Recruitment Announcement and Profile for Village Administrator
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Recruitment Announcement and Profile for Village Administrator Hortonville, WI Village of Hortonville, Wisconsin The Village of Hortonville, Wisconsin is pleased to announce the recruitment and selection process for their next Village Administrator. This profile provides background information on the Village of Hortonville and on the organization, as well as the requirements and expected qualifications for the position. Candidates interested in applying for the position should submit a Village application, resume and cover letter along with contact information for five work-related references by email before August 10, 2018 to [email protected]. The email submittal shall be clearly identified as Hortonville Administrator Recruitment. Additional information about the Village of Hortonville can be found on the Village’s website: http://www.hortonvillewi.org The Village of Hortonville is an equal opportunity employer. Russell Van Gompel Rick Hermus Integrated Public Resources 1445 McMahon Drive Neenah, WI 54956 Village Administrator Hortonville, Wisconsin The Village of Hortonville is a vibrant community of 2,711 residents (2010 population census) located in southwestern Outagamie County, Wisconsin, an area known as the Fox Valley. The Village is located at the intersection of State Highway 15 and County Highway M, 10 miles northwest of the City of Appleton. Approximately 1 million people live and work within a 50 miles radius of the Village. Green Bay is 43 miles to the northeast, Oshkosh 24 miles to the south and Fond du Lac 50 miles to the southeast. The Village of Hortonville is a growing place of friendly people with a strong work ethic, a place of safe neighborhoods and affordable housing, a place in close proximity to excellent learning and medical facilities, a place near bountiful shopping opportunities and unlimited recreational and sightseeing opportunities. The Village operates under a Village Board-Administrator form of government. The governing body consists of seven elected members, six Village Trustees and one Village President. The Village President is the statutory Chief Executive Officer. The Village Administrator serves under the direction of the Village Board and caries out the duties of Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer and performs all the lawful duties assigned by Village Ordinance, Board of Trustees resolutions or executive orders and supervises the Village Department Heads. There are ten appointed officials including the Village Administrator, Clerk/Treasurer, Assessor, Attorney, Building Inspector, Village Engineer, Chief of Police, Public Works Director, Library Director, and Recreation Director. The Village is seeking a collaborative, strategic-thinking professional with strong leadership and economic development skills, including TIF experience. A background in intergovernmental relations and grant writing is also desired. A record of visibility in the community, proven planning and zoning along with human resources skills is required. The Village has 19 full–time employees with 29 part-time employees, and a $5.0 million budget (all funds, including TIF). Additional information about the Village of Hortonville can be found on the Village’s website: http://www.hortonvillewi.org. Community History and Background The Village of Hortonville is located in southwest Outagamie County at the intersection of STH 15 and CTH M, 10 miles northwest of the City of Appleton. Approximately 2,711 people live in the Village that encompasses about 2,213 acres. Between 2000 (2,357) and 2010 (2,711), the Village experienced modest population growth with its population growing by 15 percent during this time period. At the same time, the Village’s land area increased by approximately 22.6 percent due to numerous annexations. The area now occupied by the Village of Hortonville was once home to the Sac, Fox and Ho-Chunk peoples. European control of the area was first documented as part of the Northwest Territory in 1789 which was succeeded by the Wisconsin Territory in 1836. The Village was founded in 1848 and named after its first settler, Alonzo E. Horton (1813-1909), who later was one of the founders and developers of San Diego, CA. In 1873, Hortonville was serviced by its first railroad and was also the site of one of the first match light factories in the world. On August 11, 1894, Hortonville was incorporated as a village. The Village is the site of the only recreational lake in the county – the 75 acre Black Otter Lake. Other highlights include: Small community charm Close proximity to the Fox Cities metropolitan area Excellent public school system Low crime rate Rapidly growing population (almost a 24% increase since 2002) and employment base Close proximity to a number of higher education institutions, i.e. Lawrence University (Appleton), UW-Oshkosh, UW-Green Bay and Fox Valley Technical College. Industrial and business park acreage available High quality services – police and fire departments, library, municipal water and sanitary sewer Viable transportation system – STH 15, County M and TT, rail service, close proximity (10 miles) to air passenger/freight service Close proximity to a number of health facilities and hospitals, i.e. Appleton Medical Center, New London Family Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Theda Clark Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Excellent quality of life Numerous civic organizations Abundant recreational opportunities – Black Otter Lake, Wiouwash Trail, Grand View Golf Course (2005 best 9-hole course in Wisconsin by Golf Course Owners of Wisconsin), 7 parks, 1 county park with boat landing The Hortonville Learning Community The Hortonville Area School District is located in East Central Wisconsin, in Outagamie County. It covers 118 square miles which includes the Village of Hortonville, Town of Greenville, portions of the Town of Liberty, Town of Center, Town of Dale, Town of Hortonia, Town of Ellington, and portions of the Town of Grand Chute with an approximate population of 13,485 and a tax base of just over one billion dollars. Fox Valley Technical College, UW Fox Valley, Lawrence University, UW-Oshkosh, and UW-Green Bay are a few colleges that are within minutes of our school district. The Hortonville Area School District serves approximately 3,927 students, housed within six (6) school buildings and four (4) off site locations for our 4K program. It is comprised of a white (93%), Hispanic (4%), and other (3%) student population. Bilingual programs are offered at each of our schools. Schools include: Hortonville High School – 1,104 students (Grades 9-12) Hortonville Middle School – 468 students (Grades 5-8) Fox West Academy (Charter School) – 60 Students – housed in the Hortonville Middle School Hortonville Elementary School – 533 students (Grades 4K-4) Greenville Middle School – 606 students (Grades 5-8) Greenville Elementary School – 586 student (Grades K-4) North Greenville Elementary School - 404 students (Grades K-4) 4K Locations (AM and PM sections) include: Hillside – 39 students, Play and Grow – 45 students, St. Edward’s – 35 students, YMCA – 48 students. Fifteen percent of our district’s students qualify for free and reduced lunch and we provide special education services to about 13% of our students. The district employees over 524 full and part time individuals and is the largest employer within the Village of Hortonville. The Hortonville Area School District’s general budget is $39,918,403 of which 67% is salary and benefits. The district wide average tax rate of $8.42 is per $1,000 of property value amounts, actual tax rates may vary by municipalities. Recreational Opportunities The Village serves as a crossroads/recreational gateway to the Wolf River which is approximately two (2) miles north of the Village. Hortonville offers an extensive and well planned park, trail and recreational system totaling 145.3 acres. Alonzo Park / Hortonville Lion's Club, - 11.5 acres, includes: playground equipment, sandboxes, covered shelter with picnic tables, volleyball pits, horseshoe pits, nature trail and restrooms. Miller Park - 4.8 acres includes: playground equipment, sandbox, tennis courts, softball diamond, horseshoe pits, restrooms in season. Otto Miller Athletic Field - 18.7 acres includes: three (3) softball diamonds (2 lighted), baseball diamond, concession stand with restrooms, and covered shelter. Veterans Memorial Park - 0.4 acre includes: 1992 Gazebo, walking path with memorial bricks, historic marker, and Peace Memorial Black Otter Fishing Pier Located next to Bridge on S. Nash St. - 0.2 acre on Cty M Handicapped accessible Lakeshore Dr. Boat Landing Located on Lakeshore Drive; Boat Launch, Fishing Pier Black Otter Park / Lake - 0.3 acres includes; boat access, picnic area, 1 small shelter, canoe/ kayak launch, Lakeshore Drive landing, boat launch and fishing pier to Black Otter Lake a 75 acre lake with year fishing, seasonal ice skating, canoeing, kayaking, bird watching. Grand View Golf Club - 120 acres nine-hole golf course holds golf league, wedding receptions, baby / wedding showers and festivals. Commercial Club - 12.5 acres privately owned club with 1 enclosed shelter, 1 baseball diamond, playground equipment, restrooms, 1 basketball court. Village recreational program are held at the Commercial Club. Opera House (formerly Community Hall) listed on National Registry of Historic Buildings. WIOUWASH State Trail Lakeview Ave. – a 19 mile (with 5.5 miles in the Village) pedestrian and