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Monday, October 30, 2023
Village of Whitefish Bay Official Weekly Newsletter
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Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley
Monday's Public Works meeting has a few interesting items of note:
- Discussion regarding installation of solar panels on Cahill's warming house.
- Recommendation for a new electronic recycling pickup box in the village.
The meeting is at 4:45pm at Village Hall.
Also, the WFB Library book sale is this Saturday & Sunday. See below for details.
Happy Halloween! -kb
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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing? | |
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Can I dispose of pumpkins, hay bales, and corn stalks in my yard waste/leaf piles?
Yes, you can place pumpkins, hay bales, and corn stalks directly in your leaf/yard waste piles for collection.
However, if you live on one of the Village’s busier streets (Silver Spring, Marlborough, Santa Monica, Henry Clay, or Hampton), we ask that you please keep these items – along with any sticks or branches – in a separate pile on your parkway for collection. The Village uses a vacuum truck for leaf collection on busy streets, and larger items tend to get stuck, clogging the machine. Thank you for your cooperation!
When is the next brush chipper collection?
Brush will be collected this week (beginning Oct.30). Brush should be placed in the parkway, between the curb and the sidewalk.
Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.
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This Week's Meetings:
Public Works Committee
- Monday, October 30, 4:45 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom
Library Board
- Tuesday, October 31, 6:30 p.m., Library 2nd Floor Program Room and via Zoom
Architectural Review Commission
- Thursday, November 2, 5:30 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom
Business Improvement District Board
- Friday, November 3, 8:30 a.m., Village Hall Board Room
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Last Week's Meetings:
Plan Commission
- Tuesday, October 24, 6:00 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and via Zoom
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Plan Commission: Tuesday, October 24 | |
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1.) Review of DRAFT Ordinance No. 1908 (Garage Guidelines)
The Commission discussed the DRAFT Ordinance after an introduction from representatives of the Architectural Review Commission (ARC). Public attendees provided feedback. The Plan Commission voted to recommend against the Ordinance as drafted. ARC will revisit the proposal for potential withdrawal on November 16th.
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Updates from Village Hall: | |
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Upcoming Village Board Budget Review Schedule
The Village Board will continue its work on the 2024 Village Budget at the following upcoming meetings:
- Monday, November 6, at 6:00 p.m. – Budget Workshop – discussion and possible action
- Monday, November 20, at 6:00 p.m. – Budget Hearing followed by Board discussion and action
Village Board meetings are held at Whitefish Bay Village Hall and are open to the public. Meetings are livestreamed here.
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Updates from the Finance Director: | |
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2024 Draft Village Budget
New for 2024 Draft Budget: The Village implemented ClearGov budgeting software for the 2024 budget to increase transparency and ease of use for residents. To view the digital budget book - Click here.
Timeline: The Village budgets on an annual basis. The formal budgeting process begins in late June and typically becomes adopted in late November.
Approval Process: The culmination of the budget process is the adoption of the budget in November by the Village Board. Tax bills are generated in December using the levy amounts approved in the budget.
In addition to serving as a financial outline for the upcoming year, Whitefish Bay's budget serves as a policy and project outline, a communication tool, and an operations plan. Whitefish Bay annually receives GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award placing Whitefish Bay among the top five percent of its peers for excellence in municipal budgeting.
Budget Document: The Village will hold a working session for the Draft 2024 Budget on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Board Room.
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Update from the Department of Public Works: | |
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Fall Leaf Collection:
Village Requests Residents NOT Use Leaf Collection / Yard Waste Bags: The Whitefish Bay Public Works Department crews have been collecting leaves and yard waste placed in the roadway curb area by Village residents. The Village requests that residents do not put leaves and yard waste in leaf collection bags.
Residents can place leaves and small yard waste debris directly in the roadway near the curb. Please place leaves away from storm inlets as leaf decay can clog storm sewers and add unwanted material to Lake Michigan. Branches can still be left in the parkway area for brush chipper collection at this time.
Yard waste collected by Public Works is temporarily stored at a DNR-approved joint use municipal site in Glendale until it is hauled away, recycled, and turned into organic compost.
Thank you for your cooperation and helping our Public Works Department maintain efficiency during the leaf collection season!
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Update from the Southeastern Wisconsin Watersheds Trust: | |
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Did you know that the leaves falling from trees during autumn can pollute our freshwater resources? When leaves pile up on streets, sidewalks, and driveways, they can be washed away by rainwater into storm drains. The leaves can clog storm drains, making it harder for rainwater to flow away safely which can cause local flooding. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg. When the leaves and other organic debris are left in the drain, they leach nutrients into local lakes and streams that encourage the growth of certain algae and bacteria that are harmful to people, plants, and wildlife.
We can manage leaf waste better by mulching the leaves, or raking them into neat piles by the street curb (away from storm drains) for the Village’s DPW crews to collect. Remember, every small effort counts when it comes to protecting our environment. By managing leaf waste properly, we can prevent stormwater pollution, reduce flooding, and keep our water clean for everyone to enjoy. To learn more visit www.respectourwaters.org/leaf-management.
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Update from the Civic Foundation: | |
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Join the Civic Foundation Board
Want to be more involved in your community? The Whitefish Bay Civic Foundation is looking for new board members and has positions to fill for a three-year term.
Members of this working, all-volunteer board must enjoy volunteering, care about the Whitefish Bay community, and feel as comfortable communicating with an important sponsor as they do rolling up their sleeves to clean up after an event. The board is specifically looking for members with experience in event planning, marketing or accounting.
Board members support the Foundation’s events—like Bay Day, 4th of July, Sounds of Summer, the Great Pumpkin Festival and more—that make our community a great place to live, work and play. Members will also have a hand in evaluating grant and scholarship recipients, while working with others on the board to support the organization’s infrastructure.
If you want to make a difference as a Civic Foundation board member, please contact us at [email protected], and tell us why you would be great for the foundation.
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Whitefish Bay School District: | |
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District Facilities Long Range Planning Presentation
Architectural firm, PRA, will present on a facilities long range master plan for the District.
The process has included a facilities condition assessment (safety, accessibility, site, exterior, interior, systems), educational space adequacy assessment (capacity and current enrollment), and an overview of existing facility conditions. High School tours will be provided following the presentation.
Submit questions and comments at https://tinyurl.com/WFBLongRangePlanning
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Whitefish Bay Public Library: | |
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Toddler Time with Miss Valerie
12mo-24mo with an adult caregiver (Siblings are welcome.)
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.
Please Register: November 7, November 14, November 21, November 28, December 5, December 12
Storytime Room
Toddler Time is back! Join Miss Valerie for stories, songs, lap bounces, and more, followed by a playtime for our little ones.
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All Ages Storytime
Mondays 10:00-10:30 a.m.
November 6, November 13, November 20, November 27, December 4, December 11
Wednesdays 10:00-10:30 a.m.
November 8, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 6, December 13
Thursdays 10:00-10:30 a.m.
November 9, November 16, November 30, December 7, December 14
Join us for a fun, educational storytime perfect for all ages. We'll share stories, songs, flannels and more!
Storytime will be held in the Tower of the children's area. (Please note the location change.) Please register for any updates. Registration open now!
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Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos at Bilingual Storytime/Hora de cuentos bilingüe
Saturday, November 4, 11-11:30 a.m.
Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1595
Welcome everyone! You are invited to a family bilingual storytime at Whitefish Bay Library. Join us as we sing songs, read books, and practice our Spanish.
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Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Book Sale
Saturday, November 4, 9:30 a.m-3:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 5, 12:00 -3:00 p.m.
On Saturday, November 4, our hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. And on Sunday, November 5, join us from noon to 3 p.m. for our popular bag sale. Fill a bag for $7. We supply the bags! On Friday, November 3, our usual Friends Night – for Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library - will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. If you’re not a Friend, you can join Friday night and attend the Friday night sale for as little as $15 annually.
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Whitefish Bay TALKS: Frank Lloyd Wright's Wisconsin With Author Kristine Hansen
Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 p.m.
Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1523
America’s most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, was born in 1867 in the rolling hills of Richland Center, Wisconsin, to a family of Unitarians. Even with world-class commissions like New York City’s Guggenheim Museum, his organic architecture remains rooted in Wisconsin’s landscape, from affordable-housing prototypes in Milwaukee to his summer home and architecture school in rural Spring Green. This comprehensive guide to Wright’s designs (and those of his protégés) that are open to the public—as well as insider historical information about sites now demolished, and those available for “drive-bys” only—is for the architecture or history fan looking for tours, overnight stays or creative inspiration.
About the Presenter: Kristine Hansen
Based in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood, Kristine Hansen is a nationally recognized design and travel author with articles published on Travel + Leisure’s and Architectural Digest’s websites, as well as in Time, Midwest Living, and Milwaukee Magazine. She is also the author of Wisconsin Cheese Cookbook: Creamy, Cheesy, Sweet, and Savory Recipes from the State’s Best Creameries.
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On Wednesday November 1, please consider bringing new or gently used, warm, winter items to the sandwich drop off at Schoolhouse Park. Details for both the coat drive and sandwich drive can be found here! | |
North Shore Health Department: | | | | |
