ISSUE 36 SPRING, 2013

SCHOFIELD SPOTLIGHTDates to Remember...

Bicycle RodeoMay 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Water Main FlushingNorth End, May 6-10

South End, May 13-17Industrial Park, May 20-24

Spring Clean-UpMay 10 – 10 a.m.-5 p.m.May 11 – 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Aquatic Center OpensJune 8

Regular City Council Meetings

Are held the second Tuesday of the month at

6 p.m. at Schofield City Hall in the Council Chambers.

Citizens of Schofield: With the completion of the spring election, I would like to take this opportunity to share some of my thoughts with you about your elected officials. Many times I have been asked by both Schofield residents as well as non-residents about the role and duties of the Mayor and Alderpersons. The general assumption seems to be that because we are a relatively small city, the duties and scope of responsibility of our elected officials is correspond-ingly reduced. My response is that this could not be further from the truth. Because of our small size and budget constraints, we do not have the resources to have positions such as a full-time Mayor, City Administrator, Finance Director, Personnel Director, Community Development Director, etc. The duties and responsibilities that would be handled by these posi-tions therefore become the responsibility of your elected officials with the help and support of our full time employees, the Clerk/Treasurer, Deputy Clerk, and Public Works Director. The following are some examples of the responsibilities of various city committees: • Personnel – Wage and benefit administration, contract negotiations, hiring, and grievance reconciliation • Finance – Budget development and administration, financing deci- sions, review and approval of City audit, review and approval of City expenditures • Public Works – Development of public works budget, recommen- dation and coor dination of street projects, capital equipment budget development These are just some examples of the duties your elected officials per-form without the help of on-staff professionals that many municipalities have. There are a total of eight City committees made up solely of elected alderpersons. All eight committees perform valuable and necessary func-tions for you and the City. As a past alderman and now having served as your Mayor for almost three years, I can personally attest to the amount of effort and dedica-tion it takes to effectively carry out the duties we expect of our elected officials. I would like to personally thank everyone presently serving as alderpersons and those that have served in the past while I have been Mayor. I certainly appreciate your service and I am sure the citizens of Schofield do as well. There are also a number of City committees made up partially by citizen members. If you have an interest in serving on any of these committees or would like more information on them, please contact myself or Lisa Reeves.

Sincerely,Ken Fabel, Mayor City of Schofield

Website The City of Schofield’s website has all the latest calendar of events, agendas, minutes and much, much more. You can view the website at www.cityofschofield.org.

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Parks and Recreation Committee Report This summer promises to be a very busy time. We are in the middle of discussions on improvements long overdue for Radtke and Grace Parks. There are a number of hurdles that still need to be jumped but I am very optimistic we will be able to work them out. We have a lot of changes on the agenda but as of the time of this letter they are on hold until we can get a new contract with Wausau signed. From there we need to apply for some funding to help offset the cost. There will be some work done at the Mayors’ Park this spring, if and when spring gets here. We will be extending the watering system to cover the baseball diamond. We will

also work on the tennis/pickle ball courts. We are looking for a better monarch butterfly year than last year. It will be getting a later start than normal, but I think with the extra help from a couple of our resident volunteers we will have a greater supply of hatching caterpillars. Come out to enjoy our Mayors’ Park and entertain and teach your kids about nature. I would think that our first caterpillars will be out in the middle of May. This fall we built some steps to the lake by the City Hall for those of you that like to fish in that area. We are also adding some more dock space at Radtke Park and hope to clean up the shallow area by the docks for those of you that like to swim there. There are more enhancements to our parks that I am looking to get done but we will see if we have the time and the money. If you have any thoughts as to what you would like to see done or added feel free to contact me.

Kregg HoehnParks & Recreation Chair

4th Ward Alderperson

Health & Sanitation News It certainly has been an extremely longer winter than nor-mal. Let’s hope that our spring and summer weather arrives soon. As the snow disappears I ask all of our residents to assess their yards. Schofield has ordinances which require all prop-erty owners to keep up their properties. Unraked lawns, excessive weeds and unmowed grass are all violations of the city ordinances. Also garbage and junk around the yard need to be cleaned up as well. Our spring clean-up on May 10th and 11th is a great way to dispose of your yard clutter. Our goal is that we can be proud of our city and encourage residents to move into our community.

I also want to thank all of the voters in Ward 3 for their recent support. I look forward to another term as your Alderman. I will continue to work hard to ensure that we maintain a budget that will work for everyone. I want everyone to feel that Schofield is a great city to live in and a family community. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Scott DunstHealth & Sanitation Chair

3rd Ward Alderperson

Rothschild/Schofield Aquatic Center

Another summer is coming; but it doesn’t seem like it as I am writing this. Before too long we will all be thinking of enjoying the hot summer and cooling off at our pool. There is something new and very exciting at our pool this year. We are installing two climbing walls which should be tall enough to test every-one’s climbing skills. The walls are located over the water on the deep end of the pool. Come and test your-self or race against your buddy. We are also in discussion with Weston Pool to come up with a dual pass. This pass would enable a fam-ily to use both pools. The reason for this pass is to help out the families that have children that want to go to different pools. I am hoping to have that pass available this late spring. If you have already purchased your sea-son pass we will be able to switch you to a duel pass. There will be an extra charge for the duel pass, but it will be much cheaper than buying passes to each pool. If you are interested in this pass please contact the Rothschild Village Hall, but wait until the end of May. The opening date is June 8th. Even if it’s cool outside remember, OUR POOL IS HEATED. If you are interested in water aerobics or Zumba classes we have both. Just go to the web site to check on class times. Also for those of you 62 and over, our pool is no charge to you. We are also working on getting WiFi, stay tuned to our updates on the website for this and any questions you have about birthday parties, upcoming events and specials.

Kregg HoehnChairman Aquatic Commission

Meet Pam Shnowske, our New Deputy Clerk/Treasurer I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the residents of the City of Schofield. My name is Pam Shnowske and I have filled the position of Deputy Clerk/Trea-surer. I have worked many years as a legal assistant and am very excited to bring my legal knowledge as well as my attentiveness to the needs of others to the City of Schofield. If you should stop down at the City Hall, please feel free to say hello to me as I am excited to meet you and help you in any way I can.

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Everest Metro Police Department UpdatesNEW K-9 We have selected our new K9 from Von Liche Kennels in Indiana. Officer Matt Krembs, our new K9 handler, is currently attending a 6 week training course in Indiana with his new partner. Aaron, name subject to change, is a 2 year-old Shepherd mix. We were successfully awarded a $10,000 grant from a private non-profit organization called K9s4COPs out of Texas that covered the cost of the dog. The fund-raising has been going

very well. We have had outstanding support from local businesses and community organizations. We currently have funds available in an account to cover the initial purchase and training for the program. Additional donations continue to come in, which will be maintained in a dedicated account to fund operating supplies and equipment. This fund will also be used to cover veterinary bills; so the K9 program will not affect our current operating budget. We are very excited to put our newest Law Enforcement “tool” to work on the streets. Lord, our current K9, has had a very successful career here at EMPD and he is looking forward to a relaxing retirement when Aaron officially starts his working career in early June.

CONSOLIDATION TALKS The Village of Rothschild approached EMPD last spring to discuss the possibility of consolidating the Rothschild Police Department with Everest Metro Police Department when the current Rothschild Chief retires. Since that time, an ad hoc committee has been formed to work out some of the details and bring back recommendations to the municipal leaders of all four communities. So far, all municipality leaders feel this consolidation will be a positive step that should continue to facilitate outstanding police services to our respective communities in the most economical fashion. At this point, a new joint finance committee will be formed to make some decisions on budgetary areas. There are a significant number of financial issues and decisions to work through before a proposed budget for 2014 can be formulated. Once a draft budget is formalized, the municipal leaders will have sufficient information to make a final decision. While there is considerable work to be done, everything has moved forward in a positive fashion and the municipal leaders say the consolidation should go through in January 2014.

THE YEAR IN REVIEW (2012) EMPD had a busy year in 2012 with the department handling 15,773 calls for service, which was an increase of 21.3% from 2011 despite a 2012 budget decrease of 0.92% from 2011. Training, staff development and the increased use of technology continue to play an important role as the department strives to do more with less in these current economic times.

Chief Wally SparksKen Fabel, Mayor

County Board SupervisorDistrict 16

County Board Update There are two issues currently being dealt with by the county board which I would like to update you on. The first is the dual issue of courthouse/jail expansion and security. The county board

has been considering various options for expansion and that process is on-going at this time. Recently, with the attack and injury of two corrections officers in the county jail, the issue of security in the jail and courthouse has come to the forefront of board attention. At the present time, a proposal to add up to eight part-time deputies to improve courthouse and jail security is being considered. In addition, Brad Karger, the county administrator, has formed an advisory committee made up of community leaders to review and make recommendations on jail security. The second issue is that of the Marathon County Humane Society as it relates to dealing with stray animals. The Humane Society has been operating over budget for several years and has asked the county for more funding to deal with strays. It appears at this time that the county board will seek an entirely new contract with the Humane Society defining what the county is willing to pay for and how much that service will cost. In addition, the City of Schofield has been participating in what is being called the Regional Animal Control Cooperative. This is a group of Marathon County communities attempting to define and implement a procedure for stray animal pickup. As always, if you have any comments or questions on these or other county issues, please contact me.

Ken FabelCounty Board Supervisor District 16

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News from the Assessment DepartmentOPEN BOOK FOR THE 2013 ASSESSMENT ROLL The 2013 Real Estate and Personal Property Assessment Rolls will be open for public inspection in the City of Schofield Council Chambers on first floor at City Hall, 200 Park St, Schofield, WI from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm beginning Thursday, April 25, 2013 and ending Friday, April 26, 2013.

To serve the public more efficiently, we are requesting taxpayers schedule an appointment to speak with an appraiser. To schedule an appointment either call 715-261-6600 or visit our website at:

www.ci.wausau.wi.us/Departments/Assessment/PreAppointmentQuestionnaire.aspx

To view the Preliminary 2013 Assessments visit our website at: http://assessments.cityofschofield.org

What if I don’t agree with my assessment?Talk with one of the professionals in the Assessment Department. During this informal ses-sion, you can learn how your assessment was made, what factors were considered, and what types of records are kept regarding your property. After this review, if you still think the assessment is incorrect, what can you do? The next step is to file a formal objection with the City Clerk’s Office for the Board of Review. Remember, when you receive your tax bill in December, it is too late to file an objection. Paying your taxes under protest does not constitute an assessment objection unless you have first filed an appeal with the Board of Review.

FIRST MEETING OF THE 2013 BOARD OF REVIEWNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the City of Schofield of Marathon County shall convene for the purpose of hearing objections to property valuations on the 15th day of May, 2013, from 10:00 am to conclusion at the City of Schofield Council Cham-bers at City Hall, 200 Park St, Schofield, WI. (Board must meet a minimum of two hours).

What evidence do I need to present to the Board of Review?State law puts the burden of proof on the property owner to show that the assessment is incorrect. Keep in mind that your evidence must be strong enough to prove that the asses-sor’s value is incorrect. Only relevant testimony given at the hearing will be considered by the Board. STATING THAT PROPERTY TAXES ARE TOO HIGH IS NOT RELEVANT TESTIMONY. You should establish in your own mind what you think your property is worth. The best evidence for this would be recent sales prices for properties similar to yours, the closer in proximity and similarity, the better the evidence. Another type of evidence is oral testimony from a witness who has made a recent appraisal of your property.

CITY-WIDE REVALUATION SCHEDULED FOR 2015The Assessment Department is preparing for a city-wide revaluation for 2015 in the City of Schofield. Some of the tasks this preparation process includes: (1) Reviewing current property record cards (2) Taking exterior photos of all properties (3) Contacting owners for interior inspec-tions (4) Creating electronic records. PLEASE NOTE: assessment personnel will always show their photo identification card.

Wisconsin Statutes require assessments to be within 10% of market value at least once every five years. Market value is what a property would sell for on the open market from a willing and knowledgeable seller to an unrelated willing and knowledgeable buyer, neither of whom is compelled to act. The best evidence of market value is a recent arm’s-length sale of your home or arm’s-length sales of comparable homes. Comparable sales are sim-ilar in location, style, age, size, condition, quality, and amenities. A city-wide revaluation updates assessed values of all properties to more accurately reflect current market value.

Watch for updates of the City-Wide Revaluation process on the City of Schofield website.

For further information please contact: Assessment Department @ (715)261-6600, Mon-day thru Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Meet Kelly C. Bremer, Ward I Alderperson

Hello citizens of Schofield, I would like to start off by thanking the residents of Ward 1 for your support during this last spring elec-tion. I am very pleased to be a repre-sentative for our hometown, proudly continuing my families’ passion for this city. My love for the city of Schofield started at a young age. I was born and raised here. Growing up in my neigh-borhood I was able to experience the best our city has to offer. Walking to one of the local restaurants or taking a lovely stroll down to Radtke or Grace Park were a norm for my family. I have many fond memories of my life here. After high school I started volun-teering at the local Humane Society/Animal Shelter, eventually leading to a full time paid position at the facility. Learning many skills both personally and professionally, I continue to carry them with me in my day-to-day life. I am currently employed at Noodles & Company as part of the manage-ment team. 2011 marked the start of my involvement with the city. I was appointed to two committees, including the CDA (Community Devel-opment Authority) and the Sewer and Water Commission. I have also been known to put on a pair of rubber gloves and pick up garbage at neigh-boring parks. As a city I believe we have a lot to offer and I’m excited to be able to explore the possibilities even further. I look forward to working for you and the city we all call home, Schofield.

Kelly C. Bremer Ward 1 Alderperson

Nan GieseCity Assessor

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Marathon County Hazardous Waste Site

Hazardous waste can now be dropped off at

Marathon County Solid Waste Department

R18500 E. Hwy. 29 – Ringle, WI

MATERIALS ACCEPTEDDegreasers – Cleaning Solvents

Drain Cleaners – Dry Cleaning FluidFloor/Furniture Polish

Mildew CleanersHerbicides – Insecticides

Metal Cleaners – Oven CleanersOil-based Paints – Solvents

Strippers – ThinnersTurpentine – Varnish

Creosote – Fuel – Ether

Questions? Call 715-446-3101 Ext. 2

Meet Sue A. Martell, Ward II Alderperson I am Sue A. Martell, and I am happy to introduce myself as your new Alderperson for Ward II filling the position for-merly held by Fred Will. Joan Joss, also Alderperson Ward II, and I will be working together. I moved to Schofield with my husband Jude and our three children 30 years ago and we have been in the same house on Ridgeland Avenue since. We chose Schofield to

raise our family because of the good schools, neatly kept tree-lined streets and properties, wonderful wildlife and water resources, the small home town atmo-sphere, and the great sense of pride in the community we found in the people who worked, lived and played in Schofield. I am also proud to say that I worked for Marathon County Government for 29 years, retiring three years ago in May. I bring with me the knowledge of how government works and how government meetings are conducted. What I would like to see in our community is neighbors talking to each other about what they like and dislike about living in Schofield - sharing with each other and then bringing their likes and dislikes to the City Council members by attending City Council meetings. Think of the Council meetings as your meetings - come and see, listen, and think about what your Council members are doing or can do for you to make this a better community to live in - a community that is neat and clean and safe and is free of crime and drugs. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing from our citizens. With that also comes high expectations of our city’s citizens and Council members as we work together. I am looking for-ward to a great relationship with all of you the next four years.

News & Events from the Marathon County Historical SocietyAt the Woodson History Center & The Yawkey House Museum

• Sunday, May 5 at 2 pm: Speaker Prof. Brett Barker, “The Universe of Battle: The Decisive Summer of 1863” • Sunday, May 19 at 11 am: Historic Wausau Fire Tour, docent led tours of famous downtown Wausau fires (begins downtown on 400 Block) • Sunday, June 2 at 1 pm, American Girl Themed Garden Party • Sunday, June 23 at 1:30 pm: Genealogy Class: A Summary of DNA and how it is used in research

Ongoing:The Research Library is open the first Sunday of each month 1-4:30 pm. Model Railroad layout is open the first & third Sundays 1-3:30 pm

New Hours!Beginning Memorial Day weekend (Friday, May 24) the Woodson History Center and Yawkey House Museum will add Friday hours. Our new hours will be Tuesday-Friday 9 am-4:30 pm, Saturday-Sunday 1-4:30 pm.

Yawkey House MuseumWoodson History Center

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Spring CleanupItems need to be brought to the cleanup site at the shelter parking lot by City Hall, 200 Park Street. For the elderly or disabled, the City workers will pick up items at your residence if you have item/s placed curbside. You MUST call 715-359-5230, ext 2 by Tuesday the week of the cleanup to make arrange-ments for payment and pickup.

Items Accepted:Mattresses

TiresAppliances

BicyclesFurnitureCarpeting

Miscellaneous Household Items

Special Collection of Technology Items: (disposal fees may apply)

desktop computer, printersscanners and copiers, laptops

TV and computer monitorscomputer peripherals (keyboards, mice, flash drives, speakers, etc.)DVD Players, VCRs, DVRs and

other video players

Items Not Accepted:Garbage

Compost MaterialBuilding Material

Hazard Waste (oil, paint, florescent light bulbs and household cleaners)

Cleanup DatesFriday, May 10 – 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, May 11 – 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Public Works News

Leaf and Brush PolicyUnder the City of Schofield Burning Ordinance 23-370, leaves and brush cannot be burned within city limits. You can haul your leaves and brush to the compost site on Drott Street or the city will pick up curbside. To utilize curbside pickup, brush should be neatly piled with the large ends of the brush facing the street and leaves must be bagged. No grass clippings allowed in pickup.

WPS Light PolesIf you notice a WPS light that is burned out, jot down the pole number (exam-ple: 17ac76) and call WPS at 1-800-450-7260 to make them aware of the outage.

Random Acts of Being NeighborlyThank you to those who helped your neighbors with their snow removal this winter. It’s especially important that we help our elderly neighbors with this task. Hopefully,your neighbors have thanked you for your kindness, but if they have not…know that they sincerely appreciate it. Let’s continue our random acts of being neighborly thisSummer in helping each other keep our lawns mowed. We all need help from timeto time and we all can help others if we just look for the opportunity. Plus, it’s a great way to get exercise!!

Community Service ProjectsIf your organization needs a service project, we have some to choose from. Please call Kevin King at 715-571-8436.

Summer Sprinkling CreditA summer sprinkling credit will be given to residential customers during the third quarter billing. The sewer bill shall be based on average water consumption during the preceding two billing periods, unless consumption during that period was greater than the summer quarter. Important Note: There must be us-age in the first and second quarters in order to receive credit.

Schofield Boat Launch Fees Launch fee is $3 per day. An annual sticker may also be purchased for $20.

Baseball Field Sign-Up The City of Schofield has several baseball fields available that your team can sign up for. Call City Hall for details: 715-359-5230, ext 2.

Fire Pit Regulations Fire pits must be encircled with nonflammable material, or be commercially built with approved fire containers and located a minimum of 20 feet from any structure or l5 feet from a lot line. Maximum diameter shall be 42 inches. Fires shall be extinguished by l0 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 12 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays or when left unattended. Fuel for fire pits shall consist of dry material only, and it shall not be ignited with flammable or combustible liquids. Material for fire pits may not include leaves, rubbish, garbage, trash or any material made or coated with rubber, plastic, leather or petroleum base materials. The material may not contain any flammable or combustible liquids.

“Schofield Fire Department”

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Rental FacilitiesThe city has several facilities available at City Hall for large gatherings.

Banquet Hall (inside City Hall)This facility can accommodate a standing crowd of up to 360, or 257 people if chairs are set up; or 120 occupants if both tables and chairs are used.

The hall features a full serving kitchen with appliances (stove/refrig/large coffee maker), bathroom facilities and a large blacktopped parking area. Chairs and tables are provided and must be set up and taken down by those using the facility.

Outdoor ShelterLocated on the grounds of City Hall at Schofield Park and directly in back of Schofield Elementary School, this facility is a rustic, roofed shelter with a cement floor. Sixteen large picnic tables in the shelter can accommodate large gatherings.

The Shelter has kitchen facilities with appliances, indoor bathroom facilities and features a large stone fireplace. The area around the shelter has a sand-based volleyball court with net and a scenic view of Lake Wausau (a chain-link fence sep-arates the lake/embankment from the shelter property). The softball diamond and playground area/equipment is on private property and not available with rent of shelter. Paved parking is plentiful.

ReservationsIn person only at City Hall. Open dates can be checked by calling City Hall at 715-359-5230 ext 2.

Resident Non Resident Indoor Hall $100 $125Park Shelter $75 $100

Security Deposit RequiredReservations for both the Hall and Shelter require a non-refundable deposit of 20% of the rent fee. This must be paid at the time of making the reservation and is in addition to the refundable key deposit of $100.

Dennis RichmondPublic Property Chairperson

Ward 3 Alderman

Weed Notice The City of Schofield requires all property owners or tenants to control plants growing on their property, in accordance with the following sections of the Schofield Municipal Code:

Sec. 29-296. - Mowing required. No person owning property within the city shall permit to grow or pollinate upon the person’s premises any weeds, grasses or brush which cause or produce hay fever in human beings, exhale unpleasant or noxious odors or may conceal filthy deposits or provide a place for the accumulation of trash or litter. In order to prevent such growth and pollination, it shall be the duty of every property owner to mow or cause to be mowed upon the property owner’s premises all grasses, weeds and brush exceeding one foot in height.

Sec. 29-297. - Mowing by city. It shall be the duty of the chair of the health committee to enforce this article, and if any person shall fail to comply with this article, the public works administrator shall, after five days’ written notice by first class mail to the owner at the owner’s last known address, cause the noxious weeds to be destroyed or cause the premises to be mowed and report the cost thereof in writing to the city clerk/treasurer, all as provided by Wis. Stats. § 66.0407. Such charge shall be placed on the tax roll as a special tax, to be collected in the same manner as other taxes.

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Unused & Unwanted Medication Drop-Box ProgramDrop Box Rules• YES drop off over-the-counter or prescription drugs• YES drop off medications in original containers• YES remove personal information by either tearing off or marking out• YES leave on medicine name and dosage• NO radioactive chemo drugs or IV bags• NO needles or syringes• NO garbage or trash

Location & TimesEverest Metro Police Dept – 5303 Mesker Street, WestonDrop box in public lobby area – M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - No holiday drop offRothschild Police Dept – 211 Grand Avenue, RothschildDrop box in public entrance area – 24/7-365 days a yearWausau Police Dept – 515 Grand Avenue, WausauDrop slot in public lobby area – M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m - No holiday drop offKronenwetter Police Dept – 1582 Kronenwetter Dr, KronenwetterDrop box in lobby of Kronenwetter Municipal Center – 24/7-365 days a year

Hydrant/Water Main FlushingMains will be flushed between 7am and 3pm. Areas may experience “dirty water” for short periods of time. It’s best to leave an outside faucet run for a short time to clear the problem. Avoid the use of bleach in your laun-dry for it may stain your clothing during this time. Some areas may also expe-rience low water pressure during this process.

Water Main Flushing ScheduleNorth End, May 6-10

South End, May 13-17Industrial Park, May 20-24

Water & Sewer NewsWater Usage

The most common reasons for high water usage are excessive irrigation and leaky plumbing fixtures. Following are some conservation tips and possible causes of excessive water usage. Every water-using appliance or activity in your home/business can make a difference. • You can install faucet aerators and restrictors - inexpensive inserts that can help reduce water use. They’re easy to install by yourself. • Periodically check throughout the house for leaky faucets and valves. Leaks waste water 24 hours a day, seven days a week. An inexpensive washer is usually enough to stop them. • Have you had extra guests? Remember, extra people mean more water usage. • Check your toilet for leaks. Add a few drops of food coloring to water in tank. If coloring appears in toilet bowl with out flushing, there is a leak. Also, listen for the sound of running water. • Limit your showers to the time it takes to soap up, wash down and rinse off. Any longer comes under the heading of recreation. Five-minute showers use less water than baths, and tub bathers should keep in mind that a half- full tub cleans just as well as a full tub.

Sewer Backups Schofield residents and businesses having sewer backup problems should call the Schofield Water/Sewer Department Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm at 715-571-8436 for a complete assessment before calling any sewer cleaning service. After 4:30pm and on weekends, call the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department at 715-261-1200 (DO NOT call 911). They will contact a City Utility Worker after normal working hours. A City Utility Worker will respond to all sewer backup requests for assistance. The Schofield Utility will not provide any compensation to property owners or rent-ers for damage done by sudden and accidental sewer backups. We recommend that you add this coverage to your homeowner’s insurance policy. Reminder: Do not place items such as personal hygiene products, clothing, dia-pers and small toys in the sewer lines. These items will plug your sewer lateral, city sewer mains and could result in unnecessary expense for you and the city.

Kevin KingPublic Works, Zoning Administrator

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Building PermitsIS THERE A GENERAL GUIDELINE FOR WHEN A PERMIT IS NEEDED?

Yes, generally speaking, if the work that you plan on doing is an alteration, that might affect light, ventilation,

structural elements, or exiting, a building permit is required.

GETTING A PERMIT - All permit requests will be routed through the Zoning Administrator for review, prior

to referring them to the Building Inspector for review. Applications for a permit may be picked up at the

municipal center, filled out, and returned for review. Applications are then passed on to Building Inspector

Dan Dziadosz for code compliance review. You may call Kevin at the municipal building, 715-359-5230, or

the public works garage with your zoning questions. You may also call the municipal building and leave a message. Either Kevin

or Dan will return your call. The Building Inspector is available Thursday evenings, or by appointment. You may call the municipal

building, or call the Inspector directly, at 715-297-7115.

IS A PERMIT NEEDED FOR –

• New construction or an addition to a building? YES

• Remodeling of a house? YES

• Construction of detached garages and storage buildings? YES

• Construction of decks and porches? YES

• Residing or repairing a building with the SAME materials? NO

• Replacement of shingles? NO (one overlay only – however, if a structural repair is needed – a building permit is needed)

• Replacement of windows in the same openings? NO

• Installation of new windows? YES, if changing the opening size.

• Replacement of heating units, water heaters or air conditioners? NO

• Replacement of light fixtures, switches or plumbing fixtures? NO

• Installation of a satellite dish? YES

• Demolition or moving of a building? YES

• Construction of a fence? NO

WHAT IS THE COST OF A PERMIT? Permit fees vary depending on the work that you will be doing. Always check if there is a

question, as failure to get a required permit is a DOUBLE FEE.

CHANGES OF USE – Did you know that the change of use in a building requires that building to be reviewed for changes in the

code? Recent examples might include a cold storage warehouse that is now being used to store something hazardous; or an office

building being converted to a restaurant. Several important code issues may need to be addressed, such as exiting, toilet rooms

and sprinkler systems. Another type of change in use, involves the zoning and building code. As an example, if you have a single-

family residence in a commercial zoning district, the use of the building is only approved as a single-family dwelling. It may not be

converted to a commercial use, even though the underlying land is zoned commercial. Changing a residence to a commercial use

usually involves having a registered architect, engineer or designer review the building for commercial code compliance, and then

submitting it to the State of Wisconsin for their approval.

Dan DziadoszBuilding Inspector

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2013 Rates and Hours:17 and under $4.00 ($2.00 Admission, swim from 6 – 7:45 PM Monday – Saturday) ages 18-61 - $5.00 Seniors (62 years) – Free

Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday, 11:00 am – 7:45 pm / Sunday, 11:00 am – 5:45 pm (715-355-9293)

Aquatic Center Rates - Resident

Family Sale $ Tax Total 4 members $115.00 $6.33 $121.33 Plus 1 $125.00 $6.88 $131.88 Plus 2 $135.00 $7.43 $142.43 Plus 3 $145.00 $7.98 $152.98 Individual $ 65.00 $3.58 $ 68.58

Aquatic Center Rates - Non-Resident Family Sale $ Tax Total 4 members $130.00 $7.15 $137.15 Plus 1 $140.00 $7.70 $147.70 Plus 2 $150.00 $8.25 $158.25 Plus 3 $160.00 $8.80 $168.80 Individual $ 90.00 $4.95 $ 94.95

***Mid-Season Rates - July 16th - Resident & Non-Resident Family Sale $ Tax Total 4 members $ 45.00 $2.48 $ 47.48 Plus 1 $ 55.00 $3.03 $ 58.03 Plus 2 $ 65.00 $3.58 $ 68.58 Plus 3 $ 75.00 $4.13 $ 79.13

Day Care Rate - $2/person

Punch Pass Price - $73.85 (20 punches on a card)

Birthday Rates - $7 per child (minimum of 6 children, includes admission, decorated table, selected menu)

Group Rates of 50+ People - $2.50/person

Swim Lessons - 8 classes (one session) - $15 resident, $20 non-resident

Senior Aerobics (Monday - Thursday) - $2 per session

• Note – Rates and swim lesson dates are subject to change at the discretion of the Pool Commission.

After Hour Parties 1-50 $125/hr 51-75 $150/hr 76-100 $175/hr 101-pool cap. $1/patron per hour

Pool Closing Guidelines Pool will close if weather is below 60 degrees. No low patronage closing. Pool will close for 30 minutes if lightening is spotted and will reopen if lightening stops. Pool will remain open during brief rain storms. Pool will close if a severe weather warning is issued. Pool will reopen if weather improves any time before 4:00 pm.

Rothschild/Schofield Aquatic CenterOpens June 8, 2013

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Garbage and Recycling CollectionGarbage Pick-up Days (please have to curb by 6 a.m.)

North of Eau Claire River Bridge: every Tuesday - South of Eau Claire River Bridge: every WednesdayRecycling Pick-up Days (please have to curb by 6 a.m.)

North of Eau Claire River Bridge: 1st Tuesday of each month - South of Eau Claire River Bridge: 1st Wednesday of each month

Advanced DisposalAdvanced Disposal is the handler of waste and recycling in the City of Schofield. Our goal is to make recycling as easy as possible for you. Changes have been made in the sorting of recycling materials. The color of your bins does not matter.

** During Holiday weeks, always expect a pickup a day later, after scheduled Holiday. (ex. Memorial Day, Monday’s pickup will be Tuesday, and everything that week is a day later.)

SPECIAL WASTE RECYCLING

USED MOTOR OIL Motor oil should be left curbside on your recycling day in a plastic container with lid fastened. (milk jug)

BATTERIES Lead acid batteries (car, lawnmower, motorcycle, etc.)

CONTAINER FOR CO-MINGLE (any color bin)

#1 PLASTICS These primary plastics include pop bottles. Rinse and remove caps and rings. (Look at bottom of container for number )

#2 PLASTICS These plastics include milk jugs & detergent bottles. Rinse and remove caps and rings. (Look at bottom of container for number )

GLASS Clear, Brown and Green in color. Only bottles and jars. Rinse and remove cap and metal rings. DO NOT BREAK GLASS!! NO CERAMICS, DISHES OR WINDOW GLASS!!!

ALUMINUM CANS Do not crush cans. (cans only)

TIN/BI-METAL CANS Rinse and remove labels from cans. (food cans only)

CONTAINER FOR PAPER PRODUCTS/FIBERS

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD Flatten boxes. They do not need to be tied. (All contaminated cardboard including pizza boxes should go in your regular trash.)

OFFICE PAPER, NEWSPAPER, Place in a paper bag and then place next to cardboard.MAGAZINES

*If you have any questions, or have to schedule large item pickups, call Advanced Disposal at: 715-359-6637.Advanced Disposal also offers a 95 gallon cart service at no extra charge.Stickers are available at Schofield City Hall for $1 each for additional bags.

Advanced Disposal

5509 Fuller Street, Weston, WI 54476-3106Phone 715-359-6637 Fax 715-359-2123

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Important Email Addresses Mayor Ken Fabel - kfabel@charter.net Public Works/Kevin King - kking@cityofschofield.org Clerk/Treasurer/Lisa Reeves - lreeves@cityofschofield.org Deputy Clerk/Treasurer/Pamela Shnowske - pshnowske@cityofschofield.org Building Inspector/Dan Dziadosz - ddzia@charter.net Police Chief/Wally Sparks - wally.sparks@co.marathon.wi.us Fire Chief/Rob Bowen - rob.bowen@schofieldfire.org Assessor/Nan Giese - nan.giese@ci.wausau.wi.us

City of Schofield Important Phone NumbersCity of Schofield Important Phone Numbers

Title Name Committees Phone Number

Mayor

Ken Fabel Planning Commission Everest Metro Joint Finance Committee/Board of Review

715-573-1410

Alderperson, Ward 1

Kelly C. Bremer Public Property/Judiciary/Personnel 715-470-3820

Alderperson, Ward 1

Bob Szekeress Public Works/Parks/Finance 715-359-2642

Alderperson, Ward 2

Joan Joss Judiciary/Public Safety Public Property

715-359-3524

Alderperson, Ward 2

Sue A. Martell Health & Sanitation/Public Works Public Safety

715-359-7129

Alderperson, Ward 3

Dennis Richmond Public Safety/Public Property Judiciary

715-359-7575

Alderperson, Ward 3

Scott Dunst Personnel/Health & Sanitation Parks/Board of Review

715-359-3594

Alderperson, Ward 4

Jim DeBauche Finance/Personnel/Public Works 715-359-6704

Alderperson, Ward 4

Kregg Hoehn Parks/Finance/Health & Sanitation

715-581-0924

Public Works/Zoning Admin.

Kevin King Planning Commission Water/Sewer Commission

715-571-8436

Deputy Clerk/Treasurer

Pam Shnowske N/A 715-359-5230 Ext. 2

Clerk/Treasurer Lisa Reeves N/A 715-359-5230 Ext. 1

Building Inspector

Dan Dziadosz N/A 715-297-7115

Assessor

Nan Giese N/A 715-261-6600

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Who to Call When You Have Questions/ProblemsRelated to Schofield ServicesWho to Call When You Have Questions/Problems

Related to Schofield Services

ISSUE CONTACT PHONE NUMBER

Trash not picked up Advanced Disposal 715-359-6637

Grass not being mowed City Hall 715-359-5230 Ext. 2

Sidewalks not being shoveled City Hall 715-359-5230 Ext. 2

Sewer BackupsCity Hall orSheriff's Dept.

715-359-5230 Ext. 2715-261-1200

Building Permits Dan Dziadosz 715-297-7115

Zoning Issues Kevin King 715-571-8436

Questions/Concerns/Suggestions Your Alderperson or Mayor

Water Bill Questions City Hall 715-359-5230 Ext. 2Property Tax Questions(after January 31)

County Treasurer's Office 715-261-1150

Property Tax Questions (until January 31)

City Hall 715-359-5230 Ext. 1

How to contact theSchofield Post Office 715-359-3464

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**2011 Consumer Confidence Report for 73701628 SCHOFIELD WATERWORKS

Water System Information If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact Kevin King at (715)571-8436. Health Information Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791). Source(s) of Water Source Id Source Depth (in feet) Status 2 Groundwater 100 Active 3 Groundwater 80 Active 4 Groundwater 72 Active

To obtain a summary of the source water assessment, please contact Kevin King at (715) 571-8436. Educational Information The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: ● Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. ● Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. ● Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff and residential uses. ● Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff and septic systems. ● Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health.

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Number of Contaminants Required to be Tested This table displays the number of contaminants that were required to be tested in the last five years. The CCR may contain up to five years worth of water quality results. If a water system tests annually, or more frequently, the results from the most recent year are shown on the CCR. If testing is done less frequently, the results shown on the CCR are from the past five years. Contaminant Group # of Contaminants Disinfection Byproducts 2 Inorganic Contaminants 16 Microbiological Contaminants 1 Radioactive Contaminants 4 Synthetic Organic Contaminants including Pesticides and Herbicides 23 Unregulated Contaminants 4 Volatile Organic Contaminants 20

Disinfection Byproducts Contaminant (units) MCL MCLG Level

Found Range Sample Date (if prior to 2011) Violation Typical Source of Contaminant

TTHM (ppb) 80 0 6.1 4.3- 6.1 NO By-product of drinking water chlorination

Inorganic Contaminants Contaminant (units) MCL MCLG Level

Found Range Sample Date (if prior to 2011) Violation Typical Source of Contaminant

BARIUM (ppm) 2 2 .057 .033- .057 NO Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits

CHROMIUM(ppb) 100 100 2 nd- 2 NO Discharge from steel and pulp mills;

Erosion of natural deposits

COPPER (ppm) AL=1.3 1.3 .257 0 of 20 results were above the

action level. NO

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives

LEAD (ppb) AL=15 0 12.00 2 of 20 results were above the

action level. * Corrosion of household plumbing

systems; Erosion of natural deposits

NICKEL (ppb) 100 .4000 nd- .4000 NO

Nickel occurs naturally in soils, ground water and surface waters and is often used in electroplating, stainless steel and alloy products.

NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm) 10 10 3.93 2.24- 3.93 NO

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits

SODIUM (ppm) n/a n/a 69.00 24.10- 69.00 NO n/a * Systems exceeding a lead and/or copper action level must take actions to reduce lead and/or copper in the drinking water. The lead and copper values represent the 90th percentile of all compliance samples collected. If you want information on the NUMBER of sites or the actions taken to reduce these levels, please contact your water supply operator.

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Radioactive Contaminants Contaminant (units) MCL MCLG Level

Found Range Sample Date (if prior to 2011) Violation Typical Source of Contaminant

COMBINEDURANIUM (ug/l) 30 0 0.3 0.2- 0.3 09/30/2008 NO Erosion of natural deposits

GROSS ALPHA, EXCL. R & U (pCi/l) 15 0 1.5 .4- 1.5 11/23/2009 NO Erosion of natural deposits

GROSS ALPHA, INCL. R & U (n/a) n/a n/a 1.5 0.4- 1.5 11/23/2009 NO Erosion of natural deposits

RADIUM, (226 + 228) (pCi/l) 5 0 1.9 .8- 1.9 11/23/2009 NO Erosion of natural deposits

Unregulated Contaminants

Contaminant (units) MCL MCLG LevelFound Range Sample Date (if

prior to 2011) Violation Typical Source of Contaminant

BROMODICHLOROMETHANE(ppb) n/a n/a 1.34 1.15- 1.34 NO n/a

BROMOFORM (ppb) n/a n/a 1.77 .87- 1.77 NO n/a CHLOROFORM (ppb) n/a n/a .64 .55- .64 NO n/a DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE (ppb) n/a n/a 2.36 1.65- 2.36 NO n/a

Monitoring and Reporting Violations

Contaminant Group Sample Location CompliancePeriod Beginning

Compliance Period Ending Monitoring and reporting violations occur when a water system fails to collect and/or report results for State required drinking water sampling. "Sample location" refers to the distribution system, or an entry point or well number from which a sample is required to be taken.

Fluoride Distribution System 07/01/2011 07/31/2011 Microbiological Contaminants Distribution System 12/01/2011 12/31/2011

Fluoride samples that were missed include: Fluoride Microbiological Contaminants that were missed include: Chlorine Free (Available); Chlorine Total Residual; Coliform (Tcr)

Definition of Terms Term Definition

AL Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

MCL Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MFL million fibers per liter mrem/year millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units

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pCi/l picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) ppm parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l) ppb parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l) ppt parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter ppq parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter TCR Total Coliform Rule TT Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

**Important Information about your drinking water Monitoring requirements not met for Schofield Waterworks

We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are indicator of whether or not your drinking water meets health standards. Between 07/01/11-07/31/11 we did not monitor fluoride and between 12/01/11-12/31/11, we did not monitor for coliform bacteria contaminants, and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time.

There are no special precautions you need to take at this time. However, it is important to remember that the quality of your drinking water was not known at that time. The monitoring requirements for the fluoride sample were missed due to the sample being mailed too late and the lab that tests for coliform bacteria was closed for the holidays. We are correcting this problem by taking the samples in earlier in the month. Each issue was resolved in the following month, respectively.

If you have any questions regarding the safety of our drinking water, please contact Kevin King at 715-571-8436.

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Direct Bill PaymentTake advantage of the FREE DIRECT BILL PAYMENT SERVICE we are offering at the City of Schofield Utilities. You can have your utility bill electronically paid from any bank, savings & loan or credit union account. Sign up today to start enjoying these benefits:

*No check to write. *No postage to pay. *No more late payment charges. *No matter where you are your bill will be paid.

The due date that appears on your bill is the date the funds are withdrawn from your account. To sign up for the City of Schofield Utilities Direct Bill Payment Option service, please fill out the attached form, and along with a CHECK OR SAVINGS DEPOSIT SLIP marked “VOID”, drop off or mail it to the City of Schofield Utilities address found on the form. If you have any questions, please contact us at 715-359-5230.

(Clip and return bottom half)

Application for Electronic PaymentPlease clip out and return this electronic transfer authorization agreement.

Name on City of Schofield Utilities Bill (please print) Account Number

Customer Address Telephone Number

Name of Financial Institution Telephone Number

Address of Financial Institution Routing Number

Name of Bank Account Holder Account Number

I hereby authorize the financial institution named to charge my: r Checking Account r Savings Account

Authorized Signature Date

Mail this completed form along with a check or savings deposit slip marked “Void” to:City of Schofield Utilities

200 Park StreetSchofield, WI 54476

Resident Extended Vacancy Form(**Don’t Pay Late Fees)

If you leave home for any extended period of time (one month or more), complete this form and send it to City of Schofield Utilities (address above) to receive your utility bill on time.

Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Expected Departure Date ________________________________________________________________________________

Expected Return Date ___________________________________________________________________________________

Forwarding Address _____________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip __________________________________________________________________________________________

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Regular City Council Meetings:are held the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at

Schofield City Hall in the Council Chambers.

www.cityofschofield.org

Compost Site HoursMonday - Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Closed HolidaysBe prepared to show identification

to verify you live in Schofield.

Water Main FlushingNorth End, May 6-10

South End, May 13-17Industrial Park, May 20-24

Spring Cleanup Dates and TimesFriday, May 10 – 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, May 11 – 8 a.m.-12 p.m.Cleanup drop off site is at City Hall on Park Street. Note: Fees assessed to

residents reflect what the city is charged to dispose of items.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Ken Fabel, Mayor715-573-1410

Kelly C. Bremer, Ward 1 Robert Szekeress, Ward 1 715-470-3820 715-359-2642 Joan Joss, Ward 2 Sue A. Martell, Ward 2 715-359-3524 715-359-7129 Scott Dunst, Ward 3 Dennis Richmond, Ward 3 715-359-3594 715-359-7575

Kregg Hoehn, Ward 4 James DeBauche, Ward 4 715-581-0924 715-359-6704

CITY OF SCHOFIELDOFFICE HOURS AND PHONE NUMBERS

City Clerk/Treasurer Public Works/Zoning Offices 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 715-359-5230 Ext. 1 715-571-8436

Building Inspector After Hours Emergencies 715-297-7115 (after 4:30 p.m. and weekends) Call the Marathon County Everest Metro Police Sheriff’s Department 715-359-4202 (non-emergency) 715-261-1200

Prsrt StdUS Postage

PaidWausau WIPermit # 3

200 Park StreetSchofield, WI 54476

Phone: 715-359-5230Fax: 715-359-5973