Monday, March 26, 2012

Planned Electrical Outage - Sunday, April 1st

Alliant Energy has planned an electrical outage this coming Sunday morning, April 1st, from approximately 8 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m. for the Hwy 26 bypass project. The customers affected are located along Hwy 59, east of the Hwy 26 intersection. The traffic lights at that intersection will not be affected. Some customers along Sunnyside Drive and Chicago Street will also be out of power. All commercial and industrial customers have been notified. All residential customers wil be notified via the Alliant Energy call center within the next 48 hours.

If you have any questions, contact Alliant Energy at 1-800-255-4268

Thursday, March 22, 2012

City of Milton Meeting Notifications - Week of March 26 – March 30, 2012

The following official City meeting will take place this coming week. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers (lower level of City Hall, 430 E. High St.).
  • Wednesday, March 28th
    • Library Board @ 7:00 p.m., City Hall Conference Room, Second Floor
The agenda for this meeting will be posted at all three official posting places by 5:00 pm at the end of this work week. Those locations include City Hall (430 E. High St.), Piggly Wiggly (727 S. Janesville St.) and Dave's Ace Hardware (430 S. John Paul Rd.).

In addition, the agenda will be posted on the City's website by the end of this work week. Click here to access those materials.

You are welcome to contact City Hall with any questions about these meetings at info@ci.milton.wi.us or call (608) 868-6900 ext. 5.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

News Release from Rock County Sheriff's Office - Heroin Investigation

On Monday, March 19, 2012, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit (SIU) and the City of Milton Police Department completed a drug investigation that resulted in an execution of a drug search warrant at 515 E Madison Ave. in the City of Milton.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of Michael L. Kimball M/B 10/31/75 who currently resides at that address. These charges include three counts of Delivery of Heroin, three counts of Prohibited Acts B and Tax Stamp violation.

Kimball is currently being held at the Rock County Sheriff’s Office awaiting his initial court appearance, which is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3.6, Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

ROBERT D. SPODEN
SHERIFF

Monday, March 19, 2012

Yard Waste Dumpster in New Location - 150 Northside Drive

The Yard Waste Dumpster that was located at the old Public Works Garage near the Fire Station on Madison Avenue has moved.  It is now located at the new Public Works Garage, 150 Northside Drive, located across the street from Northside Intermediate School.  Please bring your yard waste to the new location.

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at (608) 868-6914.

Friday, March 16, 2012

City of Milton Meeting Notifications - Week of March 19 – March 23, 2012

The following official City meetings will take place this coming week. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers (lower level of City Hall, 430 E. High St.)
  • Tuesday, March 20th
    • Personnel & Finance Committee @ 6:00 p.m.
    • Common Council @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 21st
    • Joint Fire Commission @ 7:00 p.m.
Agendas for these meetings will be posted at all three official posting places by 5:00 pm at the end of this work week. Those locations include City Hall (430 E. High St.), Piggly Wiggly (727 S. Janesville St.) and Dave's Ace Hardware (430 S. John Paul Rd.).

In addition, the agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the City's website by the end of this work week. Click here to access those materials.

You are welcome to contact City Hall with any questions about these meetings at info@ci.milton.wi.us or call (608) 868-6900 ext. 5.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Goodrich Square Splash Park Week - March 18 - 24, 2012

Mayor Thomas H. Chesmore declared March 18 – 24, 2012 as Goodrich Square Splash Park Week. During this week, the Goodrich Square Steering Committee will be pushing fundraising efforts and contacting businesses about donations.

Donations can be sent to the City of Milton, 430 E. High Street, Suite 3, Milton, WI 53563. Donation forms are available on the City’s website (www.ci.milton.wi.us) under “Popular City Links” on the homepage. Donations can also be made online through the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin on their website (www.cfsw.org). Those who make at least a $5 donation during the week will receive a free 2011 Milton Independence Day t-shirt. Donations over $100 will be acknowledged on a recognition board at the Goodrich Square Splash Park. Donations are tax deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law. Make checks payable to the Goodrich Square Splash Park Fund.

The Goodrich Square Splash Park Week will culminate with the Goodrich Square Yearbook Dance on March 24, 2012 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 715 Campus Street, Milton, WI. The cost is $20 per person, or $35 per couple. All proceeds from the dance will go to the Goodrich Square Splash Park.

The Goodrich Square Yearbook Dance is a 21+, semi-formal dance event where everyone is encouraged to come as they were in high school or as they are today. Wear semi-formal attire from today, or from when you were in high school. An eclectic mix of hits from the decades will be played.

The event will feature a silent auction from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; a “Guess Who” contest based on yearbook pictures; and prizes for Best Dressed, Cutest Couple, and Most Goodrich Square Spirit. Appetizers and a cash bar with beer, wine, and soda will be available.

Tickets can be purchased at City Hall (430 E. High Street), the MACCIT office (819 E. High Street), The Gathering Place (715 Campus Street), and the Milton House (18 S. Janesville Street). Payments can also be mailed to City Hall and tickets will be held at the door for pick up. Tickets will also be available at the door. Make checks for tickets payable to the Goodrich Square Steering Committee.

At their regularly scheduled March 6, 2012 meeting, the Milton City Council authorized that the Splash Pad park project move forward to phase 3, which includes taking the project from design documents to construction documents and sending them out for bid. The City’s consultants at SAA Design Group are currently developing construction documents and preparing them for bid. The Goodrich Square Steering Committee thanks all those groups who have supported and continue to support this project as we work to make this park amenity become a reality in the City of Milton. Come join us and show your support for this exciting project by attending the dance, or making a donation to the project during Goodrich Square Splash Park Week.

For additional information contact City Administrator Jerry Schuetz at 608-868-6900 ext. 4 or by e-mail at jschuetz@ci.milton.wi.us.

Nonprofit Taskforce - March 13, 2012 @ 10 a.m.


Tuesday, March 13th 
10 a.m.  
City Hall Breakroom, 430 E. High Street

MACCIT & the City of Milton are offering a nonprofit task force to offer the opportunity for nonprofit staff to network and share ideas and best practices. We'll also go over the information on promotional opportunities available through the City of Milton and MACCIT.

4th Annual Bowling for the Cause - Recipient is the Rick Miller Family


Friday, March 9, 2012

News Release from Rock County Sheriff's Office

NEWS RELEASE

Indoor Marijuana Growing Operation

For Immediate Release

On Friday, March 9, 2012, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit (SIU), City of Milton Police Department and the FBI Safe Street Task Force (GROC) completed a drug investigation that resulted in an execution of a drug search warrant at 606 Greenman St. in the City of Milton.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of two individuals identified as Alan R. Kreger M/W 09/16/51 and Emily S. Kreger F/W 06/28/80 both of which currently reside at that address. These charges include the Manufacture of THC, Possession with Intent to Deliver THC, Maintaining a Drug Trafficking place, Possession of THC and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, all within 1000’ feet of Park/School.

A search of the residence led to the discovery of a sophisticated marijuana growing operation in the basement. The growing operation included potting soil, chemicals, grow lights, ventilation tubing, plant watering system, reflective material, all of which are used to facilitate the growing and cultivation of marijuana indoors. The search also yielded processed and packaged marijuana and marijuana at different stages of processing. The total amount of marijuana seized from the residence was 13.2 pounds with a street value in excess of $20,000.

Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3.6, Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

ROBERT D. SPODEN
SHERIFF

City of Milton Meeting Notifications - Week of March 12 - 16, 2012


The following official City meetings will take place this coming week. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers (lower level of City Hall, 430 E. High St.)
  • Monday, March 12th
    • Plan Commission @ 5:00 p.m.
    • Community Development Authority @ 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, March 13th
    • Parks & Recreation Commission @ 6:00 p.m., City Hall Breakroom, Lower Level
  • Wednesday, March 14th
    • Public Safety Committee @ 5:15 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 15th
    • Zoning Board of Appeals @ 6:00 p.m.
Agendas for these meetings will be posted at all three official posting places by 5:00 p.m. at the end of this work week. Those locations include City Hall (430 E. High St.), Piggly Wiggly (727 S. Janesville St.) and Dave's Ace Hardware (430 S. John Paul Rd.).

In addition, the agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the City's website by the end of this work week. Click here to access those materials.

You are welcome to contact City Hall with any questions about these meetings at info@ci.milton.wi.us or call (608) 868-6900 ext. 5.

Friday, March 2, 2012

City of Milton Meeting Notifications - Week of March 5 – March 9, 2012

The following official City meetings will take place this coming week. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers (lower level of City Hall, 430 E. High St.)
  • Tuesday, March 6th
    • Public Works Committee @ 6:00 p.m.
    • Common Council @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 7th
    • Historic Preservation Commission @ 6:00 p.m.
Agendas for these meetings will be posted at all three official posting places by 5:00 pm at the end of this work week. Those locations include City Hall (430 E. High St.), Piggly Wiggly (727 S. Janesville St.) and Dave's Ace Hardware (430 S. John Paul Rd.).

In addition, the agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the City's website by the end of this work week. Click here to access those materials.

You are welcome to contact City Hall with any questions about these meetings at info@ci.milton.wi.us or call (608) 868-6900 ext. 5.

Milton's Annual March Pancake Breakfast - March 11th

BSA Troop 471 will be hosting Milton's Annual March Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 11th at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 837 Parkview Drive, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $6 in advance or $6.50 at the door and can be purchased at:
  • Bank of Milton
  • First Community Bank
  • Dave's Milton Ace Hardware
  • Piggly Wiggly
  • The Gathering Place
  • Red Zone Pub & Grill
  • From any BSA Troop 471 member.
Read this article on the Milton Courier website for more information: Milton's Annual March Pancake Breakfast.