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Okauchee Lake Management District approves 2025 budget, re-elects commissioner
Summary
Okauchee Lake Management District commissioners approved a $365,905 spending plan for 2025, raising the riparian charge to $306.08 (a 4.25% increase), and elected John Foley to a three-year commissioner term; funding for animal-control services was included.
Okauchee Lake Management District commissioners approved the district's 2025 budget on Aug. 26, 2024, increasing the riparian assessment to $306.08 for the year and re-electing John Foley to a three-year commissioner term.
Treasurer Dee Schriver presented the July 2024 treasurer's report showing $393,036.96 in revenues, $210,248.02 in expenditures and a balance of $182,788.91; the report was accepted by unanimous vote after a motion from resident Liz Heidenreich and a second from Lorna Mueller.
Schriver then outlined the proposed 2025 budget: $432,538 in projected revenue and $365,905 in total expenses. The board set the riparian charge at $306.08 for 2025, up from $293.80 in 2024 (a 4.25% increase). Resident Liz Heidenreich moved to approve the budget; Dale Dineen seconded and the motion carried without exception.
Commission business also included a nomination and silent vote for an open commissioner seat. The board read eligibility criteria under Wisconsin Statute Chapter 33 — including residency and property ownership requirements for voters — and announced that John Foley received 33 votes and will serve a three-year term through 2027. Foley introduced himself to attendees, noting his 20 years on the lake and support for in-house maintenance and continued coordination with the DNR.
The approved 2025 budget also includes funding to continue animal-control services for muskrat, beaver and geese; Dee Schriver said the district had included Arnold Groehler's services in the proposed budget line for 2025.
The meeting adjourned at 8:09 P.M. after a final motion by Liz Heidenreich and second by Dale Dineen.
What happens next: the OLMD will continue routine monthly meetings to oversee implementation of the budget and operations; commissioners encouraged residents to attend and volunteer for committees and planning work.
