 and 7:00 a.m." Physicians on emergency calls and persons having special written permission from the Police Department are exempted from the terms of this section. |
Oscar Grady Library Events |
 To make room for more current, updated DVDs, the Oscar Grady Public Library will be giving away our entire VHS collection free of charge on a first come, first served basis.
Movies for all ages will be on display for the public in our community room February 5th-7th during regular library hours. Take home as many as you can carry! Oscar Grady Public Library is located at 151 S. Main Street.
Enlightenment: Discussion Group for Seniors
Our Seniors' group meets Fridays at 1:30 p.m. in the library's Community Room. Refreshments are provided. We discuss a different topic every week. You can come every Friday or just when you are available! http://www.oscargradylibrary.org/?p=3473
Teen Trading Card Club
Oscar Grady Library welcomes teens of all ages to join! Meetings are held in the History Room, next to the computer rooms, and card decks are provided for those who are new to the games. Join us every weekend or as often as you'd like! http://www.oscargradylibrary.org/?p=3433. Come to learn, come to play, or come just to hang out with other card players! Ask at the circulation desk or call the library at 284-6022 for upcoming play dates. |
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Attention Taxpayers... | |
The full amount of your property tax bill, or the first installment minimum, is due to the Village of Saukville by January 31, 2013. Property Tax Payment Information
How the tax bill is distributed: While the full amount of the tax bill is collected by the Village, only a portion of every dollar (.32) is utilized to operate the Village. The remaining amount is distributed to the respective taxing jurisdictions. Below is a breakdown of the dollar distribution:
Please keep in mind:
- In order to deduct your property tax payment off of your 2012 income taxes, it must have been paid by December 31, 2012.
- Payments can be made at Village Hall, Port Washington State Bank or BMO Harris (Saukville Branches) thru January 31, 2013.
- If you are getting a refund from your escrow account, please go to either Saukville bank branch listed above. You must pay inside, not at drive-through tellers. Bring your tax bill to process payment. Refunds can be processed immediately at these banks.
To download a copy of your bill, go to: http://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/lrsweb/parcel/search.aspx, - the Ozaukee County Tax Data Search site. |
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Pet License Renewals | |
All Village of Saukville residents owning a dog or cat that is older than six months are required by Village Ordinance to purchase a pet license. 2013 licenses can be purchased at Village Hall during normal business hours. A late penalty will be imposed for pet license processing after March 31, 2013. Proof of rabies vaccination is required for all pet licensing. 
Dog License fees:
$8.00-spayed/neutered;$10.00 not spayed/neutered
$5.00 late penalty after March 31, 2013.
Cat License fees:
$5.00-spayed/neutered; $7.00 not spayed/neutered
$3.00 late penalty after March 31, 2013. |
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