1-5-2026 Minutes

1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY BOARD January 5, 2026 The meeting of the Park, Recreation & Forestry Board of the Village of Slinger was called to order by Chairman Bergum at 300 Slinger Road, WI 53086 at 6:00 PM on Monday, January 5, 2026 in accordance with the notice of minutes emailed to the members on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. 1. Roll Call & Notice of Meeting: Present Absent Bob Stuettgen x Jeff Behrend x Jennie Stonehouse x Becky Wojtak x Dawn Smith x Jake Bergum x Scott Kusta x _________________________________________ 7 0 Also Present: Margaret Wilber, Village Administrator , Josh Feller, Parks Supervisor , Dyann Benson, Assistant Administrator/Community Development Director It was noted that the open meeting law had been complied with in connection with the meeting , including the notice of the meeting being sent to all who requested it and posting in three public locations. 2. Approval or Correction of Minutes: 11/3/25 Motion Behrend/Kusta to approve the minutes from 11/3/25. Passed 3. Public Comments - Administrator Wilber introduced the Village’s new Assistant Administrator/Community Development Director Dyann Benson. The Park Board welcomed Dyann to the Village. 4. Unfinished Business A. Forestry Report Supervisor Feller said they received the Urban Forestry grant check in December of 2025 in the amount $16,535.00. Feller said that they started cutting some dead trees in December and will continue in cutting in the early part of January. Feller also stated that they will begin the winter pruning for the season in January. B. Recreation Report Supervisor Van Maanen provided a written report, which read the following. This week we kick off our Volleyball and Basketball leagues, along with our Winter Pom & Dance session. We are also excited to launch a new Senior Game Club, which will be run by our regular senior activity participants, and we look forward to continuing to grow our senior programming. Little League registration opened today as well. This month, we are beginning a new partnership with Tippy Toes of Greater Milwaukee, who will be leading dance classes for young children. We’re looking forward to a fun-filled and active January! C. Online Park Reservations Director Dobson informed the board that they are now taking online park rental reservations. Dobson showed Board members the new website and how to make reservations online. Dobson said they are still working out some kinks, but that he is very excited to have the new software online. January 5, 2025 2 5. New Business A. Winter Activity Guide Dobson showed Board members the online version of the Winter activity guide. Dobson said registrations for 2026 are coming in quickly and that Supervisor Van Maanen has done a great job getting the guide out, which is full of new programming for 2026. Some discussion took place on some of the new programming available for the winter. B. Adaptive Basketball Clinic Director Dobson let the Board know that the 2026 Adaptive Basketball Clinic would take place on Saturday, February 7th 2026 at Slinger High School. Dobson said that he is extremely excited for this year’s event and mentioned that there will be a special surprise for athletes this year. Dobson said he is hoping to have the schedule completed by the end of this week. C. 5 Year Park and Open Space Plan Discussion Director Dobson said that staff will be meeting in January for preliminary discussion on the updated 5 year park and open space plan. Dobson said he will bring notes from the January meeting to the February park Board meeting for additional discussion. Dobson stated that he hopes to have Jackie at the park board meeting in March. Other Discussion Some discussion took place regarding the future Slinger Dog Park and the current status of the fundraising campaign. Next Meeting Date Monday, February 2, 2026 6. Adjourn Motion Stonehouse/Smith to adjourn at 6:25 pm. Passed __________________________________________ Submitted By Tony Dobson, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director