Official Weekly Village of Whitefish Bay
News and Calendar
 
Friday, August 19, 2016

Message from the Village President, Julie Siegel:

We are happy to introduce a mobile-friendly newsletter for easier access.
Looking forward to the Civic Foundation's Sounds of Summer this Saturday night.
 
Best,
Julie Siegel

Upcoming Events
Fri., Aug. 19 - Sat., Aug. 27, 2016
 
Sat. Aug. 20
  • Whitefish Bay Farmer's Market, 8am-Noon
  • Civic Foundation's Sounds of Summer, Sat., Aug. 20, 5:30-10pm. Presenting: Daryl Stuermer and his Five Piece Band. Full Schedule Here 
 
Mon., Aug. 22
  • Notice of Public Meeting for 4500 N Murray Watermain, 6pm, midblock. 
  • Watch for Online Citation Payment for WFB Police Department this week. 

Tues., Aug. 23, 8-10am, North Shore Health Department Shorewood Location

  • Adult Health Clinics (appointment required) - Blood analysis for cholesterol, glucose and triglycerides, blood pressure, weight check and a nurse consultation. Please call the North Shore Health Department for an appointment at 414-371-2980.
Wed., Aug. 24, 3:30-5pm NS Health Department Shorewood Location
  • Blood Pressure Screening (walk-ins welcome - no appointment necessary)
     
T ues., Aug. 30 Whitefish Bay Library Deadlines
  • First Annual Photo Competition Deadline. For full details, click here.
  • Summer Reading Program Ends. Last day to bring in materials for prizes
     

Village Staff Spotlight

 

Congratulations to the Finance Department
(left to right)
Xenia Ramos, Assistant Finance Clerk, New Hire
Caren Brustmann, Assistant Clerk, 3 yr. anniversary
Jennifer Amerell, Finance Director
Shauna Bayer, Office Assistant, 2 yr. anniversary
Village Meeting
Meeting Location for All Listed Below:
Village of Whitefish Bay, 5300 N Marlborough Dr., Whitefish Bay, WI  53211
Underlined text contains clickable links.
 
This Week:
Agenda: Public Works Committee Meeting: Tues., Aug. 23, 4pm Plan Commission Meeting: Tues., Aug. 23, 7pm
3. Public Hearings
a. On Conditional Use Grant Application for Henderson Law Office - 601 E. Henry Clay St.
b. On Conditional Use Grant Application for Yellow Wood (requesting approval for outside display of items) - 401 E. Silver Spring Dr.
4. New Business
a. Review and action on Conditional Use Grant Application for Henderson Law Office - 601 E. Henry Clay St.
b. Review and action on Conditional Use Grant Application for Yellow Wood (requesting approval for outside display of items) - 401 E. Silver Spring Dr.
5. Adjournment

Summaries:
General Business
1. Passed: Resolution No. 2978 - A Resolution to Authorize Direct
Negotiation of a Contract for an Emergency Watermain Project on North
Murray Avenue.
2.Passed: Contract award for an emergency watermain
construction project in the 4500 block of North Murray Avenue.

For details click the link ARC link, above.
1. Approved: 4869 N. Hollywood Ave.
2. Approved: 4779 N. Larkin St.
3. Approved: 4858 N. Berkeley Blvd.
4. Approved: 4796 N. Bartlett Ave.
5. Tabled: 841 E. Silver Spring Dr.
6. Approved: 4853 N. Cumberland Blvd.
7. Approved: 826 E. Birch Ave.
8. Denied: 4619 N. Cramer St.
9. Approved: 5124 N. Woodburn St.
 
 
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING:
Murray Avenue Watermain Replacement Project Informational Meeting
***Project Overview and Lead Water Service Replacement Options***
Monday, August 22, at 6:00pm
Midblock - 4500 N. Murray Avenue

Watermain replacement work for the block of 4500 N Murray Ave. is expected to begin on Tuesday, August 23, weather permitting. There will be no assessment to property owners for this work. The underground watermain work is expected to be completed by Wednesday, August 31, weather permitting, with pavement restoration later in September once the backfilled watermain trench has settled.    
  
If you are a resident of the 4500 N Murray Ave. block, please make arrangements to attend the public meeting  to discuss the project scope as well as your private water service replacement. Village Staff will be at the meeting.

Resources:
Did you know?
Garbage and recycling must be out by 7am on day of pickup. If not at curb, no cars may be in driveway. Yard waste must be in a container for pickup days.
Please do not put grass clippings or food in recycling bins. (note: grass clippings are not accepted in any pickup by the Village - yard, garbage or recycling)

Water Quality Statements:
Click here for downloadable  Drinking Water Quality Statement in Whitefish Bay 
Click here to read the online  North Shore Health Department Statement
Click here for downloadable  List of Water Filters which Remove Lead  


Week of Aug. 22: Online Citation Payment Option goes Live Week of Aug. 22! Soon you will be able to pay all parking, municipal and traffic tickets online on our website, wfbvillage.org.  Link Here
  
Personal Safety Workshop (Free) - Sign Up Today!
STREET SMARTS & PERSONAL SAFETY WORKSHOP
Wed., Sept. 7, 2016 6:30-7:30PM 
RSVP to Officer David Hryniewicki by Mon., Sept. 5, 2016
  
Other Police Department Links:
Click here to view  Home Security Tips on the Website.
Subscribe to the Whitefish Bay Police Dept.


Community Links
Business Improvement District (BID) Champions the downtown Whitefish Bay business district as an exceptional place to shop, live and conduct business.
Volunteer organization working towards charitable, scientific, civic improvement, literary and educational purposes. 
NS Health Department    Learn more about the North Shore Health Department and visit us at www.nshealthdept.org  and like us on Facebook!
 

  • Register Now for Exercise classes beginning August 31-Low impact aerobics, Strength and Stretch, Core and Total fitness. Details in recreation guide.
  • Register now through Wed., Sept. for the Tues., Sept. 13 luncheon with presentation by Kathleen Platt of the NorthShore Health Department  "What you should do when you are injured" Cost: $9.00.
  • $100.00 discount for deposit received by September 15 for the Ireland- Tour of the Emerald Island trip March 21-28. detailed brochure in lobby of Recreation Department.
  •   Sponsors Needed to help fund senior lunch presenters and entertainers!
Calling all Whitefish Bay Alumni: Got good news to share? Contact Patrice.milzer@wfbshools.com
 
Time to register your Junior or Senior Kindergartener for School at Cumberland or Richards Schools:
Birthday range: Junior Kindergarten: 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2016
Senior Kindergarten: 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2016
Questions Call Cumberland School: 414-963-3943, Richards: 414-963-3951

Contact Jenny S. Heyden, Communications Specialist| Village of Whitefish Bay 414-962-6690| Email:  j.heyden@wfbvillage.org | wfbvillage.org
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