TOWN OF TROY

PARK BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

 

Tuesday April 26, 2011

7:00 pm, Town Hall, Town of Troy

 

Members Present:

Jill Berke, Eric Starr, Suzanne Van Mele, Supervisor Jason Kjos, Charlie Macdonell,

 

Members Absent:

Jim Freund (excused), Greg Small (excused)

Others Present:

Park Rangers Ron Schock, Ron Roen, and Harvey Becker

 

 

Call to Order 

Chair Berke called the meeting of the Town of Troy Park Board to order at 7:05 PM. 

 

1.      Adoption of Agenda

Member Macdonell moved to adopt the agenda; second by Van Mele.  Motion was unanimously carried.

 

2.       Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the March 22, 2011 Park Board meeting were reviewed.  Supervisor Kjos moved to approve; second by Macdonell.  Motion unanimously carried.

 

3.      Budget Review of Park Revenue/Expenditures through April 2011; Approval of any Invoices

 

The park revenue and expenditures, through April 2011, as prepared by the Town Clerk, were reviewed.  Income to date was $180.00; expenses to date were $4,708.94.  Member Van Mele moved to approve, second by Macdonell.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

4.      Review current impact fees & county park funds

Impact fees available:  $60,760; and, County Park Funds available:  $ 95,336.09 as of April 2011.

 

5.      Review Park Ranger Report

Ranger Schock introduced newly hired Park Ranger Harvey Becker.

 

Ranger Schock also introduced a new daily log that consolidates more days/information per page.  Berke moved to approve the new format; Starr seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

6.   Park Ranger Uniform Proposal

Roen provided board members with three options for new Park Ranger uniforms and modeled some of the new attire. The price differences were not significant.  Motion by Macdonell to approve Option 1 at cost of $960.33 for three full uniforms, plus additional uniform items for former Constable Hermansen who is a back-up ranger; second by Kjos.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

7.  Park & Recreation Reports

 

      Cove Boat Ramp

a.                  Macdonell is working with Windmill Marina to do minor repairs on dock, which should be brought to the boat ramp within two weeks in preparation for installation.  Initially, it will be placed out of position, but later moved back into place when the high spring water recedes.

b.                  Macdonell is coordinating with Lebo Signs about a minor correction to the boat ramp regulations sign.

c.                  Striping has faded badly in the parking area and needs to be repainted.  Berke will contact the town crew to coordinate the project

 

      Glover Park

d.                  Eagle project recognition sign – matter to be on May park tour agenda and presented by Freund.

e.                  Prairie remnant – Starr has not heard back from Wayne Huhnke of Prairie Enthusiasts and matter will be on next park agenda.

f.                    Preparation for spring season – Berke reported that restroom cleaning has begun by Lyman Kopp.  Gary will restock toilet paper and Lyman will procure cleaning products.  Park Rangers will be asked to double check that restrooms are ready for this weekend’s first baseball tournament.

g.                  Dog station refills – member Small has volunteered to keep pet stations stocked with waste bags, and board approved change in procedure.  Berke to coordinate with maintenance crew and Small. 

h.                  Security matter – Supr. Sue Warren spoke with Jill about installing a surveillance camera.  Discussion and concensus to use device.  Park Rangers directed to contact Supr. Warren to assist in coordination of project.

i.                    Request by Hudson Boosters - Mcdonell provided information that the Hudson organization is interested in the purchase of a 22-25 acre parcel in the Hudson greater area for additional baseball fields.  Interested parties can contact Hudson Boosters’ representative Randy Lau for information. 

j.                     North parking area - Starr reported that the chain separating the parking area and the north baseball field is missing.  Berke will talk to the town crew about replacing it.

k.                  Report, other activity.  Reservation application and security deposit have been received from the River Falls Youth Baseball organization.  The application from the Hudson Boosters baseball organization is in process.

 

 
Pemble’s Access

a.                  Season preparation – Berke will talk to Ranger Schock to request he monitor the water levels since it is not likely the beach area will be accessible for visitors until later in May.  Van Mele will notify Darryl’s Septic about placing portable outdoor toilets before the Memorial Day weekend opening.

 

 

8.   Parks Volunteer Projects


Berke will create a news release for local newspapers to publish volunteer opportunities at Glover Park. Berke reviewed the list of possible volunteer projects that the board had previously approved.  Kjos also mentioned that county agricultural extension agents and 4-H leaders should get the news release also, since they could be good resources for volunteers.

 

9. Park Brochure on Web Page

Van Mele said that the town clerk posted the park brochure on the town’s web page, and she will meet with Sharon later to check for type and font size consistency.

 

10. Grant Opportunities for N. Glover Improvement

      Berke reported that Town Chairman Ray Knapp provided information from the Wisconsin Town’s Assoc. that state funding for road improvements for bicycle/pedestrian trails appears to be cut significantly this budget year, and that federal grants are available.  Jill noted that in 2010, the state Dept. of Transportation did approve at least one state grant to a township in Dane County for widening and paving of road shoulders for bicycle and pedestrian use.  However, as noted by Kjos, any grant money probably wouldn’t be available until after 2012, which is the year N. Glover is scheduled for improvement.  Berke requested that board members continue searching for possible funding sources, and she will continue to work with Patrick Beilfuss of Cedar Corp. for assistance and resource information.

 

11. May Meeting Date Change

The board tentatively rescheduled the May board meeting for May 31, unless all business can be covered during the May 10 park site tour.

 

12. Correspondence – letter from the County Parks Dept. noting that the first organizational meeting to review the county parks plan revision was changed to May 24.  Kjos and Berke are planning to attend the meeting as representatives of Troy at the Ag. Services Center in Baldwin. 

 

 

13.  Announcements – Since the St. Croix County Parks Dept. May 24 meeting date with all municipalities conflicts with the Park Board’s May meeting date, the board decided to tentatively meet May 31, only if necessary, and to make an effort to cover business at the May 10 park site tour meeting. 

 

 

14.  Adjournment

Member Kjos moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Van Mele.  Motion unanimously carried.  The March 26, 2011 meeting of the Town of Troy Park Board was adjourned at 8:45 PM.

 

Next Meeting:  May 10, 2011 – Site Visit – Meet at Cove Boat Ramp area at 5:30.