2. Minutes 3-10-09
JANESVILLE YOUTH SPORTS COALITION
MEETING MINUTES
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TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
LEISURE SERVICES CONFERENCE ROOM
Members Present: Scott Lipker, Steve Ellis, Sue Wesson, Bob Weilbrenner,
Dave Ellis, Craig Schuenke, Trevor Wallace, and Dave Javan
Staff Present: Rebecca Smith
The meeting was called to order at 4:50 by Chairperson Sue Wesson in the Leisure
Services Conference Room.
Minutes September 9, 2008 Meeting
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The minutes of the September 9, 2008 meeting were approved unanimously on a
motion by Craig Schuenke and Dave Ellis.
Steve Ellis inquired about the Hispanic soccer league using the Rock Soccer fields over
the Labor Day weekend. Bob Weilbrenner explained the problem was addressed
immediately and no other issues have been experienced.
Staffing Update
Rebecca Smith introduced herself to the group and explained she would be the new city
contact for this committee.
Club Reports
Dave Ellis explained JYB graded all but one field before winter. Infield mix will go in
before the ground defrosts. JYB recently met the City Manager and will providing an
update to the Council in May. At the end of April 2009 they will begin public fundraising.
Practice begins March 31.
Trevor Wallace explained that YMCA soccer practice begins March 30. Rebecca Smith
will make sure the gate is unlocked and the bathrooms are open by then, as well as
have the garbage disposal turned on.
Bob Weilbrenner shared that Rock Soccer practice has already started. Games begin
the third week of April.
Sue Wesson mentioned that football registration takes place in May.
Matters Not on the Agenda
Bob Weilbrenner stated that they would like to have a second water meter installed at
the Sports Complex to track the water consumption used for the Rock Soccer irrigation
system. Rebecca Smith will provide an updated quote to install an additional meter.
Bob Weilbrenner asked whether a timer could be set on the lights at the building near
the Y and soccer fields. He also mentioned a pipe may be leaking at the storage shed
behind the bathroom. He also needs sprinkler box keys for the groundskeeper by the
next meeting. Rebecca Smith will follow up on these items.
The committee asked for an update on Fourth of July and whether it will be at the
Sports Complex. Rebecca Smith shared that she didn’t believe any official paperwork
has come in requesting a special event permit, but will follow up with the group at the
next meeting.
The group asked if a playground will be installed at the complex. Rebecca Smith will
check into this question.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:25 PM by Sue Wesson.
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The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in the Leisure Services
Conference Room.
Submitted By:
Rebecca Smith, City Representative