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Village of New Glarus, Wisconsin

 

 

 

 Village Board / Committees


 

President

Erwin L. Zweifel

608-527-5024

Trustee

Lloyd Lueschow

608-527-2049

Trustee

Darrel Weber

608-527-5633

Trustee

Roger Truttmann

608-527-2497

Trustee

Ben Atkinson

608-527-2709

Trustee

Kris Baumgartner

608-527-2409

Trustee

Thomas Myers

608-527-2506

 

Click here to view Village Committees and Committee Appointments

 


Staff & Contact Information


Administrator

Nicholas Owen

608-527-5971

Clerk/Treasurer

Lynne Erb

608-527-2510

Deputy Clerk/Treasurer

Barb Roesslein

608-527-2510

Assessor

Gardiner Appraisal

608-838-3993

Building Inspector

Mike Fenley

608-963-0652

Public Works Supervisor

Scott Jelle

608-527-2097

Utility Office Manager  Michelle Roth   608-527-2913

Mailing Address/Location:

Village Hall

319 2nd Street

PO Box 399

New Glarus, WI  53574

 

Phone: (608) 527-2510

Fax: (608) 527-2062

Emergency Phone: (608) 558-5773

 

Office Hours:  7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; M-F

 

 

Assessor


The assessor for the Village of New Glarus is:

Gardiner Appraisal

PO Box 525

McFarland WI 53558

(608) 838-3993

 

Click here to obtain Assessment Information on a parcel located in the Village.

 

Tax Information can be obtained through the Green County Website (Tax Roll Information and Map Viewer link).

 

2008 Open Book:  Monday, April 28, 2008;  4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Village Hall

 

2008 Board of Review:  Thursday May 15, 2008; 6:00 p.m. - Village Hall

 

Budget


The Village of New Glarus detailed budget is available for public inspection at the New Glarus Village Hall and at the New Glarus Public Library during regular business hours.  If you have any questions, please contact the Village Clerk's Office at (608) 527-2510.

Click here to view the 2007 Real Estate Tax Information / 2008 Budget Breakdown Brochure.

 

Building Inspector


Applications for building permits can be obtained from the Village Clerk's Office.  Completed applications shall be remitted to the Building Inspector for issuance. The Building Inspector holds office hours at Village Hall on Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., or by appointment.  For appointments/inspections call (800) 261-3898 or (608) 963-0652.

Building Inspector:   Mike Fenley (Vierbicher Associates)

 

Click here for Building Permit Fee Schedule.

 

Brush/Yard Waste


Brush: Brush and branches will be picked up curbside during the first week of each month from April through OctoberPlease remember to leave your brush on your terrace the 1st day of the month to assure for pick-up within the 1st week of each month.  Brush can also be dropped off at the wood-chip pile located behind the Village Garage, accessible from Second Street. 

Yard Waste: The yard waste dumpster is available during the months of April through November for use at the Village Garage at 93 - 1st Street.  Please remember to empty your bag into the dumpster, do not place bags in dumpster.  Yard waste will not be picked up curbside.

 

Cable TV Access Channel


If you would like to have information posted on the Cable TV Access Channel, please provide the information at least 2 weeks in advance and email the information to thomas.obrien@ngsd.k12.wi.us with "Cable Access Posting" in the subject link. 

 

Comprehensive Plan


Click Here to view the Village Comprehensive Plan.  Comprehensive Plan maps may be obtained at the Village Clerk's Office located in Village Hall.  If you have any questions, please contact the Village Clerk's Office at 527-2510.

 

Dog Licenses


The Village Clerk's Office issues licenses in January each year in conjunction with tax collection. The County Clerk's Office in Monroe issues dog licenses at all other times during the year.  Fees for neutered, non-neutered, and multiple-pets are listed on the Village User Fee Schedule.  For more information please contact the Village Clerk's Office at 527-2510.

 

 

Elections


Elections are held at the Village Hall at 319 2nd Street in New Glarus.  Polling Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the day of election.

 

Voter registration is required statewide for all elections.  If you are not currently registered to vote or have recently moved, please complete a Voter Registration Application (click on link below) and return form to the Village Clerk's Office. Please be sure to include all the documentation as noted on the instructions for completing the Application.  Registration can still be completed on Election Day by providing your Wisconsin driver’s license number and proof of residency at the polling place.

 

 

Contact the Village Clerk's Office (527-2510) for more information on Voter Registration or Absentee Voting. 

 

Click here for a Voter Registration Application

 

Click here for an Application for Absentee Voting

 

Click here to look up polling place location for an address, your voter registration, or provisional vote status.

 

2008 ELECTIONS

February 19, 2008 - Presidential Primary

April 1, 2008 - Spring Election (including local offices)

September 9, 2008 - Partisan Primary

November 4, 2008 - Presidential/General Election

 

 

Extraterritorial Plan


Click Here to view the Extraterritorial Zoning Ordinance.

Click Here to view the Extraterritorial Zoning Map.

If you have any questions, please contact the Village Clerk's Office at 527-2510.

 

Forms/Applications


The Village of New Glarus has the following forms/applications available for download (see User Fee Schedule for permit application fees).  Applications can be return to the Village Clerk's office at 319 2nd Street, PO Box 399, New Glarus WI 53574.

If you have any questions, please contact the Village Clerk's Office at 527-2510.

 

Garbage & Recycling


Garbage Pick-up:

Green Valley Disposal collects residential garbage and recycling each Friday.  All garbage and recycling containers and bundles shall be at the curb or near the street edge for collection by 7:00 a.m. on each Friday

Each household is allowed one (1) 32-gallon container of garbage weekly.  Each additional bag or container must contain a pickup sticker.  Stickers cost $2.00 each, and are available in packets of five (5) stickers at the Village Clerk's Office.  Unlimited amounts of recycling are allowed provided that you have a recycling container.  Recycling containers may be picked up at the Village Clerk's Office.

The dumpsters in various locations around the Village (including the garbage dumpster at the Village garage) are not for public dumping.  Pursuant to Section 257-10 of the Municipal Code improper use of trash receptacles is prohibited.  Additional garbage can be disposed of by purchasing stickers for additional bags at the Village Clerk's Office, or contacting Green Valley Disposal for a special pickup.

If you have any questions concerning recycling or garbage pickup, call:

Green Valley Disposal: 1-800-583-2510 

Recycling:

Click Here for the Village Garbage/Recycling Brochure.  Unlimited amounts of recycling are allowed provided that you have a recycling container.  Recycling containers may be picked up at the Village Clerk's Office.

Recycling Compact Fluorescents:

With the increase use of Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs), residents should be aware that these bulbs need to be properly recycled because they contain small amounts of mercury.  CFLs can be dropped off for recycling at no charge at the New Glarus True Value located at 1420 State Hwy 69.  New Glarus True Value will also accept tube fluorescents for a fee of $1 per tube.  You may contact them at 527-8717 for more information.

Click here for information on how to handle a broken compact fluorescent bulb.

Residential Clean-up Days:

Residential Clean-up days are held biannually in May and September each year.  Tires will not be picked up during residential clean-up days.  Residents must obtain stickers for appliances wishing to be disposed of during clean-up days.  Appliance stickers are available for a fee at the Village Clerk's Office.

Green County Landfill:

The Green County Landfill is open the first Saturday morning of each month from May - October from 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in addition to their regular hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.  The landfill is located at W2002 CTH SS, Brodhead, WI.  For more information, contact the Green County Landfill at (608) 897-8605.

 

Leaf Pick-up/Burning


LEAF PICKUP: The Village will be using the leaf vacuum to pick up leaves beginning the second week of October and will continue to pick up leaves through the third week of November.  Please rake your leaves into the gutter area for pickup with the leaf vacuum.  Bagged leaves will not be picked up.  YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.

LEAF BURNING: Burning of leaves will be allowed by permit only.   The permit can be obtained at the Village Clerk’s Office (M-F 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) and there is a $10.00 fee for the permit.  All permits will allow burning Monday through Saturday (NO SUNDAY BURNING) starting the second week of October through the third week of November.  Burning shall take place only between the hours of 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. All fires must be extinguished by 6:00 p.m.  Burning must take place on private property and will not be allowed in the street, curb/gutter or sidewalk.  Please note that failure to comply with these regulations, as set forth in 122.1 of the municipal code will result in a fine up to $173.00.

 

Ordinances/Municipal Code


Village ordinances can be viewed by the following methods:

If you have any questions, please contact the Village Clerk's Office at 527-2510.

 

Permits - Burning 


Open burning is only allowed with an approved burning permit.  Burning permits are issued by the New Glarus Fire Chief and permit application  at the Village Clerk's Office.

Leaf burning date and times are established each October by the Village Board and a leaf burning permit is issued by the Village Clerk's Office.

 

Permits - Driveways & Sidewalks


Driveway and/or sidewalk permits shall be obtained from the Public Works Supervisor.  Permit Applications are available at the Village Clerk's Office.  Please contact the Public Works Supervisor at 527-2510 for more information.

 

Permits - Street Use


A permit is required for the use of village streets, sidewalks or other public ways for purposes which would interfere with the health, safety and general welfare of the public, i.e. use of street for auctions, parking of dumpster etc.  Street Use permit applications can be picked-up at the Village Clerk Office's.  Please contact the Village Clerk Office at 527-2510 for more information.

 

Public Works Department


The Public Works Department is located in Village Hall.  Scott Jelle is the Public Works Supervisor for the Village of New Glarus.  He has two full-time employees. 

The Public Department involves the maintenance, repair and construction of streets, alley, curbs and gutter, sidewalks, bridges, street signs, storm sewer, parks, Village buildings and structures and all machinery, equipment and property need to perform such tasks.

 

Sewer Department


The Sewer utility is owned by the Village of New Glarus.  Sewer bills are calculated based on your water meter readings each month, unless you have a Deduct Meter installed.  Water meters are manually read around the 20th of each month. 

Click Here to View our Sewer Rates.

Click Here to View information on the 2008/2009 WWTP Expansion.

For more information, please contact the utility office at (608) 527-2913.

 

Snow Removal


Pursuant to Section 262-7 of the Municipal Code of the Village of New Glarus, sidewalks must be cleared of all snow and/or ice within twenty-four (24) hours from the time the snow ceases to accumulate.  Sidewalks are to be kept clear of snow and ice to a minimum of four (4) feet in width.

 

Space Rental


The Village has space available for rental in the Village Hall (Community Room).  The Community Room is available for meetings, reunions, birthdays, etc., for a fee of $20 per day.  Park pavilions can also be rented, for a fee of $25 per day.  Please contact the Village Clerk's Office at 527-2510 for more information.

 

Village Newsletter


The Village publishes a newsletter quarterly. 

 

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