BMLCommM19990126BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Commissioners Slocomb, Chiaverotti, Patterson, Pionek, Salentine, Sanders, and
Woodard, Deputy Commissioner Pilak, City Attorney Molter, Clerk Marenda, and
Deputy Clerk Blenski.
The Clerk reported the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
Commissioner Salentine moved for approval of minutes of the 10/27/98 meeting.
Commissioner Patterson seconded, motion carried.
VOUCHERS - Clerk Marenda reported that since the last quarterly meeting, vouchers
in the amount of $8,992.77 have been paid. She stated there were no additional
vouchers needing approval at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Status of Rehabilitation Management
Mr. Pilak stated that with the ice around the lake, some dissolved oxygen testing will be
conducted. The DNR and Tom Zagar will be monitoring the levels. So far, the levels
checked have been high, which is what is desired for the fish population.
Status of Boat Launch and Overflow Parking Lot Project
Mr. Pilak reported that the public access site is completely done. The rock border work
is done. The site is an asset to the community and is being used heavily. There is a
small problem of water accumulating at the overflow parking lot which Deputy
Commissioner Pilak and Mr. Zagar will work on.
Status of On -Going Projects
Mr. Pilak reported on a project on the west end of Big Muskego Lake regarding a dike
that runs from the dam along some properties on the west end of the lake. The dike is
important because on the west side of it is the channel that runs to Wind Lake. If the
dike is breached, carp will get through to the Big Lake. Muskrats haves eaten through
several spots so the DNR intends to repair the dike. City personnel will assist the DNR
with this project. Easements from landowners will have to be obtained. This project
can be done in winter or late summer.
A video of Big Muskego Lake and Bass Bay after the drawdown is available.
Commissioner Slocomb is making additional copies. The individual who took the video
donated the video and photographic negatives to the district. There are about 10
photos that the district would like to frame for future sale. The photographs will be on
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display at City Hall as well as at the access site to assist fishermen. Mr. Pilak stated
work was also being done to create a brochure displaying a map of the lake and cattail
area.
Mr. Pilak also reported that he will be working with Jim Jackley this spring on cattail
management. He hopes a blanket permit can be obtained and individuals can remove
the cattails on their own property.
Mr. Pilak stated the six wheeler is being used for many purposes including accessing
the osprey nesting platforms.
He also reported that in conjunction with the oxygen testing, the DNR is doing some
fish management as far as type of fish being caught and location. The fishermen have
been very cooperative.
Lake District Equipment Update
Mr. Pilak stated that the six wheeler has been registered. A safety video must be
viewed by anyone who will use and operate the vehicle. Use of the vehicle is being
limited to the deputy commissioners, Tom Zagar, DNR personnel, and the warden.
Biq Muskego Lake Feasibility Study
Mr. Pilak is working with the DNR and property owners regarding acquisition of land.
DNR personnel will be requesting funding from Madison. Money is currently not in the
budget.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Mr. Pilak stated that Tom Zagar has been notified that the "Outdoor Wisconsin"
segment featuring Dan Small fishing on Big Muskego Lake will be aired on February 11
(Channel 10 at 7:00 p.m.). Mr. Pilak will verify date and time prior to notification of the
airing.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Slocomb moved to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. Commissioner Sanders
seconded, motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
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BIG LAKE - VOUCHER APPROVAL
FOR PERIOD OF: 10/28/98 - 1/26/99
APPROVED VOUCHERS
1252
11/24/98
City of Muskego
131.5009.1000
349/postcards & labels
12.22
if
it131.5009.1000
Postage
69.80
1253
12/3/98
City of Muskego
131.0000.0153
CNI Publication
76.75
1254
12/10/98
East Troy Marine, Inc.
131.5011.1000
6 wheeler ATV
7,734.00
1255
12/31/98
Craig Lawdanski
131.50011.1000
Video of Lake
300.00
1256
1/18/99
City of Muskego
131.5017.1000
99/Computer use charge
175.00
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if
131.5005.1000
99/Inc. Prems
175.00
1257
1/21/99
Craig Lawdanski
131,5011.1000
Purchase of negatives
450.00
TOTAL: 8,992.77
VOUCHERS NEEDING APPROVAL
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BIG LAKE - VOUCHER APPROVAL
FOR PERIOD OF: 8/31/98 - 10/27/98
CK # CK DATE VENDOR ACCT. # DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
APPROVED VOUCHERS
1250 9/1/98 Conley McDonald 131.5010.1000 Big Lake Audit/97
VOUCHERS NEEDING APPROVAL
10/27/98 UW - Stevens Point
131.5011.1000
TOTAL:
97 Weevil Services
TOTAL:
470.00
470.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
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