BMLCommM19961022BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF QUARTERLY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 9:01 P.M. by Mayor De
Angelis. Also present were Commissioners D'Acquisto, Patterson,
Pionek, Rasmussen, Salentine, Sanders, and Suhr, Clerk -Treasurer
Marenda, City Attorney Molter, Deputy Clerk Blenski and Deputy
Commissioners Pilak, Slocomb, Kreiser and Jim Jackley of the
DNR.
Clerk -Treasurer reported that the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
Commissioner Rasmussen moved for approval of minutes of the
6/22/96 Quarterly Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Sanders;
motion carried.
Old Business
Mr. Pilak circulated pictures of Bass Bay and the carp
eradication program. Regarding status of the boat launch, Mr.
Pilak stated the spoil site is being prepared. The canal
dredging for the boat launch project needs to be rebid. There
is nothing else new to report.
Mr. Pilak reported on the draw down status; 85% to 90% of the
water is out of the Big Lake. Equipment is on site for
construction of the islands which should begin some time this
week. Most of the projects on Groveway Lane are near
completion. Carp removal is taking place. Mr. Pilak requested
that people be patient as this is a monumental task. This past
weekend, several people volunteered their time to assist with
the removal including Mark Paulat and Jim Jackley. To date,
200,000 lbs. have already been removed. Mr. Pilak stated the
drawdown is proceeding on schedule. The pumps are back in but
are not being operated at this time; they are there for a safety
measure in the event torrential rains occur.
As Mr. Pilak stated earlier, some of the equipment has been
delivered to begin the island project. Mr. Jackley reported
that the project has begun and one of the islands is 60%
completed. Mr. Pilak gave the general location of the islands:
Holz channel, near Boxhorn's, Groveway Lane west, Mystic, and
one towards the dam.
Mr. Pilak reported that concrete was poured today for the
permanent carp barrier at the dam. Construction has begun. The
easements are set up.
Mr. Pilak stated that the canal project is not affecting the Big
Lake because the dam is closed. If the gate does need to be
opened in the future, the DNR will have to determine how much
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water will be able to be released. The creation of the wetland
is still in the planning stage.
Mayor De Angelis asked Mr. Jackley what effect changing the
level of the Little Muskego Lake would have. He responded that
due to the toxicity of the water in the BML, water cannot be
discharged at the present time. Any additional water the Big
Lake receives would have an adverse effect. The island project
would be put in jeopardy. The better the site conditions, the
more islands that Ducks Unlimited can construct. Freezing the
milfoil would also be affected. He further stated there is
still reparian work being done that would be affected. The
Muskego Canal Dredging project would also be affected. Mr.
Jackley stated that the Little Muskego Lake will benefit from
the drawdown as much as BML. Very few lakes have winter
drawdowns. The drawdowns were initiated for safety concerns due
to possible flooding and not for shoreline restoration. A
drawdown affects wildlife, fish and plants. Mr. Jackely stated
that there is no evidence that a drawdown reduces shoreline
damage. Mr. Jackley stated that a one foot drawdown of Little
Muskego Lake would have a significant impact on the Big Muskego
Lake and the ongoing projects. The pumping would cost $10,000
in electricity alone.
New Business
Commissioner D'Acquisto moved for approval of the engagement
letter from Conley, McDonald for the district's 1996 audit.
Commissioner Suhr seconded, carried.
Mr. Pilak stated that the deputy commissioners are currently
working on setting up chemical treatment for weed control on
Bass Bay. It is anticipated that the milfoil can be eradicated
in this area as is being done on the Big Lake. More information
will follow regarding the treatment. Mr. Pilak stated that the
district will work with Little Muskego Lake prior to setting up
the project.
Mr. Pilak thanked City Hall and Mark Paulat for their efforts
regarding the carp removal.
Clerk -Treasurer Marenda reported on the payment of vouchers
totaling $548.29 since the last meeting as follows:
Big Lake Cleanup $ 22.71
City of Muskego (information sheets) 110.72
CNI Newspaper (budget hearing) 181.66
Wis. Assoc. of Lakes (dues) 150.00
City of Muskego (labels, postcards) 83.20
Total $548.29
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Commissioner Suhr moved for approval of payment of voucher in
the amount of $325 to Conley McDonald for the 1995 audit.
Commissioner Sanders seconded, carried.
Commissioner Rasmussen moved to adjourn at 9:35 P.M.
Commissioner Sanders seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
n K. Marenda, CMC
erk-Treasurer