WAUPACA COUNTY

PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

                                                                                                                        August 20, 2014

                                                                                                                        Courthouse, Waupaca

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

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

Also Present:   Roger Holman, John Francis, Randy Faulks (onsite), Bill Belke (onsite), Joel Kempfert (onsite) and Phil Winkus (onsite).

McClone gave the open meeting statement.

Motion by Sorensen, seconded by Peterson to approve the agenda with the addition of the Fairgrounds for an onsite inspection.  Motion carried.

The Committee completed an onsite inspection of the Faulks Brothers property next to Indian Crossing II, Belke property on County Tk. K, County Fairgrounds, Keller Lake Park and Radies property next to Keller Lake Park.

The Committee recessed for lunch at 11:45 a.m. after the Fairgrounds onsite, and reconvened at 12:45 p.m.

The Committee continued their meeting at the Keller Lake Park shelter.

Motion by Gabert, seconded by Much to approve the August 12, 2014 minutes.  Motion carried.

The Committee reviewed an e-mail from Chris Klein, Town of Dayton Chair, regarding the Belke property and public users in the Town of Dayton.  Holman was requested to respond to Klein.

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

The Committee discussed the Crystal River property owned by Belke, Faulks Brothers property next to Indian Crossing II, and Radies property next to Keller Lake Park.  Discussion included the use of the properties, the value to the park system, the need for the properties, the state grant program and funds for the properties

The Committee took no action requesting additional information on the properties.

Francis reviewed a proposal for providing camping at Keller Lake Park.  Discussion followed on the feasibility of developing campsites, management, and the cost to develop the sites.  Holman and Francis were requested to provide additional information on camping in Keller and other sites including state and local rules and regulations.

There was no action on the 2015 budget.

The next meeting was set for September 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Gabert to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statues 19.85(1)(c) for the purpose of consideration of annual department head performance evaluation. 

Roll call vote with Gabert, McClone, Much Sorensen and Peterson all voting yes.

CLOSED SESSION

McClone called the Closed Session to order.

Motion by Sorensen, seconded by Gabert to adjourn.  Motion carried with Gabert, McClone, Much, Sorensen and Peterson all voting yes.

Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

                                                                                    Submitted by,

                                                                                    Roger G. Holman

                                                                                    Director