November 2022
Unofficial Election Results
Unofficial results and statistics are now posted!! To see the results please CLICK HERE

To view the full County unofficial results you can go to the Racine County Clerk Website or CLICK HERE

The election went very well and we had over 79% voter turnout!!
Thank You Election Workers!!


Poll workers are vital to the election process and on behalf of the Village of Wind Point - THANK YOU!!

We thank you for the work you do and look forward to having you all back at the next election.
 
If you would like to sign up to become a poll worker contact the Village Office at 262-639-3524 or info@windpoint.org.
2023 Village Budget
The 2023 Village Budget has been adopted at the Village Board meeting last night after a public hearing. The culmination of the budget process is the adoption of the budget 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, Wind Point's budget serves as a policy and project outline, a communication tool, and an operations plan. Thank you to the Village Board and community members for their input and assistance in building this budget.

The following resolutions were approved last night:

  • RESOLUTION NO. 22-R01 A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE CURRENT TAX YEAR LEVY
TO FUND THE PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET - To View Resolution CLICK HERE

  • RESOLUTION NO. 22-R02 -A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE RESERVES FOR THE 2023 BUDGET - To View Resolution CLICK HERE

  • RESOLUTION NO. 22-R03 - A RESOLUTION TO SET THE VILLAGE SCHEDULE OF FEES, DEPOSITS AND FORFEITURES - To View Resolution CLICK HERE

  • RESOLUTION NO. 22-R04 - A RESOLUTION TO SET THE VILLAGE SCHEDULE OF
FEES, DEPOSITS AND FORFEITURES - To View Resolution CLICK HERE

Significant Budget Impacts for 2023

  • Village revenues are expected to increase by 2.1% from 2022.
  • Tax levy amount will increase by 0.22% ($2,436), which is the maximum allowed by the State of Wisconsin under the levy limit law. Since 2012 our total tax levy has increased by only 2.5%.
  • The Village is passing on half of the recycling fee ($21,563) to residents as allowed by state law. taxpayers will see about a $25 increase on their tax bill under the recycling fee section.
  • The Village expects a 27.5% ($1,200) increase in Lighthouse revenue by making a small increase in the fees for hall rental and tour admissions.
  • Increase in our police contract services to the Village of North Bay by 8.4% ($2,162).
  • The Village has agreed to a 3% increase in pay for staff as a cost-of-living increase.
  • Increase in police patrol hours by 300 Hours
  • The Police Department will receive a 3% cost of living increase with an additional 2.4% increase as a parity pay increase to make it more in line with neighboring departments.
  • DPW road patching budget will increase by $10,000 so that our village roads will be repaired in a manner that will allow the life of the roads to be extended.
  • The Village Board has agreed to purchase a new front-end loader for $214,000.
  • The Wind Point Lighthouse's memorial brick garden will see a $5,000 repair as part of the overall Lighthouse capital plan.

Due to the budget constraints set by the state, the Village has had to reevaluate some of the other projects that were part of our capital improvement plan.

  • The roof of the Village Administration Building and DPW garage were set to be replaced at a cost of $36,897. Upon further inspection and discussion, this project has been moved to the 2024 budget.
  • $157,500 worth of road work has been reevaluated and moved into future budgets.
  • $45,921 for a new police cruiser has been allocated to a future budget.

To View a copy of the 2023 Budget CLICK HERE

A more in depth 2023 Budget packet with narrative will be released in a future E-News.


If you have any questions please email the Village Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Brian Graziano at b.graziano@windpoint.org, or call 262-639-3524.

Chief Rick's Safety Corner
Hi All,

Chief Rick Von Drasek here - as part of the Wind Point Police Department and Village's focus on public safety, we want to start a bimonthly message to our residents of public safety tips.

Home Crime Prevention Tips
  • Have a neighbor watch your residence while your gone.
  • Lock all doors and windows when you are not at home.
  • Consider using a timing device to activate different lights at various intervals maintaining the appearance that someone is home (especially with the days getting shorter in the colder months).
  • Close drapes and shades to prevent others from being able to observe the lack of activity in the residence.
  • If you're going on a trip contact the Police Department and advise them of the following: When you are leaving and when you plan to return.  Who has permission to be at the residence. If there is any way to contact you or who can be contacted in case of an emergency.
  • Do Not speak openly in public about your intent to not be home. (Always be cautious of your conversation, you never know who may be listening).
  • If your plans are to be gone for several days or weeks, contact someone to remove the snow or cut the grass while you are away.

"Always remember, if you see something, say something"

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at: policechief@windpoint.org
Village of Wind Point, Wisconsin
215 E. Four Mile Rd.
Racine, WI 53402
262.639.3524