Members Present: John Schuster, Gail Amsler Signe Schecher, Jonathan
Jensen, Julie Kluz, Mayor Bosak
Members Absent: Jim Engels
Also Present: None
The meeting was called to order at 5:20 PM, and roll call was taken.
Jensen/Kluz to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Jensen/Kluz to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Playground Equipment:
Installed new equipment at the Wild Goose Park. Unsure of what will happen with the merry-go-round. Will check back in a few weeks with the owner.
Budget(review):
Gail distributed the reconciliation of expenditure requests to proposed budget for public hearing. There needed to be a 12% cut. She will plan on attending free conferences, along with other cuts including maintenance. Discussed the importance of continuing education. Hopefully it will be a short lived budget cut.
Evaluation:
We filled out form after Gail left.
Directors Report:
New Business: None
Old Business: None
Set date and time for next meeting: January 19 th, 2010 at 5:15 PM.
Jensen/Signe to adjourn the meeting at 6:02 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Julie Kluz
Members Present: John Schuster, Jim Engels, Gail Amsler, Julie Kluz, Jonathan Jensen, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Signe Schecher
Also Present: None
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM and roll call was taken.
Jensen/Kluz to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Jensen/Kluz to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Public Comments: Chad discussed getting cheaper cameras.
Review Applicants for Assistant Director: Choose two applicants to interview November 10 th at 6:00 PM.
Playground Equipment: Install new equipment on November 2 nd in the morning at the Wild Goose Park. A resident has a Merry Go Round. Still negotiating price. Hoping to spend $400.00 to $500.00 on it versus spending $5,000.00. Jensen/Engels to approve up to spend up to $500.00 for merry go round from Voight.
Walking Program: Would like to change days from Monday to Friday to Monday to Thursday starting after Thanksgiving on November 29 th. This is due to availability to get door unlocked once the snow starts falling.
Park Cameras/Lighting Amended 10/18/2010 10:00 A.M.: Will discuss towards springtime.
Directors Report: Finished flag football. Soccer finishes on the 30 th of October. Swimming has 16 people signed up. Basketball skills started. Dodgeball starts at the end of the month. Girls basketball has two teams. Concession volunteers needed on October 30 th and November 6 th. Gail attended a conference. Co-ed volleyball begins.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Set Date and Time for the next meeting: November 10 th, 2010 at 6:00 PM for interviews.
Jensen/Engels to adjourn meeting at 6:00 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Julie Kluz
Members Present: John Schuster, Jim Engels, Signe Schecher, Julie Kluz, Gail Amsler, and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Jonathan Jensen
Also Present: None
The meeting was called to order at 5:17 PM and roll call was taken.
Schecher/Engels to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Engels/Kluz to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Public Comments: None
2011 Budget:
Gail explained some of the changes. A lot of the changes are because Kevin was salary and she is part time. Lights will need to be fixed on two of the fields. The parts are old and obsolete. Wiring on the lighting is falling apart. Schecher/Engels to approve the budget for 2011 and to send to the Finance Committee. Motion carried.
Assistant Helper:
Looking for an Assistant Recreation Director. A year long position. Majority of the time is in the summer. Hours vary in fall, winter, spring with increased hours and flexibility during summer months. Must be able to work some nights and weekends. Hourly rate would be $9.00 to $12.00 based on knowledge and abilities. Schecher/Engels to place ad for Recreation Assistant. Motion carried.
Directors Report:
The soccer program has started. Uniforms are in. Working on basketball and volleyball. Fall/Spring/Winter book is out.
New Business: None
Old Business: None
Set Date and Time for the next meeting: October 20 th at 5:15 PM.
Engels/Schecher to adjourn meeting at 6:05 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Julie Kluz
Members Present: JohnSchuster, Jim Engels, Julie Kluz, Jonathan Jensen, Gail Amsler, and Mayor Bosak
Common Council Members: Robert Affeld, Michael Breitweiser, Butch Chase, Daniel Schamberger, and Jason Buske
Members Absent: Signe Schecher
Also Present: Tim from Hammes Fire and Safety
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM and roll call was taken.
Jensen/Kluz to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Engels/Jensen to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Playground Equipment:
Kids are asking about adding to the Wild Goose Park. It would cost about $10,000.00 for large add on. Can also be ordered individually. Approximately 4K discount has been given by Lee Recreation. We need about 4 volunteers to put it together and concrete. There is about 14,000.00 in the account. Jensen/Kluz to send to the City Finance Committee to spend up to $11,000.00 on playground equipment including installation at the Wild Good Park. Motion carried.
Soccer League:
Into Kettle Moraine League. Will have concession stand. New soccer goals were purchased for us. No league fee. $35.00 covers the cost. It is a U12 league. There are four home games at the Wild Goose Park.
Directors Report:
Fall/Winter and Spring Brochure is being prepared. New budget for next month is being finished. Getting park ready for Juneau August Fest.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Cameras / Hammes Fire & Safety:
Tim brought in two cameras to show how everything will look. Engels/Jensen to resend the original quote to the Common Council. Motion carried.
Set Date and Time for the next meeting: September 15 th, 2010 at 5:15 PM.
Kluz/Jensen to adjourn meeting at 6:27. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported By:
Julie Kluz
Members Present: John Schuster, Gail Amsler, Jonathan Jensen, Jim Engels, Julie Kluz and Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Signe Schecher
Also Present: None
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM and roll call was taken.
Engels/Kluz to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Engels/Kluz to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Public Comment: None
Cameras:
Jensen/Kluz to recommend to the City Finance Committee to spend up to $8,900.00 with Hammes Fire and Safety for cameras. Motion carried. Second quote from Inter Quest was for $9,959.97.
Directors Report:
There was a situation that has been resolved. A lot of equipment needed to be replaced. Concessions are going well.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Set date and time for the next meeting: Wednesday, August 25 th, 2010 at 5:15 at City Hall.
Ebgels/Kluz to adjourn meeting at 6:40 PM. Motion carried
Minutes Reported By:
Julie Kluz
Members Present: John Schuster, Gail Amsler, Jonathan Jensen, Julie Kluz, Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Signe Schecher and Jim Engels
Also Present: None
The meeting was called to order at 5:28 PM and roll call was taken.
Jensen/Kluz to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Jensen/Kluz to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Cameras:
Detective Beal received quotes:
1. Hemmes Fire and Safety for $6,192.51. They are not wireless so they will have to dig a trench.
2. Interquest includes everything. Our people would have to hook it up to the electrical. Their price is $9,959.97.
They will both be here to give presentation at the next Recreation meeting. Will have to see how many extras both places will charge. $10,350.00 is what we have in the fund.
Horicon Baseball Legion Teams:
They decided to not come here.
Men and Women Concession Cooler:
$1,350.95 from All Bran. Comes with 30 day parts and labor. This is a used one. $2,550.00 from Bush Refrigeration. Pretty sure this includes delivery. This is a brand new one. Gail will call Bush on Monday to see which size this price is for. Jensen/Kluz to let Gail decide which cooler to purchase for the Community Center up to $3,000.00.
Playground Equipment:
New slide part has been ordered. If new one is vandalized, there will be an open slide put in. Should be in next week. They will set up a time to install it once it comes in.
Dodge County Gazebo:
Bosak emailed and told them we are interested in it. Gail talked to Chad and he said it would need some work. Will have to check the cost and see if it’s a worthwhile move.
Director’s Report:
Gail gave an update on summer help. Will need to do something about the cracks on the tennis courts soon.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Set date and time for the next meeting: Thursday, July 15 th, 2010 at 5:15 at City Hall.
Jensen/Kluz to adjourn meeting at 6:22 PM. Motion carried
Minutes Reported By:
Julie Kluz
Members Present: John Schuster, Jonathan Jensen, Jim Engels, Julie Kluz, Gail Amsler, Mayor Bosak
Members Absent: Signe Schecher
Also Present: Dave Beal
The meeting was called to order at 5:17 PM and roll call was taken.
Engels/Jensen to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Jensen/Engels to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Cameras:
Detective Beal discussed the pros and cons to the location of the system in the utility building vs. the Recreation Center. Discussed lighting and location of the cameras. Will be getting a quote within a week or two from Inter Quest. Will get more quotes to compare.
Neosho Night Games:
Howard said he could run the concessions if needed. Otherwise, they can bring coolers. Will give them several different options. Engels/Jensen to have Gail tell them $50.00 per night for them to run concessions outside or if we run the concession that they get the field for free.
Men and Women Concession Cooler:
The United Cooperative will be getting back to us soon with a price for the cooler. Detective Beal will check on when the soda contract is up with the city. Initially said would be around $400.00 but may check into donating it. Gail passed out different information regarding coolers.
Summer Help:
Waiting on drug test results. Brent started today. Matt will be starting soon.
Playground Equipment:
Tunnel slide will cost approximately $1,400.00 from the company. They caught the individual and he is 17. Clyman is having the same issue with their tunnel slide. Considering eliminating the tunnel slide if this continues and replace with and open slide.
Community Center Keys:
There are alot of keys out there. Discussed a lock box with a changeable code. Will look into getting cameras at the doors. Gail will check to see how much money it would cost for two doors to have these locks changed.
Director’s Report:
Programs are up. Three softball girls teams and possibly 4. Soccer hoping to bring a team to Brownsville. Gail is waiting to hear back from several places.
News Business: None
Old Business: None
Set Date and Time for next meeting: June 16 th, 2010 at 5:15.
Jensen/Kluz to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 PM. Motion carried.
Minutes Reported by:
Julie Kluz
Members Present: John Schuster, Signe Schecher, Jonathan Jensen, Julie Kluz, Mayor Bosak, and Gail Amsler
Members Absent: Jim Engels
Also Present: None
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM and roll call was taken.
Signe/Kluz to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Schuster/Kluz to adjourn into closed session as per §19.85 (1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Motion carried.
Schuster/Kluz to reconvene into open session as per § 19.85 (2) and disclose findings if any. Motion carried.
Interviews to be held on Monday at 5:30 PM at City Hall.
Old Business: Gail will call and let her know that the 4-H fund raiser is ok to be held at the Wild Goose Park. She will need to reserve it but there will be no charge.
New Business: None
Set date and time for the next meeting: Monday, April 19 th at 5:30 at City Hall.
Schuster/Kluz to adjourn meeting at 6:32 PM. Motion carried
Minutes Reported By:
Julie Kluz
Members Present: John Schuster, Signe Schecher, Jonathan Jensen, Jim Engels, Julie Kluz, Mayor Bosak, Gail Amsler
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Chad Stange
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM and roll call was taken.
Engels/Kluz to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Engels/Kluzto approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Howard Zubke – Rock River Baseball League. (AMENDED 3-16-10 at 8:30 AM)
Discussed running concessions and asked about the pony team. He will run concessions if we want him to. Neosho would like to play 2 or 3 night games here on Fridays, He will let Wes know and will need to make sure the field will be available. He will contact Gail about scheduling.
Wages for Kevin Klueger – Soccer - $750.00.
Schuster/Engels to pay Kevin Klueger $800.00 this summer. Motion carried. Horicon may be coming here.
Jensen/Engels to adjourn into closed session as per § 19.85 (1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Motion carried.
Field Maintenance Position.
Recreation Director Position.
Jensen/Engels to reconvene into open session as per § 19.85 (2) and disclose findings if any. Motion carried.
Engels/Schecher to have ad run on website, Independent News, Daily Citizen and the Watertown Daily Times for 16 hours per week field maintenance position and temporary summer recreation employment, not to exceed 40 hours per week.
Ads will be run from March 22 nd to April 9 th. Recreation Committee will meet Thursday, April 15 th and go through applications and choose who to interview at City Hall at 5:15.
Will also meet April 19 th with City Personnel and make recommendations to go to the Common Council on April 20 th.
Engels/Jensen to hire Gail Amsler at rate stated in Step J 17, which is $16.55 per hour as Recreation Director to be sent to personnel.
Easter Egg Hunt – March 27 th at 10:00 AM.
Gail has been filling eggs and has been receiving some help. She should be all set. John said to let him know if more help is needed.
Sign at Community Center for Summer Sign Up.
Will set hours and have them at City Hall.
Director’s Report. No report.
Old Business: No report.
New Business: No report.
Set date and time for the next meeting: April 15 th, 2010 at 5:15 at City Hall.
Engels/Jensen to adjourn meeting at 6:58 PM. Motion carried
Minutes Reported By:
Julie Kluz
Members Present: John Schuster, Julie Kluz, Sign Schecher, Gail Amsler, Jonathan Jensen, Mayor Bosak, Jim Engels
Members Absent: None
Also Present: None
The meeting was called to order and roll call was taken.
Jensen/Schecher to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Jensen/Kluz to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Recreation Director Position:
Received letter of resignation. Schecher/Jensen to accept his letter of resignation with regret on March 11 th, 2010.
Set date and time for the next meeting: March 17 th, 2010 at 5:15 PM.
Jensen/Engels to adjourn meeting at 6:18 PM. Motion carried
Minutes Reported By:
Julie Kluz
Members Present: John Schuster, Kevin Lauer, Signe Schecher, Jonathan Jensen, Jim Engels, Julie Kluz, and Mayor Bosak
Members Absent: None
Also Present: None
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 PM and roll call was taken.
Jensen/Engels to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Engels/Kluz to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Public Comments:
None
Summer Brochure:
Gail is proofreading the brochure. New programs were discussed. One would possibly be golf with one class for kids and one for adults.
Basketball Hoops Quote:
Originally estimate was around $5,000.00. Estimate came back at over $9,000.00. Received additional $500.00 from Wal-Mart. Discussed getting glass backboards instead.
Director’s Report:
March volleyball is beginning.
Old Business:
Phone situation is taken care of. New one intercoms between departments only. There is nothing that can be done. Will see how much it is costing. Discussed cameras in park. It is funded for.
New Business:
None
Set date and time for the next meeting: March 17 th, 2010 at 5:15 PM.
Jensen/Schusterto adjourn meeting at 5:45 PM. Motion carried
Minutes Reported By:
Julie Kluz
Members Present: John Schuster, Kevin Lauer, Jonathan Jensen, Jim Engels, Julie Kluz, Mayor Ron Bosak
Members Absent: Signe Schecher
Also Present: None
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 PM and roll call was taken.
Jensen/Kluz to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Jensen/Kluz to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
Public Comments: None
Wal-Mart Grant:
Just for fun received $1,000.00 through Wal-Mart. Additional $500.00 toward class. Discussed putting glass backboards and being able to lift hoops. Total will be approximately $5,000.00 but will know more next week.
Skate Park Funds:
Skate park will not be happening due to lack of funds and interest. There is a total of about $2,100.00 to $2,200.00 currently in the fund. Jensen/Engels to transfer funds from the skate park account into the regular recreation equipment fund and to send this recommendation to the City Finance Committee for approval. Motion carried.
Phone System:
New system was put in but with new number. Currently two phones are hooked up. John will take care of switching new phone system to 386-4812 number.
Office Hours:
We need to advertise summer position one time. Discussed how Kevin should handle hours. Winter will not be too difficult to handle but the summer hours will be more difficult. This will basically be a trial year to see how it works out.
Summer Fees:
Kevin handed out proposed 2010 Summer Fees. Discussed adding a $5.00 late registration fee. Jensen/Engels to approve 2010 fees as proposed plus $5.00 late fee. Motion carried.
Director’s Report:
Dance class was cancelled due to the low numbers
Basketball: 4 th and 5 th grade had 10 kids
3 rd and 4 th grade had 10 kids
5 th grade had 9 kids
New Business: None
Old Business:
Now Horicon does not know if they will need to use our fields. Kevin is waiting to hear back.
Set date and time for the next meeting: February 17th, 2010 at 5:15 PM.
Engels/Jensen to adjourn meeting at 5:27 PM. Motion carried
Minutes Reported By:
Julie Kluz