Commissioners Present: Chairman David Bitter, Commissioners: David Skotarzak, Val Johnson, Dick Dow, Rick Stacey and Doug Dorn

Not present: Commissioner Stan Alger (excused)

Also Present: Lisa Sweet (Administrative Services)

Riparian Owners as noted in the Sign in Log.

Chairman Bitter called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

Item #1 Roll Call:

As noted above.

Item #2 Approve Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2011

There was a brief discussion regarding the minutes from the June 27, 2011 meeting.

There is one correction on page 2- $68,000 payment for the new harvester is due at the end of June       2011.

Commissioner Rick Stacey made the motion to approve the June 27, 2011 meeting minutes as     presented with the noted change.  Commissioner David Skotarzak seconded the motion and the      motion passed unanimously.

Item #3 Reports:

1. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Dow reported on the reports submitted on the Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual through the end of June 2011 and Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2011.

Treasurer Dow reported on the following items:

Tax Revenue is up due to the lottery tax credit which was not originally budgeted.

A few months ago LBMD approved new carriers for the Workman’s Compensation carrier.  The first       installment has been paid.

Payment for the new Harvester was taken from the account titled- Money Market Account.  A total       of $136,000 was paid.  When the DNR grant money is received ($28,000) it will go in this account                for future equipment purchases.

Commissioner David Skotarzak made the motion to approve the Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual                January 2011- June 2011 and Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2011.  Commissioner Rick Stacey    seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

b.) Aquatic Plant Harvesting, Commissioner Alger

Commissioner Alger submitted a letter in his absence.  Chairman Bitter read the letter.  The letter from Commissioner Alger will be kept with the official files.

The letter stated the following:

The request has been sent to the DNR for the remaining grant payment.

Two new tires have been purchased for the truck.

The harvesters are working well.  Due to the warm weather, there are lots of weeds to cut.

c.) District Boundaries Status Update and possible final action to present issue to the Walworth County Board.

Chairman Bitter reported he attended the county zoning a meeting regarding this issue.  During this public meeting there was discussion regarding pier rights.  It was determined that this issue will be recommended to the full Walworth County Board on August 9, 2011.  If this is approved, the additional homes/properties will be added to the2011 tax basis.

d.) Town of East Troy, Commissioner Doug Dorn.

Commissioner Dorn had nothing new to report.

e.) Walworth County, Commissioner Stacey

Commissioner Stacey had nothing new to report.

f.)Well #7 Attorney Laing/Bob Nauta

Attorney Laing had no comments.  Bob Nauta was absent.

4. Communications:

Commissioner Dow stated comments regarding the Well #7 law suit will be posted on the LBMD               website.

Chairman Bitter would like to make a comment during the LBMD Annual Meeting regarding        septic pumping.

There was a group discussion regarding future publications and regular website updates.

5. Old Business:

a). Well #7 Discussion and possible action required as recommended by our legal counsel or other           consultants.

There was no discussion at this time.

6. New Business:

a). Preliminary 2012 Budget Review-Treasurer Dow

Treasurer Dow presented a handout (2012 Proposed Budget) which will be included with the     official   minutes.   Commissioner Dow will post a copy of the proposed budget at the East Troy       Town Hall.  Commissioner Val Johnson will have the proposed budget posted in the local papers.

Due to the most recent court decision on Well #7, Treasurer Dow proposed a 10% reduction in the          tax levy.  In the 2012 proposed budget, the Well Defense Fund shows a 23% decrease.

Chairman Bitter made the motion to accept the 2012 budget as presented- including a 10%          reduction in the tax levy.  Commissioner Skotarzak seconded the motion and the motion passed       unanimously.

The 2012 proposed budget will be present to riparian owners during the LBMD Annual Meeting on          August 22, 2012.

The 2012 budget will be posted in the local papers 2 weeks prior to LBMD Annual Meeting- The                first being August 1, 2011 and the second August 8, 2012.

b). Nominating Committee- Commissioner Johnson’s term expires

Commissioner Dorn commented on the rules for a nominee.  Nominees must be members of   LBMD.  There will be no nominations from the floor.  Nominees must send in their paperwork prior   to the meeting.  Nominees may be asked for some form of identification as well as proof of Lake Beulah residency.

Commissioner Dorn will have further discussions with Commissioner Johnson to determine the                nomination process.

c). Record Records Policy- Discussion and possible action to establish a policy.

Chairman Bitter sought advice from the attorney regarding LBMD record keeping.  Chairman Bitter submitted several communications which are to be kept with the official records.  It was determined that the Chairperson is responsible for the minutes and written publications.  Written requests will be given to the Secretary.

There was group discussion regarding where to keep LBMD official records.  There will be further investigate regarding this matter.

There was a group discussion regarding future items, such as new file cabinets, which may require funding.  This item is to be added to the next meeting agenda.

Item #7. Commissioner/Public Comments:

Chairman Bitter submitted official language for Public Comment Policy.  There were a few minor                 adjustments made to the language.  The changes have been noted and the policy has been filed             with the official minutes.

Kurt, representing Patrick Engineering, gave a brief report on the status of the work being done on       the Highway J dam.  Kurt stated the dam is in worse shape than they originally thought.  The                 concrete on the spillway is soft.                He stated the county will cover the cost to replace the spillway.

There still seems to be confusion as to who actually owns the dam.  Michelle Schneider is working           with the county on possibly obtaining grant money for the dam repairs.  The grant application is due by September 15, 2011.

Patrick Engineering will be meeting with the country and DNR to investigate the culvert and vault in        the area around the dam.  There will be a new drain and storm sewer which will empty into          the swap on the side of Double                 D’s.

The road work crew has 40 days to complete their work.  The trolley tracks by the Elegant Farmer            will not be repaired at this time.

Trees and shrubs surrounding the dam will eventually be cleared out.  The DNR will do a survey of           the trees and then determine how and when to remove.

Commissioner Val Johnson asked the group to review items for the Annual Meeting.  The following        were suggested:

1. Highway J Dam Report-representative from Patrick Engineering
2. Aquatic Plant Harvesting- Commissioner Alger (day to day operations)
3. Boundaries Update
4. Well #7 Update
5. Septic Pumping Clarification
6. Nominations

Item #8: Determine Next Regular Meeting based on meeting all publication deadlines for Final Budget 2012 and Commissioner Opening for Annual Meeting

The next regular meeting is scheduled for immediately following the Annual Meeting on Monday,          August 22, 2011.

The LBMD Annual Meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2011 at 7:00 pm.

Open Session ended at 7:52 pm.

Item #9: Closed Session

Entertain a motion to go into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(g) for the purposes of            conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice     concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to                  become involved regarding the high capacity well litigation.  Possible action may be taken as a        result of such conferring. (Roll call vote required)

With no further business Closed Session ended.

#9. Open Session

Entertain a motion to go into open session. (Roll call vote is required- all voted to closed the       meeting)

Item #10:  Adjourn

With no further business, Chairman Bitter made the motion to adjourn the meeting,       Commissioner David Skotarzak seconded and the meeting adjourned .

Respectfully submitted,

Lisa Sweet, Administrative Services