ANNUAL September 2023 Meeting Minutes – Newsletter

APPROVED 1. Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 6:01 PM by Chairman Joe Graczyk. 2. Open Meeting Notice: The meeting was noticed and posted according to law. 3. Approval of Minutes from September 28, 2022 Annual Meeting: Caroline Jagmin motioned to approve the meeting minutes from 9-28-2022, seconded by Peter Brierton. Motion carried (unanimous). 4. Items from the Floor Steve Todd, former chairman and Waukesha County employee presents details about Clean Boats Clean Waters (CBCW) program that was ran over the summer. 235 boat inspections. PLMD expense is ¼ of total. Residents are concerned about lack of launching fee at Phantom Glen launch in the village. Residents would like to see the board present the idea to the Village. PLMD encourages residents to attend Village meetings and voice concern. Secretary Jake Jagmin presents details about lawsuit with DNR concerning Aquatic Plant Management Plan (APM) . Between 2021-2022 PLMD has spent $20,000 gathering data in a 88 page document supporting a small increase in harvesting. The APM was sent in over the summer, DNR denied increase in harvesting and approved previous APM. PLMD seeks opinion from residents on how to proceed. All residents present expressed a strong need to pursue more aggressive harvesting. 5. 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. PLMD thanks the private doners that contributed fund s for fish stocking, a total of $1150. A couple of walleye caught this season were measured at 16 and 24 inches. Bass population has taken a hit since the Covid influx of recreational fishing on Phantom. 6. Harvesting Report: Harvesting Manager Dawn Wilson and Senior Harvesting Operator Chad Klawitter provided an update. Overall, the season was uneventful, consistent weather and infrequent repairs. The crew was reliable. Scheduling to remove harvesters for the season at the end of September. 7. Sonar / Bathymetric Mapping Proposing a sonar and bathymetric mapping of Phantom Lake, the current map is 50 years old. The mapping would be preformed by Lake & Pond Solutions at a sum of $3,000. Mapping would take place in early spring right after the ice thaws. Deb Jaeck makes a motion to postpone sonar and bathymetric mapping to reallocate budgeted fund to the legal fund. Patty Redlin seconds. Motion carries (unanimous). 8. Equipment Condition Update and Replacement: Treasurer Adam Miller reported. Approval to seek grant for a new 10’ harvester was granted at the 2022 annual meeting. PLMD did receive 50 % grant approval in August to purchase a new 10’ harvester and trailer. The current 10’ harvester is 29 years old and has needed $80,000 in repairs over the past 5 years. The new 10’ harvester is projected to be built by mid 2024. Pete Brierton makes a motion to sell the existing 10’ harvester at a minimum of $30,000 , available to the public. Adam Miller seconds. Motion carries (unanimous). 9. Replacement of 10’ Harvester Adam Miller makes a motion to purchase a 10’ harvester and trailer from Inland Lake Harvesters not to exceed $250,000 with the stipulation of the 50% grant. Caroline Jagmin seconds. Motion passes (unanimous). 10. Approval of 2022 Audit Report Treasurer Adam Miller presents the audit report completed by Anthony G. Henika on September 18 th, 2023 for the year 2022. No issues. Joanne Tlachac-Hehn makes a motion to approve the 2022 audit. Deb Jaeck seconds. Motion carries (unanimous). 11. Adoption of 2024 Proposed Budget: Budget presented by Treasurer Adam Miller. Steve Verduyn motioned to move line 47 (sonar bathymetric reading) to line 48 (legal). Adam Miller seconds. Motion carried (unanimous) Jake Jagmin makes a motion to approve the 2024 budget with change voted on above. Pete Brierton seconds. Motion passes (unanimous). 12. Approval of Resolution 2023-24: Levy for 2024: Treasurer Adam Miller read the resolution. Adam Miller makes a motion to approve the levy at $165,000 for calendar year 2024. Joanne Tlachac-Hehn Graczyk seconded. Motion carried (unanimous). 13. Election of Commissioners for 2023-2026: Two open seats. Joe Kirchner volunteers to step down after 7 years with PLMD. A big thank you to Joe for his service over the years. Scott Babinet and Adam Miller placed their names on the ballots. 33 ballots were cast with 33 votes for Adam Miller and 30 votes for Scott Babinat. PLMD welcomes Scott Babinet to serve on the PLMD board and Adam Miller to continue for the appointed 3-year terms. 14. Set 2023 Annual Meeting Date: Jake Jagmin motioned to have the PLMD annual meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 6:00PM. Seconded by Dawn Wilson. Motion carried (32-1). 15. Adjournment: Jake Jagmin made a motion to adjourn at 7:39 PM. Joe Kirchner seconded. Motion carried (unanimous).