Monday (6/15/26) – 6:00pm-7:35pm At Pickerel Point Resort
Present: Margaret (Crane Lake Coffee), Valerie and Tom Strzyz (Pickerel Point), Alan Quig (Maplewood Golf Course), Rachel and Skot McConnell (Wolf River Property Management), Mary and Roger Rabiego (RA Rabiego Photography), Brandon Quig (Quig Enterprises), Keith Hanson (Campfire), Curt Haga (Sunset Views Rentals), Kelly Siebers (Northwoods Inn), Bob Pinno and Vern Lee (Wolf River Riders), Catherine Kutzleb (Calming Seas Holistic Health), Kay Bliefernicht (Tombstone Pickerel Snow Club)
Guests: Laura Albright (Family Fest Coordinator)
Meeting called to order at 6:00pm by Curt Haga
Member Spotlight– 2 new members have joined the PPBA since the last meeting. They are Lily River RV Park and Cabins, and Wolf River Riders ATV/UTV Club.
Pickerel Laundry is having 4 new large-sized washers installed soon.
Campfire is having a Rummage, Flea, Craft Sale Event on Sat 6/27/26. They have 24 tables scheduled already and there is no charge to participate.
Secretaries Report – Margaret
Previous meeting minutes were reviewed. Motion to approve by Catherine, seconded by Alan. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report – Val
Account Balances are as follows:
Regular Checking = $3333.00
Savings = $498.69
Gift Certificate = $3,154.89
Gift Certificate Savings = $12.89
Community Benefit = $219.53
Expenses and Deposits explained.
Motion to approve Treasurer’s Report by Alan, seconded by Keith. Motion passed.
PPBA Website – Comments & Usage Feedback
Keith suggested an Interactive map rather than a static map. Maybe Google maps with pins could be added. Catherine likes the ability to change her section every month to reflect current specials. Val asked if there was a way to track the usage and traffic. Analytics for the website are reconnected, and this data will be presented at next meeting.
Signage Projects & Updates – Keith
Arrow Signs: The All Members Listing Sign next to Pike 55 is up to date but will need to be enlarged. We may have to limit the number of characters to make the sticker a smaller size. All arrow signs have been updated except Crystal Lake Rd. and S. Shore Dr. We need 5 headers and 2 footers. Several signs are in disrepair and need repair work. Keith presented a proposal to replace the 5 signs that need repair. Options and costs for the work were discussed. An anonymous donation for $500 was given towards this project. Skot has offered the equipment and labor toward the project and $250 donation. Tom and Val made a $186 donation for the replacement of the sign at Crystal Lake Rd. and S. Shore Dr. Alan made a motion to proceed with the project to repair/replace all 5 signs, seconded by Brandon. Motion passed.
Display Case: The PPBA owns the display case at Pickerel BP and used to maintain this display. No one currently has the keys. This display case may need repairs. Skot offered to remove the display case. The Sign Committee (Curt, Keith, and Roger) will research options for this display and have recommendations at the October meeting. If you have suggestions, please pass along to one of the committee members.
Welcome to Pickerel sign: The landowner and adjacent landowner and landowner are opposed to replacing the sign due to a Geo Caching site that is located there. Another location in the field across the street has been proposed as a solution. The landowner of this site will allow the sign and give an easement. The sign will need to be replaced, not able to repair due to rot. Funds will need to be raised to complete this project, with a goal to complete this sign next year.
Sign on 45 (North of Antigo): $1,000 approved in 3/10/25 meeting to replace but no action was taken. The land lease for this sign expires 6/30/27. A recommendation for this sign will be made by Sign Committee at October meeting.
Signs in the Bylaws: Our by Bylaws (Article VIII Section 4) state that all signs will be purchased at member’s expense through the Association. A motion was made by Keith to change this so new members get up to one arrow sign upon joining and each additional sign is purchased member at cost. Seconded by Catherine. Motion passed.
Wine & Nine Golf Fundraiser
Event Details: 7/26 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Shotgun Start at 2:00 PM)
We need more golfers for the outing to provide value for our hole sponsors. Talk to customers and encourage participation. Hole prizes are also needed. Roger and Mary volunteered to get more wine for the event. Volunteers are needed one hour prior to event.
Langlade County 2027 Visitors Guide – 2026 ad cost was $1,870. No physical copies were ever delivered or available. There is no digital version on the Langlade County website. There was a discussion about the value of the Visitors Guide. A motion was made not to renew our ad next year by Tom, seconded by Skot. Motion passed.
2027 Annual Budget – Budget was presented by Val. A motion to approve the 2027 budget was made by Catherine, seconded by Brandon. Motion passed.
Hwy 55 Speed Reduction Proposal: Request a Town-sponsored WisDOT speed study (Cty. Rd A north to Klapper Rd). The PPBA would like to ask for a reduction of speed on Hwy 55 from 40 mph to 35 mph. There is a safety concern due to an increase in traffic, recreation activities (Pike 55, Pickleball courts, Driving range), and pedestrian traffic. Curt explained the process which begins with a proposal to the Langlade Town Board. A motion was made by Crieghton to form a committee to develop the speed limit proposal, seconded by Roger. Motion passed. The Committee is Creighton, Kelly, Roger, Bob, and Curt.
Next meeting: 10/20/26 Tuesday at Northwoods Inn at 6pm
We will begin a 50/50 Raffle at the next meeting to raise money.
Motion to adjourn was made by Tom, seconded by Bob. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:35pm.