Village Board Meeting Agenda

The Village Board will hold its regular meeting on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. The Board will: 

1. Hold a public hearing on the 2014 Budget
2. Consider approval of resolution for the Shorewood Business Improvement District 2014 Operating Plan and the 2013 Special Assessment Levy
3. Consider approval of resolution Adopting the 2014 Budget and Authorizing the 2013 General Property Tax Levy Against All Taxable Property in the Village of Shorewood
4. Consider approval of resolution to Authorize a Special Tax to be Levied for Delinquent Water and Sewer Bills
5. Consider approval of resolution to Authorize a Special Charge to be Levied for Delinquent Grass Cutting Bills
6. Consider approval of resolution to Authorize a Special Charge to be Levied for Delinquent Snow Removal Charges
7. Consider approval of resolution to Authorize a Special Charge to be Levied for Delinquent Re-inspection Charges
8. Consider approval of resolution to Authorize a Special Charge to be Levied for the Cost of Replacement of Sidewalks, Carriage walks, Driveway Approaches, Streets, and Alleys
9. Consider resolution Providing for the Sale of $5,550,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds
10. Presentation on Green Team Natural Lawn Care Maintenance
11. Consider ordinance for Department of Public Works Special Collection Procedures
12. Consider ordinance to Change Village Plumbing Code (related to water service language clarifications) 
13. Consider ordinance to Change Leaf Collection Schedule
14. Consider approval of 2014 Capitol Drive Streetscape Maintenance Contract
15. Consider Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement
16. Consider Disaster Services Mutual Aid Agreement

Tax Bill Information

On Monday, November 18, 2013 the Village will hold the Public Hearing on the proposed Village of Shorewood 2014 budget.   When all taxing jurisdictions have provided information from their respective budgets, the Village Clerk/Treasurer will calculate the 2013 tax bills.  It is anticipated that the 2013 tax bills will be available the second week in December.  They will also be available online as soon as calculated; even before you receive them in the mail.  You may continue to watch the website for further information as to the exact date they will be available. 

• Curbside yard waste AND brush collection runs ONLY through November.  During winter months, large brush may be brought to the DPW yard the first Saturday of each month.  To view a schedule, click here.  
• Leaf collection will continue through the first Friday in December OR when a winter weather event requires the conversion of the leaf trucks to salters.  From that point on, leaves will be collected in paper yard waste bags only.  For more information, click here. 

The second movie in the trilogy, Catching Fire, based on the bestselling book, comes out on November 22. Teens are invited to celebrate the Hunger Games phenomenon with survival challenges like building a shelter and identifying poisonous flora, Catching Fire trivia to get everyone excited about the movie, and a lot of fan fun. No blood rain, poisonous fog or evil monkeys - promise. Snacks will be airdropped from sponsors throughout the event.

Shorewood Intermediate School Showcircle

Fri. Nov.22 at 7p.m.

Shorewood Intermediate School will showcase nearly 30 talented students this weekend, in the school's annual Show Circle.  The show - set for Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Shorewood High School auditorium, 1701 E. Capitol Dr. - will feature a variety of performances.  

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students/children, or donate two jars of peanut butter at the door for admission. Seating is general admission. 

The 19th annual 5K off-road run/walk will have a new route for 2013! The race takes participants through the streets of Shorewood, down the scenic bike path and finishes on the SHS track. Proceeds will benefit state champion Shorewood High School Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams. Race day registration and mandatory packet pick-up begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Shorewood Intermediate School Commons. Run/Walk begins at 10 a.m. at SHS. All pre and post-race activities will be held in the Shorewood Intermediate School Commons. Random drawings for prizes (must be present to win) and refreshments will be served after run/walk. Awards will be presented to the top three men, women, boys (12 and under), and girls (12 and under). Be sure to check your time at the finish.

Holiday Book Recommendations

Sat. Nov. 23 at 10 am

Shorewood Library 

Start your holiday book shopping at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, when Daniel Goldin, owner of Boswell Book Company, presents a Holiday Book Talk at the Shorewood Library.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Shorewood Library, the event has become an annual favorite, with Goldin reviewing several dozen of the season's most noteworthy new books. His recommendations will cover both the best fiction and a wide-range of nonfiction. 

Copies of all books reviewed will be available for purchase. Cash, credit cards, and debit cards will be accepted.

34th Annual Shorewood Arts & Crafts Fair

Sunday, Dec. 1 at 10 am

Shorewood High School
The Shorewood Booster Club is holding an art fair on December 1, 2013 starting at 10 am. The art fair will feature:

- Several great artists from the Midwest 

- A silent auction & raffle 
- A sake sale and café
- Shorewood High School spirit wear and accessories

- Great ideas for your holiday gift shopping!