Weed Control Weed Control

The Weed Commissioner is appointed by the Village President, subject to Village Board confirmation. The term of office of the Weed Commissioner shall commence on the first day of May following his or her appointment. The Weed Commissioner shall take the official oath, which oath shall be filed in the Office of the Village Clerk, and shall hold office for one (1) year. The Weed Commissioner shall hold office pursuant to and fulfill the duties set out in state law.  State Law Reference: Sections 66.97 and 66.98, Wis. Stats.

Sec. 8-1-4 (f) Caledonia Municipal Code of Ordinances

If the Weed Commissioner determines with reasonable certainty that any public nuisance as defined in Subsection (c) exists, he or she shall immediately deliver to the property owner, occupant, or person in control a written notice that the Village will abate such nuisance, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Paragraph 3, on or after the specified date, unless the nuisance is otherwise abated prior to said date.  This notice shall be delivered at least five (5) days prior to the date on which the lawn grass may be cut by the Weed Commissioner.  If such delivery is to be effected by mailing, an additional five (5) days time shall be allowed before the lawn grass may be cut. If the owner, occupant, or person in control fails to comply within five (5) days of such notice or ten (10) days in the case of mailing, the Weed Commissioner may cut the grass.