Village Office Closed- Sept 2
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The Village Office will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The office will reopen on Tuesday September 3 at 8:30 a.m.
Garbage and yard waste collection will not be picked up on Monday, September 2. Collection will be delayed by one day and will be picked up on Tuesday, September 3.
Please remember to have your garbage cart placed within 2 feet of the road on one side of your driveway at or before 7:00 a.m.
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Wind Point School Redevelopment
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Newport Development will be hosting a neighborhood meeting to present the conceptual design plans for the redevelopment of the Wind Point School property.
The meeting will be held on
Thursday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m.
at The Prairie School, 4050 Lighthouse Drive.
The developer will seek comments from residents regarding the project.
It is anticipated that the plans will be available before the October meeting. Please continue to follow the
Village's Website
as well as the
Village Facebook
page for project updates.
If you have any questions please contact Village Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Casey Griffiths at 262-639-3524 or
c.griffitths@windpoint.org.
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Mark Your Calendars: Pop Up Beer Garden!
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Racine Brewing Company will be hosting a special one day pop up beer garden at Village Green park on
Saturday, October 5 from noon until 9:00 p.m.
The event will include craft beer, food, games and music for the family.
Racine Brewing Company was established in April 2017 as community-centric craft brewery, that provides beer year round and seasonal craft beers.
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Fun Times at the Village Picnic!
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Around 125 Wind Point residents came to the annual Village Picnic on August 11 to enjoy neighbors, food from Danny's Catering, beer from Public Craft Brewing of Kenosha and music from Acoustic Horizon.
Thank you to everyone who helped with this years picnic, including:
- Johnson Bank for the tent donation.
- Justus Morgan for securing the tent, picnic tables and coordinating the brewery.
- Helen Sava for face painting.
- Marie Smith for the balloon animals.
- Gary Smith for event promotion.
- Sherry Heck for providing the ice cream, ice and helping with check-in.
- Officer Von Drasek for giving tours of the police squad car.
- The Caledonia Fire Department for providing tours of the rescue squad.
- Blue Sky Inflatables for the bounce house.
If you are interested in helping with next year's picnic or have any ideas or suggestions on how to improve the picnic please contact the Village Office at 262-639-3524 or
info@windpoint.org.
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Congratulations Gary Smith
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The Village Board honored Gary Smith, publisher of Wind Point Living Magazine at the Village Picnic on August 11 with a Proclamation from the Village Board and a key to Wind Point.
Since starting Wind Point Living Magazine in 2014, Gary and his publication have worked to establish many new events and celebrate all the great things happening in Wind Point. Thank you to Gary for all the work that you do to help promote the good things happening in Wind Point.
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Pictured: Gary Smith (left) receives the proclamation from Village President Susan Sanabira (right)
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Wind Point Pet Parade Winners
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The 5th Annual Wind Point Pet Parade was held on Thursday, August 29 at the Wind Point Lighthouse grounds. Congratulations to this year's winners:
Best Pet Costume: Billie Holiday (owned by Rosa Flegel)
Best Groomed Pet: Suzi
(owned by Don & Jeanne Peterson
Best Pet Trick: Misty
(owned by Fritz & Jessica Larson)
Thanks to everyone who came out to participate!
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Pictured: Misty with her owners Fritz and Jessica Larson
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With Lake Michigan at historically high levels Village staff continues to monitor the shoreline at the Lighthouse Grounds as well as at other points in the Village.
The Village has been discussing with officials from the State of Wisconsin as well as shoreline engineering firms, to understand the erosion risks and possible protection options, if shoreline erosion becomes a greater threat in the future. Possible future options might include shoreline revetments (large bounders), beach stabilization or breakwaters.
If lakefront property owners have concerns about erosion please contact the Village at
info@windpoint.org
or 262-639-3524 to explain your risks. Our hope is to identify properties that are of concern and have a neighborhood meeting to discuss how homeowners can approach the erosion issue.
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Back to School Safety Reminders
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With schools back in session please make sure to be ready for extra congestion on the streets as school buses make their routes, kids ride to school on their bikes and parents hurry to drop their kids off before work.
The National Safety Council has provided a number of tips to keep in mind on transportation safety.
For Walkers:
- Walk on a sidewalk and if one is not available make sure to walk facing traffic.
- Before crossing the street make sure to stop and look left, right and left again to see if cars are coming.
- Make eye contact with drivers before crossing, and always cross streets at intersections.
For Bike Riders
- Ride on the same side of the road with traffic and in a single file.
- Come to a complete stop before crossing the street; walk the bike across the street.
- Make sure you and your child always wear a properly fitted bike helmet.
For Bus Riders
- Parents should go to the bus stop with their children to teach them the proper way to get on and off the bus.
- Teach your children to stand 6 feet (or three giant steps) away from the curb or road.
- If your child must cross the street in front of the bus, teach them to walk on the side of the road until they are 10 feet ahead of the bus; your child and the bus driver should always be able to see each other.
For Drivers
- Obey school zone speed limits and follow your school's drop off procedures.
- Make eye contact with children who are crossing the street.
- Never pass a bus loading or unloading children.
- The area 10 feet around the bus is the most dangerous for a child. Stop far enough back to allow them to safely enter and exit the bus.
A few simple steps and precautions can go a long way to prevent accidents.
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Updating Your Utility Bill Information
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Are you new to the Village or planning a move? Please notify our office at 262-639-3524 or
info@windpoint.org
and notify us of a change in customer information. If we are not notified, the bills will continue to be sent to the individual listed on the account, which could result in the bill being forwarded to the new home of the prior owner.
Remember to also contact the Caledonia Utility District at 262-681-3900 to update the sanitary sewer account. If you are new to Wind Point, be sure to stop by the Village Office at 215 E. Four Mile Rd. for a New Resident Packet!
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Village staff has received a few complaints regarding properties with dogs that bark excessively. We understand that dogs will be dogs and barking is part of how they communicate. However, when a dog creates a noise, by barking or otherwise that persistently occurs or continues to such a degree that it unreasonably interferes with the peace or comfort of a neighbor, it can be considered a nuisance which is violation of the Village's Code of Ordinances.
A few tips from the American Kennel Club can help to handle dog barking:
- Make sure that the dog is getting plenty of attention everyday including exercise.
- If the dog is home alone set up a nice cozy spot away from windows or other stimulation that may get your dog to bark. If your dog is kennel trained having them in a kennel during the day is a good option.
- Considering putting your dog in doggy daycare. While not an option for every dog, it will help your dog burn off energy and be less likely to bark.
If you own a dog please remember to be considerate of your neighbors. Consider what type of dog you have and ensure that you are taking care of the dog's needs to prevent unwanted or excessive barking. A dog that barks constantly can be a significant irritation to your neighbors and neighborhood.
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The Village Board of Trustees met for a regular meeting on Thursday, August 8. The following actions took place at the meeting:
- Approved the July 2019 financial reports.
- Approved a special event permit for Racine Brewing Company for a pop up beer garden at Village Green park on Saturday, October 5.
- Received an update from the Plan Commission, which recommended moving forward with a rezoning of the Village owned property at 4403 Main Street.
- Approved Wind Point Living Magazine's request to use the Lighthouse Grounds on August 29 for the annual Village pet parade.
- Approved a Proclamation recognizing the contributions of Gary Smith to the Wind Point Community.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Hall (lighthouse).
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Village of Wind Point, Wisconsin
215 E. Four Mile Rd.
Racine, WI 53402
262.639.3524
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