Reminder:
If you have a fire hydrant on your property please remember to shovel it out.
Keep mailboxes clear so the mail truck can approach and leave safely without backing up.
02-11-2020 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Board of the Village of Ridgeway will be holding a Citizen Participation Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ridgeway Village Hall located at 113 Dougherty Court, Ridgeway, Wisconsin. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to discuss the Proposed Infrastructure Improvements Project within the village that was partially funded by a Community Development Block Grant for Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) and for the Citizen Participation Program. All persons from the Village of Ridgeway are invited to attend, and all comments are welcome.
Lori Phelan
Village Clerk-Treasurer
12/26/19 and 1/1/20 Garbage & Recycling, Tax Collection
HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS
The garbage and recycling for 12/25/19 will be picked up on 12/26/19.
The garbage and recycling for 1/1/20 will be picked up on 1/2/20.
TAX COLLECTION
12/24/19 closed at NOON
12/25/19 CLOSED
12/31/19 8:00am-5:00pm
1/1/20 CLOSED
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY!!
2020 Spring Election Notices
The 2020 Spring Election is being held April 7, 2020.
VILLAGE TRUSTEES UP FOR RE-ELECTION ARE:
Matthew Hoftiezer
Rick Short
Kellee Venden
County Supervisors up for re-election are:
| District 1-Douglas Richter | District 12-Tom Forbes | |
| District 2-Stephen Deal | District 13-Richard Rolfsmeyer | |
| District 3-Mark Storti | District 14-John M. Meyers | |
| District 4-Daniel Nankee | District 15-Joseph Bruce Paull | |
| District 5-Ronald Benish | District 16-Jeremy Meek | |
| District 6-David Gollon | District 17-Judy Lindholm | |
| District 7-Curt Peterson | District 18-Justin O’Brien | |
| District 8-Joan Davis | District 19-Donald Leix | |
| District 9-Alex Ray | District 20-Mel Masters | |
| District 10-Bruce Haag | District 21-Kevin Butteris | |
| District 11-James Griffiths |
To view the full notices click HERE and scroll down to 2020 Election Notices.
Would you like to be involved in municipal government? Give back to your community? Be involved in the happenings of the Village?
If you answered YES to any of these questions consider getting your name on the ballot in April!!
Stop in the Village Office or click HERE to be directed to the Elections page of our website for more Election information.
Job Opening – Deputy Clerk/Election Clerk
Applications are now being accepted for the position of full time Deputy Clerk/Election Clerk for the Village of Ridgeway.
General Nature of Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Clerk/Treasurer, Village President and Village Board, this position performs a wide range of routine and difficult to complex administrative functions including, but not limited to election administration, records management, drafting and composing meeting minutes and resolutions. This position will also perform as a backup for the Treasurer functions reporting financial matters to the Finance Committee, servicing the public, and budgeting. The individual is expected to exercise independent judgment and work with minimal supervision; but seek direction, on occasion on substantive matters related to administration of municipal policies, programs, and services. The primary purpose of the Deputy Clerk/Election Clerk is to assist with the enhancement of the administrative functions within the village.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Skilled in use of computer, keyboarding, calculator, fax and other office machines.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of SVRS (Statewide Voter Registration System) and complete election administration.
• Ability to prepare and interpret, reports, maps, and charts.
• Ability to interpret state laws, administrative codes and municipal ordinances.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and public relationships with a wide variety of individuals in difficult settings.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and to prepare a variety of reports as required or
requested.
• Must possess excellent time management skills.
A full job description is available upon request.
Click here for an Employment application
Resumes and/or applications can be sent to:
Village of Ridgeway
113 Dougherty Ct
Ridgeway, WI 53582
Or left in the drop box located in front of the Village Office.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT RESUMES: NOVEMBER 25, 2019 by 5:00pm.
11-04-19 Street project and office closed information
Weaver and Farwell Street residents:
As of right now, the plan is to lay asphalt tomorrow but wouldn’t be until 10 or 11 am. The weather will of course, dictate if this can be done or not. Please share with your neighbors that may not receive these notifications.
All Residents:
The Village office will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday) until Monday. If you drop a utility payment in the dropbox please put it in a protective bag, such as a sandwich bag. Also, Farmers Savings will be closed Monday in observance of Veteran’s Day so if you leave payments there or in their night deposit they will not be received by the Village until Tuesday. Sorry for any inconvenience.
10-31-19 Trick or Treat hours – UPDATE
Trick or treating hours will be as planned, tonight from 5p-8p, at the parents discretion.
The snow emergency has been cancelled!
10-31-19 Snow Emergency UPDATE
SNOW EMERGENCY NO LONGER IN EFFECT!!
The following information is for your future use:
Below is the information from Village of Ridgeway Ordinance 4.02
(4) Snow Emergencies. (Cr. June 2, 2008).
(a) A “Snow Emergency” exists whenever there is an accumulation of snow of three or more inches during a 24-hour period. Such accumulation interferes with the ability of vehicles to travel safely in the Village of Ridgeway and constitutes a public hazard impairing public health, safety and welfare. A snow emergency continues in effect for 48 hours after the snowfall has ended and until the snow has been removed from the streets or until the emergency is cancelled by the Director of Public Works.
(b) During this time, parking on the Village streets and lots is prohibited, with the exception of emergency vehicles and with the exception of the following locations: Old Main East, Old Main West.
10-31-19 Trick or Treat hours – POSTPONED
Due to the inclimate weather and a snow emergency in effect,
the Village of Ridgeway is recommending that for the safety of our children and residents, trick or treating be postponed.
TRICK OR TREATING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH FROM 5P-8P.
10-31-19 Snow Emergency
The Village of Ridgeway has now called a SNOW EMERGENCY. Below is the information from Village of Ridgeway Ordinance 4.02
(4) Snow Emergencies. (Cr. June 2, 2008).
(a) A “Snow Emergency” exists whenever there is an accumulation of snow of three or more inches during a 24-hour period. Such accumulation interferes with the ability of vehicles to travel safely in the Village of Ridgeway and constitutes a public hazard impairing public health, safety and welfare. A snow emergency continues in effect for 48 hours after the snowfall has ended and until the snow has been removed from the streets or until the emergency is cancelled by the Director of Public Works.
(b) During this time, parking on the Village streets and lots is prohibited, with the exception of emergency vehicles and with the exception of the following locations: Old Main East, Old Main West.
