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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 July 2 nd , 202 6 Members Present : Chair Mary Schwa lenberg; Supervisors Pete Stier , Patrick LaTour, Paul McCann and Kathleen Thunes ; Citizen Member Ken Draheim and Judy Hartl . Others Present: Parks Director, Adam Backus ; Office and Program Manager, Lindsay Meyer ; Program Assistant, Sabrena Werner ; Ranger, Brayden Sabel; and County Board Chairpersons, Alice Connors. Director Backus 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: Citizen Member Draheim moved, seconded by Supervisor Stier, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of the Minutes: Supervisor Stier moved, seconded by Supervisor McCann to approve the minutes for May 7th , 202 6 . Motion carried . PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None . REPORT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS: Commission members discussed the Passport Program hosted by Ledge View Nature Center and the participation of the surrounding nature centers. COMMUNICATIONS: None. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION OR ACTION: a. Add Boat Trailer Parking Signs at Brothertown Harbor Parking Lot Director Backus discussed a survey that was conducted over the previous two months to review how many vehicles without trailers were parked in the harbor. Citizen Member Draheim moved to not add boat trailer parking signs, seconded by Supervisor Steir. Motion carried unanimously. b. Request from the Town of Brillion to install “ No Parking ” Signs Along Main Street in Forest Junction Director Backus discussed the request. Supervisor LaTour moved to make no changes , seconded by Citizen Member Hartl . Motion Passes 5-2 with Supervisor Thunes and Citizen Member Hartl voting Nay. c. Calumet County Rental House Director Backus discussed the recent changes to the rental house . Citizen Member Draheim moved to rent the house as we have in the past , seconded by Supervisor Steir . Motion carried unanimously. Director ’s Report a. Ledge View Nature Centers Remodeling Update Director Backus reviewed the updates for the flooring and patio concrete . b. Signup Options to get Ledge View ’s Monthly Newsletter Director Backus discussed the online options. c. Hiring Update for Park Maintenance Tech Director Backus reported on the applicants thus far. d. Stockbridge Harbor Dredging Project Update Director Backus reported the project was funded 50% via the Nelson Knowles grant that is no longer available. e. Maple Syrup Building Replacement at Ledge View Nature Center Dir ector Backus reported the old structure has been removed. f. Campground Updates a. New Pit Toilets There is a contact in place to replace the north and southend pit toilets. Finalizing timeline to be the least disruptive to campers. g. Brothertown Harbor Camer a The camera is up and running and has been well received. h. Open House for the Public Park and Open Space Plan Director Backus gave plans for an open house the end of July. CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT BOARD MEETING: None. UPCOMING MEETING: The next scheduled Parks Commission meeting will be on August 6th at 8:00 am ADJOURNMENT: At 9: 06 a.m. , Chair Schwalenberg adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Sabrena Werner, Program Assistant Calumet County Parks Department Una pproved Minutes