[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Athens as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 11-22-2004 as Title 12, Ch. 2, of the 2004 Code]
A. 
To request the renaming of a Village street, by anyone other than the Village, a petition signed by at least 50% of all property owners along the street in question shall be submitted to the Village Board. Petition signatures shall be limited to one per parcel. Naming shall be accomplished through adoption of a formal resolution by the Village Board.
B. 
For streets within a recorded subdivision or certified survey map, an affidavit of correction shall be recorded with the Register of Deeds as specified under § 236.295, Wis. Stats.
C. 
All costs associated with the name, including the cost of any recording necessary and the cost of signage, shall be paid by the person(s) submitting the request. This cost may be waived by the Village Board.
(Note: Proposed names for public waters require approval of the Wisconsin Geographic Names Council in order to be recognized on maps outside the Village.)
A. 
Requests to name or rename a creek, stream, river or lake shall be made in writing and brought before the Village Board. The person(s) who submitted the request shall provide background information into the rationale behind the request, including biographical information if to be named after a person. Any letters from appropriate organizations and individuals which provide evidence of substantial local support for the proposal shall be submitted at that time. If the creek, stream, river or lake is included in a lake protection and rehabilitation district, approval from the district must be obtained prior to the submittal of the request to the Village. Upon approval of the Village Board, the proposed name change shall be submitted to the Wisconsin Geographic Names Council for approval. The Village Board meets every February to act on all requests.
B. 
Once a public body of water is named after a person, the name of the public body of water cannot be changed for a period of 50 years.
C. 
All costs associated with the naming, including the cost of any recording necessary and the cost of signage, shall be paid by the person(s) submitting the request. This cost may be waived by the Village Board.
A. 
Requests for the naming or the renaming of public buildings, faculties, and parks shall be submitted in writing. Requests concerning parks shall be brought before the Village Board. The person(s) who submitted the request shall provide background information into the rationale behind the request, including biographical information if to be named after a person. Any letters from appropriate organizations and individuals which provide evidence of substantial local support for the proposal shall be submitted at that time. Naming shall be accomplished through adoption of a formal resolution by the Village Board.
B. 
Once a public building, park or facility is named after a person, the name of the public property cannot be changed for a period of 50 years.
C. 
All costs associated with the naming, including the cost of any recording necessary and the cost of signage, shall be paid by the person(s) submitting the request. This cost may be waived by the Village Board.
At its option, the Village Board may ask for advisory recommendations on renaming applications from Village committees/commissions or civic organizations.
[Adopted 11-22-2004 as Title 12, Ch. 3, of the 2004 Code]
A. 
Policy on reservation. The Municipal Building and Community Hall are primarily for the nonexclusive use of the residents of the Village of Athens. However, under proper circumstances, exclusive use of the same, or portion thereof, may be permitted. This section is intended to regulate exclusive use of the Municipal Building or Community Hall to the end that the general welfare of the Village is protected.
B. 
Application. Applications shall be filed with the Village Clerk at least one business day prior to the date on which the Municipal Building or Community Hall is to be used.
(1) 
The requestor shall provide the Village Clerk with the following information regarding the proposed exclusive use:
(a) 
The name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
(b) 
If the exclusive use is proposed for a group, firm, organization, partnership or corporation, the name, address and telephone number of the responsible and authorized heads or partners of the same.
(c) 
The name, address and telephone number of the person who will be responsible for the use of the Municipal Building or Community Hall.
(d) 
The date when the use is requested and the hours of the proposed exclusive date.
(e) 
The anticipated number of persons to use the Municipal Building or Community Hall.
(f) 
Any additional information which the Village Clerk finds reasonably necessary to a fair determination as to whether authorization should be granted.
(2) 
If the Village Clerk believes that the request raises unique or unusual policy issues, the request may be referred to the Village Board for its action.
C. 
Reasons for denial. Application requesting the use of the Municipal Building or Community Hall may be denied for any of the following reasons:
(1) 
If it is for a use which would involve a violation of federal or state law or any provision of this Code.
(2) 
If the granting of the permit would conflict with another permit already granted or for which an application is already pending.
(3) 
If the applicant does not provide the information required by Subsection B above.
(4) 
The application is made less than the required time in advance of the scheduled exclusive use.
(5) 
If it is for a use of the Municipal Building or Community Hall at a date and time when, in addition to the proposed use, anticipated nonexclusive use by others of the Municipal Building or Community Hall is expected and would be seriously adversely affected.
(6) 
If the law enforcement requirements of the exclusive use will require so large a number of persons as to prevent adequate law enforcement to the Municipal Building or Community Hall or the rest of the Village.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(7) 
The exclusive use will reasonably create a substantial risk of injury to persons or damage to property.
(8) 
The exclusive use is so poorly organized that participants are likely to engage in aggressive or destructive activity.
D. 
Rental conditions. The Municipal Building or Community Hall may only be rented if the requesting party agrees to comply with the following conditions, and such conditions contained in the Municipal Building/Community Hall use agreement are signed by the responsible party:
(1) 
The user will be responsible for cleaning up the Municipal Building or Community Hall to an acceptable level after use.
(2) 
Rental use of the Municipal Building or Community Hall shall be restricted to the areas designated by the Village Clerk, unless otherwise specifically permitted by the Clerk.
(3) 
Storerooms, whether locked or unlocked, shall be considered off limits to all renters and members of their groups under any circumstances, and entrance thereto is forbidden.
(4) 
The Municipal Building or Community Hall shall not be rented or reserved on a permanent basis to any individual or group, unless otherwise specifically permitted by the Village Board.
(5) 
No decorations will be taped to ceiling tiles, and ceiling tiles will not be disturbed.
E. 
Fees. Rental fees and security deposit amounts shall be as established by the Village Board. Rental fees shall be paid in full at time of application. Security deposits shall be forfeited if damage is found.
A. 
The use of any of the facilities in the Municipal Building or Community Hall for any sale or marketing of products or services by private entities is permitted under the following circumstances:
(1) 
The selling/marketing individual or entity must be either:
(a) 
A nonprofit organization; or
(b) 
An invited guest of a nonprofit organization (speaker, product or service representative, etc.).
(2) 
Prior approval of the Village Clerk must be obtained. Nonprofit organizations seeking such approval must have a current certificate of insurance on file with the Village Clerk. If requested, proof of nonprofit status must also be provided to the Village Clerk.
B. 
Any room used for such purposes must be returned to its pre-event condition; all sales brochures and materials are to be removed from the building at the conclusion of the event. Failure to do so may result in denial of future requests for use of the facility by the responsible organization.
C. 
Exceptions to this section may be granted on a case-by-case basis by the Village Board.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).