Fourth of July Commission — Minutes

Fourth of July Committee MEETING MINUTES June 24, 2026 - 6:00 PM Activity & Recreation Center Willow Room 15321 W. National Avenue MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Polly Oldenburg called the meeting to order at 6:00PM 2. ROLL CALL; DECLARATION OF QUORUM; PUBLIC NOTICE Present: Commissioner Perkins, Commissioner Doyle, Commissioner Pfeiffer, Commissioner Mazzoni, Commissioner Bertsch, Fourth of July Coordinator Oldenburg, Testin Excused: Alderperson Joseph Stribl, Commissioner Marc Meyer,Commissioner Kathryn Erickson Staff Present: Chief Mark O’Connor (NBFD), Bobby Reid (NB Lions), Bob Rafel (Prospect Lions), Katie Roth (Recreation Manager), John Schoeber (Muscular Dystrophy), Captain Jason Chilicki (NB PD). A quorum was present and that the meeting was properly posted in compliance with open meetings law. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes MOTION: Motion to Approve Motion by: Commissioner Bertsch Second by: Commissioner Pfeiffer VOTE: Motion Passed 7-0 4. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT A. Monthly Activity and Financial Report MOTION: Motion to Approve Financials as presented Motion by: Commissioner Pfeiffer VOTE: Second by: Commissioner Mazzoni Motion Passed 7-0 5. CELEBRATION 2026 A. Discussion and possible vote on additional entertainment on grounds. B. Discussion and possible vote on addtional food / sales vendors on grounds. C. Discussion and possible vote on contests and tournaments hosted on grounds. The schedule may be adjusted to remove the Cup In-Hand kickball tournament due to no registration, and the Pickleball Tournament and Volleyball Tournament are being reviewed for low registration. D. Discussion and possible vote on fireworks and/or drone show. A note was made that the current fireworks vendor is retiring at the end of the season and a new vendor may be needed for 2027. E. Discussion and possible vote on parade entries. MOTION: Motion to Approve Simonson family bikes ($400) and Tripoli Motor Corps ($800) for the parade Motion by: Commissioner Bertsch Second by: Commissioner Pfeiffer VOTE: Motion Passed 7-0 F. Discussion and possible vote on commission golf carts. MOTION: Motion to Approve the amount of $6,200 for the golf carts for use during the July 4th festival for Above Par. Motion by: Commissioner Mazzoni Second by: Commissioner Perkins VOTE: Motion Passed 7-0 6. COMMUNICATIONS A. Chrome Fireworks update - B. Discussion regarding commissioner pie, parade and headquarters assignments. C. Discussion regarding grounds set-up. 7. SET NEXT MEETING DATE A. Next meeting date is Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the Willow Room of the New Berlin ARC located at 15321 W National Avenue, New Berlin 8. ADJOURN MOTION: Motion to Adjourn 7:12PM Motion by: Commissioner Mazzoni Second by: Commissioner Perkins VOTE: Motion Passed 7-0 Meeting adjourned at 7:12PM Respectfully Submitted, Lori Doyle, Secretary