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Big Muskego Lakes Packet 08262025CITY OF MUSKEGO BIG MUSKEGO LAKE DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA 08/26/2025 5:30 PM Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING July 23, 2024 BMLD Annual Meeting Minutes 2024.7.23.pdf PUBLIC HEARING ON NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET 2026 Budget Presentation 2026 BML PROPOSED BUDGET - Publication.pdf DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS' REPORT REGARDING STATUS OF LAKE NEW BUSINESS Adopt 2026 Budget 2026 BML PROPOSED BUDGET - Detail.pdf Select 2026 Quarterly meeting dates: January 27, 2026; March 24, 2026; May 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026; and 2026 Annual meeting date: July 28, 2026. Elect Deputy Commissioners 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, CONTACT MUSKEGO CITY HALL, (262) 679-4100. CITY OF MUSKEGO BIG MUSKEGO LAKE DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES July 23, 2024 5:30 PM Muskego City Hall, W182 S8200 Racine Avenue UNAPPOROVED CALL TO ORDER Mayor Petfalski called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance recited prior to Finance Committee Meeting at 5:30 pm. ROLL CALL Commissioners Wolfe, Hammel, Decker, Schwer, Schroeder, Kubacki, and Madden. Also present: Deputy Commissioners Hoeppner, Kies, Pilak, Schweitzer; Conservation Coordinator Zagar, City Attorney Warchol, Finance & Administrative Director Mueller, Assistant Finance & Administrative Director Mustapich, Public Works and Development Director Kroeger, Public Works Superintendent Beilfuss, Utilities Superintendent Bourdo, Recreation Program Manager Dunn, Information Technologies Director Loudon, Muskego Public Library Director Larson, Lead Planner Trzebiatowski, Recreation Specialist Young, and City Clerk Roller. STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE City Clerk Roller stated that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law on Friday, July 19, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING July 25, 2023 BMLA Minutes 2023.07.25 (Unapproved).pdf Commissioner Kubacki moved to approve; Commissioner Madden seconded. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET 2025 Budget Presentation 2025 BML PROPOSED BUDGET - Publication.pdf Assistant Finance Director Mustapich presented the proposed 2025 Budget. Proposed budget revenues are $38,250 and expenditures of $63,525, which amounts to a 32% increase from last year which is primarily due to the land purchase line item removal. Fund balances remain positive and fees are proposed to remain the same. The projected fund balance of $96,339 is to support future budgets and a $40,000 designated Land Reserve. The 2023 Audit results reported a total fund balance of $205,971 which is an increase of $7,721 over the prior year. No one wished to speak. Mayor Petfalski closed the Public Hearing at 5:34 pm K BMLD Minutes — July 23, 2024 Page 12 DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS' REPORT REGARDING STATUS OF LAKE Deputy Commissioner Pilak provided a status report on Big Muskego Lake and Bass Bay. He mentioned that there are minor water issues. There are two osprey nests. There are three fledglings with tracking devices on them; devices are sponsored by Kiwanis. They plan to contact WE Energies to assist with osprey nesting stands. NEW BUSINESS Adopt 2025 Budget 2025 BML PROPOSED BUDGET.pdf Motion to approve made by Conservation Coordinator Zagar; seconded by Deputy Commissioner Pilak. Motion carried. Select 2025 Quarterly meeting dates: January 28, 2025; March 25, 2025; May 27, 2025 and September 23, 2025; and 2025 Annual meeting date: July 22, 2025. Motion to approve by Deputy Commissioner Pilak seconded by Deputy Commissioner Hoeppner. Motion carried. Elect Deputy Commissioners Conservation Coordinator Zagar moved to nominate the existing Deputy Commissioners to serve another year; Deputy Commissioner Pilak seconded. Motion carried. The Deputy Commissioners are Greg Burmeister, Karl Hoeppner, Tom Kies, Leonard Pilak, and Larry Schweitzer. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW None. ADJOURNMENT Deputy Commissioner Kies moved to adjourn at 5:45 p.m.; Deputy Commissioner Pilak seconded. Motion carried. Minutes taken by City Clerk Roller and transcribed by Assistant Deputy Clerk -Treasurer Crisp. 3 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT 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 26, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Muskego City Hall, W 182 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 2026 Budget: Jenny Mustapich, Finance Director/Treasurer 2026 2025 PROPOSED % BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE NON -MAJOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUND Revenues Grant Revenue $0 $0 Public Charges for Services $36,400 $37,275 Commercial Revenues $1,850 $3,000 Total Revenues $38,250 $40,275 5.29% Appropriation of Fund Balance $30,275 $9,596 Total Available Funds $68,525 $49,776 Expenditures Salaries and Benefits $7,675 $9,021 Legal and Professional $2,950 $2,950 Water Quality Monitoring $750 $750 Conservation Management $5,000 $5,000 Postage, Office Expenses and Other $7,150 $7,150 Projects: Weed Control & Land Purchase $40,000 $20,000 Total Expenditures $63,525 $44,871 -41.57% Designated Fund Balance/Land Conservancy $5,000 $5,000 Total Expenditures including Designated Funds $68,525 $49,871 ALL GOVERNMENTAL FUND BALANCE Undesignated Undesignated Fund Total Fund Balance Total Operating Balance January 1, 2026 Revenues Expenditures Dec. 31, 2026 Non -Major Special Revenue Fund $118,024 $40,275 $_ 71 $42 Property tax Levy: The District did not and will not levy taxes to finance 2025 or 2026 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) 679-5624. 4 BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT BUDGET FOR 2026 REVENUES Intergovernmental Revenue 250.01.00.00.4140 Grant Revenue Public Charges for Service 250.01.00.00.4358 Lake District Special Charges 168 on lake @ $80 681 off lake @ $35 Commercial Revenue 250.01.00.00.4531 Interest Income Total Revenues EXPENDITURES Personnel 2024 2025 ESTIMATED 2026 ACTUAL BUDGET 12/31/2025 BUDGET 37,275 36,400 37,275 37,275 5,127 1,850 4,100 3,000 42,402 38,250 41,375 40,275 250.01.00.00.5101 Salaries 5,632 5,580 5,918 6,045 250.01.00.00.5102 Overtime 154 35 390 35 Benefits 250.01.00.00.5201 FICA 440 445 472 475 250.01.00.00.5202 Pension 400 385 441 440 250.01.00.00.5203 Health 1,020 1,020 1,282 1,900 250.01.00.00.5229 Health Allowance 183 185 154 96 250.01.00.00.5204 Life 26 25 28 30 Travel/Training/Memberships 250.01.00.00.5302 Mileage - 100 50 100 250.01.00.00.5305 Dues & Conventions - 1,000 500 1,000 Equip. Maintenance & Rental 250.01.00.00.5410 Maintenance of Equipment/Boat 28 1,500 500 1,500 Computer Charges 250.01.00.00.5508 Computer Charges 175 175 175 175 Supplies/Materials 250.01.00.00.5710 Postage, Mail, Prep & Bill Exp. 2,790 2,500 2,000 2,500 250.01.00.00.5735 Gasoline, Oil, Grease, Tires 44 500 300 500 Professional & Contract Services 250.01.00.00.5805 Legal Fees - 1,500 - 1,500 250.01.00.00.5810 Accounting & Auditing 1,600 1,450 1,450 1,450 Other Expenses 250.01.00.00.6016 Conservation Management - 5,000 1,200 5,000 250.01.00.00.6056 Miscellaneous 239 1,200 700 1,200 250.01.00.00.6061 Water Quality Monitoring - 750 500 750 Insurance 250.01.00.00.6102 Insurance 175 175 175 175 Contingency - 250.01.00.00.6601 Contingency - - - Capital Expenses 250.01.00.00.6504 Future Projects (ATV) - 20,000 13,529 - 250.01.00.00.6603 Future Projects (Weed control) 11,837 15,000 15,000 15,000 250.01.00.00.6606 Future Projects (Watershed Restoration) 2,219 5,000 5,000 5,000 250.01.00.00.6607 Future Projects (Land Purchase) 50,000 - - - Total Expenditures 76,961 63,525 49,764 44,871 Excess of Revenue Over(under) expenses (34,559) (25,275) (8,389) (4,596) Other Financing Sources/(Uses) 250.20.00.00.8001 Appropriation of Fund Balance (10,442) 30,275 13,389 9,596 250.20.00.00.8250 Transfer from General BML fund 250.30.00.00.9975 Reserve Fund Balance/Land Conservancy (5,000) (5,000) (5,000) (5,000) Total Other Financing Sources/Uses (15,442) 25,275 8,389 4,596 Beg. Bal. Designated Fund Balance 85,000 40,000 40,000 45,000 Beg. Bal. Unreserved Fund Balance 120,971 131,413 131,413 118,024 End Bal. Unreserved Fund Balance 131,413 101,138 118,024 108,428 End Bal. Designated Fund Balance 40,000 45,000 45,000 50,000 Z4= 2026 BML BUDGET Draft