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BMLM20150825Approved CITY OF MUSKEGO BIG MUSKEGO LAKE ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES n� Cc Of August 25, 2015 , �, � SKEGO 6:45 PM UMuskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Present were Commissioners Madden, Kubacki, Engelhardt, Borgman, Hammel and Wolfe. Commissioner Kapusta was absent. Also present: Deputy Commissioners Tom Kies, Greg Burmeister and Leonard Pilak, 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 2016 BUDGET Finance and Administration Director Mueller gave an overview of the proposed 2016 budget. An additional line item was added under Revenues to reflect Department of Natural Resources grant funding. The grant was applied for in an effort to control the invasive starry stonewort algae. This will be accomplished through an aquatic plant survey and inspections at various launch sites. Because of the DNR grant funding, the district fees are proposed to remain the same: $80.00 charge for on lake and $35.00 charge for off lake. However, if additional staff time is required, rates may increase in the future. Overall, the District is projected to have a $72,000 Unreserved Fund Balance for the 2017 budget. Conservation Coordinator Zagar stated that a grant was applied for to control starry stonewort. An aquatic plant survey will be done to assess the baseline levels of plants to assist with future management efforts. There are funds available in this year's budget of approximately $9,000. The quote for the plant survey is $10,500. Additional weed control may be done, which would cost $2,000. He stated that 75% of those costs would be covered by the DNR grant. The net expenditure to the District would be $3,125. Mr. Zagar noted that money is in the 2016 budget for land purchases; however, nothing is proposed at this time. Ms. Mueller further clarified that those are designated funds. Adopt 2016 Budget Leonard Pilak made a motion to adopt the 2016 Budget as presented. Tom Kies seconded. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING - August 26, 2014 Leonard Pilak made a motion to approve the August 26, 2014 minutes. Tom Kies seconded. Motion carried. Big Muskego Lake Annual Meeting Minutes 2 August 25, 2015 DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS' REPORT REGARDING STATUS OF LAKE Deputy Commissioner Pilak stated that the clarity of the lake is very good this year. Fishing has been great with quite a few northerns and yellow perch caught this summer. The Eurasian milfoil has not been a nuisance due to the weed eradication that took place earlier in spring. Wildlife - Two bald eagle fledglings, two osprey fledglings and over 30 nesting pairs of forester terns. Deputy Commissioner Kies gave an update regarding the wetland restoration project. NEW BUSINESS Review 2014 Audit and Approve Engagement Letter for 2015 Audit Finance and Administration Director Mueller stated the Statement of Activities for the Year Ended December 31, 2014 reflects continued growth and an increase of $15,000 over the prior year. The audit went well with no material misstatements to report. She requested approval of the Baker Tilly engagement letter to conduct the 2015 audit which includes no increase in fees. Leonard Pilak made a motion to approve the Engagement Letter for the 2015 Audit. Tom Kies seconded. Motion carried. Select 2016 Quarterly and Annual Meeting Dates: Quarterly Meeting Dates Tom Kies made a motion to approve the following 2016 Quarterly Meeting Dates: January 26, March 22, June 28 and October 25, and August 23 for the 2016 Annual Meeting. Leonard Pilak seconded. Motion carried. Elect Deputy Commissioners Tom Zagar moved to nominate Karl Hoeppner, Greg Burmeister, Tom Kies, Larry Schweitzer and Leonard Pilak for the Deputy Commissioner positions. Tom Kies seconded. Greg Burmeister declined and nominated Rich Multhauf. Greg Burmeister made a motion to close nominations and accept the nominees. Leonard Pilak seconded. Motion carried. Recommend Transfer of Big Muskego Lake Investment Account Finance and Administration Director Mueller recommended transferring the funds to a money market account at First Business Bank, which would increase the interest earnings. Tom Kies made a motion to transfer the funds. John Wiederhold seconded. Motion carried. Discuss Notification for 2016 Annual Meeting Finance and Administration Director Mueller asked if the District residents would consider receiving the Annual Meeting Notice electronically versus mailing. Leonard Pilak spoke in favor of mailing the notice. Ms. Mueller stated that there would be a cost saving to the District if the mailing was eliminated. After further discussion, it was determined that the notice would continue to be mailed. Big Muskego Lake Annual Meeting Minutes August 25, 2015 COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW District resident Andy Lewandowski expressed concern regarding the over fertilization that is being done, which is polluting the lake. Deputy Commissioner Pilak suggested that this issue should be discussed at a future Deputy Commissioner meeting. ADJOURNMENT Tom Kies made a motion to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Leonard Pilak seconded; motion carried. Minutes transcribed by Kim Chavie.