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by Connie Wilson
The City makes every effort to be responsive to a citizen's needs and concerns when a sewer backup occurs. The City has a crew whose duty it is to inspect, clean and maintain sewers on a daily basis. Unfortunately, because a sewer is not a closed system, many things put into the sewer can clog the system. Large amounts of grease and disposable diapers are two common items that cause problems. Other factors can cause backups as well, such as tree roots, which can grow into and obstruct the system. Shrubs and trees, seeking moisture and nutrients, will make their way into sewer line cracks. These roots can cause extensive damage. They may start out small, getting into a small crack in the pipe, but as the tree or shrub continues to grow, so does the root. After time, this causes your sewer line to break, which in turn allows debris to hang up in the line, thus causing a blockage or backup. One way to prevent roots from entering your line is to replace your line and tap with new plastic pipe. If you have continuing problems with tree roots in your lateral, you may have to have them cut periodically. If it becomes necessary for you to have a plumber clean roots out of your lateral, please contact us at 262-539-3646 so we can clean the City's sewer main. If you have a sewer backup at any time, call us at 262-539-3646 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. After hours, on weekends or holidays, please call 262-209-1936 (Connie Wilson, Utility Manager) and leave a message. A crew will be dispatched to your address to determine if the stoppage is in the "sewer main" or in your "sewer lateral". If the sewer main is found to be clear, it is the responsibility of the property owner to call a plumber to correct the problem.
by Gayle Falk, Librarian Adult Book Discussion Group Join the Burlington Public Library Adult Discussion Group on Monday, July 17, 2006 at 7:00pm for a discussion of the 2005 National Book Award winner THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING by Joan Didion. A spare, lucid, and remarkably moving examination of the year following her husband's sudden death just before their fortieth anniversary, it is the story of Didion's search for answers, for relief, and above all for the chance to change the course of events. Filled with often surprising insights and more than a dash of humor, it is one of the most critically acclaimed books of the decade. Children's Summer Programs From preschool storytime to evening Storywagons, there is a lot to do at the library for all ages this summer! The fun continues Wednesdays at noon with Listen While You Lunch (last day: July 26) and two Storywagons (July 12 and 19) at 6:30 in the evening. There also is still Writing Group every Thursday at 2 p.m. for anyone who likes to write. Storytimes continue Tuesdays and Thursdays (ending July 27) and both of the book groups meet in July. We're celebrating Harry Potter's birthday, so call the library to sign up! More details, dates, times and appropriate ages can be found at the library's website: www.burlingtonlibrary.com/youth Other Programs Both adult and children's summer reading programs are continuing to take sign-ups and hand out prizes for those who are doing their summer reading! Stop by the Pet Store desk or the reference desk to sign up, record what you've been reading or to get more information. Programs end in August. Pet photography contest! All ages may enter, starting June 19 and ending July 14. For more rules, an entry form and to see those on display, stop by the adult reference desk today!
by Judy Gerulat Road Closed - Local Traffic Only, or Road Closed To Thru Traffic
With this year's Street and Sidewalk Improvement Program, you'll see plenty of these signs marking the streets that are under construction (i.e. State St., Robert St. and Lincoln St.) There seems to be some confusion as to the exact meaning of these signs. They mean that the street is CLOSED for street reconstruction. The street is only open to those residents that actually live on the street to access their driveways. It does not mean it is open to anyone in the neighborhood (or other city residents -"or locals"). When Commerce Street is under construction, it will be open strictly to access businesses and residents along that particular street. Driving through the project site will be prohibited. Your cooperation and patience during the construction season is much appreciated so that these projects can be performed in a more timely and safe manner.
by Judy Gerulat
The City of Burlington Department of Public Works picks up leaves and garden debris in the Fall, from October 1st to November 15th. We do not pick up grass clippings, garden debris or leaves during Spring and Summer months. These items may be brought to our compost site located on Maryland Avenue. This site is available for use by City of Burlington residents, only. Contractors are prohibited from dumping material at the site. Your cooperation is much appreciated in making sure the curb line is free of yard waste. This helps to keep the storm sewer system from being clogged with debris, preventing street flooding during heavy storm events. If you have any questions, please the Dept. of Public Works at 262-763-2060.
by Chief David Walsh Burlington Police Investigator Rodney Thurin was recently given a commendation for his detection work that helped to solve the Adelita's arson case from 2005. The International Association of Arson Investigators Wisconsin Chapter 25 (IAAF) presented the award to Investigator Thurin and to the Racine County Fire Investigation Task Force (RCFITF) for their investigative skill and their teamwork. On April 17, 2005, there was a major fire at the Adelita's Mexican Grocery Store located at the corner of Dodge and Chestnut Streets. The fire was determined to be arson. The Racine County Fire Investigation Task Force responded and began to sift through the evidence. Investigator Thurin, a member of the Task Force, developed many leads through his contacts in the City. Ultimately he identified a suspect, interviewed him and obtained a confession to the arson. The suspect was sentenced to nine years in prison followed by eleven years of community supervision. The entire investigation was completed in less than two weeks. At the June 7th meeting of the IAAF, Lieutenant Scot Eisenhauer joined Investigator Thurin and members of the RCFITF at the formal awards presentation in Stevens Point. The Police Department is proud of Investigator Thurin's accomplishment. Investigator Thurin and RCFITF Chariman Bill Pieters with their award plaques.
National
Appraisal is nearing completion of the final
assessment roll, which is the listing of all
residential and commercial properties in the City
and their current estimated market value. This
process is mandated by State law to keep all
property owner's tax assessment values within ten
percent of their market value. The process prevents
property owners from getting property tax sticker
shock if no valuation reassessment had taken place
for a prolonged period of years. |
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