Meeting Minutes

Forest County ATV Association Meeting Minutes

November 8th,2025   9:00 am

Laona Senior Center

I.          Call Meeting to Order: Kim called meeting to order and pledge was said.

II.         Additions to Agenda: None

III.        Adoption of April Minutes: Kim reviewed last month meeting minutes. A motion to approve was made by Mark and a 2^nd by Bill. Motion carried

Reports

A.     Treasurer Report: Bill read report. A motion to approve was made by Dave and a 2^nd by Linda. Motion carried

B.     Membership Report: Bill read report. Stated that were no changes per Brandi. We will ask Brandi to add asking for a building fund donation to the membership renewing. A motion to approve was made by Dave and a 2^nd by Linda. Motion carried

C.     Trail Boss Report: Mark

        A. It was stated that Bill has all gas cards in his position for the winter.

B. Final Tractor hours were 113 hours WRT/ 181hours NST note initial leasing was for 100 hours each.

C. We have agreed to let LMT use our drag until snow flies. In return they have fee for storage for the winter.

D. We need to coordinate getting gravel spread in Spring to get off books.

E. We need to better coordinate our trail inspection as a group due to missing out on funding available. Look into breaking out into 4 quadrants.

F. Mark needs copies of wavier forms to make sure all equipment drivers have signed a copy.

G. If Jake wants to give up Ride Control updates. Scott has graciously agreed to take that task over.

D.     Building Committee Report: Mark brought up a possibility that something may be opening up in Laona that we should investigate. More info to come….

        1) We discussed a few options for Advertising for our Building Fund.

                a) Add a QR code to Forest County Visitor Guide so if people we inclined to donate to our fund they were able to donate by just clicking the code.

                b) Bill will be discussing with Mike to access to facebook. This way Bill can add reminders once a month of our Building Fund needs.

                c) Mole Lake Grant… Linda will give info Kim so she can look into making sure we are the list.

Old Business:

1. Gator Roof: Mark previously approved for $700. Wayne is working with Mark on a frame idea.

• Old Brush Head: It has been determined to be junk. We have donated it Terry’s Welding with a promise if we need spare parts he will accommodate.

• Brushing Tractor: Mark will get quotes in Spring

New Business:

1. 2026 Spring Ride Kickoff: May 16^th, 2026 Leaving from Carter. Cost will $10.00 per machine unless they purchase Poker Run Package (Book, T-Shirt, Towel) for $35.00. Then the $10.00 would be waved.

• 2026 End of Year Poker Run Party: October 3^rd, 2026 at Hollywood Hills. No ride. Times to be 11-4 with Music from1-3

• St Paddy’s Day Parade: Yes we will be present!

• July Ride for AWSC… Dave from LMT brought up that Forest County Snow Council will be hosting the AWSC meeting and would like us to head a ride for members.

A Motion to adjourn until our next meeting date of March 7, 2026 was made by Bruce and a 2^nd by Dave. Motion Carried

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