BMLM20170822Approved
CITY OF MUSKEGO
BIG MUSKEGO LAKE
ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES "A Cry of
August 22, 2017 M6:45 PM
Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Chiaverotti called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Present were Commissioners
Wolfe, Hammel, Borgman, Kapusta, Engelhardt, Kubacki and Madden. Also present: Deputy
Commissioners Tom Kies, Karl Hoeppner, Leonard Pilak, 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 2018 budget.
She stated revenues and expenditures are essentially the same as the prior year. The 2018
budget reflects a 0.17% increase or $50 for Total Revenues while Total Expenditures
increased by 0.27% or $289. In summary, the proposed 2018 budget should produce a fund
balance of $65,000; however, it could be as high as $115,000 because no land purchases are
anticipated in the near future.
The District rates are projected to remain the same: $80.00 charge for on lake and $35.00
charge for off lake residents.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING - August 23, 2016
Larry Schweitzer made a motion to approve. Karl Hoeppner seconded; motion carried.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS' REPORT REGARDING STATUS OF LAKE
Conservation Coordinator Zagar reported the following:
• Water levels were higher all year.
• Higher water levels were positive for navigation with the exception of the moving cattail
bogs, which posed a problem.
• Wildlife — The tree with the eagles nest fell; there is optimism that they will return to nest
next year. The osprey fledged three young. The endangered Forester's terns did not
have a favorable year because of the high water level.
• Fishing has been very good. Carp are on the increase.
• Aquatic Plants — Eurasian milfoil has increased, but is at manageable levels. Starry
stonewort is growing, but not the most dominant plant on the lake and is not hindering
navigation.
Big Muskego Lake Annual Meeting Minutes 2
August 22, 2017
NEW BUSINESS
Review 2016 Audit and Approve Engagement Letter for 2017 Audit
Finance and Administration Director Mueller stated the 2016 audit reported an increase of
$10,000 in the District's net position of $135,000 mostly due to the reduction of expenditures.
She requested approval of the Baker Tilly engagement letter to conduct the 2017 audit which
includes no increase in fees. The cost of the audit will remain at $1,250. Leonard Pilak made
a motion to approve the Engagement Letter for the 2017 Audit. Larry Schweitzer
seconded; motion carried.
Adopt 2018 Budget
Leonard Pilak made a motion to adopt the 2018 Budget as presented. Larry Schweitzer
seconded; motion carried.
Select 2018 Quarterly and Annual Meeting Dates
Leonard Pilak made a motion to approve the following 2017 Quarterly Meeting Dates:
January 23, March 27, June 26 and October 23, and August 28 for the 2018 Annual
Meeting. Karl Hoeppner seconded; motion carried.
Elect Deputy Commissioners
The following nominations were made: Greg Burmeister, Karl Hoeppner, Tom Kies,
Leonard Pilak and Larry Schweitzer. Leonard Pilak moved to accept the nominees to
serve as Deputy Commissioners. Karl Hoeppner seconded; motion carried.
Resolution #BML 1-2017 - Resolution to Amend the By -Laws of the Big Muskego Lake/Bass
Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District (Article 111, Section 2) to Substitute a Class 2 Notice
for the Annual Meeting and Eliminate the Mailing Notification for Electors Residing within the
District
Karl Hoeppner moved to approve. Greg Burmeister seconded; motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Leonard Pilak made a motion to adjourn at 7:13 p.m. Larry Schweitzer seconded;
motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski, Deputy Clerk.