Following publication, the Lake Beulah Management District held its regular meeting at the East Troy Town Hall on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 7:00 pm.

Commissioners Present: Chairperson David Bitter, Commissioners: Stan Alger, Doug Dorn, Richard Dow, Val Johnson, Dave Skotarzak and Rick Stacey

Absent:  None

Also in Attendance:  Riparian Owners and Lisa Sweet (Administrative Services).

Chairman Bitter called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.

Item #1:  Approve the Meeting Minutes April 20, 2010  Regular Meeting

The group reviewed the minutes and determined the following changes:

Item #3: The grant paper work is due by June 1, 2010.  Commissioner Alger stated LBMD was granted an extension through the end of this year, December 2010.

Item #4: Stewart Alger will prepare the equipment for use.

Commissioner Stan Alger made a motion to accept the minutes from April 20, 2010 meeting with the noted changes, Commissioner Dick Dow seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

Item #2: Treasurer’s Report- Presented by Treasurer Dick Dow

Treasurer Dow reported on the reports submitted on the Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual through April 2010 and the Balance Sheet as of April 30, 2010.

Treasurer Dow made a few comments on the reports.

Reported on the Profit and Loss Statement (under Tax Revenue), LBMD received the lottery credit of $1,705 that was not budgeted.

Stewart Alger submitted expense receipts for the weed harvester of approximately $1,000 (Weed and Water Control).

Under Well Defense Fund, expenses are running higher than budgeted.

The $150,000 line of credit was approved by the bank and LBMD can start drawing against it.

Commissioner Skotarzak made the motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as reported by Treasurer Dow.  Commissioner Alger seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

Item #3: Lake Management Plan, Aquatic Plan Management Plan and Grant Update.

Mr. Bob Nauta was not present at this meeting and therefore no update was provided.

There was group discussion regarding the plans.  Both plans are on the LBMD website in draft form.  The DNR has not approved the plans at this time.

Commissioner Alger will include both plans with the grant application for the new weed harvester.  The DNR requires the paperwork to be submitted no later than June 1, 2010.  Commissioner Alger stated that he will attend the July 2010 DNR meeting on behalf of the LBMD.

Action Item:    Chairperson Bitter will talk with Bob Nauta regarding these matters.

Item #4: Weed Harvest/Equipment Status Report and possible take action on the matter.

Commissioner Alger reported that Stewart Alger is preparing the equipment for use.  The front bar of the cutter requires some repair.  Commissioner Alger stated there will be a total of three people for the weed cutting crew which includes one new employee.

Item #5: Algae Bloom in the Bay by the Bench- Establish Task Force to Investigate Cause.

Laura Meager, Lake Beulah resident, reported on an algae bloom in the bay by the bench.  She commented that due to the warm weather and fertilizer, she believes blue green algae has formed.  Laura reported the DNR will monitor blue green algae only if there is a reported illness.

Commissioner Skotarzak inquired about testing and the costs.   He mentioned that resident Audrey Greene is familiar with these issues and would be a good resource for LBMD.

Action Item: Commissioner Skotarzak will call Audrey Greene to discuss these issues.

Action Item:  Laura Meager will obtain a list of consultants from the DNR (Heidi).

Action Item: Chairperson Bitter will call Bob Nauta to get his professional opinion.

Item #6 Hwy J. Dam Status Report:

Jack Dalaney from Walworth County reported on the status of the dam on Highway J.   Walworth County will be changing engineering firms (Patrick Engineering).  There is extensive tree growth around the dam and the roots will have to be removed.  The county will do the tree removal in the winter.  The county would like the citizens surrounding the dam to be informed of the tree/brush removal since it will be extensive. All of the work is to be done by September 2011.

Action Item: Commissioner Skotarzak will follow up with the county regarding the plans for the dam.

Jack Dalaney reported that Lake Geneva is concerned about the amount of salt going into the lake.  The representatives of LBMD stated the Town of East Troy uses mostly sand on the roads in the winter.  Salt readings should be included in the Lake Management Plan and LBMD will share the results of the water testing with Walworth county.

Item #7: Septic Status Report

Commissioner Rick Stacey reported the county will be taking over the septic pumping monitoring at the end of this year.  He provided the name and telephone number of the contact at the county.  Chairperson Bitter would like to develop a plan for a “septic pumping recommendation” to make recommendations at the Annual Meeting in August.

Action Item: Chairperson Bitter will follow up with the contact at the county.

Item #8: Boundary Issue Status Report:

Chairperson Bitter suggested this item be added to the agenda for the Annual Meeting in August.  At that time, the group will explain the situation with the water shed and the benefits of becoming a Lake Beulah Management District member.

Action Item: Chairperson Bitter will investigate the costs to expand the boundaries by contacting SEWR Pak and RSV Engineering.

Item #9: Town of East Troy Report

There was nothing to report.

Item #10: Walworth County Report

There was nothing to report.

Item #11: Status Report on Well #7:

Bob Nauta was not present to comment.  Attorney Laing was not present to comment.

Action Item:  Chairperson Bitter will contact Attorney Laing and obtain a report for the next regular meeting.

Item#12: Commissioner/Public Comments:

Jerry Peterson from the Kettle Moraine Land Trust introduced the new KMLT administrator and reported on a few KMLT accomplishments.

Jerry Peterson invited LBMD and all of its members to the Kettle Moraine Land Trust Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 5, 2010 and provided a written invitation (hand out).

Jerry Peterson reported the Beulah Bog clean up is completed and the DNR will recognize efforts with an onsite plaque.

Item#13: Determine Next Regular Meeting:

The group confirmed the next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the East Troy Town Hall.

Item #14 :

Adjourn Open Session to convene in Closed Session, pursuant to Wis. Stats 19.85 (1) (e) & (g)  Since legal council was absent there was no need to move into Closed Session.

Chairman Alger moved to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner Dorn seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.

With no further business, Chairman Bitter adjourned to the closed session at 8:34 pm in accordance as stated above.

Item #15: Adjourn