1008 Augustine Street
Kaukauna, WI54130
Tele. 920-759-9833
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Summary of Proceedings

Fox River Navigational System Authority Meeting

3:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 25, 2016

FRNSA Office

1008 Augustine Street, Kaukauna, WI 54130

Authority Members in Attendance:

Tim Rose, Outagamie County

John Vette, Winnebago County

Bill Raaths, Winnebago County

Bruce Enke, Brown County

Jeff Feldt, Outagamie County

Jean Romback-Bartels, Wisconsin DNR

Will Dorsey, Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Kathryn Curren, Brown County

Daina Penkiunas, Wisconsin Historical Society VIA Phone

Authority Members Absent:

Guests and Staff in Attendance:

Robert Stark, FRNSA CEO

Jessica Akstulewicz, FRNSA Administrative Assistant

Phil Ramlet, OMNNI Associates

Scott Vanevenhoven,FRNSA AssistantCOO

Mary Schmidt, Schmidt Communications

Adam Breest, Village of Little Chute

Patrick Skalecki, GRAEF

Randy Stadtmueller, Eagle Flats

Chairman Tim Rose called the meeting to order at 3:06 P.M.

  1. Introductions

Chairman Tim Rose asked everyone attending to introduce themselves to the meeting.

  1. Approval of Minutes of theSeptember 2016 Authority Meeting

ChairmanTim Rose asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the September 27, 2016, Board Meeting.

Jeff Feldtmade a motion to accept the September 27, 2016, Minutes. Kathy Curren seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

  1. Financial Status Reports, J. Vette

a.Operational Budget

John Vette reviewed the Operations Budget with the Board.

b. Capital Budget

John Vette reviewed the Capital Budget with the Board.

c. Unlock the Fox Fund

John Vette reviewed the Unlock the Fox Fund managed by the Community Foundations and Associated Bank.

d. Community Foundations Quarterly Meeting Report

John Vette reviewed the Community Foundations Quarterly Meeting Report with the Board

Robert Stark made the suggestion to look at all funding and incorporate planning into thecash flowmodel to help guide FRNSA future planning.

Will Dorsey made a motion to approve the Financial Reports. Jean Romback-Bartelsseconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

4. Capital Projects Committee Report, W. Dorsey

  1. Approve Appleton Locks Repairs Proposal

Will Dorsey reported on the Appleton Locks Repairs Proposals. Bids were received from CR Meyer and Lunda and were discussed by the Capital Projects Committee. The committee approved the proposal from Lunda. Bob Stark reported the contract with Lunda will be prepared and circulated by email for approval.

Will Dorsey made a motion to approve the Lunda proposal and contract approval process. Motion seconded by Jeff Feldt. Motion approved unanimously.

8 of 9 board members voted by email to approve the Appleton Locks Repairs Contract.

  1. Approve Boldt Kaukauna Lock 1,2,3, Dry Dock Change Order

Will Dorsey reported on the Boldt Kaukauna Lock 1,2,3, Dry Dock Change Order in the amount of $17,175.00.

Will Dorsey made a motion to approve the Boldt Kaukauna Lock 1,2,3, Dry Dock Change Order. Jean Romback-Bartels seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

  1. Approve Boldt Kaukauna Lock 5 Invoice

Will Dorsey reported on the Boldt Kaukauna Lock 5 Invoice in the amount of $17,836.53.

Will Dorsey made a motion to approve the Boldt Kaukauna Lock 5 Invoice. Bruce Enke seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

  1. Approve Boldt Kaukauna Lock 1,2,3, Dry Dock Invoice

Will Dorsey reported on the Boldt Kaukauna Lock 1,2,3, Dry Dock Invoice in the amounts of $89,764.70 and $41,610.42.

Will Dorsey made a motion to approve theBoldt Kaukauna Lock 1,2,3, Dry Dock Invoice for $89,764.70 and defer until complete on the $41,610.42 retainage. Bruce Enke seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

5. Property Committee Report, K. Curren.

  1. Proposed Kaukauna to Little Chute Fox River Boardwalk, A. Breest

Robert Stark asked Adam Breest to update the board on the Proposed Kaukauna to Little Chute Fox River Boardwalk. Adam Breest invited Patrick Skalecki GRAEF Engineer to comment. Mr. Skalecki stated that the project proposal is in the data gathering stage as of now and gave the board an update.

  1. FOF Augustine Street Land Transfer to FRNSA Status, R Stark

Robert Stark reported on the FOF Augustine Street Land Transfer. Robert stated we are waiting on Krause Metz-Real Estate and that Dave Peck and him have met and agreed to move forward.

  1. Eagle Flats/FRNSA Parking Lot and SHPO Covenant Status, R. Stadtmueller

Ongoing – no report.

  1. Property Committee Meeting Report, K. Curren

Kathy Curren reported the committeemet to discuss the uses of FRNSA property. The committee will request UWSP instructors to perform a Feasibility Study and report to the board with recommendations.

6. Visitor Center Sub-Committee Report, T. Rose

Meeting Scheduled for 10:00am November 3, 2016 at Omnni, to discuss possible options for site usage and building design.

7. Rapide Croche BoatTransfer Sub-Committee Report, B. Enke

  1. Intermediate Hot Water Study StatusR. Stark

Robert Stark stated a full report to come soon, once results are in need to send to DNR for approval.

  1. Rapid Croche Boat Cleaning and Transfer Station Status, R. Stark

Bruce Enke reviewed the bridge crane design concept developed by Omnni.

Bruce Enke made a motion to approve the bridge crane design and to move forward with Omnni Associates guidance/recommendation for a design build project and to work with SHPO. Motion was seconded by Kathy Curren. Motion passed unanimously.

8. Operations Report, S. Vanevenhoven

  1. Operations

Scott Vanevenhovenstated operations continue to be a success. Good numbers over all for the season. The Color Leaf Tour Promotion brought in 10 boats total to end the season. Locktenders are bringing the equipment back in and working on any repairs and maintenance to close up the season.

  1. Marketing Update, M. Schmidt

Mary Schmidt reported on the Marketing results. Mary Schmidt and Robert Stark to update the public in the near future on Menasha Lock and Little Chute Lock. Board Members to speak at service clubs in the coming month.

9. Communications

  1. Federal –

No report.

  1. State –

No report.

  1. Local – Buoy Committee Task Force Project Report, T. Rose

Informational Purposes Only and Ongoing.Municipality Informational Buoy Meeting scheduled for November 16, 2016 at AYC, 10:00am

10. Other

  1. Menasha Locks

Bill Raaths opened up discussion with regards to the Menasha Locks and how are we going to get boats past the closed Menasha lock. Informational and Ongoing.

John Vette made a motion to have a design concept for the January Meeting. Bill Raaths seconded the motion.Motion passed unanimously.

  1. November Meeting

No Board Meeting in November. Planning Meeting scheduled for November 15, 2016 at FRNSA, 1:00pm Tim Short to Facilitate.

  1. December Meeting

Board Meeting scheduled for December 6, 2016 at FRNSA, 3:00pm.

Chairman Tim Rose asked for a motion to adjourn the board meeting.John Vette made the motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Bill Raaths. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at4:42 p.m.

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