WEEK OF MARCH 31 - APRIL 7

From the Village Manager Tyler Burkart

Share Your Thoughts with the Village of Brown Deer by Taking the 2023 Community Survey

The Village of Brown Deer is conducting a comprehensive community survey to gather your thoughts and opinions about the Village, Village services, and other important information. The information gathered from this survey will be used to better understand community values, priorities, perceptions, and engagement in order to help plan and communicate more effectively, improve and promote services and programs, and aid in balancing support, demands, and resources.

The survey is open to anyone who lives, works, or visits Brown Deer and will remain open for responses until April 30. The survey is available online, but you can also pick up a copy of the survey at Village Hall and the Brown Deer Public Library.

Take the Community Survey

Spring 2023 Election Takes Place Tuesday, April 4

The Spring Election will be held on Tuesday, April 4. Offices to be elected include Justice of the Supreme Court, State Senator District 8, Court of Appeals Judge District 1, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Branches 4, 9, 10, 13, 18, 21, 33, 35, 47, Village Trustee, School District School Board Member, and Milwaukee County Abortion Referendum.

A sample ballot is available here

To find your polling location, or apply to be an election inspector, visit the MyVote Wisconsin website , myvote.wi.gov, for more information. You may also contact Village Clerk Caren Brustmann for questions at (414) 371-3050 or at cbrustmann@browndeerwi.org or Deputy Clerk Tomeika Jones at (414) 371-3052 or tjones@browndeerwi.org.

Household Hazardous Materials Disposal

Keep our land and water safe!

If spring cleaning leaves you with household chemicals to dispose of, bring them to the MMSD HOME Hazmat Drop-off site. As Milwaukee County residents, drop off is available to you at no cost (residents only, no businesses).

Rechargeable and button batteries, antifreeze, paint, stain, insect spray, oven cleaner, nail polish and remover are just a few of the items that are accepted. For a complete list of accepted items, locations and hours of operation of year-round drop off sites and 2023 mobile locations please visit the MMSD Home Hazmat information page at: https://www.mmsd.com/application/files/1716/7751/5357/23-030_2023_HHW_Flyerweb.pdf

And don’t forget the FREE TV and Computer Monitor Recycling Event on 4/22 at Refrigerant Depot, LLC. https://appliancerecycling.net/events

This Week Around the Village

Building Board Meeting

Monday, April 3, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Virtual

Public Information Meeting

Monday, April 3, 2023 at 5:00 PM

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

Village Board Meeting

Monday, April 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM

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

Upcoming Events

Because We Care

Spring Village Clean Up

Earth Day

Saturday, April 22

9 AM

Meet at Brown Deer United Methodist Church

(5736 W. Brown Deer Rd.)

Supplies will be provided

Because We Care – Brown Deer is a community service group that works to enhance the Village of Brown Deer for all residents and businesses; BWC thanks the Brown Deer Foundation for its support, and the Brown Deer Department of Public Works for its ongoing partnership with us.

For more information, please call 414/236-2138

Click here to view the full calendar of events

Community Services Report

A public information meeting for a proposed Club Car Wash at 6598 W. Brown Deer Road will be held at the Village Hall Board Room on Monday, April 3^rd from 5pm until 5:45 pm. Representatives of the car wash and Village Staff will be on hand to answer questions and receive comment.

Staff met developers interested in redevelopment opportunities in the Brown Deer Business Park. Discussion centered on ways the Village could support property acquisition costs. Staff in turn explored state trust fund loans accessible to local municipalities as a financing option. Further discussion are scheduled related to the loan program and the possible creation of a new Tax Incremental Financing District

The Federal grant agreement and support material for Ten Mile Park was submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

An application was received for a new interior design office at 8806 N. Deerwood Drive. Plans for the office will need review and approval from the Village Board, Building Board and Public Works/Landscaping Committee. Review is scheduled for April

The Plan Commission and Village Board rejected a request for a conditional use permit for a used car lot and automobile garage at the BP gas station at 4685 W. Bradley Road

Plans were received for a new railroad bridge over Beaver Creek at Village Park. The plans were forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for their assistance in evaluating hydrologic models to determine compliance with floodplain regulations.

Round Up Your Water Bill to Support

the Fourth of July Celebration

In your current water bill, you will see an option to "round up" your dollar amount to donate to the Fourth of July Celebration fund. Every bit helps to put on the event, especially the fireworks display. This is just one of the many special events that could not run without community support. As well as the amazing fireworks on July 4th, the Special Events Committee and the Department of Parks and Recreation also host the Community Vibes Concert Series, the Holiday Tree Lighting, and most recently the Black History Month Art Contest.

Click here to view the Sponsor Packet and see the other ways you can impact our community events. We appreciate all our sponsors and donors!

Learn more here

School District of Brown Deer is Hiring!

Looking for a job in education? Join BDSD at the #SEWIEducatorFair on April 12th at Wauwatosa West HS! The fair is open to all education professionals: administrative staff, teachers, pupil services & assistants. More info can be found here.

Save the Date!

Community Blood Drive Hosted by BDHS & Open to the Public

Click here to see more from the Brown Deer School District

Donation of Fire Suppression Tool

On March 20, 2023, during the Village Board Meeting, the James M. Hays Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, donated a Fire Suppression Tool (FST) to the Brown Deer Police Department. One of their goals is to embrace forms of charitable work that benefit the health and safety of first responders. Having this FST may saves lives and community resources by allowing Brown Deer Police Department staff to deploy it quickly to assist in suppressing a fire. There have been documented successes of the FST in other communities where the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation donated the FST to first responders. The FST uses powdered, aerosol technology, that is safe for people and pets, to slow the progression of a fire or possibly even extinguish it.

On March 29, 2023, staff from Fire Suppression Solutions came to the station to train Brown Deer Police Department personnel on the use of the Fire Suppression Tool so that it can be put into service and available if necessary.

The Brown Deer Police Department would like to thank the James M. Hays Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for their generous donation. Having equipment like this readily available is vital for our officers so they can help in an emergency and make our community a safer place.

Click here for the daily, monthly, and annual activity reports of the Brown Deer Police Department.

Our North Shore Community

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Click here to see more from the North Shore Health Department

Have You Had a Free Home Safety Visit

from North Shore Fire/Rescue?

By: Donna Flint, Community Risk Reduction Specialist, North Shore Fire/Rescue

Statistics released by the National Fire Protection Agency indicate a home structure fire is reported every 85 seconds!

Fire moves fast and people need to be ready to move faster. The fact is, when fire strikes, a home can be engulfed in smoke and flames in just two minutes. That's why it's essential to maintain smoke alarms on every level of your home, create a fire escape plan, and have a basic understanding of potential hazards within your home.

In an effort to keep our residents safe from fire and other home hazards, North Shore Fire/Rescue will conduct a free courtesy home safety evaluation. This service is offered to residents in any of the seven North Shore communities. As a part of the visit, North Shore Fire/Rescue will provide and install up to four complementary smoke alarms. In addition to alarm evaluation and installation, members of North Shore Fire/Rescue will discuss various safety related topics including:

· Electrical Safety

· Fire Escape Planning

· Cooking Safety

· Carbon Monoxide Safety

· Smoke Alarms and Their Maintenance

The items discussed during the assessment are recommendations based on local and national statistics. The homeowner is under no obligation to comply with the recommendations discussed during the assessment. The Community Risk Reduction Specialist can also assist with joining Community Connect, an online service that provides vital information to first responders headed to your home at the time of dispatch. The service is protected by bank-level security and encryption.

To schedule a FREE Home Safety Assessment or to learn more about the programs and services offered by North Shore Fire/Rescue, visit our website, www.nsfire.org. Once on the website, find the “How Do I?” section along the top of the site and then click the “Schedule a Home Safety Assessment” link to complete the online form.

Click here to see more from North Shore Fire Rescue