WAUPACA COUNTY

PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

Nov. 6, 2012

Fairgrounds, Weyauwega

Chair McClone called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

Present:  Joe McClone, Lee Much, Don Peterson, and Gene Sorensen.

Also Present:         John Francis & Roger Holman.

McClone gave the open meeting statement.

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Much to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.

Motion by Sorensen, seconded by Peterson to approve the Oct. 2, 2012 minutes.  Motion carried.

There was no correspondence for Committee action.

McClone opened the meeting for public comment. 

Francis reviewed the Radley Creek bridge project.  Francis stated that the current contractor has failed to construct the bridge in the time allowed and we need to re-bid the project and get an extension on the permit.  Discussion followed on the bid process.

Motion by Sorensen, seconded by Peterson to re-bid the Radley Creek bridge project.  Motion carried.

Francis reported that the DNR is now requiring an engineered approved plan for all snowmobile club trail bridges.  This change is due to changes in DNR review staff.  Francis stated he is working with Jeff Finger to determine who can provide an engineered plan for the South Fork Blake Creek bridge.  Discussion followed on cost of the bridge, who owns the bridge (County), and what the bridges are used for.

Holman reported that Ayres and Assoc. will be completing an inspection of the Little Hope/Crystal River dam to provide a review of the County’s options.  This report will be limited to the current condition of the dam.

Francis reported that the fence work at the Fairgrounds is complete except for putting up the metal.  The project provides for the total replacement of the fence along the south side of the track.

Francis stated that the repair work of the Gills Landing seawall has been completed for this season.  He noted the repair work should give us a few more years before we have to replace the seawall.

Holman reported that the Management Team has been addressing the compensation appeal process, waiting to review the evaluation process, working on an operation plan for the Maintenance Dept., and starting the 2014 budget process.

Francis reported that the Park staff has been getting the Parks and Fairgrounds ready for winter, completing storage at the Fairgrounds, and completing or staging field work.

The next meeting was set for Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m. at the Courthouse.

The Committee toured the Fairgrounds, Gills, County Forest, and Fisherman’s Park.

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Much to adjourn.  Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

Submitted by,

Roger G. Holman

Director