Message from the
Village President, Julie Siegel
Please be mindful of children walking to school as classes resume over the next two weeks. Check out the story below regarding the crosswalks on Silver Spring Drive.
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Why is Village Hall's Phone Ringing?
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What is the refuse and recycling collection schedule
for Labor Day?
As a result of the holiday, refuse and recycling typically collected on Monday, September 2, 2019 will be collected on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
When is Trick-or-Treat this year?
Village Hall is already getting a number of questions about Trick-or-Treat. 2019 Trick-or-Treat will be Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm throughout the Village. Block parties are not permitted that day.
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Have a question?
The Village Hall phone number is 414-962-6690.
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This Week's Meetings:
- Monday, August 26, 6:00 pm, Village Hall Board Room
- Tuesday, August 27, 6:30 pm, Whitefish Bay Public Library
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Last Week's Meetings:
- Thursday, August 22, 5:30 pm, Village Hall Board Room
Note: For past meeting agendas and minutes please visit the
Agenda Center
page on the Village Website.
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Parents! Back to School Crosswalk Information:
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Important back to school crosswalk info! The Village is in the process of completing the Silver Spring Drive/Santa Monica Blvd Intersection Traffic Signal Replacement Project. The intersection will be under construction through mid-October. For the first phase of the project, the crosswalks at the intersection will be closed to pedestrians.
With school starting within the next two weeks, you and your children should plan to utilize the crosswalks at Berkeley Blvd and Shoreland Ave (map pictured). Crossing Guards will be at these alternative locations to help facilitate safe crossings. It is not safe to walk around the construction at Silver Spring Drive and Santa Monica Blvd.
The Whitefish Bay Police Department will be actively monitoring driving activity at the intersection of Silver Spring and Santa Monica and will be issuing citations as needed. The monetary penalty for any citation in this area is greatly increased because it is a construction zone. Please be mindful of pedestrians.
The Signal Replacement Project is part of a larger safety project in the Village, funded through the DOT Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), which the Village was able to obtain 90% federal funding. The traffic signals at Bay Ridge were replaced first to avoid long backups on Silver Spring from students and teachers waiting to turn into the parking lot at Dominican High School. Both of these projects will improve the long term safety of Silver Spring Drive.
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Teardown/Rebuild Review Committee Meeting:
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The Ad Hoc Teardown/Rebuild Committee will reconvene on September 23, 2019, at 6:00 pm. Comprised of four resident volunteers and two Village Trustees, the committee held five meetings during 2018. Reviewed topics included residential design guidelines, zoning requirements, ARC processes, and specific teardown/rebuild reviews.
After completing its review of the aforementioned topics, the Ad Hoc Committee made several recommendations that were adopted by the Village Board in December 2018. Key among those changes were procedures aimed at increasing transparency, improving consistency and providing Architectural Review Commission (ARC) members with data points to assist them in analyzing the scale and massing of proposed structures. The full list of adopted recommendations is available on the Committee page of the Village website:
http://www.wfbvillage.org/343/
At its meeting on September 23, 2019, the Committee will examine how the revised processes, requirements and other changes have impacted the review of residential rebuild projects in the six month period since the changes took effect.
With the delicate and often complicated nature of teardown/rebuild projects, Whitefish Bay citizen volunteers on the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) work on behalf of the Village to carefully review each proposal to ensure that plans comply with residential design guidelines aimed at maintaining the high quality of Whitefish Bay’s neighborhoods.
Since the Village Board adopted the recommendations from the Ad Hoc committee, ARC has reviewed plans for six new homes. In 5 of the 6 cases, the applicant was required to make changes and attend ARC at least twice to meet the design guidelines prior to receiving final approval. As the housing stock ages in a vibrant community like Whitefish Bay, it’s important for the Village to balance the desire of property owners to expand or rebuild homes while also working to retain the residential character that is synonymous with Whitefish Bay.
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Consaul Commons Public Input Deadline:
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Village design consultant raSmith will create two revised designs based on the public input received for review by the Community Development Authority (CDA) in October. The meeting date has not yet been finalized.
Consaul Commons is located by the historic clock tower between The Bay Restaurant and Gerhard’s Kitchen and Bath Store. We welcome your input and involvement on creating a very special place in the heart of the village!
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Updates from Public Works:
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DPW Facility Solar Project Underway:
Install of the solar panels on the roof of the Department of Public Works (DPW) Facility started this week. Typical electricity costs for this building average around $30,701 annually. The new solar installation will almost completely offset the DPW facility's electricity costs.
The project is funded through a combination of Village funds and a Focus on Energy RECIP grant in the amount of $82,809. The project has an estimated 25 year lifespan and an estimated capital payback time of 7 years. Over the 25 year lifespan of the project, the Village will save over $620,000.
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2019 Utility Reconstruction Project:
The Village of Whitefish Bay Public Works Department is under contract with Globe Contractors
to complete needed underground utility reconstruction work throughout the Village. Work will begin this week and continue through September, weather permitting.
Watermain replacement work:
- 6100 block of N. Shoreland Avenue (north half)
Sanitary Sewer Main replacement work:
- 300 block of E. Carlisle Avenue
- 100 block of E. Belle Avenue
- 1100 block of E. Henry Clay Avenue
- Wilson Drive / Diversey Boulevard intersection
Following these needed utility repairs. the affected pavement will be temporarily repaired. Permanent paving work being completed later this fall. Please be careful, slow down and pay extra attention when driving around this and all construction zones.
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2019 Comprehensive Plan Update:
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The 2019 Comprehensive Plan Update is underway. The Plan Commission has scheduled a Public Hearing for Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6:00 pm to solicit public comment on proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan. The Public Hearing will be held in the Village Hall Board Room.
The draft plan is available for review on the Village Website.
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Events at the Whitefish Bay Public Library:
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Wednesday, August 28:
Rain Barrel Workshop, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Learn how to properly install and maintain a rain barrel. Hear all about water conservation and the many benefits of using rain barrels. This program made possible by MMSD and Clean Wisconsin. The first 50 registered households will receive a certificate for one FREE rain barrel per owner-occupied household.
Please register (once per household).
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School District Annual Meeting Update:
All are invited and welcome to attend the Whitefish Bay School District Annual Meeting, Budget Hearing, and State of the District Address. The meeting is Wednesday, September 4 at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium.
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North Shore Health Department:
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Did you know? The North Shore Health Department has fielded quite a few bat-related calls lately, likely as the breeding season runs from June 1-August 15. Bats are responsible for the majority of human rabies cases. Rabid bats have been documented in all 49 continental states. In Wisconsin there have been almost 400 known rabid bats since 2002. Humans need to exercise extreme caution if a bat is found in their dwelling. Bat bites can be difficult to detect and the virus can be transmitted to humans from minor or unrecognizable bat bites, as well as from scratches. Bats should never be kept as pets.
In the case of known or suspected human exposures involving bats, the bat should be safely collected, by an animal control specialist if necessary, and brought to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at the Wisconsin Humane Society for euthanasia. NSHD will coordinate the submission of the bat to the state lab for rabies testing. Rabies post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatment is recommended for all persons with bite, scratch, or mucous membrane exposure to a bat, unless the bat is available for testing and is negative for evidence of rabies.
Follow these tips on how to minimize exposure to bats:
- Prevent bats from entering outdoor living quarters and other occupied space by sealing all holes to the outside.
- Screens or mosquito netting can provide a useful barrier against direct bat contact.
- Teach children to never handle live or dead bats, and not to approach any unfamiliar wild or domestic animals (even if they appear friendly). Tell them to report any contact or unusual animal behavior to an adult right away.
- Keep all pets up to date on their rabies vaccines and municipal licenses. This will help to keep your family safe from potential rabies exposures via domestic animals.
The good news is that rabies in humans is 100% preventable through prompt appropriate medical care. If you are bitten, scratched, or unsure about exposure to a wild animal, wash the wound immediately and talk to a healthcare provider about whether you need PEP.
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Upcoming Immunization Clinics (Appointment Required)
Tuesday, August 27,
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm,
North Shore Library
Tuesday, Sept. 10,
10:00 am to 11:00 am,
Brown Deer Office
Upcoming Adult Health Clinics
(Appointment Required)
Tuesday, August 27,
8:00 am to 10:00 am,
Shorewood Office
Wednesday, Sept. 18,
8:00 am to 10:00 am,
Brown Deer Office
Upcoming Blood Pressure Screening
(No Appointment Required)
Wednesday, August 28,
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm,
Shorewood Office
Wednesday, Sept. 4,
12:15 pm to 1:00 pm,
Lois & Tom Dolan Community Center (4355 W. Bradley)
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Contact the North Shore Health Department for appointments: 414-371-2980
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