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Adam B. Backus, Parks Director N6150 County Road EE, Hilbert, WI 54129 Office: (920) 439-1008 Fax: (920) 439-0970 Email: adam.backus@calumetcounty.org Parks Department www.calumetcounty.org | www.reserve calumet.com CALUMET COUNTY PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES August 6th , 202 6 Members Present : Chair Mary Schwa lenberg; Supervisors Pete Stier , Paul McCann and Kathleen Thunes ; Citizen Member Ken Draheim and Judy Hartl . Others Present: Parks Director, Adam Backus ; Naturalist Supervisor, Louise Marum; Office and Program Manager, Lindsay Meyer ; Program Assistant, Sabrena Werner ; Ranger, Brayden Sabel; and County Board Chairpersons, Alice Connors. Supervisor Patrick LaTour is excused. Chair Schwalenberg called the meeting to order at 8: 0 0 a.m. The meeting was properly announced, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of the Agenda: Supervisor Stier moved, seconded by Supervisor McCann , to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of the Minutes: Citizen Member Draheim moved, seconded by Supervisor Thunes to approve the minutes for July 2nd , 202 6 . Motion carried . PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None . REPORT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS: Commission members discussed the black top path by the southend bathhouse and the community coming together to assist those affected by the tornado in Menasha. COMMUNICATIONS: None. Presentation by Aric Hoffmeyer on Eagle Scout Project at Calumet County Park Hoffmeyer updated and replaced the chapel. Upon removal he discovered it was infested with carpenter ants. He donated ant repellent to apply to the chapel for the remainder of the year and donated funds towards replacing a nearby wooden fence. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION OR ACTION: a. Resolution for Budget Amendment to Repair R.O. System Director Backus discussed the resolution and repair needed for the R.O. System. Citizen Member Draheim moved to approve the resolution , seconded by Supervisor Steir. Motion carried unanimously. b. Brillion Conservation Club ’s Boat Landings on Becker Lake, Boot Lake and Round Lake Director Backus discussed the request for the parks department to manage and maintain these boat landings. Will be reviewing sources to assist with funding. Director ’s Report a. Ledge View Nature Centers Remodeling Update Director Backus reviewed the updates for the exterior concrete repair, the office furniture to be removed and epoxy flooring to be redone in September. b. Hiring Update for Park Maintenance Tech Director Backus reported on the applicants thus far. c. Rental House Update Director Backus discussed the landscaping and work done to reroute the downspouts. d. Campground Updates a. Additional Campsites Additional sites in the Southend are open b. Adding Water to West and Northend Campsites The sites are blocked this fall to late next spring in anticipation of the construction. CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT BOARD MEETING: Property acquisitions discussed in a pervious meeting. UPCOMING MEETING: The next scheduled Parks Commission meeting will be on September 3rd at 8:00 am ADJOURNMENT: At 9: 11 a.m. , Chair Schwalenberg adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Sabrena Werner, Program Assistant Calumet County Parks Department Una pproved Minutes