6 June Meeting Minutes
Town of Mukwonago · Waukesha County · meeting of Aug 21, 2026 · Minutes
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Phantom Lakes Management District
June 25th, 2026, 6:00pm
Meeting Minutes
Virtual Meeting
APPROVED
1. Call to Order
a. Meeting called to order by Chairman Joe Graczyk at 6:18 PM
2. Open Meeting Notice
a. The meeting was notified and posted according to law.
3. Roll Call
Board Members Present: Chairman Joe Graczyk, Secretary Jake Jagmin, Treasurer Adam Miller,
Scott Babinat, Ryan Fait, and County Supervisor Darlene Johnon. Also present Colleen Mutchler,
Dawn Wilson, Barry Ripes, Bob Brill, Joanne Tlachac-Hehn, Patrice Farrel and Steve Todd.
Absent: Town Representative Dave Dubey
4. Open Forum
a. County Supervisor Darlene Johnson inquired about the Father’s Day Parade and PLMD’s
involvement. PLMD was present with the harvesting truck displaying a banner for the July 3rd
fireworks and top sponsors. We had a small group of walkers throwing candy, great weather
and amazing community turnout.
b. Resident Barry Ripes came forward with concern about the placement of the Phantom Lakes
YMCA floating trampoline. PLMD to reach out to the Phantom Lakes YMCA Camp about
possible change in placement.
5. Announcements & Correspondence
a. Compliment from a resident concerning weed harvesting.
b. Village and PLMD resident sent an email inquiring about a load of weeds for home use.
6. Secretary’s Report
a. Secretary Jake Jagmin makes a motion to approve the May meeting minutes with a correction
to County Supervisor Darlene Johnsons title in section 9. County Supervisor Darlene Johnson
seconds. Motion carried.
7. Treasurer’s Report
a. Treasurer Adam Miller reads the report. County Supervisor Darlene Johnson makes a motion to
approve the Treasurer’s report. Board member Ryan Fait seconds. Motion carries.
8. Harvesting Report
a. Operators requesting maintenance to the shoreline at the harvester location. Large pieces of
old concrete road are a hazard to the pontoons on the harvesters. Heavy items, will need
machine assistance.
b. Issue with the blue harvester hydraulic sensor and front conveyor movement also keeps
throwing off the RPMs on the machine and making it shut down. ILH will come out Monday to
inspect sensor in order to order the correct part.
c. Slow start to the season with wind and rain
d. New dumpsite off of Hwy 83 is in progress to getting approved by the DNR. Current dumpsite
has been a challenge due to the rain and drop off location.
e. Discussion about a possible new conveyor, current on is over 30 years old, not road worthy and
very rusty. Concerns about it breaking down and spending money on repairs garners a look at
purchasing a new one. PLMD would seek a grant, will need to gauge interest at the annual
meeting in September.
9. Wildlife
a. 97 birds collected, considering continuing the collection until numbers are down to around 40.
10. Aerators
a. No update at this time
11. Dredging
a. Steve Todd submitted pre-dredging forms to the DNR, DNR has received. No reply as of the
meeting. Need response in order to submit samples for testing and continue the process in
time for the annual meeting in September.
12. 2027 Budget
a. Treasurer Adam Miller goes line by line, discussing small changes with the board in preliminary
adjustments.
b. Add a line for dredging
13. 2026 Fireworks
a. Everything is on schedule
b. Clean up will be at 9 am on July 4th, volunteers needed.
14. 2026 Newsletter
a. Edits have begun, articles assigned.
15. Next Meeting Thursday July 23rd, 2026 at 6pm. Meeting will be held virtually
16. Adjournment
a. Motion made by Secretary Jake Jagmin to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 pm. Board member Ryan
Fait seconds. Motion carried.
Source: Town of Mukwonago website. First collected Oct 8, 2026.