BMLCommM19871110BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 10, 1987
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Salentine at 7:30
P.M. Also present were Commissioners DeAngelis, Dumke, Hilt,
Patterson, Penovich, Sanders and Taube, City Clerk Stewart and
City Atty. Molter (arr. 7:42 P.M.). Deputy Commissioners present
were Proeber, Klenz, Repischak, Pilak and Tobin.
Commissioner Penovich moved for approval of minutes of meeting
held 7/14/87. Commissioner Dumke seconded, carried.
The dam ownership status and turnover was reviewed. Quit claim
deeds have been prepared and will be presented to the City
shortly for the City Attorney's review. Deputy Commissioner
Klenz reported the deputy commissioners approved the turnover at
their 10/28/87 meeting subject to the City obtaining clear title
at the State's expense. He indicated they also requested a
management plan from the state.
Deputy Commissioner Repischak explained that the locking device
on the dam will stop anyone unauthorized from altering it.
Deputy Commissioner Proeber stated the deputies hoped Emerald
Park landfill negotiations would allow some money to check for
pollution entering the lake from that site. Ald. DeAngelis
presented the schedule of meeting dates and invited the deputies
to attend. Mayor Salentine presented an update on proposed
legislative action on landfills.
Deputy Commissioner Tobin stated the deputies were concerned
about the over -abundance of carp in the Bay, but have not been
successful in getting a carp eradication program going. He noted
$2,000 was budgeted for netting carp.
On the matter of the Sandy Beach Lift Station odor problem,
Commissioner Sanders advised that the vent outlets have been
sealed and no complaints have been received since then. In
addition a discharge vent has been placed at the end of Lannon.
Deputy Commissioner Repischak reported that the U. S. Geological
Survey has requested putting gauges on the dam for measuring the
flow of water from Big Muskego Lake to Wind Lake. They are
attempting to get approval from Mr. Heinrich, owner of the
property on the west side of the dam. During a 11/6/87
discussion he stated he is in agreement to allow gauges to be
installed on the dam providing they are put on by Muskego or
U. S. Geological people. Who will monitor still must be worked
out with U.S.G.S. Mayor noted if Public Works were requested to
monitor, the hours would have to be approved.
Big Muskego Lake/Bass Bay Minutes
11/10/87 - Page Two
Deputy Commissioner Klenz Big reported that the deputies
approved the installation of the water flow device on the
Heinrich side of the dam at their 10/28/87 meeting and it was
their understanding that U.S.G.S. would handle most of it.
Mr. Aron, Wind Lake, stated the monitoring itself is about a 15
minute process - going to the box and checking to make sure it is
functioning properly, checking the battery and taking a reading
on the equipment. He said that currently the Wind Lake District
does it for their device at the outlet of Wind Lake.
Commissioner Patterson moved, Commissioner Taube seconded, to
approve the installation of a water flow measuring device on the
Heinrich side of the dam with the City of Muskego not providing
any manhour work and with the monitoring to be the responsibility
of the Deputy Commissioners or their assignee. Carried 7-0.
Commissioner Dumke reported he had recently received several
calls regarding water flow, dropping of the lake and carp. He
felt that any information should be turned over to the deputies.
Commissioner Patterson moved to approve the agreement with
Conley, McDonald, Sprague & Co. for 1988 auditing services,
subject to the cost not exceeding the 1987 cost. Commissioner
Hilt seconded, carried.
Locating sources of point and non -point pollution was
discussed. Deputy Commissioner Proeber asked if run-off from
homes being built was being monitored by the Building Inspection
Department. Mayor noted that they do have the responsibility to
enforce the erosion control ordinance. Deputy Klenz also stated
farm run off was a problem and asked who to notify. Mayor stated
run off problems related to development will be the
responsibility of the Building Inspection Department.
Commissioner Taube stated that he believed the DNR has studies
that show that grassy areas along drainageways do create a buffer
area to discourage fertilizers from entering drainage
tributaries. Mayor stated if there were flagrant violations, the
Soil Conservation Service should be notified.
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlotte L. Stewart
City Clerk
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