December 2022
Property Tax Bill Information
Property tax bills will be mailed out to Wind Point residents in the next week. If you need another copy of your bill, please contact the Village Office at 262-639-3524 or retrieve it from the Racine County website.  Tax payments will show up in the Racine County system as soon as they are receipted (note there may be a delay for payments made at Johnson Bank). Please make sure to include your tax bill paystub with your payment. If your escrow amount is greater than the full tax bill, the Village will issue you a refund check. The refund check is issued within approximately 15 business days.
 
Tax payment options are the same as prior years. The first installment or full payment is due to Village of Wind Point by January 31, 2023. Below are the options to pay your property taxes:
 
·       In-Person: Payments can be made at the Village Office, 215 E. Four Mile Road. Please note the Village Office will be closed on December 23, 26, 30 and January 2.
 
·       Drop Box at Village Office: A secure drop box is located on the circle drive outside the office next to the tennis courts. If you would like a copy of your receipt please include a self- addressed stamped envelope with your payment. Payments that are received in the drop box between December 30 and January 2 will be processed as paid by December 31.
 
·       Mail: Send your payment to the Village of Wind Point, 215 E. Four Mile Rd. Racine, WI 53402. If you would like a copy of your receipt, please include a self- addressed stamped envelope with your payment.
 
·       Johnson Bank:  Located at 4401 N. Main Street. Both the drive thru and lobby are open. To view the branch's hours please click here.
 
·       Online: You can pay online at the Village's website.  Please note that a convenience fee, based on the amount that you are paying will apply.
 
Please remember that if you fail to pay either your first installment or the full amount of your tax bill by January 31, the full bill becomes due and interest and penalties accrue on the unpaid amount starting on February 1.
 
If you plan to pay in installments, any payments made after January 31 are made to the Racine County Treasurer at the Racine County Courthouse, 730 Wisconsin Avenue.
 
Lottery and Gaming Credit
If your home in Wind Point was your primary residence as of January 1, 2022, make sure you are receiving the Lottery and Gaming credit on your tax bill. You can check by reviewing your tax bill or by checking the Lottery Credit Finder. The credit amount for the 2022 tax bill is $217.91, which is set by the State based on revenue from the Wisconsin lottery, pari-mutuel on-track betting and bingo during the year. The credit can only be claimed for one property and cannot be claimed by renters or on business property, rental units, vacant land, garages or other property that is not the primary residence of the owner. You can still add or remove the credit from the 2022 tax bill before January 31 by contacting the Village Office at 262-639-3524.
 
Property Taxes Support Local Services. Although the Village of Wind Point collects tax payments, most of your tax dollars are distributed to other jurisdictions to fund a variety of important services and institutions. The following is a breakdown of where each tax dollar goes:
Holiday Wreath Lighting
The annual Wind Point Holiday Wreath Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by the Wind Point Community Club, was held on Sunday, November 27th.

Thank you to all volunteers who made this annual event such a success. It really shows what a great community Wind Point is and it is a great way for the community to celebrate together. Thanks again and we'll see you next year for the event!
2023 Dog Licenses Now Available
Starting on Tuesday, December 6th, dog owners can obtain their 2023 dog licenses. A dog license application, along with the fee and copy of the dog's current rabies certification, should be submitted to the Village Office, in person, via mail or in the drop box located in the circle driveway near the office. If submitting by mail or drop box, please remember to include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the dog tag and receipt to be returned to you.
 
Dog license applications are provided on the tax bill inserts and are also available online. State law requires that dog owners obtain an annual license for any dog more than 5 months of age or within 30 days of acquiring ownership.
 
The license fee is $15 for altered dogs and $35 for unaltered dogs. A $10 late fee is applied to any applications received after March 31, 2023. Failure to obtain a license may result in a municipal citation and fine of $187 for an unlicensed dog.
Nomination Forms Available for Village Offices
Village residents who are interested in running for Village President or Village Trustee can obtain nomination paperwork at the Village Office and Village website.
 
Prospective candidates can begin collecting signatures on December 1. At least 20 signatures from Wind Point electors are required. All nomination forms must be submitted to the Village Office no later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2022.
 
Three incumbent Village Trustees (Rohrer, Gloo, Meissner) and Village President Sanabria have chosen not to seek reelection.
 
The spring election will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 and, if necessary, the primary election will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Brian Graziano at 262-639-3524 or by e-mail at b.graziano@windpoint.org
Chief Rick's Safety Corner
Hi All,
 
I wanted to pass on a message from the Wind Point Police Department and our friends at the Village Department of Public Works. With increased Holiday travel and the potential for inclement weather, please remember these important safety tips.
 
Driving conditions can change in an instant, so it’s important that you take safety measures, such as making sure to go slow during inclement weather and stocking your vehicle with supplies you may need.
 
Here are some tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to help keep residents safe while driving this winter:
 
·       Check the weather before you leave. Assess the road conditions and traffic. 
·       Always remain vigilant while driving. 
·       Drive slowly in the winter– it takes longer to slow your vehicle on an icy, wet or snowy surface. 
·       Allocate extra time for travel during the winter to compensate for driving more slowly. Do not rush or put yourself in a situation where you feel pressured to rush or speed. 
·       Either drive behind a snow plow or use caution whenever passing one. Never crowd a snow plow, and do not drive next to one other than for passing. Snow plows are slow, make wide turns, frequently stop, overlap lanes and exit the road often. 
·       Stock your vehicle with the supplies you need to drive safely and stay warm in an emergency during the winter, including:
·       Snow shovel
·       Broom/ice scraper
·       Sand or kitty litter, to be used in case your vehicle becomes stuck in snow.
·       Flashlight
·       Jumper cables
·       Warning devices (i.e. flares, emergency markers)
·       Blankets for warmth. Also encouraged are extra hats, mittens, scarves, socks and other warm clothing items in the car, should the vehicle break down
·       Cell phone charger
·       Water
·       Food
·       Consider keeping a stock of any medicine you or a passenger relies on when going on a longer trip or driving in a rural area
·       In the event your car breaks down or stalls in the winter:
·       Stay with your vehicle.
·       Do not overexert yourself.
·       Place bright markers on the antenna or windows.
·       Keep the interior dome light turned on. 
·       Do not run your car for long periods of time while the windows are rolled up or in an enclosed space– this is a carbon monoxide hazard. If you have to keep your vehicle running to stay warm, be sure to clear snow away from the exhaust pipe and run the vehicle only as long as needed to stay warm.
·       Always wear your seatbelt, and make sure your passengers do too.
 
"Always remember, if you see something, say something"
 
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me policechief@windpoint.org
 
Village of Wind Point, Wisconsin
215 E. Four Mile Rd.
Racine, WI 53402
262.639.3524