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BIG MUSKEGO LAKE - BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 5, 1979, 8:00 P.M. IN THE
LITTLE THEATER OF MUSKEGO HIGH SCHOOL
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, }1ayor Jerome J. Gottfried, called
the meeting to order at 8:05 P.M. Mayor Gottfried introduced the
members of the Board of Commissioners that were present, Ralph Tomczyk,
Michael Weed, Thomas Van Lanen, Edwin P. Dumke and Wayne_Salentine.
City Clerk Bette Bowyer and James Kohl, representing the Department
of Natural Resources, James Kohl, were also present. 8
Chairman Gottfried explained to the approximately 170 persons present
how and why the district was created and he reviewed for them the
items listed on the agenda which were to be discussed. He then asked
the Clerk to read Resolution #180-79, entitled, Resolution Establishing
the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District.
He explained to those present how the boundaries of the district were
determined and that when notices had been mailed some residents did not
want to be included in the district and there were some property owners
that wanted to be included into the district. He further indicated
that at any future annual meeting the boundaries of the district
could be amended through the proper procedure. He advised those
present of the reasons and the necessity for applying for a feasib-
ility study.
. The first order of business at this meeting was to take nominations
for persons to serve as deputy commissioners for a one-year period.
The following persons were nominated from the floor:
Estel Ellery
Stan Dombrowski, Jr.
Craig Lawdanski
Gary Stewart
Frank Switala
Ron Finco
Gilbert Heinrich
Al Meinen, Sr.
Tony Tobin
Roy Henrichs
The voting took place by paper ballot and were counted by City Clerk
Bowyer and Commissioner Tomczyk. The results were as follows:
Estel Ellery 92 votes
Al Meinen 74 "
Craig Lawdanski 67 11
Tony Tobin 65 11
Gilbert Heinrich 64 11
Gary Stewart 42 11
Ron Finco 38 "
Roy Henrichs 37 11
Frank Switala 31 "
Stan Dombrowski 26 "
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The five persons receiving the most votes are to serve as deputy
commissioners of the district. They are Estel Ellery, Al Meinen,
Craig Lawdanski, Tony Tobin and Gilbert Heinrich.
Resolution #1-79 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Approval of
Feasibility Study. Mr. Frank Switala moved for approva~ seconded
by Robert Henrichs. At this time Chairman Gottfried asked Mr. James
Kohl of the DNR to explain procedures used by his organization in the
preparation of such a study. Mr. Kohl advised how such a study
analyzes a lake as it relates to oxygen content in summer and
winter, permeation, nutrients, nitrogen, if there is an abundance
~ of phosphorus, etc. Also how seasons affect the lake, how weather
affects it, how the sewage treatment plant affects it as well as
farm runoff. Mr. Kohl, as well as Chairman Gottfried, then answered
several questions from the audience. A representative of Poly tech, Inc.
who was present in the audience stated it may be possible for his
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company to share in some of the cost of the feasibility study. Mayor
Gottfried advised that his proposal would be reviewed by the Board of
Commissioners. Hr. Kohl stated that perhaps the" proposal could be
included in the bidding process and the study would be conducted òy .
a private contractor and not the DNR.
Resolution #2-79 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Approval of Big
Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehabilitation District Budget
for 1980 ($6,000.00). Mr. Gary Stewart moved for adoption. Seconded
by Mr. Stanley Dombrowski, Jr. The 1980 budget provides for $500.00
for administrative fees and $5,500.00 towards the cost of the feasib-
ility study. Mayor Gottfried advised bids would be advertised for
the feasibility study and the bid received from the lowest qualified
bidder must be accepted. He further stated the State of Wisconsin
would pick up 60% of the cost of the study. Also, he said, it has
been suggested by some of the deputy commissioners there could be
fundraising events to help offset the expenses of the study. The
expenses being administrative fees, such as insurance to cover
liability, mailing costs, etc.
In answer to a question and concern from Mary Shepard, Bay Lane Place,
regarding excess traffic, etc., Mayor Gottfried advised the DNR is
working with several property owners to obtain an access to Big
Muskego Lake and Bass Bay and cooperation would be required by the
City of Muskego, such as road construction, etc. He further
indicated the DNR is very interested in a site in the Bass Bay area.
Upon a standing vote the motion to adopt Resolution #2-79 carried.
Resolutîön 113-79 - The Clerk read same, entitled, Establishing the
Assessment for the Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection and Rehab-
ilitationDistrict. Craig I.awsanski moved for adoption. Seconded by
Jim Verburght. (Assessment to be $20.00 per residential lot). Mayor
Gottfried advised billing would probably take place in May of each
year. Upon a voice vote the motion to adopt Resolution #3-79 carried.
Further discusslon took place regarding the boundaries of the
district. Chairman Gottfried advised the commissioners are going
to be reviewing the boundaries as to whether or not they should be
extended or decreased, however, final action must take place at the
annual meeting and all property owners involved must be notified.
ADJOURNMENT - Robert Klenz moved to adjourn. Seconded by Gary
Stewart. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
B~~~O~Clerk
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