Greenville Project Update

The projects detailed below are large scale projects happening in addition to our regular operations. Their completion may be scheduled to be done by town staff or the services may have been contracted with a third party. Please remember that all of the information and time lines are weather dependent and subject to change at any time.

A more detailed description and additional information about these projects can be found on our website at: http://townofgreenville.com/projects.php or by contacting our office at (920)757-7276.

Streets

• Greenwood Road Urbanization (STH 15 - Parkview Dr)
• An existing conditions survey is currently being performed. Following this, a conceptual design will be drafted.
• The project is planned to be constructed in 2021.

• South Creek Drive (School Rd-Molly Marie Ct) 
• Week of 7/6/20: Roadway to be pulverized. Culvert and ditch work to follow.
• Week of 7/13/20: Culvert and ditch work to continue.

• Spring Road Pulverize and Pave (North Rd-Julius Dr)
• Week of 6/29/20: Finish restoration along roadway and ditches.
• Week of 7/6/20: Finish restoration along roadway and ditches, as needed.

Water & Sewer 

• Annual Hydrant Exercising and Flushing 
• Began the week May 11 and is still in progress.  
• It is normal to notice a slight discoloration or cloudiness to your water while staff is working on the hydrants in your area. To help clear up the color, you can run the cold water tap located closest to your water meter until the water runs clear.

Parks, Recreation & Forestry

• Greenville Sports and Splash Park
• Rettler Corporation has been contracted to design and engineer a new entrance road to the property. This new entrance road is consistent with the Master Plan for the park and will provide a safer access to the park from Hwy 96. Construction is planned to be completed in 2020.
• The Field of Dreams Referendum Steering Committee brought a formal recommendation to the Town Board on May 18, 2020 to hold an advisory referendum with the August 11, 2020 election regarding the development of Phase 1 of the Field of Dreams Property, now dubbed the Greenville Sports and Splash Park. The Town Board approved the resolution to hold the advisory referendum. Up to date information regarding this project can be found at this website: http://www.townofgreenville.com/SportsandSplashPark/index.php
• Street Tree Planting
• Irrigation bags have been installed on all newly planted street trees. If you have a tree with an installed irrigation bag, please fill the bag once per week during periods of inadequate rainfall to keep the tree properly watered.

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 our skate park.

The skate park is located at the northwest end of Community Park and is open from 7am until dusk. It was designed in 2013 by local skaters and later built in 2014. When the skate park was built, it was built with the intention that Community Park would be a temporary home and it would eventually move to the Lions Park. Although there is no date currently set for this move, it is still the future plan. 

Equipment at the skate park includes a quarter pipe, bank ramp, kinked grind rail, two grind boxes and central ramp with additional grind rail. This facility is not supervised but, we do encourage all skaters to use protective wear while skating at the park. 

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/

Yard Waste Site Holiday Hours

In observation of Independence Day, the Town of Greenville Yard Waste Site will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.

The site will reopen on Monday, July 7 under our current hours: 

• Mondays - 6:30 a.m to 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesdays - 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays - 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Thursdays - 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Fridays - 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The following rules will apply during these modified hours:

• Users are expected to follow social distance guidelines. Users may be expected to remain in their vehicles until their turn.
• Permit Stickers will not be sold in-person at the site.
• Yardwaste Site Permits, Bulk Item Stickers, and Extra Garbage Bag Stickers can be purchased through USPS using the following form: Purchasing Form. For specific questions about yard waste please contact our Public Works office at (920) 757-7276.
• All other yard waste site rules still apply.

Greenville Said What??? Don't Miss the Sub Area Plan Virtual Open House!

Don’t forget to attend Greenville’s Sub Area Plan virtual open house starting June 29, 2020 through July 3, 2020. Visit https://hkgi.mysocialpinpoint.com/greenville  to join the conversation. It will feature information through videos, slide shows and documents regarding the Heritage District, Urban Core and Gateways. There will be an overview of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, a summary of current public engagement, an overview of our economic market, a review of issues and opportunities and most important the concepts and ideas generated so far based on public input.

If you would like to attend in person, staff will have the Town Hall open to assist with  interacting with the virtual material on Tuesday June 30th between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. with social distancing measures in place. Two live virtual sessions will be held by our consultant on Tuesday June 30th between12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. and between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. You can access the live sessions at the following locations https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/690037517 or +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 690-037-517. 

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 playground at Jennerjohn Park.

The playground at Jennerjohn Park is the biggest, and probably most popular, park playground here in Greenville. There are three different playground areas to choose from. A sand area is located furthest north and is about 1,800 square feet in size. It includes a digger and a metal fire truck for “driving” and climbing.

The sand area and fire truck are originals to the playground but, in 2005 a community build replaced one single playground with the two that are currently there. One of the playground areas 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. That 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, the Heritage Fountain and part of the trail system. A covered pavilion offers picnic tables, shade and restrooms. You’ll even find activities here in the winter months when we have our sledding hill, ice rink and ski trial!

What’s your favorite way to play at Jennerjohn Park?

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/

Incorporation Review Board Meeting Scheduled July 7, 2020 for Greenville Incorporation

The Notice & Agenda for the Wisconsin Incorporation Review Board meeting on July 7, 2020, to deliberate and determine the proposed incorporation of the Town of Greenville as a village has been set.

July 7, 2020, 1:00pm
Wisconsin Department of Administration
Location:  VIRTUAL MEETING

In an effort to support community health management initiatives surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, this public meeting will be conducted virtually through a web-based/telephone meeting platform called “Go To Webinar”.

The general public can participate via our web access:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6819469490447038732

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

General public attendees can use their telephone or computer microphone & speakers (VoIP).+1 (415) 655-0052. General Public Access Code:426-960-573

Requests from persons who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting should be made to the Department of Administration at(608) 264-6102with as much advance notice as possible.

Click the link to view the Incorporation Review Board's meeting agenda for July 7.

Greenville Project Update

The projects detailed below are large scale projects happening in addition to our regular operations. Their completion may be scheduled to be done by town staff or the services may have been contracted with a third party. Please remember that all of the information and time lines are weather dependent and subject to change at any time.

A more detailed description and additional information about these projects can be found on our website at: http://townofgreenville.com/projects.php or by contacting our office at (920)757-7276.

Streets

• Greenwood Road Urbanization (STH 15 - Parkview Dr)
• An existing conditions survey is currently being performed. Following this, a conceptual design will be drafted. 
• The project is planned to be constructed in 2021.  
• South Creek Drive (School Rd-Molly Marie Ct) 
• New tentative start date is scheduled for the week of July 6 
• Spring Road Pulverize and Pave (North Rd-Julius Dr) 
• Week of 6/15/20: Fine grading the roadway, preparing it for asphalt.
• Week of 6/22/20: Asphalting and shouldering the roadway.

Stormwater

• The Greenridge Terrace Subdivision Stormwater Pond Dredging project is starting the week of June 15th. The subdivision is located south of Community Park and West of STH 76. One of the existing Stormwater treatment ponds is in need of sediment removal to comply with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources water pollution reduction goals to keep sediment and phosphorous out of State Waterways from developed areas. The project is expected to take 3-4 days to complete. You may see dump trucks coming onto STH 76 from Greenridge Drive that will transport dredging spoils to a disposal site.

Water & Sewer 

• Hydrant Exercising and Flushing began the week May 11 and is still in progress.  It is normal to notice a slight discoloration or cloudiness to your water while staff is working on the hydrants in your area. To help clear up the color, you can run the cold water tap located closest to your water meter until the water runs clear.

Parks, Recreation & Forestry

• Greenville Sports and Splash Park
• Rettler Corporation has been contracted to design and engineer a new entrance road to the property. This new entrance road is consistent with the Master Plan for the park and will provide a safer access to the park from Hwy 96. Construction is planned to be completed in 2020. 
• The Field of Dreams Referendum Steering Committee brought a formal recommendation to the Town Board on May 18, 2020 to hold an advisory referendum with the August 11, 2020 election regarding the development of Phase 1 of the Field of Dreams Property, now dubbed the Greenville Sports and Splash Park. The Town Board approved the resolution to hold the advisory referendum. Up to date information regarding this project can be found at this website: http://www.townofgreenville.com/SportsandSplashPark/index.php
• Street Tree Planting 
• Town staff is currently working on installing irrigation bags on all newly planted street trees. Please continue water trees as usual until the irrigation bag is installed. Once installed, the irrigation bag can be filled once per week to keep the tree adequately watered.

Greenville Sub Area Plan Open House Coming to a Virtual Site Near You!

Join Greenville for a Virtual Open House June 29-July 3, 2020 to engage in review and provide comments on ideas and concepts for Sub Area Plans related to the Heritage District, Urban Core and Gateways. Visit https://hkgi.mysocialpinpoint.com/greenville to learn more about the project.

Why is the Town developing Sub Area Plans? It is recommended by the 2040 Comprehensive Plan but more importantly it allows us to take a deeper dive into key areas of the community we expect to see change. These areas are important to identity, strength, and vitality of the community.

Community input is crucial to the process. The planning process is built off of prior studies, a series of stakeholder listening sessions and an interactive website to seek input into the issues and opportunities present in each area. The consulting team has taken the information and generated a series of ideas and concepts for a starting point.

In addition to the virtual format from the comfort of your own home or office, we will also be offering in person opportunities at the Town Hall. The public is invited to visit the Town Hall on Tuesday June 30, 2020 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in order to review the virtual information with staff. Social distancing measures will be in place.

Finally, there will be two live virtual sessions held by our consultant on Tuesday June 30, 2020 between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. and between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Our consultant will walk through the concepts and ideas and allow the public to interact, ask questions and hold conversations. Staff will have the Town Hall open with social distancing in place for these live virtual session as well. You can access the live sessions at the following locations https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/690037517 or +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 690-037-517.

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 have some exciting news to announce!

We are excited to be bringing you our 13th annual Community Movie Night at the Lions Park! This event brings families and children of all ages together for a fun, appropriate, and safe evening of entertainment. During this free event, a movie is shown in the amphitheater and concessions provided by the Greenville Lioness Club. Traditionally, the movie is shown to movie goers sitting right in the amphitheater grass, but this year, things will look a little different! Our staff has worked diligently over the last few weeks to find a way to hold our annual event while still following CDC guidelines and keeping our audience safe.

This year’s Community Movie Night will be done as a drive-in movie! Vehicles will park in the large lot below the amphitheater and view the screen on the opposite side of our regular showings. This means that space may be limited, and will be done on a first come, first serve basis. Restrooms will still be available in The Barn, but the audience will otherwise be asked to stay in their vehicle while watching the movie. Sound will be broadcast to your vehicle’s radios and the Greenville Lioness will be delivering water and popcorn right to your window!

We simply could not bring this event to the community without the help of our local sponsors. While we are always thankful for our sponsors, we want to give them an extra thank you for supporting us and the community though these uncertain times. Thank you to Christus Lutheran Church, Wolf River Community Bank, The Bulk Food Shoppe, Kyle Lang Agency LLC, Mitch Ryan – Edward Jones, and Jeff’s Water Conditioning!

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/

We're All In Small Business Grant Program Opens Monday, June 15, 2020

The program will provide $2,500 grants to 30,000 small businesses.  It is designed to help small businesses get back on their feet amid the COVID-19 pandemic while also encouraging them to adopt best practices to keep employees, customers and communities safe.  

Funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the grants will help small businesses with the costs of business interruption or for health and safety improvements, wages and salaries, rent, mortgages and inventory.

The We’re All In small business grant application portal opens Monday, June 15^th at 8:00am and is scheduled to close on June 23^rd until 11:59pm.  The application will be live on WEDC’s website on Monday, June 15 via this link https://wedc.org/programs-and-resources/wai-small-business-grant/.

Please find a summary here of the key aspects of the program.

A business may apply for the We’re All In Small Business Grant if it:

·         Was in business in February 2020. Businesses that started in 2020 are not eligible;

·         Is Wisconsin-based and for-profit;

·         Employs 20 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, including the owner; and

·         Has more than $0 but less than $1 million in annual revenues.

Businesses will not be eligible for the grants if they are:

·         Part of a national chain, unless the business is a third-party franchise;

·         Industries covered by other Wisconsin CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund programs are ineligible for this program. These are:

·         Crop Production

·         Animal Production or Aquaculture

·         Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (https://doa.wi.gov/Pages/LocalGovtsGrants/COVID-Grants.aspx)

To prepare for the online application process, businesses should be ready to upload the following documents to the WEDC application:

• 2019 federal tax return for business. A 2018 tax return is acceptable, if you have not file your 2019 returns (If you started your business in 2020, you are not eligible for this grant.)
• Signed W-9 form available at www.irs.gov
• An email or letter of acknowledgement from a community organization indicating your business was in operation in February 2020. A template for the letter is attached. Letters or emails can be from any of the following:

·         Chamber of commerce

·         Main Street or Connect Communities organization

·         Local business improvement district

·         Neighborhood economic development association

·         Local economic development organization

·         County economic development organization

·         Municipality, including tribal government

·         County

·         Local bank, credit union or community development financial institution

·         Regional UW Small Business Development Center https://wisconsinsbdc.org/services/covid-19/

·         U.S Export Assistance Center - Wisconsin

·         Regional economic development organization

·         Regional Planning Commission

·         Trade association

• Your business will need to identify the Three-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code that best fits their business: This information may be included in a business’s tax return, or through the NAICS website: https://www.naics.com/naics-code-description/.  We are attaching a    list of the NAICS codes that will be available to select from on the application (in drop down box).

Annual Hydrant Flushing Update

The Sanitary District  is still working to complete their annual flushing and exercising. This began the week of May 11, 2020 and will continue throughout these summer months.

How does this effect me?
While staff is working on the hydrants in your area, you may notice that your water appears cloudy. This is normal and your water is sill safe to use and drink. To help clear up the color, you can run the cold water tap located closest to your water meter until the water runs clear. 

Why is this necessary? 

The Public Service Commission and Wisconsin DNR requires the Town to flush the water distribution system, including the fire hydrants, on a regular basis. Flushing hydrants is essential to keeping your water safe and maintaining our distribution system. It also helps to ensure that the hydrant is in good working order for the Fire Department's use!

If you have questions, please contact our Public Works Office at (920)757-7276.

Greenville Project Update

The projects detailed below are large scale projects happening in addition to our regular operations. Their completion may be scheduled to be done by town staff or the services may have been contracted with a third party. Please remember that all of the information and time lines are weather dependent and subject to change at any time.

A more detailed description and additional information about these projects can be found on our website at: http://townofgreenville.com/projects.php or by contacting our office at (920)757-7276.


Streets

• Greenwood Road Urbanization (STH 15 - Parkview Dr)
• An existing conditions survey is currently being performed. Following this, a conceptual design will be drafted. 
• The project is planned to be constructed in 2021. 
• South Creek Drive (School Rd-Molly Marie Ct) 
• Construction is scheduled to begin the week of June 8 
• Spring Road Pulverize and Pave (North Rd-Julius Dr) 
• Week of 6/1/20: Continue with common road excavation and begin culvert installation and ditch cleaning.
• Week of 6/8/20: Continue with culvert installation and ditch cleaning. Begin concrete curb and gutter installation and fine grading the roadway.
• 6/9/2020: The contractor will be performing a large culvert replacement and will be shutting down the roadway to traffic at this location between Linda Lou Drive and Terrace Drive. The culvert is located approximately 825’ East of Linda Lou Drive and 1,550’ West of Terrace Drive. This work will be performed during normal construction hours during the day and will be opened back up to traffic immediately after the culvert is installed.

Water & Sewer 

• Hydrant Exercising and Flushing began the week May 11 and will continue throughout the next few months.

Parks, Recreation & Forestry

• Greenville Sports Complex
• Rettler Corporation has been contracted to design and engineer a new entrance road to the property. This new entrance road is consistent with the Master Plan for the park and will provide a safer access to the park from Hwy 96. Construction is planned to be completed in 2020.
• The Field of Dreams Referendum Steering Committee brought a formal recommendation to the Town Board on May 18, 2020 to hold an advisory referendum with the August election regarding the development of Phase 1 of the Field of Dreams Property. The Town Board approved the resolution to hold the advisory referendum. 
• Street tree planting 
• Street tree planting was completed by Srb’s Trees the week of May 11, 2020. Town staff will be installing the irrigation bags within the next couple of weeks.

Town of Greenville to Advance to Step II of Reopening Strategy - June 22, 2020

The Town of Greenville will be moving into Step II of the COVID-19 Reopening Strategy on Monday, June 22, 2020.

Greenville's approach is complementary to the guidelines and recommendations of the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

For any business that needs to be conducted with the Town of Greenville, we ask people to consider first visiting our website or calling the appropriate office or staff person. We offer many options to serve your needs without making an in-person visit. You will be able to continue accessing Town services online throughout via:  

http://www.townofgreenville.com/COVID19

Should you choose to do business at a Town facility upon reopening, please be assured the following mitigation measures will be in place prior to the reopening of Town facilities

• Plexi-glass dividers will be present at all public facing counters.
• Social distancing measures will be in place to limit the number of people in facilities when necessary.
• Hand sanitizer will be available at all locations.
• Town staff have increased the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces and high touch areas and objects.
• Town staff is being encouraged to wear face coverings when in public settings where other physical barriers or social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. 

General Public Guidelines 

We need your help to ensure our phased reopening strategy is successful. Please help us and each other by continuing to follow these general guidelines throughout all steps:

• Practice social distancing and maintain 6 feet of distance whenever possible.
• Per CDC recommendation, wear a face covering if you are able, when in public.
• Practice proper handwashing. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
• Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
• Stay home if you are feeling sick. 

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Reopening Step II - Beginning on Monday, June 22 at 8:00 a.m.

The following will occur during Step II:

• Town Hall will open to the public in order to conduct simple in-person business with the Administrative Offices, Building Inspection, and Community Development. Customer service functions for Public Works, Parks & Forestry, and Utilities will be coordinated at Town Hall during this Step.

• Public Works & Parks & Forestry offices will remain closed to the general public.

• Fire station visits and tours will remain unavailable.

• Town Board, Planning Commission, and other public open meetings will take place as routinely scheduled.  Attendees will be able to participate virtually or in-person. 

• Person-to-person meetings between the general public and staff will continue to be suspended during this time. Please work directly with the appropriate staff member to schedule a phone conference or web-based meeting.

• Park facilities will be open for general use in accordance with the Outagamie County Health Department’s Order of the Local Health Officer. Group activities can occur for gatherings of up to 50 people. Park shelter rentals will be permits will be granted for groups of 50 people or less. Click to view the full Reopening Strategy for the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department for more information.

• The Town’s yard waste drop-off facility will be open under the expanded, modified hours of Mon & Wed 6:30 am to 7 pm; Tues & Thurs 6:30 am – 3:30 pm; Fri 6:30 am -12:30 pm; & Sat 9 am -3 pm.

• Town Employees who are able, and are not expected to provide in-person customer service with the general public, will be encouraged to telecommute. 

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Other Town Business Needs: Town staff are available to communicate with interested parties by phone or email any other service needs. Please use the following list of contacts to have your questions or service needs met.

The Town of Greenville continues to follow recommendations from local, state and federal agencies in order to establish preemptive measures to assist in reducing the spread of COVID-19. For the latest information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding COVID-19, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Who to Contact?
Questions, comments or concerns can be directed to Town Administrator Joel Gregozeski.  Joel can be reached at (920) 757-5151 Ext. 1000 or by email at: joelg@townofgreenville.com

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 Pebble Ridge Park.

Pebble Ridge Park may seem like just another small neighborhood park but with 13 acres, it has a lot to offer! The playground was designed for kids of all ages and has equipment to climb, slide, hang and swing. Next to the playground there is a picnic area and plenty of large open play space. A beautiful prairie overlooks the retention pond and on street parking allows for easy access to all areas of the park.

Walking trails throughout the park run through a wooded area, part of the prairie and along the retention pond. In August of 2019, approximately 1,600 feet of 8 foot wide trail was paved to provide a cleaner, safer surface for users. Prior to paving, the trail was all gravel and frequently washed out, creating low spots. The paved segment branches off to align with both entrances of the woods on either side of the prairie. The wooded section of the trail remains gravel. The whole trail is approximately one half mile. 

What’s your favorite part of Pebble Ridge Park?

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/

Pandemic Relief for Small Businesses in Wisconsin

Small businesses in Wisconsin often operate on razor-thin profit margins and hold very little cash in reserve, which makes weathering the effects of a global pandemic particularly challenging. Complicating matters for these small businesses seeking federal or other financial assistance is that they often lack the financial relationships required or are otherwise ineligible, to qualify for these programs. WEDC’s We’re All In Small Business Grant is designed to help these small businesses get back on their feet while also encouraging the adoption of best practices to keep employees, customers, and communities safe.

The program will provide $2,500 grants to 30,000 small businesses and is designed to help them get back on their feet amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This also encourages small businesses to adopt best practices to keep employees, customers, and communities safe. Eligibility criteria for the grant program can be found on WEDC's website.