Meeting Minutes

Forest County ATV Association Meeting Minutes

April 12th, 2025   9:00 am

Laona Senior Center

I.          Call Meeting to Order: Meeting was called to order by Mike B.

II.         Additions to Agenda: 

III.        Adoption of November Minutes: A motion to approve was made by Al and a 2^nd by Bruce. Motion carried.

IV.        Treasurer Report: A motion to approve was made by Jake and a 2^nd by Dave. Motion carried.

V.         Membership Report: 592 total members  

 Old Business

1.  Trail Boss Report: Jake, the new tractors have arrived. The new blades will be picked up at the Ride Expo. There is extensive tree damage. All clean-up will need to be documented on “Band App”. Please make sure to include who did the work, when, where what vehicles and tools were used so we can apply for funding.

• Building Committee Report: Mike brought in plans to review with membership. The building committee has been meeting and will be getting a price for the base design. If you have any feedback please make sure you express it to the building committee.

• Event/ Map Committee Report: Kim working on proofing maps and thanked everyone for there who volunteered to help with maps boxes. Michelle has offered to take over clothing and presented a “Limited Edition” package we will sell which will include a T-Shirt, Blanket, Squeegee and towel. Money raised will be used towards our “Help Us Build Our Home“

• Grants: The possibilities are endless for us to apply for free money. Keep your eyes and ears open! Mike has applied for one from Forest County Tourism for our maps and to cover costs from Kim & Dan’s lodging at the Ride Expo. He has also applied for a Federal Appropriations Grant to help with building costs.

• Taxes: TMS Financial from Green Bay has submitted our request to change to a 5013C Status. This process can take up to 183 days. They will wait to submit our taxes until our IRS status request changes to in process. Once status is in process they will submit our taxes.

• Equipment Update: Lights and Trail Kits: Blinkers need to looked at and we will possible add a strobe. Trail Kits to include 100 piece tool set, chain, DEF, hand saw, contact info….etc. It also needs to be determined where to mount them on the tractors.

• Bridge Repairs: Grants were approved for the 3 bridges we applied for at 50%. This cost is normally split with the snowmobile clubs however they are unable to come up there portion. We discussed bridge decking and how we can use the money funded to us.

• Trail Work Day for New Trails: We first need to get our trails in order from the Ice Storm Damage. Then we will move onto our new ones. Potawatomi & Mole Lake our both willing to assist us.

 New Business

A. Windfall Farms Land Contract: We have the land contract written up. Dan & Kim have offered graciously to take it over and get it signed.

B. Volunteers for Spring Ride: Set up will be at 2:00 Friday at the Crandon Raceway. Mike believes he has all spots filled thanks to our awesome members!

C. Women’s Ride: We will not be having a ride this year due to “The Women from the Outdoors” were not showing interest in the event. We may revisit next year if there is an interest.

D. Event Tent: Tabled until May meeting 20 x 40 to be kept at Hollywood Hills

Motion to Adjourn: A motion to adjourn was made by Bruce and a 2^nd by Lenny. Motion carried.  

Next Meeting: May 17th, 2025 at 9:00am Crandon Raceway