Architectural Board: August 14 – 6:00 P.M. (Agenda)

Library Board: August 16 – 6:00 P.M.

Park & Open Space Board: August 16 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)

Festivals Committee: August 16 – 6:30 P.M. (Agenda)

On Tuesday, August 8, the Mequon Common Council held its monthly meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall. During the Committee of the Whole portion of the meeting, the Council reviewed the process that will be undertaken over the coming months to introduce credit card processing at City facilities beginning in 2024 and received a status update on the Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Department, which was formally established on January 1.

Thereafter, during the regular meeting, the Council adopted one ordinance and approved a number of resolutions, which included:

• Granting final plat approval for the sixth phase of The Enclave at Mequon Preserve, consisting of 12 single-family lots located at 7901 West Preserve Parkway
• Approving a second amendment to the development agreement between the City and P2 Development for the Town Center Townhomes located at 11110-11112 and 11040 N. Buntrock Avenue, extending the project’s completion deadline to October 27, 2023
• Amending Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code, expanding the number of voting members on the Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Board of Directors from 5 to 7
• Amending the City’s Financial Policies to include Policy Statement 18: Payment Card Acceptance
• Approving a 20-Year limited term conservation easement and intergovernmental cooperation agreement between the City and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Mequon Nature Preserve, in connection with a reforestation and wetland restoration project
• Ratifying an emergency repair of the City Hall HVAC system in the amount of $16,050 and annualized expenditures in excess of $25,000 with Dillett Mechanical during FY2023
• Ratifying emergency motor replacement and pump repair at the Community Pool in the amount of $9,678, a change order in the amount of $6,436 for the installation of new lighting in the Library parking lot, and annualized expenditures in excess of $25,000 with Gillitzer Electric during FY2023
• Authorizing staff to enter into lease agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for three Chevrolet Equinoxes at an estimated 3-year cost of $57,388
• Approving the first amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Village of Thiensville, establishing the Southern Ozaukee Fire & EMS Department
• Approving the purchase of four 2024 Ford Interceptor SUVs from Ewald Automotive Group and the purchase and installation of associated equipment from General Communications in an amount not-to-exceed $195,876
• Approving receipt of a donation from the Mequon-Thiensville Community Foundation in the estimated amount of $19,000, for the purchase and training of a new Police K9 dog and other associated equipment
• Awarding a contract to rehabilitate seven sewer laterals in the Riverland Drive Lift Station “H” area to Aqualis in the amount of $123,027
• Approving a contract award for the completion of MMSD post-sewer lateral rehabilitation reporting requirements in the Riverland Drive “H” and Riverdale Park “F” Lift Station areas to raSmith in an amount not-to-exceed $39,062
• Awarding a contract for the inspection of 218 sanitary sewer laterals in the Ranch Road “E” Lift Station Area to raSmith in an amount not-to-exceed $186,804

A summary of all action taken by the Common Council is available via condensed meeting minutes, or the video broadcast. The Common Council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, September 12.    

Water Utility Master Plan Now Available

The Water Utility Commission will review a draft of the update to the Water Utility Master Plan at the September 12 meeting. The document is currently available for review on the City’s website here. The document’s subsections include: customer assessment, water supply and demand, assessment of the existing distribution system, utility fiscal performance, key principles and an implementation plan. The intent is that the Water Utility Commission will review and discuss the draft document at the September meeting, and pending any final modifications to the document, formally accept the document at the October meeting. Any questions regarding the document can be directed to the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Kristen Lundeen, klundeen@ci.mequon.wi.us.  

Sewer Work to Take Place on County Line Road 

Pool Events and Food Truck Schedule

Don’t miss the DJ Party at the Community Pool tomorrow, Saturday, August 12, from 11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. There will be a limbo contest, pool races, and much more! 

Additionally, below is the food truck schedule for the next two weeks, weather permitting. All food trucks will serve from 11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. unless otherwise noted.

   - Monday, August 14: busy B tea (Noon-5:00 P.M.)

   - Saturday, August 19: Chick-fil-A Food Truck

   - Monday, August 21: Go Nutz Donutz

   - Tuesday, August 22: Go Nutz Donutz

   - Wednesday, August 23: The Smokin’ C’s BBQ

   - Saturday, August 26: Chick-fil-A Food Truck

DNR Asks Public to Help Prevent Battery Fires

Last month, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a press release on used battery safety and disposal, in response to recent fires at recycling facilities in Wisconsin. While it is hard to pinpoint the exact cause

of each fire, the DNR urges residents not to throw rechargeable batteries, electronics, and other materials that could cause a fire in trash or recycling bins. Some batteries such as single-use alkaline batteries are safe to put in the trash, but lithium-ion batteries found in many electronics are not. Here are helpful tips about disposing and storing of batteries:



• Take used, rechargeable batteries to local collection sites. Search for nearby sites through battery recycling organization Call2Recycle’s website or by calling 1-877-2-RECYCLE.
• Recycle old electronics through E-Cycle Wisconsin. Visit the DNR’s list of collection sites and free mail-back programs.
• Don’t put electronics or rechargeable batteries in trash or recycling containers.
• When storing batteries for recycling, tape the terminals or put each battery in an individual plastic bag to prevent batteries from accidentally sparking if terminals touch.
• Store damaged (swollen, bent, punctured or crushed) batteries or devices in sand or kitty litter.
• Do not try to take non-removable batteries out of devices, as this could damage the battery and cause a fire.

For more information, visit the DNR webpage on the proper handling of used batteries.

Pollution Prevention Tips for Local Businesses

Flowing rain, melting snow and even water generated from businesses is classified as stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff picks up excess fertilizer and pesticides, oil, sand, leaves, grass clippings, and many other pollutants. All businesses have the potential to contribute to stormwater pollution. Pollutants in stormwater can reach freshwater systems and then cause human and environmental problems. Businesses that work with food or animals have a greater potential to contribute bacteria to the region’s freshwater resources. Local businesses interested in furthering efforts to protect shared water resources can learn more by visiting Respect Our Waters website.

City of Mequon

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Mequon, WI 53092

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