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BMLM20140826Approved CITY OF MUSKEGO BIG MUSKEGO LAKE ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES n� Cc Of August 26, 2014 , �, � SKEGO 6:45 PM U 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 Big Muskego Lake Annual Meeting Minutes 2 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.