WFB Newsletter for the week of 5-8-23

Monday, May 8, 2023

Village of Whitefish Bay Official Weekly Newsletter

Message from the Village President, Kevin Buckley

Last week, the Village Board approved an $80,000 CDA grant for Drybar, a new merchant on Silver Spring, which is scheduled to open at the end of July. This year, the CDA has granted $260,000 in TIF funds to four new merchants.

Since 2020, Silver Spring has reduced its vacancies from 26 to just 4, which is a testament to the excellent work of the BID, CDA, and Village staff in retaining and attracting new merchants to create a vibrant business district.

Have a great week! -kb

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Why Is The Village Hall Phone Ringing?

What is the Refuse and Recycling collection schedule for Memorial Day (May 29)? Refuse and recycling normally picked up on Monday, May 29, will be picked up on Tuesday, May 30.

When is the next yard waste collection?

Yard waste will be collected on your normal refuse/recycling pickup day. Link here to review the 2023 Refuse and Recycling Schedule

When is the 3rd and Final Tax Installment Payment Due? The final tax installment is due Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Click here for more information.

Have a question? Send us an email or give us a call at (414) 962-6690.

WEEKLY MEETING BRIEF

Last Week's Meetings:

Village Board Meeting

Monday, May 1, 6:00 p.m., Village Board Room and Via Zoom.

Architectural Review Commission

Thursday, May 4, 5:30 p.m., Village Hall Board Room and Via Zoom

Business Improvement District (BID)

Friday, May 5, 8:30 a.m., Village Board Room

This Week's Meetings:

Board of Appeals

Tuesday, May 9, 6:15 p.m., Village Hall Board Room

Village Board Meeting

May 1, 2023

1) Approval of Downtown Incentive Grant for DryBar

Based on the recommendation made by the Community Development Authority, the Village Board approved a Downtown Incentive Grant for DryBar in the amount of $80,000. The business will be located at 324 E. Silver Spring Drive.

2) Community Magazine Presentation by Trustee Balachandran

Trustee Balachandran presented a proposal for the development of a quarterly community magazine that would serve as a vehicle for announcements from various community groups and stakeholders. The Board provided feedback and requested that additional details pertaining to the potential organizational structure of the magazine be brought back at a future Village Board meeting.

3) Village President's Recommended Trustee Appointments

The Board approved President Buckley's recommended appointments of the Trustees to the various Boards, Commissions and Committees for 2023-2024.

4) Continued Discussion Regarding Creation of a Development Staff Position

The Board continued discussion on the merits of creating a fulltime staff position focused on community and economic development. There was consensus that a strategic planning session, facilitated by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) would be beneficial to create a unified vision as to what future economic development efforts could look like in the Village. Staff was directed to draft a job description for a Community Development / Economic Development position based on recommendations to be provided by the Trustees. The draft job description and potential fiscal impacts of the position will be brought back to the Board for review.

Update From Village Hall:

Professional Municipal Clerks Week:

Last week was Professional Municipal Clerks Week! Professional Municipal Clerks provide essential support in the administration of elections, often preparing ballots, training election officials, and tabulating and certifying election results.

They also serve as the official record keepers of their respective municipalities and are tasked with ensuring transparency and communication.

Clerks strive to always be impartial in handling their official duties, guided by the overarching goal of providing equal treatment to all Wisconsinites.

Shout out to Village Clerk Jaimie Krueger and Deputy Clerk Erin Granstrom for their dedication to Whitefish Bay!

Refuse / Recycling Reminders from the DPW:

Proper Cart Placement for Refuse and Recycling:

All household domestic waste (i.e. bagged trash/garbage) must be put inside carts for collection.
Only Village Carts may be used for Refuse and Recycling
All recycling goes in the blue recycling cart
All refuse goes in the gray refuse cart
Required cart placement is on the parkway, driveway apron, or outside alley garage with lid closed
Carts should open toward the street or alley with the handle toward the house
Carts should be placed at least three feet apart from each other and any other obstruction on both sides of cart, and a maximum of three feet from the curb
Additional carts (refuse and recycling) are available for sale for $75 each. Click here to download the cart order form. Contact Village Hall at 414-962-6690 with questions.

Important Documents:

Special Refuse Pickups:

Free special pickup of non-domestic waste item under 4’x4’x7’ (e.g., end table or chair). You do not need to call this in, and can place item in the refuse carts (if possible) or next to the cart for free on collection day.
Paid special refuse pickup of non-domestic waste over 4’x4’x7’ and under 5’x5’x15’ (e.g., large sectional sofa). Please call 414-962-6690 for more information. The cost is $45 and is paid at Village Hall.

Forbidden Items:

No grass clippings, contractor waste, or styrofoam peanuts are allowed in refuse or recycling.
No dirt or grass clippings are allowed in yard waste.
Only dried latex paint is allowed in refuse. Please remove lid and place dried latex cans next to the gray refuse cart. No other types of paint are acceptable in refuse or recycling.

Shorewood Drop Off Site Hours:

The Shorewood Refuse Drop Off Site is open the first and third Saturdays of each month, April through November, and the first Saturday of the month, December through March. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Click here for a list of disposal fees. *Proof of residency is required

Whitefish Bay Bike / Pedestrian Safety Initiative:

~ Monday, May 8th ~

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Lydell Community Center Rear Parking Lot

5205 W. Lydell Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

Join us on Silver Spring Drive on select Thursdays May through September for a few extra hours of shopping (and sipping!). Businesses will stay open late and will offer wine (June and August) and beer (May, July and September) for you to enjoy. You can expect special promotions and great live music each evening.

Next Sip and Shop: Thursday, May 25

Community Spotlight:

Town Bank Coin Counting and Shred Event

Save the Date! On Saturday, May 13th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Town Bank in Whitefish Bay is hosting the second annual free coin counting and shred event! If you have any old documents you need to get rid off or if you have been saving coins for a while, both services will be free of cost to you! Limit of 3 boxes/bags per person. Address is 105 W Silver Spring Drive, across the street from Dunkin Donuts

Whitefish Bay Public Library:

Menstrual Product Drive

Now Through May 18

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, was a popular novel with young readers in the 1970s. It’s known for its relatable portrayal of a young girl confronting early adolescent anxieties. In celebration of the release of the movie version of the book, Marcus Theatres, Milwaukee Public Libraries (including Whitefish Bay), and United Way are holding a menstrual product drive. Twenty-three percent of U.S. students struggle to afford menstrual hygiene products – we know these products can be costly to families and students. You can help today by participating in our drive. Drop off new in original packaging pads, tampons, and panty liners in the donation bin located in our front lobby.

Cultivating Resilience in Youth to Improve Their Mental Health & Well-Being!

Tuesday, May 9, 6:30 p.m.

Please Register- https://www.wfblibrary.org/our_events/?eid=1447

This presentation aims to help you as an adult understand the value of building resiliency skills in our youth by:

· Providing healthy alternatives to manage stress

· Helping with emotional regulation

· Cultivate more effective thought patterns

· Exploring research on resiliency building and upstream crisis prevention

· Discussing evidence-based strategies so they can live their best lives

About the Presenter: Jenny Strom is the Director at North Shore Center. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families by creating a safe context from which change can occur. Jenny is devoted to helping clients navigate their way through difficult life issues, whatever those may be, in order to heal.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, May 10, 6:30 p.m.

Special Appearance by the Author

Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by librarian Sharon Nagel. This month we're reading Death Stalks Door County by Patricia Skalka. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting, both on Zoom and in person at the library. The author will be joining us for this meeting. Click here to join Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89090700104?pwd=L0dobVU1M0JpdGNDME5EdzNYSWdlUT09

Meeting ID: 890 9070 0104 Passcode: J8yJp03W

Take and Make: PomPom Caterpillar

Wednesday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Create a cute caterpillar out of pompoms for this spring Take and Make! We ask that you take one craft kit per child.

State Park Day Passes Now Available

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Whitefish Bay Public Library announced a library program to make state park and forest vehicle admission day passes available to library card holders at Whitefish Bay. Starting on Monday, May 1st, library card holders at over 200 libraries across Wisconsin can check out a day pass for free admission for one vehicle at any state park, forest, or recreation area where admission is required.

How do the passes work?

Every Monday morning, a select number of passes will be available. Stop by the display area near the adult reference desk to grab a card to checkout a pass. Bring the card up to the front desk. Passes are brought to you by Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library.

In order to take the pass, you must:

· Have a library card in good standing

· Have a WI license plate

· Know the date of your visit. (The date of use must be written on the pass. We can write a range of 3 days if you know the approximate date).

School District of Whitefish Bay:

Moving? Please contact your school to notify them of any moving plans or address updates.

2023-24 Online Enrollment for NEW Students

New student enrollment for all grades for the 2023-24 school year is now open. Online enrollment information can be found in this link. It is not necessary for current students to re-enroll; returning families will complete online registration in August for the upcoming school year.

Questions? Contact your school directly.

Cumberland: (414) 963-3943

Richards: (414) 963-3951

Middle School: (414) 963-6800

High School: (414) 963-3928

Upcoming School Board Meetings

Wednesday, May 10, 7 p.m. - Regular Business Meeting
Wednesday, May 24, 7 p.m. - Committee Meetings

School Board meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Media Center, unless posted otherwise. Meeting agendas, minutes and more information can be found online.

North Shore Health Department:

Click here to view the May 5, 2023 Weekly Summary from the North Shore Health Department