BMLCommM19970128BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF QUARTERLY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 7:21 P.M. by Mayor De
Angelis. Also present were Commissioners D'Acquisto, Patterson,
Pionek, Rasmussen (arrived at 7:24), Salentine, Sanders, and
Suhr, Clerk -Treasurer Marenda, City Attorney Molter, Deputy
Clerk Blenski, Deputy Commissioners Pilak and Slocomb (arrived
at 7:25), and Mark Paulat.
Clerk -Treasurer reported that the meeting was noticed in
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
Commissioner D'Acquisto moved for approval of minutes of the
10/22/96 Quarterly Meeting and 11/12/96 Special Meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Salentine; motion carried.
Old Business
Regarding status of boat launch, Mark Paulat stated that the
dredging project has not been started. A meeting is scheduled
between the City and the contractor to discuss change in the
contract regarding the disposal site and the material to be
disposed.
Mr. Pilak stated Jim Jackley of the DNR reported that the lake is
still 2.7 feet below normal stage. The dam project is nearly
completed and the islands are going along as scheduled.
Equipment is being moved today to begin the third island. The
second island is nearly 80% complete. Problems have been
experienced with the first island due to the amount of water at
that site. Commissioner Salentine asked how long does it take
to do one island. Mr. Pilak responded that it depends on the
area and the consistency of the subsoils. They have been
working on the first island for two months and it is still not
complete. It has been about two weeks since the second island
was started and it is nearly completed. The final number of
islands will depend on what can be accomplished within the time
frame they have.
Mr. Pilak stated that the Carp Barrier is about 90% completed.
The concrete structure is completed. The electrified barrier
all the way around has been completed and has been in operation
for a month and a half. Jim Jackley stated that the shed that
will house the equipment has been erected. All the loose ends
are being wrapped up.
Regarding the Wind Lake Canal Project, Mr. Pilak stated the
project has come to a halt. There is a conflict between the
contractor and the Wind Lake Management District. Mayor De
Angelis stated that contact has been made with the district's
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attorney and an attempt is being made to settle the issue
without going to court.
New Business
Mr. Paulat explained the proposed revision to the USGS Agreement
to reflect a change in the City's amount from $22,500 to
$52,500. The money will be paid from the Nonpoint Source Grant
and the change is being requested so that the Agreement will
contain the total funding received from the Nonpoint Source
Grant. For the additional funds, Mr. Paulat stated that
additional samplings at other sites will be taken and the
department will make a presentation of their data. Commissioner
Sanders moved to amend the Agreement to include the increase in
the amount and the additional samplings. Commissioner Rasmussen
seconded, carried.
Commissioner Sanders moved to approve the Cost Sharing Agreement
for Planning Assistance between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
and the lake district. Mr. Paulat stated that the lake
district's portion of the money for the Agreement will be paid
for by the Lake Planning Grant. Commissioner Suhr seconded,
carried. Commissioner D'Acquisto moved to approve Resolution
BML-1-97 entitled "Authorize Planning Grant Application."
Commissioner Salentine seconded, carried.
Under discussion of future lake district projects, Mr. Pilak
stated he was contacted by the Schlitz Audubon Center regarding
the release of ospreys on Big Muskego Lake. The surroundings of
the lake would be ideal. They are looking for a location and
assistance from the district for the project. He said the
district's participation could be in the form of volunteer time
and materials. The DNR wanted to do something to this effect in
the past and may be willing to participate with other parties
involved in the project. He is looking for direction from the
Commissioners. Commissioner D'Acquisto stated he does not have
a problem with people volunteering their time and effort. We
have more than enough projects that are ongoing to monitor and
involving ourselves in one more may detract from what we are
already involved in. Commissioner Sanders believes it is a
worthwhile project; it goes well with what we are already
doing. It would be great if it could be accomplished with
volunteer efforts. Otherwise funding sources need to be found
or possibly a fund drive. Mr. Pilak stated that he will take
the issue to the Deputy Commissioners meeting next week. Mayor
De Angelis stated we cannot lose focus on the projects we
already have and spread ourselves too thin. Commissioner
Rasmussen suggested that an article be placed in the newsletter.
Commissioner Sanders moved to adjourn at 7:46 P.M. Commissioner
Pionek seconded; motion carried.
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(Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
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J n K. Marenda, CMC
erk-Treasurer