FAQs

Q. Who do I contact to hook up my water, electric, phone, mail, etc?
A. Water:  Town of Ledgeview Municipal Building, 3700 Dickinson    Road, De Pere, 
    Electric: Wisconsin Public Service
    Phone:  Ameritech, etc.
    Mail:  De Pere or Green Bay Post Office

Q. Where do I pay my utility bill?
A. Utility bills may be paid  in the following manners:  In the drop box or via U.S. Mail at the Town of Ledgeview Municipal Building, 3700 Dickinson  Road, De Pere, WI.  In addition, payments can be made at the Piggly Wiggly Serivce Desk on Swan Road.

Q. Who will respond to my call for fire, police and/or rescue services?
A. Fire:  Ledgeview Volunteer Fire   Department
    Police:  Brown County Sheriff's Department
    Rescue: Everything west of Lime Kiln Road is De Pere Rescue; east of Lime Kiln Road is County Rescue service.

Q. How do I volunteer for the Fire Department?
A. Applications are available at the Town office.

Q. Who do I contact regarding non-emergency Fire Department issues?
A. Contact the Fire Department at (920) 336-3360, Extension 106.

Q. Can I burn my trash?
A. No.  You are only allowed to burn brush and must have a permit for this.  The permit is free and can be issued for up to 5 days.  Permits are available at the Town Hall and by contacting the Fire Department directly.  You must notify Brown County's non-emergency number (391-7470, Extension 1), prior to burning.

Q. Who are my representatives and where do I vote?
A. Senator:  Frank Lasee
    1st Senate District – Republican
    Madison Office:       

     Room 316 South State Capitol       
     P.O. Box 7882
     Madison, WI 53707-7882
     (608) 266-3512 (office)
     (608) 267-6792 (fax)
     E-mail:  Sen.Lasee@legis.wisconsin.gov

    Representative: Andre Jacque
    2nd Assembly District – Republican

    Madison Office:    
    Room 9 West State Capitol           
    P.O. Box 8953         
    Madison, WI 53708  
    (608) 266-9870 (office)
    (608) 282-3602 (fax)
    E-mail:  Rep.Jacque@legis.wisconsin.gov

ALL RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF LEDGEVIEW VOTE AT THE MUNICIPAL HALL LOCATED AT:
3700 DICKINSON ROAD
DE PERE, WI 54115 

Q. How do I vote if I am away from Ledgeview on Election Day?
A. Absentee ballots are available approximately two weeks prior to the date of the election.  An absentee ballot can be requested in person or a request can be sent to the Town of Ledgeview, 3700 Dickinson Road, De Pere, WI 54115.  You will need to provide your name and address.

Q. Who do I contact regarding my property tax assessment?
A. Property value:  Assessor – Mike Denor
     Fair Market Assessments
     2555 Continental Court, Suite 2
     Green Bay, WI  54311
     (920) 4668-5225
     (920 468-9555 Fax
     mikedenor@new.rr.com
 
Mill rate:  
Clerk-Treasurer, Sanitary District & Town Treasurer
     Luann Pansier, (920) 336-3360, Ext. 105
     lpansier@ledgeviewwisconsin.com

Special Assessments:  Clerk-Treasurer, Sanitary District & Town Treasurer
     Luann Pansier, (920) 336-3360, Ext. 105
     lpansier@ledgeviewwisconsin.com

Q. Who do I call to get my garbage & recycling bins?
A. If you are a new resident, please initiate service by calling the Town office at 336-3360.  The Town provides each resident with a trash bin and a recycling bin.  All trash must be in trash bags inside the trash bin.

Q. When is garbage and recycling picked up?
A. For those residents living on CTH GV, including both sides of CTH GV, and everything EAST of CTH GV, pick-up for garbage and recycling is Wednesday.  For those residents living WEST of CTH GV, pick-up for garbage and recycling is Tuesday.  Garbage pick-up is every week, unless a holiday falls on that day.  If a holiday falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday, garbage pick-up is the following day.  Recycling pick-up is every other Tuesday or Wednesday.

Q. Where is the compost facility?
A. The compost facility is on Rockland Road, 1/2 mile west of CTH PP (Broadway).  Ledgeview residents can get there by taking Heritage Road (CTH X) west to Broadway Street. Turn left on Broadway to Rockland Road.  Turn right onto Rockland Road.  The facility is 1/2 mile on the right. 

THE FACILITY IS OPEN FROM DAWN TO DUSK 7 DAYS PER WEEK.  NO PERMIT IS REQUIRED TO USE THE FACILITY.

Q. How do I dispose of large items, old tires, paint, etc?
A. Oil based and latex paint, solvents, pesticides, antifreeze, aerosols, cleaners, degreasers, computers, mercury containing devices and batteries are commonly accepted materials at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at 2561 South Broadway, in the Village of Ashwaubenon.  Telephone (920) 492-4950.  Open hours are Thursday, noon until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Materials that cannot be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility are tires, infectious and biological wastes, radioactive material, explosives and ammunition.  Call the Recycling Hotline for more information in regard to the disposal of these materials, (920) 448-4400, Option 5.  Used tires, appliances and Lead Acid Batteries are accepted at the Brown County Transfer Station.  For additional information and hours, please call the Brown County Hotline (920) 448-4400, Option 5, or the Brown County Port & Solid Waste Department, (920) 492-4950.

Q.  How do I connect to the sewer and water?
A. The timeline for connections is mandated on a per project policy basis.  When connecting, you must connect to both sewer and water.
1. Contact an excavator.
Sewer and water laterals have been installed to the right-of-way on your property.  You will need to contact an excavator to put in your private laterals from this point on to your home.

2. Take out a permit.
Either you or your contractor will need to take out a permit with the Town office.  These permits cover our inspection costs and inform us when the work has been completed.  The inspection is for your protection so that you are assured that a clay dam and enough stone is in place.  You may want to talk to your contractor or plumber as to whether a backwater valve is recommended for your particular location.  These valves prevent backups.

The current cost of the permit for most existing residences is $425.00, depending on the meter size.  (For a 3/4" meter the charge breaks down to the following:  $131.00 for sewer inspection, and $294.00 for Central Brown County Water Authority (CBCWA).

3. Call a plumber.
The plumber will need to disconnect inside plumbing from your private well and prepare a fitting for the water meter.  CALL US AT 336-3360 TO LET US KNOW WHEN YOUR PLUMBER IS COMING so that we can schedule someone to be there to set the meter and turn your water on.  Please avoid scheduling a plumber on Fridays if at all possible.

4. You must have your private well capped or have it permitted for outside use only.
It is preferred that your private well be capped, however, at this time the District is allowing private wells to be permitted for outside usage only.  These permits must be renewed every five years.

A well driller can cap your well or you may opt to do it yourself by filling it with Bentonite after the pump is pulled from the well.  Bentonite is available through most well drilling contractors or it can be ordered through Progressive Farmers.  A DNR well abandonment form 3300-5B must be filled out and one copy sent to our office for our files.  We can provide this form for you if you need one.  An application for a private well operation permit is required.  To permit your well for outside usage, you must meet the requirements of Chapter NR 112 of the Wisconsin Administration Code by having a licensed well driller inspect the well and pump and sign the application form showing its compliance.  Also, one sampling is needed to show that the water is bacteriologically safe.  We will need a copy of the report attached to the application, along with the permit fee of $15.00.

Please call Luann Pansier at 336-3360 (Extension 105), if you have any questions or need further information.

Q. Why is hydrant flushing done?
A. Hydrants are flushed yearly to keep the lines free from sand and residue buildup that occurs over the course of time.  In addition, it is a time to make sure that all hydrants are working properly and are not leaking.

Q. When is hydrant flushing done?
A. Hydrant flushing is generally done in the spring (April).  The Town of Ledgeview will notify its residents when hydrant flushing will be done.  There is usually a notice in the Press Gazette and the De Pere Journal several days before the flushing is to start.  There will also be a notice in the Ledgeview Newsletter.

Q. How will hydrant flushing affect me?
A. You may see some discoloration in your water because the sediments in the lines are stirred up by the flushing.  This discoloration is not harmful but it can stain laundry.

Q. How can I prevent my laundry from becoming stained during hydrant flushing?
A. Hydrant flushing takes place during the daytime hours and is usually done by 4:00 p.m., so laundry could be safely done after that.  Check your taps for discoloration and allow the line to run for several minutes, then proceed with your laundry.

Q. Who is the building inspector and what are his hours?
A. Bob Gerbers is the building inspector.  His hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Ledgeview Town Hall.  His telephone number is 336-3360, Extension 103. 
The building inspector must be contacted in order to receive a building permit.  Permits are required for residential buildings, duplex buildings, garages/accessory buildings, residential remodeling, excavation/erosion control without structure, residential foundation repair/excavation, utilities, permanent signs, barns for private use, docks, in-ground and above ground swimming pools, and privacy fences.  All swimming pools are required to have a fence.  In addition, a permit is required for moving or demolition of a structure.  Retaining fees are also required from contractors.

Q. Who do I contact about potholes in the road?
A. Contact the Public Works Crew Member at the Municipal Building, (920) 336-3360, Extension 111.

Q. Why do I need to get a dog tag?
A. Per Wisconsin State Statute 174.05, the owner of any dog more than 5 months of age must have their dog licensed and tagged.  This statute is there for the protection of its citizens by making sure dog owners are current on their pets' rabies shots.  The tag numbers help to identify the dog, their owners, and their rabies shot vaccine in the event someone should get bit.

Q. What do I need to do to get a dog tag?
A. The first step is to get your pet vaccinated for rabies.  A young dog should get its first rabies shot at about 3 months of age.  The first rabies shot is good for one year.  Thereafter, rabies vaccinations are effective for 3 years.  Your veterinarian will supply you with documentation indicating that your pet has been vaccinated.  This document should include the rabies vaccination date, the vaccine manufacturer, the expiration date of the vaccination, the name and the serial number of the vaccine, the dog's name, color, breed, whether the dog has been spayed or neutered, and the owner's name.
Bring or send the rabies documentation, along with payment, to the town office located at 3700 Dickinson Road, De Pere, WI 54115.  There is also a drop box located in the vestibule of the Town Municipal building where you can drop this information off after hours.  The office hours at the Town are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  All rabies documents are returned to the owners with the tags.  The rabies certificates are not kept on file, so you will have to send it in with each renewal of your pet's license.

Q. What is the cost of a dog tag?
A. The cost of a dog license for 2012 is as follows:

Males:   $10.50
Females:  $10.50
Neutered Males: $  5.50
Spayed Females: $  5.50
Dog tags can be purchased from January 1 through April 1 at the rate shown above.  There is a late charge fee of $5.00 per dog for any applications received after April 1.

Q. What happens if I don't tag my dog?
A. Per Wisconsin State Statute 174.05, a dog is considered untagged if a valid license tag is not attached to a collar which is kept on the dog whenever the dog is outdoors, unless the dog is securely confined in a fenced area.  If the owner permits the dog to be untagged, the owner shall forfeit not less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00 for the first offense and not less than $50.00 nor more than $200.00 for subsequent offenses.

Q. What does the Town of Ledgeview do with the money it collects for dog tags?
A. Records of all dog tag receipts and payments are sent to the Brown County Clerk.

Q. My neighbor has a dog that is constantly in my yard. What can I do about this?
A. Per Wisconsin State Statute 174.42, dogs running at large and untagged are subject to impoundment and penalties to the owner.  A dog is considered at large if it is off of the premises of its owner and not under the control of the owner or some other person responsible for it.
If the owner of the dog negligently or otherwise permits the dog to run at large, the owner shall forfeit not less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00 for the first offense and not less than $50.00 nor more than $200.00 for subsequent offenses.

Q. Who do I contact if I have a problem with a neighbors pet?
A. Contact Constable Pat Van Rite, (920) 621-3765. 

Q. Who do I contact if I have a concern about piles of trash, junked vehicles, overgrown grass, etc. in my neighborhood?
A. Please contact the Code Enforcement Officer at   9920-336-3360, ext. 112.

Q. What are the winter parking rules?
A. To assist in the clearing of snow from the streets, parking on all Town streets from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. is prohibited from November 1st through April 1st.  Parking is also prohibited during snow emergencies which are announced on local radio and television stations.

Q. Who do I contact if the snowplow damages my mailbox?
A.  Please be aware that the Town is not responsible for replacing mailboxes if they are hit by the snow plow.  Please ensure that your mailbox is located correctly.  Mailbox installation requirements can be picked up at the Town office.