BMLM19960826"- BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT
MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING HELD AUGUST 26, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 7:16 PM by Chairman David L.
De Angelis. Also present were Commissioners Patterson, Pionek,
Rasmussen, Salentine, Sanders and Suhr, Deputy Commissioners
Pilak, Kreiser, Schweitzer, Sorenson and Herda, and Mayor's
Secretary Cathie Anderson. Commissioner D'Acquisto was absent.
The Mayor's Secretary reported this meeting was noticed in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
Commissioner Suhr moved for approval of the minutes of the
previous annual meeting on August 28, 1995. Commissioner
Salentine seconded, motion carried. .
Chairman De Angelis advised that vouchers in the amount of
$243.45 had been paid for newsletters, labels, post cards and
postage.
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Deputy Commissioner Pilak extended thanks to Mr. & Mrs.
Repischak, Mr. Dick Bennett, and Mr. & Mrs. Heinrich, land
owners that allowed crossing onto their property. Dennis and
Lynn Kurer also had approved crossing on their land and even
though it was not necessary, the District would like to thank
them for their cooperation. Deputy Commissioner Pilak also
extended thanks to Deputy Commissioner Schweitzer, Mark Paulat,
Mr. Mark Slocomb, Mr. Craig Lawdanski and DNR representative
Jim Jackley who were all at the dam a couple of times a day
cleaning vegetation off of the carp barrier. Deputy
Commissioner Pilak also thanked Mr. Dick Thode for his
surveillance to keep the DNR updated, and thanked City Hall
employees and Public Works Department employees for all of
their assistance. A special thanks to DNR Representative Jim
Jackley for all of his tremendous help and support above and
beyond.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak discussed status of drawdown
project. He stated that after the last special Annual meeting,
the process of drawing down the lake through the dam gate was
started. Power was not supplied until December with active
pumping starting in the middle of December. Dredging of the
channel from the mouth of the lake to the dam began in February
with both pumps actively in use. The lake is down with
approximately 85% of the bottom being exposed. They
experienced equipment failure, poor weather and lack of
communication with a neighboring community.
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Deputy Commissioner Pilak discussed status of construction of
islands. The original plan was to start construction the first
week of August. Ducks Unlimited has advertised for bids which
have come in much higher than expected and would result in
construction of only about three (3) islands instead of the
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proposed five (5) or six (6). Ducks Unlimited has advised that
the successful bidder, if allowed to do the construction in the
winter, would be able to adhere to the original plan. It was
clarified that these islands are duck breeding grounds and
hopefully will assist in wind barrier effect. Deputy
Commissioner Pilak noted that Mr. Randy Schumacher will speak
shortly to discuss this issue and a vote will be taken.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak discussed status of Boat Launch and
construction of parking lot. The District has obtained a drop
site for spoils on "00" and Durham and grading of the site is
scheduled to start this week. The public access, when
completed, will be maintained by the Parks & Recreation
Department. In answer to a question regarding whether or not
there will be a launching fee, Deputy Commissioner Pilak
advised that it has been recommended by the DNR that some type
of a minimal launching fee should be proposed; possibly a
drop-off box system.
Mr. Randy Schumacher, DNR, reported on the upcoming carp
eradication and installation of a barrier. He explained that it
is necessary to have some type of barrier on the outlet dam as
for approximately three to five months out of the year carp
have the ability to get over the existing dam. The project
which includes a mechanical as well as an electrical barrier is
an attempt to carp-proof the dam as best as possible. They
will install a mechanical barrier, a ramp, to make it near
impossible for the carp to jump over the dam. Secondly, they
will install very low voltage electrodes; essentially an
electric fence which will keep the carp from getting through.
Mr. Schumacher also advised that the whole southwest shore of
Big Muskego Lake is a man-made dike to keep water from draining
from Big Muskego Lake into the field. The DNR have recently
found a large hole and several small ones which are now being
repaired.
Mr. Schumacher discussed that the eradication will begin the
first week of October and will consist of one day of treatment
of lake and two days of treatment of the outlets and inlets.
The DNR will be posting roads in the area noting that the water
is being treated and advising not to make contact. Mr.
Schumacher did state that in reality, no serious harm would
come from human or animal consumption of the water after being
treated. Mr. Schumacher verified that the ponds on the golf
course and the ditches around surrounding landfills will all be
treated. a temporary road will be built at Sobek's access.
Mr. Schumacher advised that he will be working with the City
for a possible short delay in the drawdown of Little Muskego
Lake for a couple of weeks. Mr. Schumacher clarified that the
creek from Little Muskego Lake Dam to Big Muskego Lake will be
treated. Chairman De Angelis questioned when the Little
Muskego Lake Dam should be drawn down. Mr. Schumacher felt
that two weeks after the October 7th date would be more than
sufficient. Chairman De Angelis also advised that his office
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had received a request for the carp eradication treatment to be
postponed for a couple of days because of an upcoming event on
October 12th. Mr. Schumacher explained that there was a lot of
coordinating projects that have been scheduled based on the
October 7th date and that he would further research if
postponement would be possible.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak discussed with the members present
the need for the District to purchase a used boat and motor to
be used to clean up the lake. He advised that in the past, a
few of the residents have used their own equipment extensively
and have sustained costs for minor repairs caused to their
personal equipment. Deputy Commissioner Pilak advised that
after extensive checking, it seems to be the most advantageous
to purchase a "Go Devil" motor which is air cooled and requires
little maintenance. It would make it possible to go into the
areas that need to be cleaned out which are now impossible to
reach. Tom Repischak questioned just what equipment was owned
by the District. Deputy Commissioner Pilak advised that the
District owns a 600 ft. net, a 14 ft. row boat, PVC piping used
for soil sampling, and six (6) pairs of waders. Deputy
Commissioner Pilak advised that the 25 hp motor would run
approximately $2,700 to $3,000, and a used boat to accommodate
the motor would be approximately $1,000 to $1,500.00. When
questioned where boat would be stored, Deputy Pilak advised
that it could be stored on his property or Ed Herda's property,
or municipal garage. He offered to house the boat and motor on
his property. A question was raised as to insurance and one of
the members, Mr. Michael Plumley, advised that for the proper
amount of liability, you are looking at approximately $150.00
yearly insurance premium. A discussion pursued in regard to
the size of motor needed and it was decided that this will be
researched by the new Deputy Commissioners. Mr. Gary Stewart
moved to direct the Deputy Commissioners to secure a boat and
motor, not to exceed an amount of $4,500. Seconded by Mr.
Jerry Rayner. Ms. Barbara Bing requested that written ballots
be used. The motion carried with 48 "yes" votes and 28 "no"
votes.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak discussed a possible modified draw
down explaining that because of the weather, many independent
cleaning projects have not been able to be completed. Mr. Jim
Jackley explained the benefits in modifying the draw down to
extend the period through the winter. This would also benefit
the construction of more islands. Mr Craig Bennett moved to
continue with the drawdown project and to modify plan to extend
through the winter. Seconded by Deputy Commissioner Pilak.
Written ballots were used. The motion carried with 59 "yes"
votes and 14 "no" votes.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak listed future projects: Sandy Beach
Tributary, Groveway Lane Tributary, Little Muskego Lake Channel
and Wind lake Channel.
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- Deputy Commissioner Pilak urged members to attend the rezoning
public hearing the following evening to voice concern over the
proposed business park as to sufficient storm sewer management
as it runs along a tributary. Chairman De Angelis advised that
the proposed business park is in a siting stage only and when a
site has been established, the City will definitely adhere to
the stormwater management restrictions as it requires of all
developers.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak presented the proposed 1997 operating
budget explaining that a new line item had been added which was
Account #131.5204.1000 - Future Projects - which reallocated
some funds from the Contingency. Craig Lawdanski moved to
approve the 1997 operating budget as presented. Seconded by
Mr. John Wiederhold. Voice vote was taken and all were in
favor.
Chairman De Angelis asked for clarification from the Deputy
Commissioners that the purchase of the boat and motor would be
taken from the present available funds in the Contingency
account and not from the proposed 1997 Budget. Mr. Gary
Stewart moved to clarify that future expenses for purchase of
boat and motor will be taken out of existing unappropriated
funds. Seconded by Mr. John Wiederhold. Voice vote was taken
and all were in favor.
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Chairman De Angelis presented the 1995 Audit prepared by
Conley, McDonald and noted that there were no irregularities.
Mrs. Charlotte Stewart moved to accept the 1995 Audit, as
submitted, to approve new engagement letter for 1996 audit,
upon receipt. Seconded by Deputy Commissioner Pilak. Voice
vote was taken and all were in favor.
Chairman De Angelis presented the following 1997 dates for
quarterly and annual meetings:
Tuesday, January 27, 1997
Tuesday, March 25, 1997
Tuesday, June 23, 1997
Monday, August 25, 1997
Tuesday, October 27, 1997
Quarterly Meeting
Quarterly Meeting
Quarterly Meeting
Annual Meeting
Quarterly Meeting
Deputy Commissioner Pilak moved to approve above meeting dates
for 1997. Seconded by Deputy Commissioner Keiser. Voice vote
was taken and all were in favor.
The following nominations were made for the 1996-967 Deputy
Commissioners:
Leonard Pilak nominated SUE SORENSON. Jeff Keiser seconded.
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Ed Herda nominated MARK SLOCOMB. Al Bing seconded.
Jeff Keiser nominated LARRY SCHWEITZER. Mark Slocomb seconded.
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Leonard Pilak nominated JEFF KEISER. Craig Lawdanski seconded.
Charlotte Stewart nominated LEONARD PlLAK.
seconded.
Larry Schweitzer
Ed Herda's name was put up for nomination but Mr. Herda
declined.
Mr. Gary Stewart moved to close all nominations. Seconded by
Mr. Craig Lawdanski. Voice vote was taken and all were in
favor.
Mr. Craig Lawdanski moved to approve the five names presented
for nomination as the new Deputy Commissioners for 1996-97.
Seconded by Mr. Curt Klenz. Voice vote was taken and all were
in favor.
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Under Communications And Any Other Business As Authorized By
LAW, Mr. Jim Jackley, DNR, requested a consensus as to if
anyone would be in favor of a drawdown for another full year.
The response was "no". He asked if anyone would be in favor of
the lake being lowered one foot through the entire Summer. The
response was "no". He then asked if anyone would be in favor
of a one foot drawdown during late Summer (July to September).
The response was "no". His final question was whether anyone
was in favor of no summer drawdown. The response was "yes".
Mr. Plumley moved to adjourn at 9:35 P.M. Seconded by Mr.
Lawdanski. Voice vote was taken and all were in favor.
Respectfully submit~d,
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/Cathie M. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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