Vision
To enrich the community and promote a healthy lifestyle, by facilitating the creation of a
network of public trails and greenways.
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Mission
To promote the importance of greenways and trails to the quality of life within the community.
To plan for and facilitate the development, implementation and improvement of a
greenway and trails network within Shawano County and adjacent areas for recreation
and alternative transportation.
To sponsor and provide various opportunities for healthy outdoor activities for all ages.
Meeting Date and Place:
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Angies Main Cafe, Shawano, WI 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Minutes:
Facilitator Nancy Brown-Koeller
Note Taker Lenore Behnke
Members
Board Members:
Present
Lenore Behnke, Nancy Brown-Koeller, Brad Holz, Dave Koeller, Matty
Mathison, Maxine Williams
Assistant Officers/Committee Chairs (have Voting Rights): Jerry Czech
Advisory Board: Non-Board
Members:
Members
Absent
Board Members: Dave Schmidt, Nancy Schultz, Greg Sturm
Welcome/Review & Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Nancy Brown-Koeller
Discussion: Nancy acting president called the meeting to order and sent around the attendance
sheet. It was determined that a quorum of the Board members was present. Nancy welcomed and
thanked everyone for attending. A get well card for Maxine Sturm was signed. Magazine from
Business Connection circulated to members to see. Matty Mattison was congratulated for receiving
"Planner of the Year in the State of Wisconsin from the American Planners Association Wisconsin
branch. Guest speaker Joel Yeakel was not present. Minutes from September 8, 2015 discussed.
Motion to approve by Matty, second by Maxine.
Conclusions
Motion carried
Action Items
Invite Joel at a later date
Item 4: Treasurer's Report
MATTY MATTISON
Matty reviewed treasurer’s report for absent Nancy Schultz. Motion by Maxine to approve report
and second by Brad.
Discussion
Conclusions
Motion passed.
Action Items ANY ONE HAVING UNPAID BILLS FOR "BIKE THE BARN QUILTS" PLEASE
SUBMIT TO NANCY SCHULZ AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO THAT THE ACCOUNT CAN
BE CLOSED OUT
Item 5: YELLOW PARK TO PARK LOOP project
NANCY BROWN KOELLER
Discussion: Nancy BK met with Pathways Atty Jim Aschenbrener to discuss proposed contracts
with Shawano county. Three draft contracts were sent Tony Cortus, County Atty for review.
The three draft contracts were 1. Donation agreement, 2. Variation on County agreement
with the county hiring the contractor and 3. Variation on the County agreement with
Pathways hiring the contractor. Presently awaiting county response
Conclusions Waiting for Shawano County
Action Items
ITEM 6
FALL PARADE COLLABORATION REVIEW
MATTY MATHISON
Discussion: Maxine, Andre, Matty, Brad marched in the fall parade. Won "Best in Community Float''.
Expenses of $13.00 came in under budget of $50.00
Conclusions: Nice job everyone
Action Items
Item 7
None
ZION HEAITH FAIR October 17, 2015
MATTY MATHISON
Discussion Nancy Schulz will provide a tri fold display for the table. Matty will set up display at
7:30AM and Nancy B.K. will work the 9:45 - 12:00 shift and clean up. Also mentioned for
information was the Theda Care community Conversation meeting at the Gathering on
November 17, 2015
Conclusions
Action Items None
Item 8 VISITOR GUIDE 2016
NANCY BROWN KOELLER
Discussion
Committee agreed to continue the half page ad in the Chamber of Commerce
Visitor's Guide
Conclusion
Action Items
Nancy BK to call Patty at Chamber of Com1nerce to review Greg Sturm's
discussion with her about size and cost of ad.
Item 9 BORNEARNING TRAlL,-SUPERMARKET PROJECT
MATTY MATHISON
Discussion: Super market project is an extension of the children's interactive Born Learning
trail. Charlies County Market agreed to have this interactive project for children in his
grocery store. The project was developed by former teacher Donna Thomas and 6 other
educators in the community for children visiting the store. Money came from the Mielke
Foundation
Conclusions Very good project for children Action Items
None
Item 10 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
MATTY MATHISON
Discussion All schools in Shawano participated, East Central Planning provided incentives to
all students who participated.
Conclusions Promote again next year
Action: No ne
Item 11 2015 Bike the Barn Quilts SUMMARY
Matty Mathison
Discussion: A detailed report was given by Matty. The ride attracted 176 riders with 80
volunteers. Here is the breakdown as follows: 33 riders from Shawano and 143 outside our area (up
from 11% in 2014 to 20% in 2015) 14 from Appleton/Neenah, 12 from Green Bay
Average age of rider was about 50
No teens rode except in 5-8 mile fun ride
Route popularity: Gresham (37 MILES) had 42 riders, 40-miler had 35 riders, Belle Plain
(20 miles) had 31 riders' Guided tour had 13, County M (16 miles) had 8 and
family Fun had 9. A total of $5,028.00 was collected from sale of t-shirts, vendors,
sales, raffles, memberships and registration fees
Conclusions Successful event. Food good, rest stops well-staffed with volunteers
Action Items Continue the event next year
Item 12
Annual M e e t i n g
JerryCzech
Discussion: Annual meeting scheduled Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at The Farm Inn on
Main, Shawano, WI. Starting 6:00P.M. with a family style dinner. Reviewed press release,
agenda for evening. Attendees to receive comprehensive county "BIKE THE BARN
QUILT" map of bike trails. Four members have volunteered to bring baskets etc., for door
prizes. Menu will include Lemon chicken, smothered pork tenderloin, tossed salad, real
mashed potatoes, glazed carrots and dessert
Conclusions
Matty to work with Nancy S on power point presentation.
Action Items Work with Shawano Leader (Carol Wegener) to do article for paper. Press to be
sent to all members and to be put on Pathways website. Jerry to meet with guest speaker
Dale Hujens
Item 13
Master Bike Plan
Discussion Delayed discussion
Conclusion
Action Items December meeting agenda
Nanty Brown-Koeller
Item 14
ISSUES, IDEAS, AND CONCERNS
Discussion: Michael Johnston fundraiser has not come to one of our meetings
Discussed Kwik Trip rebate program. Purchase a gas card and Pathways will receive a 5%
rebate. A motion was made by Matty and seconded by Brad to purchase $500.00 worth of
cards and sell them at the annual meeting. Motion carried.
Matty reported one parking lot at Mielke Theater has been black topped on HH. Discussed
second parking lot on Homewood Ave which is not done. Matty to check with Keith
Marquardt re parking lot.
Discussed effectiveness of flashing signs for pedestrian right of way notably Green Bay Street.
May not be as effective as hoped for.
Matty brought up possible grant money from American Transmission Company. ACT has recently
given Shawano County $200,000.00 to be used for recreation and parks. New transmission lines
have been put through a section of Shawano County. Lenore was asked to talk with
Shawano City Administration and set up an appointment with Brian and Brad Holz to
discuss information regarding this money and procedure for applying for these grants.
Le Lenore talked with Brian the next day by phone. Brian referred Pathways to either Brent
Miller, Shawano County Administrator or Keith Marquardt, Director of Parks and Recreation.
The County is in charge of the funds and will make the decisions in accordance with the
guidelines.
Action Items
Agenda item for December or January
Matty made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned.
Next meeting date: December 8, 2015 6:30 P.M. Courthouse, Shawano, WI
Sincerely
Lenore Behnke, Interim Secretary