TownTidings
Town Information and Contact Numbers
Read the Town notification boards - These boards are located at:
Marx Park • Town Hall • Mayrose Blvd. • Davidson Road. Weyer Road • Wisconsin Ave. • Woelfel Road
• The Waukesha Freeman is the Town’s official newspaper for all notices and updates.
• Attend Town meetings. They are held at Town Hall, 645 North Janacek Road
• Visit the Town website at www.townofbrookfield.com for agenda, minutes and Town information.
Visit Town Hall!
The Town hall is north of Bluemound Road on Janacek Road (196th and Bluemound). Call us 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday at 262-796-3788 for additional directions or information
Town
Emergency: Police and Fire
Police Dept. Administration (non-emergency)
Police 24-Hour Dispatch
Fire Dept. (non-emergency)
Clerk of Courts
Park & Recreation
Building Inspection
Town Hall
Sanitary District
Town Hall
Take It From the Top!
Greetings Town Residents and Businesses!
I hope this message finds you and your families safe and healthy and your business thriving and successful. Below is a brief summary of important topics and project highlights in the Town:
1. Fire Chief News
After 17 years with the Town of Brookfield, Fire Chief Andy Smerz will be retiring at the end of June 2024. He came to the Town following a 30-year career with the City of Milwaukee fire department. During his tenure with the Town, Chief diligently worked to rebuild an outdated fleet of fire apparatus, update an aging fire house and institute common sense policy changes. We thank Chief Smerz for his dedicated service to the Town and management of the fire department. On behalf of all of us here at the Town, we wish him and his wife Nikki all the best during their retirement. Congratulations Andy!
To continue in this capacity, by recommendation of Town’s Police and Fire Commission, the Town Board has appointed JohnPaul Shilling as the new Fire Chief. Chief Schilling comes to us from Illinois (don’t worry, he’s a Packers fan!) and has 14 years of experience as a chief and over 34 years of firefighting experience. We welcome John to the Town of Brookfield team and believe that his combination experience, skills, and passion for the fire service will be a great addition to our fire department and positions him well to lead the department forward. Congratulations John! Read more details in The Fire Line section on the following pages.
2. Warning Sirens
Spring time is here along with our severe weather season. As severe weather approaches you may hear the Town weather warning sirens sounding. But why? The Town sirens are activated under the following conditions:
a. Tornado is on the ground that is an immediate threat to the Town,
b. Funnel cloud is aloft, posing an imminent threat to the Town and is reported by reliable source,
c. High winds greater than 80 mph or large hail causing property damage and posing an immediate threat to the health and safety.
The Town owns six sirens, similar to the one pictured here, that are strategically located throughout the Town and which are activated by Waukesha County. Waukesha County work closely with the National Weather Service to ensure severe weather information is accurate and timely.
Tom Hagie, Town Administrator
3. 2024 Road Program
The Town of Brookfield maintains a 5-year Road Program to guide decisions related to local transportation infrastructure improvements. Each year, the Town budgets for and performs routine road maintenance, such as crack sealing or pothole repairs, and capital projects such as road resurfacing or reconstruction projects. This includes both routine maintenance such as crack sealing and pothole repairs and road reconstruction.
The Town’s 2024 Road Program is being completed jointly with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Bluemoud Resurfacing project. The Town’s portion includes the Bluemound Road Frontage Road between Acura of Brookfield and Kopp’s Frozen Custard. The work is to include replacing the asphalt surface, replacing curb and gutter, and ditch grading and site restoration.
4. Bluemound Road Resurfacing
As I am sure you are all aware, WisDOT is resurfacing US 18 (Bluemound Road) in Waukesha County from I-94 to the eastern Waukesha County line (124th Street). The project includes rehabilitating the pavement to extend service life and ride quality and update traffic signal equipment. The work is to be completed in two phases, the first phase was began in mid-July 2023 and run through fall 2023 and is scheduled to resume in spring 2024 and is scheduled for completion for the fall of 2024.
Remember to check out the Town’s website, our Park and Rec guide and Discover Brookfield’s website for information on the exciting events coming up this summer. From Town Truck Days, to the Food Truck Festivals, or Brooktoberfest there’s something for everyone. Get out and enjoy summer in the Town of Brookfield!
As the Town Administrator, I’m always available to find an answer to your questions as they apply to the Town. Please feel free to contact me by email, phone, or just stop in to see me.
Clerkʼs Corner
Deanna Alexander, Town Clerk
I’m pleased to have joined the Town of Brookfield earlier this year as your new Town Clerk! The residents, officials, and staff have been very welcoming and great to work with so far! Here’s a little bit about me:
• Experience as a Village Administrator, Clerk, and Treasurer and also as an elected official in another community. Former auditor and public accountant. Master’s Degree in Public Administration.
• Served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard.
• Mother of four and special needs adoptive foster parent.
• I try to create sensible processes, explore all sides when making decisions, and ensure that government is working for you, not the other way around.
In my role as Clerk for the Town of Brookfield, I oversee areas dealing with meeting agendas and minutes, filing and storing important government documents, issuing various licenses, and overseeing elections. “When would I run into the Clerk?” you might ask. Here’s just a few ways we may cross paths:
• Greeting and Navigating: The Clerk’s Office, including additional staff, is the first area you encounter when you enter our Town Hall Building. We aim for our front desk reception area to always have a friendly and helpful person available to direct you or answer your questions. We also answer most incoming calls to the Town’s general contact line of 262-796-3788.
• Alcohol Licensing: If you own a business that serves beer, wine, or liquor (or seeks to), or you are a server needing an individual license, we can guide you, process your application, and issue licenses.
• Meetings: If you desire to attend a Town Board meeting or to get in touch with your elected officials, I’m happy to help guide you and coordinate. If you need information about meeting records, ordinances, or other government records, we’re happy to help find what you are looking for or guide you in the right direction.
• Court Payments: If you need to make a payment on a traffic ticket issued by the Town of Brookfield, on a building permit, or on registering for a parks & recreation class, our front desk staff can assist you.
• Elections: Whether you need to register to vote, request an absentee ballot, or have questions about election matters, we’re here to help! I love to teach voters how to use the MyVote.wi.gov website to research voting issues! We also coordinate the mailing of absentee ballots, the set-up and reporting on election processes and outcomes, and the maintenance of the voter database for the Town of Brookfield.
Here’s our upcoming 2024 remaining elections:
o Partisan Primary: August 13, 2024. Partisan Primary. This is held in even-numbered years on the second Tuesday in August, to nominate candidates to be voted for at the General Election. This happens when there are two or more candidates from the same party seeking the same seat. If you are not yet registered to vote or need to get on the absentee ballot list for the upcoming election, NOW is the time to do so!
o General Election: November 5, 2024. This is held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, to elect United States senators, representatives to congress, presidential electors, state senators, representatives to the assembly, district attorneys, and other county officers.
o Spring Primary: February 18, 2025. This is held on the third Tuesday in February to nominate non-partisan candidates to be voted for at the Spring Election. This happens when there are 3 or more candidates seeking the same non-partisan seat.
o Spring Election: April 1, 2025. This is held on the first Tuesday in April to elect judicial, educational, and municipal officers, and non-partisan county officers.
Did you know that you can access your own voter record, register to vote online, request an absentee ballot online, and even preview your ballot before Election Day arrives?
Just visit www.MyVote.wi.gov and use your name or address in the search field to receive your data. I’d be happy to guide you in using this great website too, so if you need assistance, please reach out to me!
On a final note, we are presently recruiting for our Deputy Clerk role. If you have administrative experience, awesome customer service skills, and the ability to multi-task projects, you might be a fit! Please contact me to apply.
Thank you to everyone who has been so kind and helpful and I look forward to getting to know you and helping out should you ever need assistance from the Clerk’s Office.
Deanna Alexander, MPA
Clerk, Town of Brookfield
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Town Supervisor Steve Kohlmann (center), sits down with Nick Wimmer (right), and David Wimmer (left) of Wimmer Communities to get an update on what’s happening at the northeast quadrant of Goerke’s Corners in the Town of Brookfield.
It’s been two years since we last sat down to talk about the project, how is construction going?
Construction is going very well. Marriott Center Building 1 on Barker & Bluemound is nearing completion, and we're picturing a finishing date of mid June for that building. That means we'll be able to start on the build out of the office &, retail space, and start with adding the beds, dressers and furniture for the hotel. From there staff training and system operations will start. The plan is to be welcoming hotel guests by the end of the summer.
Has the mild winter helped you in the timeline?
Definitely, especially to outside brickwork and exterior finishes. Obviously, you have to deal with the Wisconsin weather as it relates to cold and snow. If it snows you have to remove it to so you can carry on with the work at hand. Inside, we brought in giant heaters so work can be done such as drywall, painting and tiling. Those are just some of the things you have to adjust and deal with when it comes to Wisconsin weather.
There’s a lot of activity at the site. How many workers are on the site during the day?
It varies depending on the construction schedules, but on average there are about 150 people working in various trades on the site daily. As a building completes, and those workers leave, landscaping or other services will come in and those teams will be on the site as well. So it’s going to be an active site for quite a while yet.
Have you had inquiries from businesses to go in the retail areas at this point?
We have. Our target has been to provide neighborhood services such as medical professionals, there may be restaurants, personal care services, etc. The hotel will be a Marriott Residence Inn and a Marriott Courtyard, co-branded together. There will be some community space inside and a pub & grill style restaurant that's part of the hotel to serve the hotel guests as well as be a space for neighborhood folks to enjoy.
How many apartments will there be and what amenities will there be?
Well, Phase One, which is what you see coming out of the ground today, consists of about 300 apartments. Within that is the 5000 square foot Resident Club which will have the fitness area, leasing center and a coffee bistro, golf simulator and pet spa for the residence. Some of the apartment will begin leasing in this September. The Resident Club and leasing area is schedule to open in August.
Residence of the Town are concerned about the traffic flow on Barker Road and Bluemound. Can you talk a little about that?
Very early on in the project we were working with Waukesha County for Barker Road and the State DOT for Bluemound Road sharing plans and working with our traffic engineer taking into account we weren't building on an open field but land that already had two hotels, a large restaurant with a banquet hall. Bluemound Road in particular is meant to handle a large amount of traffic. A residential use facility has a much lower traffic impact than a commercial use facility. As part of the project we'll have improvements going in on Barker Road; widening the road in some spots, adding turn lanes in others, redoing the signalized intersection at Barker and Watertown Roads. We're also adding sidewalks along Barker Road to add pedestrian connectivity to our development and The Corners.
What's been the biggest challenge of the project?
Without a doubt it’s been excavation and engineering, there has to be a lot of coordination and logistics. You might have an area where concrete is being poured next to an area where finishing work is being done, next to an area where site improvements such as water, sewer, energy and communication lines being done. Coordination, logistics, and scheduling has been the biggest challenge.
What do you know that maybe the residence of the Town of Brookfield aren't aware of?
The cornerstone of the development is really the sense of 'neighborhood' that we are bringing with this development and the walkability within our town center development complimenting what is happening at The Corners across the street. It's vital to the sense of community to the Town and the connectivity between the two developments and to the Town itself.
Is there something you would like to communicate to Town residence about the project?
It's been very important this project be a high quality, transformative project to such a vital, high profile area of the town. Whether it's the quality of the architecture, land planning, mix of uses, it compliments The Corners, and it's going to improve the value and build environment to the area. We’re looking forward to being part of the Town!
The hotel bar and grill area being installed.
Note: Photos were taken on March 21st
Apartments are beginning to get flooring, lighting, and cabinetry installed.
The hotel lobby takes shape.
The Resident Club facility takes shape and will provide a coffee bistro, pet spa, workshop, event banquet space, golf simulator, outdoor pool, fitness facilities, and other amenities to residents and their guests.
POLICE UPDATE
It is the mission of the Town of Brookfield Police Department (TBPD) in partnership with our community, to consistently seek and find ways to affirmatively promote, preserve, and deliver a feeling of security, safety, and quality of service. If the Town of Brookfield Police Department can be of any assistance at any time, please feel free to contact any of the officers or myself.
- Chief Chris Perket
To help safeguard law enforcement officers, emergency responders, road maintenance workers, and others who work on the side of highways, Wisconsin has a "Move Over Law."
The law requires drivers to shift lanes or slow down in order to provide a "safety zone" for a squad car, ambulance, fire truck, tow truck or highway maintenance vehicle that is stopped on the side of a road with its warning lights flashing.
Drivers have two options for creating a safety zone:
• If the road has more than one directional lane, like the Interstate, and you can switch lanes safely, you must move over to vacate the lane closest to the law enforcement or other vehicle with its lights flashing.
• If the road has a single directional lane or you can't safely move over, you must reduce your speed.
Failure of motorists to move over is one of the reasons that motor vehicle crashes kill more law enforcement officers on duty than any other cause.
Road Construction and Work Zones
What to know before you drive into work zones……
Slow down by reducing the speed of your vehicle. Move over if possible.
Watch for orange barrels and signage about upcoming road construction.
Look for lane closures and traffic pattern shifts.
Keep an eye out for road workers.
Be alert and remain calm.
Help keep everyone safe, by driving safe!
Not Permitted on Any Town Roads:
Town of Brookfield Ordinance 9.22 Regulating Off-Road Recreational Vehicles
The Town of Brookfield Police Department would like to remind Town Residents, and Visitors, that Town Ordinance 9.22 does not permit for off-road vehicles such as dirt bikes, minibikes, trail bikes, ATVs or UTVs, or golf carts, designed to operate and intended for operation off public roads to be operated on any Town roadways, highways, shoulders, or drainage ditches, or any Town Park. Off-road vehicles may operate on private property with some restrictions.
For a complete list of regulations and restrictions, please refer to the Town website at www.townofbrookfield.com
Summer Reminders
Weather Warning Sirens*
The Town of Brook fi eld tests its weather warning sirens at 2:00pm, every Wednesday, beginning with the first Wednesday of April and ending with the last Wednesday of September. The tests last approximately one minute.
*Weekly tests of the weather warning sirens will NOT occur if threatening weather is possible.
Vacation House Checks
If you are going on vacation or if you are leaving the area for any reason, contact the police department and request a house check. You will be asked to provide pertinent information (Name, address, emergency contact person, if lights will be left on, vehicles in driveway, if you have a current alarm service, and if anyone will be at your residence while you are away). This is a free service to Town residents provided by the police department.
Summertime Parking Reminder
During the summer there is no overnight parking on any street or highway in the Town from 2:00am-6:00am. Please contact the police department to request parking permission.
Are you hosting a graduation gathering or summer party? Please keep in mind all streets must remain passable for all emergency vehicles. Have all attendees park on one side of the street, do not block driveways, or fire hydrants.
THE FIRE LINE
for advancing fire service standards.
For the past fourteen years, Chief Schilling excelled as the fire chief for two municipal organizations, pioneering numerous advancements in combination-staffed fire departments. His leadership focuses on service excellence, adaptive servant leadership, and transparency.
Chief Schilling directed all Carpentersville Illinois Fire Department activities, a full-service
Town of Brookfield Announces New Fire Chief
Incoming Fire Chief John Schilling
re department for over 40,000 residents. He utilized data-inspired nancial forecasting and capital planning to manage a $14M+ budget, ensuring financial stability and growth. He also implemented career progression pathways and fostered cooperative labormanagement partnerships.
Chief Schilling served as the Fire Chief for the City of Cedar Falls Iowa, a community of 50,000+. During his tenure, Chief Schilling enhanced community risk reduction, cutting rental property fires by 51% through public education and smoke detector programs. Many of his strategic initiatives improved the department’s response significantly.
Chief Schilling also served as a Deputy Chief/Paramedic for the City of Ankeny Iowa where he directed the fire and rescue division and created and managed policies and guidelines for the fire department in at one time was the fourth fastest growing community in the Nation.
Chief Schilling also served as Interim Fire Chief.
Chief Schilling holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration with a concentration in Fire Science from Upper Iowa University. He is an Executive Fire Officer certified by the
National Fire Academy. He holds the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation as recognized by the Commission on Professional Credentialing – Center for Public Safety Excellence. Chief Schilling is one of only 1766 CFO’s worldwide.
Chief Schilling community and fire service contributions include having published articles, provided keynote addresses, and has given local, regional, State, National, and international conference presentations. Chief Schilling has developed innovative programs like the Tiered Emergency Asset Management System (T.E.A.M.S.) for the Des Moines Metropolitan area. His leadership in incident management, and his role in enhancing public safety communications systems, demonstrate his exceptional capability and commitment.
Chief Schilling is excited to bring his extensive expertise to the Town of Brookfield. His vision includes strategic planning, community risk reduction, and fostering continuous improvement within the department.
SUMMER GRILLING SAFETY
SAFETY TIPS
• Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.
• The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches
• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from grilling area
• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill
• Never leave your grill unattended.
CHARCOAL GRILLS
• There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as fuel
• If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids directly to the fire
• Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources
• There are also electric charcoal starters which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outside use
• When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container
Restrictions Regarding Grills on or Below Balconies
The Town of Brookfield Fire Department strictly enforces the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 1. Code 1 (10.11.6) states that for other than one- and two-family dwellings, no hibachi, grill, or other similar devices used for cooking, heating, or any other purpose shall be used or kindled on any balcony, under any overhanging portion, or within 10ft (3 m) of any structure. Once again, this is in effect for all residences larger than one or two family.
If you have any questions regarding the code and how it may pertain to your place of residence, please contact the Town of Brookfield Fire Department.
Use Extreme Caution When Using Fireworks
Nothing ruins holiday fun like a trip to the Emergency Room or having to call the fire department. While we like to visit with our residents, we certainly prefer not to visit with you because of an emergency call, injury or fire.
Remember, fireworks can be dangerous causing serious burn and eye injuries. You can help us prevent fireworksrelated injuries and deaths.
moped, motor bicycle, or bicycle?
This means that a motorcycle, moped, motor bicycle, or bicycle facing a red signal at an intersection may, after stopping for not less than 45 seconds, proceed cautiously through the intersection before the signal turns green if no other vehicles are present at the intersection to trigger the signal, and the operator reasonable believes the light is vehicle triggered.
The operator of a motorcycle, moped, motor bicycle, or bicycle proceeding through a red signal under this law shall yield the right-of-way to any other vehicular traffic or pedestrian, while proceeding through a green signal at the intersection or lawfully within a crosswalk. Wis Stat. 346.37(1)(c)(4).
Please, take your time and be safe out there!
Sincerely,
Your Friendly Neighborhood Judge
From The Judge’s Bench
This
Is How We Roll!
Thanks to all who came out to Waukesha Skateland on Sunday, February 18 for Town Skate Night. It was an awesome night of fun with our neighbors and families.
It was so great to get out of the house and enjoy some rollin’ and game playing.
Judge JoAnn Eiring
Thursday, July 4th…
Marx Park is the place to be!
Join your community for wholesome 4th of July entertainment at Marx Park, 700 S. Barker Rd. across from Elmbrook Church.
Watch the parade, decorate your bicycle or create a float and join the parade! Awards are given out for age categories.
Please remember to leave your dog home as they are not permitted in Marx Park.
Schedule of Events
8:45 am - Parade staging
All parade participants assemble in the Elmbrook Church north parking lot at Barker and Davidson Roads.
9:00 am - Parade starts!
Parade starts at Elmbrook Church and runs east along Davidson Road turning south on Linden Lane to the park. Tip: Bring your lawn chairs to watch the parade, they come in handy at the picnic as well!
9:45 am - Singing of our National Anthem, - Picnic begins - Tickets for food go on sale.
and desserts.....................$1.00
Games For Kids
· Baby Crawl
Sack Races
Backward Crawl
Much, much more Games for Our “Older” Kids · Egg Toss Pie Eating Contest Tickets must be purchased for food the day of the event.
10:00 am - Let the Games Begin! Fun For All Hockey Haven Slapshot Fire Dept. Hose Down
10:30 am - Pie sales and food available
11:15 am - Games end/ice cream handed out
11:30 am - Fire Department’s - The BIG Hose Down
12:00 pm - Picnic Ends
Event Sponsor
Calling All Volunteers
You know you’ve always wanted to see how such a Legendary event takes shape and makes all those smiles. Your chance is as easy as contacting the Park & Rec Department and jumping on board the Volunteer Train. Without a strong volunteer base, this event wouldn’t be able to go on. We especially need help in the pie sales area and food tent as well as with take down of the chairs and tables afterward.
You even get FREE food tickets to make it an even better reason to give up some time. Call Chad at 262-796-3781, email at parkrec@townofbrookfield.com, or hit us up on Facebook to let us know that you’re interested. It’s well worth it!
Park & Rec
Special Events
Fourth of July Picnic & Parade
See the full schedule of events inside this newsletter!
CHAD BROWN, PARK & REC
WHEN: Thursday, July 4, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm WHERE: Marx Park FEE: Free
Big Splash Day
Who needs a pool?! Beat the heat and come to Marx Park for a day of wet, wild fun!! Bring your squirt guns (the bigger, the better), water balloons, and your swimsuits and get ready to get wet We will have hoses and sprinklers to keep the water flowing and plenty of places to fill up water balloons and squirt guns. Our Fire Department might even give us a big HOSE DOWN!
Refreshments will be provided for everyone to keep the insides as wet and cool as the outsides. Bring the whole family down for the day. We'll run around in the sun and have tons of fun!
This a RAIN OR SHINE event. Even if the weather is cool, rainy, iffy in general, we’ll have some food and refreshments and games for kids to play. Show up and we’ll be there!
WHEN: Thursday, July 25, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm WHERE: Marx Park FEE: Free
Save Some Green While Having Fun!!
Tickets for the Milwaukee Zoo, and Noah’s Ark are available at Town Hall at highly reduced rates.
Stop by Town Hall Monday thru Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm to your purchase tickets.
Programs
Treetop Explorers Recreational Tree Climbing
Fun, Fitness, Adventure! Peaceful and invigorating, recreational tree climbing allows climbers to ascend into and explore trees safely. new appreciation for trees, nature, and your County Parks. tree climbing is a unique activity that can be enjoyed by an individual, small groups, and especially rewarding to families. All gear and instruction is provided. Participants should wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and bring a sense of adventure. You may find other info on Treetop Explorer’s website: www.TreetopExplorer.com
WHEN:
Monday, June 20 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday, August 6 9:30 am - 11:30 am
For ages 7 and up.
WHERE: Fox Brook County Park FEE: $42/per person; park entrance fee included
Eble Ice Rink - Learn to Skate
Class consists of developing basic ice-skating skills for ages 4-12. Youth will develop confidence on the ice by learning to forward and backward skate, turns and stops, and falling and recovery. It is required that children bring helmets (i.e. bike), gloves, and warm clothes including socks and long pants to the class (rink temp. approx. 50 degrees). Skate rental is also included in the price of the class. Please arrive 10 minutes early to put skates on.
WHEN: Tuesdays, October 8,15,22,29 November 5
4-6 year olds: 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
7-to adult: 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
2024 Hockey Learn to Skate
WHERE: Eble Ice Rink FEE: $70 each session
The hockey learn to skate program focuses on the fundamentals of basic hockey skating including fall & recovery, balancing, gliding, stopping, backwards as well as introduction to stick-handling. Required Equipment Needed: *Hockey Helmet with face mask *Hockey shin & elbow pads *Hockey gloves * Hockey Skates - Free skate rental is available during all classes. However, we recommend skaters bring their own. **Hockey jersey will be provided to new skaters at 1st class** Email us at ebleicearena@waukeshacounty.gov for more information or any questions. Ages 4 - 12
WHERE: Eble Ice Rink WHEN: Tuesdays, October 8, 15,22,29 & November 5 5:00pm - 5:30 pm FEE: $90
Fall Soccer
This is start of a new season with the same parameters as the Spring Soccer program. New classes are formed with the appropriate age groups so your skill development will meet the changing age abilities of your child. Drills and games are the main aspects of this program with scrimmages and fun throughout!
WHEN: Thursdays, September 5 - October 3 (October 10 make-up date)
3-4 years old: 5:10 - 5:50 pm
5-6 years old 6:00 - 6:40 pm
WHERE: Wray Park FEE: $60
Yard Waste to Yard Wow!
I have so much yard waste—where can I get rid of it? Sound familiar? Stop thinking of these materials as waste and put them to use for you. Let’s start with grass clippings. Leave them on your grass. Contrary to popular belief, they do not cause thatch. Instead they break down and provide valuable nitrogen to your lawn. Leaving the clippings on your lawn during the season is the equivalent to one fertilization! So leave it on your lawn and let it work for you.
What about weeds, leaves and twigs? Have you tried composting? Composting is just the act of decomposing these materials into a valuable soil amendment. The decomposed plant material is full of nutrients and the organic matter improves your soil by helping it infiltrate water faster and hold more water longer. That means less watering and more nutrients for your plants. Don’t have a veggie garden? Add compost to your lawn—it works there too. A quarter inch of compost spread on top of a one acre lawn will help that lawn to absorb and hold an extra 16,000 gallons of water!
Spend less time bagging and hauling materials that can be of great benefit to you. Learn more about composting at https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/composting
Adopt A Drain
The Town’s storm sewer is our first defense against flooding. Storm sewers are designed to remove runoff quickly from our roads to prevent flooding. Runoff is delivered to a nearby ditch, stream or pond….in other words, to our surface waters.
Department of Public Works crews are busy sweeping roads and cleaning storm drains in an effort to keep the system clean and clear. This work is important because if a storm drain becomes clogged at the surface or internally, then flooding could occur.
However, in between Public Works cleanings, leaves or debris can build up on top of storm drain grates. The scheduled cleanings may not keep up with all of the debris build-up.
The Town is asking for your help!
In collaboration with Waukesha County, the Town has launched a program to recruit volunteers to adopt a storm drain and remove buildup from storm drain surfaces twice a month in their neighborhood. Volunteers will also record the types and amount of material that are removed.
This information will be used to identify and help fix issues at the source of the debris, to optimize cleaning efforts,
and to prevent pollutants from entering our storm system and affecting our waterways.
Don’t have a storm drain near you? You can still help by keeping your grass clippings out of the road. These will wash to the nearest storm drain during rain events. Put your grass clippings back on your yard as a natural source of nitrogen, or compost them. Help keep our neighborhoods clean and clear.
Storm water flows directly through storm sewer inlets and storm sewer pipes into the Fox River or other bodies of water. This runoff water is not treated, potentially bringing pollution into the water.
To learn more about the program and how to volunteer, visit: www.waukeshacounty.gov/AdoptADrain
To report a pollutant entering an inlet or water body, visit: https://gis.waukesha-wi.gov/RequestPortal
Select CATEGORY: Public Works, then select ISSUE: Illicit Discharge\Spills
Sanitary District #4
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Tony Skof, Superintendent
Rehabilitation of over a half mile of 54” sewer main
A 54” diameter concrete sewer interceptor that was installed in the late 1970’s was deteriorating, the concrete was crumbling to a point where some of the structural rebar was exposed. This sewer main carries a large portion of the Town’s and a portion of the City of Brookfield’s sewage to the treatment plant which makes it a very important piece of our infrastructure. We worked with our engineers to come up with a long lasting viable solution for repair. After looking into many different techniques, we decided that Curded in Place Lining was one of the more cost effective techniques and offered the least amount of disruption of the surrounding areas. Once in place, the new liner is structurally sound, has a smoother surface than concrete pipe, and is impervious to sewer gasses. After the planning, design, and retaining the needed permits, the project was awarded to Visu-Sewer.
Beginning in December of 2023 a temporary 24” diameter above ground pipe was constructed starting in an easement on Larkspur Dr. following the path of the existing sewer main through properties in the Town, City, and park all the way to the treatment plant. There was also a 24” and two 12” sewer mains that needed to be connected to this by-pass pipe. The sewer main is 30 ft deep so it created a challenge for the temporary pumps to be able to lift the sewage out of a manhole and push it all of the way to the treatment plant so a 15ft deep pit was needed to hold the 3 large pumps. The bypass pumps are only in use when the pipes are being cleaned, repaired, and liner being installed. Each section of sewer main was cleaned, televised, and measured from manhole to manhole. Then the liner was custom manufactured and shipped to Visu-Sewer in Pewaukee where a resin was injected and then loaded onto a truck, the injection process takes approximately 12 hours. Groundwater leaking into the sewer needed to be repaired before the liner could be installed, this consists of entering the pipe and injecting a fast hardening grout next to the leak. Once onsite, a crane drops the liner into the manhole and the liner gets pushed into the sewer main with water, the ends of the new liner are sealed and the liner is pressurized so it expands to the full diameter of the existing pipe. The water is then heated to 170 degrees, that temperature must be maintained for at least 8 hours. After the resin is cured the water needs to be cooled and slowly released into the sewer system, the water needs to be cooled otherwise it could cause issues at the treatment plant. Once cured the liner and resin forms a 2 inch thick pipe within the old pipe. From the time each section of liner arrives onsite
Pipe before repair
By-pass pipe
Liner being inserted
the work must continue nonstop until it’s completely cured in the pipe, this process takes 36 to 48 hours with crews working around the clock.
Unfortunately, the mild winter caused delays to the project. Yes, the warm winter and lack of snow slowed down a construction project. Since the ground wasn’t frozen, the soft ground created a challenge for the contractor to access the areas to construct the bypass pipes. The first 500ft section of liner was successfully inserted at the end of March. The rainfall totals this March were almost double the average and then with over 2” of rain in a 24 hour in April, Poplar Creek flooded over into a retention pond that is next to the pump pit. As the water was rising, we were working all night trying to keep the water from entering the pump pit but unfortunately the water completely submerged the pumps. This caused another delay since all of the pumps needed to be removed, the pit reconstructed, and new pumps installed.
In early May lining work resumed with one section of liner installed per week, each section is between 400ft – 1,100ft long with the last section planned to be installed the week after Memorial Day. After all of the liner is installed and inspected the contractor will begin to remove all of the temporary pipes and pumps and restore the landscaping. Along with the 54” pipe repair there also was a 72” pipe that was cleaned, televised, and had some leaks repaired.
Once the project is complete we will not only have a long lasting structurally sound pipe but it will also save sewer treatment costs since a large amount of groundwater was entering the sewer pipe that ended up at the treatment plant.
Other
News From Your Water Department
2024 Utility Billing Schedule:
2nd Quarter April thru June Due July 25th
3rd Quarter July thru September Due October 25th
4th Quarter October thru December Due January 25th
Sprinkling Restrictions
Odd-numbered property addresses are permitted to sprinkle only on odd-numbered days of the month and only between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Odd-numbered day is determined by whatever day of the month it is at 6:00 p.m. and carries through to 8:00 a.m. the following day. The same holds true for even-numbered property addresses on even-numbered days.
Sprinkling Best Practices
Watering early morning prepares the plant for the day to come and watering in the evening cools it off. More importantly, watering at these times actually helps the plant retain water.
Water Conservation: Watering during the day can result in water loss of 20 to 30 percent from evaporation, depending on conditions.
Don’t overwater: Excess water reduces oxygen in the soil, which damages fine roots and renders the plant unable to take up water. Plants exposed to excess moisture show the same symptoms as plants with root rots, crown rots (crown rot from overwatering) or drought stress.
2023 Annual Water Quality Drinking Report
SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 4 TOWN OF BROOKFIELD
Water System Information
We are pleased to present this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of water and the service we deliver to you every day. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water comes from the shallow dolomite aquifer. We have six wells and they all flow through filters to remove the iron that is predominant in the shallow aquifer. Because of the water quality, we are only required to add a little chlorine for disinfection and the water is ready for the distribution system. The Sanitary District’s licensed operators are here to ensure the excellent water quality 24 hours a day, every day of the year. On an average day, the Sanitary District provides the Town of Brookfield with 700,000 gallons of water.
Administrative Office: Located at the TOWN HALL
645 North Janacek Road
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Phone: 262.798.8631
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1296
Brookfield, WI 53008-1296
Superintendent’s Office: 150 South Barker Road Brookfield, WI Phone: 262.798.8629
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 - 4264791).
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised 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).
Sanitary District No. 4 is pleased that the drinking water provided to you meets all federal and state requirements. If you have any questions about this report, or concerning your water utility, please contact our Utilities Superintendent, Tony Skof, at 262 - 798 - 8629. We want you, our valued customers, to be informed about their water utility. We encourage you to attend Town meetings for Sanitary District business, which are generally held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, beginning at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall, 645 North Janacek Road. Information, which includes our billing rates, is also available on the Town of Brookfield’s website at www.townofbrookfield.com
262.798.8629 (DirectLine)
Availableforphonecallsfrom 8:00a.m.to3:00p.m.
Sources of Water
To obtain a summary of the source water assessment for Sanitary District No. 4 - Town of Brookfield, please contact Tony Skof at 262-798-8629
Educa onal Informa on
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 stormwater 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 stormwater 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 stormwater 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.
Health effects for any contaminants with MCL violations/action level exceedances
Contaminant Health Effects — LEAD
Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.
Additional Health Information
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Town of Brookfield Sanitary District No. 4 is responsible for high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead
Detected Contaminants
Your water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are allowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were detected in your water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last 5 years, it will appear in the tables below along with the sample date.
Disinfection Byproducts
Contaminant (units)
COPPER (ppm)
LEAD (ppb)
Inorganic Contaminants
Sample Date (If prior to 2023) 8/11/2020
Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
Nickel occurs naturally in soils, ground water and surface waters and is often used in electroplating, stainless steel and alloy products.
Lead and Copper
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of
Radioactive Contaminants
PFAS Contaminants with a Recommended Health Advisory Level
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of human-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1950. The following table list PFAS contaminants which were detected in your water and that have a Recommended Public Health Groundwater Standard (RPHGS) or Health Advisory Level (HAL). There are no violations for detections of contaminants that exceed the RPHGS or HAL. The RPHGS are levels at which concentrations of the contaminant present a health risk and are based on guidance provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Drinking water is one way that people can be exposed to PFAS. In Wisconsin, two-thirds of people use groundwater as their drinking water source. PFAS can get in groundwater from places that make or use PFAS and release from consumer products in landfills.
Unregulated Contaminants
Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. EPA required us to participate in the monitoring.
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.
HA and HAL
HI
Level 1 Assessment
Level 2 Assessment
HA: Health Advisory. An estimate of acceptable drinking water levels for a chemical substance based on health effects information. HAL: Health Advisory Level is a concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, poses a health risk and may require a system to post a public notice. Health Advisories are determined by US EPA.
HI: Hazard Index: A Hazard Index is used to assess the potential health impacts associated with mixtures of contaminants. Hazard Index guidance for a class of contaminants or mixture of contaminants may be determined by the US EPA or Wisconsin Department of Health Services. If a Health Index is exceeded a system may be required to post a public notice.
A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.
A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential coliform bacteria have been found in our water system, or both, on multiple occasions.
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
MRDL Maximum residual disinfectant level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contamiknants.
MRDLG Maximum residual disinfectant level goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
mrem/yr millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)
NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units
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
PHGS PHGS: Public Health Groundwater Standards are found in NR 140 Groundwater Quality. The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, poses a health risk and may require a system to post a public notice.
RPHGS RPHGS: Recommended Public Health Groundwater Standards: Groundwater standards proposed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, poses a health risk and may require a system to post a public notice.
SMCL Secondary drinking water standards or Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels for contaminants that affect taste, odor, or appearance of the drinking water. The SMCLs do not represent health standards.
TCR Total Coliform Rule
TT Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Este informe contiene información importante acerca de su agua potable. Haga que alguien lo traduzca para usted, o hable con alguien que lo entienda.
Dlaim ntawv tshaabzu nuav muaj lug tseemceeb heev nyob rua huv kws has txug cov dlej mej haus. Kuas ib tug paab txhais rua koj, los nrug ib tug kws paub lug thaam.
Water Rates Schedule
Rates Effective September 21, 2023
Sewer Rate Schedule
Rates Effective December 21, 2023
Quarterly Service Charge:
water meter)
Quarterly Service Charge: (based
Plus Volume Charge: $1.78 per 1,000 gallons
Quarterly Non-metered
Payment must be received in SD#4 office (located in the Town Hall) by due date at the end of the regular business day. Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Date of mailing as indicated by postmark is NOT considered evidence of receipt. For the convenience of our customers, an after -hours drop box is located at the Town Hall and the front gate of the water tower on Barker Rd.
A late-payment charge of 1% will be compounded monthly on the unpaid balance. A 10% surcharge will be added to any unpaid balance remaining on November 1st, and, if not paid by November 15th, will be placed on the property tax bill.
New Pickleball Courts A Huge Success
The new pickleball courts at Wray Park continue to be a HUGE hit for players and beginners alike. At our free demonstration, held on Saturday, May 18, we had 45 individuals from advanced players to brand-new, enjoy a day learning and signing up for Open Play opportunities. Lessons and play options are available throughout the summer so check the Rec Guide for those classes and always check the website for new and updated offerings.
Please note that whenever there isn’t a Town-sponsored lesson or league on the courts, anyone is free to hop onto one of the four courts and play with family, friends, or newly-met players! The schedule is online and at the front gate of the courts.
Connect with Facebook and Twitter
Go to the Town of Brookfield website at www.townofbrookfield.com and click the appropriate social media links to get up to the minute updates on new programs, events, and schedules.
Never forget a deadline or miss a great opportunity for your family again!
Town of Brookfield | Town Tidings
645 N. Janacek Road
Brookfield, WI 53045-6052