Sept 2021 Meeting Minutes
The September 28, 2021 meeting was called to order by President Mark Bombinski at 740 PM at Tanner’s Bar and Grill. The March minutes were read by Lisa Breu . A motion was made to accept the meeting minutes as corrected. Clubs in attendance were: Berlin River RidersDriftersOmro DriftbustersPoyganaire’sSno-ScatsSpringbrook Wolff’s PackWinnebago Sno-Pioneers Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Lisa Breu and accepted with a motion by Debbie Beyer and seconded by Mark Bombinski with the following ending balances. Please come to an Alliance meeting to see a copy of the Treasurer’s report. Director’s Report Trail and Grooming Report Winneconne Trails – Meeting with Paul Olsen, Luke Tennant, trail same as last year, Snow fence to keep people out of the park. Kwik Trip access: can cross the road but need to work out a way to get into Kwik Trip. In the past the trail came in behind K&J Beverage There may have been ditching deep which may make it not work. Old business By-Laws – Changes/Corrections: Lisa will send the revised by-laws to Jason for updating. Fiscal year was changed. One club one vote. Re Defined the names of officers and updated their duties. Staggered officer elections. Minimum of 3 clubs to constitute a quorum. President casts the tie breaker Article 4 section 4 and article 5 are the same Keep in article 5 Article 3 bullet A section 1 meet all state requirements to be classified as a snowmobile club. Article 4 section 3 change without notice to membership to with notice to membership. New business Adjourn Next meeting is Oct. 26th at Tanners Tap at 7:30 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Paul VillwockWCSA Secretary
March 2021 Meeting Minutes
The March 21, 2021 meeting was called to order by President Jason Ollanketo at 7:45 PM at Tanner’s and Grill. The February minutes were read by Paul Villwock. A motion was made to accept the meeting minutes. Minutes were accepted. Clubs in attendance were: Berlin River RidersDriftersEurekaOmro DriftbustersPoyganaire’sSno-ScatsSpringbrook Wolff’s PackWinnebago Sno-Pioneers Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Lisa Breu and accepted with the following ending balances. Some clubs still need to get dues in. (Wolf Runners – dues & ad) Please come to an Alliance meeting to see a copy of the Treasurer’s report. Director’s Report Trail and Grooming Report Old business New business Adjourn Next meeting is Sept. 28th at Tanners Tap at 7:30 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Paul Villwock WCSA Secretary
Feb 2021 Meeting Minutes
The February 22, 2021 meeting was called to order by President Jason Ollanketo at 7:42 PM at Tanner’s Bar and Grill. The January minutes were read by Paul Villwock. A motion was made to accept the meeting minutes as corrected. Minutes were accepted. Clubs in attendance were: Berlin River RidersDriftersEurekaOmro DriftbustersPoyganaire’sSno-ScatsSpringbrook Wolff’s PackWinnebago Sno-PioneersWinneconne Wolfrunners Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Lisa Breu and accepted with a motion by Debbie Beyer and seconded by Mark Bombinski with the following ending balances. Please come to an Alliance meeting to see a copy of the Treasurer’s report. Director’s Report Trail and Grooming Report Old business New business Adjourn Next meeting is Apri 27th at Tanners Tap at 7:30 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Paul Villwock WCSA Secretary
Jan 2021 Meeting Minutes
The January 26th, 2021 meeting was called to order by President Jason Ollanketo at 7:34 PM at Tanner’s Bar and Grill. The December minutes were read by Paul Villwock. A motion was made to accept the meeting minutes as corrected by Jim Kumbier and seconded by Debbie Beyer. Minutes were accepted. Clubs in attendance were: Springbrook Wolff’s PackSno-PioneersPoyganaire’sDriftersOmro DriftbustersBerlin River RidersSno-Scats Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Lisa Breu and accepted with a motion by Marcie Conklin and seconded by Debbie Beyer with the following ending balances. Please join the Alliance to see a copy of the Treasurer’s report. Director’s Report Trail and Grooming Report Old business New business Adjourn Next meeting is February 23rd at Tanners Tap at 7:30 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Paul Villwock WCSA Secretary
Dec 2020 Meeting Minutes
The December 22, 2020 meeting was called to order by President Jason Ollanketo at 7:40 PM at Tanner’s Bar and Grill. The December minutes were read by Paul Villwock. A motion was made to accept the meeting minutes as corrected by Debbie Beyer and seconded by Marcie Conklin. Minutes were accepted. Clubs in attendance were: Springbrook Wolff’s PackSno-PioneersPoyganaire’sDriftersOmro DriftbustersBerlin River RidersSno-ScatsWaukau Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Lisa Breu and accepted with a motion by Jeff Miller and seconded by Paul Villwock with the following ending balances. Please join the Alliance to see a copy of the Treasurer’s report. Director’s Report Trail and Grooming Report Old business New business Adjourn Next meeting is January 26th at Tanners Tap at 7:30 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Paul Villwock WCSA Secretary
Nov 2020 Meeting Minutes
The November 24th, 2020 meeting was called to order by President Jason Ollanketo at 7:37 PM at Tanner’s Bar and Grill. The December minutes were read by Paul Villwock. A motion was made to accept the meeting minutes by Debbie Beyer and seconded by Jason Ollanketo. Minutes were accepted. Clubs in attendance were: Springbrook Wolff’s PackSno-PioneersPoyganaire’s Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Lisa Breu and accepted with a motion by Jeff Miller and seconded by Paul Villwock with the following ending balances. Please join the Alliance to see a copy of the Treasurer’s Report. Director’s Report Trail and Grooming Report Old business Map Update Dec. 8th, 10th, 12th Class 2 6-9pm, 12-3pm at the Boy & Girls Club in Neenah, 22 kids signed up. New business Adjourn Next meeting is December 22nd, at Tanners Tap at 7:30 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Paul Villwock WCSA Secretary
Winnebago County Snowmobile Alliance meeting MinutesOctober 27, 2020 – Tanners Bowl Bar and Grill October 2020 Alliance Meeting Minutes The October 27th, 2020 meeting was called to order by President Jason Ollanketo at 7:38 PM at Tanner’s Bar and Grill. The December minutes were read by Jeff Miller. A motion was made to accept the meeting minutes by Debbie Beyer and seconded by Marcie Conklin. Minutes were accepted. Clubs in attendance were: Springbrook, Wolff’s Pack, Sno-Pioneers, Sno-Scats, Omro Drift Busters, Poyganaire’s, Berlin River Riders, Eureka Belt Busters, Waukau Driftskippers Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Lisa Breu and accepted with a motion by Debbie Beyer and seconded with the following ending balances. Please join the Alliance to see a copy of the Treasurer’s Report. All CD’s are on a 3 year term. Due to limited bank hours Lisa has made little progress. CD’s will remain at Oshkosh Community Credit Union Director’s Report The buzz online about removing trail signs was about 1 sign with 1 landowner. The issue is being handled favorably. Off-road council met and even Dave was not asked to remain snowmobiling still has good representation. There were 350 mi of new trail approved. They went down to #7 on their checklist to use up funds. So, keep track of the work done to submitted sections as status is effective this year (i.e. C2 & C11). New Group – Deer Hunting Stake Group – will cover concerns & conflicts between numerous user groups (Snowmobile, agriculture, CWD, etc.) Reminder that clubs should at least be incorporated if not 501C. Watch gross profit as there – $25,000. Clubs that allow ATV and/or UTV use there is an additional $200/mi. available for grooming. Treasurer Note: Happy that the AWSC made $2,100 in calendar sales beating MI again. Blue Mound Issue- Finial draft due in Nov. so watch for comment notice. Due to COVID-12 there won’t be in person public meetings so we need a good online response. Update from Stormy: Renewal numbers almost halfway thru last year’s registrations ahead of last year’s timeline. About 8-9 of 10 calls are about registration lapse. Locally some clubs have seen a lot of unregistered sleds on the trails. Trail passes so far: 64,733 $10 passes, 81,551 $30 passes, 22,295 Non-resident passes. Also there are 603 clubs in the state. Headlight Barrier Bill – working on final wording with the state and adding a dim headlight clause. GPS tracking mandatory for 2021 grooming season – not required for trail prep. The $250/unit is fundable. There will be a 6 hr delay in reporting. New Exec. Director – Mike Holden, it was a close race. Other stats: #1 complaint is Trespassing, 1,700 magazines returned so update your address, see snowmoblieinfo.org for ACSA Facts & Myths about Snowmobiling publication, very few Club minutes sent in. Trail and Grooming Report All grooming contracts have been handed out. Did everyone get their checks? They should have arrived mid-Oct. around the 10-13th. SNARS – Last year’s reports are loaded in the legacy section as public record. Use temp account with Reports20 password to access. Old businessMap Update Jason brought 100 maps to the meeting The last UR here map/sign left is spoken for New business Mike G has the new AWSC $100 raffle tickets. Should we donate to the Oconto Area for storm damage cleanup? Safety Classes Dec. 5th 1 day class at Westwood golf course 8:30am-5pm, 25 kid cap. Dec. 1st, 3rd, 12th Class 1 6-9pm, 8-11am at the Boy & Girls Club in Neenah Dec. 8th, 10th, 12th Class 2 6-9pm, 12-3pm at the Boy & Girls Club in Neenah Adjourn A motion to adjourn was made by Debbie Beyer and seconded by Amy Markam. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm. Next meeting is Tuesday November 24th, at Tanners Tap at 7:30 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Paul Villwock WCSA Secretary Location: Tanner Tap, 207 W Main St. Omro, WI 54963. 2020 Meeting Dates: November 24th, December 22nd.
Winnebago County Snowmobile Alliance meeting MinutesSeptember 22, 2020 – Tanners Bowl Bar and Grill September 2020 Alliance Meeting Minutes The September 22nd, 2020 meeting was called to order by President Jason Ollanketo at 7:38 PM at Tanner’s Bar and Grill. The December minutes were read by Jeff Miller. A motion was made to accept the meeting minutes by Marcie Conklin and seconded by Debbie Beyer. Minutes were accepted. Clubs in attendance were: Springbrook, Wolff’s Pack, Sno-Pioneers, Omro Drift Busters, Poyganaire’s, Berlin River Riders Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Lisa Breu and accepted with a motion by Paul Villwock and seconded with with the following ending balances. Please join the Alliance to see a copy of the Treasurer’s Report.All CD’s are on a 3 year term. Lisa expressed interest in moving our checking and savings accounts from Old National Bank to a bank with more branches and more convenient hours. CD’s will remain at Oshkosh Community Credit Union A motion was made by Jason Ollanketo to allow Lisa to look into a new bank and move the accounts at her discretion. Motion seconded by Marcie Conklin. Motion passed. Director’s Report Grooming contracts have been corrected. Mileages and groomers listed were incorrect. Due date to return groomer contracts not fully defined, but the normal due date is the end of October. Mike suggested waiting until the checks are received from the county. The contracts can be scanned in and the contracts emailed. Email addresses should be in the contract. County Did not go to supplemental funding this year but spent nearly all of the regular funds. There was some discussion about the rates paid for various types of groomers and tractors Top dollar is paid for a 9’6” wide groomer and a tractor of at least 125 hp and with full tracks. Tracks are paid extra over tires Snowmobile Recreation Council meets this week to decide on new funded miles. AWSC convention was cancelled in Appleton On Sunday directors and reps can attend. Will draw for the raffle drawing Executive actions will be deferred due to minimal attendance with the conventioncancellation. Trail Pass system is having connection issues, the AWSC thinks it is on their end. Jason mentioned he has had better luck with Google Chrome Trail and Grooming Report There is 137.5 miles of funded trail in Winnebago County C2 trail is now funded. A request was submitted for funding of Trail C11. Winneconne Update There was a meeting. Decision was make to proceed forward for the upcoming year with last year’s rules Debbie said Poyganaires will reach out to Winneconne about a possible reroute around the park Old businessMap Update Jason brought 100 maps to the meeting There is one UR here map/sign left New business Meeting location was discussed A motion was made by Debbie Beyer to stay at Tanners. The motion was seconded by Marice Conklin. Motion passed. Nominations and Elections There were no new nominations A motion was made by Debbie Beyer and to close nominations. Motion was seconded by Mark Bombinski Motion passed. A motion was made for a unanimous ballot by Paul Kuehnl and seconded by Dave Conklin. Motion passed. Congratulations to the newest officers for the WCSA.President: Jason OllanketoVP: Jeff MillerTreasurer: Lisa BreuSecretary: Paul Villwock Drifters ball drop raffle is October 10th . Tickets are $20.00 each. AdjournA motion to adjourn was made by Debbie Beyer and seconded by Mark Bombinski. Motion passedMeeting adjourned at 8:15 pm. Next meeting is Tuesday October 27th, at Tanners Tap at 7:30 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Jeff Miller WCSA Vice PresidentWCSA Acting Secretary Location: Tanner Tap, 207 W Main St. Omro, WI 54963. 2020 Meeting Dates: October 27th, November 24th, December 22nd.
Winnebago County Snowmobile Alliance meeting MinutesFebruary 25, 2020 – Tanners Bowl Bar and Grill January 2020 Alliance Meeting Minutes The January 28th, 2020 meeting was called to order by President Jason Ollanketo at 7:32 PM at Tanner’s Bar and Grill. The December minutes were read by Jeff Miller. Minutes were accepted with a correction to New Business to change the Berlin River Riders letter reader from Duane Luker to Amy Markum . Clubs in attendance were: Springbrook, Wolff’s Pack, Sno-Pioneers, Drifters, Waukau Driftskippers, Sno-Scats, Omro Drift Busters, Poyganaire’s, Berlin River Riders, Winneconne Wolfrunners. Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Lisa Breu and accepted with a motion by Paul Vilwock and seconded by Amy Markum with the following ending balances. Please join the Alliance to see a copy of the Treasurer’s Report. Director’s Report March convention will be held at the Madison Mariott West in Middleton on March 20th and 21st. Information is available on the AWSC website March 5th deadline to get delegates from clubs. Votes can be delegated to the Mike Giese or Mark Bombinski Clubs with less than 10 members receive one vote. Clubs with more than 10 members receive 2 votes. Paul Vilowock and Paul Kuehnl said they would go. Rooms Reservations are Due Feb 28th Trail and Grooming Report No issues Sno Pioneers are going to groom this Thursday Old business UR here maps There is one left Berlin and Eureka put there signs up Winneconne Update Club meeting is Thursday. Will discuss how to move forward. Paul Olson called to find out what is going on. Club would rather keep this low key. A big meeting with finger pointing could go the wrong way. The alliance is behind the Winneconne club. We can get people from other clubs to attend. When is the 10% drawing taken from? Jason thought it was from July 1st. They are measuring the 2019 and 2020 season. Jim Kumbier mentioned that he would have liked to have seen the trails stay open until Sunday morning. All admit that is a tough call. Jim said in the past years he wished he would have left trails open. New businessTemperature There was discussion that the trails should not have been opened on the first weekend. Jason asked Should we ever consider temperature as a factor to open or close the trail? Trail closing last weekend If we would have gotten snow this week then it would have been ok to leave them open. There was mixed opinions on whether the trails should have stayed open but all agree this was a tough decision. Nominations for County director and rep. Mike Giese and Mark Bombinski accepted nominations for their current positions. Mike asked if we could make county director a two-year term. It was mentioned that the AWSC by laws may not allow a two-year term. It was decided to leave these as one year terms. Jim Kumbier made a motion to cast a unanimous ballot. Marice Concklin seconded the motion. Motion passed. Officer elections Jason nominated Jeff Miller for Vice President. Jeff accepted. Jeff Miller nominated Jason Ollanketo for President. Jason accepted. Marcie Conklin nominated Lisa Breu for treasurer. Lisa accepted Jeff Miller nominated Paul Vilwock for secretary. Paul accepted Federal Resolution to change gas tax. State is collecting more than what is being given out. This is at the national level. There is a form to fill out and it goes to your state legislator. WAFTA and ASCA web sites have these forms. Funded Trail Applications Funded trails applications have to be submitted by April 15th. Motion to adjourn Motion made by Debbie Beyer Motion seconded by Matt Krueger Motion Passed Meeting Adjourned 8:22 pm Next meeting is Tuesday March 24th, at Tanners Tap at 7:30 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Jeff Miller WCSA Vice PresidentWCSA Acting Secretary Location: Tanner Tap, 207 W Main St. Omro, WI 54963. 2020 Meeting Dates: Mar 24
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