BMLCommM19960625BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF QUARTERLY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor De
Angelis. Also present were Commissioners D'Acquisto, Patterson,
Pionek, Rasmussen, Salentine, and Suhr, Clerk -Treasurer Marenda,
City Attorney Molter, Deputy Clerk Blenski and Deputy
Commissioner Pilak. Commissioner Sanders was absent.
Clerk -Treasurer reported that the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
Commissioner Salentine moved for approval of minutes of the
4/9/96 Quarterly Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen;
motion carried.
Old Business
Regarding the status of the boat launch, Mr. Pilak stated that
he and Mark Paulat went to the Waterways Commission in Beaver
Dam. The amount of the grant funding for the project was
readjusted. Commissioner Rasmussen stated there was concern
about where the fill would go. Deputy Commissioner Pilak stated
that a person on Hwy. "00" and Durham is willing to take. The
Deputy Commissioners are working on the details.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak stated that he has been in contact
with Dan Hasel of the DNR to obtain assistance in the issuance
of permits. In the next Newsletter, Mr. Hasel's phone number
will be listed so any individual who is still waiting to receive
a permit can contact him directly. Mr. Hasel stated he will
intervene and try to speed up the process.
Mr. Pilak provided an update on the draw down. The DNR wants to
sit down with the City sometime in the middle of July to see
where we stand. Progress is being made to drain the water,
however, more torrential rainfall would not be advantageous.
Commissioner Rasmussen asked if the project could be continued
into next year. Mr. Pilak said it was too premature to say.
The three major areas to be accomplished by the project were
carp eradication, weed freeze out and compaction. We should get
the majority of the things done. Favorable weather in the
weeks ahead would be best.
Construction on the islands should begin the first week in
August. There has been positive response to the project.
Commissioner Rasmussen asked what the final number on the
islands was and the status of Ducks Unlimited being involved in
the project. Mr. Pilak stated there will be a total of six
islands and DU and the DNR will cover 100% of the cost of the
project.
Board of Commissioners
BML/Bass Bay Protection &
Rehabilitation District
6/25/96
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The next Newsletter will be mailed soon. The Deputy
Commissioners are waiting for information from the DNR regarding
weed management to be included in the Newsletter. Other
articles to be included will regard clean up efforts, blasting,
an updated timeline, a map of the islands and the delay for
permits.
Mr. Pilak attended a meeting regarding the permanent carp
barrier. The project should begin sometime this Fall. The
Mayor stated the City is still waiting for the Agreement.
Commissioner Rasmussen asked about the potential for the carp to
get around the barrier because of surrounding wetlands. Mr.
Pilak stated a berm has been created which should eliminate the
problem.
Mr. Pilak stated he has received very little information from
Wind Lake regarding their proposed wetland project. It is not a
big concern right now as it is still in the planning stage.
New Business
Clerk -Treasurer Marenda stated that she has been informed by the
Wisconsin Department of Revenue that certain budget guidelines
need to be followed regarding the 1997 budget. The budget has
to be published. The deadline for her to accomplish this prior
to the Annual Meeting is August 1. Mr. Pilak stated the Deputy
Commissioners will meet on July 3 and begin working on the
budget at that meeting. He stated he will contact the
Clerk -Treasurer in the near future to discuss this matter.
Mayor De Angelis stated the Commissioners have written
documentation before them that the following vouchers have been
paid:
Big Lake District Meeting $133.37
Sign Reimb. 1.15
Reimb./Meeting Refreshments 6.45
Total $140.97
Commissioner Suhr moved to adjourn at 7:50 P.M. Commissioner
Rasmussen seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
Jean K. Marenda, CMC
City Clerk