PRB010879minutesPARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING - JANUARY 8, 1979
The meeting was called to order at 7~30 P.M.
PRESENT: Karen Wesell, Paul Ussel, Richard Manchester, Tom Raimann,
Michael Weed and Ron Ford.
ABSENT: Richard Arrowood
No minutes of the last meeting were available.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Mr. Gene Fink of the Little Muskego Yacht Club appeared before
the Board regarding the use of Idle Isle this summer. A sailboat
regatta was discussed, as well as the use of the boat launch,
building in the A.M., and auto parking. Overnite parking for
three days, July 27th, 28th, and 29th for boats and cars was
also requested. The security of the boats would not be the
city's responsibility.
Paul Ussel moved to approve the request of the Little Muskego
Yacht Club, providing a letter is written by the club stating
exactly what the club will do with the cars and trailers, and
also stating that the club will be responsible for the boats
and trailers at night. Mr. Manchester seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Mrs. Wesell then moved to assess the club $10.00 a day for the
use of the launching facilities. ($30.00 for the weekend.)
Seconded by Tom Raimann. Motion carried.
Mr. Ussel moved to approve the blanket launch fee of $30.00
for the year 1979. Motion was seconded by Karen Wesell.
Motion carried.
Mr. Duane Mlachnik, a concerned citizen, appeared to offer
some recommendations for improvement in the varsity baseball
program. Those recommendations included the following: a)
enthusiastic coaching b) school busses be available to and from games
c) cooperation from the high school including use of the gym d) making
it a major letter sport e) up-dating the uniforms and f)increasing the
coach's pay to compare to surrounding areas.
Mr. Wally Spann appeared requesting the possibility of obtaining
$800.00 for helmets as requested at the November 13, 1978 meeting,
for the Chargers. 20 helmets at $40.00 each are involved. The
Charger Program involves 58 - 5th and 6th graders who are in the
program for two years and then go on to the Vince Lombardi League.
Mr. Weed moved to request the $800.00 from the Finance Committee, and
Mrs. Wesell seconded. The motion carried.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
l A letter from Boldt's Egg Products, Inc. donating uniform
money was discussed. A letter of thanks will be sent to
Mr. Boldt. Mr. Joe Beatka will select the uniforms as per
Mr. Boldt's request.
A new procedure will be implemented for the return of uniforms.
The coach's last paycheck will be withheld pending return of
all uniforms.
The possibility of requiring a security deposit on other
equipment and keys was also discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
The vacant Parks Foreman position was discussed. It was decided
that a job description be arrived at and an ad placed in the
newspaper for 2 to 3 weeks. Interviews will be held the first
week of February. Mr. Ford moved to authorize Mr. Baewer to
advertize for the Park Foreman position. Seconded by Mr. Weed.
Motion carried.
One Ton Stakebed Truck
a Mr. Baewer, the Director, stated that he wishes to get a 4-wheel
drive type vehicle with a plow for ice rinks. Something in the
Jeep, Bronco, area. Tom Raimann moved to approve the sending
out for bids on a 4-wheel drive vehicle such as those mentioned.
Seconded by Wesell and motion carried.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Park's Division
The question as to the money appropriated for building maintenance
at Jensen in the capital budget was raised.
Federal Property Program was discussed. The program would aid in
lowering the price of tools, equipment, etc. Approval was given to
apply for the card.
New procedures and policies will be set by Fred. This will include
security deposits when our equipment and facilities are being used.
Recreation Division
The dance and gymnastics programs beginning their second sessions
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are all filling up and going well.
MISCELLANEOUS
A major project coming up will be the Bluhm-Schreiber preliminary
plans.
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Miscellaneous
The work done
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- Continued
at Jensen Center last year was discussed. People
with same. Playground equipment for Jensen was are not happy
also discussed. It was decided to check on new or used equipment.
There has been a request for swing sets.
Next Meeting Date February 12, 1979.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M,
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Raimann, Secretary
Parks and Recreation Board
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