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Spring Election Results

Congratulations to the trustees elected, incumbent Brian F. Biernat and newcomers Allison McCulloch and Robert C. Loppnow. To see the unofficial summary of all races on the ballot Click Here.

We had 33% Turnout with 292 people voting at the polls and 166 people voting absentee. In total we had 458 votes cast.

Here's a brief word from our new Trustees

Brian Biernat

Wind Point Village Trustee, 2020 - present

Address: 5002 Wind Point Road

Phone: 262.639.2258

Objectives as Village Trustee:

Pursue village policies that sustain prudent fiscal practices, efficient municipal services, low taxes, and village public amenities that reflect the values and promote the good-living of all village residents.

Committee assignments:

Plan Commission -

As a member of the village plan commission, my role is to assist with review and implementation of the village’s official plan. This includes reviewing and acting on zoning, land use, land development, land division and platting, and permitting matters including making recommendations to the village board with respect to determinations involving these activities.

Architectural Review Board –

Board members participate in evaluating, approving or recommending to the village board, approval of the design elements of proposed new, enlarged or altered principal and accessory structures in the village. The board’s primary task is to ensure that such proposals meet code requirements and do not adversely affect property values of neighborhood properties or diminish the aesthetics of the village.

Education:

Graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

May 1987- Baccalaureate Degree in Geography

May 1980- Marquette University High School

Career:

Plan Examiner III

City of Milwaukee, WI - Development Center

2019 – present

Director of Economic Development

City of Cudahy, WI

2011-2019

Director of Planning and Development

Village of Saukville, WI

2003-2011

Allison McCulloch

"My name is Alison McCulloch and I am one of your newly elected Wind Point Village Trustees. I was born and raised in Arizona. I am married with two children. I work for a major US airline and in my spare time I like to travel, read, garden, and cook, experimenting with different food preparation techniques. I have lived in Wisconsin for almost 20 years, twelve of them in Wind Point, eight in Caledonia. Prior to moving to Wisconsin, I lived in Tempe, Arizona, where I graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Finance and Economics and started working for an upstart airline called America West Airlines. I also participated in and became treasurer of an organization called New Town, which at the time engaged in neighborhood planning. It is what jumpstarted my community involvement.

I ran for Wind Point Village Board because I like where I and my husband and children live, and I would like it to continue to be a safe, vibrant, and welcoming family community. I feel that the current board has done an excellent job of keeping the entire communities’ interests at the forefront of decision making. We are fortunate to have the continuity of a well-run local government with an eye to the future of our community. I would like to continue that path. I believe in looking at the big picture and getting all the facts before making decisions. I also believe that the decisions that are made do have a true impact on the residents. I believe in communicating and collaborating with the residents of our Village as well as our surrounding communities as we all have common goals.

Thank you for electing me. I look forward to serving my neighbors and my community."

Robert Loppnow

"I was married to my wife Cassandra last September 18th at the Lighthouse. She has two sons that live with us.

I have been a residential mortgage lender for over thirty years in Racine and southeast Wisconsin. I work for Wintrust Mortgage which owns Town Bank in Racine.

I enjoy traveling to our timeshares in Aruba, golfing, and spending time with our Sheltie Wilson.

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990 with a degree in finance.

I have lived in the village for 20 years this August and move the peace and tranquility of the village.

My goal as a trustee is to keep the village in a good financial position and to keep things running the way others have who have come before me."

Stroke Awareness Month

A Stroke Is when a part of the brain does not have blood flow. Everyone is different and every stroke is different, but any stroke requires emergency care. Remember act F.A.S.T. to recognize a stroke.

Otherwise watch for

Numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech
Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sever headache with no known cause

https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/signs_symptoms.htm

A healthy diet and lifestyle can help to prevent stroke, along with managing blood pressure and cholesterol.

Test And See If You Know The Symptoms of a Stroke With This Quiz

No Mow May

As you might have heard on the radio, some homeowners are choosing not to mow their lawn in May. The goal is to help native pollinators and bee populations. With the current bee population falling at a concerning rate some communities and homeowners have decided to let their lawns grow. See the WPR article on it here.

Here in Wind Point we have an ordinances concerning overgrown lawns. Remember a lawn is considered a Nuisance when it is 12’’ long. See Sec. 20-94 through Sec. 20-98 for more details here.

Branch Pickup

The Village had our first branch pickup day on April 12th. Great job to our DPW crew and thank you to everyone for following the correct protocols that lead to quick work by the crew. The next pickup date is May 10, 2022. Please remember the following when putting branches out:

Piles should be put out no earlier than the Saturday prior to collection day (72 hours)
Branches should be in small, uniform piles with the cut end toward the road
Branches should not exceed 4 inches in diameter
For the full schedule and other important info CLICK HERE

Village Board Updates

The Village Board of Trustees met for a regular meeting on April 14, 2022 The following actions took place at the meeting:

Entered into agreement to be a part of the Racine County Intergovernmental Cooperation Council (RCICC)
Updates from various Village departments.
Chief Von Drasek gave an update on local police activity

Please note that this is a summary of the actions taken and the discussion had at the meeting. All Village Board meeting minutes can be found here. Minutes are posted online after approval by the Village Board.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 12 at 6:00 pm at the Village Hall. Those who wish to view the meeting may do via Zoom. Information on how to access the meeting is below.

Link: https://zoom.us/j/97528393178?pwd=cXdDMXdUenZtZFFvdHFLV3c3MVd1UT09

Call In Number: 1-312-626-6799

Meeting ID: 975 2839 3178

Passcode: 081965

Village of Wind Point, Wisconsin

215 E. Four Mile Rd.

Racine, WI 53402

262.639.3524