Gas & Electric Lines Affected by Planned Bypass

The planned construction in 2017 for the bypass along Meadowbrook Road will require electric and gas lines to be moved eastward.  Even though the bypass construction is a year into the future, WeEnergies crews will begin preparations in August of this year.  A gas line between Woodridge and Rolling Ridge will be relocated further east.  In addition, the electric poles and lines along Meadowbrook Road will be relocated as well.

Prior to the electric lines being moved, the Asplundh Co. will begin tree removals and trimming on the WMC outlot along Meadowbrook Road.  This work could begin as early as August 18.  Eventually, the Asplundh Co. will make arrangements to clear the area of trimmings and downed trees, but the wood could remain near the side of the road for several weeks.  You are welcome to take some of the wood if you so desire.

Gas lines to be relocated along Meadowbrook Road

Wenergies has informed the WMC Board that it will relocate a gas line between Woodridge and Rolling Ridge next month (August).  The gas line presently runs along Meadowbrook Road.  In anticipation of the west bypass project, the line needs to be relocated further east to accommodate the wider roadway that will result when the bypass construction takes place in 2017.  The project will require digging a pair of bore holes on WMC property and running the new gas line from one to the other.  Wenergies has agreed to compensate the WMC for the easement that will result and restore the property back to its original condition.  

Is Your Exterior Light Working?

Recently one of  our property owners contacted us to complain about the numerous exterior lampposts that are dark at night.  This is a good time to remind everyone to check their bulbs and to replace them, if necessary.

When the subdivision was planned during the 1970's, the developers and the City of Waukesha agreed that a minimum number of street lights would be necessary because the homes would be required to have "photoelectric" lights installed to ensure that the Windings neighborhoods would be adequately lighted at night.

Now that over forty years have passed, the covenant that required hhomeowners to install and maintain the exterior lampposts has expired, per Wisconsin statutes (The only other covenant was the requirement to install a concrete driveway).  Accordingly, the best way to make sure our lights are working is to apply peer pressure.  There are no legal avenues or fines that can be used to motivate homeowners to keep their lights shining during the evening hours.

If you notice that your neighbor's light is not working, feel free to bring it to their attention.  If you do not care for confrontations, we are considering printing some friendly reminders that could be affixed to a non-functioning lamppost.  The reminders would be signed by the WMC president and printed on bright paper.

If you are interested in circulating a few reminders to your neighbors regarding their dark lampposts, contact president Frank Remfrey (fremfrey@yahoo.com).

Emerald Ash Borer Has Officially Arrived

In early January, the City of Waukesha Forestry staff removed abut a dozen ash trees located on the terraces along Rolling Ridge Drive.  An official from the Forestry Dept. confirmed that several of the ash trees did show signs of the emerald ash borer.  As a group, the ash trees were beginning to lean into the roadway due to crowding from the older trees nearby.  The City Forestry Dept. strives to maintain a certain amount of clearance along the streets for vehicles and they felt that these ash trees along Rolling Ridge were beginning to lean too far into the street.

The official indicated that there are no plans to replace these terrace trees due to the proximity of the older trees along Rolling Ridge.

If you own healthy ash trees, it may be time to contact a professional arborist and consider some type of treatment that might ward off the emerald ash borer.

If you would like more information about the emerald ash borer, visit the link below:

www.emeraldashborer.wi.gov

2016 Budget Approved

The annual meeting of the Windings Maintenance Corp. took place on December 7th at the Spring City Restaurant.   A small group of homeowners and 103 proxy voters approved the proposed 2016 budget and reelected the Board members to another term.

The annual assessment will remain $120 for the third consecutive year, thanks to new three year contracts from Blaze Landscaping for lawn care, snow removal and fertilization which feature slight increases.

A mailing will be sent out near New Year's Day that will include the minutes of the annual meeting as well as the invoice for the 2016 assessment which will be due on January 31st.

Annual Meeting Scheduled for December 7th, Spring City Restaurant

The annual general membership meeting of the Windings Maintenance Corporation will take place on Monday, December 7th, beginning at 7pm.  This year the meeting will be held in the meeting room of the Spring City Restaurant, located next to the Mobil station on the corner of Silvernail and Grandview Blvd.

All residents of the Windings subdivision will receive a mailing about a month prior to the meeting containing a proxy voting postcard, proposed 2016 budget and meeting agenda.   The proxy card will contain the ballot for the WMC board election and the approval of the 2016 budget.  Each proxy card will have a $.35 stamp affixed to it, so please take the time to fill it out and place it in the mail even if you plan on attending the meeting in person.

City of Waukesha Announces Electronics Disposal Event

Good morning,

The Public Works Department wishes to inform all city employees that there is going to be a TV and electronics recycling collection day on November 7th, 2015, from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. at the city Drop-Off Center, located at 900 Sentry Dr.  All residents are welcome to use this event to dispose of their electronics.

The Mayor's office has released the information below regarding an upcoming event that will allow residents to safely dispose of their unwanted electronics items:

The city is hosting Legacy Recycling to run the event, who will be on site to collect electronics from residents.  There is a $20 fee for all old tube CRT (cathode ray tube) TVs and a $5 fee for all CRT computer monitors (that includes broken TVs or monitors).  All other electronics – including flat screen TVs, computers, laptops, keyboards, mice, cords, printers, fax machines, video game systems, speakers, radios, and much more – will be accepted at no cost.  The fees for the CRT TVs and computer monitors are paid to Legacy Recycling and they accept cash only.

To attend the event, vehicles with electronics must enter from the gate located at 600 Sentry Dr., the entrance to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Drop-Off Center gate, located at 900 Sentry Dr., will be open for residents coming for normal operations that day, including leaves, yard waste, branches, and recycling.  The Drop-Off Center will be open for normal operations 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Electronics, such as TVs and computers, must be recycled per Wisconsin law.  There is no pick up of electronics at city residences – residents must turn in their electronics for recycling.  Residents should never put electronics into their household recycling or trash carts.  Other local retail stores and companies do accept electronics year-round – residents should check with those companies for details of their programs.

The city intends on hosting more electronic recycling collections in 2016 and the dates will be announced.  For more information, residents may call Legacy Recycling directly at 262-930-4228 or contact myself in Public Works.

Thank you, have a great weekend!  Perhaps we will see you on the 7th!

Dustin

Dustin Nolan
City of Waukesha
Recycling and Solid Waste
262-524-3593