Press Release - Theft of Large Advertising Baloon

Below is a press release from Milton Police Chief Dan Layber.

Between the hours of 9 PM on Friday, November 15th and 7AM on Saturday, November 16th, 2013, a large advertising balloon was stolen from the new Parker YMCA grounds at 1360 Parkview Drive, Milton, WI. The balloon was fastened to the ground by cables which were cut and left on scene. The balloon is 24 feet tall and approximately 12 feet wide, yellow, red, blue, orange and green in color. The balloon had “Grand Opening” affixed to the top yellow portion of the balloon, and has the company name “Big Sky”, with a telephone number of “1-800-769-8000” affixed to the black bottom portion of the balloon. Also stolen was a 1hp electric motor and light which were also attached to the advertising balloon. The balloon has an estimated value of $6000. 

The Milton Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the subject(s) responsible for the theft of this balloon. 

Individuals that come forward with information that leads to the arrest of the subject(s) responsible for this crime are eligible for a cash reward through Janesville Area Crimestoppers. Individuals with tips can remain anonymous. If you have information regarding this incident please contact the Milton Police Department at 757-2244 or Janesville Area Crimestoppers at 756-3636. Anonymous tips can also be sent via text to CRIMES (274637), then enter JACS, plus your message.

Press Release - Update from MPD on Schilberg Park Vandalism

Below is a press release from Milton Police Chief Dan Layber regarding the vandalism at Schilberg Park.



On Sunday, November 10, 2013, the City of Milton Police Department was notified that the men’s and women’s bathrooms at the Schilberg Park pavilion had been extensively vandalized by unknown persons. The two sinks in the women’s bathroom were broken in half, a mirror as well as a soap dispenser and a paper towel dispenser were also broken. A large rock was discovered in the women’s bathroom which may have been used to cause the damage. The men’s bathroom also had graffiti in it along with the remnants of a fire in one of the sinks. The damage to the Schilberg park bathrooms is estimated at $1000. The damage occurred sometime between Friday, November 8 and Sunday, November 10, 2013. 

The Milton Police Department subsequently received a tip that Cody S. Bauer, 17, of the Town of Milton had caused the damage to the park bathrooms. Witnesses at the scene stated that he caused the damage Friday night, November 8th, 2013. During an interview of Bauer on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, Milton Police received a confession from Bauer in which he admitted to causing the damage by himself, utilizing a large rock from the area near the football fields.

Bauer was arrested and Milton Police will be seeking charges of Criminal Damage to Property from the Rock County District Attorney’s Office. Bauer was given an order to appear in Rock County Intake Court for an initial appearance on December 16, 2013, to face the misdemeanor charge. A defendant enjoys the presumption of innocence. A prosecution must prove its allegations at trial beyond a reasonable doubt.

Press Release - Vandalism at Schilberg Park

Below is a press release from Milton Police Chief Dan Layber about vandalism at Schilberg Park.



On Sunday, November 10, 2013, the City of Milton Police Department was notified that the men’s and women’s bathrooms at the Schilberg Park pavilion had been extensively vandalized by unknown persons. The two sinks in the women’s bathroom were broken off of their mounts and destroyed, as well as a soap dispenser and a paper towel dispenser. A large rock was discovered in the women’s bathroom which may have been used to cause the damage. The men’s bathroom also had graffiti in it along with the remnants of a fire in one of the sinks. The damage to the Schilberg park bathrooms is estimated at $1000. The damage occurred sometime between Friday, November 8 and Sunday, November 10, 2013. 

The Milton Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the subject(s) responsible for this vandalism. 

Individuals that come forward with information that leads to the arrest of the subject responsible for this crime are eligible for a cash reward through Janesville Area Crimestoppers. Individuals with tips can remain anonymous. If you have information regarding this incident please contact the Milton Police Department at 757-2244 or Janesville Area Crimestoppers at 756-3636. Anonymous tips can also be sent via text to CRIMES (274637), then enter JACS, plus your message.

Online Payments to the City of Milton

The City of Milton started working with Payment Service Network (PSN) this year to process online and phone payments for utility bills, citations, and taxes.  Effective November 18, 2013, you will no longer be able to use Official Payments to pay the City. 

Log on to www.milton-wi.gov/MakeaPayment to find out more information about PSN. 

The fees for paying through PSN are as follows:

• Utility & Citation payments up to $300
• $3.99 eCheck or eSavings
• $3.99 Credit Card

• Real Estate Taxes (This option will be reactivated December 15, 2013 for the 2013 taxes)
• $1.50 eCheck or eSavings
• 2.70% Credit Card

PSN also allows the City of Milton to upload utility bills electronically so residents can opt to only receive electronic bills.  You will also receive a reminder e-mail the day before the bill due date.  To set up an account and start receiving your utility bills electronically, click on "Pay Utility Bill" at www.milton-wi.gov/MakeaPayment.  You will need your utility account number in order to set up an account.

If you have any questions, contact City Treasurer Connie DeKemper at cdekemper@ci.milton.wi.us or by phone at (608) 868-6900.

City of Milton Agendas - Week of November 11, 2013

Agenda packets for meetings the week of November 11th are available and have been posted to the City of Milton website.

Meetings for the week of November 11th include:

• Plan Commission - Tuesday, November 12th at 5:00 p.m.
• Community Development Authority - Tuesday, November 12th at 6:30 p.m.
• Police Commission - Thursday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m.

Dog & Cat Licenses Available at City Hall Starting November 11th

The City of Milton will begin selling 2014 dog and cat licenses on Monday, November 11, 2013. 

The cost is $8 for an animal that has been fixed (spayed or neutered) or $15 for an animal that has not been fixed.  All licenses must be purchased by April 1, 2014 or a $10 late fee will be assessed per animal.

If you have any questions, please call City Hall at (608) 868-6900.

Leaf Collection Through November 18th

Rake leaves into the curb area of the street any time before November 18th to be collected.  Please do NOT place any other items (branches, trash, grass, etc.) in the curb area of the street since these items may clog the machine.

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