PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING ... - City of Muskego

PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEETING - MARCH 12, 1979
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Arrowood at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: K. Wesell, M. Weed, R. Manchester, Paul Ussel,
Park Director Fred Baewer.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
Mr. Fielder appeared before the Board with a request to
use Idle Isle on July 22, 1979 for a wedding which he
believed would be attended by about 150 people. The use
of electricity was also requested at that time.
M. Weed made a motion that the party have permission for a
beer permit with the approval of the common council. The
motion was seconded by Paul Ussel and carried.
Representatives from the Greater Muskego Senior Citizens
requested a gas allotment for transporting persons in
cars, campers, vans, etc., when a bus is full and a second
bus is not filled to meet the cost, or a small overrun occurs,
in which case a second bus would not be considered feasible.
At this time, other types of vechicles would be used. All
activities would be sanctioned as a Parks & Recreation trip.
A suggestion to have a vehicle follow in the event that someone
becomes ill, etc., was also presented and the department will
look into same. The Parks & Recreation Director is also going
to look into the insurance responsibility during the trips
and whether or not the city would be liable for any accidents
should they occur.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Preliminary plans by Schreiber and Associates for the Bluhm
Farm Complex were reviewed and the cost discussed. Mr. Ussel
moved that the Board give Schreiber and Associates permission
to go ahead on Phase 1 of the Complex. Mr. Manchester seconded
the motion and it was carried.
Discussion on a wage review for seasonal employees was tabled
until the next meeting.
Purchase of a vechicle was discussed and Karen Wesell made
a motion to reject all bids on 4 wheel vehicles and to
purchase the CJ 7 Jeep with a back seat and rust proofing
at a cost of $8150.00. The motion was seconded by Mike Weed:.
Carried.

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NEW BUSINESS
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Recommendations were presented to the Board by Director
Baewer regarding the vacant baseball coaching positions.
The following were those recommendations:
Land 0 Lakes . . . . . . . Joe Beatka
High School Varsity. . , . Richard Henneberry
High School Jr. Varsity. . Jeffrey Tuler
County Puddles . . . . . . Gerald Thompson
The recommendations were considered and a motion was made
by Paul Ussel and seconded by Karen Wesell to accept same.
Motion carried.
DIRECMR'S REPORT
Internship Program - Fred discussed the possibility of having
a college student majoring in Parks & Recreation working within
the department during the year. The students would receive col-
lege credits which the University requires for graduation. Paul
Ussel moved that if an intern does apply to our department,
the Board take the necessary action to acquire him/her. Motion
seconded by R. Manchester and carried.
A tentative plan was presented for Board review and approval
to expand our office space (map enclosed). Dui to the present
conditions, our personel are interfering with each other's
operation. Fred proposed to panel an office in the room where
the maps and paper are now being stored. A 9 x 10 area is
only required. The parks crew will panel and place the ceiling
in. Gerry Lee would aid in the lighting. The remainder of
the room would continue to be used for storage. The monies
would come from the $500.00 budgeted for partitions. A
motion was made by Paul Ussel to approve the plans to build
an addition to the present office area, per previous plans,
The motion was seconded by M. Weed and carried.
Heavy duty trailers prices were reviewed by the Board. It was
discussed whether to go with a 12' ft. deck or a 14' ft. deck.
To meet the needs of the parks, the Board chose the 14' ft.
deck and instructed Fred to purchase one for $2886.00 as
budgeted in the Capital Budget.
With the purchase of a 1979 CJ-7 Jeep, the Board will place
an article in the paper requesting bids for the old 1967
Jeep, and plow. This will be a closed bid, subject to

Parks & Recreation Board Meeting - March 12, 1979
Bonds review.
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To aid in the need for softball diamonds this summer,
Fred discussed the use of the field south of the high school.
Upon the School Board approval, the park and softball league
would upgrade the field by aerating it, skinning the infield,
and maintaining the field during the season.
PARK REPORT
A report submitted by Peter Theis, Park Forman, started
that top priorities the past weeks has been getting the
summer equipment in working order. He also stated that
Matt Bennett had begun employment with the Parks Dept.
on the 5th of March.
All recreation centers and parks have been continually
maintained and repairs made, where and when needed.
Mr. Theis expressed concern over the crowded conditions
and lack of working space in the shop.(Park Report Enclosed)
Next meeting date is April 9th, at 7~30 P.M.
Paul Ussel moved to adjourn the meeting and Mike Weed
seconded. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at lo:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Wesell, for Tom Raiman
Secretary, Parks & Recreation Board

PARR REPORT 3112179
Top priorities the past weeks have been getting the summer
equipment in working order. Our Jacobsen has 'been com-
pleted and our attention now is on the Toro and Simplicity.
Other equipment in good working condition includes two
push mowers, a Smithco weed sprayer, and ball diamond
liner. Items which will need to be looked at in the
following weeks are the weed trimmer (Green Machine)
and the Toro Sand Pro. All vehicles have been kept in
order. The only problem which we are having now is with
the pump on the power take-off unit on the GMC.
Matt Bennett has been a welcome addition to the crew.
He began with our department on the 5th of March and I
am satisfied with his contributions thus far.
All recreation centers and parks have been continually
maintained and repairs made, where and when needed.
My only real concern has been the lack of space in our
shop. Since we have moved the lawn mowing equipment inside,
and with the purchase of a new vehicle, things are crowded
in the garage working area.
Peter Theis, Park Forman

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The following persons are recommended to fill the
coaching positions sponsored by the Parks & Recreation
Department:
LAND-O-LAKES . . . . . . Joe Beatka
HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY. . e Richard Henneberry
HIGH SCHOOL JR. VARSITY. Jeffrey Tuler
COUNTRY PUDDLES . . . . . Gerald Thompson
Experience
Joe Beatka - County Puddles Coach 2 yrs.
JV Coach 3 yrs.
H.S. Varsity Coach 3 yrs.
Land-O-Lakes 7 yrs.
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Richard Henneberry - Varsity Coach 2 seasons
Player 20 yrs.
Jeffrey Tuler - Assistant Coach, Hamilton High School, 7 yrs.
Player 10 yrs. (including several cham-
pion teams)
Gerald Thompson - Coach Eisenhower Middle School 1 yr.
Football & Basketball Coach
Umpire 12 months
Coach Conne Mack Team 2 seasons
Coach Muskego City League 2 seasons