5-6-2024 Minutes

1 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY BOARD May 6, 2024 The meeting of the Park, Recreation & Forestry Board of the Village of Slinger was called to order by Chairman Stuettgen at 300 Slinger Road , Slinger, WI 53086 at 6:00 PM on Monday, May 6 , 2024 in accordance with the notice of minutes emailed to the members on Friday, May 3, 2024. 1. Roll Call & Notice of Meeting: Present Absent Bob Stuettgen x Jeff Behrend x Jennie Stonehouse x Becky Wojtak x John Murray x Jake Bergum x Scott Kusta x _____________________________ 4 3 Also Present: Margaret Wilber, Village Administrator Josh Feller, Parks & Forestry Supervisor 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: 4/1/24 Motion Murray/Bergum to approve the minutes from 4/1/24. Motion passed. Chair Stuettgen handed the gavel and chair position to Trustee Bergum. The park board thanked Bob Stuettgen for his service to the Park Board and said they are looking forward to having him continue his efforts moving forward. 3. Public Comments None 4. Unfinished Business A. Forestry Report Supervisor Feller said that it has been a busy month in the forestry department. Feller stated that a total of 33 trees have been planted. Feller said that two scout troops (Cub Scouts Pack 3731 and Boys Scouts Pack 731) helped plant 11 trees along the Ice Age Trail. Also, Forte Bank donated and their volunteers assisted in planting 10 trees along the trail at Breuer Park. Feller said that Girl Scout Troop 13045 helped plant a tree at Rueckl Fields Park for the Village’s Arbor D ay Celebration as well. Feller also mentioned that Chair Bergum donated a tree, which was planted this month as well. B. Recreation Report Director Dobson said that little league is off to a good start. Practices have been going for about two weeks and games will begin two weeks from today. Dobson said that the activity guide was released on April 15th and registration for summer programs has been going very well. Dobson also informed the board that the new tumbling program started last week and is off to a great start. C. Breuer Park Updates Director Dobson said that Breuer Park is getting very close to completion. Dobson said that the final parking lot asphalt went in last week along with the final trail paving. Dobson stated that the concession stand was extremely close to being finished, but we are still waiting on WE Energies to come install our gas service. May 6, 2024 2 Dobson said he is hopeful they will be in to begin work this week. Dobson informed the board that the playground surfacing was started today and should be complete by the end of the week. Dobson said that they have a lot to do before the first tournament the weekend of May 17 th, but he is confident they will be ready in time. 5. New Business A. Welcome new member The Park Board welcomed our newest member Becky Wojtak. Chairman Bergum said that they are very happy to have Becky on board and we are very excited to work with her. B. Dog Park update Bob Stuettgen said that the Friends of the Slinger Dog Park collected $1,500 from a bingo fundraiser and have collected a total of $5,000 to date. Stuettgen stated that the Stillery will put 10% of food items ordered toward the Slinger dog park this Thurs day. Stuettgen also said they will be raising funds at the On -Base Club Tournament next weekend by having some silent auction items and treats. C. On Base Club Tournament Director Dobson said that the first tournament at Breuer Park will be held the weekend of May 17th through May 19th. Dobson stated that they would not have a ribbon cutting on that day, but he would be setting something up for sponsors sometime in late May or early June. 6. Other Discussion Next meeting date will be Monday, June 3 , 2024 at Breuer Park. In the event of bad weather the meeting would move back to Village Hall. 7. Adjournment Motion Wojtak/Murray to adjourn at 6:28 pm. Motion passed. __________________________________________ Submitted By Tony Dobson, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director