WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2 - 9

If you are a senior who needs occasional assistance with rides to medical appointments, or yard clean up in the Spring or Fall, the Eras Senior Network may be able to help you.   This non-profit organization serves seniors in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties, and while it cannot take the place of direct support from friends and family members, it can be a valuable resource for some extra help you may need as a senior citizen.  

Eras clients should register with the organization for future help by calling 414/488-6500. And if you are a member of a service organization, school, church or any established group that would like to volunteer to help Eras clients in Brown Deer or other locations in Milwaukee County, please call Vanessa Harris at 414/488-6780.   Vanessa will be glad to come to speak to any group whose members are interested in volunteering.   You can learn more at https://eras.org/

Building Board Committee Meeting

Monday, February 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Virtual

Village Board Meeting

Monday, February 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Earl McGovern Room, Village Hall -- 4800 W. Green Brook

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM

DPW Conference Room, Public Works Facility -- 4950 W. Arbon Dr.

Brown Deer Senior Citizens Club Meeting:

District County Supervisor Willie Johnson will give a 30-minute presentation and answer any questions from attendees

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Lois & Tom Dolan Community Center -- 4355 W. Bradley Rd.

Brown Deer Jr. Woman's Club Fundraiser

Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Lois & Tom Dolan Community Center -- 4355 W. Bradley Rd.

• The Development Director and Village Manager met with F Street group to discuss options for the commercial outlot development at 4300 W. Brown Deer Road.
• The Development Director submitted a grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Administration for the “Grants For Local Projects” program. The grant request for $2,000,000 is to help cover possible costs associated with the redevelopment of the Marketplace Shopping Center and or the former First Citizens Bank building.
• The Development Director and Village Manager spoke with representatives of Namdar Realty, the owners of the Marketplace Shopping Center, to better understand their plans and efforts related to redevelopment of the property. Several concepts, including a possible sale or Namdar partnering with local development firms were explored. For several years communication with ownership has been limited but based on this meeting Village staff feel that there is much more momentum for some type of redevelopment moving forward.

First – DO NOT add any chemicals to your floor drain, clean-out or other drains. A back up is much more than a clogged drain, adding chemicals won’t fix the problem but it can create a hazardous working condition for your plumber.

Second – Sewer back- ups can have many challenges, this is not a “Do it yourself” project unless you have the proper equipment and training. Contact the Department of Public Works to check the sewer main in the street. If the main is free of blockages, the problem is likely in your sewer lateral (the pipe that carries sewer waste from your house to the main in the street.)

Third – Call several plumbers for price comparisons. If one price seems much lower than others, find out why. Also check with trusted neighbors and friends to see if they have any recommendations. Ask the plumber for references, making sure that they are licensed, bonded and insured.

The “Root” of the Problem? In many cases, sewer back-ups are caused by the build-up of tree roots that have infiltrated your sewer lateral. After cutting, roots will grow back over time, which results in many contractors/plumbers recommending replacing the sewer lateral. There are other (less costly) options for root control such as chemical applications (root foam).

Things to ask your plumber before they start work:

1. Is it your policy to just relieve the sewer or to completely remove the blockage (i.e. roots, clogs)?
2. Do you provide a written warranty or guarantee of your work?
3. Will you clean up any mess resulting from the sewer cleaning process?
4. Do you offer televising of the sewer lateral? (Seeing is believing.) What is the additional cost for this?
5. Do you use full-size (typically 4-6”) cutters?

Cleaning after a sewer back-up:

• Put on rubber boots, rubber gloves and a face mask to protect yourself from the sewer water. Place fans and a dehumidifier in the room where the sewer backup took place. Mop up and remove as much of the sewage water as possible, to make the rest of the clean-up easier.
• Fill a bucket with hot water, then add 2 to 3 tsp. of dish detergent. Wash the floor with the detergent solution, using your mop. Be sure to get hard-to-reach areas, such as corners and around cabinets. Do not rinse.
• Mix 1 gallon of hot water and 1 cup of chlorine bleach in a bucket. Wet the mop with the solution and thoroughly mop your floor. Again, be sure to clean hard-to-reach areas. Rinse your mop for several minutes under hot running water.
• Pour hot water into a clean bucket and wet the mop. Rinse the floor with the mop.
• Leave the fans and dehumidifier in the room to help dry the floor.
• Disinfect the floor a second time, using a new solution of bleach and water, once the floor is dry. You should always wash surfaces at least twice after they have come in contact with waste water

FINALLY – Contact the Department of Public Works after your sewer lateral is cleaned so that we can inspect the sewer main to make sure that roots and debris cleared from your line are not causing a blockage in the main. Call (414) 371-3020.

In celebration of Black History Month, the Village of Brown Deer Department of Parks & Recreation and the Special Events Committee, in partnership with the School District of Brown Deer, is sponsoring a Student Art Contest to display works of art created by students enrolled in the School District of Brown Deer. Students enrolled in Brown Deer Elementary, Brown Deer Middle or Brown Deer High School have an opportunity to submit their original artwork that represents their view of Black History, either past or present!  

Students are eligible to win 1st, 2nd or 3rd Place Awards. Awards will be presented to winning students from each school on during the Black History Month Celebration Program at Brown Deer High School.  All works of art must be submitted to the designated Art Teacher at Brown Deer Elementary or Brown Deer Middle or High School by the deadline. For more information, students should contact their art teacher.

Trayveyon Williams was sworn in as a desk officer for the Brown Deer Police Department on August 1, 2023. Officer Williams grew up in the City of Milwaukee and attended Concordia University Wisconsin. While attending Concordia, Officer Williams volunteered at City on a Hill, a non-profit organization that offers programs for health and social services, youth and family and spiritual formation and growth.

Officer Williams attended the law enforcement recruit academy at Waukesha County Technical College. The recruit academy is an 18-week, 720-hour training program, standardized by the State of Wisconsin and the Law Enforcement Standards Board. During the recruit academy, students study various topics including Professional Communications, Constitutional Law, Traffic Enforcement, Domestic Violence and become proficient in physical skills such as Firearms, Defense and Arrest Tactics, and Emergency Vehicle Operations.

Officer Williams graduated from the academy in December 2023 and was sworn in as a patrol officer on December 11, 2023. He is currently in the department’s field training program.

Welcome Officer Williams!

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