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BMLM20160823Approved CITY OF MUSKEGO BIG MUSKEGO LAKE ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES "A Cry of August 23, 2016 ' �, �USKEGO 6:45 PM Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 6:49 p.m. Present were Commissioners Wolfe, Borgman, Kapusta, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Madden. Commissioner Hammel was absent. Also present: Deputy Commissioners Tom Kies, Karl Hoeppner, Rich Multhauf, and Larry Schweitzer, Conservation Coordinator Zagar, City Attorney Warchol, 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 The Deputy Clerk stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2017 BUDGET Finance and Administration Director Mueller gave an overview of the proposed 2017 budget. She stated the District's finances continue to remain stable. The District rates are projected to remain the same: $80.00 charge for on lake and $35.00 charge for off lake residents. In summary, the proposed 2017 budget should produce a fund balance of $63,000; however, it could be as high as $140,000 because the weed issues appear to be under control. No land purchases are anticipated in the near future. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING - August 25, 2015 Tom Kies made a motion to approve. Karl Hoeppner seconded. Motion carried. DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS' REPORT REGARDING STATUS OF LAKE Deputy Commissioner Kies: • Overall condition of the lake and bay are good. Water level is currently low due to the weather, which has not created any problems. • Aquatic plants have been less of a nuisance than in the past. Only one treatment was required. Starry stonewort is sparsely distributed throughout the lake. Some chemical management has been done but it is not feasible to treat the entire lake. Some sporadic boat checking has been done at the launches. • The City hosted three kayak trips through the Recreation Department, which were very successful. • Wildlife — One bald eagle fledgling, three osprey fledglings. Forester's terns did nest but there is no report on their development. • Fishing has been very good. Carp are on the increase with no definitive explanation. • Water quality and conditions will continue to be monitored. A future restoration project may need to be considered. Big Muskego Lake Annual Meeting Minutes 2 August 23, 2016 NEW BUSINESS Review 2015 Audit and Approve Engagement Letter for 2016 Audit Finance and Administration Director Mueller stated the 2015 audit reported an increase of $10,000 in the District's net position primarily due to partial payment of the state grant for weed control. She requested approval of the Baker Tilly engagement letter to conduct the 2016 audit which includes no increase in fees. Karl Hoeppner made a motion to approve the Engagement Letter for the 2016 Audit. Rich Multhauf seconded. Motion carried. Adopt 2017 Budget Karl Hoeppner made a motion to adopt the 2017 Budget as presented. Rich Multhauf seconded. Motion carried. Select 2017 Quarterly and Annual Meeting Dates Karl Hoeppner made a motion to approve the following 2017 Quarterly Meeting Dates: January 24, March 28, June 27 and October 24, and August 22 for the 2017 Annual Meeting. Rich Multhauf seconded. Motion carried. Elect Deputy Commissioners Greg Burmeister moved to nominate Leonard Pilak (not present). Rich Multhauf moved to nominate Tom Kies. Karl Hoeppner nominated himself noting he would like to continue serving as a Deputy Commissioner. Greg Burmeister nominated Rich Multhauf. Tom Zagar moved to nominate Larry Schweitzer. Greg Burmeister moved to close nominations and accept the nominees. Larry Schweitzer seconded. Motion carried. Resolution #BML 1-2016 — Resolution to Amend the By -Laws of the Big Muskego Lake/Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District (Article V, Section 5, 3. Payment of Vouchers) Director Mueller stated this section of the By -Laws was amended 13 years ago. The resolution authorizes the Treasurer to pay budget approved invoices, which do not exceed $10,000. The current threshold is $1,000. This will create more efficiency and is consistent with the City's existing Purchasing Policy. Karl Hoeppner moved to approve. Greg Burmeister seconded. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Karl Hoeppner made a motion to adjourn at 7:04 p.m. Larry Schweitzer seconded; motion carried. Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.