Winnebago County Snowmobile Alliance meeting Minutes
October 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 10-13^th.
• SNARS – Last year’s reports are loaded in the legacy section as public record.  Use temp account with Reports20 password to access.

Old business
Map 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. 5^th 1 day class at Westwood golf course 8:30am-5pm, 25 kid cap.
  • Dec. 1^st, 3^rd, 12^th Class 1 6-9pm, 8-11am at the Boy & Girls Club in Neenah

Dec. 8^th, 10^th, 12^th 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 24^th, 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 24^th, December 22^nd.