Meeting was called to order by Ed Nosalski at 7:03 PM with Ed Nosalski, Bill Markut, and Eileen Stefanski present.

Agenda posting was verified by Bill Markut.

Minutes of the August 7 meeting was read. Motion by Stefanski, seconded by Markut to approve these minutes. Motion passed unanimously.

Minutes of the July General meeting were not available. Motion by Stefanski, seconded by Markut to read these at the September general meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

Stefanski read the Treasurer's report and added that the average household in Pell Lake was valued at $60,000 and that the statistics from Walworth County show an average failing rate for septic systems of 60 percent. Motion by Stefanski, seconded by Markut to approve the Treasurer's report. Motion passed unanimously.

A presentation was made by our auditor concerning our 1996 audit. Everything was satisfactory but he noted that we need to establish a "Drug-Free Workplace Act" and we need to periodically check our contractor's payroll to verify that they are in compliance.

Motion by Markut, seconded by Stefanski to not allow any combinations of assessments to be waived. Motion passed 2-1. Stefanski - Aye, Markut - Aye, and Nosalski - Ney.

Motion by Stefanski, seconded by Nosalski to set a new policy that when new parcels are created from splits, the owners are charged for the missed payments and will, in addition, either join the payment schedule or pay off the remaining assessment. Kirt Ludwig will create the policy to be placed with our ordinances. Motion passed unanimously.

The engineer's report was read by Jim Johnson of Baxter & Woodman.

The financial report was read by Dave Wagner.

Motion by Stefanski, seconded by Markut to pursue a Department of Commerce grant which would be for individual hardship cases in our district. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion by Stefanski, seconded by Markut to approve the Odor Abatement plan for the purpose of obtaining a conditional use permit for the wastewater treatment site. Motion passed unanimously.

Motion by Nosalski, seconded by Markut to approve the change order to the construction plan to add the landscaping berm and trees for the wastewater treatment site. Motion passed unanimously.

There was discussion concerning the lights on the water tower but no action was taken.

Motion by Stefanski, seconded by Markut to sign the hold harmless agreement with the D.N.R. for release of hardship funds. Motion passed unanimously.

The insurance company needs pictures of the trailer when it is in place on the property. Markut stated that he would take care of this. Stefanski noted that we need to purchase some office furniture and a computer for the district as well.

Motion by Markut, seconded by Stefanski to adjourn at 9:41 PM. Motion passed unanimously.