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"It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences."
- Audre Lorde
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For information on upcoming Board, Committee and Commission meetings as well as other government-related meetings and events, please follow the link above to the Village Government Calendar.
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October 15 Village Board Highlights
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The Village Board met on Monday, October 15 at
6 p.m. for the Special Village Board meeting and 7:30 p.m. for their regular business meeting.
Click here to see the video recording of the meeting. These are the agenda items the Board discussed or took action on during the meeting:
Special Village Board Meeting
- Discussed Pending Litigation regarding Roundy's Property (closed session)
Village Board Meeting
- Approved Resolution 2018-21 in the matter of Authorizing an Exception to the Levy Limits for Charges for the North Shore Fire Department Pursuant to 2005 Wisconsin Act 484
- Approved Resolution 2018-20 Approving the "Single or Multi-Year Capital" Budget
- Approved Resolution 2018-22 Approving the 2019 North Shore Fire Department Fees for Service Schedule
- Deferred Shorewood Today Service Agreements back to the Marketing and Communications Leadership Committee
- Accepted Presentation of Accounts - October 15, 2018
- Approved Approval of Village Board Minutes - July 2, 2018
- Approved Approval of Village Board Minutes - August 27, 2018
- Approved Approval of Village Board Minutes - September 24, 2018
- Approved Approval of Village Board Minutes - September 26, 2018
- Approved Amendment to HR Manual to allow Opt-out Payments for Employees hired after 2012
- Reviewed Debt Service and TID Budgets
- Deferred Funding Levels for 2019 Road Related Projects
- Deferred RFP for Engineering Services
- Approved Service Agreement with Compost Crusader to Perform Organics Collection Program
- Approved Subsidy for Organics Collection Carts and Monthly Premiums
- Approved Resolution 2018-19 Approval for Organics Cart Fee
- Approved Resolution 2018-18 Approval of Location for Voter Registration
- Approved Resolution 2018-17 Urging the State Legislature to Close Dark Store Tax Loopholes
- Updated on Wilson Drive
- Deliberated the purchasing of public property regarding the Village fire station (closed session)
- Approved North Shore Fire Department Memorandum of Understanding for Station No. 83
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Village Board Makes Organics Collection a Permanent Program
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Message from Village Manager Ewald
The organics collection program has been a joy to learn about and watch to develop. On Monday, Shorewood became the first North Shore community to adopt a permanent organics collection program. For just over a year, the Village has been administering a pilot program that incorporates 100 households who pay to have kitchen scraps and yard waste collected. This material is composted and made available to several local gardeners and businesses while diverting waste from our landfills.
What does it mean that the program is now permanent?
- The Village will now be opening up to 200 more spots every year for more residents to participate.
- The Village will pay for the 35-gallon organics collection cart to be used for kitchen scraps and yard waste. The Village is also paying a $1.20 subsidy per month per participant to incentivize the program.
- Carts are picked up weekly (Thursdays) from April to November and biweekly from December to March.
- Those that want to sign-up and join the program starting January 1, 2019 must fill out the registration form (printable or online version). Rates decrease as more participants join the program. Rates can be found on page 2 of the registration forms.
The organics collection program is an excellent example of the importance of the visioning process and community members-Village officials taking the time to come together to execute a strong program. The idea of an organics collection program was first mentioned in the Sustainability Action Plan adopted by the Village Board in 2012. This concept was then called out and identified in the Vision 2025 Plan, which was adopted in 2015. The Conservation Committee worked on a specific program design with staff, and the Village Board approved the pilot program back in early 2017. In a one year span of the current pilot program of only 100 participants, the community diverted over 69,440 pounds of waste from local landfills. Hopefully this program continues to do wonderful things for the environment while providing an important service for community members.
If you are looking for more information in regards to the program,
click here.
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Wilson Drive Reconstruction Project Update
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As work progresses on the Wilson Drive Reconstruction Project, the remaining asphalt pavement has been installed on the north bound lanes and intersections. The north bound lanes (east side) is scheduled to be open to traffic on Friday, October 19.
Please continue to expect parking lane closures and parking restrictions as the Contractor continues to work on various items such as completing the landscaping elements, sign installation and pavement markings.
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Absentee Voting is available at Village Hall
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In-person absentee voting is going on NOW at Village Hall during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; and will conclude Friday, November 2 at 5:00 p.m. Avoid Election Day lines, come vote in-person absentee!
Absentee ballots are now available for mailing. If you would like a ballot mailed to you, you may submit a request through
My Vote Wisconsin
. You may be required to attach a copy of your Photo ID.
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Rake Leaves on the Parkway, not the Street
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Bulk leaf collection by vacuum machine started Monday, October 15.
Please rake leaves into piles at the edge of the curb on the parkway and
do not place leaves in the street. Leaves in the street are more likely to clog inlet drains and cause street flooding.
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Shorewood Trick-or-Treating 10 Days Away
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The Village Board decided to change their trick-or-treating hours for this year. Trick-or-treating will be on Sunday, October 28 from 4-6 p.m.
The Board discussed trying to find a time that allows children to trick-or-treat during the day and nighttime. Other things considered during this discussion included children's safety, parents' availability (weekend vs. weekday), involving the businesses, other municipality times for trick-or-treating, and community programming to celebrate the Halloween holiday (such as Night of the Ghost Train).
Please contact Village Hall at 414.847.2700 if you have any questions about the trick-or-treating hours.
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3rd Annual Night of the Ghost Train Event
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The 3rd annual
Night of the Ghost Train event will be Wednesday, October 31 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The event will be in the Corner Bakery parking lot along the Oak Leaf Trail Bridge.
During the event, the Ghost Train will run every 15 minutes. There will be costume contest (presented by North Shore Bank) that children, adults and groups can enter. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.
In addition, children up to 8th grade can submit a ghost story for a chance to win a fun prize. The ghost story must involve the Ghost Train and must include the child's name, grade level, and parent's name. Ghost stories must be sent to Nate Schultz (
nschultz@shorewood.k12.wi.us) by Friday, October 26.
Click here to learn more about the ghost story guidelines and age groups.
Those that attend the Ghost Train can enjoy booths from a variety of Shorewood businesses and music entertainment from Sound by Design. Students from Shorewood Drama will be there to entertain participants as they walk on the bridge and throughout the event. Lastly, the program will begin at 7:45 p.m. thanking those that made the Ghost Train possible. The program will conclude with a special light display designed by Marty Peck.
A special thank you to Marty Peck, Corner Bakery, Culvers, Chemistry in Place, Shorewood Historical Society, Milwaukee County Parks and the Shorewood Recreation Department for their help coordinating this fun event!
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Save Lives by Participating in Drug Take Back Day on October 27
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services are sponsoring a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 27. Participants may dispose of solid, non-liquid medications to the Shorewood Police Department building from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You can bring the following items:
- Prescription (controlled and non-controlled)
- Over-the-counter medications
- Ointments, patches, non-aerosol sprays, and inhalers
- Creams, vials, and pet medications
Here are some of the items you are
not allowed to bring:
- Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, or aerosol cans
- Bio-hazardous materials (anything containing bodily liquid or blood)
- Mercury thermometers or personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.)
- Household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas, and no acids)
If you have questions about the items you can bring or the event, please contact the Police Department at 414.847.2610.
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Volunteers Needed for Annual Fall Clean-up
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The annual Fall Yard Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will start at the Village Center.
Over 170 volunteers are needed!
It's a morning of fun and community building helping Shorewood's elderly or disabled neighbors prepare their yards for winter. No assignment takes more than two hours and all you need is a rake, a means of transportation and a good-neighbor attitude. Individuals, families, teams, scout troops, groups of friends and co-workers all welcome!
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Village Reminder: When it comes to Gutters, the Cleaner the Better
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As the leaves continue to fall, it is important to know that keeping your home's roof gutters clean of debris can be a routine and effective practice for keeping your property in good shape. Keeping your home's gutters operationally flowing to your downspouts not only allows water to drain away from your roof and foundation, but it also can lessen the chances of disturbing your neighbor's property. Water freezing in the gutters as temperatures drop is another concern. Ice adds a lot of weight to the gutters, and the fasteners that secure them to your fascia or roof can fail, ultimately leading to the gutter falling off of the home. Icicles and ice damming can also occur leading towards damage to your home or property.
Cleaning your home's gutters can also present some challenges. Since most of the homes in the village are multi-story with steep roofs, safety needs to be taken into paramount consideration, as ladders and extension ladders are often required. Be sure to have a spotter available when using a ladder. Also be sure to wear gloves and safety glasses to lessen the risk of injury from equipment or debris. If you are afraid of heights, consider hiring a service to clean your gutters, or ask a neighbor if they would be willing to help. There are even products available that can be purchased to help in cleaning or keeping your gutters clear.
Lastly, once all of the leaves have fallen, one final check before the snow flies should be done to ensure the gutters are clean and will allow water to flow freely as the temperature fluctuate thru the winter months.
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Next Boomerang Bag Sewing Bee Scheduled for October 28
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Bring Your Bag Shorewood's next Boomerang Bag Sewing Bee is scheduled for Sunday, October 28, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Shorewood Village Center. You can help make Boomerang Bags for the library, for Metro Market, or for yourself--and be home in time to greet Trick or Treaters!
No sewing experience is needed, but volunteers must be at least 13. We'll provide fabric and supplies. You don't have to bring anything, but you're welcome to bring a portable sewing machine, an iron and ironing board, or sewing tools or supplies. We also welcome donations of clean fabric, thread, and clean reusable shopping bags.
Metro Market shoppers can borrow a bag from the rack near the first floor checkout lanes. Readers who have too many books to carry can borrow a bag from the rack next to the library's front desk. If you have borrowed a bag, please return it in case someone else needs one!
To find out more, join
Bring Your Bag Shorewood on Facebook
or write to
BringYourBagShorewood@gmail.com
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Only Two Weeks Remain for the Shorewood Farmers Market
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Only TWO weeks left for the 2018 Shorewood Farmers Market season!
By Sunday we will likely know the fate of the Milwaukee Brewers - come celebrate or lament with our community over a hand pie and coffee. Talk to your neighbors about the upcoming elections. Share your thoughts with each other on the new school facilities plan. Our in-person, built-in community discussion hub.
Sauve Terre farm will have heirloom organic squash. Turtle Creek will have leeks and potatoes. Two soups ready to be made and consumed or stored for one of those nights where dinner prep is not going to happen. Not to mention lots of other inspirational fall products.
Next weekend we will be again hosting a non-candy trick or treat so if you want to give kids a fun experience and reduce the sugar intake stop by! Our face painter will also do custom faces for trick or treat costumes!
Stop by and meet the newest Shorewood business - Casa de Corazon. Casa de Corazon provides young children with a valuable, culturally-competent early learning experience designed to foster children's natural curiosity. The curriculum is built on a foundation of social responsibility, bilingualism, and environmentalism. They also emphasize holistic health and community involvement, serving only farm-to-table food and partnering with local companies.
Looking forward to seeing you this weekend!
Details:
Shorewood
Farmers Market, 1600 E Lake Bluff Blvd, Shorewood - Lake Bluff Elementary Playground
Sundays, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. through October 28
Accessible parking - 2 spots across from 1557ish E Lake Bluff Blvd
Snap and Senior Benefits accepted. Please leave your furry friends at home.
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Uncover your Unconscious Biases
When exploring issues like racism, sexism, microaggressions and the impact of trauma in our communities, individual and unconscious biases play a role. In their program, "Unconscious Biases: How Can We See Our Own Blind Spots?" Reggie Jackson, head griot of America's Black Holocaust Museum, and Fran Kaplan, social justice educator, will explore where these biases come from, how they influence our actions, and what we can do about them. Join us Monday, October 22 at 6 p.m. to begin the hard work of examining your own biases. This program is co-sponsored by the Shorewood Senior Resource Center and the Friends of the Shorewood Public Library.
Come Explore E-books this Saturday
Ready to try e-books and digital magazines on your device? Whether you're at ease in the digital world or you're a newbie, e-books from the library are easy to use and a great addition to your reading habits. Come explore what the library offers, with expert help, this Saturday from 10:30-12:00 at Digital Downloads 101. Takes place in the front of the library - you can't miss us!
Trick or Treat, Library-style
Attention boys and ghouls! The library's annual Halloween Happening is back on Friday, October 26 from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Village Center (below the library). All ages are welcome. Come in a costume, or not. Trick or treat the "haunted hallway," play ghoulish games, make a creepy craft, and enjoy Halloween treats - all in a joyful and safe environment!
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Reminder: Share Feedback Through Shorewood Community-Wide Survey on School Facilities
By now, all Shorewood residents should have received a survey in the mail from the Shorewood School District, as we're looking to collect feedback on the District's Facilities Planning initiative. Your participation is very important in providing the Shorewood School Board with valued input on how best to manage the future of our facilities!
Over the last two years, the Shorewood School Board-with help from staff, parents, and community volunteers - has led a Facilities Planning process to identify near-term and long-range needs for facility improvements within the District, and to implement a plan to address these needed improvements. This initiative was driven by the February 2016 Shorewood community Visioning Summit, during which "Modernizing and Maintaining Our Historic Facilities" was identified as a top priority. To assist in the process, the District conducted a facilities assessment of each school. A number of public meetings were then held to review the facilities assessments and develop potential solutions for improving all Shorewood school buildings. (Detailed information on the facilities planning work to date is available at
www.shorewood.k12.wi.us/facilities/).
Ultimately, any solution must reflect student needs as well as the priorities of the broader Shorewood community. Therefore, prior to making any decisions about how to move forward, the District encourages all residents to participate in this important community-wide survey effort. Surveys will be open through October 29, 2018. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Did You Know?
October is
National Protect Your Hearing Month, a time to raise awareness about
noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and steps you can take to prevent it. Loud noises can cause permanent hearing loss. Once hearing is gone, you can't get it back. Hearing loss from loud noise can be prevented. About 70% of people exposed to loud noise never or seldom wear hearing protection. Repeated exposure to loud noise over the years can damage your hearing-even long after exposure has stopped.
Everyday sounds typically do not damage your hearing.
However, many people participate in activities that produce harmful sound levels, such as attending loud sporting events and music concerts and using power tools. Loud sound can damage sensitive parts of the ear, causing hearing loss, ringing or buzzing in the ear and increased sensitivity to sound. Repeated exposure to loud noise over the years affects how well you hear later in life and how quickly you develop hearing problems.
What can you do to protect your hearing?
- Turn down the volume of the TV, radio, or music.
- If listening to loud music, take listening breaks to reduce your exposure.
- Use quieter products (power tools, toys, recreational vehicles) whenever they are available.
- Reduce equipment noise by replacing worn, loose, or unbalanced machine parts. Keep equipment well lubricated and maintained.
- Use hearing protection devices (such as earplugs and earmuffs) when you cannot avoid loud sounds.
- Make hearing protection convenient. Stash earplugs in your car or workshop for easy access.
- Keep children away from loud music or equipment at home.
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To learn about upcoming open flu clinics, click here.
Upcoming Immunization Clinics (appointment required) - Please call the North Shore Health Department for an appointment at 414.371.2980.
- Tuesday, October 30 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - North Shore Library
- Thursday, November 8 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. - Shorewood
- Tuesday, November 13 from 10 - 11 a.m. - Brown Deer
- Tuesday, November 20 from 7:30 - 9 a.m. - Shorewood
- Wednesday, November 21 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. - Brown Deer
- Tuesday, November 27 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - North Shore Library
Upcoming 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.
- Tuesday, October 23 from 8 - 10 a.m. - Shorewood
- Wednesday, November 21 - Brown Deer
- Tuesday, November 27 - Shorewood
Upcoming Blood Pressure Screening (no appointment necessary)
- Wednesday, October 24 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Shorewood
- Wednesday, November 7 from 12:15 - 1 p.m. - Dolan Center (4355 W. Bradley Rd.)
- Tuesday, November 13 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Whitefish Bay Sr. Center (5205 Lydell Ave.)
- Thursday, November 15 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - LX Club (600 E. Henry Clay St.)
- Wednesday, November 28 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Shorewood
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Upcoming Community Events
Click here to access the community events calendar
Uncover your Unconscious Biases
Monday, October 22, 2018 at 6 p.m.
Shorewood Public Library
Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shorewood Police Department
Boomerang Bag Sewing Bee
Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Shorewood Village Center (lower level)
Trick or Treating in Shorewood (NEW hours)
Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Village of Shorewood
Night of the Ghost Train
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Corner Bakery in Shorewood
Annual Fall Yard Clean-Up Day
Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Meet at Village Center
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