PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Park Commissioners Present: Glen Allen, Richard Gawinski, Herb Horn, Judy Holtz
and Clarence Peterson
Excused: Commissioners:
Roy Kuehn and
Also Present:
Bookkeeper Mary Heiting Director Michael
T. Kading
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The
Commission meeting was held at the Community Center and was called to order by
Richard Gawinski, President, at
MOTION:
Commissioner Judy Holtz, seconded by Commissioner Clarence Peterson reviewed
the
The
Commissioners reviewed the expenditures in the amount of $8,562.29. MOTION: by Commissioner Judy Holtz, seconded by
Commissioner Clarence Peterson to approve the
Roy
Buchholtz, Suburban Athletics has met with the Board and had reviewed a list of
requests for improvements at O’Hauser Park:
1. Replace the 4' high fence on Strohmeyer Field along the
1st and 3rd base lines with a 6' high fence to match the other 6' high fencing.
2. Install a 6' high fence around the existing batting cage
area, including a gate (not-locked) on one end. Fence to connect with
existing 4' high fence on Larsen Field.
3. Replace the existing sod within the batting cage area and
replace with agrilime, including a buffer area around the outside of the
fencing.
4. Replace existing batting cage nets (removed over
winter). Existing poles would still be used for hanging nets within the
fenced in area.
5. Install yellow fence cap on outfield fence on Strohmeyer
and Lehl Fields. No plans at this time to install them on Larsen Field.
6. $200 Donation to Town of
7. Interior minor renovations to the existing concession
stand.
8. Install base markers (whisker pegs) on all three fields to
better locate base pegs.
MOTION:
Commissioner Herb Horn, seconded by Commissioner Judy Holtz to approve the list
of projects for future completion.
Motion carried unanimously.
Suburban
Athletics is interested in developing a webpage and would like to investigate
linking to the Town of
Foreman
Ron Pavlak presented a list of the items that the staff has accomplished. The plumbing project to repair the community
center was further discussed. It was
noted that the option to fix the site directly above has not been
investigated. Further research on this
option should be obtained.
The
Palisades Athletics requested a study on the location of a batting cage. It was the general consensus to place the
batting cage between the diamonds.
Drainage tile will be a necessity to accomplish this project in its
entirety.
The
The
report handed out to the Park Commissioners was reviewed. Discussion on the progress of the Fall
Recreation Classes and the projected capacity was reviewed. It was noted that some of the classes have
created waiting lists.
The
mirrors bill be installed by Service Glass in the west meeting room and have
come under the approved budgeted amount.
The
community center is experiencing a high volume of rentals during the months
ahead. Between recreation programs and
weekend rentals there are very few openings.
Discussion
ensued about the usage of the community center and the expenses. MOTION: Commissioners Judy Holtz, seconded by
Commissioner Clarence Peterson to prepare a cost study analysis to include
revenues vs. expenditures for the community center usage and recreation
programs. This study has an expected
completion date of
Director
Kading reviewed items from his report. At
The
Moseng property is currently under an environmental asbestos assessment and
should have a report prepared by the next Park Commission meeting.
The
2004 budget meetings are under way.
There may be an adjustment for the purchase of a new truck.
Discussion
included the visit with Lisa Reas of LJ Reas Environmental Services. Ms. Reas met with Foreman Pavlak, Commissioner
Glen Allen and Director Kading to discuss options and prepare associated costs
for the restoration of the Schildt pond area.
None
The Neenah-Menasha Optimist Club is asking for an agreement
with the Town of Menasha Park Department.
The club would need this temporary agreement to set up a kiosk for bike
/ kayak and or canoe rentals at
B. Chapter 17 – Review Fee Schedule
Director Kading reviewed the fees for the past few
years and entertained a motion to adjust the park fees and update Chapter 17
language. A comparison over the rates
and suggested group sizes was discussed.
Much discussion ensued. MOTION:
Commissioner Glen Allen, seconded by Commissioner Judy Holtz to adopt proposal
#2 with the adjusted fees of $55, $130, $210 as delegated by group size and $35
kitchen fee, $5.00 volleyball fee and a deposit of $50.00 for each park
rental. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Commissioner Herb Horn, seconded by
Commissioner Glen Allen to adopt the language changes as proposed in Chapter
17(.03) with the fee increases. Motion
carried unanimously.
C. Animal
Swing Removal.
Director reviewed the notice from 1997 about the
safety issues surrounding the animal swings at the designated parks. MOTION:
Commissioner Glen Allen, seconded by Commissioner Herb Horn to remove
the animal swings at the parks effectively immediately. Motion carried unanimously.
Director Kading reviewed the request of Menasha Area
Soccer to extend the existing long-term lease to enable Menasha Area Soccer to
apply for grant application deadlines.
MOTION: Commissioner Judy Holtz, seconded by
Commissioner Herb Horn to renew the existing lease with the terms previously
negotiated but not to exceed 5 years.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion
to adjourn into executive session at
To
convene into closed session pursuant 19.85(1)c of the Wisconsin State Statutes;
considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data
of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or
exercises responsibility to require a closed session. Specifically to evaluate Ron Pavlak.
Pursuant
to 19.85(2) of the State Statutes, the Commission may reconvene into open
session to act on any business discussed in closed session.
Discussion
ensued.
Motion to adjourn the Park
Commission meeting of
Sincerely,
John
A. Zaborsky,