Big Muskego Lakes Packet - 8/25/2015
CITY OF MUSKEGO
BIG MUSKEGO LAKE ANNUAL MEETING
AGENDA
August 25, 2015
6:45 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING ON 2016 BUDGET
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING - August 26, 2014
DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS' REPORT REGARDING STATUS OF LAKE
NEW BUSINESS
1. Review 2014 Audit and Approve Engagement Letter for 2015 Audit
2. Adopt 2016 Budget
3. Select 2016 Quarterly and Annual Meeting Dates: Quarterly Meeting Dates - January
26, March 22, June 28, October 25; Annual Meeting Date - August 23
4. Elect Deputy Commissioners
5. Recommend Transfer of Big Muskego Lake Investment Account
6. Discuss Notification for 2016 Annual Meeting
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT MEMBERS OF AND POSSIBLY A QUORUM OF MEMBERS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF
THE MUNICIPALITY MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING TO GATHER INFORMATION; NO ACTION
WILL BE TAKEN BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL BODY AT THE ABOVE-STATED MEETING OTHER THAN THE GOVERNMENTAL
BODY SPECIFICALLY REFERRED TO ABOVE IN THIS NOTICE.
ALSO, UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, EFFORTS WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF DISABLED
INDIVIDUALS THROUGH APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST THIS
SERVICE, MUSKEGO CITY HALL, (262) 679-4100.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
BIG MUSKEGO LAKE ANNUAL MEETING
MINUTES
August 26, 2014
6:45 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:50 pm. Present were Commissioners
Madden, Kubacki, Engelhardt, Di Pronio, Borgman, Hammel and Wolfe. Also present: Deputy
Commissioners Tom Kies, Greg Burmeister and Karl Hoeppner, Conservation Coordinator
Zagar, Finance and Administration Director Mueller and Deputy Clerk Blenski as well as
several District residents.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
Ms. Blenski stated that the meeting was properly noticed.
PUBLIC HEARING ON 2015 BUDGET
Finance and Administration Director Sharon Mueller gave an overview of the proposed 2015
budget. Revenue is expected to remain the same for residents: $80 charge for on lake and
$35 charge for off lake. She will work with staff so payment can be made on line. Regarding
expenses, there are no significant changes to report.
A question was raised from the audience about weed control. Mr. Zagar explained that
$16,000 was budgeted in 2014 and the same amount is proposed for 2015. However, that
amount reflects a worst case scenario. The actual amount spent in 2014 was $8,500.
The public hearing was closed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING - August 27, 2013
Tom Kies made a motion to approve the August 27, 2013 minutes. Karl Hoeppner
seconded. Motion carried.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS' REPORT REGARDING STATUS OF LAKE
Deputy Commissioner Burmeister gave the following update:
The current condition of the lake is very good. Water is cool due to the weather; fish are very
healthy. Weed control has also been good. Groveway Bay has had an infestation of weeds.
The cause is unknown. Some weed treatment was done in that area.
Wildlife: There are two mature eagles and two fledlings that did hatch. The ospreys had three
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August 26, 2014
young.
Water level is monitored by Mr. Zagar.
Mr. Burmeister stated the Deputy Commissioners would accommodate any Council member
who wanted a tour of the lake.
NEW BUSINESS
Review 2013 Audit and Approve Engagement Letter for 2014 Audit
Finance and Administration Director Mueller stated the Statement of Activities for the year
ended December 31, 2013 reflects an End of Year Net Position of $99,664. The District is
in good financial condition. The audit went well with no material misstatements to report. She
requested approval of the Baker Tilly engagement letter to conduct the 2014 audit at a cost not
to exceed $1,200.
Tom Kies made a motion to approve the Engagement Letter for the 2014 Audit. Doug
Friedrich seconded. Motion carried.
Adopt 2015 Budget
John Wiederhold made a motion to adopt the 2015 Budget as presented. Tom Kies
seconded. Motion carried.
Select 2015 Quarterly and Annual Meeting Dates: 1/27, 3/24, 6/23, 10/27 Quarterly Meeting
Dates and Tuesday, 8/25 Annual Meeting Date
Tom Kies made a motion to approve the 2015 Quarterly and Annual Meeting Dates:
1/27, 3/24, 6/23, 10/27 Quarterly Meeting Dates and Tuesday, 8/25 Annual Meeting
Date. Doug Friedrich seconded. Motion carried.
Elect Deputy Commissioners
Karl Hoeppner, Greg Burmeister, Tom Kies, Larry Schweitzer and Leonard Pilak were
nominated for the Deputy Commissioner positions. Karen May made a motion to
close nominations and accept the nominees. Karl Hoeppner seconded. Motion
carried.
The Mayor thanked Greg Burmeister and Tom Zagar for providing the past tour of the lake.
ADJOURNMENT
John Wiederhold made a motion to adjourn at 7:24 p.m. Tom Kies seconded.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.
August 13, 2015
Board of District Commissioners
C/O Ms. Sharon Mueller, Finance Director
Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District
W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
Muskego, Wisconsin 53150-0749
Dear Commissioners:
Thank you for using Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP ("Baker Tilly" "we" or "our") as your auditors.
The purpose of this letter is to confirm our understanding of the terms and objectives of our engagement and
the nature of the services we will provide as independent accountants of the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay
Protection and Rehabilitation District.
Services and Related Report
We will audit the basic financial statements of the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation
District as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015, and the related notes to the financial statements.
Upon completion of our audit, we will provide the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation
District with our audit report on the financial statements referred to below. If, for any reasons caused by or
relating to the affairs or management of the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District,
we are unable to complete the audit or are unable to or have not formed an opinion, or if we determine in our
professional judgment the circumstances necessitate, we may withdraw and decline to issue a report as a result
of this engagement.
Our Responsibilities and Limitations
The objective of a financial statement audit is the expression of an opinion on the financial statements. We will
be responsible for conducting that audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America. These standards require that we plan and perform our audit to obtain reasonable, rather
than absolute assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether
caused by error or fraud. Our audit will include examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit does not relieve
management and the audit committee or equivalent group charged with governance of their responsibilities.
The audit will include obtaining an understanding of the entity and its environment, including internal control,
sufficient to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and to design the nature,
timing and extent of further audit procedures. An audit is not designed to provide assurance on internal control
or to identify deficiencies in internal control. However, during the audit, we will communicate to management
and the audit committee or equivalent group charged with governance internal control matters that are required
to be communicated under professional standards.
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
777 E Wisconsin Ave, 32nd Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202-5313
tel 414 777 5500
fax 414 777 5555
bakertilly.com
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We may from time to time, and depending on the circumstances, use service providers (e.g., to observe
inventory, act as a specialist, or audit an element of the financial statements) in serving your account. We may
share confidential information about you with these service providers, but are committed to maintaining the
confidentiality and security of your information.
We will design our audit to obtain reasonable, but not absolute, assurance of detecting errors or fraud that
would have a material effect on the financial statements as well as other illegal acts having a direct and material
effect on financial statement amounts. An audit is not designed to detect errors or fraud that are immaterial to
the financial statements. Our audit will not include a detailed audit of transactions, such as would be necessary
to disclose errors or fraud that did not cause a material misstatement of the financial statements. It is important
to recognize that there are inherent limitations in the auditing process. Audits are based on the concept of
selective testing of the data underlying the financial statements, which involves judgment regarding the areas to
be tested and the nature, timing, extent and results of the tests to be performed. Our audit is not a guarantee of
the accuracy of the financial statements and, therefore, is subject to the limitation that material errors or fraud or
other illegal acts having a direct and material financial statement impact, if they exist, may not be detected.
Because of the characteristics of fraud, particularly those involving concealment through collusion, falsified
documentation and management's ability to override controls, an audit designed and executed in accordance
with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America may not detect a material fraud.
Further, while effective internal control reduces the likelihood that errors, fraud or other illegal acts will occur
and remain undetected, it does not eliminate that possibility. For these reasons, we cannot ensure that errors,
fraud or other illegal acts, if present, will be detected. However, we will communicate to the Big Muskego
Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District, as appropriate, any such matters identified during our
audit.
We are also responsible for determining that the audit committee or equivalent group charged with governance
is informed about certain other matters related to the conduct of the audit, including (i) our responsibility under
auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, (ii) an overview of the planned scope
and timing of the audit, and (iii) significant findings from the audit, which include (a) our views about the
qualitative aspects of the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District's significant
accounting practices, accounting estimates, and financial statement disclosures; (b) difficulties encountered in
performing the audit; (c) uncorrected misstatements and material corrected misstatements that were brought to
the attention of management as a result of auditing procedures; and (d) other significant and relevant findings
or issues (e.g., any disagreements with management about matters that could be significant to the Big Muskego
Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District's financial statements or our report thereon, consultations
with other independent accountants, issues discussed prior to our retention as independent auditors, fraud and
illegal acts, and all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses identified during the audit). Lastly, we are
responsible for ensuring that the audit committee or equivalent group charged with governance receives copies
of certain written communications between us and management including written communications on
accounting, auditing, internal control or operational matters and representations that we are requesting from
management.
The audit will not be planned or conducted in contemplation of reliance by any specific third party or with
respect to any specific transaction. Therefore, items of possible interest to a third party will not be specifically
addressed and matters may exist that would be assessed differently by a third party, possibly in connection with
a specific transaction.
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Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District
August 13, 2015
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Management's Responsibilities
The Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District's management is responsible for the
financial statements referred to above. In this regard, management is responsible for establishing policies and
procedures that pertain to the maintenance of adequate accounting records and effective internal controls over
financial reporting, the selection and application of accounting principles, the authorization of receipts and
disbursements, the safeguarding of assets, the proper recording of transactions in the accounting records, and
for reporting financial information in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America.
Management is also responsible for the design and implementation of programs and controls to prevent and
detect fraud, and for informing us (i) about all known or suspected fraud affecting the entity involving: (a)
management, (b) employees who have significant roles in internal control over financial reporting, and (c)
others where the fraud or illegal acts could have a material effect on the financial statements; and (ii) of its
knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the entity received in communications from
employees, former employees, analysts, grantors, regulators, or others.
Management is responsible for (i) adjusting the basic financial statements to correct material misstatements
and for affirming to us in a management representation letter that the effects of any uncorrected misstatements
aggregated by us during the current engagement and pertaining to the latest period under audit are immaterial,
both individually and in the aggregate, to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, and (ii) notifying us of
all material weaknesses, including other significant deficiencies, in the design or operation of your internal
control over financial reporting that are reasonably likely to adversely affect your ability to record, process,
summarize and report external financial data reliably in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America. Management also is responsible for identifying and ensuring that the
Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District complies with the laws and regulations
applicable to its activities.
As part of management’s responsibility for the financial statements and the effectiveness of its system of
internal control over financial reporting, management is responsible for making available to us, on a timely
basis, all of your original accounting records and related information and for the completeness and accuracy of
that information and your personnel to whom we may direct inquiries. As required by auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America, we will make specific inquiries of management and others
about the representations embodied in the financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over
financial reporting. Auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America also require that we
obtain written representations covering audited financial statements from certain members of management. The
results of our audit tests, the responses to our inquiries, and the written representations, comprise the evidential
matter we intend to rely upon in forming our opinion on the financial statements.
Because of the importance of oral and written representations to an effective audit, the Big Muskego Lake -
Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District releases Baker Tilly and its current, former or future partners,
principals, employees, and personnel from any and all claims, liabilities, costs and expenses attributable to any
misrepresentation by management. The terms of this paragraph shall apply to any claims of any kind, including,
but not limited to, contract, tort, or negligence of any party, including the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay
Protection and Rehabilitation District or Baker Tilly.
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Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District
August 13, 2015
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Non-Attest Services
Prior to or as part of our audit engagement, it may be necessary for us to perform certain non-attest services
including, but not limited to, preparing drafts of your financial statements and proposing general, adjusting, or
correcting journal entries to your financial statements. None of these non-attest services constitute an audit
under generally accepted auditing standards including Government Auditing Standards. You are responsible for
reviewing the entries and understanding the nature of any proposed entries and the impact they have on the
financial statements. In addition, you will be required to review and approve the financial statements and
approve that document prior to its issuance and have a responsibility in fact and appearance to make an
informed judgment on that document.
We will not perform any management functions or make management decisions on your behalf with respect to
any non-attest services we provide.
In connection with our performance of any non-attest services, you agree that you will:
Continue to make all management decisions and perform all management functions, including
approving all journal entries and general ledger classifications when they are submitted to you.
Designate an employee with suitable skill, knowledge, and/or experience, preferably within senior
management, to oversee the services we perform.
Evaluate the adequacy and results of the non-attest services we perform.
Accept responsibility for the results of our non-attest services.
Establish and maintain internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities related to the
non-attest function.
On a periodic basis, as needed, we will meet with you to discuss your accounting records and the management
implications of your financial statements. We will notify you, in writing, of any matters that we believe you should
be aware of and will meet with you upon request.
Other Documents
Auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America require that we read any annual report
that contains our audit report. The purpose of this procedure is to consider whether other information in the
annual report, including the manner of its presentation, is materially inconsistent with information appearing in
the financial statements. We assume no obligation to perform procedures to corroborate such other information
as part of our audit.
If you intend to reproduce or publish the financial statements, and make reference to our firm name in
connection therewith, you agree to publish the financial statements in their entirety. In addition, you agree to
provide us, for our approval and consent, proofs before printing and final materials before distribution.
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With regard to the electronic dissemination of audited financial statements, including financial statements
published electronically on your Internet website, you understand that electronic sites are a means to distribute
information and, therefore, we are not required to read the information contained in these sites or to consider
the consistency of other information in the electronic site with the original document.
The documentation for this engagement, including the workpapers, is the property of Baker Tilly and constitutes
confidential information. We may have a responsibility to retain the documentation for a period of time sufficient
to satisfy any applicable legal or regulatory requirements for records retention. If we are required by law,
regulation, or professional standards to make certain documentation available to Regulators, the Big Muskego
Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District hereby authorizes us to do so.
Legal Terms
In no event shall either party be liable for any punitive damages relating to Baker Tilly's services provided under
this engagement letter.
Resolution of Disagreements
In the unlikely event that differences concerning our services or fees should arise that are not resolved by
mutual agreement, both parties agree to attempt in good faith to settle the dispute. Each party shall bear their
own expenses. Our services shall be evaluated on our substantial conformance with the terms expressly set
forth herein, including all applicable professional standards.
Timing and Fees
Completion of our work is subject to, among other things, (i) appropriate cooperation from the Big Muskego
Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District's personnel, including timely preparation of necessary
schedules, (ii) timely responses to our inquiries, and (iii) timely communication of all significant accounting and
financial reporting matters. When and if for any reason the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and
Rehabilitation District is unable to provide such schedules, information, and assistance, Baker Tilly and you will
mutually revise the fee to reflect additional services, if any, required of us to complete the audit. Delays in the
issuance of our audit report beyond the date that was originally contemplated may require us to perform
additional auditing procedures which will likely result in additional fees.
Changes to our audit procedures resulting in increased hours and expense could result from the current credit
crisis and economic conditions. Examples of issues we have seen include unexpected asset impairment
analysis, liquidity and going concern evaluations, debt covenant violations, inventory lower of cost or market
declines, customer credit risk issues, and increased risk of employee fraud, to name a few. If these issues or
others are identified which increase our level of service effort and cause revisions in the scope of our work, we
will discuss these with you before incurring additional time and effort. We will, of course, solicit the efforts of you
and your staff to minimize the impact these incremental efforts will have on the fees.
Revisions to the scope of our work due to delays in the issuance of the audit report or increased procedures as
a result of the current credit crisis and economic conditions will be set forth in the form of an “Amendment to
Existing Engagement Letter."
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August 13, 2015
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We estimate that our fees will not exceed $1,200. Invoices for these fees will be rendered each month as work
progresses and are payable on presentation. A charge of 1.5% per month shall be imposed on accounts not
paid within 30 days of receipt of our statement for services provided. In accordance with our firm policies, work
may be suspended if your account becomes 30 days or more overdue and will not be resumed until your
account is paid in full. If we elect to terminate our services for nonpayment, our engagement will be deemed to
have been completed upon written notice of termination, even if we have not completed our report. You will be
obligated to compensate us for all time expended and to reimburse us for all out-of-pocket expenditures through
the date of termination.
We may use temporary contract staff to perform certain tasks on your engagement and will bill for that time at
the rate that corresponds to Baker Tilly staff providing a similar level of service. Upon request, we will be happy
to provide details on training, supervision, and billing arrangements we use in connection with these
professionals.
Our fees are based on known circumstances at the time of this agreement. Should circumstances change
significantly during the course of this engagement, we will discuss with you the need for any revised audit fees.
This can result from changes at your organization, such as the turnover of key accounting staff, the addition of
new funds or significant federal or state programs, or changes that affect the amount of audit effort from
external sources, such as new accounting and auditing standards that become effective that increase the scope
of our audit procedures. This agreement currently includes all auditing standards through Statement on Auditing
Standards (SAS) No. 127 – “Omnibus Statement on Auditing Standards - 2013,” all accounting standards
through Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) No. 66 – “Technical Corrections - 2012 - an
amendment of GASB Statement No. 10 and No. 62,” and the current federal and state single audit guidance.
We would expect to continue to perform our services under the arrangements discussed above from year to
year, unless for some reason you or we find that some change is necessary. We will, of course be happy to
provide the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District with any other services you
may find necessary or desirable.
Other Matters
Baker Tilly is owned by professionals who hold CPA licenses as well as by professionals who are not licensed
CPAs. Depending on the nature of the services we provide, non-CPA owners may be involved in providing
services to you now or in the future.
Any additional services that may be requested and we agree to provide will be the subject of separate
arrangements.
In the event we are requested or authorized by the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation
District, or required by government regulation, subpoena, or other legal process to produce our working papers
or our personnel as witnesses with respect to our engagement for the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection
and Rehabilitation District, the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District will, so long
as we are not a party to the proceeding in which the information is sought, reimburse us for our professional
time and expenses, as well as the fees and expenses of our counsel, incurred in responding to such a request.
Neither this engagement letter, any claim, nor any rights or licenses granted hereunder may be assigned,
delegated, or subcontracted by either party without the written consent of the other party. Either party may
assign and transfer this engagement letter to any successor that acquires all or substantially all of the business
or assets of such party by way of merger, consolidation, other business reorganization, or the sale of interest or
assets, provided that the party notifies the other party in writing of such assignment and the successor agrees
in writing to be bound by the terms and conditions of this engagement letter.
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August 13, 2015
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Our dedication to client service is carried out through our employees who are integral in meeting this objective.
In recognition of the importance of our employees to Baker Tilly, it is hereby agreed that the Big Muskego
Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District will not solicit our employees for employment or enter into
an independent contractor arrangement with any individual who is or was an employee of Baker Tilly for a
period of twelve months following the date of the conclusion of this engagement. If the Big Muskego
Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District violates this non-solicitation clause, the Big Muskego
Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District agrees to pay to Baker Tilly a fee of 30% of the hired
individual's new annual compensation within 30 days of such event.
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP is a member of Baker Tilly International Limited. Each member firm of Baker
Tilly International Limited is a separate and independent legal entity. Baker Tilly International Limited and its
other members are not responsible or liable for any acts or omissions of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP.
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP and its subsidiaries are not responsible for or liable for any acts or omissions
of any other member of Baker Tilly International Limited. Baker Tilly International Limited does not render any
professional services and does not have an ownership or partnership interest in Baker Tilly Virchow Krause,
LLP.
Baker Tilly International Limited is an English Company. Neither Baker Tilly International Limited nor any other
member firm has a right to exercise management control over any other member firm. Baker Tilly Virchow
Krause, LLP is not Baker Tilly International Limited’s agent and does not have authority to bind Baker Tilly
International Limited or act on Baker Tilly International Limited’s behalf.
This engagement letter reflects the entire agreement between us relating to the services covered by this letter.
It replaces and supersedes any previous proposals, correspondence, and understandings, whether written or
oral . The agreement contained in this engagement letter shall survive the completion or termination of this
engagement. If because of a change in the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation
District's status or due to any other reason, any provision in this agreement would be prohibited by, or would
impair our independence under, laws, regulations or published interpretations by governmental bodies,
commissions, or other regulatory agencies, such provision shall, to that extent, be of no further force and effect
and this agreement shall consist of the remaining portions.
The validity, construction and enforcement of this engagement letter shall be determined in accordance with the
laws of the State of Illinois, without reference to its conflicts of laws principles, and any action arising under this
engagement letter shall be brought exclusively in the State of Illinois.
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August 13, 2015
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We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and
Rehabilitation District.
If there are any questions regarding the engagement letter, please contact Vicki Hellenbrand, the engagement
partner on this engagement who is responsible for the overall supervision and review of the engagement and
for determining that the engagement has been completed in accordance with professional standards. Vicki
Hellenbrand is available at 608 240 2387.
Sincerely,
BAKER TILLY VIRCHOW KRAUSE, LLP
Enclosures
The services and terms as set forth in the engagement letter are agreed to by:
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Official's Name
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Official's Signature
__________________________________________________
Title
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Date
Notice is hereby given that at the Annual Meeting of the Big Muskego Lake/Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District
to be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at 6:45 p.m. at the Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue,
a PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED BUDGET will be held. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspection
at City Hall in the Clerk-Treasurer's office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
Following is a summary of the proposed Big Muskego Lake/Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District 2016 Budget:
Sharon Mueller, Finance & Administration Director
2016
2015 PROPOSED %
BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
NON-MAJOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
Revenues
Grant Revenue $0 $20,000
Public Charges for Services $28,995 $29,400
Commercial Revenues $230 $230
Total Revenues $29,225 $49,630 69.82%
Appropriation of Fund Balance $48,658 $59,470
Total Available Funds $77,883 $109,100
Expenditures
Salaries and Benefits $4,883 $4,400
Legal and Professional $2,700 $2,700
Water Quality Monitoring $750 $750
Postage, Office Expenses and Other $5,550 $5,550
Projects: Weed/Goose Control & Land Purchase $59,000 $90,700
Total Expenditures $72,883 $104,100 42.83%
Designated Fund Balance/Land Conservancy $5,000 $5,000
Total Expenditures including Designated Funds $77,883 $109,100
ALL GOVERNMENTAL FUND BALANCE Undesignated Undesignated
Fund Total Fund
Balance Total Operating Balance
January 1, 2016 Revenues Expenditures Dec. 31, 2016
Non-Major Special Revenue Fund $87,172 $49,630 $64,100 $72,701 *
Property tax Levy: The District did not and will not levy taxes to finance 2015 or 2016 operations.
* $5,000 of Undesignated Fund Balance is designated for Land Conservancy.
PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the
municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any
governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
Also, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids
and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Finance & Administration Director,
Muskego City Hall, (262) 679-5622.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY
PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT
Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay
Protection and Rehabilitation District
2016 Proposed Budget
&
2014 Audit Summary
Prepared by City of Muskego
Finance & Administration Department
REVENUES
2014
ACTUAL
2015
BUDGET
PROJECTED
12/31/2015
PROPOSED
2016
BUDGET
Public Charges
for Services
Grants
$28,535
$0
$28,995
$0
$29,015
$5,500
$29,400
$20,000
Interest Income $35 $30 $40 $30
Other - Penalty $335 $200 $250 $200
Total Revenues $28,905 $29,225 $34,805 $49,630
Big Muskego Lake – Bass Bay
Protection and Rehabilitation District
• 168 On Lake @ $80
• 456 Off Lake @ $35
Big Muskego Lake – Bass Bay
Protection and Rehabilitation District
EXPENSES
2014
ACTUAL
2015
BUDGET
PROJECTED
12/31/2015
PROPOSED
2016
BUDGET
Personnel $4,705 $4,883 $9,235 $4,400
Travel/Training $0 $1,000 $250 $1,000
Maint./Rental $804 $1,500 $150 $1,500
Computer $175 $175 $175 $175
Supplies $1,176 $1,700 $1,600 $1,700
Outside Service $1,150 $2,700 $1,150 $2,700
Other Expenses $1,105 $1,750 $1,500 $1,750
Insurance $175 $175 $175 $175
Weed Control $4,179 $16,000 $8,500 $42,700
Goose Control $0 $3,000 $0 $3,000
Land Purchases $0 $40,000 $0 $45,000
Total Expenses $13,469 $72,883 $22,735 $104,100
Big Muskego Lake – Bass Bay
Protection and Rehabilitation District
FUND BALANCE
2014
ACTUAL
2015
BUDGET
PROJECTED
12/31/2015
PROPOSED
2016
BUDGET
Revenues over/
(under) Expenses $15,436 ($43,658) $12,071 ($54,470)
Other Sources:
Appropriations
Land Reserve
($10,436)
($5,000)
$48,658
($5,000)
($7,071)
($5,000)
$59,470
($5,000)
End Fund Balance:
Unreserved
Designated
$80,101
$35,000
$66,454
$0
$87,172
$40,000
$72,701
$0
Big Muskego Lake – Bass Bay
Protection and Rehabilitation District
Revenues vs. Expenditures ‐For the Years 2012 ‐2016
0
20000
40000
60000
80000
100000
120000
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Revenue
Expense
BudgetedProjected
Big Muskego Lake – Bass Bay
Protection and Rehabilitation District
Fund Balance ‐For the Years 2012 ‐2016
0
20000
40000
60000
80000
100000
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Designated
Undesignated
BudgetedProjected
Big Muskego Lake – Bass Bay
Protection and Rehabilitation District
STATEMENT OFACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014
Function Expenses
Program
Revenues
Charges for
Services
Net (Expense)
Revenue and
Changes
In Net Position
General Government $9,290 ($9,290)
Weed Treatment $4,179 $28,535 $24,356
Investment Earnings $35
Other Revenues $336
Total Activities (Net Change)$15,437
Net Position, End of Year $115,101