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Commission approves events and donations, confirms elections and announces new recreation supervisor
Summary
The Park and Recreation Commission approved minutes and officer elections, waived rental fees for a Sept. 27 Celiac Awareness Walk, accepted several donations totaling at least $10,225 in named sponsorships, and announced Becky Tesman as the new recreation supervisor starting mid-June.
The West Bend City Park and Recreation Commission conducted routine business May 28, approving March minutes, re-electing officers, approving a special event request, accepting community donations and announcing a new staff hire.
The commission approved the March meeting minutes and re-elected its chair and vice chair by voice votes. The commission also approved a request from Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to hold a Celiac Awareness Walk in Ragnar Park on Sept. 27 and voted to waive park rental fees for the initial event; police and permit logistics were reported compatible with the Alzheimer's Walk route.
The commission accepted a series of donations and sponsorships reported by staff: $23.50 in miscellaneous archery donations, $200 from the Riverside Disc Golf Club, $2,500 from the West Bend Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Fund, $1,250 from Westbend Company, $1,250 from Ridgeline Construction, and a $5,000 presenting sponsorship from Bank 59. Staff also noted voluntary donations from Victor and Miranda Ericson for Special Olympics.
In personnel business, staff announced Becky Tesman as the newly hired recreation supervisor to fill Ryan’s role; she will start part time the first week and move to full-time June 15. Staff described Tesman as holding a master’s degree in sports management and having roughly 10 years of relevant experience.
Votes at a glance: - March minutes: approved (voice vote). - Commission chair and vice chair elections: approved (voice votes). - Celiac Awareness Walk (Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin): approved and park fees waived for initial event (voice vote). - Donations acceptance: approved (voice vote).
The meeting adjourned after reports and informal remarks.
