The Landmark Commission has produced an episode covering Wisconsin’s Landmark Territorial Burr Oak tree. This episode is especially topical since the City of Whitewater is now wondering what is next for this old, historic, dying tree. Located on the corner of Main and Franklin Streets, this tree was a “Witness Tree,” when Whitewater was first surveyed in the 1800’s. Because of the tree’s impending plight, this episode was produced before releasing Part II of The Whitewater Depot. That episode will be released around the first week of October.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater FFA.
The Whitewater FFA Alumni and supporters are hosting our annual cookout on Friday, September 22, from 5-7 p.m. Customers can dine in or go through the convenient drive-through. The cookout will be located at the Whitewater High School greenhouse across from the football field. We will be serving pork loin sandwitches and hotdog plates- which include chips, cookies, and a drink.
Come for a good time with friends and family. Enjoy the amazing atmosphere and support the Whitewater FFA. Bring your friends. EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED!
Please join the fun at the Walworth County Fairgrounds Activity Center on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to Explore 4-H! A variety of hands-on fun activities and the opportunity to meet with members and volunteers will help kids and their families learn about the 4-H programs available. Youth from kindergarten through grade 13 can participate. Whatever you love to do, you can find it in 4-H!
The 1951 Class of Whitewater High School announces that we will hold our 72nd class reunion at the Real MacCoys, N1431 County Road N, Cold Spring, on Saturday, September 23 from 11-1. We hope to see you there. No reservations are necessary, but in case of questions please contact Mary Peiffer at 262-473-2139.
Janice E. Walenton, 84, of Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was born November 28, 1938 to John and Blanche (Golliner) Proctor on a farm in Mineral Point, WI. She married Raymond Schiferl, Jr on June 7, 1958 in Mineral Point. They had 5 children: Gail, Michael, Scott, James, and Mark. Jan was fortunate to find love a second time, marrying Raymond Walenton on March 18, 2006 and expanding the family even more.
Jan loved dachshunds, playing cards, and spending time with family. She was a marvelous baker, creating many treats. She was the best person to ask when a baby blanket needed mended. Jan enjoyed traveling, taking trips to Mexico, Alaska, Costa Rica and beyond. She was a wonderful listener, a trusted confidant, and a great friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Ray Schiferl, brother Ralph Proctor, sister-in-law Alona Proctor, and beloved granddaughter Anna Schiferl.
She is survived by her children Gail (Gary) Tomal, Michael (Patricia) Schiferl, Scott Schiferl, James (Melissa) Schiferl, Mark (Angela Struckmann) Schiferl; grandchildren Alan (Lauren Macho) Schiferl, Daniel (Lana) Schiferl, Elizabeth (Peter Keiser) Tomal-Keiser, Melanie Tomal, Allison (Edward) Miklasz, Meredith Schiferl, Rob Anderson, Kristie Gray; great grandchildren Amarian Gray, Hazel Tomal-Keiser, August Schiferl; sister Joan Ristey and many nieces and nephews.
Her step-family included Rod Walenton, Ronald (Rebecca) Walenton, Robin Walenton, step grandchildren Blaine (Jamy) Walenton, Blair (Blake) Bowman, Ryan, Rachel (Joel) Schneider, Ramsey (Brittany) Walenton, Richelle (John Pio) Walenton, Riley and great grandchildren Austin and McKenna Walenton, Hannah, Hailey and Miles Schneider, Sophia and Owen Walenton, Addison, Noah and Evan Walenton Deeply loved by all those who knew her, Jan will be truly missed.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson. Visitation will take place on Monday, September 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson and from 10:30 to 11:20 on Tuesday at the church. Entombment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park in Monona.
Dunlap Memorial Home in Fort Atkinson is assisting the family.
Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A councilmember can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the council to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at reach meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any council members requests that an item be removed for individual consideration.
1. Approval of Special Common Council – July 13, 2023
2. Approval of Special Common Council – August 21, 2023
3. Approval of Common Council meeting minutes August 15, 2023
8. Geese control on the lakes- Dawsey-Smith/Park and Rec
9. Zoning Changes for dollars store and cash businesses – Allen/Neighborhood Services
HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS No formal Council action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Council discusses that particular item.
To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand.
ORDINANCES
First Reading
10.Ordinance 2070 an Ordinance amending Section 19.51.180 Truck Trailer, Mobile Home and Equipment Parking Restrictions – Public Works
Second Reading
11.Ordinance 2062 an ordinance amending changes to portions of the zoning code dealing with code enforcement, building standards and penalties. Neighborhood Service
12.Ordinance 2063 Ordinance amending Chapter 11.16.15, adding No Stopping, Standing or Parking on east side of Elizabeth Street at Court Street and Laurel Street. Public works
14.Ordinance 2067 and ordinance revising Chapter 1.28 right of entry for inspection-Neighborhood Services
15.Ordinance 2068 an ordinance revision of chapter 8.12 Filth-Neighborhood Services
16.Ordinance 2069 an ordinance revision of chapter 14.05 building and maintenance code and dwelling standards-Neighborhood Services
CONSIDERATIONS
17. Discussion and update with Bird Scooter representative- Hicks/Public Works
18. Discussion and possible action regarding policy for exit interviews Gerber/HR
19. Discussion and possible action regarding LEA Grant Request –PD
20. Discussion and possible action regarding Johns Disposal rate increase request for 2024 – Public works
21. Discussion and possible action regarding water use credit policy – Public Works
22. Discussion and possible action regarding Lakes meeting – Park and Rec
23. Discussion and possible action regarding Amendment No. 1 to Strand Task Order No. 23-04 for Construction Related Services for the North Side Water Main Extension – Public Works
24. Discussion and possible action regarding Twin Oaks mobile home annual permit –City Clerk/Neighborhood Services
25. Discussion and possible action regarding City Manager budget goals – Gerber/City Manager
26. Councilmember Requests for Future Agenda Items or Committee items. Questions
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
27. Updates to the Mobile Home Ordinance – Hicks -October
28. First line surveys for staff to complete on management Gerber Q3/Q4 2023
29. Feedback survey for City Manager to distribute when you attend or present at meetings- Gerber Q3/Q4 2023
30. Good Governance manual changes Gerber – October 3
37. R0 Zoning Dissusion- Neighborhood Services/Public Works – October 17
ADJOURNMENT
Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting Library Community Room 431 West Center, Whitewater, Wi, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Monday, September 18, 2023 – 6:30 PM
Library Meeting Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83198282604?pwd=cDdLWjUvTTRqRUQ4UVcwQWcrcW1BUT09 Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago) (Houston) Webinar ID: 831 9828 2604 Passcode: 137945 Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108.
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Monday, September 18, 2023 6:30 p.m. Our Mission: We will have the space and the stuff to do the things that you want Our Values: Safe & welcoming; Trust; Diversity; Fun; Lifelong learning and creativity; Making connections; Service excellence CALL TO ORDER Library Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 18, 2023 Page 2 ROLL CALL CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an item be removed for individual consideration.
Approval of Minutes of August 21, 2023
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Financial Reports
Approval of Payment of Invoices
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Statistical Report
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Treasurer’s Report HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Committee discusses that particular item. To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand. OLD BUSINESS
1. Review and Approval of the Second Draft revision of the Circulation Policy NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion of Possible Change to Library Board Meeting Start Time CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS
The report includes: facility maintenance, budget updates, if any; staff updates, if any; collection maintenance updates; public and community relations activities; library board relations, if any; meetings/webinars/trainings attended; strategic plan activities updates, if any.
The report includes upcoming programs, programs already presented, attendance at said programs, and what meetings/trainings/webinars were attended.
The report includes upcoming programs, programs already presented, attendance at said programs, and what meetings/trainings/webinars were attended.
The report includes upcoming programs, programs already presented, attendance at said programs, and what meetings/trainings/webinars were attended. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Editor’s Note: The following was provided by United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth County.
Fort Atkinson, WI – September 13, 2023 –The United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth County is kicking off the 2023 campaign with a shoe donation valued at over $20,000. The shoe donation consists of 200 pairs of Nike Air shoes ranging in sizes from 5 toddlers up to size 7 youth. These shoes will be donated to local schools and organizations throughout the community. The goal of this program is to help break down barriers to learning, United Way Executive Director Elizabeth Ellis-Bols stated, “If a child is cold, hungry, or tired, they won’t be able to learn in the classroom, no matter how engaging the teacher is. So, if we can fulfill some of those basic needs, they will be ready to learn when they come to school.”
This year’s campaign theme is “United in Building a STRONGER Community TOGETHER”. The organization we know today as the United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth Counties was organized on August 9, 1943, as the War and Community Chest of Fort Atkinson. In 1963, it became known as the United Fund of Fort Atkinson and became the “United Way” in the early 1970’s. In 1992, The United Way expanded into the surrounding communities of Jefferson and Whitewater. Ten years later, The United Way of Watertown merged to create the United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth Counties. Today, the service area of our local United Way is comprised of the communities of Fort Atkinson, Johnson Creek, Helenville, Jefferson, Lake Mills, Palmyra, Sullivan, Waterloo, Watertown, and Whitewater where over 90,000 individuals reside. Furthermore, our United Way works with an average of thirty partner agencies which provide various health and human services to over 75,000 individuals in our community.
“We’re excited to be hosting several new events and outreach opportunities throughout our county,” states Ellis-Bols, “We are hoping to participate in signature events in each locale to spread awareness of the United Way’s mission and our continued dedication to serving the community.”
One such event will be the new BINGO nights offered at The Real MacCoys in Whitewater on the 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month, starting September 19th, 6-8pm. There will be a number of great prizes and cash jackpots available for bingo winners, including Stanley tumblers, coolers, portable wine glasses, gift certificates and much more.
Ellis-Bols added “We know it has been a difficult year for many small businesses, so we are incredibly grateful that The Real MacCoys is generously offering this opportunity to our organization and donating some prizes beyond that. We feel fortunate to be involved and hope to have a great crowd join us on Tuesdays!” More information can be found via the Facebook invite for “Bingo at The Real MacCoys” and anyone with any questions can contact Ellis (920.563.8880) or The Real MacCoys (920.568.8988) directly.
The United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties’ mission is to fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our communities. We do that by providing support to community programs, projects and local agencies that provide critical health and human services to those in need. This network of helping services can be described as a “safety net” for those in our midst in need. Whether it is transitional housing, literacy education, after-school programs and education, health and dental care, end of life care, mentoring programs, job training or disaster relief, the United Way identifies the greatest needs in our community and helps to fund agencies that can meet those needs.
For more information about our local United Way, you may visit the website at www.uwjnwc.com or “like” the Facebook page at “United Way of Jefferson & North Walworth Counties.” For details regarding the United Way’s online volunteer tool, please visit www.volunteermain.com.
“The Empire of Light” Wednesday, September 20, 1 p.m. (Drama/Romance) Rated R (sexual content, language); 1 hour, 55 minutes. (2022)
Our last Wednesday art film of the summer is a British homage to the movie palaces of a bygone era. Coastal England, 1980. A middle-aged, unmarried cinema manager (Olivia Coleman) struggles to save a dying, chain movie theatre. Her loneliness and depression, compounded by a lecherous boss (Colin Firth), takes a turn when an energetic trainee (Micheal Ward) brightens her perspective on the business and life. Nominations included Best Cinematography (Oscar), Best Actress & Film (BAFTA) and AARP Best Grownup Love Story.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Knight Public Affairs, LLC.
The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathon Team Event, & 5k is this weekend, with the W3 Fit Kid Shuffle on Saturday.
This Sunday the Discover Whitewater Series is set to take off at 8:00 a.m. with the Half Marathon followed by the 5k beginning at 8:15 a.m. During this time traffic in your street may be affected please refer to the course map for detailed information.
The DWS team encourages community members to line the streets and cheer on the runners. UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dr. Corey King will be making opening remarks at 7:45 a.m. at the Whitewater High School. Help cheer on participants as they run through the City.
The DWS team is working hard to get ready for packet pickup, as many volunteers and team members are currently stuffing shirts, bibs, and goodies for all of the race participants. There is still time to register, volunteers are still needed and it is a great way to get in on the action. Students can receive volunteer hours for participating. Don’t miss out as numbers are climbing the DWS team is currently prepping the course for another amazing year.
Sign up today at: https://RunWhitewater.com/. To see where you can cheer on please see the attached course map.
For further details, please contact Jeffery Knight, Executive Director at 920.728.0662 or jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com.
About the DWS
The goal of the DWS is to promote the City of Whitewater and highlight its greatest features, while keeping everyone in the community active. All the proceeds from the race are donated to local non-profit partners: Bethel House (which provides interim housing for homeless families), Whitewater LEADS, Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3), and the J-Hawk Aquatic Club. The DWS partners with the city, business community, and university to make this a tremendous event that benefits all who participate. For more information about the race visit www.runwhitewater.com.
