Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing Agenda Packet

VILLAGE OF TWIN LAKES 105 East Main Street P.O. Box 1024 Twin Lakes, Wisconsin 53181 Phone (262) 877-2858 LAKE PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING & BUDGET HEARING Saturday, August 1, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. Twin Lakes Board Room, 105 E. Main Street, Twin Lakes, WI AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call: Commissioners: Andres, Baxa, Fitzgerald, Karow, Livingston, Perl, President Skinner 4. Approval of the 2025 Annual Meeting Minutes 5. Committee Reports 6. Nominations and Election of Members of the Various Committees 7. Elector/Public Comments 8. Discussion and possible action regarding the $300,000 earmark of Lake District funds for spillway modification 9. Public Hearing on the District Budget 10. Motion to Approve Specific Large Projects: A. Aquatic Plant Treatment B. Fish Stocking C. Storm Water Improvements 11. Motion to Approve the Tax Levy 12. Motion to Approve the 2027 Budget 13. Establish 2027 Annual Meeting Date 14. Adjourn Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing should be made to the C lerk’s office in advance so appropriate accommodations can be made. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a majority of the Village Board and/or Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District Board of Commissioners, or other related governmental bodies, may be present at this meeting to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. No action will be taken by any governmental body at this meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to in this notice. This constitutes a meeting of the Village Board pursuant to State ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Board, 173 Wis. 2d 553, 494 N.W.2d 408 (1993), and must be noticed as such. “People Working Together” www.twinlakeswi.gov Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District Commissioners’ Annual Meeting & Budget Hearing Minutes Saturday, August 2, 2025 Page 1 of 3 LAKE PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS’ ANNUAL MEETING & BUDGET HEARING MINUTES Saturday, August 2, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. Village of Twin Lakes Board Room, 105 E. Main St., Twin Lakes, WI Full recording of this meeting is available for review at Village Hall. The below minutes are motions only. CALL TO ORDER AT 9:00 AM/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/IN ATTENDANCE Present: Commissioners Aaron Karow, Ken Perl, Kevin Fitzgerald, Howard Skinner, Barb Andres. Absent: Commissioners Jim Baxa, Bill Kaskin. Also Present: Village Administrator Laura Jager, Village Clerk Sabrina Waswo, Officer Kevin Saunders, Lake District Property Owners in Attendance 66. Approval of the 2024 Annual Meeting Minutes Howard Skinner/Kevin Fitzgerald motion to approve August 3, 2024 meeting minutes. Motion carried. Committee Reports Tony Migon was presented a Certificate of Appreciation for his 15 years of dedicated service as Chairman of the Steering Council. Bill Poetker, Chairman of Steering Council, provided a presentation on Lake District activity. Nominations and Election of Members of the Various Committees The below individuals volunteered for various committees. Trey Smith, 2615 E Lake Shore Dr, Water Quality, Lake Habitat, Fish & Fishing Steve Berg Jr., 85-4-119-213-2625 – Bay View Ave, Storm Water Management John Hoeksema, 2901 Lakeshore Way, Water Quality, Lake Habitat, Fish & Fishing Rhett Suhre, 2033 E Lake Shore Dr, Shoreline Protection & Rehabilitation Bev Kendall, 2045 E Lake shore Dr, Shoreline Protection & Rehabilitation Brad Prischman, 932 Bay View Ave, Storm Water Management Wendy Rohrs, 2925 E Lake Shore Dr, Boating Safety & User Conflicts Meghan Czechowski, 316 Kriwiel, Boating Safety & User Conflicts Brian Meade, 237 W Park Dr, Boating Safety & User Conflicts Howard Skinner/Bill Poetker motion to approve the volunteer’s nominations for the various committees. Motion carried. Public Hearing on District Budget Howard Skinner/Barb Andres motion to open the public hearing at 9:47 a.m. Motion carried. Howard Skinner/Rhett Suhre motion to close the public hearing at 9:48 a.m. Motion carried. Motion to Approve Specific Large Projects A. Aquatic Plant Treatment B. Storm Water Improvements Aquatic Plant Treatment: $16,000, Stormwater Improvements: $36,000, Fish stocking $10,000 Aaron Karow/Howard Skinner motion to approve all 3 projects. Motion carried. Motion to Approve Tax Levy Howard Skinner/Kevin Fitzgerald motion to approve the Tax Levy. Levy is $150,000, same as last year. Motion carried. Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District Commissioners’ Annual Meeting & Budget Hearing Minutes Saturday, August 2, 2025 Page 2 of 3 Motion to approve 2026 Budget Howard Skinner/Kevin Fitzgerald motion to approve the 2026 Budget. Motion carried. Establish 2026 Annual Meeting Date Howard Skinner/Aaron Karow motion to set the meeting for the first Saturday in August, August 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Motion carried. Elector/Public Comments Lisa Wegener, 245 W Park Dr, expressed her concerns about the extra-bright light shining across the lake. Kim Lishamer, 1816 Pheasant Ave, stated that if the Board creates an ordinance regulating bright lights for aesthetic purposes, it could be a slippery slope. Wendy Rohrs, 2925 E Lake Shore Dr, questioned late-night boats with lights, noting two men with nets along the sides and front of a boat, not appearing to be spear fishing. Officer Saunders advised calling the police to investigate. Bernard Klismet, 819 Bay View Ave, asked about the history of Bay View Channel, noting it has become quite shallow and needs dredging. Stated he had attempted to help by dredging himself, but the DNR intervened and stopped the work. Ron Mortensen, 3000 Lakeshore Way, felt that wake boats should be monitored, tracked, and possibly limited. Poetker responded that they are already being tracked and that the only limitation is through the number of parking stalls. Poetker noted that launch fees are among the lowest in the area and the Steering Council will be requesting an increase. John Wallner, 2920 Lakeshore Way, commented on the bright light, stating he lives next to it and that it is for security purposes. Acknowledged it may be an inconvenience but is glad it’s there. Sandra Wilhelm, 904 Shore Dr, had heard about the state banning certain activities and asked if fines could be structured in tiers, with higher penalties for repeat offenses. Poetker explained that the DNR sets the fine amounts. Tim Wetzel, 2332 Haerle Ave, spoke about men shining lights late at night, noting the glare reflects into houses. He contacted the DNR, who said it is legal unless an ordinance is enacted by the Village. Poetker believed they were spearing carp. Officer Saunders stated that both spearing fishing and lights are legal, but just netting is illegal. Brad Prischman, 932 Bay View Ave, lives on the channel and has a neighborhood letter addressing the concern, has copies for anyone interested. Bill Poetker or Tony Migon can provide the name of the company that previously dredged the channel. Nadine Fabish, 545 Storms Drive, acknowledged the safety concerns with the bright light, but also emphasized the importance of protecting aquatic life, noting that the current level of lighting is harmful. She suggested reducing the brightness and adjusting the direction of the lights as a solution. Rhet Suhre, 2023 E Lake Shore Drive, noted that his wife is a lighting designer and mentioned there are ways to mitigate the light impact. Susan Bradley, 1217 Valley View Rd, raised water quality concerns and asked about the ordinance regarding homeowners’ use of lawn chemicals. Poetker stated that phosphorus is prohibited and noted enforcement is handled by the DNR; everyone around the lake should be aware of this. Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District Commissioners’ Annual Meeting & Budget Hearing Minutes Saturday, August 2, 2025 Page 3 of 3 Brett Werzoel, 1229 E LSD, asked which invasive species are being treated around the lake, questioning if it’s only milfoil and what chemicals are used. Tony Migon responded they use Visillicor. He inquired about efforts to prevent starry stonewort, noting Lake Zurich recently found it. He warned that skiers with ladders could introduce it. Also mentioned he owns an aquatic harvesting company. Bill stated there is an invasive species procedure but acknowledged this issue is new and needs further review, noting the current system relies on an honor code. Steve Berg, Bay View Ave, owner of property on the channel expressed frustration over worsening shallow conditions and stormwater issues causing stagnant water and safety hazards. He noted a lack of village commitment to dredging, despite past cost estimates, and urged village action. ADJOURN Howard Skinner/Barb Andres motion to adjourn at 10:37 a.m. Motion carried. Page 1 VILLAGE OF TWIN LAKES 2026-2027 Committee Member List Boating Safety & User Conflicts MEMBER TWIN LAKES ADDRESS Bill Slominski CHAIR 279 W Park Dr Pat Kosloski 420 Indian Point Rd Howard Dakoff 485 Waldeck Dr Susan Bradley 1217 Valley Rd Wendy Rohrs 2925 E Lake Shore Dr Meghan Czechowski 316 Kriwiel Dr Brian Meade 237 W Park Dr Phil Godin 2173 E Lakeshore Dr Communication, Education & Youth MEMBER TWIN LAKES ADDRESS Pam Becker CHAIR 232 W Park Dr Vicki Skinner CHAIR 1309 Lance Dr Shoreline Protection & Rehabilitation MEMBER TWIN LAKES ADDRESS Bev Kendall CHAIR 2045 E Lakeshore Dr Rich Wahler 1148 Lucille Ave Jerry Behounek 2370 Haerle Ave Ed Simanek 1009 Shore Dr Tom Wasmund 2308 Haerle Ave Al Kolar 2340 Haerle Ave Bill Schaffer 1146 Lucille Ave Rhett Suhre CHAIR 2033 E Lake Shore Dr Item #6 Page 2 Storm Water Management & Non-Point Pollution Mitigation MEMBER TWIN LAKES ADDRESS Jack Magnusen CHAIR 334 Indian Point Dr Bob Livingston 215 Burden Ave Steve Berg Jr. Vacant parcel - Bay View Ave Brad Prischman 932 Bay View Ave Steve Aull 415 Woodland Dr Water Quality, Lake Habitat, Fish & Fishing MEMBER TWIN LAKES ADDRESS Bryan Neal CHAIR 142 W Park Dr Trey Smith 2615 E Lake Shore Dr John Hoeksema 2901 Lakeshore Way Nadine Fabish 545 Storms Dr Aquatic Plants, Natural and Invasive Species MEMBER TWIN LAKES ADDRESS Tony Migon CHAIR 416 Bayview Ave Rita Meier 1107 Rosebud Ave Dean Todaro 1710 Mount Moriah Dr Wayne Ratay 2800 Lakeshore Way Emil Bravo 3155 E Lake Shore Dr Item #12