Item #1: Nominating Committee Report:

Commissioner Bitter provided a handout which included voting and eligibility procedures which was provided to Commissioner Bitter by the attorney.  There has been a nomination from a citizen.  There was group discussion on how to provide the election since this will be a private written ballot.  Commissioner Bitter will obtain a listing of registered voters prior to the 2009 LBMD Annual Meeting.  There was a question if the current bylaws matched the policies of nomination provided by the attorney.

Action: Commissioner Val Johnson will email the group the current bylaws.

Commissioner Bitter made a motion to accept the policies of the nomination process provided they do not conflict with the current LBMD bylaws.  Supervisor Alger seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Bitter excused himself from the meeting after his nomination report due to personal matters.

Item #2:  Approved the Meeting Minutes July 14, 2009

There were two corrections for the minutes from the July 14^th Meeting:

1)      Correction in spelling Josie Midman's name.

2)      Under Item #3: Commissioner Alger suggested a larger cutting bar for Lake Beulah.  Lakes and Ponds did not make the suggestion.

Commissioner Alger made a motion to accept the minutes with the listed corrections from July 14, 2009 as presented, Commissioner Johnson seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Dorn abstained due to his absence during the July 14^th meeting.

Item #3: Treasurer's Report- Treasurer Dow

Treasurer Dow reported on the reports submitted on the Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual for January through July 2009 and the Balance Sheet as of July 31, 2009.

Treasurer Dow reported the accounts have low funds at this time.  The tax levy will provide the money needed to continue the bill paying.  The tax levy will be provided at the end of August 2009.

Treasurer Dow reported there was a minor accident with the new truck.  There was no extra expense for LBMD since insurance covered the cost of the damage.

Commissioner Alger made a motion to accept budget as reported by Treasurer Dow, Supervisor Stacey seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. 

Item #4: Weed Harvest/Chemical Treatment Report:

Commissioner Alger provided a handout which included harvester bids from Inland Lake Harvesters Inc. and Aquatic Systems.   Both bids quoted a 10 foot bar.  The board reviewed the bids.

Action: Commissioner Alger will provide obtain pictures of the new harvesters for the Annual Meeting.

Commissioner Alger proposed keeping the old harvester as well as purchasing a new harvester.   Commissioner Alger had discussions with the DNR regarding equipment permits.  The DNR stated that the application for the grant must be done prior to ordering the new harvester.  The grant application must be turned in by May 1, 2010 for the equipment purchase in summer of 2011.

The board discussed potentially purchasing a smaller weed cutter for the smaller spaces on the lake.  This particular cutter can be attached to the front end of a boat.  Commissioner Dow will send the board an email with the information that he has.

The board agreed that the purchase of an additional harvester will be discussed during the Annual Meeting.  The board will make the recommendation to wait for grant money and then purchase an additional harvester.

Commissioner Alger reported on the Chemical Treatment of the lake.  The treatment as not been completed at this time.   The remaining area to be treated is near a camp where campers are still swimming.  Commissioner Alger will follow up with the town and camp to find out when the remaining treatment can be applied.

Brooke Robinson from the DNR would like to treat an additional 3 acres on the lake.  The permit is an additional cost of $75.  Commissioner Alger submitted a bill to Treasurer Dow for the additional $75.

Commissioner Alger reported that he needed $13.50 from the LBMD to pay the reminder of the current chemical treatment bill and submitted a bill for this as well.

Commissioner Alger reported that the weed cutters will run through September 2009. There have been 86 loads so far this summer.  Commissioner Alger asked for suggestions as to where to dump weeds.  The board provided several suggestions.

There was discussion regarding individual resident weed disposal.  The board would like to remind residents to place "weeds only" in piles on the end of their pier.  Commissioner Alger reported that according to the DNR permit, the weed harvester has to leave one foot of vegetation in the lake, which means residents should be doing the same.    Commissioner Alger will read the actual permit to the residents during the Annual Meeting.  The board would like to add a note to the LBMD website regarding this matter as well as provide a hand out at the Annual Meeting. 

Item #5: Finalize Budget for 2010

Commissioner Johnson reported that the final 2010 budget will posted in the local papers for two consecutive weeks and will also be posted in the lobby of the East Troy Town Hall.

Item #6:  Well Status Report

Attorney Dean Laing reported on the three legal cases pending.  Please see attached summery for details regarding each case.

Bob Nauta stated that he will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting.  Mr. Nauta will ask one of his colleges to attend the meeting in his absence.  Mr. Nauta will also provide handouts with updated data for the Annual Meeting.

Item #7: Term Credit Agreements

Commissioner Dow would like to review the current credit agreements.at the annual meeting.

Item #8 Public Comments:

Jerry Peterson from Kettle Moraine Land Trust asked the board if he could present his ideas during the Annual Meeting.  Chair Skotarzak stated that Jerry could discuss his matters with the group during the Public Comment portion.  Mr. Peterson would like to provide handouts and he is looking for 5 to 10 minutes to explain the Kettle Moraine Land Trust.

Item #9 Determine Next Meeting:

The next regular meeting date is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1 at 7:00 pm at the East Troy Town Hall.

Item #10 Adjorn Open Session to convene in Closed Session

Adjourn Open Session to convene in Closed Session, pursuant to Wis. Stats 19.85 (1) (e) & (g) to confer with legal counsel.

Commissioner Alger moved to adjourn the regular meeting, Commissioner Dow seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

With no further business, Chairman Skotarzak adjourned to the closed session at 8:26 pm in accordance as stated above.

Item #11 Re-convene to Open Session:

Re-convene to Open Session to consider and act upon any matters discussed in Closed Session. The board returned to open session at 9:02 pm.

Item #12:  Adjourn

Commissioner Alger made the motion to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner Dow seconded and the meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa Sweet

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