Recreation Commission

Meetings

January 2025 through December 2025, the Recreation Commission will meet at 6:15 pm on the 1st Monday of the month (except September which will be the 2nd Monday).  All meetings will be held in the Planning Department Conference Room at the Manistee County Planning Building, 395 3rd Street, Manistee, MI 49660.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available after approval.

View most recent agendas and minutes

Members

  • Wayne Beldo, Chair, term expires Dec 31, 2025
  • Linda Cudney, Secretary, term expires Dec 31, 2025
  • Margaret Batzer, Member, term expires Dec 31, 2027
  • Robert Schuelke, Member, term expires Dec 31, 2025
  • Devin Wegner, Member, term expires Dec 31, 2026
  • Shayne Machen, Member, Manistee County Board of Commissioners Rep
  • Gary Schwaiger, Member, Manistee County Drain Commissioner Rep
  • Paul Petrovich, Member, Manistee County Road commission Rep

Other individuals associated, but not appointed

  • Network Northwest / Friends of SMARTrails, Rob Carson
  • Benzie Manistee Snowbirds Snowmobile Club, Mark Coe 
  • Manistee County Community Foundation (MCCF), Laura Heintzelman
  • Manistee County Community Foundation (MCCF), Sara Herberger
  • Benzie Manistee Dirtbirds, Tim Knoper