The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. This week we're spreading some holiday cheer!

Did you notice the festive lights in the roundabout at the intersection of County Road CB and State Highway 15? Our parks crew was feeling the holiday spirit this week!

The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the upkeep of all three roundabouts on CTH CB between STH 15 and STH CA. The roundabout at the intersection of CTH CB and STH 15 is the only roundabout that currently gets holiday lights and this year marks the fourth year our crews have decorated it for the holiday season. The new roundabout located at CTH CB and Atlantis Drive is equipped with electric services but isn’t quite ready for holiday lights yet. It will take a few years for the trees and shrubs to grow large enough for us to add any lights. The roundabout located at the intersection W Greenville Dive and CTH CB doesn’t have electrical hook up. It was adopted by Community First Credit Union and is maintained mostly by them.

Did you hang your holiday lights yet? Show us how you decorate!

To see more photos of today's Feature Friday or to see more posts like this, check out the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greenvilleparkandrec/

2020 Town Budget Adopted - Combined Taxes to Decrease for 2019.

2020 Town Budget Adopted
The 2020 Town Budget is now available on the Town's website.  Town electors approved a Town tax levy of $3,455,042 at the special Town Meeting held on Thursday, November 14, 2019.  Following the electors' approval, the Town Board adopted its 2020 Budget resulting in a Town tax rate of $2.47 per $1,000 of assessed value; an increase of $0.27 from the previous year.  The increase is directly attributed to paying principal & interest for the new Greenville Fire & Safety Building.

The priorities and funding recommendations for the 2020 fiscal year reflect the conditions of the current economy, demands for general services and Town goals.  The budget is a continuation of the Town Board’s strategic plan and a five-year capital improvement plan.

Total spending for the 2020 fiscal year will decrease for the Town by roughly 28%.  The Town will continue to invest significant dollars toward capital infrastructure improvements in 2020 however.  Over $3 million dollars in road repairs and maintenance activities are scheduled.  Additionally, improvements to the entrance of the Greenville Sports Park along STH 96 are planned.

Combined Property Taxes To Decrease for 2019 (Payable in 2020)
Despite an increase in Town property taxes, combined property taxes (county, school, tech college & municipal) will be decreasing approximately $0.42/$1,000 of assessed value for the year.  The Town's portion of the total tax levy accounts for only 15%. 

A property owner of a home valued at $250,000 will see a decrease in their combined property tax bill of approximately $106.  The following graph provides a four-year period of combined taxes for a home valued at $250,000.

Tax Bills
Tax bills will be mailed sometime in early December.  Payments can be made either by mail, drop-off, online or at a local financial institution.  More information will be available at our Town's website:  http://www.townofgreenville.com/departments/administration/finance_taxes.php 
 

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. This week we want to tell you about the play area at Jennerjohn Park!

The playground at Jennerjohn Park is our biggest, and probably most popular, playground here in Greenville. There are three different play areas located within the playground area of the park. A sand area is located furthest north and is about 1800 square feet in size. It includes two diggers, one for standing and one for sitting, and a metal fire truck for “driving” and climbing. The sand area and fire truck are original, but a community build in 2005 replaced one playground with the two that are currently there. One play area is designed for children ages 2-5 and is approximately 3000 square feet in size. It includes equipment to slide, climb, ride, and swing. The other is designed for ages 5-12 and offers much of the same play opportunities but on a higher skill level. This area is approximately 5000 square feet in size.

Other activities to enjoy while playing at the park include a ball diamond, open play space, tennis courts, and part of the trail system. While the restrooms and fountain are only available during the summer, you will find a sledding hill and ice rink during the colder, snowier, months!

To see more photos of today's Feature Friday or to see more posts like this, check out the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greenvilleparkandrec/

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. This week we're talking about the CB Trail project!

Through a federally funded grant, the Town of Greenville was able to construct a multi-use recreational trail along County Trunk Highway CB from State Trunk Highway 96 to Levi Drive here in Greenville. This section of trail is 10 feet wide and approximately 0.75 miles long.

In 2015, the Town constructed the 2.2 mile section of trail connecting Greenville and Fox Crossing. This project provides the final connection in the CB Trail. It eliminates the final gap between the southern trail segment previously constructed and the existing trail north of Levi Drive. The full CB Trail runs from Moonshadow Drive in Greenville south to Winneconne Avenue in Neenah.

The Town of Greenville has been actively pursuing the creation of this trail within the community over the past 10 years. This project was originally projected to be completed before winter, but will now be finished in the spring of 2020.

To see more photos of today's Feature Friday or to see more posts like this, check out the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greenvilleparkandrec/

Fire & Safety Building Progress Update

The new Fire & Safety Building is nearing completion.  This project has been highly successful thanks to our team of Five Bugles Design and Miron Construction.  The physical building will be completed and operational in the next 3-4 weeks. 

Unfortunately, our recent weather conditions have prevented our contractors from completing the site work at the new station this fall.  The remaining final work includes parking lot paving, site restoration, and landscaping.  Our weather has been extremely wet throughout the fall (record-breaking!), coupled with unseasonably frigid temperatures and higher than average snow volumes.  We presently have over 12”+/- of frost in the ground.  Because of this, final site work will occur in the spring of 2020.  Holding off from doing this work will ensure we are delivered a high quality, long-lasting product.  Furthermore, the contractors are guaranteeing their pricing, so holding off this work will not cost the Town anymore.

What does this mean for using the station during the winter?  A soft move-in will likely occur throughout the winter.  This decision will be left up to the Fire & EMS Department.  A grand opening/ribbon cutting will be planned after the site is fully completed in spring 2020.

This fall weather has been a struggle to complete our project.  However, the Town is appreciative of the public's patience and understanding of these conditions.  We look forward to opening our facility and celebrating the community's investment with the general public.

Questions can be directed to the Town Administrator, Joel Gregozeski at (920) 757-5151 or by email: joelg@townofgreenville.com.

Parking Restrictions

Did you know that beginning at midnight on November 15, it is against Town ordinance to park on town roads between the hours of 12:00AM and 6:00AM?

Vehicles that are parked on the Town roads during this time, may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense. Motorists are only allowed a 30 minute parking window after restrictions have gone into effect to allow for loading and unloading of a vehicle. Additionally, we ask that if a winter storm is predicted, please do not park your vehicle in the road anytime during, or after the storm. This will help to allow our staff to more effectively clear the roads.

Snow Removal & Winter Maintenance

Generally, after the first accumulating snowfall event, we field phone calls and email messages from area residents informing us of our snow and ice control efforts.

Each snow event is unique and our response to the event requires a thorough evaluation. Although we're not able to devise a policy that can address every individual weather-related winter event, it is important to have a baseline to provide guidance to ensure timely, cost-effective winter maintenance.

Snow and ice control is a significant annual expenditure. The Town has budgeted $188,092 for the 2019 fiscal year. In an effort to be efficient and effective with Town resources (funds), the Town adopted a formal snow and ice control program policy (see link below).

If you have any questions or concerns about our snow and ice control activities, please contact the Public Works Office at (920) 757-7276.

Website Link: http://townofgreenville.com/departments/public_works/snow_and_ice_control.php

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. Throughout these next few cold months, we'll be sharing a series of meet the staff features, so keep your eye out! This week we want you to meet Jeff.

Jeff is a long term, seasonal employee who works with the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department between the months of April and November each year. He has worked hard over the last 10 years to ensure the lawns at our various park properties are looking their best! His favorite part of the job is getting to see the Town while enjoying the weather. Before coming to work with the Town of Greenville, Jeff worked at Foremost Farms for 30 years.

Fun Facts about Jeff: When he isn’t at work he likes to spend time up north and with his family. He also enjoys going fishing and attending concerts. During the winter, he and his wife like to vacation in Mexico.

To see more photos of today's Feature Friday or to see more posts like this, check out the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greenvilleparkandrec/

Citizens Take Action Telling Drivers to Slow Down!

A group of concerned citizens posted signs along State Highway 15 between Greenville and Hortonville High School, urging drivers to “Slow Down”, in response to the many accidents and fatalities along the stretch of State Highway 15. 

Town of Greenville officials petitioned the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, elected State Representatives and Senators to reduce the speed limit and provide other safety improvements along State Trunk Highway 15.  The request to make changes and safety improvements are in advance of the planned reconstruction and expansion of STH 15 in 2021.  More information on the reconstruction project can be found here:  https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/ne/wis15/default.aspx

If you have concerns about the safety of this highway, please let your voice be heard! Contact Senator Roth at sen.roth@legis.wi.gov. He will be forwarding the e-mails to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.  

Please share this post-we need action now. #safehwy15.

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. This week we're talking about our walking trails!

The Greenville Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department currently maintains approximately 8 miles of paved multi-use recreational trails. The largest sections of paved trail can be found along Highway 76, Parkview Drive and Lily of the Valley Drive, while smaller sections can be found within several subdivisions. Most of this trail system is three season use but some portions are even maintained during the winter months for year round use. The department also maintains several gravel, grass and nature trails throughout our parks. You can find these type of trails at the Lions Park, Pebble Ridge Park, and around several of the stormwater ponds throughout Town. Some trails are are even groomed during the winter months for skiing!

Our many trails provide recreational opportunities that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Explore the interactive maps below to find a trail that suits your needs!
Greenville’s Interactive Tails and Amenities Map: https://bit.ly/2WCzSyi
Fox Cities Trail Map: https://bit.ly/2WVtC8c

To see more photos of today's Feature Friday or to see more posts like this, check out the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greenvilleparkandrec/

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