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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
OCTOBER
October 5 – Belgium Fire Department Open House
October 6 - Tree Board Meeting
October 8 – 12 Noon, agenda deadline (VB)
October 13 - Regular Village Board Meeting
October 13 – First day to put leaves at the curb
October 14--31 - Hydrant flushing
October 15 – Notices mailed to property owners
for delinquent utilities pending tax roll collections
October 20 – Utility bills due
October 20 – 12 Noon, agenda deadline (PC)
October 25 – Halloween Candle Light Hike,
Harrington Beach State Park
October 26 – Trick or Treat 4 – 7 P.M.
October 28 – Regular Plan Commission Meeting
October 31 – Halloween Party 6:30 P.M., Belgium
Fire Department Bay
October 31 – Utility Disconnection Notices mailed
NOVEMBER
November 5 – 12 Noon, agenda deadline (VB)
November 10 – Regular Village Board Meeting
November 14 – End of curbside leaf pick-up
November 15 – Winter parking hours start
November 17 – Tree Board Meeting
November 17 – 12 Noon, agenda deadline (PC)
November 17 – End of curbside branch pick-up
November 25 – Regular Plan Commission Meeting
November 28 – Village Office closed
November 30 – Christmas Parade, 5 p.m.
DECEMBER
December 1 – First day to circulate Nomination
Papers for Spring Election for Village Board
December 3 – 12 Noon, agenda deadline (VB)
December 8 – Regular Village Board Meeting
December 8 – 12 Noon, agenda deadline (PC)
December 9 – Tree Board Meeting
December 16 – Regular Plan Commission Meeting (NOTE
DATE CHANGE-December only)
December 24-25 – Village Office closed for
holidays
December 26, 29, 30, 31 – Village Office open
for tax collection during posted collection hours.
December 31 open only for tax collection.
Consult the Ozaukee County 2003-2004 Visitor Guide
and Lake Michigan’s Shoreline Sleigh Ride brochure for addition events
in Ozaukee County.
POSTING PLACES
Belgium Village Hall, 195 Commerce Street
Port Washington State Bank, 545 Main Street
Wisconsin State Bank, 171 Main Street
Belgium Post Office, 543 Main Street
Belgium Hardware and Beverage, 756 Main Street
MEETING SCHEDULES
Belgium Village Board meets on the second Monday of
the month. Agenda deadline is the Wednesday prior to the second Monday
at 12 noon.
Plan Commission /Architectural Control Board meets
on the fourth Tuesday of the month (excluding December’s Meeting which
is third Tuesday). Agenda deadline is the third Monday at 12 noon and
the second Monday in December only).
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
(excluding December which is the second Tuesday).
All meetings take place at the Belgium Village Hall,
195 Commerce Street. Absolutely NO exceptions to the
agenda deadline times!!!
ELECTION NOTES
There will be no General Election this November.
Enclosed please find a Voter Registration Form. The
Help America Vote Act of 2002 requires Voter Registration. Please
complete the form and return to the Village Hall to assist in speeding
up the waiting time to vote at up-coming elections.
UTILITY/TAX BILL PAYMENT LOCATIONS
Belgium Village Hall (during office hours)
Belgium Village Hall Drop Box (after hours)
REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT
DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31, 2004. THE VILLAGE OF BELGIUM IS ALLOWED TO
COLLECT THROUGH THAT DATE ONLY – NO EXCEPTIONS!
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR RECEIPT AT THE VILLAGE HALL IF
YOU FAILED TO INCLUDE A STAMPED, SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE.
UTILITY BILLS
Your third quarter utility bill is enclosed. If your
sewer consumption is not the same as your water consumption, it is
because this quarter’s bill is averaged for residential customers. This
does not apply to any property with a deduct meter.
If you are unable to pay the full amount of your bill
by the payment due date, you may divide your bill into thirds and pay
one-third each month by arrangement with the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office.
Please make these payments at the Village Hall. Note* Interest is
applied to utility bills not paid by the 20th of the month
following the date mailed. If you have any arrears on your utility
bill, they must be paid by November 1st or it will be placed
on the property owner’s tax bill for collection. If payment
is not received by November 1st, a 10% per utility penalty
will be applied. Landlords are notified when tenants are delinquent on
their utility bills. If you have any questions, please contact Village
Hall at 285-7931.
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
VILLAGE HALL OFFICE HOURS
The Belgium Village Hall is open Monday through
Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ONLY.
Although we may be in after hours, we are trying to finish projects and
would appreciate your cooperation by taking care of your business during
regular business hours. Thank you.
TREE BRANCHES AND LEAF COLLECTION
Branches should be placed at the curb with butt
end towards the street. Branches will be picked up Monday
only. No branches will be picked up after November 17th.
The burn pile at the Wastewater Treatment Plant has been discontinued.
Leaves are to be placed at the curb for Monday and
Friday pickups starting October 13th through November
14th. Please do not put leaves in the curb until after
the weekend. Do not put leaves on catch basin grates.
Do not put grass clippings with your leaves.
We will not pick up grass and
clippings mixed with leaves.
Grass clippings are too wet to be sucked up.
WINTER PARKING/SNOW REMOVAL
Winter parking – no parking on Village
Streets between November 15th to March 31st
between the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Violators will be
ticketed.
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 unless we get a substantial amount of snow.
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).
ADOPT A FLOWER BED
Thank you to everyone who cared for the flower beds
throughout the Village this summer. You did a great job in assisting to
beautify the Village of Belgium!
NEW RESIDENT PACKETS
The Belgium Area Chamber of Commerce will deliver
"Welcome to Belgium" packets to new residents. If you did not receive
your packet, please contact Village Hall (285-7931).
ORDINANCE REMINDERS
A 11:00 p.m. curfew exists for minors under
the age of 16 years. PARENTS WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR VANDALISM
THAT THEIR CHILDREN DO TO VILLAGE PROPERTY. Too many children and
teenagers are on the street during inappropriate hours.
No hunting, discharging of firearms
(including BB guns) and explosives are allowed within the Village
of Belgium.
Weeds, as well as grasses over one foot high, must
be cut. It is the property owner’s responsibility to cut weeds and
tall grasses.
Unlicensed vehicles, appliances and junk are not
allowed on Village properties and may not be placed at the curb
for pick up.
Dogs are to be
leashed. Owners are responsible to pick up dog feces on
sidewalks, street right-of-ways, and Ozaukee Interurban Trail
VILLAGE MARSHAL RICK KARSHNA MAY BE REACHED AT (262)
285-4107 OR CELL (414) 418-0974
RECYCLING NOTES
Yard waste (grass clippings, garden debris) –
dispose of in proper container behind the Municipal Garage on Park
Street. All yard waste must be dumped out of plastic bags and
containers in the dumpster. Dispose of plastic bags in the garbage.
Deposit all used drain oil in the receptacle. Do not
place empty milk containers filled with oil around the container. You
can also dispose of waste oil at the Ozaukee County Highway Department
on Spring Street, Port Washington.
DO NOT drop off the following items at the
Municipal
Garage:
Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifers – any
appliance with freon
Tires
Shingles
Tree trunks
Household hazardous waste, i.e. paint, gasoline
NO grass clippings are to be placed in or
over catch basins or on the curb. The Village crew will not
pick up grass clippings and/or yard waste.
REMEMBER to use clear bags for garbage
and blue bags for recycling. Other colored bags may not be
picked up by the garbage service. DO NOT USE BLACK BAGS PLEASE!
Household hazardous waste can be discarded at the
Onyx-Superior Special Services site in Port Washington at 1275 Mineral
Springs Drive. Superior Special Services will collect from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
on Mondays and from 8 – 12 noon on the first Saturday of the
month in Port Washington for a fee. For more information on disposal
rates, call (800) 482-9919 or 284-8655.
HELP NEEDED!
Please deposit your garbage and recycling curbside and do not bring it
to the dumpster at the Recycling Center on Park Street. Your tax dollars
are used for extra dumpster pickups which average an additional $350.00
each time we dump. Currently this dumpster is being emptied several
times a week! Let help keep taxes down – PUT YOUR GARBAGE AND
RECYCLING CURBSIDE. REMINDER – RECYCLING IS A STATE MANDATE.
DOG LICENSES
Per Wisconsin law, all dogs within the Village of
Belgium are required to be licensed. Licenses for the Year 2004 will be
available in early December. A penalty exists for obtaining a license
after April 1st.
TRICK OR TREAT/HALLOWEEN
Trick or Treat will take place on Sunday,
October 26, 2003, between the hours of 4 – 7 p.m. The Belgium
Fire Department will patrol Village streets during Trick or Treat hours
to assist with possible problems.
A party sponsored by Belgium Community Club for
Village children ages 12 and under will take place at the Belgium
Fire Department Bay, 195 Commerce Street, starting at 6:30 p.m.
on October 31st, Kathleen Moore, a theater actress,
will present a Halloween skit for kids starting at 7 p.m.. A kids
costume parade will follow and treats distributed. Estimated completion
time is 8:30 p.m.
HARRINGTON BEACH EVENTS
 On
Saturday, October 25th between 6-9 p.m. a Candle Light Walk
will take place at Harrington Beach State Park. An additional Haunted
Trail has been added. A best costume contest will take place at 7:30
p.m. in the lower parking lot. A pumpkin carving contest will take place
with judging at 8 p.m. Call 285-3015 for further
information.
Winter Ski and Hike events will be scheduled for
January 10 and February 7 between 6-9 p.m.. Mark your calendars and plan
to attend.
2004 State Park Stickers will be available
approximately December 10th at the Harrington State Park
Office. The costs is Resident $20, Resident additional vehicle $10,
Non-Resident $30.00, Seniors $10.00. Call Harrington Beach State Park at
285-3015 for additional assistance.
Fall walks are breathtaking. Need a break? Plan a walk through the
Village streets or Harrington Beach State Park.
HYDRANT FLUSHING
Hydrant flushing will take place between October
14-31. If your water turns brown from this process, please run your tap
and the discoloration will disappear. The water is safe to use. We urge
you to wash clothes at night during this period, if at all possible.
Hydrant flushing will take place from the east side of the Village to
the west side.
REMINDERS
Litter is becoming a problem in the Village. Please
discard your litter in a waste receptacle.
Dog and cats are running at large. Not every
neighbor likes animals. Please keep your animals on your property.
Bicycles must be in the bike racks in Village
Parks.
FROM BELGIUM TO BELGIUM
We have continued to have many visitors from both
Belgium and Luxembourg, Europe, stopping at the Belgium Village Hall.
Among the latest visitors were representation from the Antwerp Diamond
Port Chapter of Harley Davidson - Antwerp, Belgium, Europe, and author
René Daubenfeld and friend from Surre, Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg.
Anticipated visitors in early October include a return visit from our
friends Matthew Luijs of St. Stevens Woluwe and Fr. Jean Ducat, a
leading genealogist from Biesme-Mettett, Belgium, Europe, who return for
a celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Belgians to
Northeast Wisconsin 1853-2003.
BELGIUM TRIVIA
On September 8, 1922, J. B. Watry posted Election
Notices at the following Belgium businesses: Belgium Wisconsin Post
Office, Demge Brothers General Store, Louis Pierron Buffet and Edward
Hames Confectionary.
BUSINESSES NOTES
THE HEALTH PORT is busy making
650 Main
Street it’s
new home (formerly Dr. Dorr’s Office, Dr. Gauthier’s Office, St. Mary’s
Ozaukee Rehabilitation Center, etc.). At present, we are open daily from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Sundays. Phone us at 285-3535
for product information, special orders, change of season hours, etc. We
specialize in affordable comforts for your well-being, in service and
satisfaction drawing on our 20 years of experience.
We offer a variety of unadulterated oils, sauces,
dressings, cereals, seeds, nuts, baking items, and the like. We also
have shampoo, toothpaste, soaps, quality dietary supplements and
remedies.
Coffee, chai, smoothies, bulk spices and bulk foods
items coming very soon
Fresh baked items, soups, salads . . . to follow!
Come in
and
help
us
grow!
MARY KAY INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANT, Ginny Kurth
can be reached at 285-4672 and resides at 213 Farmview Drive,
Belgium, WI . You can please everyone! You’ll be pleased to know Mary
Kay offers products everyone will love. From the latest looks to
advanced skin care. Ask Ginny about the exciting Mary Kay product line
today!
KMG CREATIONS is a full time sewing and alteration business.
Karen Gonwa operates her business out of her home at 215
Lindale Street. Her hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (no walk in accepted). Telephone:
285-7972. Services provided include, but are not limited to,
hemming of pants, prom dresses, bridesmaid dress, etc. Karen has been in
business many years serving Belgium and the surrounding area and really
enjoys being a full time seamstress. Why not give her a call with your
sewing needs?
BELGIUM FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
The Belgium Fire Department will host an Open House on Sunday,
October 5th for Fire Prevention Week which is honored
October 6-13. The Open House will be held between 10 a.m.-12 Noon
at 195 Commerce Street. Fire trucks will be on display,
demonstrations on extinguishing grease fires will be given as well as a
blood pressure clinic. Other demonstrations and events will also be
hosted. See you there! Flight for Life helicopter will be on display to
view from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
MAILBOX UNIFORMITY
Concern has been expressed about mailboxes on Village
streets. At up-coming Village Board meetings this topic will be
discussed.
BELGIUM’S SECOND CHRISTMAS PARADE
The Belgium Community Club and the Belgium Area
Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the Village of Belgium’s second
Annual Christmas Parade. It will start 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 30th
and is entitled "Peace of Earth". Following the parade there will be a
bon fire, visit with Santa, and non-alcoholic refreshments available at
Community Park. For further information, contact Patrick Wester at
285-7158. There will be no Christmas Decorating Contest this year.
NEED A RIDE?
Ozaukee County Express is the commuter link between
Ozaukee and Milwaukee Counties. The bus has numerous runs throughout the
day. For additional information or for a bus schedule, call: Ozaukee
County Transit Services (262) 284-8108 or (262) 238-8108.
Ozaukee County Shared Ride Taxi can take anyone
anywhere within Ozaukee County. The cost per trip can range from $2.00
to $6.25. For information or to arrange service, please call
1-800-925-9590.
Visit their website at: www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/transit/transit.html
OZAUKEE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
St. Mary’s Hospital – Ozaukee, 13111 N. Port
Washington Road, Mequon, WI, offers an "Adult Free Clinic" at the Seton
Professional Building on Wednesday evenings starting at 5 p.m. This
service is for the non-insured or underinsured person. To make an
appointment, please call (262) 243-7381 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Walk-in patients are welcome. Development of this Free Clinic was at a
result of the Ozaukee Health Initiative.
FLU SHOTS
Flu, Pneumonia, and Tetanus shots will be given at
the Senior Meal Sites for senior citizens and people of high risk the
first two weeks of October provided the vaccine is received by the
Ozaukee County Health Department. The schedule for northern Ozaukee
County is as follows: Tuesday, October 14
– Fredonia Fire Station, 201 S. Milwaukee Street between 9 – 11 a.m.
and Wednesday, October 15 – Belgium American Legion, 655 Park
Street, between 9 – 11 a.m. Cost of the shots are $18.00 for flu, $20.00
for pneumonia and $3.00 for Tetanus. Additional dates and
locations for flu and pneumonia shots will be available. Watch the
newspaper for details. For further information, please call the Ozaukee
County Health Department at (262) 284-8170.
JAY ROAD 4-H ANNUAL FRUIT SALE
Jay Road 4-H Annual Fruit Sale is taking place.
Oranges and grapefruit of various kinds are available. Contact Brenda
Mueller at 285-3406 of Sandy Hubing at 285-3528 before October 24th.
BICYCLISTS
Please respect traffic laws. Many bicyclists
are not doing so causing potential accident situations. KEEP EVERYONE
SAFE!
THE LIGHTER SIDE
You know you are a true Wisconsinite when:
Your idea of creative landscaping is a statute of a
cow next to your blue spruce.
You go out to a fish fry every Friday.
You have more miles on your snow blower than your
car.
Measure wealth not by the things you have, but by the
things you have for which you would not take money.
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