BMLM20070327BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Approved: 06/26/2007
MINUTES OF QUARTERLY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 PM by Mayor Johnson. Also present were
Commissioners Borgman, Buckmaster, Madden, Melcher, Schaefer, and Snead, City
Administrator Sheiffer, Clerk -Treasurer Moyer, Tom Zagar and Deputy Commissioners
Pilak, Kies and Burmeister. Commissioner Salentine was excused. Those present
recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Clerk -Treasurer stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Buckmaster moved for approval of the January 23, 2007 minutes
of the quarterly meeting. Commissioner Melcher seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHERS
Commissioner Madden moved to approve voucher in the amount of $1,489.50
payable to the Hach Company. Commissioner Schaefer seconded; motion
carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Deputy Commissioners' Update
(Current Condition of Lake/Bay: Water Levels, Plant Growth, Fish and Wildlife)
Deputy Commissioner Leonard Pilak reported that the water levels are extremely high.
This is a result of nature and nothing could have been done to prevent the situation.
This is something that will have to be dealt with until summer.
Mr. Pilak stated a restoration project is being done in Pardeeville, Wisconsin. He was
requested to provide input on the various aspects of doing that type of project. The
success of the Big Muskego Lake restoration project is well known throughout the State.
Status of Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area - Land Acquisition by DNR
Mr. Pilak reported that there are several acquisitions still pending.
NEW BUSINESS
Authorization for Chairman to sign DNR Permit Application
Mr. Zagar stated every year treatment is done for the eradication of eurasion milfoil.
This year about 40 acres will be treated; a permit from the DNR is required. There is
$15,000 in the budget for the 2007 treatment. Commissioner Borgman moved to
authorize execution of the DNR permit application by Mayor Johnson.
Commissioner Buckmaster seconded; motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Mr. Zagar gave a brief report about the bald eagle that he spotted on one of the osprey
platforms on the west side of the lake. It is anticipated that there will be both osprey
and bald eagles nesting this year.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Buckmaster moved to adjourn at 7:28 PM. Commissioner Snead
seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes transcribed by Deputy Clerk Blenski.)
Janice Moyer, CIVIC, CMTW
Clerk -Treasurer
Secretary to the Board