Spring Election is on Tuesday, April 5 |
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The polls for the Village of Wind Point will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Wind Point Public Works Garage, 215 E. Four Mile Road. The garage is located at the end of the driveway next to Village Green Park.
To view a sample ballot for the election please click here.
Registering to Vote
You can check your registration status by going to My Vote. If you need to register to vote you can do so at the polls on Election Day. When registering to vote, please remember to bring a copy of an appropriate document to verify your Wind Point residency. You can find a list of proof of residency documents by clicking here.
If you have any questions about voting or elections, please contact the Village Office at 262-639-3524 or info@windpoint.org.
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Meet our new Village Administrator, Brian Graziano |
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Let’s extend a very warm welcome to our new Village Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer, Brian Graziano, whose first day was March 28. Most recently, Brian served as the Administrator of the Town of Burlington (2019 to present). However, prior to that, Brian spent nearly six years working for the Racine County Clerk of Courts as Court Supervisor and Administrative Deputy, where among many other duties, he prepared the annual budget and supervised 48 people, He also has had experience in the banking industry as a consumer lending underwriter.
Brian holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Parkside and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Southeast Missouri State University. Outside of work, Brian enjoys spending time with his family and doing anything outdoors.
“I am pleased to follow Wind Point’s talented prior Administrators and I will do my very best to be a strong, responsive resource for the Village Board and residents. There are opportunities for the Village, and I am excited to listen to new ideas and research all available options. Wind Point is a great community with so many people who care about it and each other! Please do not hesitate to contact me for anything. Thank you for this opportunity, I look forward to the work ahead.”
Contact Information
Phone: 262-639-3524
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On Friday the 25th, there was a water main break on Beacon Ln. Many homes experienced partial to complete loss of water pressure, lasting several hours. The main was fixed and reburied that day.
If you see upwelling water or unexplained water running in the street please report it to the Public Works Department,
262-639-3560.
Just a reminder: to prevent damage to any underground utilities always call Diggers Hotline before you dig. 800-242-8511
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Yard Waste Collection- Begins April 18 |
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The first yard waste collection day of the season is Monday, April 18. You can view the pick up calendar on the Village's Website.
Collections will be bi-weekly (same week as recycling) through November. Residents may continue to use compostable paper bags, or you may use reusable containers. Containers must be labeled “Yard Waste” and cannot be any larger than 32 gallons in size. Yard waste includes leaves, grass clippings, yard and garden debris, and brush including clean woody vegetative material no greater than 4 inches in diameter. Yard waste does not include branches, stumps, roots, or shrubs with intact root balls.
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Branch Collection- Begins April 12 |
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The first branch collection date is Tuesday, April 12. Collections will continue on the second Tuesday of each month through November by the Wind Point Public Works Department. Please remember the following branch collection procedures are in place to help keep this service as cost-effective as possible:
- Branches should be placed by the road in small, reasonably uniform piles with the cut end toward the road, all in the same direction.
- Piles should not exceed 4 feet in height and 4 feet in width.
- Branches that exceed 8 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter will not be collected.
- Residents are asked to keep branches at their original length and not cut into smaller pieces (unless over 8 feet in length).
- Up to 15 minutes will be spent per property on collecting and chipping; if it takes longer than 15 minutes, a tag will be left on the remaining piles and the owner will have the option to remove the piles or have them collected for a fee.
- Branch collection is for tree maintenance, not tree removal. If you hire someone to remove trees on your property, please do not use the Village branch collection service for removing the debris from your property.
If you have any questions please contact the Village Office at 262-639-3524.
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Coyotes tend to hunt small rodents and rabbits, and may sometimes attack small pets. Coyotes seldom attack people and are mostly more afraid of you than you are of them. The DNR provides the following techniques to manage coyote nuisances.
- Remove potential food sources such as open garbage cans, bird feeders, and pet food bowls. Never intentionally feed coyotes.
- Do not provide food and water for other wildlife. It may attract coyotes and their prey.
- Clear brush and undergrowth in your yard.
- Use scare tactics if you see a coyote. Yell and make loud noises, shake or throw pop cans filled with coins, throw a ball, shoe, sticks, or other objects or spray the coyote with water. You can also buy ultrasonic dog repellents or pocket-sized air horns.
- Trapping and hunting of coyotes on your property are legal year-round without a DNR license.
If you see an injured or sick coyote call the Wisconsin Humane Society (262) 554-6699
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Video by Dane County Public Health Department on how to handle coyotes. |
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The Village Board of Trustees met for a regular meeting on March 10, 2022 The following actions took place at the meeting:
- Approved the purchase of a speed control sign.
- Approved the employment agreement with Brian Graziano.
- Approved the permit application for Wind Point Living’s use of the Village Green for July 16.
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, April 14 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.
Call In Number: 1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 975 2839 3178
Passcode: 081965
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Village of Wind Point, Wisconsin
215 E. Four Mile Rd.
Racine, WI 53402
262.639.3524
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