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VILLAGE OF WEST MILWAUKEE

4755 West Beloit Road

West Milwaukee, WI  53214

                NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Board of the Village of West Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the recommendation of the Plan Commission, will hold a hearing and consider on the 15^th day of March, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Community Center, Village of West Milwaukee, 1345 South 47^th Street, West Milwaukee, Wisconsin and via video conference, to create a zoning district in Chapter 98 Zoning Ordinance titled B-6 Mixed Residential and Business District to the West Milwaukee zoning code and rezone of the Gateway District including the following Parcel Numbers: 436-1006-001, 436-1005-002, 436-1131-000, 436-1130-000, 436-1132-000, 436-1134-001, 436-1135-000, 436-1136-000, 436-2006-000, 436-1002-000, 436-1139-000, 436-1158-000, 436-1140-000, 436-1157-000, 436-1141-000, 436-1156-000, 436-1142-000, 436-1155-000, 436-1143-000, 436-1154-000, 436-1144-000, 436-1153-000, 436-1145-000, 436-1152-000, 436-2007-000, 436-1148-001, 436-1151-000,436-1003-000 (UP/CP Rail Road).

This is also a public hearing to repeal and recreate Chapter 98 Zoning Ordinance; Article III Zoning Districts; Section 98-61.5 through 98-90 of the Municipal Code of the Village of West Milwaukee. This is to renumber sections in the code. The video conference information will be available on the West Milwaukee website and agenda prior to the meeting. All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

There will be a Village Board meeting on Monday, March 1, 2021. The Finance Committee Meeting will follow the Legislative Committee Meeting that starts at 6:30 pm. The regular Village Board meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. If you would like to listen to the meeting via Zoom teleconference, please go to zoom.us and join the meeting via this Meeting ID: 886 6610 4002. You will also need to use the following password: WMKE4755.

If you have any additional questions about how to join the Zoom teleconference, please contact the Clerk’s Office (414) 645-1530, extension 131 before 5:00 p.m. on Monday.

Legislative Agenda

Finance Agenda 

Village Board Agenda

Applications are being accepted for the Clerk Dispatcher position. The application process is open until March 5th, 2021 with the written test scheduled for March 16th, 2021.  Please submit the completed application to Lead Dispatcher, Holly Young at  holly.young@westmilwaukee.org or to the West Milwaukee Police Department, 4755 West Beloit Road, West Milwaukee, WI  53214.

Clerk Dispatcher Application

During COVID-19, the library opened access to all West Milwaukee residents to the Overdrive App which gives permission to use eBooks and audiobooks.  Milwaukee County Federate Library (MCFL)  made a recent correction to the settings on Overdrive which prevented access to eBooks and audiobooks for West Milwaukee library patrons since the service is not provided in the current contract.

MCFL has since agreed to open access to electronic resources for 2021 and we will work on an addendum to our contract to continue the service moving forward.  The MCFL Board will need to approve the access so there may a delay until early February before residents can again access the service.

On Friday, December 18^th, 2020 members of the West Milwaukee Police Department made a surprise toy drop at Just Like Mommy’s Day Care in the Village of West Milwaukee. Approximately 60 gifts were handed out to very excited little boys and girls. Officers later visited three Village family members and surprised them with a Christmas dinner and specially picked toys for their children. The entire event was made possible by the generous donations from the Village businesses and the WMPD officers who donated their time.

The Village of West Milwaukee is hiring a part-time Property Maintenance/Fire Inspector position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Completed applications with all required materials must be received at the West Milwaukee Clerk’s Department, 4755 West Beloit Road, West Milwaukee, WI 53214 no later than Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 4:30 P. M. 

JOB SUMMARY: Performs fire inspections for the Village in line with adopted State of Wisconsin (DSPS) fire codes and Village fire codes.  Keeps record of dates buildings were inspected and if there were any violations found during the inspection.  Is responsible, along with the Police Chief, to submit the necessary information to Department of Safety and Profession Services (DSPS) so the Village can be in substantial compliance and receive its 2% dues from the state. 

Performs a variety of technical duties in support of the Village’s local property maintenance code including monitoring and enforcing a variety of applicable ordinances, codes and regulations related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, health and safety, garbage issues, blight, graffiti and other matters of public concern.  Serves as a resource and provides information on Village regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public and other Village departments. Also follow up, issuing and monitoring all temporary sign permits issued.

Applications and a full job description are available in the Clerk’s office.

Application Deadline:  December 23, 2020

Pay: $ 15.00 + per hour starting, higher amount may be considered depending on qualifications

Part-time hours:  8:00am -4:30pm (flexible) Approximately 15-20 hours per week.

If you have questions regarding this position please contact Kim Egan at 414-645-1530 ext. 131.

Applications available below or at the Clerk’s Office at 4755 W. Beloit Road.

Application

Property Maintenance and Fire Inspector Job Description

There will be a Public Safety & Emergency Government Committee meeting on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. at 3:30p.m. If you would like to listen to the meeting via Zoom teleconference, please go to zoom.us and join the meeting via this Meeting ID: 822 6919 8001.  You will also need to use the following password: WMKE4755.

If you have any additional questions about how to join the Zoom teleconference, please contact the Clerk’s Office (414) 645-1530, extension 130 before 2:00p.m. on Wednesday.

Public Safety Agenda 12 2 20

Indoor public gatherings limited to 25% capacity

Dear West Milwaukee Business Owner,

The Village of West Milwaukee and City of West Allis Health Department would like to help support you as you prepare to limit capacity, adjust your services, or evaluate your business practices in response to the new Emergency Order.  Your business is a valued part of our community, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 414-302-8600 or email our general COVID business email address at COVIDBusiness@westalliswi.gov.

Overview of Order
On 10/6/2020, Governor Evers directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services to issue Emergency Order #3: Limiting Public Gatherings.  See Frequently Asked Questions.

Wisconsin is now a COVID-19 hotspot.  It had the third highest number of new cases in the past seven days, with only California and Texas having more new cases.  Wisconsin must use all its tools, including keeping people physically apart and wearing face coverings, to slow this dangerous spike.

**In places that are open to the public: 
Indoor public gatherings are limited to NO MORE than 25% of the total occupancy limits for the room or building.  This directive is enforceable by civil forfeiture.

**Exemptions to these limits include: 

• 4k-12 schools, colleges, universities
• child care settings
• health care facilities
• human services facilities
• public infrastructure (such as food production)
• federal, state, and local government
• places of religious worship
• rallies or demonstrations as protected by the First Amendment.

The order went into effect at 8:00 am on Thursday, October 8 and will remain in effect for two incubation periods (the incubation period for COVID-19, which is the time between exposure to the virus and symptom onset, is on average 5-6 days, however, can be up to 14 days according to the World Health Organization) of COVID-19, which will end November 6, 2020.

Information for Businesses
This order does not shut down anything.  Instead, it just prevents situations where there are too many people in a single indoor public space at one time. For businesses, the order only applies to indoor spaces that are accessible to the public, such stores, bars, restaurants, and office lobbies. This order does not apply to a business’s outdoor space, such as patios or outdoor dining areas.

This order also does not apply to a business’s indoor space if the indoor space is not accessible to the public.  For example, most factories, warehouses, storage areas, office areas because they are only accessible to employees or allowed guests.

Resources

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation 

• COVID-19 Resources for small businesses
• COVID-19 Loan Program

Wisconsin Small Business Development Center

• Navigating the New Normal Guide
• We’re All Innovating Contest
• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance

We’re All In Small Business Grant – Phase 2

• Applications Open Monday, October 19th, 2020
• Governor Evers announced additional funding on 10/6/20, which includes an additional $50 million for “We’re All In Grants” an economic development grant program launched by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) this summer.

More than 26,000 businesses received “We’re all In Grants” statewide, but many continue to face economic challenges from the pandemic.

COVID Reminders
You are a leader in your own circle and your business and can lead by example:

• Wash your hands
• Wear your mask
• Watch your distance from others (keep six feet apart)
• If you have symptoms or have been exposed, get tested- and be sure to quarantine (stay home) while waiting for your results, or as directed by your local public health department.
• Get your flu shot to help reduce the strain on the healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The West Allis Health Department is offering three drive-thru flu clinics to the public. Information can be found here.

Sincerely,
Bob Leischow, MPH Health Commissioner