Committees

Holiday Committee

Molly Newell - Chairperson

Sally Barnes

Jackie Collins

Jean Ferguson

Nancy Wendling

Meeting Minutes

5.3.24
8.3.24 

Welcome Committee

Kathy Byrnes - Chairperson

Sally Barnes

Diane Cody

Jackie Collins

Meg Piper

4.12.24

9.18.24 Update

Nature Preserve Task Force

In Spring 2024, the Grand Beach Village Council established the Grand Beach Nature Preserve Task Force. The Task Force is a recommending body and an ad-hoc committee of the Parks and Recreation Committee. Under the guidance and subject to the approval of the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Village of Grand Beach Village Council.

Gary Kagan - Chairperson

Mark Bertane

Lynn Sherrer

Ann Durkin

Brian Schinderle

Meeting Minutes

9.26.24

10.24.24

11.22.24

August 21, 2025

Grand Beach Nature Preserve Proposed Master Plan

Nature Preserve Survey Results

Chikaming Open Lands Partnership Proposal

Chikaming Open Lands Partnership

Short Term Rental Committee

The purpose of the STR Oversight Committee is to monitor, assist, and provide recommendations to the Planning Commission and Village Council regarding the operation of short-term rental properties within the Village. The Committee reports to the Planning Commission with oversight from the Village Council. The Committee aims to ensure that these rentals stay in compliance with the STR Ordinance, contribute positively to the local community, while addressing potential challenges such as noise, safety, and neighborhood character. It is important to note that this committee is advisory in nature and the goal is to provide input to the Police and Planning Commission.

Blake O’Halloran - Chairperson

Ross Kerr

Lance Rezny

Joe Reinert

Ed Brandes

Ryan Layman

Meeting Minutes

May 29, 2025

June 26, 2025

July Meeting Rescheduled

August 8, 2025

September 12, 2025

Next Meeting

October TBA

Beach Resiliency Committee

Mission Statement:
“Develop, establish, and implement, programs to restore our beaches and stabilize nearshore slopes through both short- and long-term solutions as recommended by the Beach Task Force.”

Bob Acker- Chairperson

John Jennings

Dave Hogaboom

Lori Thuente

Ed Trainor

Meeting Minutes

3.22.25

Tree Board

David Manecke - Chairperson

Harry Walder

Diane Cody

Golf Committee

Jack Grace - Commissioner

Peter Doerr

Brendan Duffner

Michael Moore

Clay Putnam, ServiScape

Harry Walder