Jeff Kante, Village Forester & PJ Schampers, Hwy Department Supervisor
Highway / Forestry
Forestry
- Land Conservation
Landscaping Best Practices
Landscaping for Bird Friendly Habitat
Restricted Cutting on Lakeshores and Roadsides
Invasive Species: Vegetation and Critters - Water Conservation
There is an entire section on this site dedcated to all Water information under Lakes. - Wildlife Preservation
International Migratory Bird Day in Chenequa
Cats Indoors Policy
Bird Window Collision Information
Highway
- Snow Plowing and Sanding
How, what, where and when about snow removal in Chenequa.
The Highway / Forestry Department is the public works department for the Village of Chenequa. The job title has been split to better define the two distinctive types of work with particular emphasis on Forestry. The wooded hills and tree-lined roads are two of the features that set Chenequa apart from other communities. When the Village was formed, steps were taken to preserve the natural beauty of the area. Among the first positions filled was that of a Village Forester. Immediately, an ordinance was passed to protect the vegetation along the roads. Additionally, several part-time employees are used during snow removal operations.
The Forester is responsible for the maintenance and development of the “Greenbelt” along the public roads, which serve as a naturalized barrier between the residences and the highway. The “Greenbelt” ensures privacy and preserves the rural aesthetics. The oldest Greenbelts planted in the 1930’s contain mature trees and have melted into the natural landscape.
The Highway / Forestry Department also
- Maintains, repairs and constructs: Streets, treet signs and village buildings, machinery, and equipment
- Manages horticultural resources
- Oversees wildlife management
- Manages snow removal and sanding
- Distributes recycling and refuse bins
Jeff Kante, Highway / Forestry, Superintendent
PJ Schampers, Highway / Forestry
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 – 4:30 pm / Friday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Telephone 262-367-2239
Voicemail 262-367-2905, ext. 3013
Email ,
Fax 262-367-3341
PJ Schampers, a fulltime employee of the Village since 2002 is responsible for the upkeep and oversight of all village properties including the Village Hall, the Pine lake and Beaver Lake boat launches and other village properties. PJ is also responsible for the maintenance of all Highway Department equipment and heads up the village’s snow plow operations. In the absence of the Village Forester, PJ Schmapers will assist in those duties as needed. PJ Schampers is also current and active member of the Lake Country Fire and Rescue Department.
FORESTRY NEWS
Maples leaves turning brown?
Many of the Norway Maples have dark spots on the leaves or the leaves appear brown and dead.
This is a leaf fungus known as Tar Spot. This is primarily an aesthetics problem and little harm is done to the trees.
For more information contact the Village Forester or download this UW Extension PDF.
Ash Trees Dropping Leaves
Just recently ash trees around the state have been prematurely dropping their leaves shortly after the trees leafed out. Due to loss of leaves, affected trees have a thinner crown compared to nearby broadleaf trees of different species. Read entire document.
