Meeting Minutes

PARK COMMISSION MINUTES August 2, 2023 Meeting called to order 9:35am Commission members in attendance: Fred Belay, Jennifer Meyer, Kathy Alf, Tom Roach, Barb Kleist, Dean Kallenbach and Tony Bischel; Guests Katie Hahn, John Langer, Dennis Mack Adopt Agenda; motion made by Kathy/ sec Tom and passed Approval of July 5 minutes; motion made by Jennifer/ sec Fred and passed Financial Report Total expenses paid in July $812.86 total YTD $8131.24 motion to approve report made by Jennifer/ sec Tom and passed Work log: Tom Roach 2 hours @ $15; motion to approve made by Jennifer / sec Kathy and passed Reimbursement to Jennifer Meyer Walgreens receipt $14.76 wasp spray; motion to approve made by Kathy/ sec Fred and passed Fast Signs Quote $65.14 for trash can at Conservancy; motion to approve made by Jennifer/ sec Fred and passed Waste Management to bill semi-annually rather than monthly to reduce administrative fees; motion to approve made by Jennifer/ sec Tony and passed Members and Guests Katie Hahn, Stewardship Specialist from Landmark shared information regarding the Conservation Easements with the Town of Union, general updates and future communication standards with the Commission. John Langer gave updates on his completed Scout Project at Sherman Creek Park. He and a team of 16 Scouts worked on maintenance of trails June 24. They started at the park entrance near Sherman Elementary and focused on cutting up dead trees and trees that were hanging over the trail. Dennis Mack from Cedar Corp presented a preliminary Pavilion Structural Upgrade proposal. He will finalize the plan and forward it this week. The Commission will have a special meeting Monday, August 7 at 9:30am to approve the Town of Union Pavilion Structural Upgrade motion made by Jennifer/ sec Barb and passed. This will allow the plan to be ready for the Town Board meeting August 8. Dennis also shared information about Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grants available through the Department of Transportation. Parks Discussion Tony presented the price quote requested at July’s meeting to do maintenance (cleaning up the trails) at the Conservancy. Approval of a $2000 budget for the project; motion made by Barb/ sec Tom and passed Next meeting Wednesday, September 6 @ 9:30am Meeting adjourned 11:58am; motion made by Dean/ sec Jennifer