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The Village of Saukville - Spring/Summer 2021
The Village of Saukville
                                      Spring/Summer 2021
From the Village President…                              line go all around the building … and sometimes I am
                                                         in it. The developer of this fine addition to our commu-
Dear Friends and Neighbors,                              nity was easy to work with, and the project turned out
It is my sincere hope that all of you are healthy as we to be very beautiful. To be sure, we mentioned to him
move toward being together again. If you have been that we would love to work with him on another project
lucky enough to not have had COVID, or if you have soon.
had it and have moved past it … I think I can safely say In the near future, the owner of the Prime Minister in
that we all look forward to positive changes and better Thiensville intends to open a new restaurant in the for-
health in 2021.                                          mer Bublitz Restaurant in Saukville. This concept has
With the challenges our Village faced of trying to re- had initial approval from the Village and now we look
main fully staffed during the pandemic, I do want to forward to seeing the project advancing. It is our un-
compliment our entire Village team for keeping our fine derstanding that they will offer breakfast, lunch, and
community running efficiently. It has certainly been dinner … as well as catering services. They hope to
and continues to be an interesting way of life. I offer open this fall with the name, Woodside Bar and Grill.
sincere thanks to all of you!                              This past October Saukville hosted a collaborative ef-
Usually, I use this Spring Newsletter to give a report on  fort in Grady Park where about 70 people gathered for
my State of the Village presentation regarding last        a “Praying for Peace” event. The group included mem-
year’s happenings and growth. Well, needless to say,       bers from several local churches of various denomina-
my speech has not happened. I will instead share gen-      tions. We hope to offer other such events going for-
eral positive news of our awesome community,               ward.
Saukville.                                                 We continue to look forward to the start of construction
The Village has approved a $48 million three-phased on the Ansay Development now called Northern Gate-
expansion of Jeneil Biotech that’s been two years in way. Ansay Development has partnered with Mel’s
the making. Jeneil has been in our Business Park for Charities in this effort, and it will be unique to our area
years and produces natural dairy flavors there. They and a destination for many. There will be a common
plan to add an area for fermentation, equipment rooms, area with a splash pad and picnic space, small busi-
a utility building, offices, and a warehouse. It is always nesses, a variety of sports activities, and assorted resi-
exciting to learn about existing companies that make dential opportunities. To say we eagerly await the first
an added commitment to Saukville by growing here!          shovel in the ground would certainly be an understate-
                                                           ment!!
Rebel Converting, another existing business in
Saukville, will also be growing here with the addition of Please … please … please remember to vote in the
a building and vacant land being purchased from Cali- April election. As I have said before, any election is
bre. This purchase has not as yet been completed, but only successful when all of our voices are heard. You
we are grateful Rebel has decided to grow here as are able to vote absentee or know that you can vote in
well! Rebel Converting is such an awesome company: person at the polls. We have made the necessary ar-
They have made and given away more than four mil- rangements for in-person voting to happen very safely.
lion disposable face masks as part of the Mask Up In addition, please remember that three of our Village
MKE effort. What a way to give back!!!                     Board seats are up for election as well as the office of
                                                           Village President. These are all two-year terms.
This past summer, even with COVID going strong,
Saukville became home to a Mexican restaurant … I hope you have a beautiful spring and happy summer.
The Mexican Firehouse. It’s easy to see while going It is our intention at this point to offer Farmers’ Markets
down HWY 33 because it is housed in our old fire- on Sundays this year and we also hope to reinstate the
house. Felipe Saavedra, owner, operates a Mexican “Live at the Triangle” free music events in a safe family
restaurant in Cedar Grove, but was looking for another environment.
location. We are pleased to be said location. This res- Best and please stay safe,
taurant is a great addition to our local offerings, and we
hope they are highly successful.                           In service,
It’s also hard not to notice that our local Starbucks is
not only open, but also doing great. I love seeing the                    Barb
The Village of Saukville - Spring/Summer 2021
Village News & Services                                                           For more details, contact Village Hall at 262-284-9423
                                                                              or visit the Village website at www.village.saukville.wi.us

       Regular Hours: Monday through Friday                              “SAUKVILLE SAYS” - WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER
               8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.                                    Sign up on the Village website homepage to receive
          HOLIDAY HOURS - Offices Closed                                 the weekly e-newsletter “Saukville Says”. The e-
               Monday, May 31, 2021                                      newsletter contains timely and pertinent Village news,
                Monday, July 5, 2021                                     services, and events information and is delivered once a week to
            Monday, September 6, 2021                                    your registered email address. You can also sign up in person at
                                                                         Village Hall. Email addresses are kept confidential and are not
2021 SPRING ELECTION - APRIL 6, 2021                                     shared.
On the Ballot: Village President; 3 Village Trustee posi-
tions; additional state & school district races                          RUMMAGE & REAL ESTATE SALE SIGNS
Village of Saukville Polling Location & Hours:                           Village Ordinance regarding rummage/garage sale,
   Saukville American Legion Hall, 601 W. Dekora St..                    real estate, directional, or informational signs states
   7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.                                                 that such signs must comply with traffic visibility re-
Photo ID Will Be Required                                                quirements and are not permitted in Village parks or median areas.
                                                                         Improperly placed signs will be confiscated. Signs shall be erected
PLANNING AN OUTDOOR EVENT?                                               no more than 24 hours before a rummage sale and taken down no
Village park facilities/pavilions are available for                      later than 24 hours after. For more information, contact Village
rent for your spring and summer events on a first                        Hall at 284-9423.
come, first serve basis. Resident and non-resident fees apply.
Find information on the Village website. Call Village Hall for availa-   OUTDOOR FIRE PITS AND STOVES
bility and rate information.                                             Do you like to enjoy outdoor recreational fires in the
                                                                         summer and fall?
FARMERS MARKET - RETURNING IN 2021                                       Make sure your read and follow the requirements of
Sundays, June 13th through October 24th, from 9:00                       Village Ordinance #807, Sec. 101-35 regarding out-
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Veterans Park, downtown                             door fire stoves and pits before you light that fire!
Saukville. The market features fresh, in-season Wis-                     Permits are no longer required.
consin produce grown by area farmers, as well as
greenhouse and floral products, and handmade crafts                      PLANNING A HOME CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
by local artisans. (Closed July 4 & Sept. 5)                             Before starting any construction project, contact
                                                                         the Village’s Permit and Inspection Dept. at 262-
OSCAR GRADY PUBLIC LIBRARY                                               375-5305. Most home construction/remodel pro-
Visit the Oscar Grady Public Library website at                          jects will require a permit (building, electrical,
www.oscargradylibrary.org for up-to-date infor-                          plumbing) before work can begin.
mation on Library services and events. Search the
Monarch Library System to find and check out ma-                         2ND INSTALLMENT PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS
terials. Utilize the Wisconsin Digital Library through                   All 2020 property taxes not paid by January 31, 2021
the Libby OverDrive App. Find information on kids, teens, and            must be paid to the Ozaukee County Treasurer. Sec-
adult programs, Digital Projects, current library news, and more.        ond installment payments are due to the County
Contact the Oscar Grady Library at 262-284-6022 with questions.          Treasurer by July 31, 2021. Make checks payable to and mail to
                                                                         the Ozaukee County Treasurer or pay at Port Washington State
                    OPEN BOOK & BOARD OF REVIEW                          Bank, Saukville Branch, after July 1st. Village Hall can not accept
                    The 2021 Assessments Open Book has                   or process these payments.
                    been scheduled for Monday, June 28th with in-
person sessions at Village Hall from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. or via tele-                    VILLAGE BOARD & COMMITTEES MEETING AGENDAS
phone with Accurate Appraisal from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. at 1-800-770-                     CAN BE FOUND ON THE VILLAGE WEBSITE AND ARE
3927. Residents are welcome to meet/talk with the Assessor to
                                                                                      POSTED AT VILLAGE HALL, OSCAR GRADY LIBRARY,
discuss their 2021 assessment.
                                                                                      AND THE SAUKVILLE POLICE DEPT.
The Board of Review to dispute your assessment data is sched-
uled for Thursday, Aug. 5th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Village Hall.                  VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE HOURS
Questions on your current assessment value should be directed to              The Village President is available to the public at the
Accurate Appraisal. You do not need to wait until the Open Book                 Village Municipal Center by appointment only.
session to discuss your assessment. Contact Accurate Appraisal           Call Village Hall at 284-9423, ext. 1219 to leave a voicemail or
at 800-770-3927 or email them at info@accurateassessor.com.                email bdickmann@village.saukville.wi.us to request an
                                                                                                  appointment.
The Village of Saukville - Spring/Summer 2021
Calendar of Events                                                                           Village Hall 639 East Green Bay Avenue
                                                                                                           (262) 284-9423

 3/2021: Tentative Schedule - info subject to change without notice                                             LIVE AT THE TRIANGLE
                                                                                                              SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
April 3 ……..EASTER EGG HUNT - DRIVE-THRU EVENT                                                                    VETERANS PARK -
              River of Life Church, 9 - 11 a.m.                                                              WED. NIGHTS - 7:00 - 9:30 P.M.
April 15.……STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL - 1:45 & 6:45 p.m.                                                    2021 DATES
May 31.…….MEMORIAL DAY PARADE                                                                              July 21
              Contact American Legion Post #470 @ 284-2787                                            Aug. 4 & Aug. 18
June 16…….LIVE AT THE TRIANGLE CONCERT SERIES BEGINS                                                       Sept. 1
                                                                                     Concert details are posted on the Village website
              6 Concerts at Veterans Park throughout the summer
                                                                                     Live at the Triangle Page and Calendar of Events.
June 13 - Oct. 24 - FARMERS MARKET (excluding 7/4 & 9/5)
               Sundays - Veterans Park - 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.                     “Live At The Triangle” is proud to present a schedule of 4
                                                                                 FREE concerts in 2021, held every other Wednesday night
July 4………PARADE (1:00 p.m.) - ACTIVITIES - Grady Park                            from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. throughout the summer at the band-
              FIREWORKS - Peninsula Park (at dusk)                               stand in Veterans Park.
Aug. 14…….SUMMER THUNDER POKER RUN                                               “Live At The Triangle” is planned and presented by the
                                                                                 Village of Saukville, and made possible through the generous
               Ends @ Veterans Park with activities & live music
                                                                                 donations of sponsors and volunteers.
Sept. 11...….VILLAGE-WIDE RUMMAGE SALE - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
                                                                                 Just bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs for an evening
Sept. 12....…FIRE DEPT. AUTO SHOW                                                of fun and music. Food and beverages are available for pur-
              8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Grady Park                                chase from local non-profit groups.

SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM                                             Registration is required before your child can attend the program.
The Summer Playground Program is managed by the Port Washing- Register at the Port Washington Rec Dept. Village of Saukville par-
ton Recreation Dept. and held at Kolbach Park in Port Washington. ticipants will pay the resident fee (difference reimbursed by the Vil-
This program is for kids ages 5 -12 and offers creative and energetic lage of Saukville). Parents will have to arrange transportation to and
leaders, active games, theme craft sessions, and fun field trips.     from Kolbach Park.
Program Dates: June 21 through August 13
                           st                    th                     An Open House and Registration will be held at Kolbach Park
Location: Kolbach Park, Port Washington                                               Wed., June 16th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Days/Times: Monday - Friday - 12:00 to 4:30 p.m.                      Registration forms are available on the Village’s and PW Rec Dept.
Resident Fee: $200.00 1st child; $100.00 each additional child        websites, at Village Hall, and at Oscar Grady Library. Call the PW
Non-resident Fee: $250.00 1st child; $150.00 each additional child
                                                                      Rec Dept. (2662-284-5881) for more information.

Emergency Management - Severe Weather Info.
 SIREN TESTING                                                            er in Wisconsin on Thursday, the drill will be postponed or can-
 The Village warning siren system is tested at 1:00 p.m. the first Fri-   celled. The drill will go on in all other conditions including non-
 day of each month from April to November, weather conditions per-        severe weather (clouds, rain, dark sky, scattered thunderstorms,
 mitting. These tests are conducted in order to ensure that the sys-      etc.). Please reserve this time to practice your own tornado and
 tem is ready to go when severe weather arises.                           severe weather safety plans.
 TORNADO/SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK - 4/12-16/2021                     SPRING FLOODING
 According to the National Weather Service, Wisconsin averages 23         As the snow and ice melt and spring rains drench our area, rivers,
 tornadoes annually, with most occurring in the 3 - 9 p.m. time frame.    creeks, and wetlands may rise and overflow their banks flooding
 The peak tornado season is May through August, with June having          roads and recreation areas. Flood waters can carry hidden and
 the greatest number of tornados.                                         dangerous debris beneath the surface, as well as be contaminated
 A Statewide Tornado Drill is planned for Thursday, April 15th.           with road grime. Wading into or driving through flooded areas is
 A mock tornado watch will be issued statewide by the National            extremely dangerous. Just a little running water can sweep a per-
 Weather Service at 1:00 p.m. followed by two statewide tornado           son or a full sized vehicle away. Please avoid flooded areas…
 warnings at 1:45 and 6:45 p.m. If there is a threat of severe weath-     TURN AROUND - DON’T DROWN.
The Village of Saukville - Spring/Summer 2021
Department of Public Works                                                            649 S. Main Street 262-284-0545

YARD WASTE (COMPOST) DISPOSAL                                          DEFECTIVE SIDEWALKS
How do you dispose of garden waste, leaves, and lawn rakings           If you know of any sidewalk section in need of
from your spring yard clean-up? Wisconsin DNR strongly recom-          repair, please report it to Village Hall. The Village
mends that these materials NOT be placed in the street at any time.    allocates funds each year to address the priority problems which
DPW does NOT collect spring clean-up yard debris street side.          mostly involve tripping hazards greater than a 3/4” offset. Damage
You must containerize debris and bring to the compost drop-            due to street trees is not charged to the homeowner. Most tripping
off site during open hours. Please help prevent plugged storm          edges are saw cut by a contract service. Sunken sections at a
sewers by making sure catch basins near your property are clear of     house utility trench are a lower priority and are the homeowners
debris.                                                                financial responsibility to make repairs. Contact the DPW for more
                                                                       information.
2021 DPW YARD - DAYS & HOURS:
COMPOST SITE - APRIL 10 - NOV. 13                                      MAILBOX POSTS - REPAIR OR REPLACE BEFORE WINTER
   SATURDAYS - 9:00 A.M. - NOON                                        If you have a weak or rotting mail box post, this is the time to
   TUES, WEDS, THURS - 12:30 - 2:30 P.M.                               change it so it is stable for winter. In most cases, a strong post and
                                                                       secure mailbox will withstand the impact of snow coming from a
SPRING CLEAN-UP DUMPSTER & APPLIANCE DROP-OFF SITE                     snowplow. Most plow damage occurs when the mailbox projects
   2 SATURDAYS - APRIL 17 & APRIL 24                                   too far into the street or the post is weak or rotten. Keeping the
        9:00 A.M. - NOON                                               mailbox projection at least 2 inches behind the back of the concrete
- ELECTRONICS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT THESE SITES -                        curb is recommended. Wood and metal pipe are the only allowable
                                                                       post materials. Brick or concrete posts are not allowed for motor-
**REFER TO INCLUDED FLYER (P. 5) FOR COMPLETE INFO**                   ists safety reasons.
CURBSIDE CHIPPING
The Village chipper will tour the Village on Mondays, April 5th       OZ CO HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION SITE
through November 1st . (excluding holiday weeks).                                Veolia ES Technical Solutions LLC
Please observe the curbside requirements on the DPW Services               1275 Mineral Springs Drive, Port Washington
page (next). Please also note:                                             Hours: Every Monday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
•   DO NOT place branches curbside sooner than the immediately                  HHW Info Hotline: 262-243-8998
    preceding weekend. We DO NOT chip tree stumps.                    Hazardous materials such as oil based paints, pesticides,
•   The chipping crew is limited to 20 minutes per address, after     waste fuel, anti-freeze, and household cleaners must NOT be placed
    which a $50.00 fee is charged for each additional 20 minutes      in the trash or poured down storm and sewer drains. Please dispose
    at the property owner’s request.                                  of at appropriate hazardous waste collection sites.
•   We will make only one pass per street side per chipping event.
•   BRANCHES ARE NOT accepted at the Compost Site.                      Note: Waste oil should be taken to the Ozaukee County Highway
•   The property owner/occupant is responsible for remov-                     Department, 410 South Spring Street, Port Washington
    al/disposal of limbs larger than 3” diameter, and for full
    tree removal including cut branches resulting from tree           OZAUKEE IRON & METAL, LLC (previously Port Recycling)
    removal process.                                                            728 SCHMITZ DR., PORT WASHINGTON
•   Residents can pick up chippings at the DPW site or have a         Accepting furniture, Freon units, some appliances and
    minimum truck load delivered. Call the DPW office (284-           electronics, household batteries, tires, scrap metals, and
    0545) to make arrangement.                                        more. Fees may apply. Call 262-284-4060 for details.

How to Display the American Flag
Here are few basic guidelines to keep in mind based on the U.S. Flag Code:
  • Always make sure the flag never touches the ground or anything below it.
  • Do not display the American flag in inclement weather, unless it’s an all-weather flag.
  • If you want to fly the flag after sunset, keep it well lit.
  • When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the Union (blue section) should be uppermost and to the flag’s own
    right, that is, to the observer’s left. When displayed in a window, the flag should be displayed in the same way, with the Union to the
    left of the observer’s view.
  • No other flag or pennant should be placed above, or, if on the same level, to the right of the American flag.

Wondering what you should you do when your flag becomes worn and no longer suited for public display? The U.S. flag code requires it to
be disposed of respectfully, preferably by burning. Many local VFW posts and American Legions hold ceremonies to retire flags.
Saukville Legion Post 470 has a drop box outside the Legion hall to drop your flags for proper disposal. Contact them at 262-284-
2787 with questions.
The Village of Saukville - Spring/Summer 2021
The Village of Saukville - Spring/Summer 2021
How Do I Dispose of....???
    How often have you cleaned out the basement or garage and found yourself looking at items you didn't know what to do with
    - old appliances and furniture, TVs, tires, auto batteries, waste oil - to name a few? The local waste hauler will not accept
    many of these items. Don't despair; there are still means available to dispose of this stuff, although a small fee may be
    required.
      White Goods - Drop-off site located at the Village of Saukville DPW, 649 S. Main Street. Available Saturdays only during regular
        Compost Site schedule. Village residents only. Drop off unwanted white goods - air conditioners, dehumidifiers, dishwashers,
        washers/dryers, microwaves, ovens/ranges/stoves, refrigerators, freezers, & water heaters. No home pick-up is available.
     Furniture, bedding, household items - if clean and in good shape, resale stores - St. Vincent de Paul or Goodwill - may accept the items.
        If not hazardous materials/electronic and fits, these items can go in your trash cart. Or, arrange for a special pickup with Advanced Disposal
       (800-387-0949) or haul to their site at 803 North River Road, West Bend. Advanced Disposal will charge a disposal fee.
            The Village of Saukville provides a clean-up dumpster each spring - last two Saturdays of April and the first Saturday
             of May for furniture and household items (no electronics or hazardous items). Village residents only. Limitations apply.
      Rechargeable tool and cell phone batteries (Ni-Cad, Nickel Metal Hydride) . Saukville Police Dept. accepts many of these batteries. Call 262-
         284-0444 for info.
      Recycling, Electronics, Scrap Metals - Ozaukee Iron & Metal, LLC - 728 Schmitz Drive, Port Washington
       Accepts furniture, mattresses, carpet, Freon units, some appliances and electronics, household batteries, tires, and more.
       Fees may apply. Buys certain electronic scrap and scrap metals. Call 262-284-4060 for complete list and fee info.
      Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics – kitchen and bathroom, garage and workshop, home and garden products, some electronics –
        can be taken to the Ozaukee Co. Hazardous Waste Collection Site (Veolia ES Technical Solutions LLC) at 1275 Mineral Springs Drive., Port
        Washington. This site is open on Mondays only. Call 262-243-8998 for more information.
      Waste Oil - County Highway Dept. drop-off site at 410 Spring Street, Port Washington (284-8331). Some of the local automotive service centers
        will also take it. OIL CANNOT BE CONTAMINATED WITH ANTI-FREEZE, SOLVENTS, OR OTHER VOLATILE FLUIDS.
      Untreated, clean lumber - cut up and place in cart or burn in fire place or wood stove. Remove nails or hardware.
      Treated lumber, railroad ties, and lumber containing creosote - call waste hauler such as Advanced Disposal to arrange for dumpster or
         pickup. Fees apply.
      Tires - local automotive service centers. Most will charge a nominal fee.
      Clothing and other apparel - Contact local churches or charities that accept donations, or St. Vincent de Paul or Goodwill stores.

           Remember… Dumping oil, anti-freeze, solvents, cleaners, paint, fuel, and other solids or liquids in storm sewers is
                     ILLEGAL and can lead to substantial fines and jail time.

TRASH-RECYCLING SERVICES PROVIDED BY WASTE MANAGEMENT
Curbside collection day for the Village of Saukville is Thursday (Friday on weeks when a Federally observed holiday falls
between Monday-Thursday and all municipal facilities are also closed). The following rules apply:
•      Roll-out carts must be used. Any trash or recyclables placed curbside in any container other than the carts will not be
       collected.
•      Carts must be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. on pick-up day.
•      Carts must face the street as indicated by the arrow, be fully accessible, and be placed side by side with a minimum of three feet of
       space between carts and/or obstacles.
•      Recycle Collection - alternate Thursdays - collection dates can be found on the Village website, hard copy calendars at Village Hall.
•      All recyclables can be placed in the same recycle cart.
•      Carts are the property of Waste Management and must remain at the property should you move.
•      Electronic devices, such as computers, monitors, printers, TVs, Fax machines, photocopiers, VCR & DVD players, cannot be disposed of
       in your household trash cart.
•      Large Item Pick-up Service: There is a fee for large item pick-up requests. Contact Waste Management directly @ 262-251-4000 or
       wmeservice@wm.com for prices and information.
•      For Repair or Replacement of damaged carts or collection issues, contact Waste Management at 1-888-960-0008.
The Village of Saukville - Spring/Summer 2021
Department of Water & Wastewater                                                                                           1600 Cottontail Lane
                                                                                                                                  262-284-3185

ANNUAL QUALITY WATER REPORT IS AVAILABLE ON THE VILLAGE                     UTILITY BILLING PAYMENT OPTIONS
                                                                            The Village has a number of payment options available:
WEBSITE - WATER DEPT. PAGE. HARD COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AT
                                                                            •     Mail-in, walk-in, or outside drop box payments
VILLAGE HALL AND OSCAR GRADY LIBRARY.
                                                                            •     Payment at Port Washington State Bank, Saukville
FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING - 2021                                                      branch
The Saukville Water Department will be flushing hy-                         •     Phone payment options - service fees will apply.
drants throughout the Village Monday-Thursday, May                          •     Online payment through a secure link on the Village website
3rd - 6th & May 10th - 13th between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00                             - service fees apply.
p.m. Any discoloration in your water is iron and is not harmful. Run-       •     Automatic deduction from a selected bank account. No service
ning your faucets for a short period of time after flushing in your area          fees for this option; no more late fees.
is complete will clear the lines. If discoloration occurs, we recom-        Contact the Utility Billing Dept. or visit the website page - Payment &
mend that you do not do laundry. If you do laundry and your clothes         Utility Rate Information - for details.
have a reddish appearance, DO NOT DRY THE CLOTHES; rather
                                                                            IT’S A TOILET, NOT A TRASHCAN—WHAT NOT TO FLUSH
rewash in cold water to remove the discoloration.
                                                                            There are only two things that can be safely flushed down the toilet -
WATER METER CHANGE OUT PROGRAM                                              human waste and toilet paper. Any other item has the potential to
Throughout the next 7 years, the Village of Saukville                       clog up the system, regardless of how easily it appears to flush.
Water Department will be replacing all residential water                    Unfortunately, many of the items that often end up in the toilet can
meters and testing commercial/business meters. Peri-                        cause significant clogging problems, not only in your home’s plumb-
odic changeout of water meters is a PSC requirement..                       ing but also for the Village’s sewer system and Wastewater Treat-
It is the property owner’s responsibility to:                               ment Plant (WWTP) processes. Common items that are often
1. Provide a clear path to the water meter.                                 flushed that SHOULD NOT BE are:
2. Provide fully operable shut off valves on both sides of the me-          •    Wipes (baby wipes, disinfecting wipes, flushable wipes)
       ter. If these valves leak or fail during the meter replacement, it   •    Facial Tissue
       is the property owner’s responsibility to replace or repair them.    •    Feminine Hygiene Products
                                                                            •    Cotton Swabs
WATER VALVES                                                                •    Dental Floss
Exercise your valves above and below the water meter at least quar-         •    Grease
terly. Knowing where your valves are and that they are working              Often these items do not even make it past the lateral connection
properly is critical so that you can easily turn the water off in the       from your home to the sewer system, building up and clogging the
event of a water emergency and prevent potential extensive proper-          line. If these products make it to the street, they can still plug up
ty damage to your home/basement. It is the property owners re-              and damage the pipes and pumps that convey sewage to the
sponsibility to make sure valves function properly if the water utility     WWTP, potentially causing overflows and basement backups that
comes to change out a home/business water meter.                            can be costly to repair. If those products make it to the WWTP, they
                                                                            can also jam up equipment there.
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM
The Village's Cross Connection Control Inspection Pro-                      NOTE: Pharmaceuticals and prescription drugs also should never
gram, managed by HydroCorp Inc. (HCI), is continuing in 2021. A             by flushed down the toilet or thrown in the garbage. When put down
cross connection is a direct or potential connection between any part       the drain, pharmaceuticals can seep back into the drinking water
of the public water supply system and a source of contamination or          supply. Treatment facilities are not designed to remove these con-
pollution, i.e.: garden hose, dish washer, toilets, pools, lawn sprin-      taminants. Local (Saukville P.D.) and County drop-off sites are
klers. This inspection action is necessary in order to reduce overall       available to safely dispose of unused/unwanted pharmaceuticals
costs for compliance with DNR Regulation NR810.15. HydroCorp
will be contacting homeowners and businesses to arrange for an              WATER BILLS AND WATER LEAKS IN HOMES
inspection. There is no cost for the inspection. Each inspection            Your water bills are determined when the Water Utility staff
takes less than 20 minutes on average for a home and 45 minutes             reads your water meter. When your water bill becomes
for a business.                                                             higher than normal, there is usually a leak in your home.
                                                                            95% of all leaks are toilets and most times you cannot hear
SUMP Pumps                                                                  the leak. The toilet most likely to leak is the one rarely used. We
Remember to check your sump pump and make sure it is hooked up              recommend that you check your toilets every 6 months to make sure
correctly to the discharge lateral and not to the sanitary sewer sys-       they are not leaking. Place a drop of natural food coloring in the
tem. Per Village Ordinance, it is illegal to hook-up or discharge           tank - do not flush. Check it in 15-20 minutes. If color appears in
storm or clear water into the Village’s sanitary sewer lines. Since all     the bowl, it is leaking water. You can also pick up a complimentary
discharges to the sanitary sewer end up at the treatment plant, this        test kit at Village Hall. Also, by reading your meter weekly you can
creates additional problems to properly process the wastewater for          monitor usage and find any leaking much sooner.
eventual discharge to the river.
The Village of Saukville - Spring/Summer 2021
Police Department                                                                                                  649 E. Green Bay Ave.
                                                                                                             Non-Emergency 262-284-0444
LICENSE PLATES - VEHICLE REGISTRATION - SALVAGE VEHICLE                  CURFEW ORDINANCE
INSPECTIONS                                                              The Village of Saukville has an 11:00 p.m. curfew for minors under
The Saukville Police Department issues license plates and vehicle        the age of 16 years. Parents will be held accountable for any van-
registration for passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Service is     dalism that their children do to Village property. Please know where
available Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration       your children are and urge them to obey the Curfew Law.
requirements: signed title, release of lien paperwork (if applicable),   BICYCLE LICENSING
and identification. Salvage vehicle inspections are done by appoint-     For a $3.00 fee, the Police Department will issue a non-expiring
ment only. For more information, please call the Saukville Police        bicycle license. Pick up a registration form at the Police Depart-
Department at 284-0444.                                                  ment. Village Ordinance requires all bicycles operated on Village
                                                                         streets, alleys, or public highways be licensed.
MED-RETURN COLLECTION UNIT
Please do not discard old medications by flushing them down the          BECOME A MEMBER OF THE POLICE RESERVES
toilet or throwing them in the trash. Save them in a safe place and      The Village of Saukville Police Dept. is seeking dedicated individu-
bring them to the Saukville Police Department for proper disposal,       als to become part of our Police Reserves team. For more infor-
Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Call the Po-         mation, call the Saukville P.D. at 284-0444.
lice Dept. for guidelines and info on what is accepted for drop-off.     SAUKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT         IS   PART   OF THE   WISCONSIN
                                                                         CRIME ALERT NETWORK (WCAN).

Fire Department                                                                                                  520 West Dekora Street
                                                                                                            Non-Emergency 262-284-5800

WHAT IF YOU HAD AN EMERGENCY… AND NOBODY CAME?                           could be damaged or gone. Motor vehicles stalled in flood waters
                JOIN THE SFD TODAY!                                      leave occupants trapped in a very hazardous situation. Swift water
Saukville Fire Department is hiring Paid-On-Call Firefighters and        rescues are extremely dangerous for both the citizens, and the first
EMTs. Being a member of the SFD Team will give you a feeling of          responders. Please avoid flooded areas… TURN AROUND -
community, gratification and pride. You will make new friendships,       DON’T DROWN.
community connections and become a part of something bigger
than the gear you are issued and the equipment you ride on.                     RECREATIONAL BURNING
                                                                         As spring turns into summer the Saukville
While experience is not necessary to get started at Saukville Fire       Fire Department would once again like to
Department, you will be expected to participate, and successfully        remind all Village residents to obey
complete, the training necessary to perform this very specialized        Village Ordinances regarding residential
job in a safe and efficient manner. The SFD Command Staff will           recreational burning.       Violators may
provide in-house training, and the Department will help you find the     receive a citation and/or bill for fire
necessary certification classes through area technical colleges and      department services if we respond to
other educational venues. The department will also provide tuition       complaints of illegal burning.
reimbursement when you have successfully completed and
received your certification for any approved training in both            Residential Burning Ordinances:
firefighting and emergency medical service.                              May 2021 - Only portable outdoor fire stoves/pits are permitted for
                                                                         use as outdoor recreational burning devices in the Village of
If you are interested, please stop at the fire department to get more    Saukville. No permit required. In-ground pits without covers are not
information and an application. The application can also be found        permitted.
on the Village website, or you can pick one up at Village Hall.          Recreational fires shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 1.
Questions? Call the Fire Dept. at 284-5800 - leave a message
                                                                         Refer to Municipal Code - Ord. #807 §101-35 Burning - Fire
there if no one is available.                                            Prevention, Protection, and Control Code.
                                                                         Visit the Fire Dept. page on the Village website for a link to Ord.
                         SPRING FLOODING                                 #807. See p. 51, Sec. 101-35 - Burning for information specific to
As the snow and ice thaw, and spring rains drench our area, rivers,      outdoor residential burning.
creeks and wetlands may rise and overflow their banks flooding
                                                                         Contact the Saukville Fire Dept., 262-284-5800, with any
roads and recreation areas. Flood waters can carry hidden and            questions.
dangerous debris beneath the surface, as well as be contaminated
with road grime. Please do not wade into, or drive through flooded               HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY SPRING & SUMMER!
areas. It takes very little running water to sweep a person or a full
sized vehicle away. The road beneath any water, running or still,
The Village of Saukville - Spring/Summer 2021
• Respect: Honor the worth and dignity of all individuals.
                                                                                                    Treat others the way you want to be treated. Act courteous-
                                                                                                    ly, civilly, peaceably, and non-violently. Be tolerant and
                                                                                                    accepting of differences.
                                                                                                    • Responsibility: Be accountable for your words and ac-
                                                                                                    tions. Exercise self-control. Strive for excellence and self-
The Port Washington-Saukville School District, City of Port Washington,              improvement. Set a good example. Be self-reliant, prudent, proactive,
and the Village of Saukville unite in an exciting program developed to               and hard-working.
promote character within each other and within the community...Stop                  • Fairness: Be consistent, open, and treat all people equitably. Consid-
and Think, Clarify Goals, Determine Facts, Develop Options, Consider                 er all sides and make decisions on the facts without favoritism or preju-
Consequences, Choose, Monitor, and Modify. Character Counts!                         dice. Play by the rules, avoid careless accusations, and don’t take un-
strengthens young lives through character education. It's a National                 due advantage of others.
Initiative in partnership with schools, communities, businesses and other            • Caring: Show solidarity. Be kind, compassionate, empathetic, charita-
organizations helping millions of youth and adults develop universal                 ble, forgiving, and grateful.
values. The values that form the core of the Character Counts! Program               • Citizenship: Obey laws in good faith. Do your share to improve the
are the Six Pillars of Character:                                                    well-being of fellow citizens and the community. Protect the environ-
                                                                                     ment, volunteer, participate in the process of democracy by staying in-
• Trustworthiness: Build trust and credibility with integrity, honesty,              formed and voting.
promise-keeping, and loyalty.
                                                                                     For more info visit: pwsccc.org.

                                                    VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR                                        WATER UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT
                                                    Dawn Wagner                                                  Dale Kropidlowski
DIRECTORY                                           dwagner@village.saukville.wi.us                              dkropidlowski@village.saukville.wi.us
SAUKVILLE MUNICIPAL CENTER                          CLERK                                                        WASTEWATER UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT
& COMMUNITY ROOM                                    Mary Kay Baumann                                             Ray Hartmann
639 East Green Bay Avenue, Saukville                mkbaumann@village.saukville.wi.us                            rhartmann@village.saukville.wi.us
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F            TREASURER                                                 PERMIT & INSPECTION DEPT.
262-284-9423                                        Maureen Hartjes                                           Administered by:
262-284-9527 (Fax)                                  mhartjes@village.saukville.wi.us                          Village of Grafton Inspection Dept.
villagehall@village.saukville.wi.us                                                                           860 Badger Circle, Grafton, WI 53024
                                                    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT                                  P: 262-375-5305 F: 262-375-5312
                                                    Michelle Jaeger
POLICE DEPARTMENT                                   mjaeger@village.saukville.wi.us
649 East Green Bay Avenue, Saukville                                                                          VOICE MAIL - Village Hall
911 ( Emergency)                                    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING                            Voice Mail is available after hours and on weekends.
                                                    ComDev@village.saukville.wi.us                            Call 262-284-9423 with the following extensions:
262-284-0444 (Non-Emergency)
                                                                                                              Barbara Dickmann, President                 1219
262-284-5404 (Fax)                                  POLICE CHIEF                                              Dawn Wagner, Administrator                  1211
                                                    Robert Meyer                                              Mary Kay Baumann, Clerk                     1212
VILLAGE BOARD                                       rmeyer@village.saukville.wi.us                            Maureen Hartjes, Treasurer                  1213
Barbara Dickmann, President 262- 284-0310                                                                     Michelle Jaeger, Administrative Assistant 1214
                                                    EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
bdickmann@village.saukville.wi.us                   Sara deBruijn
Trustees:                                           Sdebruijn-emd@village.saukville.wi.us                     CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
                                                                                                              639 E. Green Bay Ave.
Richard Belling                     262-284-9592    FIRE DEPARTMENT                                           Saukville, WI 53080
rbelling@village.saukville.wi.us                    911 ( Emergency)                                          262-268-1970
                                                    262-284-5800 (Non-Emergency)                              exec@saukvillechamber.org
Scott Fischer                       414-510-6622
srfischer@village.saukville.wi.us                      ASST. DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF                                www.saukvillechamber.org
                                                       Jason Laabs
Andy Hebein                         414-975-8053       jlaabs@village.saukville.wi.us                         STATE LEADERS
ahebein@village.saukville.wi.us
                                                    OSCAR GRADY LIBRARY                                       GOVERNOR TONY EVERS
Peter Janus                         414-828-0435    262-284-6022                                              115 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702
pjanus@village.saukville.wi.us                      www.saukville.lib.wi.us                                   608-266-1212
                                                       LIBRARY DIRECTOR                                       www.wisgov.state.wi.us
Jim Nowlen                          262-284-4813       Jen Gerber                                             eversinfo@wisconsin.gov
jnowlen@village.saukville.wi.us                        jgerber@village.saukville.wi.us
Trevor Seitz                        414-617-3992                                                              SENATOR DUEY STROEBEL
                                                    PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE                                       Room 20 South, State Capitol
tseitz@village.saukville.wi.us                      262-284-0545
                                                                                                              P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707
                                                       PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT                            608-266-7513 or 800-662-1227
OZAUKEE COUNTY SUPERVISORS                             Dan Helm                                               Sen.Stroebel@legis.wisconsin.gov
Lee Schlenvogt, 4th District 262-284-5728              dhelm@village.saukville.wi.us
lschlenvogt@co.ozaukee.wi.us                                                                                  REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT BROOKS
                                                    WATER/WASTEWATER UTILITY
                                                                                                              60th Assembly District
Donald Clark, District
               5th                  414-322-7319    262-284-3185
                                                    262-284-0444 (Emergency - P.D.)                           Room 107 West, State Capitol
dclark@co.ozaukee.wi.us
                                                                                                              P.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 53708
                                                                                                              Rep.Rob.Brooks@legis.wisconsin.gov
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