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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
 OCTOBER
October 3 – Belgium Fire Department
Open House, Community Park
October 11 - Tree Board Meeting
October 6 –12 Noon, (VB) agenda deadline
October 12 - Regular Village Board
Meeting
October 13 – Flu Shot Clinic 9-11
a.m., Belgium American Legion Hall
October 15 – First day to put
leaves at the curb
October 15 – Notices mailed to
property owners for delinquent utilities pending tax
roll collections
October 18-30 - Hydrant flushing
October 18 – 12 Noon, agenda
deadline (PC)
October 20 – Utility bills due
October 26 – Regular Plan
Commission Meeting
October 28 – Delivering Fire
Prevention (see enclosed)
October 31 – Halloween Party 3-4
P.M., Community Park
October 31 – Trick or Treat 4 – 7
P.M.
 NOVEMBER
November 1 – Utility Disconnection Notices mailed
November 1 – Tree Board Meeting
November 1 – 12 Noon, agenda
deadline (VB)
November 2 – Presidential and
General Election
Poll Hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
November 6 – Countywide Use Tire
Collection
November 8 – Regular Village Board
Meeting
November 15 – Winter parking hours
start
November 15 – 12 Noon, agenda
deadline (PC)
November 15 – End of curbside
branch pick-up
November 19 – End of curbside leaf
pick-up
November 23 – Regular Plan
Commission Meeting
November 25-26 – Village Office
closed -Thanksgiving
November 28 – Christmas Parade, 5
p.m.
DECEMBER
December 1 – First day to circulate
Nomination Papers for Spring Election for Village
Board
 December
8 – 12 Noon, agenda deadline (VB)
December 8 – 12 Noon, agenda
deadline (PC)
December 13 – Regular Village Board
Meeting
December 14 – Tree Board Meeting
December 14 – Regular Plan
Commission Meeting (NOTE DATE CHANGE-December only)
December 23-24 – Village Office
closed for holidays
December 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 –
Village Office open for tax collection during
posted collection hours. December 31
open only for tax collection.
Consult the Ozaukee County 2004-2005
Visitor Guide and Lake Michigan’s Shoreline Sleigh Ride
brochure for additional events in Ozaukee County.
POSTING PLACES
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Belgium Village Hall, 195 Commerce
Street
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Port Washington State Bank, 545
Main Street
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Wisconsin State Bank, 171 Main
Street
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Belgium Post Office, 543 Main
Street
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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 the 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 normally meets on the
first 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!!!
NEW VILLAGE MARSHAL
We welcome Jayme Arndt as our new
Village Marshal effective October 1, 2004.
Jayme replaces Richard Karshna. You
may reach Jayme at (262)
285-3889 or cell phone (262) 488-1454
for issues relating to Village
Ordinance violations. For items other than
Village Ordinance violations, please contact the Ozaukee
County Sheriff’s Department (262) 284-7172 or 911
(Emergency).
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER ERROR
The Village of Belgium does not
have a Police Department as indicated in some telephone
books. Do not call the non-emergency number of the
Belgium Fire Department (262) 285-3257 for police
matters.
ELECTION NOTES
 The
Presidential and General Election will take place on
Tuesday, November
2, 2004 between 7 a.m.- 8 p.m.
If you desire to vote and
will not be in the Village during the polling hours,
please contact Lila Mueller, CMC, Village
Clerk-Treasurer, for an absentee ballot prior to
Friday, October 29th for mailing a
ballot or 5 p.m on November 1st for voting in person at
the Belgium Village Hall.
On-site registration will take place.
Bring a photo I.D. and evidence of your residency (i.e.
bill). A 10-day residency requirement exists.
UTILITY/TAX BILL PAYMENT LOCATIONS
REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
PAYMENT DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31, 2005. 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.
PSC WATER RATE INCREASE TO BE FILED
A 3% increase in water rates is being
filed with the PSC.
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 15th.
Leaves are to be placed at the curb
for Monday and Friday pickups starting Friday,
October 19th through November 15th.
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. and 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 the Ozaukee Aging Service
(284-8120).
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 Clem Gottsacker at 285-7690 or the Belgium
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
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:
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’s help keep taxes down
– PUT YOUR GARBAGE AND RECYCLING CURBSIDE. REMINDER –
RECYCLING IS A STATE MANDATE. DISPOSE OF LITER PROPERLY.
DOG LICENSES
Per Wisconsin law, all dogs within
the Village of Belgium are required to be licensed.
Licenses for the Year 2005 will be available in early
December. A penalty exists for obtaining a license after
April 1st.
TRICK OR TREAT/HALLOWEEN
A party sponsored by Belgium
Community Club for Village children ages 12 and under
will take place at the Community Park, between
3-4 p.m. on October 31st, A kids
costume parade will take place with treats distributed.
Trick or Treat will follow the party.
Trick or Treat will take place on
Sunday, October 31, 2004, 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.
HARRINGTON BEACH EVENTS
Call 285-3015 for information
on up-coming events.
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 18-30. 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
FROM BELGIUM TO BELGIUM
We have continued to have many
visitors from both Belgium and Luxembourg, Europe,
visiting us at the Belgium Village Hall.
A Luxembourg Heritage Center is being
proposed by Michael Ansay for the Village of Belgium at
the northeast edge of the Village. Please watch for
details.
BUSINESSES NOTES
Smitty’s Belgium House ,
745 Main Street, Belgium, (262) 285-3100.
smittys@hotmail.com
Smitty’s opened Tuesday, July 6th and is
very appreciative of the support shown by the residents
of the Village of Belgium. Smitty’s Belgium House is a
locally owned and operated, full-service, family
restaurant with a banquet room that will comfortably
seat 100 people. Smitty’s is open Tuesday through
Sunday. The bar opens at 4 p.m. with double-bubble
cocktails served Tuesday through Thursday from 4-6 p.m.
The kitchen opens at 5 p.m. and offers many specials,
including:
Call Smitty’s today to book your
party. Choice dates are still available for Christmas
Parties.
Clem’s Locksmith Service ,
263 Main Street, Belgium (262) 284-5282 or cell (262)
483-0172
gottslocks@juno.com .
First of all Clem wants to thank all
of you that have patronized his business in the past. As
of September 20, 2004, Clem has gone from his 12-year
part-time business to full-time. Business hours:
Monday – Friday 24 hours except for the hours 8 a.m.-12
noon; Saturday and Sunday – 24 hours.
Jenco Associates ,
307 Lakeview Drive, Belgium, (262) 483-7750, email
Jenco_Associates@yahoo.com.
This new company features
Computer Training Classes in the Microsoft environment.
Classes offered include Introduction to Computers, MS
Excel, Level 1, MS Word, Level 1. Call them for details
and class prices.
Lasting Buds Floral & Gifts, 139
Main Street, Belgium. Coming soon. Watch for further
details.
BELGIUM FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
The Belgium Fire Department
will host an Open House on Sunday, October 3rd
for Fire Prevention Week which is honored October 3-9.
The Open House will be held between 10 a.m.-12 Noon
at Community Park. Fire trucks will be on display
Various demonstrations and displays will take place.
Child I.D. Kits are available See you there! Flight for
Life helicopter will be on display to view from 10:30 to
11:30 a.m.
BASKETBALL HOOPS
Portable basketball hoops are not
allowed into the street right away or over the parking
lanes. Please position them in your driveway away from
the street.
BELGIUM’S CHRISTMAS PARADE
The Belgium Community Club and the Belgium Area
Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the Village of
Belgium’s third Annual Christmas Parade. It will start
at 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 28th and is entitled "It’s
an Old Fashioned Christmas". 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:
Wednesday, October 13 –
Belgium American Legion, 655 Park Street, between 9 – 11
a.m. and
Tuesday, October 19th –
Fredonia Fire Station, 201 S. Milwaukee Street,
Fredonia, between 9 – 11 a.m. and Cost of the shots are
$18.00 for flu, $20.00 for pneumonia and $5.00 for
Tetanus.
Additional dates and locations for flu and pneumonia
shots will be available. For additional dates, times,
and locations check with the Flu Clinic Hotline is
(262) 268-7735.
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
or Sandy Hubing at 285-3528 before December 1st
with delivery December 11th.
BICYCLISTS
Please respect traffic laws.
Many bicyclists are not doing so causing potential
accident situations. KEEP EVERYONE SAFE!
THE FAMILY COMMUNITY
CONNECTION
This Support Group is for family
members and friends of anyone in the military who is
about to serve, is serving, or who has served in Iraq or
Afghanistan. The purpose of our group is to share hopes,
fears, stories, concerns and joys and most all
information about our loved ones.
The group meets the third Tuesday of
each month starting Oct 19th at Rose-Harms American
Legion Post, 1540 13th Ave., Grafton. Call
Ina Wenzler (262) 284-6291, Tina Johnson (262) 284-0484
or Ken Brown (262) 238-8325 for additional information.
FYI – SKUNK SCENT ENCOUNTERS . . .
Mix together the following: 1 quart
of 3% hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup of baking soda (sodium
bicarbonate), 1 teaspoon liquid soap (dish or laundry
soap). When finished, discard remaining mixture. Skunk
scent be gone!
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