WEEK OF MAY 5 - 12

Notice of New Assessment Value Mailed from Accurate Assessment

A notice of new value has been mailed to all property owners. A printed insert will be inside. The notice will also include information on how to access their website to review Frequently Asked Questions and watch informational videos, as well as how to connect with an assessor. The Village of Brown Deer Open Book session will be held in-person on Thursday, May 18 at Village Hall. You do not need to wait until the in-person session to make an appointment or speak to an assessor. You can make an appointment as soon as you receive your notice in the mail.

During an Open Book session, you will discuss the recent appraisal, evidence of value, and any recent sales. The assessor will share their sales analysis and explain how they came to your new value. Information regarding how to set up a phone appointment or in-person appointment can be found at www.accurateassessor.com or by calling 920-749-8098.

To schedule an appointment online:

Visit www.accurateassessor.com

Click: Appointment

Search: Your address or parcel

Select: A date and time that works for you

Trustee Greaves

Trustee Owens

Library Board Meeting

Monday, May 8, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Brown Deer Public Library -- 4301 W Brown Deer Rd

Plan Commission Meeting

Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Virtual

Water Commission Meeting

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 5:30 PM

DPW Conference Room, Public Works Building -- 8950 W Arbon Dr.

Beautification & Public Works Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM

DPW Conference Room, Public Works Building -- 8950 W Arbon Dr.

Village of Brown Deer Blood Drive

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Village Hall -- 4800 W Green Brook Dr.

Arbor Day Tree Planting

Friday, May 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Village Hall -- 4800 W Green Brook Dr.

• The Development Director prepared the Plan Commission packet for May 8th The consultant team at AECOM will present the final report to the Plan Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 8^th at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The Plan Commission will provide feedback and weigh in on the findings and recommendations of the plan. The draft plan is posted on the Village agenda center here: https://www.browndeerwi.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05082023-628. The public is welcome to attend this meeting and can provide comment under Persons Desiring to Be Heard. If the Plan Commission provides a recommendation on the Comprehensive Plan Update, it will go before the Village Board for possible action at a future in-person presentation. Once the Village Board adopts the Plan Update via ordinance it becomes a governing land use document for the Village moving forward.
• The Public House 55 taproom in the Village’s Community Square Park opens for the season on Friday May 5^th. Special events are planned for opening day and the following Mother’s Day weekend. Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/PublicHouse55wi.
• The Development Director continues to work with Trees on the Move to finalize additional plantings in the park space (trees and flower beds) this spring.
• The Building Board approved a new garage proposal at 5323 W. Terry Avenue
• The Community Development Director met with representatives of Keller Builders to discuss zoning and civil plans for a garage addition to the parsonage at Brown Deer United Methodist Church. Feedback was provided as to necessary permits and the review process.
• Inspections were conducted at the Dollar Tree store, 9325 N. Green Bay Road as a follow up to repeated trash and debris complaints. New weekly landscape/site maintenance contractors have been hired by ownership to address the problem and keep the site clean moving forward.
• The Development Director and Village Manager met with a pair of developers interested in redevelopment opportunities along West Brown Deer Road near the Brown Deer Center. A discussion of zoning, Village market analysis and Tax Incremental Financing was had.

Stop Wishcycling

When it comes to recycling, one of the worst things you can do is wishcycle. That’s when we optimistically put non-recyclable objects in recycling bins. Just because we would like to recycle an item, it does not mean it is recyclable. In doing so, we contaminate entire loads of otherwise recyclable materials. If there is too much trash mixed into the recycling load, that entire load could end up in a landfill. Wishcycling can disrupt the entire system.

For the next several weeks, we’ll be sharing tips to help reduce recycling contamination.

Tip one: Small things cause big problems

Don’t recycle anything smaller than a credit card. That includes straws, bottle caps, coffee pods, plastic cutlery, paperclips, nuts, bolts, buttons and a million other tiny things we use in our daily lives. These objects are too small to be sorted and can jam the recycling equipment.



What about plastic lids and metal bottlecaps?

If you put the plastic lid back on the bottle it becomes bigger than a credit card, so it can be captured by the sorting equipment. According to the Association of Plastic Recyclers, when plastics are ground into pellets, the different numbered plastics have different weights and can be separated easily after that. Metal bottlecaps, which tend to fall off glass bottles, should either be thrown in the trash or taken to a scrap dealer (if you have a lot of them).

You are cordially invited to a special parent meeting on June 5th at 11:00am or 6:00pm at Brown Deer Elementary. This meeting is an opportunity to meet with your child's teacher and other parents in the 4K program, learn about the curriculum, and get important information about the upcoming school year. We encourage all parents to attend and look forward to seeing you there!

Education funding has long been a topic of discussion, with questions about where the money comes from, how it's allocated, and whether or not it's enough to meet the needs of students and teachers. During this episode, you'll hear from Brown Deer’s Director of Business Services, Kevin Klimek, who will help shed light on this complex topic.

You'll learn about the different sources of K12 education funding, including federal funding, and how each source impacts schools differently. You'll also learn about the challenges and opportunities associated with preparing a budget for the upcoming school year.

But it's not just about understanding the issues – as an audience, you'll also learn about ways you can help. By reaching out to your local elected officials, community leaders, and advocacy groups, you can make your voice heard and help push for changes that will benefit K12 education funding.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a deeper understanding of K12 education funding and its impact on schools and students. So tune in and get ready to learn how you can help advocate for K12 education funding in your community.

https://blubrry.com/1469158/96130868/investing-for-the-future-a-closer-look-at-k-12-education-funding-in-wisconsin/

As we start looking forward to some nicer weather, the Brown Deer Police Department wanted to remind the community about some common code enforcement calls that we get this time of year.

One of the most frequent calls is regarding long grass. Per Village Ordinance 38-3(d)(4)(e), grass cannot exceed 8 inches long. If it does, an officer may leave a notice at the residence. If the grass is not cut within a week, the Department of Public Works may be called upon to cut the grass. The property would then be assessed a special tax. Green grass clippings can be left on the lawn or composted. 

Another common call we are sent to is brush and yard waste accumulating in a yard. This topic is governed by Village Ordinance 46-3. Leaves and yard waste may be collected at the roadside in the specified container during the months of April through November as designated by the Village. Leaves and yard waste not collected by the contractor may be dropped off at the village drop-off site.  Brush shall be collected at the roadside during the months of April through November as designated by the village. Brush not collected by the contractor may be dropped off at the village drop-off site. If items accumulate they could pose public health hazards. Health hazards are explained in Village Ordinance 38-3(d).

Officers are often sent to reports of abandoned or nuisance vehicles. Any vehicle that is parked on the roadway, in a parking lot or in a driveway needs to be registered and be roadworthy. If it is not, the vehicle would be considered a nuisance vehicle.  If a vehicle remains parked in a parking lot or on the street for more than three days it may be considered abandoned. Officers will then placard the nuisance or abandoned vehicle and attempt to notify the owner via certified mail. If the vehicle is not moved, a citation may be issued and the vehicle could be towed. For more information on abandoned or nuisance vehicles, see Village Ordinance 38-10. 

Finally, people often ask about burning rules. Per ordinance 46-8, no person, firm or corporation shall cause the burning of any recyclables, yard waste, brush, green grass clippings or leaves in any manner. Fire code indicates that small bonfires for cooking or recreation are allowed. The fire however needs to be in a control device like a fire pit. The open burn area cannot be wider than 33 inches, or 6 square feet. There has to be a screen to prevent sparks from travelling, and a cover to ensure hot embers are confined. 

For more information, please visit our Brown Deer Code of Ordinances.

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