Park and Tourism Committee — Minutes

Park and Tourism Committee Minutes Tuesday November 4, 2025 Meeting called to order at 4:28pm Hugh Charvat absent/excused all others present Chair Flitcroft declared a quorum for doing business Approval of the agenda motion made by Ruben seconded by Jim Approval of the minutes of the Oct 2 meeting motion made by Jim seconded by Ruben George Hubner made comments about the rec program Communications- none Chair Flitcroft made the committee aware of FOP desire to have the town sign an MOU where in FOP would pay for the engineering plans from Baxter and Woodman if the town would make every effort to find the money to pay for the work to fix the drainage issues at WE. A park bench has been donated to the Town from the Delavan Lion’s Club by Steve Carlson. A motion was made to accept the bench by Leah and seconded by Ruben. We discussed the potential of moving the location of the playground at the Community Park to attract more business at the WE. Much discussion took place between various members of the committee, audience and Tom from Public Works. Tom will be getting the name of the company that did the playground at Kiester Park to get an estimate for either moving what equipment could withstand it or getting new equipment and relocation of the playground. We agreed to pay the ASCAP Music licensing fee. Don Clark has expressed an interest in helping to manage the boat launch for the 2026 season. The intent is to help the town keep as much revenue from the launch as possible and to make the transition to the automated system as smooth as possible. Beach cleaning was addressed as there was some misunderstanding about the equipment the town has access to clean the water in the swimming area of the beach. A 250th Anniversary committee has been formed to plan what kinds of things we would like to do for the big Independence Day celebrations this year. The committee was made aware that there was a price increase for pest control at the WE. FOP has mentioned that Rachel Miskie is now helping with Promo and Marketing for WE Steve gave his final Harbor Master Update. We are grateful for his service over the years. In 2025 his last report revenue was $176,398. There was a total of 6942 launches, sold 468 season passes. He heard many compliments on the new lot. Payments for the monthly bills were signed Comments and suggestions The next meeting is to be held on Dec 2, 2025, at 4:30 Meeting was adjourned motion made by Leah seconded by Jim L. Flitcroft