BMLM19930830- BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
ANNUAL MEETING - AUGUST 30, 1993
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Mayor De
Ange1is. Also present were Commissioners Patterson, Dumke,
Sanders, Schneider, Taube, Misko and Woodard and Deputy
Commissioners Flancher, Jones, Pi1ak, Keiser and Krause.
Commissioner Schneider moved to approve the minutes of the Big
Muskego Lake/Bass Bay Protection & Rehabilitation District
Annual meeting held August 31, 1993. Seconded by Commissioner
Taube, motion carried.
-
Deputy Commissioner Pilak gave an update on the Priority Lakes
Watershed Project. He stated that the project has been in
existence for about one and one-half years and he briefly
described the different agencies that are part of the project;
i.e. various counties, governmental bodies, UW-Extension, DNR,
Waukesha County Supervisors (32nd & 33rd Districts), LML
Association, Wind Lake Management District, Racine County Land
Conservation, Dept. of Agricultural & Trade, etc. He
summarized a recent report that he had received from the
Priority Lakes Watershed Project indicating what needs to be
accomplished. The Watershed is approximately forty-one square
miles starting at Moorland/National and extending to Racine
County; covering three counties (Racine, Milwaukee and
Waukesha). The report indicates what type of runoff comes off
of the acreage and just exactly what is flowing into the lakes
from the tributaries. The report also indicates where to go to
correct problems. Farmers and rural septic system users are to
be educated with soil erosion practices. A $50,000 grant to
Trees on the Move to reduce their erosion and fertilizer run
off. A grant for Freedom Square retention ponds; a grant in
the Town of Norway commercial site for run off from parking
lot. There are regular meetings which all are invited to
attend.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak introduced Dan Hussel, a DNR
representative, who gave an update on Wind Lake EPA Phase II
grant - $150,000. Mr. Hussel introduced Jim Jackley, the
Project Manager for DNR for Wind Lake & Big Muskego Lake/Bass
Bay. An estimated $100,000 of the grant monies is being used
to dredge navigation channels and $50,000 to DNR for staffing.
The project consists of dealing with Wind Lake's problems, both
with the external and internal loading. As Wind Lake receives
about 30% of its problems from Big Muskego/Bass Bay, the
loading from Big Muskego Lake/Bass Bay must be addressed as
part of this project. Extensive evaluating has been done and
alternatives are being discussed to come up with a plan
acceptable to the District.
,- Mr. Hussel explained that there are actually two separate
grants; the Priority Lakes Watershed Grant which is a State run
program and a Federal Grant-EPA which is for Wind Lake.
--
-
-
Big Muskgeo Lake/Bass Bay Protection &
Rehabilitation District Annual Meeting
August 30, 1993
Page 2
Mrs. Collette Klenz stated that she has been in contact with an
R. A. Smith representative and they have told her that over the
past six months they have obtained evidence that carp are no
longer the problem, that there are other enablers in the lake.
Mr. Hussel didn't understand how R. A. Smith could claim to
have this information but did explain that the DNR has been out
on the lake fish-netting and electro-shocking for carp and
other fish, but although they didn't come up with tremendous
carp, but there were selective areas with tremendous carp. They netted 300 in Bass Bay. Combination of wind and carp
could set lake over the edge. They feel that there are quite a
few carp in the lake and that is proven by the lack of aquatic
vegetation.
Mayor gave update on ownership of the Big Muskego Lake Dam. In
recent contact with Bill Sturtevant (DNR), the City Engineers
and the City Attorney, we are no closer on the transfer of
ownership of the dam to the City than a year ago. We are still battling the same issues. The face of the dam under the water
has not been checked. Our City Engineers feel that if the dam
was properly installed, there would not be any cracking.
Possibly an indemnification agreement can be worked out with
DNR that if any failure resulted in the face of the Dam, they
will hold us harmless.
Deputy Commissioner Jeff Keiser spoke on Future Lake Management
Planning. The Deputies would like to develop a management plan
to go along with the work that Mr. Hussel has been doing. He
stated the Deputies would like Lake District members input to
see what they think are problems with the lake, and give it to
the DNR. He stated that results have been received from the
1991-92 United States Geological Survey on water quality which
basically states that the water quality of Big Muskego Lake is
very poor and that the water quality of Bass Bay, fair to poor;
both lakes are classified as "highly nutrient rich". Algae
problems on both lakes. Mr. Keiser indicated that the
questionnaire that was sent out with the agenda was done with
hopes that they would receive more input from the District
members.
Dan Hussel reported that a lake-wide dredging project probably
would be an unpermitable activity by the DNR. These shallow
lakes are not meant to be 10-15' deep. There could be partial
dredging for navigable channels and accesses only. Lakes are
declining in this area in water quality. Discussion followed
on the activities and problems on the lakes in the area.
Mr. Hussel indicated that what has to be done is for the Deputy
Commissioners and Commissioners to be educated in order to make
decisions as to what is best for the lake and development
management alternatives in order to move forward with specific
projects to improve water quality of Bass Bay and Big Muskego
Lake.
-
~
.-'
Big Muskgeo Lake/Bass Bay Protection &
Rehabilitation District Annual Meeting
August 30, 1993
Page 3
Mr. Hussel stated that a drawdown would have more significant
environmental impacts than solving the water quality problems.
You would have to remove at least up to six feet in order not
to have sediment stirred up by wind activity in the lake and if the abundance of carp is not addressed, you are still going to
have sediment disturbed, you still are going to have no aquatic
plants in the lake, no area for spawning. To address the carp
population in both lakes, you are talking about approximately
$500,000.00 of treatment - no drawdown. The other alternative is to look at ways to prevent the carp to come back so
strongly. One way in which that is accomplished is to
establish a very healthy native fish population of northerns
and bass to feed on the carp which will provide them with
limited habitat.
Mr. Hussel stated that there could possibly be some partial
dredging in Big Muskego Lake for navigation and for cleaning up
the shoreline areas, but it would be limited to providing
navigational access on the lake.
Mr. Hussel felt that he could approach his Bureau Directors
asking to spend $180,000.00 to kill the carp in a one-shot
deal; put a carp barrier up the creek to keep them from
entering into Wind Lake. In order to reduce the fish kill
cost, it would be necessary to reduce the volume of water which
means a drawdown of Bass Bay and Big Muskego Lake of
approximately 3 feet. The fish need to be treated in November
when the water is cold and they can get the best effectiveness
of the chemicals which means that the drawdown should be
started in September, if not a little bit earlier; keeping the
lake down all winter long.
Mr. Bob Klenz asked what are the alternatives? What else can
we do? Possibly we should be letting Big Muskego Lake alone,
as long as the residents are opposed to any drawdown, and
dredge bays in Bass Bay over next 5 years.
Vern Jones discussed updated boundary map and records. Three
tier assessment program discussed. On lake - full access; On
lake - limited access; Off lake. Because of too many gray
areas, two tier systems preferred - On Lake - Off lake, no
access. Deputy Commissioner Pilak stated after going through
questionnaires to determine projects, he would like to ask
membership to allow deputies to investigate further to
determine if it's feasible to establish two tier assessment
program for future (not 1994). Mayor noted the system can't be
enacted tonight to be charged for next year, but that the
deputies are looking for direction from the District if they
are receptive to a two-tier system of collecting all monies.
Bob Klenz moved to authorize the Deputy Commissioners to
investigate a two-tier assessment system. Jeff Verburgt
seconded, motion carried.
Big Muskgeo Lake/Bass Bay Protection &
Rehabilitation District Annual Meeting
August 30, 1993
Page 4
~ The following nominations were made for the 1993-94 Deputy
Commissioners:
Leonard Pilak nominated Ed Herda
R. Matiszek nominated Curt Klenz
Jan Flancher nominated Sue Sorenson
Craig Lawdanski nominated Leonard Pilak
Bob Klenz nominated Collette Klenz
Scott Krause nominated Vern Jones
Jeff Verburgt nominated Jeff Keiser
Richard Reinke nominated Mike Sekula
Leonard Pilak nominated Scott Krause
Bob Klenz moved that nominations be closed. Mrs. Matiszek
seconded, motion carried. Curt Klenz declined nomination.
City Clerk Jean Marenda prepared and distributed paper ballots
with instructions to vote for no more than five (5) deputies.
Mayor De Angelis announced the following vote totals, with the
five candidates receiving the most votes to serve as Deputy
Commissioners for 1993-94:
-
Ed Herda
Leonard Pilak
Sue Sorenson
Jeff Keiser
Collette Klenz
Vern Jones
Mike Sekula
Scott Krause
33
29
22
20
20
16
15
13
The Deputy Commissioners for 1993-94 are Ed Herda, Leonard
Pilak, Sue Sorenson, Collette Klenz and Jeff Keiser.
Deputy Commissioner Leonard Pilak reviewed the proposed 1994
Budget, as attached. Jeff Verburgt moved to adopt the budget
as presented. Vern Jones seconded, motion carried.
The dates for the quarterly meetings and 1994 Annual Meeting
were reviewed and accepted:
Quarterly Meetings: Tuesday, January 25, 1994
Tuesday, March 22, 1994
Tuesday, June 28, 1994
Tuesday, October 25, 1994
Annual Meeting: Monday, August 29, 1994
Leonard Pilak reported on a dredging project on School Section
Lake, a lake with similar characteristics.
--
Leonard Pilak reported that the bills for the 1994 Assessments
would be mailed in November, 1993 with paYment due February 15,
1994. If not paid by November 1, 1994, the delinquent amount
would be placed on the 1994 Tax Bill. Bob Klenz moved to add
Big Muskgeo Lake/Bass Bay Protection &
Rehabilitation District Annual Meeting
August 30, 1993
Page 5
- 12% late penalty to the delinquent accounts added to the Tax
Bill. Collette Klenz seconded, motion carried.
Jeff Verburgt moved to adjourn at 9:30 PM.
seconded, motion carried.
Vern Jones
/cma
Respectfully submitted,
~~' k. MO-AJr---C~
J n K. Marenda
'ty Clerk/Comptroller
-
-
BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION
- PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1994
PROPOSED
REVENUES 1993 BUDGET EST.12/31/93 1994 BUDGET
131.0080.0701
Lake District Assessment 10,920 12,005 12,040
('94-344 Parcels x $35.00)
131.0080.0702
Interest Income 0 100 100
131.0080.0706
Grant Revenue 0 2,400 3,075
TOTAL REVENUES 10,920 14,505 15,215
EXPENDITURES
131.5001.1000
Salaries 150 150 200
131.5002.1000
Benefits 0 45 60
131.5005.1000
Insurance 150 150 175
-'31.5009.1000
Office Expenses (Postage, etc.) 1,000 1,000 1,000
131.5010.1000
Accounting & Auditing 265 274 275
131.5011.1000
Miscellaneous 0 150 150
131.5015.1000
Legal Fees 500 500 500
131.5016.1000
Dues/Conventions 850 850 850
131.5017.1000
Computer Charges 175 175 175
131. 5018.1000
Grant Expenses 2,400 2,400 3,075
131.5019.1000
Water Quality Monitoring 600 800 1,025
131.5019.1000
Contingency 4,830 0 7,730
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $10,920 $ 6,494 $15,215
TXTCLK: BMLBUDGT
- 8/93 jkm