Forest County ATV Association Meeting Minutes
May 17th 2025
Crandon International Raceway, Crandon WI
I. Call Meeting to Order: Meeting was called to order by Mike
II. Additions to Agenda: Donation to match Bohn Brother Burgers. A motion was made by Scott to match their donation from their profits on May 17th 2025 up to $500.00. A second was made by Linda. Motion carried.
III. Adoption of April Minutes: Mike read minutes from last minutes. A motion to approve was made by Tom and a second by Patrick. Motion carried
Reports
A. Treasurer Report: Bill reported the treasurer report and a motion to accept was made by Tom and a second by Patrick Motion carried
B. Membership Report: Brandi reported we had a total of 597 members and 23 new members. We hoping for a reply for renewals that reminders were sent via email and snail mail
C. Trail Boss Report: Mike reported that our 2nd tractor has been delivered. Our new blades are here. Brushing was a challenge this year due to the ice storm. In April alone we had 200 hours logged. A huge thank you to everyone that helped. We are hoping for storm damage funding from the state.
D. Building Committee Report: Mike reported that committee meet earlier this month (May) and plans were reviewed and revised a bit (removed meeting room). They are waiting for an updated quotation.
E. Event/Map Committee: Kim reported that the Rattlers will offer our club $3.00 per ticket back to the club for larger groups. Please make sure to contact Kim if interested in attending a game. Poker books and maps are completed and being distributed. 90% completed J. We have over 70 business in our book. We are also looking for volunteers to help with the Spring Brush Run at the Raceway June 21st & June 22nd 9-2. Shifts are 9:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 7:00pm. This would be for Grand Stand Security. Please let Kim know if you are interested.
Old Business
- Grants: New DNR Grantis available for Safety Course Instructors & Trail Ambassador Patrols. We need a few more details but please see Mike if you are interested.
- Taxes: We have a few revisions to make and then we will be resubmitting back to state with our 5013C application.
- Equipment: We are looking for volunteers to pull the magnet down to Nicolet State Trail and Wolf River Trail. It is recommended that you do not exceed 5 mph to be the most effective. Please see Mark if you able to help.
- Trail Work: The trail use agreement has been completed with Mole Lake. We have access to one trail that needs to be brushed out and signed accordingly. Please be sure to be respectful of the tribal trails as this is sacred land to them.
We need to also come up with a work date for the 8 mile loop to be brushed and cleaned out from the Ice Storm.
With the assistance of the County and Potawatomi we need to open the trail from the WRT to 8 Mile Loop. We are on the their list and need to be patient due to damage still needing to cleared from Ice Storm.
WRT and Argonne Trail update: Master Plan by DNR was rewritten and ready for review. Due to lengthy process they may want to include the work needed in Langlade County. We are in a holding pattern.
- Event Tent: Brandi was kind enough to volunteer Zane to find us our 20 x 40 event tent and to store it by them! A huge thank you goes out to the Roberts.
New Business
A. Peshtigo River Bridge This bridge is located by Highway O on the NST Trail. The engineering firm that inspected the bridge wanted to close it to all traffic. It was agreed that it could stay open only if less than 3 tons was on the trail at one time. There have been barricades put up only allowing one machine at time. Our groomers must use detour. It will be 3 years before it can be replaced with a minimum cost of over $900,000.00.
B. Let’s Ride Expo Recap Mike reported it was a huge success! There were over 30 ATV clubs representing the sport and will continue next year.
Motion to Adjourn: A motion to adjourn was made by Bruce and second by Al. Motion carried
Next Meeting: June 14th, 2025 at 9:00 am Laona Senior Center