BMLCommM19960213BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 7:44 P.M. by Chairman De
Angelis. Also present were Commissioners D'Acquisto, Misko,
Patterson, Rasmussen, Salentine, Sanders, and Suhr, City Clerk
Marenda, City Attorney Molter, Deputy Clerk Blenski, and Grant
Administrator Mark Paulat.
City Clerk reported that the meeting was noticed in accordance
with the Open Meeting Law.
Reso. #BML 2-96 - Rejection of Bid - Big Muskego Lake Public
Boat Ramp Dredging Project. Commissioner Suhr moved for
adoption. Commissioner Sanders seconded. Mr. Paulat stated the
reasons for rejection of the bids: 1. the per yard price of $15
is unheard of; 2. money budgeted for the project is not
sufficient to cover amount of bids; 3. prices are too high for
this type of project. Other avenues are being pursued.
Commissioner Rasmussen asked how the estimate was determined.
Mr. Paulat responded it was for the best case scenario as
dictated by the original plan done by SEWRPC and DNR people.
Commissioner Sanders asked when the original estimate was done.
Mr. Paulat stated a couple of years ago. Commissioner Sanders
asked Mr. Paulat if he had an opportunity to discuss the bid
prices with the contractors. Mr. Paulat stated that there were
unknown factors regarding conditions of the channel that the
contractors built into their prices.
Commissioner Rasmussen asked if the grant request should be
substantially increased to cover the cost of this project? Mr.
Paulat stated that the grant request should be increased anyway
to cover some other costs that may increase. Hydraulic dredging
appears to be the most cost effective way to do this project.
The contractors need more information about the project so they
can bid on it without fear of the unknown; this should insure a
lower price. Commissioner Rasmussen asked about the time
factor, do we have to do this before the drawdown is completed?
Mr. Paulat stated the DNR permit expires October 1, 1996. An
extension would have to be requested if the project was not near
completion. Resolution #BML 2-96 adopted 7-0.
Discussion as to Authoritv to Bid Out Future Projects
Chairman De Angelis stated that Mark Paulat is looking for
direction on rebidding the project and exploring other
alternative methods. Commissioner Sanders moved to authorize
the rebidding of the project and to look at alternative methods
to get it accomplished. Commissioner Salentine seconded. The
Clerk stated the City should be bidding out the project; the
funding for the project is coming from the City and not the Big
Muskego Lake district. Chairman De Angelis stated it will have
to be determined who will bid it out. The district should be
contributing funds for the project. Motion carried.
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Commissioner Salentine moved to authorize Grant Administrator,
Mark Paulat, to amend the Waterways Grant application for an
additional amount not to exceed $25,000. Commissioner Sanders
seconded. Commissioner Misko asked about matching funding.
Chairman De Angelis stated that are too many variables regarding
the type of grant, the cost to do the project, and the amount of
money contributed by the district through Operation Comeback,
etc. Commissioner Misko expressed concern about the cost even
if grant money is received. Motion carried.
Commissioner Suhr moved to adjourn at 8:00 P.M. Commissioner
Misko seconded, motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
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n K. Marenda
'ty Clerk/Comptroller
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