BMLM20040830annual
BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION
DISTRICT
MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING HELD AUGUST 30, 2004
Approved
8/29/2005
Chairman Slocomb called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Also present were: Commissioners
Madden, Schroeder, Melcher, Salentine, Slocomb, Borgman; Deputy Commissioners Larry
Schweitzer, Leonard Pilak, Gregory Burmeister, Steve Wojnowski, Tom Kies; Conservation
Coordinator Tom Zagar, Clerk-Treasurer Janice Moyer, Finance Director Dawn Gunderson.
Commissioners Buckmaster and Patterson were absent. Approximately 26 district residents
were present. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Clerk-Treasurer reported the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting
Law.
PUBLIC HEARING ON 2005 BUDGET - Finance Director Dawn Gunderson reviewed the
proposed 2005 annual budget. She noted that the budget included an 8.7% increase in revenues
primarily due to added properties in the District and a 3.9% decrease in expenses, total revenues
$84,707 and expenditures $84,707. The dike repair project has been delayed until 2005. $5,000
is appropriated for land conservancy in 2005.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING HELD AUGUST 28, 2003 – Motion by Tom
Kies, second by Leonard Pilak to approve the minutes. Launch fees were discussed. The DNR
approves launch fees. They feel the current launch fees cover the costs to operate the launches
on the lakes in Muskego. Motion carried to approve the minutes.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE - DNR REPRESENTATIVE(S) – There were no representatives at
the meeting.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT/UPDATE
1. Update on Loosestrife Control – continuing to use bugs to control the plants, one island
now has no or very little Loosestrife on it. Greg Burmeister cultivated the bugs on his
property to help with the project.
2. Osprey Stocking – one pair has nested on the lake, haven’t been successful producing
any young yet.
3. Chemical Treatment – 16 acres have been treated.
4. Weed Harvester Operation – the harvester has been used very little this year.
5. Dike Repair Project – the contractor will do this as a winter project when the ground is
frozen.
6. Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area Land Acquisition by the DNR – one acquisition has
taken place on Muskego Dam Road since the last annual meeting. There are other
negotiations ongoing.
7. Carp – game fish in the lake are keeping the Carp population in check.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – none.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discuss Slow, No Wake Emergency Order on Big Muskego Lake including Bass Bay,
when High Water Levels Warrant – Currently, the Mayor and Police Chief have the
authority to post “Slow, No Wake” when the need arises. There was discussion as to
whether there should be notification of “Slow, No Wake” situations at the launches.
Discussion followed and the consensus was that the current process would be used.
An effort will be made to make residents aware of lake levels, which are available on
the Internet, and no wake situations.
2. Forgive Annual Lake Fee for Properties Providing DNR Access Easements during Life
of Easement – It was explained to the meeting that some property owners would be
giving the DNR 20 year easements to cross their property for construction and
maintenance of berms that protect the lake. The DNR typically will pay a property
owner approximately $1,000 to $2,000 for a 20 year easement. These property owners
have asked that their annual lake fees be forgiven because they will be giving the DNR
easements. Motion by Tom Kies, second by Curt Klenz to forgive the annual lake fees
for such properties. Motion failed unanimously. The comment was made that there are
many property owners who do things for the Lake District, which may open a can of
worms.
3. Review 2003 Audit and Approve Engagement Letter for 2004 Audit – Motion by
Leonard Pilak, second by Tom Kies to approve the 2003 audit and engagement letter
for the 2004 audit, for an amount not to exceed $900. Motion carried.
4. Adopt 2005 Budget – Motion by Leonard Pilak, second by Tom Kies to adopt the 2005
Budget. Motion carried.
5. Selection of 2005 Quarterly & Annual Meeting Dates – Motion by Leonard Pilak,
second by Larry Schweitzer to approve the following dates: 1/25/05, 3/22/05, 6/28/05
10/25/05 for the quarterly meeting dates, and Monday 8/29/05 for the annual meeting
date. Motion carried.
6. Election of Deputy Commissioners – Tom Sowinski, Steve Wojnowski, Larry
Schweitzer, Greg Burmeister, Leonard Pilak, Tom Kies were nominated for five Deputy
Commissioner positions. A motion was made by Leonard Gultch, second by John
Wiederhold to close the nominations. Motion carried. A vote by ballot was done to
elect the deputy commissioners. Chairman Slocomb announced the results of the vote:
Tom Sowinski-13 votes, Steve Wojnowski-25 votes, Larry Schweitzer-24 votes, Greg
Burmeister-26 votes, Leonard Pilak-24 votes, Tom Kies-24 votes. The new Deputy
Commissioners are Steve Wojnowski, Larry Schweitzer, Greg Burmeister, Leonard
Pilak, and Tom Kies.
VOUCHER APPROVAL – There were no vouchers presented for approval.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW – Leonard Pilak
reported that his weed raking efforts have paid off. He had very few weeds on his shoreline this
spring. He encouraged other property owners to do the same.
ADJOURNMENT – Motion by Leonard Pilak, second by Steve Wojnowski to adjourn. Motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice Moyer, CMC, CMTW
Secretary
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