2024 ANNUAL September Meeting Minutes

Phantom Lakes Management District September 26, 2024, 6:00PM Annual Meeting Minutes Mukwonago Town Hall (W320S8315 Beulah Rd Mukwonago WI) APPROVED Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:07 PM by Chairman Joe Graczyk. Open Meeting Notice: The meeting was noticed and posted according to law. Approval of Minutes from September 19, 2023 Annual Meeting: Olen Johnson motioned to approve the meeting minutes from 9-19-2023, seconded by Peter Brierton. Motion carried (unanimous). Lake & Ice Patrol Update Assistant Chief Eric Schmidt introduces Officer Bennet Dolnick. Officer Dolnick reported a quiet year on the lake with 80.25 hours of patrol and 20 hours of administrative work. There were 26 stops, and 12 citations were issued. No issues of theft or reports of wading in the channel. Staffing continues to be a concern but is being addressed. Items from the Floor Resident Kathleen Christine inquires about the DNR lawsuit and abundance of weeds on the lake. PLMD could pursue a contested hearing against the DNR in hopes to increase our harvesting. Resident Kathy Verduyn inquires about the wild rice along with many other residents. Resident Daniel Walsh inquired into a possible lease PLMD had with the Town for the property at the end of Wahl Avenue. Lease is in review with the County. Resident Patty Robinson expresses concerns with wake enhanced boats. Resident Robinson would like to see proactive action against ballast boats. General consensus of the residents in attendance is against pursuing rules against wake enhancing boats at the moment. Steve Todd, former chairman and Waukesha County employee presents details about Clean Boats Clean Waters (CBCW) program that was ran over the summer. 692 boat inspections. PLMD expense is ¼ of total. Residents are concerned about lack of launching fee at Phantom Glen launch in the village. Fisheries Management/Stocking: Steve Verduyn provided an update. The permit was approved by the DNR. 1000 Walleye, 1400 Black Crappie and 1000 Bass will be stocked in early October when the water temperatures come down. A 20” walleye was caught last week. Harvesting Report: Harvesting Manager Dawn Wilson provided an update. Stoney Starwort is becoming a bigger problem, the weed is like a giant Brillo pad. Wild rice is a hazard, especially for low profile craft on the lake and visibility. Harvesters have been removed for the season and stored in the barn. The truck had its bed repainted. PLMD won an award for our parade float in the Father’s Day Parade. Sonar / Bathymetric Mapping Not interested in pursuing this year. Equipment Condition Update and Replacement: Treasurer Adam Miller reported. Both harvesters are in great condition. The YMCA barn has been divided with separate electrical boxes for each unit. Able to fit both harvesters and the truck in the barn for winter storage. Approval of 2022 Audit Report Treasurer Adam Miller presents the audit report completed b y Business Accounting & Tax Professionals LLC on September 26th, 2024, for the year 2023. No issues. Secretary Jake Jagmin makes a motion to approve the 2023 audit. Pete Brierton seconds. Motion carries (unanimous). Adoption of 2025 Proposed Budget: Budget presented by Treasurer Adam Miller. Line 47 removes $3,000 for bathymetric reading. Steve Verduyn motioned to add $20,000 to legal (line 48) to continue the legal case against the Wisconsin DNR . Caroline Jagmin seconds. Motion carried (36-2) Olen Johnson makes a motion to approve the 2025 budget with changes voted on above. Kathy Verduyn seconds. Motion passes (unanimous). Approval of Resolution 2024-25: Levy for 2025: Treasurer Adam Miller read the resolution. Kathy Verduyn makes a motion to approve the levy at $126,352 for calendar year 2054. Paula Brierton seconded. Motion carried (unanimous). Election of Commissioners for 2024-2027: Two open seats. Joanne Tlachac-Hehn volunteers to step down. A big thank you to Joanne for her service over the years. Ryan Fait and Joe Graczyk placed their names on the ballots. 36 ballots were cast with 35 votes for Ryan Fait and 36 votes for Joe Graczyk. PLMD welcomes Ryan Fait to serve on the PLMD board and Joe Graczyk to continue for the appointed 3- year terms. Set 2025 Annual Meeting Date: Joe Graczyk motioned to have the PLMD annual meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:00PM. Seconded by Debb Jaeck. Motion carried unanimously. Adjournment: Jake Jagmin made a motion to adjourn at 8:05 PM. Debb Jaeck seconded. Motion carried (unanimous).