CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JANUARY, 2003

§         January 6 – Tree Board Meeting (6 p.m.)

§         January 7 – Deadline for Nomination Papers

      (5 p.m.)

§         January 11 & February 8 – Candlelight Ski-Hike –Harrington,  Beach State Park (6-9 p.m.)

§         January 13 – Regular Village Board Meeting (7 p.m.)

§         January  28 – Regular Plan Commission Meeting

      (7 p.m.)

§         January 28 – Congressman Sensenbrenner at Village Hall (1:45 p.m.)

§         January 31 – Real Estate Tax Deadline (4:00 p.m.)

FEBRUARY

§         February 10– Regular Village Board Meeting (7 p.m.)

§         February 12 – Chamber of Commerce Meeting, HoBo’s Korner Kitchen (7 p.m.)

§         February  17 – Tree Board Meeting (6 p.m.)

§         February 18 – Primary Election Date (if needed)

§         February 25 – Plan Commission Meeting (7p.m.)

MARCH

§          March  10 – Regular Village Board Meeting (7 p.m.)

§         March 17 – Tree Board Meeting (6 p.m.)

§         March  25 – Plan Commission Meeting (7 p.m.) 

VILLAGE HALL OFFICE HOURS 

Village Hall Office hours are Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

MEETING SCHEDULE 

·         Belgium Village Board meets on the second Monday of the month.  Agenda deadline is the Wednesday prior to the second Monday at 12 noon.(No Exceptions)

·         Plan Commission /Architectural Control Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month.  Agenda deadline is the third Monday at 12 noon (No Exceptions)

·         Any special Village Board or Plan Commission Meeting must be noticed 24 hours prior to the meeting.  A payment is required for special meetings.  Requests must be in writing.  Both payment and written request must be presented at the time a meeting is requested.

·         Tree Board meets on the third Monday of the month.

·         ALL Village Board or Plan Commission Meetings will take place on either Monday or Tuesday. 

All meetings take place at the Belgium Village Hall, 195 Commerce Street, Belgium, WI.  (262) 285-7931 

POSTING PLACES 

Ø       Belgium Village Hall, 195 Commerce Street

Ø       Port Washington State Bank, 545 Main Street

Ø       Wisconsin State Bank, 171 Main Street

Ø       Belgium Post Office, 543 Main Street

Ø       Belgium Hardware and Beverage, 756 Main Street

Ø       Stop N Shop, 755 Main Street 

UTILITY/TAX BILL PAYMENT LOCATIONS 

§         Belgium Village Hall (during office hours)

§         Belgium Village Hall Drop Box (after hours) 

ELECTION NOTES      

Positions up for election in April, 2003:

§         Village President for a two (2) year term

§         Three (3) Village Trustee seats of a two (2) year term

§         One (1) Village Trustee seat for a one (1) year term 

The Spring Election will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2003. Incumbents are Donald “Peanuts” Schommer for Village President and Susan L. Harling and Jeffrey S. Plier for two (2) year terms as Village Trustees.  Trustee Walter E. Rassel has declared that he will not run for another term. A one (1) year seat is open due to the death of Trustee Robert Rothman.  Deadline for filing papers is Tuesday, January 7, 2003 by 5 p.m.

MOVING or SELLING YOUR PROPERTY?                           

Notify the Belgium Utilities with the date of your move and your new address PRIOR TO YOUR MOVE so we can read your meter and send a final bill.  We need also to be advised of the new tenants and/or owners prior to moves - (262) 285-7931.

DOG LICENSES                

Per Wisconsin law, all dogs within the Village of Belgium are required to be licensed. License deadline per Wisconsin State Statutes is April 1^st.   A penalty exists for obtaining a license after April 1^st.

BUILDING INSPECTION 

All Building Permit questions are to be directed to Frank D. Mayer, Building Inspector.  He can be reached at (262) 692-9280 for inspection scheduling and questions.

WINTER PARKING/SNOW REMOVAL 

Ø       Winter parking – NO parking on Village Streets  November 15^th to March 31^st between the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.  Violators will be ticketed.

Ø       Snow removal - it is against the law to blow snow into a public street. 

Per Village Ordinance 6-2-5, snow and ice shall be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours from the time snow ceases to accumulate on the sidewalks.  Sidewalks are to be kept clear of snow and ice to a minimum of 4 feet width. 

The Village crew will not shovel out mailboxes..  

The Belgium Fire Department asks your cooperation with shoveling out hydrants adjacent to your property.  Your assistance may help save your property in case of a fire. 

INVITATION TO ALL SENIOR CITIZENS 

All senior citizens are invited to come to the meal site located at the American Legion Hall, 655 Park Street,  on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m..  A donation is requested for the meal.  Come and join the fun including a meal, cards and other activities. For additional information, call Kathy at the Ozaukee Aging Service (284-8120) or Ginny (284-3772). 

PARK AND SHELTER RESERVATIONS 

The Village of Belgium Community Park can be rented for events.  Contact Daniel Birenbaum at 285-3821 for details. 

ORDINANCE REMINDERS 

Ø       An 11:00 p.m. curfew exists for minors under the age of 16 years.

Ø       No hunting, discharging of firearms (including BB guns) and explosives are allowed within the Village of Belgium.

Ø       Unlicensed vehicles, appliances and junk are not allowed on Village properties.

Ø       Burning is prohibited in the Village of Belgium.

RECYCLING NOTES     

ü       Deposit all used drain oil in the receptacle.  Do not place empty milk containers filled with oil around the container.

ü       DO NOT drop off the following items at the Municipal Garage:   

¨       Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners – any  appliance with freon

¨       Tires

¨       Shingles

¨       Tree trunks

¨       Household hazardous waste, i.e. paint, gasoline

ü       REMEMBER  to use clear bags for garbage and blue bags for recycling.  

ü       Brush pick-up has been discontinued until spring (April or May).  Brush set at curbs will not be picked up by the Village crew.  Brush will again be picked up in spring. 

ü       REMINDER – do not put your garbage and recycling curbside until Monday evenings for Tuesday morning pick-up to prevent animals from scattering it. If you’ll be out of town prior to Monday, make other garbage arrangements.  

CHRISTMAS PARADE 

The Belgium Community Club held a Christmas Parade on December 1^st, 2002 and it was a huge success.  We want to thank all the members of the Community Club for their hard work in making this event so special.  A special Thank You to Santa and Mrs. Claus for their timely appearance.  This will be an annual event occurring on the first Sunday in December.  Thanks again for a job well done.  We also want to thank all of the Village of Belgium residents who again made this Village the “Village of Lights”.  We are truly blessed with the Christmas spirit. 

SUMP PUMP DISCHARGE 

It is illegal to have your sump pump discharge into village streets.  It should not be discharging into any adjacent property either per statute.  Please make sure that your sump pump discharge hose is 10 feet away from your house or building and 50 feet away from the road between November 1 – May 1.  

.OZAUKEE COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM 

Household Hazardous Waste can be deposited in Port Washington. For more information on disposal rates, contact Superior Special Services (800) 482-9919. 

ANNUAL ROBERT H. DORR MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP 

Annual $500.00 Robert H. Dorr Medical Scholarship, sponsored by the American Legion Post 412, Belgium, WI. For applications and further information, contact Clyde Weiland at 284-2443.

CANDLELIGHT SKI/HIKE        

A Candlelight Ski/Hike will take place on Saturday, January 11, and Saturday, February 8, 2003, from 6-9 p.m. at Harrington Beach State Park.  A warming fire and refreshments will be provided.  Visitors can choose between a 0.5 and a 2.5 mile cross country ski or hiking trail. The event is free to the public but a 2003 State Park sticker is required for all vehicles.  Call 285-3015 for additional information.

OZAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SERVICES    

OZAUKEE EXPRESS:  The Ozaukee Express is the commuter link between Ozaukee and Milwaukee counties.  The buses run numerous times in the morning, afternoon and evening.  For additional information or for a bus schedule, call:  Ozaukee County Transit Services 284-8108 or 238-8108. 

OZAUKEE COUNTY SHARED RIDE TAXI:  The Taxi can take anyone anywhere in Ozaukee County.  For additional information call 1-800-925-9590. 

THANK YOU…  

On behalf of the residents of the village, we want to thank those who helped make the village more attractive by caring for flower beds this past summer.  Our community involvement shows we are truly a Village who cares. 

TREE BOARD INFORMATION 

If you have any questions regarding pruning of trees or proper care of your trees, please contact the Village Hall for information (285-7931) and telephone numbers of members who can help you. 

LOST AND FOUND 

·      One pair of men’s glasses in brown case,

·      1 blue right hand glove with leather on palm. 

FROM BELGIUM TO BELGIUM

This holiday season further Belgian connections were made in the USA.  Clerk-Treasurer Lila Mueller is now a member of the Peninsula Belgian-American Club and is fostering friendships with members here that are also friends of many of the same people in Belgium, Europe. Fr. Samuel Jadin has assisted with these introductions to which we are most grateful.  We wish all of our friends in both Belgium, Europe, and the USA the happiest of holidays.

CARING AND AFFORDABLE HOMECARE SERVICES FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS 

Do you or someone you know need help in the home with a safe shower or with medication management?  Call the Public Health Department for affordable home care services.  The Ozaukee County Public Health Department is a state licensed homecare agency whose goal is to promote healthy living and assist clients in maintaining optimal independence while remaining safe in their home.  We care for those who either have short-term or long-term health care needs.  Our agency works closely with other community and county agencies to provide complete in-house services.

The Public Health Department’s homecare program provides caring affordable services that assist county residents in their homes.  We bill private insurance or individuals on a private pay basis for services that include nursing care, medication set-up, personal care (bath, shower) and meal set-up.  If you are Medicaid eligible and need assistance with personal care, we can still bill Medicaid for those services.  For those clients who are income eligible, we have a sliding scale fee structure that will reduce our charges for the above services.  

If you, or someone you know needs homecare services, please call (262) 284-8170 or (262) 238-8170 (metro). 

St. Mary Parish School 

Saint Mary’s Parish School accepting registration for 2003/2004 school year.  As a parent, you wish to have the best education for your child.  St. Mary Parish School in Lake Church offers you and your child a Catholic, Christian daily education.  We have been offering this quality education since 1855.  As a member of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Non-public School Association, we offer the academic classes as well as religion which is integrated throughout our students daily experiences.  At St. Mary Parish School we specialize in 3-year-old preschool through 4^th grade with a continued Catholic education at Port Catholic.  Give us a call.  Come to visit us at St. Mary Parish School 675 HWY D, Belgium, WI (262) 285-3532 or contact us on the internet smarybel@wi.rr.com.  We would like to take this opportunity to also wish all of you a Blessed Christmas and A Happy New Year from the Kids and Staff at St. Mary School Lake Church.

Belgium Business Notes 

·         D & D Limousine, LLC, offers a complete limousine service.  Owners are Dean Wester and Donald “Peanuts” Schommer.  This is a Super Stretch Limo that seats 10 people.  Services available for Milwaukee, Appleton, Sheboygan, Green Bay and West Bend Airports. Limo service in greater Wisconsin only at this time. Private parties/weddings by contract; Rules and Regulations do apply.  Service is located at 666 Park Street, Belgium, WI and the telephone numbers are as follows:  Local (262) 285-7999 or (877) 666-7999 (Toll Free) Please leave a message and someone will contact you shortly. We want to thank all of the people who have contacted us regarding our service and wish all of you Seasons Greetings. 

·         Stop and Shop Grocery Store  is owned by David and Susan Harling and is located on the Main Street in the A.N. Ansay building 755 Main Street.  They have a variety of grocery and deli items.  Also available is Quick Lunch items: Soups, Chili, Home Made Sandwiches, Deli Salads, Kewaskum Meats such as Summer Sausage, beef sticks, mustripen, brats, ground beef and hamburgers, pizzas, sliced cheeses and vegetable plates, Oma’s breads, Gibbsville cheese, cappuccino and flavored coffees daily (Coffee Club available for interested parties) fresh donuts brought in daily.  They feature Hot Ham and Rolls on Sunday for breakfast or brunch or a great mid time snack.  The Winter hours are Monday thru Friday from 8 to 6 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 8 to 2 PM.  Call for Deli items and meat and cheese plates available through special order at (262) 285-4244.  Please leave a message as we are trying to help our walk-in customers first.  We greatly appreciate our patrons and wish all of you a very Happy Holiday Season. 

·         Regretfully we will be losing one of our businesses as of 12/31/2002.  Dr. S. Mark Bettag, M.D. of Matthews Oncology of 650 Main Street, Belgium, WI will be available through St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, WI,  but will be closing his Belgium office.  He wishes to thank everyone for their kindness and patronage and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.