BMLM20080122BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Approved 4/22/2008
MINUTES OF QUARTERLY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Also present were
Commissioners Schaefer, Melcher, Werner, Borgman, Pavelko and Snead, Deputy
Commissioners Pilak, Burmeister, Kies, Schweitzer and Paulson, Conservation
Coordinator Zagar, City Administrator Sheiffer, City Attorney Molter and Clerk -Treasurer
Moyer. Commissioner Fiedler 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 Werner moved for approval of the October 23, 2007 and
November 13, 2007 minutes. Commissioner Schaefer seconded; motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Deputy Commissioner's Update - Current Condition of Lake/Bay: water levels,
plant growth, fish, and wildlife and Status of Land Acquisition by the DNR
Deputy Commissioner Burmeister reported the following:
❑ He attended a meeting today with DNR representatives and individuals from Wind
Lake. One issue discussed was the lake's oxygen levels. The DNR and Mr. Zagar
did some testing. The levels were found to be satisfactory. Other issues discussed
were vegetation, wildlife and the fishery. Studies need to be done in the future.
The settling pond may be an issue if another drawdown is done. Mr. Burmeister
discussed an alternative engineering method that could be used. Weeds seem to
be reasonably under control. The DNR may perform a study to determine the
number of bluegills in the future. There is a concern that the number is decreasing,
which could be a problem as bluegills help to control the carp population. The
wildlife population is good. The group intends to meet again in the future.
Mr. Zagar stated that the DNR is actively pursuing some property acquisitions around
the lake. The DNR did receive a parcel of land from the Department of Transportation
on Muskego Dam Road. The land became part of the Big Muskego Wildlife Area and is
open to the public.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Borgman moved to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Commissioner Snead
seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes transcribed by Deputy Clerk Blenski.)
Janice Moyer, CMC, CMTW
Clerk -Treasurer
Secretary to the Board