Category: - Richfield Today

Scenic Pit operator issued four citations

1/25/2020

This article was published in Daily News Sat Jan 25, 2020

Scenic Pit operator issued four citations for alleged DNR violations Zoulek Family LLC faces possible fines totaling $60,000

By Joe VanDeLaarschot

RICHFIELD – The operators of the Scenic Pit cleanfill landfill in the village are scheduled to make an initial appearance in Washington County Circuit Court Feb. 6 at 8:15 a.m. after recently being issued four citations by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Danah Zoulek, who along with her family has operated Scenic Pit for about two years said she is "working diligently with the DNR and suppliers" to clean up the problem that she said is the reason for the citations. She said the citations were issued because the trucks coming and going into the landfill were tracking excess mud onto the village road.

Hwy Q and Hillside Road

12/17/2019

The intersection of Hwy Q and Hillside Road will be reconstructed with a new roundabout in 2023. That intersection was identified as one of the most dangerous intersections in Washington County’s 2019 Traffic Safety Analysis Plan. Allowing right turns only from Hillside Road has helped reduce accidents.

During 2013-2018, 37 accidents occurred at that intersection. Washington County, along with Richfield and Town of Lisbon, applied for and obtained Highway Safety Improvement funding for the project. The federal/state government will pay about $1,620,000 and local jurisdictions will pay about $180,000 of the project costs.

Source: Daily News

Time for Clean Up at Q and 164

11/29/2019

The November 21st Richfield Village Board agenda had two closed session items the first one being:

CLOSED SESSION a. Discussion /Action to enter into Closed Session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(g) conferring with legal counsel for the governing body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the governing body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. - Grace Investors II LLC & Tenant for property.

That property is located on the NE corner of Hwys Q and 164 just north of the old church which was planned to be a new Lake 5 Dairy Store, but that never occured and is now owned by Grace Properties II, LLC, of Pewaukee.

After closed session, the village board came back into session and instructed staff to seek an order in Washington County Circuit Court to have the property cleaned up to meet village ordinances. The property is an eyesore with debris piled directly near the Welcome to Richfield sign which drivers see as they enter Richfield.

So sad that corner farm land could have been a modest retail center with a residential section a few years ago but residents near-by and the Hwy J Group who wanted No Four Lanes made it an issue and stopped the development. Now they and all of Richfield residents have a major eye sore.

Seems the nearby residents now do not like the smell coming from smoke as the debris is being burned. Some people are never happy.

Hwy 164 Richfield

11/21/2019

As seen in Nov 21 Daily News
Highway 164 in Richfield is now open

Traffic flow, safety work completed
By Ian Bergersen

Special to Conley Media

RICHFIELD — Highway 164 is now officially open and features new safety improvements and traffic flow upgrades.
“WisDOT would like to thank the Richfield area community for their patience and cooperation,” Wisconsin Department of Transportation Project Manager Kurt Flierl said in the final report.

The approximately 7.5 miles of roadway from County Highway E to County Line Road was upgraded with new designated turn and bypass lanes, and a new roundabout was built at the intersection of Highway 164 and Holy Hill Road to help improve traffic flow. Several hills along the highway were flattened to enhance visibility for motorists.

Over 625,000 cubic yards of earth was excavated and 160,000 tons of construction aggregate was crushed during the project. More than 65,000 tons of asphalt pavement was placed over the highway.

The project was completed on time by WisDOT despite delays due to weather. During construction, WisDOT coordinated with the State Highway Patrol and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and added extra police patrols to monitor the increased traffic through the village.

“The Wisconsin DOT (Wis-DOT) did an outstanding job communicating with all entities and organizations,” Richfield Village Administrator Jim Healy said in an email. “Weekly meetings were one of the strongest communication tools this WisDOT team utilized to let stakeholders know what progress has been made, what items may need troubleshooting and three-week look ahead plans.”

Work yet to be completed includes permanent electrical connections for the lights at intersections and the roundabout, as well as restoration to ditches and side slopes. Work is scheduled for spring for reseeding and soil restoration.

Paul Bugenhagen Jr for Court of Appeals

10/26/2019

Paul Bugenhagen Jr. is a candidate for Judge in District II Court of Appeals which includes residents of Richfield. Election date is April 7, 2020.

He has a strong conservative judicial philisophy and will uphold our laws and Consiitution as they are wrtten. He currently serves on the Waukesha County Circuit Court, is a family man and hard worker who looks at this election as an opportunity to be a positive influence and keep Wisconsin a great place to live, work and raise a family.

His opponent is Lisa Neubauer. Paul has the experience to replace liberal Judge Lisa Neubaurer, the same person who ran against Brian Hagedorn for Supreme Court Justice recently. She aggressively attacked Judge Brian Hagedorm for this faith and his desire to uphold the constitution.

Consider voting for Judge Paul Bugenhagen Jr for Court of Appeals.

Closure of Hwy 167

10/18/2019

As many of you know there is highway and railroad construction needed to complete highway work for the new Kwik Trip on Hwy 167 just off Interstate 41. This added work was required by WIS DOT.

The road was to be closed for only 1 week beginning Octover 21 but due to timing of various construction units the closure will begin October 21 and end mid-November. While Village staff tried to make other arrangements, Village staff had no authority to effect a change in timing. So please refrain from complaining to Village staff.

Attached is a Press Release from Village Administrator Jim Healy regarding this unfortunate road closure. Than you for your understanding and patience.

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New Business in Endeavor Business Park on Pioneer Road

6/18/2019

Brown-Campbell Company is a manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of specialty metals and fiberglass. Established in 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. Brown-Campbell Company's facilities now exceed 375,000 with warehouses in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Memphis, Minneapolis, and Milwaukee. They also operate sales offices in California, Illinois, New Jersey and North Carolina. Presently, Brown-Campbell rents 75,000 sq ft of space in a larger facility and they are hoping to relocate their operations in this facility to Richfield.

It is estimated they will employ 45 employees on-site. in the Endeavor Business Park The proposed structure on-site is 121,000 sq ft with the potential to expand to the south at some point in the future another 48,000 sq ft bringing the total potential footprint to be 169,000 sq ft. Of the total footprint, 116,050 sq ft will be utilized as their manufacturing area and 4,950 sq ft will be utilized as an office area.

They are seeking a rezoning of the land from A-1, Exclusive Agricultural District to M-4, Industrial Park District. This proposed rezoning is consistent with Richfield Future Land Use Map. It is consistent with Richfield intent to see manufacturing/industrial businesses in this location. A Class II Public Hearing Notice has been published in the West Bend Daily News and notice has been given to properties within 300' of the subject property. To date, the Village has not received any written comments regarding the proposed rezoning. At the June 6, 2019 Plan Commission meeting, the Plan Commission approved the Site, Building and Plan of Operation documents subject to the final review and approval of professional staff and subject to the Village Board considering their recommendation for approval of the change in zoning.

A scheduled Public Hearing will be held June 20th by virtue of Village Staff publishing a Class II Public Hearing Notice in the Daily News. A copy of the Public Hearing notice was sent to property owners within 300' of the subject property.

Wash. Cty Administrator or Executive ?

5/2/2019

There has been discussion and articles recently in the Washington County Daily News about the desire to change the Washington County Government position of County Administrator to an elected office of County Executive.

As an area media outlet for Richfield and other nearby communities Richfield Today was asked to post this Op-Ed. to inform you of a date, time and place for a meeting where you can learn more about this proposed change.

Please plan to attend the public forum on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:00 PM at the Washington County Fairgrounds to learn more about changing this position.

Op-Ed is in a PDF format.

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Bilda's Parking Lot Entrance

5/1/2019

Item 4A on Richfield Plan Commission Agenda May 2nd.

Discussion/Action regarding a Site Plan modification for Bilda's Friess Lake Pub, located at 4493 STII 167 (Tax Key: V10_0432) — Wisconsin Department of Transportation & Bilda Regan LLC, petitioners.

Kwik Trip Gets Go Ahead

4/26/2019

Construction of Kwik Trip’s new multi-million dollar store will begin July 15. Along with a new road located on the west end of the development just east of railroad tracks.