PRB021389minutesMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING, CITY OF MUSKEGO
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1989
The monthly meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order at
7:03 P.M. by President Jerry Hulbert.
PRESENT: Alderman Dan Hilt, Jerald Hulbert, Dennis Kucharski, Richard Manchester,
Thomas L. Millonzi, Therese Rilling (7:55 P.M.), Ronald Stephens,
Jackie Schweitzer (Recreation Supervisor) and Peter Theis (Parks Super-
visor)
GUESTS: Laura Nowakowski, Keith Bennett, Wanda Decker, Fran Burgeson, Ron Ford
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
January 9th minutes: Pete would like the minutes to reflect that official
notification of the pipe bomb incident at Idle Isle Park was not given to his
department. He has discussed this with Chief Johnson. Richard Manchester moved
to approve, as amended, the minutes of the January 9th meeting. Dennis Kucharski
seconded. Motion carried.
January 31st minutes: Mayor Salentine expressed concern with the portion of the
minutes regarding the position of the recreation supervisor as that of middle
management. He had indicated that the position is of middle management salary
range but is a Department Head. Ron Stephens moved to approve, as amended, the
minutes of the January 31st meeting. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
Ron Stephens moved to approve, as mailed, the minutes of the February 7th meeting.
Dennis Kucharski seconded. Motion carried.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
Ice rinks in Muskego
Mrs. Nowakowski appeared to request the Board to look at establishing ice rinks in
the City. Currently she goes to Hales Corners. Would like to see a committee
formed for possible interest. She presented sites for a rink. Pete gave Board
background of ice rinks in Muskego and basically indicated ice rinks are a high
maintenance item and manpower is limited.
The Board indicated that if Mrs. Nowakowski could put together a committee of
interested people, the Board would be willing to work with the group.
Recycling station at Idle Isle Park
Keith Bennett appeared to request permission to establish a recycling area in the
building at Idle Isle Park. Would like a 4'x4' sign on building with a basket
inside building for aluminum collection. A slot would be cut in the west side
of the building. Moneys would go back into the recycling program. Ron Stephens
moved to approve this recycling project for a one-(l)-year time limit with power
to shut it down if problems arise. Sign must be approved by Peter for color, etc.
and money collected should be accounted for. Dennis Kucharski seconded. 0" a
roll call vote (Dennis Kucharski yea, Ron Stephens yea, Richard Manchester no,
Alderman Hilt yea, Tom Millonzi yea) motion carried, with one opposed.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, February 13, 1989, page 2
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
Citizen's concern regarding program registration and the filling of classes
The Board reviewed the correspondence received from Mrs. Decker with Mrs. Decker.
She felt registration process is too time-consuming and complicated. Suggests
mail-in registration. Jackie gave background of different Recreation Department
registration systems. She felt with existing staff, could not handle mail-in
staffwise and would still have a problem with waiting lists, early registrations,
etc. Jackie feels present system is efficient with volunteer help based on the
"first-come, first-serve" policy. Mrs. Decker would like to see registration
one time for Sessions I and II. -- Jackie indicated that for budgetary purposes,
this would not be possible. Registration would be for September through May,
City budget system is January-December. This issue can be studied at another
time.
Tournament fees and donations
A letter was received from Ron Ford, president of Muskego Women's Softball League,
regarding tournament fees and donations. Mr. Ford appeared to indicate that he
would like to know the Board's status on accepting donations and was concerned
that there was no acknowledgement of previous donations. The Women's League
might be interestedinassisting with the NYSCA coaches clinic or other areas of
recreational interest.
OLD BUSINESS:
Vandalism reward program update
Ron Stephens reported to the Board that Oconomowoc had not gotten back to him.
"Crime Stopper" of New Berlin/Brookfield would be interested in having Muskego
get involved. Would require a lot of work (probably a citizen's committee). The
Board would like to see city attorney draft something for Board in the future,
regarding vandalism, similar to "crime stopper" program, but not as complicated.
Dennis Kucharski moved that Ron Stephens should contact Attorney Molter and report
back to Board on his findings regarding requesting funds in 1990 operating budget
and appropriate signage. Richard Manchester seconded. Motion carried.
Continued review of department organization (short/long term)
Board reviews memorandum from Jackie as to her duties as a Recreation Department
supervisor.
Board discussion follows:
--adding personnel
--raising salaries
Jerry Hulbert would like to see a part-time person, possible one month for transition,
to do Jackie's duties until a permanent person can be found. What salary should
this transition person receive? Jackie recommends to ask Finance for $8 per hour
rate for this transition person.
Permanent replacement person should have a college education and recreation background.
Board discussion followed. There's a need to set up a list of qualifications.
Therese Rilling and Dennis Kucharski will be on a sub-committee to recommend a
replacement for the vacated position and will report back to the Board with
recommendation.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, February 13, 1989, page 3
Review survey regarding Finance Committee's request about department restructuring
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This survey has been put on hold for now.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Parks
Status of DNR grant application for Demon
Pete reported receipt of comunication from DNR acknowledging application for
Demon Park project. DNR will release funds April 1st. Should know outcome
before then.
Jerry Hulbert indicated a concern with the cost of the shelter building proposed.
Need to wait to see if project is approved and then he will meet with Pete to
review before actual construction begins.
Pete reported there is a balance of funds in the escrow account of $7,365.00
after funds are spent on the LAWCON application projects.
Review sample of lake access identification signs
The signs were not available. Peter hopes to have them in for next month's
meeting.
Review "statement of values" report"
l Pete reviewed with the Board a report stating the value of the City in areas of
buildings, personal property, and property in the open. This report was put
together for insurance purposes. But what Pete pointed out was that the Parks
Department has approximately 15% of the City's value (land values were not
calculated). This was equal to the value of the Police Department and Water
and Sewer Utility, with the D.P.W. and City Hall having 28% and 27% respectively.
Schedule sub-committee date for review of master schedule for ball fields
Ron Stephens and Dennis Kucharski will be on sub-committee. A meeting date to
review the 1989 requests was scheduled for February 22nd at 3:30 p.m.
Review of Finance Committee's request regarding expenditure request
Pete explained that the $13,400 request regarding the expenditure for a new truck
has been sent back to the Board for further review. Pete reviewed that
initially a $14,500 request was approved by the Board on 9/12/88,by the Capital
Budget Committee on 10/3/88, by the Finance Committee on 10/12/88 and by the
Common Council on 11/22/88. The Board recommended the request be sent back to
the Finance Committee for their reapproval, especially since the amount is $1,100
less than the original request, even though only two quotes were solicited.
Also, the Board has been asked to review the request for the unbudgeted high
pressure sodium light for Idle Isle Park. Pete explained that the Board already
reviewed this at the l/9/89 meeting. Based on the recommendation made by the
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Little Lake Advisory Committee in their final report, this too was recommended to
be sent back to Finance Committee.
Minutes, Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, February 13, 1989, page 4
Recreation
Department volunteer/class waiver policy
Not available for this meeting.
Installation of phone at Horn park year-round
Jackie recommended this expenditure be included in the 1990 operating budget request.
NEW BUSINESS, OTHER BUSINESS:
Review forfeiture schedule regarding Chapter 26
Board reviewed theschedulethat was presented from the Rules, Laws and Ordinance
Committee meeting of February 6, 1989. Richard Manchester moved to raise proposed
forfeiture fee to $25.00 as recommended by the Rules, Laws and Ordinance Committee.
Ron Stephens seconded. Motion carried. The Board requested of Pete a breakdown
of the individual sections within municipal Chapter 26.02.
Review of subdivision plats as presented from Plan Commission
None were presented from Plan Commission.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Alderman Hilt moved to adjourn. Dennis Kucharski
l seconded. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at lo:06 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Millonzi, Secretary
Parks and Recreation Board
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pc: Board Members, Mayor, Aldermen, Clerk, Parks Supervisor, Recreation Supervisor