BMLM19910722BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
ANNUAL MEETING - JULY 22, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by Mayor Salentine.
Also present were Commissioners Hilt, Dumke, D. Sanders, H.
Sanders, Simmons, and Taube and Deputy Commissioners Pilak,
Proeber, Sorenson and Flancher. Commissioner Patterson was absent.
The Recording Secretary read the minutes of the annual meeting
held August 20, 1990. Deputy Commissioner Flancher moved to
approve the minutes. Seconded by Craig Lawdanski. Deputy
Commissioner Pilak moved to amend the minutes to correct page 3 to
read Mike Secula nominated Bob Sorenson instead of Matt Secula and
to delete the last sentence in paragraph 3 as follows as these
were two separate items and not accurate: "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." Seconded by Commissioner Proeber, motion carried. The
motion to adopt the minutes, as amended, passed unanimously.
Mayor Salentine advised that Wind Lake and Little Muskego Lake
have been notified that the sedimentation and erosion control
grant in the amount of approximately $300,000. has been jointly
awarded to Little Muskego Lake and Wind Lake. Big Muskego Lake
cannot be ignored as what affects Big Muskego Lake, being in the
chain, certainly affects Wind Lake, so there will be money
available although we do not know what exact steps have to be
implemented. This grant is for sedimentation control; paying
farmers for waterways, putting people on staff to monitor erosion
control practices and those type of expenditures. Kathy Aron
stated that she was pleased that the committee that made the
selection process felt that the Muskego/Wind Lake chain should be
handled together since they were working together and the press
release will say that the actual recipient of this Priority Lake
Designation is Little Muskego Lake/Big Muskego Lake/Wind Lake
(including Linnie Lac). A question was raised and it was
clarified that Denoon Lake is not part of this chain. There is
another grant application that is being applied for independently
for Denoon Lake.
Commissioner Dumke gave an update on the status of Schultz Lane
Road Project. The road reconstruction started around the 1st of
July. Curbs and gutters have been installed and gravel is being
compacted. He was concerned with the deep ditch around curb at
Tobianski's property. The blueprints do not show that any pipe is
to be installed. Mr. Schultz stated that he was also concerned
with the depth of the ditch in front of Tobianski's. Ald. Dumke
stated that he has alerted Supt. Loughney and this item will be
researched at the Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for
this week Thursday (July 25th).
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Commissioner Dumke gave an update on the Emerald Park Landfill and
stated that the agreement has been signed. At the present time
the City is waiting for the DNR to react to the Contested Case
Hearing. The City is no longer involved with the Contested Case
Hearing, as the City was removed from involvement by the Emerald
Park Landfill Negotiating Committee, but nine citizens and Waste
Management are waiting to hear whether or not the DNR will issue a
permit for the landfill. A decision is anticipated sometime in
September.
Commissioner Simmons gave an update on the Sewer Service Area for
the Southeast Section of the City. The City Clerk has been
directed to proceed with notification of public hearing for the
amendment to the RCA District. Mayor Salentine added that the
Finance Committee and the Public Utilities Committee are
recommending that the Muskego Lakes area have a main interceptor
run down to provide sewer service to that part of the City. A
Council vote hasn't been taken but both of those committees, which
are made up of different members, would have the five votes
necessary to borrow the 2.3 million dollars. There is a financing
plan in place to recapture it from the Developer if the sewer
service does not expand off of that development which, of course,
is not the intent. Mayor reminded people in the audience who may
become part of the RCA District that this does not necessarily
mean that they will receive sewer service. It would also provide
the opportunity for Hi View Subdivision and Holz Drive to be
baffled into that interceptor, but again it is a separate project
that must be voted upon by the Council.
Mayor Salentine explained that he had met with the DNR and the
affected property owners involved to obtain title to land upon
which the dam is located. Two property owners of one of the
parcels are very interested in dedicating to the State and the
other property owner would not agree and, at this point, the DNR's
attitude is to leave it be and when the DAM needs upgrading,
owners of land upon which dam is located will be notified of their
liability to update the Dam. The City will not take the Dam until
it has clear title. The DNR has stated that they will not
initiate condemnation.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak reported that the Muskego Police
Department is patrolling the lake with wet bikes. Another concern
is safety signs for boating on ice. Deputy Commissioner Pilak
explained that he appeared before the Public Safety Committee on
February 7, 1991, to request certain Bass Bay areas be posted in
accordance with Chapter 20, Section 20.07, of the Municipal Code
which prohibits operation of motor vehicles on the lake that are
in excess of 750 pounds. The Public Safety Committee agreed to
post the following areas: Sobek's Landing, Hunter's Nest, Black
Duck Inn and the channel leading into Bass Bay. The City agreed
to pay for expense of signage. In answer to a question as to
regulations, it was noted that with any boat registration, the DNR
sends a pamphlet listing all rules and regulations.
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Deputy Commissioner Pilak presented the following Budget for 1992
and indicated that as of July 1, 1991, the balance in the bank is
$14,606.00 not including the following proposed Budget:
Salaries (available for people attending
meetings and Conventions) $ 150.00
Audit 265.00
Insurance (liability) 150.00
City Computer 175.00
Lake Association Memberships 350.00
Legal Fees 500.00
Postage (clerical and mailings) 500.00
Loan from City 1,055.49
Water Testing 3,000.00
Contingency Fund 4,389.51
$10,535.00
$35.00 Assessment x 301 Properties $10,535.00
It was clarified that if anyone does attend a meeting or
convention and is reimbursed, it would be necessary that a report
be submitted.
Robert Klenz questioned that as long as the Deputy Commissioners
were anticipating several mailings, would it be possible for the
mailings to include boating rules and regulations. Deputy
Commissioner Pilak responded that it was a good suggestion and
felt that it could be implemented. Deputy Commissioner Proeber
clarified that the Salaries Account is just for people who go out
of town for conventions.
Mr. Wayne Flancher moved to approve the 1992 Budget in the amount
of $10,535.00 with a $35.00 Assessment for each parcel which
includes payment to the City of the loan and interest in the
amount of $1,055.49. Seconded by Deputy Commissioner Leslie
Proeber, motion carried. It was clarified that the Public Safety
Committee will take the responsibility for erecting the signs
which address the weight limits. The motion to accept the 1992
Budget passed unanimously.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak started a discussion on the Long Term
Draw -Down and made note of the correction to the Agenda which
listed it as a Short Term Drawn -Down. This item was discussed at
the April 29, 1991, meeting when the DNR was present and a slide
show presented. Deputy Pilak reported on the results of the
draw -down on Lake Sinissippi. The results were very poor. Beaver
Dam's results were also very poor.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak advised that a letter has been received
from the Wind Lake Management District requesting to withdraw
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their request for a longer term Draw -Down and thanking us for
investigating other lakes and keeping them totally informed as to
what was happening around the State. Kathy Aron of the Wind Lake
District questioned whether the District is supportive of a fish
kill. Deputy Commissioner Pilak responded that a short term
draw -down would be a new issue which would be something that the
DNR has to consider. When he checked with the DNR today, before
the meeting, the DNR stated that they were not for the short term
as their management program is set for long-term. They asked that
a vote be taken and they be advised as soon as possible so that a
program can be implemented to eradicate the carp.
It was the Deputy Commissioners recommendation that a Long Term
Draw -Down not be implemented. Commissioner Taube commented that
the DNR is extremely conservative in their policy procedures and,
at this point, they do not have enough data on short term
draw -downs to be able to recommend it.
Mr. George Brauer stated that he felt that the DNR should have
been invited to this annual meeting. Deputy Commissioner Pilak
stated the DNR is aware of the meeting and that if Mr. Brauer so
wishes, he can extend an invitation to the DNR for all future
meetings. Mr. Jeff Verburgt stated that he felt that the annual
meeting is for the purpose of all District members to make
decisions and he did not feel that guests should be invited. It
was mentioned that the DNR was at the April meeting and that the
ultimate decision is the District's not the DNR'S.
Kathy Aron commented that the main question being asked by the
Wind Lake Management District is whether or not the Big Muskego
Lake/Bass Bay Protection & Rehabilitation District will support a
fish kill.
Deputy Commissioner Pilak moved to take a vote as to accepting or
rejecting a Long Term Draw -Down. Seconded by Deputy Commissioner
Proeber, motion carried. A hand vote reflected that a unanimous
vote was cast for rejecting a Long Term Draw -Down. Deputy
Commissioner Pilak will contact the DNR to advise of the vote and
asked what would be involved to initiate a fish kill.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Jan Reinke nominated Jan Flancher
Keith Johns nominated Leslie Proeber
George Brauer nominated Leonard Pilak
Jan Flancher nominated Dale Galten
�- Rich Reinke nominated Bob Sorenson
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Robert Klenz moved that nominations be closed. Seconded by Deputy
Commissioner Leonard Pilak, motion carried. Deputy Commissioner
Pilak moved to accept the above nominees. Seconded by Tony Tobin,
motion carried unanimously. The Deputy Commissioners for
1991-1992 are: Jan Flancher, Leslie Proeber, Leonard Pilak, Dale
Galten and Bob Sorenson.
Mayor Salentine indicated that at the next Deputy Commissioner's
meeting a chairman will be selected.
A question was raised whether the Big Muskego Dam could be lowered
at the same time as the Little Muskego Lake Dam is lowered. Ione
Klenz noted that this year they had incurred in excess of
$1,000.00 in damage which she felt was due to Little Muskego
Lake's dam being lowered before Big Muskego Lake's dam. Mayor
Salentine will ask Supt. Loughney to check into the DNR
regulations and Ald. Taube will check into the possibility of
Little Muskgo Lake's dam being lowered earlier than October.
DNR regulates amount of draw -down and time of draw -down.
Kathy Aron asked that a vote be taken on the fish kill. Deputy
Commissioner Proeber stressed that he felt the vote was premature
and that the District should wait until the DNR gives us
direction. Kathy Aron asked if a draw -down does not occur on Big
Muskego Lake, would the District support a Fall (November) fish
kill on the lake. Comments were made that there was no objection
to a fish kill as long as the water table was not touched. After
considerable discussion, Deputy Commissioner Proeber moved to
support a fish kill that does not entail a draw -down. Seconded by
Deputy Commissioner Pilak, motion carried. A question was asked
who would pay for this fish kill. Kathy Aron stated that a
percentage of this would be covered by grants. This would be a
winter project before the ice is on the lake. Mayor Salentine read
a section of the State Statutes, Section 33.30(3)(d) which states,
"The annual meeting may also authorize the Board of Commissioners,
during the succeeding year until the next annual meeting, to
approve or disapprove projects having a cost to the District in
excess of $5,000 and to enter into contracts accordingly". If the
District would not choose to have an annual meeting and, instead,
have the Deputy Commissioners do the research with the DNR and
bring it back to the Commissioners, you could vote accordingly.
Mr. Tony Tobin stated that he felt that if the people on Bass Bay
and Big Muskego Lake would help, and the 600 ft. seining net used
properly, that the carp could be kept under control. A question
was raised as to whether this was an advisory motion and a
clarification was made that the way the motion is presently
stated, it is a firm vote, not advisory. Commissioner Simmons
suggested that the District give the Commissioners the authority
to act on their behalf to pursue the project.in favor and 13
opposed. Mr. Keith Johns moved to give the Deputy Commissioners
and Commissioners the authority to act on their behalf to pursue
the project. Seconded by Mr. George Brauer. Deputy Commissioner
Jan Flancher questioned what exact things did the District want
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the Deputy Commissioners to address to the DNR. The items
discussed were: 1. If there is a fish kill, where will they put
dead fish, 2. Restocking, 3. Could Bass Bay be separated from
the Big Muskego Lake fish kill? All agreed that the big issue is
what to do about the carp! Upon a voice vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
Jeff Verburgt moved to adjourn the annual meeting at 8:40 P.M.
Seconded by Mr. Wayne Flancher, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Clerk/Comptroller
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Prepared by Cathie Anderson. A tape recording of the complete
proceedings of the above meeting is on file in the Clerk's
office.