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Village Board Meeting Highlights

The Village Board met on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Court Room. These are the highlights from that meeting:

1. Approved Weights and Measures License Assessment
2. Appointed Margaret Marks to the Library Board
3. Appointed Radka Pelkanova to the Design Review Board
4. Approved Request to Use Municipal Parking Lot at 3505 N. Oakland Ave. for Temporary Holiday Tree Business by Ideal Property Management
5. Approved Sewer Utility Rate Increase (See Article)

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New Sanitary Sewer Rates

The Village Board passed an increase in sanitary sewer service rates at its October 20 meeting. Sanitary sewer rates were raised by 7% in order to ensure that the utility can continue to meet the 

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Shorewood Connects Seeking Volunteers

Sign up now for Yard Clean-up Day, Saturday, November 8, 2014!  Shorewood Connects still needs 100 volunteers to help elderly and disabled homeowners get their yards ready for winter. Volunteers are needed between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Please pre-register by Saturday, November 1 with Michelle Boehm, Shorewood Connects Yard Clean-Up Coordinator at 414.698.4369 or michelle.boehm@sbcglobal.net.

Shorewood Connects Fall Yard Clean-up Day is Saturday, November 8. This is a morning where the Shorewood community helps older and disabled adults who need help getting their yards ready for winter.   A light breakfast is provided to begin the event and knit hats for volunteers have been donated by the Shorewood Foundation.  Organizers are hoping to recruit 150 or more volunteers this year to meet an increasing need for services.      

Older and disabled adults seeking more information about yard clean-up should contact Elizabeth Price of the Shorewood Senior Resource Center at 414.847.2727 or src@villageofshorewood.org.

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Rental Management Training Seminar

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Housing Council and the Village of Shorewood are hosting a training session for rental property owners, managers and landlords.

Highlights include the following:

• An overview of local, state and federal fair housing laws
• Rental property practices complying with these laws

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Information to Help You Prepare for the November 4 Election

REFERENDA:

There is one State Referendum and four County Referenda on the November 4, 2014 ballot.  Please review the questions and explanations prior to Election Day.  This will help keep the lines moving quickly and your time in the voting booth will be minimized. 

You may access the State Referendum and the County Referenda simply by following the links provided.

VOTER REGISTRATION:

The late voter registration period started on October 15 and all voter registration must take place in the Clerk's office, 3930 N. Murray Ave. until Friday, October 31. You may also register to vote at the polling locations on Election Day.  Proof of residence is required to register to vote.  Additional information on voter registration may be found by following the link provided.

Where Do I Vote?:

There are some websites available that are providing misinformation regarding where to vote and how you may obtain an absentee ballot. The State of Wisconsin official website may be used to assist voters with many questions including:  what's on my ballot; where do I vote; how to request an absentee ballot and much more. The voter is able to search either by name or address. Please share this information with your friends, neighbors and family so they get the proper information and are not delayed in their opportunity to vote, whether at the Clerk's office during absentee voting, or voting at the polls on Election Day.   

Absentee voting and Registration opportunities in Shorewood:

Absentee voting in Shorewood is now available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. You may vote until 5 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2014.  No absentee voting will take place on the weekend. Voter registration may be accomplished in the Clerk's office located at 3930 N. Murray Avenue during this late registration period.  

You may also register to vote at the polling locations on Election Day.  Proof of residence is required to register to vote.  Additional information on voter registration may be found here. 

***Voters are encouraged to register prior to Election Day.***

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 Central District Master Plan

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  Congratulations to BID Showcase Award Winners!

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DPW Leaf Collection

Day collection of leaf piles began this week and will continue until Friday, December 5 unless we experience a snow or freezing rain event which requires the conversion of the equipment for winter operation.  

Please help us save fuel, time and labor by placing leaves into piles along the curb side of the parkway.  To maintain day certain schedules DPW crews must be able to reach the piles with the hose on the vacuum; they cannot rake the entirety of each parkway. Sticks and garden debris should be put into paper bags for pick up on your normal yard waste/garbage day as these may clog the hose on the leaf loaders causing delays.  Routes within the day certain areas may vary so please have leaves ready for collection at 7 a.m. 

Also as a reminder from the Conservation Committee, please try not to rake or blow leaves into the street as rainwater leaches leaf nutrients into nearby storm sewers and ultimately into our lakes and rivers.  We also want to encourage residents to mulch leaves by mowing them into their lawns.  Chopped up leaves feed lawns and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers.

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WHEN AND WHERE?

Friday, November 7, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Shorewood High School Auditorium
Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr.  

** FREE**

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North Shore Health Department Highlights

Get the shot, not the flu! Nurses staffed flu clinics for Shorewood Seniors, Brown Deer School, and Brown Deer Seniors.  Find out when our next clinic is to get your shot by following this link.

Halloween Safety Tips:

• Add reflective tape or flashing buttons to your children's costumes or candy buckets to help them be seen in the evening hours. In addition, have children carry a flashlight so drivers can see them.
• Buddy up! Children younger than 12 should trick-or-treat and cross the street with an adult.
• Before your kids dig into their treats, parents should do a quick inspection of their candy bag and look for any tampered treats. Throw away any candy that is unwrapped or has a torn or worn wrapper.

Upcoming Blood Pressure Clinics: (no appointment necessary)

• Tuesday, October 28: 3-4 p.m. at North Shore Library

Upcoming Immunization Clinics: (appointment required)

• Tuesday, October 28: 4-4:30 p.m. at North Shore Library

Upcoming Adult Health Clinics: (appointment required)

• Tuesday, October 28: 8-10 a.m. at Shorewood Office

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 Trick or Treat is Sunday, October 26 from 2-4 p.m. 

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 Halloween Fire Safety Tips

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Health Tip

Cooking foods (above 165 F) destroys most harmful bacteria and other pathogens; if you choose to eat uncooked foods like fruits or vegetables, they should be thoroughly washed with running treated (safe to drink) tap water right before eating.

Environmental Tip

 Wherever possible, replace disposable products with reusable ones (i.e., razor, food storage, batteries, ink cartridges (buy refill ink), coffee filters, furnace or air conditioner filters, etc.).