2456 Glendale Avenue Howard, WI 54313 Phone: 920/434-4640 Fax: 920/434-4643 VILLAGE of HOWARD

2456 Glendale Avenue Howard, WI 54313 Phone: 920/434-4640 Fax: 920/434-4643 VILLAGE OF HOWARD

Dear Howard Resident:

As Village President, I would personally like to welcome you to the Village of Howard. It is an exciting time to live in Howard, as we continue to develop our Village Center and Duck Creek Quarry recreational area. These plans can be obtained from Village Hall or can be viewed on the village’s website.

The Village of Howard boasts some of the finest parks and recreation opportunities in all of Brown County. Nouryon (Formerly Akzo Nobel) Sports Complex is a premier sports/recreation facility that consists of four softball diamonds, ten soccer fields, a disc golf course, two concession buildings with restrooms, and a playground You will discover more information about parks and recreation later in this packet.

The village also provides excellent services for its residents at unprecedented costs. The Village of Howard ranks third in the state in terms of per capita spending. Detailed financial information, including the complete budget document, is available on the village’s website. Just because we spend less does not mean that you will see a reduction in the quality of service. The Village of Howard is a full-service community, and our staff is dedicated to providing our residents with first-class services.

The Village Board meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month. All meetings are open to the public, and I strongly encourage you to attend meetings and participate in local government. Our Village Board is very considerate and is willing to listen to any concerns Howard residents may have.

I look forward to seeing you in and around the community!

Village Hall Sincerely, Phone: 434-4640 Burt R. McIntyre

2456 Glendale Ave. Burt R. McIntyre Howard, WI 54313 President, Village of Howard

HOWARD HISTORY & STATISTICS

The Town of Howard was established in 1835 and gradually developed along Duck Creek as a center for mail delivery, farming, quarrying and lumbering. By 1856, Howard had its own school and was quickly becoming well known for its Duck Creek stone quarries. By 1959 the population had grown significantly, and the town incorporated as the Village of Howard.

Property Taxes • Green Bay Public Schools The Village of Howard’s tax portion is • Bellin Health $3.92 of the $18.18/Thousand • Oneida Tribe of Indians • United Health Care Village Statistics Population: 19,295 Education Median Age: 34 High School Graduate: 80.4% Median Household Bachelor’s Degree: 24.4% Income: $51,974 Median Home Value: $188,800 Area Universities • University of WI - Green Bay Area Employers • St. Norbert College • Georgia Pacific • Northeast WI Technical College • Schneider National • Humana

Village Hall Phone: 434-4640 Fax: 434-4643

2456 Glendale Ave. Howard, WI 54313 Univ. WI-Green Bay’s Mary Ann Cofrin Hall

United Healthcare Building (Howard) HOWARD - SUAMICO SCHOOLS

Welcome!

Howard-Suamico School District prides itself on delivering a comprehensive education to every child. We are regarded both regionally and nationally as a high performing school system. For example, Bay Port High School has been recognized by Newsweek and the Washington Post as one of the top high schools in the nation. Furthermore, the District was named by the Wisconsin Center for School District Performance Excellence as a Proficiency Award Winner in 2011. Phone: 662-7878 Fax: 662-9777 Our mission is to “work together with families and community to ensure that our students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a changing world.” Website: Correspondingly, Howard-Suamico has twice been included in the Greater Green Bay www.hssdschools.org area’s recognition as one of the nation’s 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise. This honor recognizes the broad base of commitment that exists in our community for providing healthy, safe and caring environments for our students. In fact, Kiplinger’s Magazine touted our area as one of its Top Five 2706 Lineville Road Places to Raise a Family. Our community is in agreement. In April 2011, 95 percent Green Bay, WI 54313 of parent survey respondents expressed a response of very satisfied or satisfied when asked about the school district. Moreover, 90 percent of community residents recently graded the school district with an “A” or “B”.

Thanks in part to a devoted and award-winning team of employees, our students repeatedly score well above the state average on standardized tests. Transitioning from “effectiveness to greatness” as a school district has become our collective expectation. To attain this goal, we have made significant investments in literacy,

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math, technology, facilities, and professional training. The District’s strategic plan and tactical allocation of resources fortifies our commitment to helping every child find a unique path in an increasingly dynamic world.

While test results are important, we recognize that the ultimate success of our students is based on so much more than an assessment number. That is, our school community intentionally nurtures, models, and promotes positive character and life skills. Similarly, we believe it is our job to ensure that students graduate from our school system as productive, responsible and civic-minded people. Put simply, the “common good” depends not only on the cultivation of “smart” minds - but also on the development of “caring” hearts.

Forces of change are altering modern life as we know it. As we look to the future, however, we also learn from the past. The “father of public schools”, Horace Mann, was right when he asserted more than 150 years ago that the formula for a better world lay in the simple words of the proverb, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

I am confident that you will find that Howard-Suamico School District is a special place due to its enduring commitment to the causes of children, character, and community. Best wishes on a positive and productive school year!

Your Partner in Education,

Mr. Damian LaCroix School District Superintendent Phone: 662-7878 E-Mail: [email protected]. Fax: 662-9777 Website: www.hssdschools.org

2706 Lineville Road Green Bay, WI 54313 PARKS

The Village of Howard has more than 20 parks and natural areas spanning hundreds of acres that provide excellent opportunities for recreation, relaxation and family fun. Howard’s Memorial Park is the trail head of the Mountain Bay Trail, which runs through three counties in northeast Wisconsin and is 83 miles long (6 miles in Brown County).

Nouryon Sports Complex (pictured below) is a premiere recreation facility that features four lighted softball diamonds, ten soccer fields and an 18-hole disc golf course (below left). Various softball and soccer tournaments are held at our park through- out the summer.

Meadowbrook Park is a 92-acre major outdoor recreation area. It consists of a paved trail with walking bridges, gently sloping open areas, wooded lowlands, wetlands and hills. The park also features a playground, a lighted sledding hill, a fully-fenced baseball diamond, a full-size basketball court, an open air shelter, and an enclosed pavil- ion with kitchen and restrooms.

The Village of Howard also operates Village Green Golf Course and Restaurant. This nine-hole municipal, Public Works par 36 golf course presents a challenge to experienced Phone: 434-4060 golfers while providing an opportunity for beginners to learn the game as well. During the golf season, the restaurant features a wide selection of American food, with nightly specials and a Friday Night Fish Fry. To learn more, visit www.howardgolf.com. 1336 Cornell Road Howard, WI 54313 Many of Howard’s park facilities are available to rent. For more information, visit www.villageofhoward.com or call Village Hall at 434-4640. AREA ATTRACTIONS

The Village of Howard is located only minutes away from every major area attraction in the Green Bay Area. Despite the small town atmosphere, the Village of Howard offers big city entertainment options.

Local Destinations (Approximate driving time in parentheses)

Lambeau Field (10 Minutes) • Packer Hall of Fame • Stadium Tours • 1919 Kitchen & Tap

Bay Beach Amusement Park & Wildlife Sanctuary (15 Minutes) 1313 Bay Beach Road

Resch Center (10 Minutes) • Arena Football • Hockey • Concerts • Div. 1 College Basketball Village Hall Phone: 434-4640 Fax: 434-4643 N.E.W. Zoo ( 10 Minutes) 4378 Reforestation Road 2456 Glendale Ave. 434-7841

Howard, WI 54313

Neville Public Museum (15 Minutes) 210 Museum Place 448-4460

National Railroad Museum (15 Minutes) 2285 S. Broadway 437-7623 AREA ATTRACTIONS

Weidner Center for the Performing Arts (15 Minutes) UWGB Campus 465-2217 • Green Bay Symphony • Concerts • Musicals • Theatre

Green Bay Booyah (15 Minutes) Minor League Baseball 2231 Holmgren Way 497-7225

Green Bay Botanical Gardens (10 Minutes) 2600 Larsen Road 490-9457

Village Hall

Phone: 434-4640 Heritage Hill State Historical Park Fax: 434-4643 (15 Minutes) 2640 S. Webster Avenue 2456 Glendale Ave. 448-5150 Howard, WI 54313

Oneida Nation Museum (15 Min.) W892 EE Road 869-2768 VILLAGE GOVERNMENT

Howard Village Board of Trustees Front Row (L to R): Cathy Hughes, President Burt R. McIntyre, Maria Lasecki, Back Row (L to R): John Muraski, Chris Nielsen, Scott Beyer, Craig McAllister, Ray Suennen, and Adam Lemorande.

The Village President and Board of Trustees are responsible for establishing policies for the village, including approving an annual budget and establishing a tax rate.

The Village of Howard has several departments with full-time and part-time employees who handle the day-to-day operations of our community. The directory below lists which departments are located in the Public Works Building and which services are provided at Village Hall, as well as the contact information for both buildings.

Village Hall Village Board of Trustees Public Works Building Burt R. McIntyre, President 1336 Cornell Road Phone: 434-4640 Maria Lasecki, Trustee Wards 1-2 (920) 434-4060 Fax: 434-4643 Chris Nielsen, Trustee Wards 3-4 Public Works Cathy Hughes, Trustee Wards 5-6 Engineering John Muraski, Trustee Wards 7-8 Parks and Forestry 2456 Glendale Ave. Scott Beyer, Trustee Wards 9-10 Ray Suennen, Trustee Wards 11-12 Village Hall Howard, WI 54313 Adam Lemorande, Trustee Wards 13-14, 18 2456 Glendale Avenue Craig McAllister, Trustee Wards 15-17 (920) 434-4640 Administrator’s Office Village Administrator Public Information Services Paul Evert Administrative Services Community Development Official Village Meetings Leisure Services Village Board meetings are held the second and Public Safety Services fourth Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. Building Inspector Animal Control Plan Commission meetings are held the third Mon- Municipal Court day of the month at 5:30 p.m. Judge Brian Stevens Meetings are held in the Howard Village Hall Board (920) 434-4669 Room, 2456 Glendale Ave. RECREATION

Howard’s Leisure Services Department is a component unit of the Community De- velopment Department. The Village of Howard’s Leisure Services Department offers recreation programs and activities for Howard residents of all ages. Stop by Village Hall or visit our webpage at www.villageofhoward.com to obtain a seasonal recreation brochure. Online course registration is available at vohrec.com. Some of the various recreation opportunities are listed below:

Youth Activities Adult Activities • Tae Kwon Do • Yoga • T-Ball • Zumba • Summer Playground Programs • Softball • Dance Lessons • Ball Room Dancing • Tennis Lessons • Junior Golf Special Events and Trips • Flag Football • Treasure Hunts • Holiday Shopping in Chicago Active Seniors • Wisconsin State Fair • Cards Club • Great Pumpkin Walk • Line Dancing • Santa’s Calling Event • Bingo • Milwaukee Brewers Game • Movie Matinees • Halloween Dinner and Dance • Valentines Day Dinner and Dance

Village Hall Phone: 434-4640

2456 Glendale Ave. Howard, WI 54313

Summer Park Program REFUSE & RECYCLING

The Village of Howard contracts with a disposal company to provide weekly trash pickup. Recycling is collected every other week. The Refuse and Recycling Map on the next page will help you determine in which zone you are located and the corresponding trash/recycling day.

A 60-gallon trash cart is provided and should stay with the property. A 90-gallon trash cart is available for an extra $25 annual fee. Each recycling container costs $50. You may return your recycling container and get reimbursed if you move out of the village.

Containers should be set to the curb by 6 a.m. Please set your garbage container on the opposite site of the driveway as your recycling container and leave a 5-foot radius from any obstacles (mailboxes, trees, etc.)

The Village of Howard offers seasonal (spring and fall) curbside collection of leaves. Approximate dates for spring collection are from the first Monday in April through the third Friday in April. Approximate dates for fall collection are from the third Monday in October through the second Friday of November. You can learn more about curbside leaf collection and track the leaf trucks on our website.

Yard waste may be brought to the Public Works Facility, 1336 Cornell Road, 24/7 every day of the year. The site also offers free mulch and wood chips for Howard residents. Public Works Phone: 434-4060 Curbside collection of brush and special large item garbage takes place on Tuesdays. To re-

quest this service, use the icon 1336 Cornell Road on the homepage of our web- Howard, WI 54313 site or call Public Works at (920) 434-4060 by 1 p.m. on Monday. Crews will not collect regular garbage, recyclables, toxic waste, tires, concrete, as- phalt, shingles or contractors’ construction materials.

REFUSE & RECYCLING

DID YOU KNOW? Recycling saves tax dollars! The Village of Howard pays a tipping fee for all of its landfill waste, and often gets reimbursed for the recyclable materials it collects. By diverting recyclables from the landfill and to recycling facilities, the Village of Howard can save thousands of tax dollars every year. Please recycle!

THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN Recycling means more than just putting recyclable materials in the bin for collection. Recycling is anything that’s done to divert waste from the landfill. Consider these alternatives: • The Village of Howard offers a 24/7 Electronics Recycling Drop Site at the Pub- lic Works Facility, located at 1336 Cornell Road. The village will recycle and/or safely dispose of anything with a cord, including appliances, computer equip- ment, electronics and machinery. • Do you have other household items? Before you throw them in the garbage, consider ways they can be recycled or reused. Bring clothing, furniture and household goods to the Goodwill Express Donation Center, located at 2465 Lineville Road. The Habitat for Humanity Re-Store in Green Bay gladly will accept rem- nants from your latest home project, including unopened paints, old cupboards, appliances, windows, tools and more. Schools, libraries, and youth centers often will take used books, music, movies, or craft supplies. • Do you have other items — including hazardous materials — of which you need to dispose? The Brown County Hazardous Waste site offers a complete guide on how to safely dispose of — or where to bring — these items, including household cleaners, motor oil, paints, pesticides, batteries and more!

Howard Public Works Phone: 434-4060

1336 Cornell Road Howard, WI 54313 REFUSE & RECYCLING MONTHLY UTILITY BILLING

The Village of Howard prepares a monthly bill for the combined water, sewer and storm water services. The average residential customer uses about 3,800 gallons of water each month for a combined monthly billing of about $70.

The bills are typically generated on the last day of each month with a due date on the 20th of the following month. Customers can set up their billing to allow for automatic withdrawal from their checking account on the 19th of each month. Automatic billing reduces staff time, paper waste, and mailing expenses while saving residents time and money too. To set up automatic withdrawal, just complete and return the below form to Howard Village Hall, 2456 Glendale Ave., Howard, WI 54313.

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Village Hall Phone: 434-4640

2456 Glendale Ave. Howard, WI 54313 ANIMAL CONTROL

Monica Hoff is Howard’s Animal Control/Humane Officer. She can be contacted by calling (920) 819-6709.

Please report all lost/found pets or injured wildlife. If she cannot be Humane Officer, Monica reached by phone, contact the Brown County Sheriff’s Department at Hoff (920) 391-7450.

Pet Regulations • Pets shall not run at large (must be kept on leash or contained in yard) • Clean up pet waste • Habitual barking, howling, etc. is considered a public nuisance • No more than two dogs allowed on one property unless a kennel license is obtained

Licenses All dogs and cats must be licensed annually in the Village of Howard prior to April 1. Dog licenses require proof of rabies vaccination.

Animal Control Phone: 920/819-6709

2456 Glendale Ave. Howard, WI 54313 CONTACTS

Village Hall 920-434-4640

Public Works 920-434-4060

Public Safety 911 (Emergency) Police: 391-7450 Fire: 434-4679

Howard Recreation Hotline 434-5559

School District 662-7878

Post Office 498-3849 300 Packerland Drive

Municipal Judge Greg Schreiber Village Hall 434-4669 Phone: 434-4640 Fax: 434-4643 Brown County 448-4037 2456 Glendale Ave. Howard, WI 54313 Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) 800-450-7260

Green Bay Chamber of Commerce 920-437-8704