BMLM19900820BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
MINUTES OF ANNUAL MEETING HELD AUGUST 20, 1990
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 P.M. by Chairman Wayne
Salentine. Also present were Lake District Commissioners Simmons,
Hilt, H. Sanders, Taube, and D. Sanders, Deputy Commissioner Pilak
and Reinke. The Recording Secretary read the minutes of the
annual meeting held August 29, 1989.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak reported on the fish stocking program.
He stated that small fish were put in and it appears the survival
rate is satisfactory when they are put in a small bay.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak updated those present on the carp
removal project. A 600 ft. net was purchased and the plans are to
wait until Fall, when the water is cooler, to lay the net and
begin carp removal. Netting will begin in Bass Bay. The object
will be to separate the carp into smaller groups and if the ice
runs deep enough, the oxygen will be reduced, thus killing off
some of the carp. Commissioner Pilak stated he would like to see
a drawdown at the end of September to assist in carp removal.
A District member questioned whether there were wardens on the
lake controlling small fish being taken out of the waters. It was
suggested that whenever a situation like this occurs, the person
should record the boat number and report it to the authorities.
Chairman Salentine advised that he had spoken with Gary Nelson,
DNR, and Mr. Nelson stated that comments from within the DNR staff
for the drawdown & dredging request received from the City last
August were not favorable. If the District tonight decides that
it definitely wants to pursue DNR approval, they will have to
again contact DNR and DNR will then point out all the necessary
steps that will have to be taken prior to approval. Mr. George
Brauer moved to have the District continue to proceed with
securing the drawdown & dredging permit. Seconded by Mr. Ken
Jacobs, motion carried.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak was questioned why the DNR seemed to be
uncooperative and he stated that the DNR wanted a public launch on
Bass Bay and that the DNR has approached a proprietor on the Bay
to hold down launch fees and that there should be no motor size
discrimination.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak stated that the Deputy Commissioners are
looking into federal funding for part of the dredging project.
Commissioner Taube suggested that they use traditional machinery
for dredging rather than hydraulic.
Chairman Salentine updated those present on the status of Schultz
Lane Road Project. The City has received and recorded all of the
necessary easements and have received approval from the Corp of
Engineers. The only obstacle in bidding out the project is that
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the DNR has contacted our City Engineers stating that they will
not issue a storm sewer permit because water run-off into Big
Muskego Lake would contribute to Wind Lake's flooding problem.
Chairman Salentine advised that he had spoken with Gary Nelson,
the head of that particular division of DNR and will pursue the
permit.
Chairman Salentine updated those present on the status of the
Emerald Park Landfill. The negotiating committee is coming to a
conclusion and the final draft is being prepared for submittal to
Emerald Park. The contested case is being pursued by Waste
Management and nine (9) citizens who are challenging the
environment impact statement. The proposed agreement does include
cleaning of the ditch from Emerald Park to Big Muskego Lake, as
well as property protection for certain properties in the area.
Chairman Salentine updated those present on the Sewer Service Area
Southeast of Big Muskego Lake. MMSD has indicated to all of the
"contract" communities that they will not approve any sewer plan
extensions until we put in the required monitoring devices which
will allow them to monitor all base flows. The City received
correspondence from DNR dated August 13,1990, stating that 9 items
needed to be addressed prior to resubmitting the facility plan
form.
Commissioner Dave Sanders reported that there has been no
communication from the State regarding transfer of Big Muskego
Lake Dam.
Chairman Salentine informed those present of the Wave Runner
vehicle which the City can use in the shallow areas of Big Muskego
Lake/Bass Bay and Lake Denoon. He stated that if additional
surveillance is needed, that the alderman of the District should
be contacted and/or the Police Department.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak moved to approve payment of vouchers in
the amount of $2,777.71. Seconded by Tom Buechel, motion
carried. Deputy Commissioner Pilak advised that the $2,600.00
portion of the vouchers was for the water quality study done in
1989. The Recording Secretary read correspondence from United
States Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, regarding
new information on the lake planning grants. The first deadline
for the application is September 1, 1990, and the application must
come from the City. Mr. George Brauer moved to have the City
apply for the water quality control grant for 1991 thru 1994.
Seconded by Deputy Commissioner Pilak, motion carried
unanimously. This grant is at 75% matching funds by the State.
Kathy Arron, Wind Lake Management District, noted that the Big
Muskego Lake/Bass Bay Protection & Rehabilitation District is part
�— of the Wisconsin Association of Lake Districts which will be
sending out applications shortly.
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Representative David Lepak talked about the landfill situation in
Muskego and the role the legislators played in the adoption of the
portion of the Budget Bill addressing the limitation of landfills
in Class 3 cities to two. He explained that Emerald Park would be
grandfathered in, upon receipt of all necessary approvals, because
of the great amount of dollars already expended at the time of the
legislation. He stated that he was hopeful that Waste Management
land the nine (9) residents will be successful with their
Contested Case.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak presented the following proposed 1991
budget:
Salaries $
150.00
Audit
265.00
Insurance
150.00
City Computer
175.00
Water Testing
3,000.00
Fish Stocking
2,500.00
Carp Removal
3,000.00
Lake Association Membership
250.00
Legal Fees
500.00
Postage
175.00
Total
$10,165.00
Deputy Commissioner Reinke moved to approve the above budget for
1991 which will result in a $35.00 assessment per parcel.
Seconded by Mr. Ken Jacobs, motion carried unanimously.
A District member in attendance spoke in support of the great job
being done by the present Deputy Commissioners.
A discussion was held on soil erosion practices in the City.
Chairman Salentine indicated that we have one of the strictest
erosion control ordinances in the area. Commissioner Taube felt
that the City is not ignoring the problems. The City is trying to
work closely with contractors to try to adhere to our erosion
control practices.
ELECTION OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS
Richard Reinke nominated Les Proeber
Ken Jacobs nominated Leonard Pilak
Jan Reinke nominated Jan Flancher
Leonard Pilak nominated Ken Jacobs
M. Secula nominated Bob Sorenson
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(Brent Martins was nominated and declined. Robert Klenz was
nominated but the person nominating withdrew his name because he
did not have Mr. Klenz's permission).
Mr. George Brauer moved that nominations be closed. Deputy
Commissioner Pilak seconded, motion carried. The Deputy
Commissioners for 1990-91 are: Les Proeber, Leonard Pilak, Jan
Flancher, Ken Jacobs and Bob Sorenson.
Chairman Salentine alerted the District of correspondence received
from the auditing firm of Conley, McDonald, Sprague & Co.
regarding authorization to conduct an audit of the general purpose
financial statements for the year ending December 31, 1990. Mr.
George Brauer moved to approve the agreement. Seconded by Deputy
Commissioner Pilak, motion carried.
Chairman Salentine advised the Commission that he was presented
before the meeting with a letter from Mr. Paul J. Benke (S68
W13910 Bristlecone Lane) to have his property at W131 S8489 Durham
Drive withdrawn from the District. Mr. Benke will be advised on
how to formally proceed.
Mr. George Brauer moved to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by newly
elected Deputy Commissioner Ken Jacobs, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Je n K. Marenda, CM,e
City Clerk/Comptroller
prepared by Cathie Anderson