MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR THE
PARK & RECREATION COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2011
OCONTO CITY PARK
1. Meeting called to order by Chairperson Young at 5:17 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Paul Welch, Brian Rice, Russ Young, Vicki Grunow and John Wittkopf
Also Present: Kale Proksch, Jean Seckel and Norwood Eatmon
3. Moved by Wittkopf seconded by Welch to approve agenda as presented.
Motion carried upon verbal voice vote. 5 ayes
4. Moved by Rice seconded by Young to approve the meeting minutes from
September 9, 2010.
Motion carried upon verbal voice vote. 5 ayes
5. No Correspondence or Public Input;
6. Discussion/action/recommendation on Parks & Recreation;
a. Proksch reported that he will present Ann Ristow with the 2010 Volunteer Award…she has volunteered her time the last 2 years teaching a beginning computer class for senior citizens;
b. Proksch also reported that Image Apparel will receive the 2010 Holiday decorating award for businesses and property owners at 223 Mineau Avenue will receive the award for household decorating;
c. Proksch asked if any board members had ideas for 2011 goals…things we can approve upon…anything we want our board to spearhead or do; Proksch stated he is working on requests for proposals for basketball hoops at Sharp Park;
7. AAGESON POOL
a. Proksch question board as to whether rates should be raised this year; He reported another new rule for next year regarding pool accessibility; Discussion. Decision that rates will remain the same for 2011;
b. Proksch asked if there were any ideas on dealing with water overflow from pool; Welch suggested a retaining wall that would lead into drain system;
8. Discussion/action/recommendation on Holtwood Campground:
a. Norwood (Woody) Eatmon was present to express his concern with the campground manager, Jim Shampo; Eatmon stated that he is very rude and condescending; Eatmon reported some of the confrontation/incidents that he had with Shampo this past year; Young stated that the board is aware of complaints and concerns and that they are taking the necessary steps to rectify things; Eatmon stated that he would like the job as campground manager… could run campground, make a profit and treat people with respect…has references and the backing of many of the campers;
b. Proksch stated he has been running an ad for all positions for summer help; Office building has new roof and siding…may need to do something with floor this summer…add skirting around bottom;
9. Director’s Report;
a. Parks Update from Board Members;
City Docks: Wittkopf reported trimming of the trees and the Trail Busters trailer has been removed;
City Park & Campground: Rice reported that the Forestry Committee had a tree inventory done and 2 or 3 tree in the campground are considered dangerous…need to be cut down; Jean Seckel stated there have been some guys out there ice fishing;
Copper Culture: Young reported that the night walk that was done at Copper Culture went over really well;
Freedom Park: Grunow reported there are still issues with cigarette butts being littered around park; Wittkopf stated this goes back to enforcement;
Sharp Park: Welch commented that he is happy with decision to put basketball hoops at the park;
Holtwood Park: Nothing new to report;
b. Recreation Programs Update;
Proksch stated youth basketball is coming to an end…about 50-60 participants in grades K – 4; Ice rink at Sharp Park has been flooded…put liner down…turned out well;
c. Special Events Update;
Winterfest – 02/12/2011, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Proksch reported the Parks & Rec dept. is partnering with other groups in the community; Grunow stated we’ve had a lot of good response; Proksch added that a lot of the groups are putting on events themselves…if it goes over well this year we will expand next year;
10. Review expense/revenue reports.
Welch questioned the cost of utilities at Holtwood Campground, Copper Culture Park and the multi-modl trail; Proksch stated the charges to Holtwood is for the Winter Wonderland…lighted trees and decorations…Copper Culture and the trail is for the lighting along the trials; Consensus among board members is that the cost for the utilities for Winter Wonderland should be split between other departments, not just the parks department;
Moved by Wittkopf second by Rice to accept reports as presented and place on file.
Motion carried upon verbal voice vote. 5 ayes
11. Next Meeting: Date to be determined.
12. Moved by Wittkopf second by Rice to adjourn meeting at 6:03 p.m. M/C
Minutes submitted by:
Carol Stewart
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer