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BIG MUSKEGO LAKE - BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 8, 1980
LITTLE THEATER-MUSKEGO HIGH SCHOOL
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Mayor Jerome J. Gottfried,
called the meeting to order at 8:33 P.M. Mayor Gottfried intro-
duced the members of the Board of Commissioners who were present,
Wayne Sa1entine, Ed Dumke, Michael Weed, Thomas Van Lanen,
Richard Knudsen, and Kenneth Steinberg. City Clerk Charlotte L.
Stewart and Don Tills (DNR) were also present. Commissioner Wayne
Radtke arrived at 8:45 P.M. Mayor Gottfried also introduced the
Deputy Commissioners, A1 Meinen, Sr., Tony Tobin, Gilbert Heinrich,
Craig Lawdanski and Estel Ellery.
Mayor Gottfried reviewed the items on the agenda with the
approximately 300 people present. He reported that the feasibility
study will be completed in 1981 and should indicate what is wrong
with the lake and what can realistically be done to improve the lake,
and these recommendations will be made to the Commissioners, who
will communicate them to the residents of the district. He also
explained the law regarding qualified voters, and explained the
formation of the citizens committee to study the boundaries,
noting that the Commissioners had accepted their recommendations
and the boundaries were adjusted.
Ald. Sa1entine reported that the Council recently adopted a reso-
lution approving Tax Increment Financing funds for the Big Lake
feasibility study, and that the Sewer Committee is continuing to
work on having the most effective treatment possible with the
lagoons.
Mr. Don Tills, DNR representative, reported that the City had made
a committment to provide a public access. DNR has recommended a
site on Bass Bay and the City is recommending the access be on
Big Muskego Lake. Progress is being made in determining the site
for the access, and he reported that funds should continue to be
available for the feasibility study.
Mr. Estel Ellery, Chairman of the Deputy Commissioners reported
on the various meetings attended by the Deputy Commissioners during
the year and their other activities.
City Clerk Stewart read the minutes of the previous annual meeting
held September 5, 1979. Mr. Stan Dombrowski, Jr. moved to approve
the minutes. Elsie Elliott seconded the motion, and upon a voice vote
the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution #1-80 BML-BB - City Clerk Stewart read the resolution
entitled, Urging Legislators to Amend State Laws in Order That
Commissioners Can Be Elected. Mr. Craig Lawdanski moved for
adoption. Mr. Estel Ellery seconded the motion, and upon a voice
vote the motion carried unanimously. The Clerk will send a copy
to the Governor, Sen. Adelman and Rep. Rutkowski.
The following names were placed in nomination from the floor for
the position of Deputy Commissioner for a one year term: Tony
Tobin, Estel Ellery, Gilbert Heinrich, Craig Lawdanski, A1 Meinen, Sr.
and Or1o Zlensky. Mrs. Unger moved that nominations be closed.
Jan Dombrowski seconded the motion, and the motion carried. Ballots
were distributed to residents in the district and voting took place
by secret ballot. City Clerk Stewart, Ald. Sa1entine and Ald.
Dumke counted the votes and the results were:
Estel Ellery
Tony Tobin
Gilbert Heinrich
A1 Meinen, Sr.
Craig Lawdanski
Or1o Zlensky
- 149 votes
- 148
- 148
- 144
- 142
- 33
The five persons receiving the most votes are to serve as Deputy
Commissioners of the District. They are Estel Ellery, Tony Tobin,
Gilbert Heinrich, A1 Meinen and Craig Lawdanski.
Mayor Gottfried advised that there would be no budget or
aseessment for 1981 because of the availability of TIF funds for
the feasibility study.
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Big Muskego Lake - Bass Bay Protection & Rehabilitation District
Annual Meeting Minutes - September 8, 1980
In response to a question from Jerry Loebel concerning damage suits,
Mayor Gottfried stated that the City has taken the position that the
District is not responsible for downstream pollution, and that in
the unlikely event there would be a suit, it would be against the
City. Mr. Ellery read a letter from Lloyd Human, Chairman of the
Town of Norway indicating they would not look to the Big Lake
District for the condition of Big Muskego Lake.
Mr. Frank Switala questioned the time limit to obtain a public
access, and Mayor Gottfried responded that the DNR can provide money
for feasibility studies as long as the City recognizes the need for
and has the desire for a public access, and that an acceptable
access will be negotiated.
Mayor Gottfried responded to a question from Donald Doherty regar-
ding the pumping out of the algae in the area of Caesar's dam,
stating that it probably would not be done again since the DNR does
not necessarily approve of it.
Mr. Orlo Zlensky expressed concerns regarding final payment to
Aqua-Tech for the feasibility study if an access is not obtained
by the end of the year and the DNR withheld 50% of the funds.
Mayor Gottfried assured everyone that there would be an access,
and that in the event DNR would withhold the funds, TIF funds
could be used in the meantime.
Mr. Orlo Zlensky moved to
seconded the motion. Mr.
dissolved the judge would
bills so that in addition
probably be added to that
then cost everyone in the
dissolve the district. Mike Flees
Ellery stated that when a district is
appoint an administrator to collect all
to the $22,000 owed, another $8,000 could
for administration, and that it could
district $100.00 plus.
Mr. Zlensky requested an audit report, and Mayor Gottfried advised
him it was on file at City Hall and open to the public for inspection.
A secret ballot was taken with intructions to vote "aye" to dissolve
the district and "no" not to dissolve. It was determined that
there were approximately 173 eligible voters present, and since a
2/3 majority vote would be required to dissolve the district, 116 "aye" votes would be necessary. The total votes cast were
176 with 39 "aye" votes, 136 "no" votes and 1 "abstain" vote.
Therefore the motion was lost.
Mayor Gottfried advised that a set of by-laws would be presented
at the next annual meeting.
In response to a question from Mr. Keith Johns, Groveway Lane,
Mayor Gottfried stated that the lagoons could not be removed for
at least several years, dependant upon the actions of the Metro
Milwaukee Sewerage District, DNR, court actions, etc. He added
that in the meantime the City would take whatever precautions
are necessary, and that a report would be given to the district
on the results of the studies currently being undertaken.
On behalf of the Deputy Commissioners, Mr. Ellery thanked those
present for the support given to them.
ADJOURNMENT: Gary Stewart moved for adjournment. Seconded by
Donald Doherty, the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:07 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlotte L. Stewart
City Clerk
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