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PRB111378minutesPARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING - NOVEMBER 13, 1978 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Richard Arrowood, Tom Raimann, Karen Wesell and Paul Ussel. Also present was Recreation Supervisor Jackie St. Mary. ABSENT: Michael Weed, Richard Manchester and Ron Ford. It was noted that the minutes of the meeting held on October 9th should be changed to read that "R. Manchester moved to place an updated ad in the paper and notify the Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Association. The position opening cut-off date is November 10th. Seconded by K. Wesell. Motion carried." The minutes of the meeting held on October 9th were approved as corrected. PERSONAL APPEARANCES Fred Washa, representing the Muckey 4-H Club, appeared with the request that the $30.00 fee be waived for their use of Jensen Recreation Building while making pizzas for the annual pizza sale. P. Ussel moved to waive the $30.00 fee for their use of Jensen Recreation Building. Seconded by K. Wesell. Motion carried. Dorothy Latick, representing a Finnish Dance Group, appeared with the request that the Board waive the fee for their use of Jensen Recreation Building. K. Wesell moved to deny the request for the fee to be waived. Seconded by T. Raimann. Motion carried. Walter Spann, representing the Muskego Chargers football team, appeared requesting support from the Board to begin with next year's program. Mr. Spann stated that the program is for the 5th and 6th grade boys, This year they had 60 boys in the pro- gram and only enough equipment to suit up 56. In the past there have only been 33 program participants. His principle concern is the approved helmet required by the W.I.A.A. Rules, which run about $40.00 each. His total request from the Board is $800.00. T. Raimann moved to defer any action on consideration of the request. Seconded by P. Ussel. Motion carried. A letter from the Muskego Athletic Association, outlining the costs for 1978, was read and placed on file. Jackie St. Mary spoke on behalf of Tom Lentini for the Men's Basketball Program. They would like to know why the Men's League has to pay for its own program. R. Arrowood stated that because of the great cost increase in the program for the two officials that they wanted, it could not be covered by the City. Page 2 - Park & Recreation November 13, 1978 l Jackie St, Mary spoke on behalf of Diane Roed, of the Newcomer's Club, stating the problems they have been having with trying to get a gym to use. They are requesting that the $.25 fee be waived for their club. P. Ussel moved to deny the request. Seconded by K. Wesell. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Color Coating at Jensen Park The color coating project at Jensen Park has been postponed due to the lateness of the season, and the weather being to cold to apply it. Schrieber has stated that we should cancel that par- ticular portion of the contract and possibly do it next year in order to receive LAWCON funding. Bluhm Farm Contract The Common Council has anuroved the reouest for a contract with Schreiber and Associates'to prepare a Master Plan for the Bluhm Farm. The plan is to come out of the 1978 Budget. Ordinance Regarding Motorized Vehicles on Ice Skating Areas There has been a problem over the past years with snowmobiles 0 entering the designated areas for ice skating, endangering the lives of those using the area. A letter has been received from Attorney Buckley, and placed on file, wherein he has stated he felt there was a broad enough ordinance on the books. NEW BUSINESS Muskego Moose Lodge A request has been received from the Muskego Moose Lodge No. 1057, for the use of Idle Isle for the purpose of their annual Ice Fisheree to be held on January 14,,1979 from 6:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The facility use fee would be $9.50. P. Ussel moved to approve the use of Idle Isle by the Muskego Moose Lodge on the condition that they would not interfere with the skating area or the skating program. Seconded by T. Raimann. -Motion carried. Brownie Troop A Brownie Troop has requested the use of Jensen Recreation Build- ing for the purpose of a slumber party: P. Ussel moved to deny the request. Seconded by K. Wesell. Motion carried. Evaluation Form for Personnel It has been stated that an evaluation form is needed because of a the many past employees using the City as a job reference. This form could also be referred to when rehiring occurs for the next year's program. P. Ussel moved to adopt a policy that all seasonal Page 3 - Park & Recreation November 13, 1978 part-time positions must be reapplied for every rehiring would be based on past performance and the department. year and that experience with DIRECTOR'S REPORT Parks Division A written report from Peter Theis was read at this time, updating the Board on the projects they have completed and what they plan to do during the next couple of weeks. The Board was informed that much vandalism is going on in many of the parks with no money left in the budget to do any maintenance work. Recreation Division Jackie St. Mary gave the Board an up-date on the recreation pro- grams. She reported that the Turkey Shoot had a very good turn out, with 84 teams participating compared to the 23 teams that participated last year. There are 42 registrants on a waiting list for the Swimming Lesson Program. They will be placed in a class before registration is opened up for those who have not yet registered. The Children's Dance Program now has a total of 62 participants, and the Adult Exercise Program a total of 26. The Disco Dance Program is in its third week of lessons, and has a total of 20 participants at $10.00 each. It was brought to the Board's attention that Jensen Recreation Building is being used to the maximum with the Nutrition Program accomodating up to 42 Senior Citizens on some days. There is a definite need for more folding tables. The Board was also updated on the Snowmobile Safety Class, Open Gym and the Senior Citizen Trip to Lincolnshire. MISCELLANEOUS It was reported that the Capital Budget has so far been cut down from $208,034.50 to $119,256.00. Pete Theis and Mike Nitka are now in charge of the Parks Division. P. Ussel moved to adjourn. Seconded by K. Wesell. Motion carried. Next meeting date - December 11th. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Tom Raimann, Secretary Parks & Recreation Board 1P 11/15/78