Following publication, the Lake Beulah Management District held its regular meeting at the East Troy Town Hall on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 7:00 pm.

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

Absent:  Commissioner Rick Stacey

Also in Attendance:  Riparian Owners, Attorney Dean Laing, Bob Nauta and Lisa Sweet (Administrative Services)

Chairman Bitter called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.

Item #1:  Approve the Meeting Minutes May 25, 2010  Regular Meeting

The group reviewed the minutes and determined there were no changes to be made.

Commissioner Stan Alger made a motion to accept the minutes from May 25, 2010 meeting, 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 May 2010 and the Balance Sheet as of May 31, 2010.

Treasurer Dow made a few comments on the reports. There are no Operations Expenses listed since the weeds have not been cut.  There have been some repairs to the weed harvesting equipment.

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

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

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

Mr. Bob Nauta reported on the Lake Management Plan and the Aquatic Plant Plan.  The DNR has added a few items to the Aquatic Plant Plan.  Mr. Nauta will make the additions and list them in the report as Apendex C.

Once the DNR has approved the reports, Lake Beulah can submit the grant report and apply for a 5 year weed harvesting permit.

Commissioner Alger reported that the DNR has commented on weeds.  According to the DNR, Lake Beulah is maintaining a balance with the weed population.  At this time, Lake Beulah is not going to chemically treat the lake for weeds.  Any riparian owner can apply for their own permit to treat the weeds in their area.  Lake Beulah will review this item again in the spring of 2011.

Action Item: Once the documents have been approved by the DNR, they will be added to the LBMD website.

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

Commissioner Alger reported on the weed harvesting equipment.  The equipment has required some minor repairs.

Commissioner Alger is waiting for approval of the grant application for the new weed harvester.

The board discussed the new DNR violation regarding weeds on boat trailers and the substantial fine that can be issued.  The group discussed adding the DNR language to the LBMD website and possibly posting a sign at the boat launch and launch guard station.

Item #5: Algae Bloom in the Bay by the Bench- Status Report

Bob Nauta reported that he had discussions with Jeff Thorton regarding the unusually warm spring and weed growth.  It was determined that the bay did not contain blue green algae.

Item #6 Hwy J. Dam Status Report

Commissioner Skotarzak spoke with Mr. Michael Cotter from Walworth County. Mr. Cotter stated he would be sending a letter to all dam owners by July 1, 2010.  The letter will include the dam repair schedule.  The sheriff’s office will provide an educational seminar for the dam.

The board would like to invite the project manager from Patrick Engineering to attend the next Lake Beulah Management District meeting to inform residents of the timeline and future plans.  It was suggested that the county mark all trees and bushes prior to being removed.

The DNR is mandating annual inspections of the dam.  As of this point, it is undetermined who will complete these inspections.

Item #7: Septic Status Report

Chairman Bitter reported that he spoke with Otto Jacobs regarding the existing pumping agreement and will make a suggestion to Walworth County to use Otto Jacob’s services.

Lake Beulah Management District will have to review the current septic pumping ordinances and make changes.  This matter will be discussed with Walworth County.

Action Item:    Chairman Bitter will contact the attorney to discuss the ordinance matters.

Chairman Bitter asked that this item be added to the Annual Meeting agenda.

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 reported there will be water data downloads available on June 30, 2010.  Mr. Nauta will be requesting pumping data from the Village of East Troy.

Attorney Laing reported on the pending ordinance case. All the briefs have been submitted to the Court of Appeals and it can take up to 90 days to receive a decision.  There will be no oral argument on this matter.

Attorney Laing reported that on June 16, 2010 it was decided by the courts that the Well No 7 permit should be opened and reviewed by the DNR.  It was determined that the Village of East Troy will most likely appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Action Item:    Lake Beulah Management District would like the Well No. 7 decision to be officially announced in the newspapers and website.

Item#12: Commissioner/Public Comments:

Commissioner Alger expressed concern regarding launching of boats on commercial property.  He inquired about the rules of launching and if a permit is required to launch a boat.  Chairman Bitter agreed to investigate this matter.

Commissioner Skotarzak received an email from Wisconsin Lakes Association and was asked to comment on high capacity wells.  There was group discussion on how to respond.

Item#13 Determine Next Regular Meeting:

The group confirmed the next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the East Troy Town Hall.

The Lake Beulah Management Meeting Annual Meeting is on Monday, August 23, 2010.

The nominating report will be added to next meeting’s agenda.

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

With no further business, Chairman Bitter adjourned to the closed session at 8:15 pm in accordance as stated above.

Item #15: Adjourn

Respectfully submitted,