By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMCIO – Instead of holding a staff appreciation dinner for the village’s full-time employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic, they will instead receive extra money to close out the year. The Suamico village board passed a motion last month to add $50 to their final paychecks of 2020. Village Administrator Alex …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – The village board has authorized using up to $36,253 of Suamico’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding allocation to add video streaming capabilities in the board room in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Board members heard a presentation Monday, Oct. 19, from Brent Ward with …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – An ordinance legalizing the use of golf carts on 15 streets in the Moose Creek neighborhood was approved on a 5-2 vote Monday, Aug. 17, by the village board. The two dissenting votes came from Village President Laura Nelson and Trustee Mike Schneider. Board members then voted 6-1 …
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By Lea Kopke Correspondent SUAMICO – Local state lawmakers were vague when it came to answering specific questions at the legislative linkage meeting hosted Aug. 17 by the Howard-Suamico School District. Lawmakers in attendance included Republicans Sen. Robert Cowles and Reps. David Steffen, John Nygren and Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke. Assistant Superintendent of Operations …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – An ordinance to legalize driving golf carts on some streets will be up for approval Monday, Aug. 17, by the Suamico village board after receiving a first reading last week. Village Administrator Alex Kaker informed the board Aug. 3 about staff putting together a registration process and forms …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – Following last week’s emergency order from Gov. Tony Evers requiring face coverings indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the village board discussed the issue Monday, Aug. 3, with three of the seven members not wearing masks at village hall. Village President Laura Nelson requested the matter be …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – Complaints about target practice on a state-owned wildlife area in the village were aired Monday, July 20, before the Suamico village board. Ellen Sarns, who lives on Riverside Drive, said there were “multiple blasts” of weapons fire originating from the West Shores Wildlife Area in May, and a …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – An agreement to have the village provide promotional services to a private business renting kayaks and paddleboards at Fireman’s Park was approved 5-1 Monday, July 20, by the Suamico village board. Village Administrator Alex Kaker said the promotional agreement with Suamico Paddle, which will provide the village 15 …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – A plan to have the village market a private business renting kayaks and paddleboards at Fireman’s Park is on hold for now. The Suamico village board voted 3-2 Monday, July 6, to table action and refer the plan back to staff for additional clarification as to the marketing …
Village board tables marketing plan for Suamico Paddle Read More »
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer SUAMICO – Now that work has begun on a new Fire Station No. 1, the village board wants to know what the site of the existing station is worth. The board decided Monday, May 18, to direct staff to obtain a professional appraisal for the parcel. Village Administrator Alex Kaker …
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