1900 Aviation Drive  
City of Waukesha  
Waukesha, WI 53188  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board  
Monday, May 19, 2025  
5:30 PM  
Council Chambers, City Hall  
1. Call to Order  
6 -  
Present  
John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson, Jack Wells, Rico Camacho, and Jennifer  
Wallner  
2 - Eric Huemmer, and Sarah Roth  
Absent  
2. Public Comment  
No Action Required.  
3. Approval of Minutes  
3. Approval of Minutes  
Minutes for the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board meeting of March 31,  
2025.  
A motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Yoss, that the Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson, Jack Wells, Rico Camacho  
and Jennifer Wallner  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
Absent:  
5. Discussion/Decision Items  
7 -  
Present  
Rico Camacho, Steve Johnson, Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Jack Wells, Jennifer  
Wallner, and Erica Yoss  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
Absent  
A.  
Review and possible action on Special Use Request received from the  
Waukesha Allied Veterans Council regarding 2025 Memorial Day and  
Veterans Day events proposed for Veterans and Cutler Parks.  
A motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Ald. Wells, that this Discussion and  
Recommendation be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson, Jack Wells, Rico Camacho  
and Jennifer Wallner  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
Absent:  
Review and possible action on (recommendation to Common Council)  
proposed Beverage Service Contract for 2025 Jazz at Cutler Park Events  
with Boehm & Hocking LLC d/b/a North Pillar Brewing Company.  
A motion was made by Ald. Wells, seconded by Ald. Camacho, that this  
Discussion and Recommendation be approved. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson, Jack Wells, Rico Camacho  
and Jennifer Wallner  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
Review and possible action on (recommendation to Common Council)  
proposed 889 Document Agreement (enabling sponsorship banner  
posting) with the Wisconsin Army Reserve National Guard.  
A motion was made by Wallner, seconded by Ald. Wells, that this Discussion and  
Recommendation be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson, Jack Wells, Rico Camacho  
and Jennifer Wallner  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
Review and possible action on proposed “July is National Parks &  
Recreation Month” Proclamation.  
A motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Ald. Camacho, that this Discussion  
and Recommendation be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson, Jack Wells, Rico Camacho  
and Jennifer Wallner  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
E.  
Review and possible action on proposed Distribution Easement with We  
Energies for a new underground electrical line within Merrill Crest Park.  
A motion was made by Ald. Wells, seconded by Roth, that this Discussion and  
Recommendation be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson, Jack Wells, Rico Camacho  
and Jennifer Wallner  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
Review and possible action on (recommendation to Common Council)  
proposed 2025 Waukesha Oktoberfest Event Vendor Agreements.  
A motion was made by Wallner, seconded by Ald. Camacho, that this Discussion  
and Recommendation be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson, Jack Wells, Rico Camacho  
and Jennifer Wallner  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
Review and possible action on (recommendation to Common Council)  
proposed Saratoga Lake Aquatic Plan Management Contract with  
Solitude Lake Management.  
A motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Wallner, that this Discussion and  
Recommendation be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Rico Camacho, Steve Johnson, Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Jack Wells, Jennifer  
Wallner and Erica Yoss  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
Absent:  
6. Annual Election of Parks, Recreation & Forestry (PRF) Board Officers  
6. Annual Election of Parks, Recreation & Forestry (PRF) Board Officers  
A. Election of PRF Board President  
ID#25-00909 Open Nominations for PRF Board President.  
1.  
A motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Wallner, that this Matter of Report  
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Rico Camacho, Steve Johnson, Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Jack Wells, Jennifer  
Wallner and Erica Yoss  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
Absent:  
ID#25-00910 Nominations for PRF Board President.  
2.  
Jennifer Wallner was nominated to serve as PRF Board President by John  
Schmitz.  
ID#25-00911 Close Nominations for PRF Board President.  
3.  
A motion was made by Ald. Wells, seconded by Ald. Camacho, that this Matter of  
Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Rico Camacho, Steve Johnson, Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Jack Wells, Jennifer  
Wallner and Erica Yoss  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
Absent:  
ID#25-00916 Vote for PRF Board President.  
4.  
Jennifer Wallner elected as PRF Board President.  
B. Election of PRF Board Vice President  
ID#25-00917 Open Nominations for PRF Board Vice President.  
1.  
A motion was made by Ald. Wells, seconded by Yoss, that this Matter of Report  
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Rico Camacho, Steve Johnson, Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Jack Wells, Jennifer  
Wallner and Erica Yoss  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
Absent:  
ID#25-00918 Nominations for PRF Board Vice President.  
2.  
3.  
Sarah Roth nominated to serve as PRF Board Vice President by Jennifer Wallner.  
ID#25-00919 Close Nominations for PRF Board Vice President.  
A motion was made by Ald. Wells, seconded by Wallner, that this Matter of  
Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Rico Camacho, Steve Johnson, Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Jack Wells, Jennifer  
Wallner and Erica Yoss  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
Absent:  
ID#25-00920 Vote for PRF Board Vice President.  
4.  
Sarah Roth elected as PRF Board Vice President.  
C. Election of PRF Board Secretary  
ID#25-00921 Open Nominations for PRF Board Secretary.  
1.  
A motion was made by Ald. Wells, seconded by Johnson, that this Matter of  
Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson, Jack Wells, Rico Camacho  
and Jennifer Wallner  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
Absent:  
ID#25-00922 Nominations for PRF Board Secretary.  
2.  
3.  
Eric Huemmer nominated to serve as PRF Board Secretary by Steve Johnson.  
ID#25-00923 Close Nominations for PRF Board Secretary.  
A motion was made by Ald. Wells, seconded by Johnson, that this Matter of  
Report be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Aye:  
Sarah Roth, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson, Jack Wells, Rico Camacho  
and Jennifer Wallner  
1 - Eric Huemmer  
Absent:  
ID#25-00924 Vote for PRF Board Secretary.  
4.  
Eric Huemmer elected as PRF Board Secretary.  
7. Board President Report  
No Action Required.  
8. Director and Staff Report  
No Action Required.  
9. Adjournment  
Meeting adjourned at 6:09 pm.  
" A majority of the Common Council members may be in attendance."  
NOTICE: Any person who has a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act that  
requires that the meeting be accessible or that materials at the meeting be in accessible format,  
please contact Ron Grall, Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry, at least 48 hours prior to the  
meeting at 262-524-3737, FAX 262-524-3713, or Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System  
so that arrangements may be made to accommodate the request. Attend this meeting in person  
live stream may not always be available).