BMLM19920831- BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
ANNUAL MEETING - AUGUST 31, 1992
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Mayor Salentine.
Also present were Commissioners Misko, Dumke, Sanders, Schneider,
and Taube and Deputy Commissioners Pilak, Proeber, and Flancher.
Commissioners Patterson and Simmons and Deputy Commissioners
Sorenson and Galten were absent.
The Recording Secretary read the minutes of the annual meeting
held July 22, 1991. Deputy Commissioner Pilak clarified the third
paragraph on Page 3 to read that "the Deputy Commissioners", not
the Public Safety Committee will take the responsibility for
erecting the signs which address the weight limitations. Mr.
Scott Krause moved to approve the minutes of the annual meeting
held July 22, 1991 with the above correction. Seconded by John
Wiederhold. The motion to adopt the minutes of the annual meeting
of July 22, 1991, passed unanimously.
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A discussion was held on an inspection report submitted by the
City Engineers on June 24, 1992, listing their ongoing concerns
regarding the dam. The two affected property owners have agreed
to transfer ownership to the State. Deputy Commissioner Pilak
voiced concern about taking over the dam prior to everyone feeling
confident that the dam is in good condition. It was suggested
that a meeting be held with Mr. Bill Sturtevant of the DNR and the
City Engineers to discuss all concerns. Mr. Ted Pekel, S94 W14285
Groveway Lane, questioned why does the City have to own the dam?
Why can't the State retain ownership? He stated that the DNR
controls the water levels and it would make more sense for them to
retain ownership of the dam. Deputy Commissioner Proeber stated
that eventually all dams will become owned by individual cities or
lake districts. Scott Krause questioned liability as to toxins.
He wondered if the City would be liable.
Commissioner Sanders gave an update on the sewer service areas for
the Muskego Lake Country Club development explaining that the
Developer is in the process of submitting a preliminary plat for
approval. Following approval of the preliminary plat, the City
Engineer will be directed to design the main interceptor for
submittal to MMSD and State DNR for approval.
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It was noted that the last United States Geological Survey
reported a high phosphate count in the Groveway area. This
problem could become detrimental as far as receiving future
grants. The HiView and Groveway areas are the areas the Public
Utilities Committee is anticipating to be first for extension of
sewers from the Muskego Lake Country Club development. Deputy
Commissioners urged the Commissioners to proceed to sewer that
area. Commissioner Sanders stated that the Feasibility Plan is
designed around two lift stations, but only one of the lift stations is to be installed initially. A question was raised as to
what percentage of people wanting sewers had to be received before
the City will consider a sewer project. Commissioner Sanders
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stated that if there is a need and engineering is feasible to
serve an area, the City then has an obligation to service that
area.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak explained the latest United States
Geological Survey report which was from testing done on two sites
on Big Muskego Lake and one on Bass Bay. The water quality is
very poor on both Big Muskego Lake and Bass Bay. There is run-off
of pollutants from vacant land. Scott Krause responded to a
statement regarding pollutants from golf courses and stated that
he had 25 tests done to date and it was found that no contaminates
were found on the golf course. A resident stated that nurseries
have a lot of run-off and are known to use a lot of pesticides.
Commissioner Taube noted that Trees-On-The-Move is working on ways
to prevent chemical and dirt run-off from materials that trees and
brushes are planted on. It was agreed that the major cause is the
individual residence as a result of over-fertilizing their lawns.
Deputy Commissioner Proeber updated those present on the Priority
Watershed meeting of August 6, 1992. The committee is now in the
project planning stage. There are state representatives and
county representatives trying to get projects going; such as
filtration strips around nurseries. There is another meeting
scheduled for sometime in September.
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Deputy Commissioner Proeber also stated that there is going to be
an inventory taken of Big Muskego Lake and Bass Bay on September
3, 1992, to check for run-offs and pinpoint where they are coming
from. Little Muskego Lake and Wind lake completed their
inventories. Waukesha County has taken over the inventorying
project for Big Muskego Lake.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak presented a proposal whereby the Big
Muskego Lake/Bass Bay Protection & Rehabilitation District would
institute a two-tier assessment procedure; a charge for on-lake
properties and a lower charge for off-lake properties.
Commissioner Taube stated that the Little Muskego Lake Protection
& Rehabilitation District operates this way and he felt it was a
very fair way of assessing. Mayor Salentine suggested that a
committee be put together and supplied with maps to enable them to
begin defining boundaries and specifying on-lake, off-lake
properties. When the committee has come up with defined
properties, a special meeting can be held and then a determination
will be available to vote on at the annual meeting scheduled for
September of 1993 to decide whether or not properties will be
assessed as on-Iake/off-Iake or stay with the present standard
assessment.
The Deputy Commissioners presented the following budget for
1992-1993:
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CONVENTION COSTS $ 500.00
SALARIES $ 150.00
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AUDIT
INSURANCE
CITY COMPUTER
LAKE ASSOCIATION
LEGAL FEES
POSTAGE
WATER TESTING
CONTINGENCY FUND
MEMBERSHIP
265.00
150.00
175.00
350.00
500.00
1,000.00
3,000.00
4,830.00
TOTAL $10,920.00
REVENUE:
$35.00 Assessment x 312 properties $10,920.00
Deputy Commissioner Pilak moved to accept the proposed Budget for
1992-93. Seconded by Scott Krause. A voice vote was taken and
the motion to adopt the proposed Budget passed unanimously.
The following proposed dates were presented for the quarterly and
annual meeting dates for 1993:
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Quarterly Dates
Tuesday, January 26, 1993
Tuesday, March 23, 1993
Tuesday, June 22, 1993
Tuesday, October 26, 1993
Annual Dates
Monday, August 30, 1993
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Jan Reinke nominated Jan Flancher
Jan Flancher nominated Leonard Pilak
Mary Jones nominated Vern Jones
Leonard Pilak nominated Jeff Keiser
Les Proeber nominated Scott Krause
(Robert Sorenson was nominated but it was advised that he would
not accept the nomination. Keith Johns was nominated but declined
acceptance of nomination).
Deputy Commissioner Pilak moved that nominations be closed.
Deputy Commissioner Proeber seconded, motion carried by voice
vote. The Deputy Commissioners for 1992-1993 are: Jan Flancher,
Leonard Pilak, Vern Jones, Jeff Keiser and Scott Krause.
A Chairman will be selected at the next Deputy Commissioners
meeting.
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Mary Jones requested permission to invite Mr. Tony Struck of Bio
Genies to a future meeting to discuss the Districts concerns on
pollution. It was indicated that Mrs. Jones should proceed to
contact Mr. Struck.
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Deputy Commissioner Proeber moved to adjourn at 8:12 P.M.
Seconded by newly elected Deputy Commissioner Scott Krause, motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
~..,. ;:: Yn~ J n K. Marenda, CMC
"ty Clerk/Comptroller
Prepared by Cathie Anderson.
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