Parks and Recreation Board

Village of East Troy Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes – September 10, 2018 Present: President Gary Budzien, Trustee John Alexander, Director Vickie Muszynski, Public Works Jason Equitz, Commissioners Steve Rostkowski, Annie Van Buren, Debbie Arendt Excused: Commissioners Jim Holm & Geri Mayotte Key Club Presenters: Tricia Harris, Logan Fitch, Maggie Donegan, Sophie Donegan, Erin Rice, Paul Friemoth Call to order – President Budzien called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm. Approve Park & Recreation Commission minutes from August 13, 2018. A motion to approve August 13, 2018 meeting minutes by Trustee Alexander and Second by Commissioner Van Buren. Motion carried. Dog Park – The Key Club from the High School did a presentation regarding a proposal of fund raising for a dog park next to the Village Hall. They inquired if the property was still available for such a project. Jason Equitz will check into if this area would need to be re-zoned. The committee is recommending that the next step would be to take the presentation to the Village Board at an upcoming October Meeting. The motion to approve by President Budzien and Second by Trustee Alexander. Motion carried. The Key Club is organizing a community night on Wednesday, September 26 at Gus’s Drive-in to start fund raising. Revenue/Expenditure Report – Nothing new to report at this time. Motion by Trustee Alexander to approve and Second by Commissioner Van Buren. Motion carried. Director’s Report – Muszynski shared that the last Movie night at Booth Lake had higher attendance than June and July. We will continue to pursue possible other locations for next summer. The Doggie Dip at Book Lake went well with 10 dogs attending. Archery Range – The Grand Opening was a success. The parking lot paving should be completed within the next 30 days. There was an area of the roof that could be covered more; Equitz will check into this issue to see what can be done. Park Signs – The replacement of the Park Signs will be starting with the following being done this year: Playmore, Archery Range, Lynndale, Mill Pond, Pulliam Nature Area, West Kettle Nature Area and Tom Rossmiller Sports Complex. The remainder village parks will not be completed until next year. Lake Bluff Walking Trails – A budget proposal of $5,000 is being recommended to put in walking trails. If the budget is approved, the next step is to send out a letters to residences close to the proposed trails to see if they have any concerns with this. We would need to map out a plan of where the trails would be placed. East Troy Dam – Commissioner Rostkowski inquired if decisions for the future plans have been made after the removal of the East Troy Dam. Trustee Alexander indicated that these decisions will be made by the Village Board at a later date. Adjourn – Motion by President Budzien to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 pm. Second by Trustee Alexander. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Arendt, Secretary Next Meeting Dates: October 8, 2018 November 12, 2018 January 14, 2019