Published by the Village of Union Grove - January 2022
We hope you and your loved ones have had a safe and happy holiday season! Village Offices will be open on Monday, January 3, and all garbage and recycling routes will take place as scheduled on Tuesday, January 4.
Christmas Tree Disposals
Union Grove Public Works will pick up Christmas trees left near the edge of the road during the month of January. Lights, ornaments and other decorations must be removed for trees to be collected. Only Christmas trees will be collected and no other yard waste or branches can be collected at this time. It is not necessary to call in to schedule a pick-up but please call the Village Offices at (262) 878-1818 if your tree does not get picked up within 10 days.
Radar Speed Sign Approved on Hwy. 11
The Village has received approval from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to install a radar speed sign on Highway 11 (15th Ave.). The sign will be installed near the intersection at 14th Ave./Shumann Dr. for westbound traffic. The sign will display the speed of each vehicle as it approaches the 30mph speed limit zone (and 20mph school zone). The purpose of the sign will be to decrease speeding in this area and particularly near the pony path crossing to the elementary school. The radar speed sign is expected to be installed in January or February.
New Rec. Programs this Month
Get your 2022 off to an active start by participating in one or more of the new recreation programs offered at the Union Grove Municipal Center. Following is a list of ongoing programs that do not require advanced registration (unless otherwise noted):

  • Chair Yoga - Every Tuesday, 9-10 a.m. $12/session.
  • Mixed Flow Yoga - Every Tuesday, 6-7 p.m. $12/session.
  • Toddler Yoga - Every Thursday, 12:30-1:15 p.m. Ages 2-4. $12/session.
  • Youth Karate - Every Thursday, 5-6 p.m. Ages 8-12. $12/session.
  • Adult Karate - Every Thursday, 6-7 p.m. Ages 13+. $12/session.
  • Make & Take - 1st Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cost varies by project; register in advance at Village Offices.
  • Yoga Nidra - 2nd Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $12/session.
  • Restorative Yoga - 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $12/session.

To view a flyer with a full listing of 2022 programs, click here, or visit the Union Grove Recreation webpage.
Snow and Ice Removal Reminders
  • Sidewalks - Snow and ice is required to be removed from the full width of the sidewalk within 24 hours from the end of snowfall by the owner, occupant or person in charge of the property located along the sidewalk. If snow or ice is not cleared, the Village may have it cleared and the owner will be sent a statement for the actual labor cost of removal by the Village.

  • Disposal of Snow into the Street - Blowing or disposing snow into the street is prohibited.

  • Fire Hydrants - Residents are responsible for clearing snow around fire hydrants that are adjacent to their property.


  • Snow Emergencies - A snow emergency may be declared by the Village in the event of hazardous weather conditions (typically when there is at least 3 inches of accumulation of a 24 hour period). During a snow emergency, vehicles cannot be parked on any public street in the Village. Emergencies are announced on the Village website and local media outlets (WTMJ-TV, WDJT-TV, WISN-TV and WITI-TV).
Planning for 2022 Milldrum St. Project
A road construction project on Milldrum St. (between 18th Ave. and 17th Ave.) is being planned to take place in the summer of 2022. The project will involve pavement replacement, curb and gutter replacement (as needed), sidewalk replacement and addition, storm sewer improvements, water main enlarging and looping, and replacement of the lift station on the southwest corner of 18th Ave. and Milldrum St. The work will need to be coordinated to occur while school is on summer break.

On December 15, the Water, Wastewater, Storm Water & Streets Committee made a recommendation to proceed into the design phase of the project. It is expected that the Village Engineer will present updates on the design process at the Committee’s next meeting, which is scheduled on Monday, January 17 at 6 p.m. (in the Municipal Center, 2nd floor board room). Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Property Tax Payments Due January 31
The first installment of property taxes is due by January 31. Payments may be made by mail, dropbox or in-person at the Union Grove Municipal Center. Please note the dropbox is now located on the west end of the parking lot. Payments made by mail must be postmarked by January 31 in order to be accepted as timely. Payments may also be made online (processing fee applies). After January 31, tax payments must be made to the Racine County Treasurer’s Office. If you need a copy of your tax bill or receipt, you can find documents online using Racine County's MyTaxBill web app or contact the Village office at (262) 878-1818.
2022 Collections Calendar
The 2022 Residential Garbage & Recycling Collections calendar was enclosed with the property tax bills and copies can also be downloaded by clicking here. The calendar contains Johns Disposal garbage, recycling and yard waste dates, as well as Union Grove DPW brush collection dates. All garbage and recycling collection schedules will remain the same in 2022.
Pet License Reminders
Attention dog and cat owners: don't forget to obtain annual licenses! The fee for the license is $10.00 per neutered/spayed animals and $15.00 for un-neutered/un-spayed animals. Village ordinance requires proof of rabies vaccinations for all cats and dogs. If you have licensed your pet in the past, and the rabies vaccination is still valid, you do not need to submit proof - we have it on file. However, if this is a new license, or if your animal was vaccinated in the last year, please provide the certificate from the veterinarian. There is a $10.00 penalty assessed for each animal licensed after March 30. If you are requesting licenses by mail or dropbox, please submit your payment and rabies certificate with a license application form.
Village Board Nomination Deadlines
Nomination forms to run for Village Trustee in the Spring Election will be accepted through Tuesday, January 4 at 5 p.m. Village Board Trustee seats #2, #4 and #6 will be on the ballot. As of the writing of this newsletter, nomination forms have been submitted by incumbent Adam Graf for Trustee #4, incumbent Amy Sasse for Trustee #6 and non-incumbent Sandy Born for Trustee #2. A notice of noncandidacy has been submitted by Gordon Svendsen. Nomination forms must be filed with the Union Grove Village Office. Copies of these nomination forms can be obtained at the Village Office or online. For more information on running in the Spring Election, contact Village Clerk Rebecca Wallendal at (262) 878-1818 or rwallendal@uniongrove.net.
Village Board Updates
The Village Board held a regular meeting on December 13. Following is a recap of actions that took place:

December 13 Regular Meeting:
  • Approved Ordinance 2021-10, repealing sections of the Village Code relating to the health department due to health services moving to a County division in 2022.
  • Approved Resolution 2021-22, transferring funds from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund.
  • Approved a Structurally Balanced Budget Policy.
  • Approved a Procurement Card Policy.
  • Approved updates to the Long-Range Financial Plan.
  • Approved revisions to the Educational Assistance Policy.
  • Approved discontinuing COVID-19 Precautionary Leave Time.
  • Approved Ordinance 2021-11, revising Village Code sections relating to Plan of Operations.
  • Approved Resolution 2021-23, revising the Village fee schedule to remove the fee for Plan of Operations.
  • Authorized the use of fire and rescue facility impact fees for architectural and engineering services relating to fire station planning, in an amount not to exceed $12,446.
  • Approved Resolution 2021-25, authorizing the Village to enter into settlement agreements with opioid manufacturers.
  • Approved Pay Request #4 the for Industrial Park Infrastructure Improvements project.

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Upcoming Meetings Schedule
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are currently being held in-person at the Union Grove Municipal Center in the second floor Village Board Room. Teleconference call-in numbers and access codes will be posted on meeting agendas when a call-in option is available. Meeting dates and times are subject to change.

  • January 3 - Plan Commission (CANCELED)
  • January 10 - Administration Committee (5:30 p.m.)
  • January 10 - Village Board (6 p.m.)
  • January 12 - Library Board (5 p.m. at the library)
  • January 12 - Fire Commission (6 p.m. at the fire station)
  • January 13 - Recreation & Parks Committee (6 p.m.)
  • January 17 - Water, Wastewater, Storm Water & Streets (6 p.m.)
  • January 24 - Village Board (6 p.m.)
  • January 25 - Police Commission (5:30 p.m.)

Visit the Village Meetings webpage for meeting agendas, which are posted at least 24 hours before the meeting time.