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(Public Service Announcement) City of Whitewater – Winter Parking Hours

The City of Whitewater would like to remind everyone that winter parking hours go in to effect on November 1, 2020.

It is unlawful for the operator or owner of any vehicle to park the vehicle on any street in the City between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. on any day from November 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021, except as hereinafter provided:

• Physicians and surgeons shall be permitted to park vehicles at any time when the physician is on emergency call.
• Parking shall be permitted in the downtown parking area after 5 a.m. of such period.
• By special advance arrangement with the Public Works Director.

Any person who violates the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to the penalties and provisions set forth in Sections 11.56.010(4) and 11.56.010(5) of the Municipal Code.

Thank you,

Brad Marquardt
Public Works Director

By Lisa Dawsey Smith
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

The Common Council’s meeting on October 20 adjourned after only 18 minutes, which was described as being the second shortest meeting in recent memory.

City Manager Cameron Clapper provided this update:
– The city will soon be submitting for reimbursement of COVID-19 related expenses from the Routes to Recovery state program that is funded by the federal CARES Act. Over $300,000 in costs have been booked, so the city hopes to receive its maximum potential reimbursement of $242,611.
– The Finance Committee has completed its three budget review meetings, and staff is completing the final 2021 budget proposal to be presented to the Council on November 5.
– In-person absentee voting is under way in the council chambers. As of October 16 there had been 2255 absentee ballot requests, and 1269 ballots had already been returned.
– Leaf collection will begin on Monday, October 26.

The Council authorized the submission of an application for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Community Development Investment Grant which has been requested by the property owner of 183 W. Main Street, commonly known as the White Elephant building. The grant, if approved, would help to provide funding for a major renovation of the building. The required matching funding would be provided by the property owner.

Council member Carol McCormick was excited to announce that work had been completed on Clay Street, and “it looks terrific.”

(News release from Whitewater Community Development Authority)

Governor Evers has announced Phase 2 of the We’re All In Small Business
Grant program, providing $5,000 to at least 10,000 Wisconsin small businesses.

With COVID-19 affecting many small businesses statewide and in Whitewater, this grant will assist with the
cost of health and safety improvements, wages and salaries, rent, mortgages and additional funding needs.
The grant is funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

To qualify for the We’re All In Small Business Grant, the business needs the following:
• the business started operating prior to January 1, 2020 and operated in 2020;
• the business is Wisconsin-based and for-profit; it employs 50 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE)
employees, including the owner; and
• it has more than $0 but less than $1 million in annual revenues.

Businesses will NOT be eligible for the grant if they are part of a national chain, unless the business is a thirdparty franchise; the business must not be a governmental unit or primarily engaged in any of the following
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes beginning with:
• 111XXX – Crop Production
• 112XXX – Animal Production or Aquaculture
• 5311XX – Lessors of Real Estate
• 813XXX – Nonprofit Organizations

If applying for the grant, businesses will need their 2019 tax information and identify the North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: This information may be included in a business’s tax return, or
through the NAICS website: https://www.naics.com/naics-code-description/.

Businesses interested in applying for the We’re All In Small Business Grant can visit the Department of
Revenue website at https://www.revenue.wi.gov from Monday, October 19th through November 2nd
.
“I hope to see all small businesses in Whitewater take advantage of this grant,” said Cathy Anderson,
Economic Director for the City of Whitewater. “This is open to everyone and most will qualify. I would love to
see those who could use this boost receive the assistance they deserve in order to continue to thrive in our
community.”

For more information or questions, contact Cathy Anderson, Economic Developer Director at 262-473-0148 or
CAnderson@whitewater-wi.gov.

The City of Whitewater provides efficient and high-quality services which support living, learning, playing and
working in an exceptional community. Visit www.whitewater-wi.gov for community information and updates.

(Whitewater LWV news release) The League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area is promoting Vote Early Day on Saturday October 24, 2020. We are joining a nationwide effort of over 2,000 nonprofits, businesses and election administrators to encourage citizens to take advantage of all voting options before the November 3rd Election.

By voting early, last minute problems can be avoided. Early voting decreases lines and wait times on Election Day. Most importantly, it keeps us and our loved ones safe during this pandemic by ensuring that no citizen will have to choose between their health and their vote.

In-Person Absentee Voting (also called Early Voting):

In recognition of this Vote Early Day, the City of Whitewater has added Saturday morning October 24 to their existing Early Voting schedule. The City of Whitewater In-Person Absentee Voting (Early Voting) takes place in the Whitewater Municipal Building as follows:

Tuesday October 20 9am -5pm
Wednesday October 21 1pm -5pm
Thursday, October 22 1pm -5pm
Friday, October 23 9am -5pm
Saturday, October 24 9am-12pm
Monday, October 26 9am -5pm
Tuesday, October 27 9am -5pm
Wednesday, October 28 1pm -5pm
Thursday, October 29 1pm -5pm
Friday, October 30 9am -5pm

For those residing outside Whitewater city limits, please check with your Municipal Clerk for dates and hours to Vote Early.

Return your Absentee Ballot Immediately

If you have received an Absentee Ballot, please fill it out and return it to your Clerk’s Office as soon as possible. Please make sure the Return Envelope has your signature and date as well as a witness signature and address. Time is running out to return these ballots by mail. Expect a minimum of 10 days for mail delivery to reach your Clerk’s Office by the November 3 deadline. If it is not there on November 3, your ballot will not be counted.

In light of this, the League STRONGLY encourages that you drop your ballot off in person at your Clerk’s Office or drop it off at the Secure Drop Box at the Whitewater Municipal Building Vestibule (Whitewater voters only). You can also drop off your ballot at your polling place on Election Day.

There is wisdom in curbing our expectations of immediate election outcomes. With an increased number of Absentee Ballots, a delay in election results means that the system is working as it should to ensure the integrity of our election process.

Your VOTE is your Voice. Be heard on Election Day.

The League is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Visit our website at https://my.lwv.org/wisconsin/whitewater-area and like us on Facebook!

(Whitewater Public Library submission) The Whitewater Public Library is offering “Bats of Wisconsin” virtually on Wednesday, October 28th at 4:00 p.m. Those who attend “live” via zoom may win a DIY bat house kit.
Registration is at whitewaterlibrary.org.

Wildlife in Need Center (WINC) is a non-profit wildlife hospital and education center located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. They take in over 3,000 injured, sick, and/or orphaned wildlife patients every year with the intent of releasing them back into the wild after they’ve recovered. Through their programs, their education team is committed to engaging people about the wildlife they may encounter in their communities.  Erin Toohey is the Education Coordinator at WINC. The program, Bats of Wisconsin, will have a short introduction about WINC and what it is the center does, and then will dive into information about Wisconsin’s species of bats, why they’re important, and how community members can help them.

Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Board of Trustees – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Includes entering into a contract with the chosen architectural firm to begin the conceptual design phase of the project plan. Click here for full agenda.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/658457413
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 658-457-413#

City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Includes authorization of submission of a grant application to WI Economic Development Corp. for a community development investment grant. Click here for full agenda.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/91380905179?pwd=TW9zZ0RVdjhBSHRZK1RhcjZpYjhQQT09
Passcode: 947384
Or Telephone:
Dial 1 929 205 6099 Webinar ID: 913 8090 5179
Passcode: 947384#

City of Whitewater Parks & Recreation Board – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Includes Storybook Walk and Kiwanis Starin Park Playground Project. Click here for full agenda.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/861236557
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 861-236-557#

City of Whitewater Community Development Authority – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.
Includes consideration of sale of Lot 1, CSM #4555 in Business Park. Click here for full agenda.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/635977541
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 635-977-541#

City of Whitewater Plan & Architectural Review Commission
Subcommittee meeting for review of proposed amendments to Ordinance 19.54 – Sign Regulations
Friday @ 9:00 a.m.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/150231437
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3412
Access Code: 150-231-437#

The following races are on the City of Whitewater ballot:
(R) = Republican; (D) = Democrat; (I) = Incumbent

President: Donald J. Trump (R) (I); Joe Biden (D)
U.S. House District 5: Scott Fitzgerald (R); Tom Palzewicz (D)
State Assembly District 43: Beth Drew (R); Don Vruwink (D) (I)

Jefferson County District Attorney: Monica Hall (D) (I)
Jefferson County Clerk: Audrey McGraw (R) (I)
Jefferson County Register of Deeds: Staci Hoffman (R) (I)
Jefferson County Advisory Referendum: Should the state legislature pass a constitutional amendment that entrusts the redistricting process to an independent nonpartisan commission? Yes or No

Walworth County District Attorney: Zeke Wiedenfeld (R) (I)
Walworth County Register of Deeds: Michele Jacobs (R); Cairie Virrueta (D) (I)
Walworth County Treasurer: Valerie Etzel (R) (I)
Walworth County Clerk: Kim Bushey (R) (I)

A personalized ballot may be obtained by entering your address on www.vote411.org. That site also contains responses to questions and video interviews for a number of candidates.