Meeting Minutes
Town of Geneva Park Commission
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Geneva Town Hall
N3496 Como Road, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

1. Chair John Packard called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
A. Meeting was duly posted.

2. Roll call was taken. In attendance were: Penny Wagner, Dawn Schiefelbein, John Packard, Lynn Wesoleck, Dominick Bierdek and Margaret Downing. Mike Sarton-excused absence.

3. Agenda Approval
A. Dominick moves to approve the Agenda. Penny seconded the motion.
B. Motion carried 5-0-0

4. Approval of minutes
A. Lynn moves to approve the minutes of July 2, 2009. Penny seconded the motion
B. Motion carried 5-0-0

5. Public Comment
A. None

6. Old Business
A. Man Hour Log passed around to members.

B. Queen Road (Korona) Property Future Plans
1) John Packard called four surveyors for a bid on surveying the property; topo and tree location. Three verbal quotes were obtained:
Jensen & Olson $600 – if done in November, $450
Krott Surveying $300 Topo and Trees – He surveyed this property in 1999; no creek shown on the survey at that time.
Pathfinder Surveying, Jeff $300 Topo and $900 with tree location
Walworth County Surveying is no longer in business.
2) Dawn moves to hire Krott Surveying at $300. Lynn seconds the motion.
3) Motion carried 5-0-0
4) Any permits for the work on the property will need to be done by Dec. 1

C. Charlotte Peterson Park Picnic Table – Lynn Wesoleck
1) Lynn presented several choices with varying price ranges for a composite picnic table.
2) Lynn moves to order Preference #1 for $220 plus shipping. Penny seconds the motion.
3) Motion carried 5-0-0
4) Picnic table will be assembled and placed in the park.

D. DLNT Nature Trail Boardwalk: Mike Sarton, not present. Packard reports:
1) Mike and Pam Shense (DNR) have been in contact via email regarding the design of the boardwalk.
2) The Army Corps of Engineers now questions the wetland description of that portion of the trail. Positive feelings regarding permit approval.
3) Mike will report on progress at next meeting.

E. DLNT Bids for Repair of Bridge
1) Timber to be replaced and bolt 2x8’s.
2) Dawn moves to hire Mike Johnson to repair the DLNT Bridge at $550 maximum cost. Lynn seconds the motion.
3) Motion carried 5-0-0.

F. Como entrance Sign Motto – Margaret Downing
1) Very few entries received. No winner chosen yet.
2) Margaret to mail out copies of the entries to us to choose the top ten for a Town motto.
3) John moves to table this for next meeting. Lynn seconds the motion.
4) Motion carried 5-0-0.

G. Lake Como Auto Salvage Update – Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC
1) Jamie Rybarczyk, Senior Planner, gave presentation on the Company’s background in Conceptual Park Designs.
2) Foth will be working closely with the Park Comm. and Brian Henricks on design and park features with revenue for the Town in mind.
3) The Park will be built in phases.
4) Some things to consider are:
Public Outreach – PIM and survey, working with Plan Commission and DNR, linking the park with the dam across Hwy H which might require a speed limit change, possibly acquiring the Perez property for access and expand the area.
4) Good chance of getting a Land Stewardship Grant
5) Still need a budget to work with.

7. New Business
A. Treasurer Report given by Lynn Wesoleck. Copy to Secretary.
1) Dominick moves to accept the Treasurers report as read. Penny seconds the motion.
2) Motion carried 5-0-0
B. Lynn requests the purchase of an Earth Day 2010 raffle license at $25.00.
4) John moves to approve the request. Dominick seconds the motion.
5) Motion carried 5-0-0.


C. Candidate for Board Opening: Alice Winn Lubinski
1) Alice introduced herself, gave us her creative and artistic background, and expressed her interest in joining the Park Commission.
2) John Packard explained what the Park Commission’s role is in the community; past and future projects.
3) John moves to recommend Alice to the Town Board at their next meeting. Lynn seconds the motion.
4) Motion carried 5-0-0.

8. Directive to Town Board Attendees at the Monday, August 24, 2009 meeting
A. John will give update on the Charlotte Peterson Park, Korona Park survey and topo, and the DLNT bridge repair. He will also recommend Alice Winn Lubinski for the opening on the Park Commission Board

9. Confirm next meeting date
A. September 3, 2009 @ 6:30 p.m. at the Town of Geneva Town Hall

10. Report by Park Commission Chair: John Packard
A. The Fun Festival was Fun! Had a great time!

11. Adjournment
A. Lynn moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
B. Dominick seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0-0