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 has been performed and a conceptual design is being drafted.
• The project is planned to be constructed in 2021.
• South Creek Drive (School Rd-Molly Marie Ct)
• Project Completed September 29, 2020
• Spring Road Pulverize and Pave (North Rd-Julius Dr)
• Project Completed July 17, 2020

Stormwater

• Community Park Dredging
• Dredging operations started on September 15, 2020 to restore drainage to the Park. Contractor began their work at the pedestrian trail stream crossing and on September 17, 2020 moved west of the trail. Work concluded and this project was finished on September 22, 2020. View before and after photos by clicking here.
• STH 15 East/West Basins
• Project Completed September 24, 2020

Water & Sewer

• STH 15 Utility Relocates
• Work began the week of September 28, 2020
• Utility relocates along STH 15 between Julius Drive and Lily of the Valley Drive. 
• Existing sanitary sewer and water main facilities are being relocated to accommodate the future STH 15 WisDOT expansion project.
• Industrial Park Water Valves
• Replaced leaking water valves in the the Greenville Industrial Park. Work was completed by Jossart Brothers, Inc. the week of September 21, 2020 
• Cross Connections
• The Purpose of the Town of Greenville’s Cross Connection Control Program, as defined in the local Ordinance §340-26, is to help eliminate possible contamination of the public water distribution system.
• These inspections began in February 2020 but were suspended shortly after due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Sanitary District was hoping to complete these inspections at the end of summer, but have since decided to suspend the program again. 

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. This entrance road will be an official Town road and will also provide safe access to Well #5 and a private residence. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2020 with completion in Spring 2021.
• Lions Park
• The Lions Club is installing the fencing for the future sport courts in the southeast quadrant of the park as well as completing landscape restoration of the area. Any additional work in this area is postponed due to the cancellation of their main fundraising efforts for 2020.
• Town staff is installing a concrete pad and fenced enclosure for the trash and recycling dumpsters near the Barn Pavilion.
• Community Park
• Dredging of the creek behind the ball fields is complete.

Zoning Ordinance Update and Sub-Area Plan

On August 26, 2019 the Town Board created Ad Hoc Committees to review specific sections of Chapter 320 Zoning Ordinance rewrite/update and start implementation of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.  Over the past year the Committees have held 15 public meetings to discuss the ordinance rewrite. 

In addition to the public meetings held, Greenville implemented a public engagement plan to allow the public to stay informed and participate in the conversation by developing three (3) newsletter articles in the quarterly paper newsletter, 13 electronic/social media posts, a post card mailing inviting residents and businesses to a public informational meeting, an open ended online survey tool to provide comments and feedback throughout the entire project, and a project website. 

In conjunction with the Zoning Ordinance update, Greenville also engaged in a Sub-Area Planning process to further examine specific areas of town for future development opportunities through a market driven research and planning process. This process was initiated in March 2020. A variety of public engagement tools were used  to seek input in developing the plan which included three (3) public meetings/workshops, 29 electronic/social media posts, three (3) paper newsletter articles, one post card mailing informing residents and businesses about a week long virtual Open House, two (2) interactive virtual Open House sessions, stakeholder interviews, and three (3) SocialPinPoint Interactive Map and Survey Websites for different stages in the process.

A public hearing has been scheduled for October 26, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. and will have both in person and virtual  options to speak on both projects. Agendas are posted typically a week prior to the meeting and can be found at the following location http://www.townofgreenville.com/government/agendas_and_minutes.php.

To review the project website, including the Zoning Ordinance and Sub-Area Plan, please visit http://www.townofgreenville.com/zoning_ordinance_update.php.

October is Pedestrian Safety Month

A traffic-related pedestrian death occurs every 84 minutes in the U.S. and an average of about 60 pedestrians are killed each year in Wisconsin. Pedestrian safety is a two-way street. Whether you’re a driver or pedestrian, follow these simple safety tips to keep yourself and others safe:

Pay attention: By simply obeying traffic rules and being aware of vehicles and people in your vicinity, you greatly reduce your chances of being in a collision.

Don’t drive or walk distracted: Distraction changes the way we react and behave. Whether motorist or pedestrian, put down the phone and pay attention to what’s ahead.

Don’t drive or walk impaired: Alcohol and drug impairment can have deadly consequences. Nearly half of all traffic-related pedestrian fatalities involve an impaired driver or impaired pedestrian.

Be alert at night: 3 out of 4 pedestrian fatalities occur in the dark. Pedestrians, make yourself more visible by wearing bright, reflective clothing and consider carrying a flashlight. See our Do the Bright Thing post.

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 one of our fall favorites! 

Schueler Woods is located at Lions Park and is named after the family who previously owned the land. A gravel based trail winds through the woods and connects to the rest of the trail system within the park. The overall trail length within Lions Park is approximately 1 mile and the Schueler Woods section makes up about 0.3 miles of it. There are several benches located along the trail as well as a beautiful stone learning circle located just inside the south entrance of the woods. A portion of the trail was even designed to accommodate the visually impaired so that everyone can enjoy the area!

During the summer and spring months, many enjoy listening to the birds and observing the critters while walking through the woods and in the winter, it’s a great place for some snowshoeing or a brisk winter walk. But our favorite time of the year to visit Schueler Woods is in the fall when the leaves are changing colors and falling from the trees!

Have you taken a stroll through Schueler Woods in the fall yet?

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/

Old Fire Station to be Converted into Greenville Municipal Services Center

Beginning in October, the original Greenville fire station at W6895 Parkview Drive will be converted into the new Greenville Municipal Services Center.  The staff offices for the departments of Public Works and Parks, Recreation & Forestry will be relocated to the newly remodeled building in early 2021.  Parks, Recreation & Forestry operations staff have already moved and are now working out of the eastern apparatus bays.

Customer service operations for Public Works and Parks, Recreation & Forestry will move to this new location when complete.   Relocating staff teams and the departments' customer service counter will provide for greater efficiency and management of our public services operations.  Additionally, enhanced safety and security measures are incorporated into the project.

The remodeling effort is going to be completed by RJM Construction out of Black Creek for a total contract amount of $434,930.  Construction activities are scheduled to be completed by February 12, 2021.  Staff will move into the building shortly thereafter.