Christine A Keefer

The meeting included introductions of board members, including new members. The board discussed and approved the oath of office. They also discussed developing an education and communication plan for Lake District Commissioners, Electors, and Property Owners, including a postcard to gather email addresses for Mudhen Lake communications. The board reviewed draft versions of the Agenda Item Request or Petition and Special Meeting Petitions. They discussed actions regarding the BY-Laws, particularly voting procedures for online and in-person annual meetings. Future agenda items were identified, including reviewing aquatic plant management goals, Robert's Rules, BY-Laws, petition forms, and discussing special meetings and online meeting participation rules. A motion was passed to contract with the Town of Daniels for three in-person meetings in 2026. Reports were given on Mudhen Lake's ILIDS and Aquatic Plant Management Plan.

The Town of Daniels is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget. The budget includes information on town levy and other taxes, intergovernmental revenues, public charges for services, licenses and permits, miscellaneous revenues and grants, and other financing sources. Expenses include general government, public safety, public works, health and human services, recreation, culture and education, and debt service. A special town electors meeting will be held to approve the 2025 Town Tax Levy and the 2026 Highway expenditures.

The town's budget includes revenues from town levy general property, debt levy for town hall, fire hall, and fire truck, transportation aid, shared revenues, fire dues, municipal services, DNR lands, and other sources. Expenditures cover general government, public safety (ambulance and fire protection), public works (road maintenance, salaries, fuel, equipment), health and human services (cemetery and animal control), recreation, capital outlay, and debt service for various loans. The budget also details financing sources and cash flow.

The meeting addressed Town Board appointments to Fire Departments and the Mudhen Lake Association, focusing on effective representation of the Town of Daniels. Approval was granted for Virtual Webinar Training by WTA for the Clerk and Treasurer. Additionally, the purchase of a Rescue Truck for the Siren Fire Department was approved. Further discussion on a Bank Loan and Tax Levy was scheduled for the October Town meeting, following a review of town roads needing maintenance. A road tour was conducted to discuss the 10-year CIP road plan.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including road maintenance, budget considerations, and fire association updates. Culvert installations on Blomgren Road were noted, and a representative was appointed to the Siren Fire Association meetings. The Burnett County Board's budget planning for 2026 and land use enforcement discussions were mentioned. The board discussed the 2025 and proposed 2026 budgets, including a motion to amend the 2025 budget to include loan proceeds for highway maintenance. A resolution to borrow for highway maintenance was tabled until the November meeting. The 2026 Budget Hearing and 2025 Town Elector Levy Meeting were scheduled for November 11th, 2025. Additionally, utility and driveway permits were approved, and reports were given on cemetery and park maintenance.