PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The Village has made progress on a number of important issues. Here is a brief update:
TID Grants for the downtown area. The Village was awarded cash grants totaling $100,000 for building improvements.
Completed the repaving of Brictson and Park View Road.
To expedite the development on the Nelson Farm, the Village will amend its Urban Service Amendment before the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission. This will allow development to begin in the spring of 2008.
On the East side of the Village, the improvements are nearing completion on the Drumlin Hill Development.
We are presently working with a developer and operator for the construction of a grocery store on the South side of the Village. The issue we are presently working on is the access to the property off Hwy 73.
The installation of lighting on the Baseball diamond in Community Park has started. This project will be completed in time for the 2008 Little League session.
It has been an honor to serve you the last eight months and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Happy Holidays!
John Mathews, Village President
SIDEWALK SHOVELING AND SNOW REMOVAL REMINDERS
Property owners are responsible to keep their sidewalk clean and the Public Works Department reminds residents that all sidewalks must be shoveled or have ice removed by 5:00 P.M. the day after the snow has stopped. Sidewalks not cleared will be done by the Village Public Works Department at a minimum charge of $80.00, which will be billed to the property owner. In addition to Village charges, a citation may be issued. Also, it is in violation of Village Ordinance to push or shovel snow into the street, it must be placed in the terrace or lawn area of the property.
NEW BUSINESS
Deerfield Subway
Liberty Commons………………………………..……..608-764-2984
Farmers Insurance
23 N. Main Street…………………………………..……608-764-8300
Sassy Suds Family Pet Grooming
220 Kleine Street…………………….……….………....608-764-2824
Deerfield Computer Services
PO Box 81………………….………………………........608-772-4775
Ryan Brothers Comprehensive Ambulance Service
214 River Birch Ct.……………………………………....608-257-9591
Marjorie Budahn, CPA SC
Liberty Commons……………………….…...608-764-2000 / 839-1150
Divine Wellness Healing Center & Spa
Liberty Commons……………………………….……..…608-764-3700
LIBRARY
Library-----------------------------------------764-8102
Hours: Monday 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Tuesday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Thursday 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Friday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
DEERFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER (DCC)
Deerfield Community Center * 764-5935 * http://www.dccenter.org
Seniors 55 and older are welcome to our weekly meal, bingo and Euchre. Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Liberty Lutheran Church from 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Thursdays at the Center from 11:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Please call one week in advance to make a reservation.
Teen Drop In for 6th-12th grades Friday and Saturday nights from 7:00 -10:00 P.M. After School Drop In for 4th-8th grades from 3:00 -5:30 P.M. Monday-Friday. Please check the website for updates and cancellations.
The Community Center is available to rent or use for various occasions: Family gatherings, organization meetings, playgroups, and much more. Call the Center for details.
POLICE
Cambridge/Deerfield Police Department
Station…………….608-764-5626
Dispatch…………..608-255-2345
Emergency…………………..911
BUDGET NUMBERS FOR 2008 AND MILL RATE FOR 2007 TAX BILLS
The Village board approved its local 2008 budget on November 26, 2007, resulting in a general levy for 2007 of $953,016.48 and a mill rate of $6.538, which along with the budgets from other taxing authorities resulted in a total mill rate of $20.904 a decrease from 2006 of .086 cents.
2006 Levy 2007 Levy Increase % of 2006 2007 Dec/Inc
Total Taxes Mill Rate Mill Rate in cents
STATE $28,923.41 $29,758.07 $ 834.66 9% $ .20 $ .204 $ .004
COUNTY $399,000.17 $416,744.90 $17,744.73 12% $ 2.83 $ 2.859 $ .029
VILLAGE $901,452.33 $953,016.48 $51,564.15 29% $ 6.45 $ 6.538 $ .088
VATE $199,659.84 $210,240.63 $10,580.79 6% $1.41 $ 1.442 $ .032
SCHOOL$1,664,779.73 $1,710,449.54 $45,669.81 52% $11.79 $11.734 - $ .056
TOTAL $3,202,815.48 $3,290,451.55 $87,636.07 100% $22.68 $22.777 $ .097
Less State Credit $ 1.69 $ 1.873 $ .183
NET MILL RATE $20.99 $20.904 - $.086
This means that taxes on a $150,000 house in 2006 were $3,148.50 and for 2007, taxes will be $3,135.60, a decrease of $12.90. The lottery credit for 2007 will be $98.52 for those who occupy their primary residence as of January 1, 2007.
The assessed value of the Village for 2007 has increased over $4,552,600 from 2006. The value of the Village for 2006 was $141,220,700 and for 2007 is $145,773,300. This is attributed to the new housing growth.
TAX PAYMENT INFORMATION
Tax collection for December payments will be accepted at the Village Hall until 4:30 P.M. on December 31 or postmarked by December 31, 2007. January payments will be accepted at the Village Hall until 4:30 P.M. on January 31 or postmarked by January 31, 2008. Payments after January 31 are made to the Dane Co. Treasurer. You qualify for a lottery credit if you owned and lived at a property since January 1, 2007.