December 13, 2013

Village of Shorewood

2013 Village of Shorewood Property Tax Bill is Available

The recalculated 2013 property tax bills (in an envelope marked "2013 Tax Bill Enclosed" and printed on yellow paper) were mailed earlier this week. You may also access your bill electronically, from the Quick Links section on the Village's website www.villageofshorewood.org (right hand side) and click on Property Tax Bills link and follow the instructions. Remember, you can also pay online through our website or at either one of the Shorewood North Shore banks. Click here for more information on these options.

We apologize for any inconvenience and we appreciate your patience. If you have any questions, please contact the Village at 414.847.2700.

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Village Board Meeting Agenda

The Village Board will hold its regular meeting on Monday, December 16, 2013 at 7:30 PM. The Board will:

Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $5,550,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013A
Consider Approval of Ordinance Related to 2014 Wage and Fringe Benefits for Village Personnel of General Classification and Management Commencing January 1, 2014
Consider Approval of Ordinance Related to 2014 Wages and Fringe Benefits for Lieutenants and Sergeants Commencing January 1, 2014
Consider Amendment No. 8 to Amended and Restated North Shore Fire Department Agreement
Consider Water Utility Advance from the General Fund
Review and Consider the Human Resource Appendices - Salary Plan- General Class
Consider Resolution for the Village to Vacate N. Sherburn Place and Discontinue Land by Request of HRA Senior Living for a Senior Assisted Development at 1111 E Capitol Drive
Consider Appointment of Election Inspectors for 2014-2015 Election Cycle
Review and Consider the Human Resource Appendices- General

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Snow and Ice Removal Program

After a very successful program last year, the snow and ice removal program is beginning again.

Residents are required to remove snow and ice from their adjacent sidewalks for the entire width of the sidewalk. The Green Team will survey the Village 12 or more hours after a measurable snow event at the request of the Director of Public Works. A notice will be left on the door of delinquent properties noting they have 12 additional hours to complete snow and ice removal. The list of delinquent addresses will be given to the Police Department. If the snow and ice is not removed in a timely manner, the Green Team will return to remove the snow. The property owner will be charged a $15 fee plus snow removal charges at a rate of $50/hour. Total charges will be added to the property owners tax bill.

It is important to note that this action is in place to assure safe walking conditions for everyone. Residents are encouraged to call the Police Department at 847.2610 to report areas that are not adequately cleared or email snow@villageofshorewood.org.

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Election Information

An Election will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in which the following positions are to be filled (if necessary a primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014):

Court of Appeals
Circuit Court Judges - Milwaukee County

Branch 7, Branch 21, Branch 27, Branch 31, Branch 32, Branch 40 and Branch 41

Two Village of Shorewood Trustees
Two Village of Shorewood School Board Members

A referendum question will be placed on the April 1, 2014 General Election ballot and will not be on the February 18, 2014 ballot if there is a Primary Election.

Forms and information packets for parties interested in running for the Village of Shorewood Trustee positions are available in the Clerk's office, 3930 N. Murray Avenue; the Village Website at http://tinyurl.com/pk83bbm; or on the Government Accountability Board website at http://gab.wi.gov. The first day candidates may circulate nomination papers is December 1. All paperwork must be submitted to the Village Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on January 7 in order to be included on the ballot.

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Library's Packer Trivia Contest

Huge thanks to all the businesses that have provided prizes for our contest! So far, we have given out gift cards to Three Lions Pub, Oakcrest, the Village Pub & Grill, Camp Bar, and North Star American Bistro. Each Monday we post a question about Sunday's Packer game on the Shorewood Library facebook page. Submit and answer in the comments and a random winner is selected from all the correct responses. Prize includes signed copy of Shorewood's Jessie Garcia's book, My Life with the Green and Gold, and a gift card to a local restaurant!

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Chili Cook- Off Winner!

Customer Service Director Diane DeWindt-Hall came away with the first place crock-pot trophy for 2013 employee Chili Cook Off. Her delicious turkey chili was selected the winner in the face of some tough competition. Congrats Diane!!

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2014 Recycling Calendars

2014 recycling calendars will be delivered to each 1-3 family residence in Shorewood beginning Monday, December 16. Calendars can also be downloaded from the website, here. In 2012, the Village of Shorewood officially recycled 1,149 tons of material, a rate of 31.9% per capita. Did you know that Shorewood receives 50% of the sale proceeds of items recycled curbside? Please do your part to help the environment and reduce our operating costs - recycle!

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Magazine Overhaul

The Library has completely changed the way we display and store magazines. During this hectic time of year it is often easier to read in small chunks. Magazines are perfect for short bits of reading or browsing. Stop in and see the new arrangement and you will certainly find something interesting.

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Health Department Cook Books on Sale for the Holidays

Looking for a small gift to give? The Health Department has the North Shore Cookbook available for $5 at our Brown Deer and Shorewood offices. Over 250 recipes were submitted by people in the North Shore area to encourage people to cook with ingredients from our local farmers' markets and to try healthier recipes. Was a recipe submitted by someone you know? A participant list is included in the recipe book.

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Holiday Recycling Tips

Yes, Virginia, you can reduce waste and save money this holiday season (headline from DNR press release this week)
During this year's holiday season, people can help the environment and their pocketbooks by taking a few simple recycling and waste reduction steps. Consider these tips for your holiday decorations and parties:

Have lights that no longer work? These are accepted for recycling at the Shorewood DPW along with other electronic equipment on the Saturdays the yard is open. (1st Saturday Only Dec.- March; 1st and 3rd Saturdays April- Nov.)
Replace old string lights with energy-efficient LED lights.
Use timers to automatically turn off holiday lights to conserve energy.
Usewashable plates, cups, silverware, tablecloths and napkins versus disposables to cut down on waste.

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Calendar of Events

SHS Chamber Orchestra and Choir Concert
Sun., Dec. 15, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Kingo Lutheran Church
The SHS Chamber Orchestra and Choir Concert will perform a special holiday-themed concert at Kingo Lutheran Church. This event is free and open to the public.

7th Grade Band and Orchestra and Choir Concert and SIS Choir Concert
Tues., Dec. 17, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Shorewood High School Auditorium
This event is free and open to the public.

SHS Choir and Concert Band Concert
Wed., Dec. 18, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Shorewood High School Auditorium
This event is free and open to the public.

Friends of Shorewood Library Annual Meeting
Wed., Dec. 19, 2013 at 5 p.m.
Library Program Room

In This Issue

Library Packer Trivia

Village Board Meeting

Monday, December 16, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Court Room

Plan Commission
Tuesday, December 18, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Court Room

Shorewood Business Improvement District

Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 8:30 AM
Committee Room

Shorewood Bi-Board
Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 4:30 pm
SHS Conference Room

Design Review Board

Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Committee Room

Police Commission Meeting

Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 6:30 PM
PD Conference Room

Village Hall Closed
December 24-25.

Quote of the Week

We don't receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.

Marcel Proust

Health Tip

Over the holiday season workplaces are filled with delicious and unhealthy goodies. So, make sure to keep your desk stocked with healthy snacks as an alternative to those tempting sweets.

Environmental Tips

Bring a mug to work. Using a mug saves 500 disposable cups per person from being thrown away each year.

Quick Links

Village Website
Request Service Online
Application Forms
Assessment/GIS Tool
Utility Payments
Capitol Drive Construction
Customer Service Survey
Shorewood BID
ShorewoodToday.com

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