Monday, November 22, 2021

Village of Whitefish Bay Official Weekly Newsletter
Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley

My wife and I are heartbroken to hear the tragic news from Waukesha's parade and would like to extend our deepest condolences to their community.  

We hope all can find comfort with friends and family this week of Thanksgiving. -kb

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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing?
What is the Thanksgiving refuse and recycling collection schedule?
  • Refuse/Recycling normally picked up on Thursday, November 25, 2021, will be picked up on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
  • Refuse/Recycling normally picked up on Friday, November 26, 2021, will be picked up on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

When is Village Hall closed for the Thanksgiving holiday? Village Hall and Police Administration are closed Thursday, November 25, 2021, and Friday, November 26, 2021. Normal office hours resume on Monday, November 29, 2021.

When is leaf collection this week? Leaf collection will take place Monday through Wednesday this week as a result of the holiday. Leaf collection will end the week of November 29, 2021. More details below!

When is the FINAL brush chipper collection? Brush/Chipper material will be collected by Village crews next week (beginning Monday, November 29). This is the FINAL week of brush chipper collection.

Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.
Village Meeting Agendas:
Last Week's Meetings:

  • Monday, November 15, 6:00 p.m., Village Board Room

  • Tuesday, November 16, 5:30 p.m., Virtual GoToMeeting

  • Thursday, November 18, 5:30 p.m., Village Board Room
This Week's Meetings:

No meetings this week. For other meeting agendas and minutes, please visit the Agenda Center page.

Please take note that some meetings are currently in-person and some meetings are virtual.
From The Merchants Of Whitefish Bay:
The Village of Whitefish Bay and Business Improvement District (BID) are deeply saddened by the senseless tragedy in Waukesha that occurred yesterday evening. Our thoughts go out to the victims and their families during this time.

The Village and BID will be meeting over the next few days to review the status of the 2021 Holiday Stroll. More information will be provided via the village newsletter, website, and social media as it is available.
Updates From The Police Department:
Police Chief Public Swearing-In Ceremony:

Please join us for the public swearing-in ceremony for Chief Whitaker on Tuesday, November 23, at 9:00 a.m. Sendik’s will be donating cake and coffee for the event. Please join us if you are able!

On November 2, following a six month recruitment process, the Whitefish Bay Police Commission voted unanimously to appoint Patrick Whitaker to the Chief of Police position effective immediately. Chief Whitaker had been serving as Interim Chief since April of this year. Click here for more information.
Overnight Winter Parking Begins December 1:

Winter overnight parking is enforced from 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. from December 1 through March 31. Vehicles still need to abide by all other parking regulations for the location in which they are parked. An overnight parking permit does not supersede time zone restrictions or other restrictions on a block, and vehicles with overnight parking permits must be moved once every 24 hours. The overnight parking regulations are as follows:
  • Free Nightly Parking Permission: Each license plate gets 25 free parking nights per calendar year. You can request this free nightly permission to park on any street in the Village. In the winter, parking shall be in front or across the street of the residence making the request based on even/odd date (see below). Request free nightly parking at the following webpage: https://parking.wfbvillage.org/
  • Overnight Monthly Parking Permit: Monthly permits can be purchased for any street in Whitefish Bay. In the winter, parking shall be in front or across the street of the residence making the request based on even/odd date (see below).
  • Where Do I Park in the winter (12/1/21 through 3/31/22)? Alternative Side - Even/Odd – Parking: In the winter, monthly permit holders and free nightly permissions will be required to follow alternate side parking. Vehicles should park on the even-numbered side of the street with an even calendar date before midnight, and on the odd-numbered side of the street on those nights with an odd calendar date before midnight (unless an exemption applies). Vehicles with monthly overnight parking permits must be moved once every 24 hours.
  • Overnight Monthly Permit Cost: Permits cost $30.00 per month. Permits are available to purchase online beginning at 5:00 a.m. on the 15th of the month for the next month. Permits are available for sale in person during police administration hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and online 24 hours per day at the following webpage: https://parking.wfbvillage.org/. If the permit is purchased after the 15th of the month, the fee is reduced to $15.00.
  • How many months can I purchase at one time? Beginning December 15, 2021, you may purchase up to 12 months of overnight parking at a time within the 2022 calendar year. You cannot purchase a permit for 2023 until December 15, 2022.
  • What if my parking is already limited to one side of the street and/or my residence borders Glendale? In these circumstances, you would be allowed to park directly in front of your residence year-round with a monthly overnight parking permit. However, an overnight parking permit does not supersede time zone restrictions or other restrictions on a block. The Village will work with residents on a case-by-case basis for other unique circumstances. In addition, Public Works may temporarily need to restrict parking on these streets on an as-needed basis for snow removal.  
If you have any questions, please contact the Whitefish Bay Police Department at 414-962-3830.
Updates From Public Works:
LED Streetlight Project: Last week electrical contractors began the Village Streetlight LED Lamp conversion. Work will begin on the east/west streets then proceed to the north/south streets in the Village. It is expected to take an estimated 2 months to complete all of this changeover work. Please reduce your speed and be careful around this and all roadway work zones.

In October, the Village Board approved switching approximately 1,500 High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lamp streetlights to LED lamp streetlights of a comparable color and brightness.

Based on community feedback, the Board chose to use utilize the 20 watt 2700K LED lamps on residential roadways and 30 watt 2700K LED lamps on collector roadways.
LED lighting is much more cost efficient and will have both economic and environmental benefits for our community. Those benefits include:
  • Through an estimated 70% power use reduction, a savings of over $1,200,000 in utility costs over 20 years could be realized as compared to our current HPS lamp streetlights.
  • LED lamp fixtures will yield reduced maintenance and repair costs because LED lamps burn out or fail much less frequently as compared to HPS lamps.
  • Reduced energy consumption and carbon footprint which supports the Action Item 1 from the Triple Bottom Line, Resilience, Culture Section of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. This Action Item specified that the Village “Improve energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption by considering efficiency standards…and monitoring Village buildings for energy efficiency and making needed changes as soon as possible.”
DNR Comment Period:

The Village has requested grant funding from the DNR to replace a number of lead service lines as part of the Blackthorne Place reconstruction project. The DNR has an open public comment period for this project through 11/26/21. This request is not related to drinking water quality. Information on Whitefish Bay water quality from the North Shore Water Commission can be found here.
Two Weeks Left For Curbside Leaf Collection:

Collection is weekly, but there is no specific collection schedule. The DPW will run yard waste crews to pick-up leaves until the first significant snowfall or through December 3, 2021.

Collection is dependent on crew availability and the volume of leaves that need to be collected. Leaves should be placed in the in the street, near the curb but away from storm inlets. Frequently asked questions about the curbside collection program can be found here.
Updates from Village Hall
2022 Village Budget Approved: The 2022 Village Budget was approved at the Village Board meeting on November 15, 2021. The Village Board and Staff continue to seek strategies to increase efficiency and cost effectiveness, while maintaining exemplary service levels in the Village.

Please click here to view the adopted 2022 Village Budget. The Letter of Transmittal is a great place to start if you are interested in reviewing the budget document. It provides an introduction to the budget as well as an overview of significant budget impacts. The Year-In-Review provides a great recap of the 2021 accomplishments. Please see below to view the 2022 Village Budget impact on a home with an average assessed value and average utility usage:
DPW Job Opening:

The Department of Public Works is seeking applicants to fill the position of Service Worker/Collector. Hourly rate starts at $24.38/hour with a 6 year pay increase plan and excellent benefits.

This full time position performs automated refuse and/or recycling collection, general labor tasks including but not limited to landscape maintenance, yard waste collection, tree/forestry maintenance, utility operation and maintenance, park and building maintenance, street maintenance as well as other general labor duties within the Department of Public Works. Click here for more information and to apply.
Police Officer Job Opening:

The Whitefish Bay Police Department is accepting applications to fill a vacancy for the position of Police Officer. Please click here for a for a full job posting and additional details.

A DJ-LE-330 form is required. Do not complete the standard Village of Whitefish Bay online job application. You must complete the DJ-LE-330 form found by following the link above. Email completed applications to Lieutenant Andrew Mroz: a.mroz@wfbvillage.org
Library Program Room Rental Available:
The library's program room is again available for rent with a few restrictions. The Program Room has tiered pricing with a discount for Whitefish Bay residents.

Room is available for meetings with these restrictions in place:
  • No parties allowed including no birthday parties, no baby or bridal showers, etc
  • No food or drink is allowed (water only)
  • Maximum number of people in the room is 40 people standing or seated, or 30 people seated at tables for classroom style
The room includes a whiteboard and a projector screen. The size of the room is 31’6” x 54’4”. Click here to read more about renting our space and pricing.
Updates From The Whitefish Bay Library:
Thanksgiving Hours: The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26. We will reopen with regular hours on Saturday, November 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mondays Through December 13:
  • Friluftsliv Storytime at School House Park, Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Friluftsliv is the Nordic concept of getting outdoors, translated to 'free air life', and we'll be embracing this concept as part of our outdoor storytime in School House Park this winter! We'll be bundled up to brave the weather, and we encourage you to do the same. Registration Required.
  • Please note that the event is weather permitting. Storytime will be canceled if there is rain, snow, or if the temperatures drop significantly below freezing. Follow us on Facebook for up to date information.

Take and Make Winter Scenes: Wednesday, December 1, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Stretch your paper crafting skills by creating 3D paper winter scene. This is a great craft for older kids. For younger children, it’s a great family craft! We ask that you take one craft kit per child and practice good social distancing and mask wearing when picking up your kit.
Merchants OF WFB December Events:
Ice Sculpture Crawl and Demonstration: On Saturday, December 18, 2021, stop by and check out the Ice Sculpture Demonstration near Consaul Commons (by the clock, 402 E. Silver Spring Dr.). from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by Ice Sculpture Crawl on Silver Spring Drive. Enjoy a number of different ice sculptures along Silver Spring Drive starting from High Brow Boutique and finishing at Keller Williams.

Visit with Santa: The Merchants of Whitefish Bay invite you to visit with Santa on Saturday, December 18, 2021, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. near Consaul Commons (by the clock, 402 E. Silver Spring Dr.).

Visit Santa's Mailbox: Make your list, check it twice, then pop it into Santa's Mailbox. The Merchants of Whitefish Bay have a direct connection to the North Pole so we know Santa will get each letter! Find it until December 23, 2021, at 316 E. Silver Spring Drive.
Community Spotlight:
Updates From the School District:

Holiday COVID-19 Testing for District Students & Staff: As the Holidays are approaching, the District and Accelerated Labs would like to make sure you have uninterrupted, free COVID-19 testing services available throughout holiday breaks.

Save the Date! Thanksgiving Break is November 24-26, 2021

Incoming 4K Virtual Visit: December 10, 2021: Whitefish Bay Resident families of students who turn 4 on or before September 1, 2022, are invited to a Virtual 4K Visit at Cumberland or Richards Elementary Schools. This virtual event will include an overview of the 4K program, an introduction of key staff members, information about the enrollment process and time for Q&A. Please visit our school website to register for this event with your neighborhood school.
NSHD Healthy Highlight 11//21- Alzheimer’s Awareness Month:
 
Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive brain disorder, and not a normal part of aging.
As part of the Programs and Services for Older Adults, the Wisconsin DHS has put together resources to help navigate the world of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease:
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resources | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, in Wisconsin:
  • 120,000 people aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s in Wisconsin.
  • 10.9% of people aged 45 and older have subjective cognitive decline.
  • 196,000 family caregivers bear the burden of the disease in Wisconsin.
  • 204 million hours of unpaid care provided by Alzheimer’s caregivers.
  • $3.4 billion is the value of the unpaid care.
  • $777 million is the cost of Alzheimer’s to the state Medicaid program.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offers free virtual memory screenings which allow individuals to receive one-on-one, confidential memory screenings from a qualified professional using their computer, smart phone, or tablet. This service, which is part of AFA’s National Memory Screening Program, began during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that people could still get screened from the safety and comfort of their homes.

When are virtual memory screenings conducted? Screenings are done by appointment every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET) and every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (ET). Appointments can be scheduled by calling AFA at 866-232-8484 or by clicking here.

Can anyone get screened? YES! The program is free and open to everyone-there are no minimum age or insurance requirements.
Whitefish Bay Woman's Club Event - Holiday Tea:

You’re Invited: Whitefish Bay Woman’s Club Holiday Tea on Wednesday, December 8, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 600 E Henry Clay St, Whitefish Bay, WI.

Enjoy fancy finger sandwiches and desserts inside the fully decorated Woman’s Club. Reserve your spot by Wednesday, December 1, 2021, by emailing roseginger478@gmail.com.

$20.00 per person. Wine will be available ($5.00 per glass).
Bay Bridge Event - An Evening with Najee Brown:

Join us on December 8 at 7:00 p.m. for a virtual hour with activist & playwright Najee Brown. We will discuss the significance of his play The Bus Stop & his narratives featuring the voices of people of color. A link to view the play will be sent in advance of December 8. Registration is required: Register here.
Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa:

Celebrate the Holiday at the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., on December 11, at Dominican High School (120 E. Silver Spring Drive).

Enjoy visiting and taking pictures with Santa, raffles, face painting, story-telling, and breakfast, including pancakes, sausages, juice, milk & coffee. Tickets are available at the door, at Winkies Variety Store, or from Kiwanis members - $8.00 per adult (10 and up) and $5.00 per child (over 2 years of age). Proceeds benefit Kiwanis charities. Email for more information.
Other Community Links:
Village of Whitefish Bay | Phone: (414) 962-6690 | Fax: (414) 962-5651