WAUPACA COUNTY

PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

April 17, 2012

Courthouse, Waupaca

Vice-Chair Sorensen called the meeting to order at 8:15 a.m.

Present: Gene Sorensen, Martin Mares, and Joe McClone.

Also Present:   John Francis & Roger Holman.

Sorensen gave the open meeting statement.

Motion by Mares, seconded by McClone to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.

Motion by McClone, seconded by Mares to approve the minutes of October 6, 2011.  Motion carried.

There was no correspondence for Committee action.

Sorensen opened the meeting for public comment.  There was none.

Francis presented the following quotes for the Little Wolf Dock:

Little Wolf Dock
Company	Location	Project Cost	Notes, Discounts, etc…
Best Built Piers	Waupaca, WI	$4,899.00	EZ Dock System
EZ Dock - Bob Erdman	Pickerel, WI	$4,929.00	EZ Dock System
Schmidt Boat Lifts and Docks	Kaukauna, WI	$5,305.00	Hewitt Floating Dock
Schmidt Boat Lifts and Docks	Kaukauna, WI	$6,459.00	Wave Armor Dock

Holman explained that the dock is cost-shared through a DNR grant. Discussion followed on the type of docks, installation and layout.

Motion by McClone, seconded by Sorensen to award the Little Wolf dock to Best Built Piers for $4899.  Motion carried.

Holman explained that the DNR is requiring the County to complete an inspection of the White Lake Dam this year.  Holman stated he got a proposal from Ayers to complete the work for $2000.  Discussion followed on other work that will need to be completed on the White Lake Dam and Keller Lake Dam.

Motion by McClone, seconded by Mares to contract with Ayers and Assoc. for $2000 to complete the White Lake Dam inspection.  Motion carried.

Holman stated that we need to update our County Conservation grant resolution in order to qualify for State grants.  Holman explained the program. Holman stated that the current grant will cover 50 % of an estimated $8,000 to repair the Gills Landing wall.

Motion by Sorensen, seconded by Mares to recommend the adoption of the County Conservation grant resolution.  Motion carried.

Francis and Holman explained the Snowmobile and ATV grant program.

Motion by Mares, seconded by McClone to recommend the adoption of the Snowmobile and ATV grant resolution.  Motion carried.

Francis and Holman reviewed the 2012 projects and purchases.

Francis updated the Committee on the Park staff activities.

Motion by Mares, seconded by McClone to adjourn.  Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.

Submitted by,

Roger G. Holman

Director