BMLCommM19990622BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (Approved 1119199)
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 7:29 p.m. by Mayor De Angelis. Also present were
Commissioners Slocomb, Chiaverotti, Le Doux, Patterson, Pionek, Salentine, and
Sanders, 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 4/27/99 meeting.
Commissioner Slocomb seconded, motion carried.
VOUCHERS - Clerk Marenda reported that vouchers totaling $68,931.25 were paid
since February with the $68,500 being a pass through amount related to a grant
received. Mayor De Angelis adding it was for ongoing monitoring of the Big Lake
funded by USGS and the DNR. There were no vouchers requiring approval at this time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Status of Rehabilitation Management
Mr. Pilak reported that there are numerous problems occurring on the lake. The DNR
has someone patrolling the lake only one day a week and tickets are being written.
Additional patrolling is needed. He is requesting that the existing Police Department
water patrol also monitor the Big Lake area. Violations include individuals traveling too
fast, cutting people off, and going too close to the islands. There also was a trespasser
on one of the islands, which are off limits right now. The situation is adversely affecting
the wildlife. Additional help will also be requested of the DNR. This will be a topic of
discussion at the annual meeting in August. A possible "Slow - No Wake" was
suggested during April through June (to accommodate the nesting period).
Mr. Pilak noted that a selected 13-acre area towards the channel entering the Big Lake
would be sprayed for milfoil to prevent it from being introduced into the lake and then
populating and spreading. The rest of Bass' Bay will be sprayed, with a total of 30
acres needed to be done. The DNR will pay for 17 acres with the lake district to pay for
the remainder. Two years ago, a weed -control program using weevils was initiated and
proved to be very effective. Deputy Commissioner Pilak suggests reintroducing the
weevils in spring for weed control. It is too late to utilize the bugs to combat the
problem this year. He prefers this method to spraying. Commissioner Salentine moved
to approve an amount not to exceed $6,000 for spraying. Commissioner Slocomb
seconded; motion carried. Mr. Pilak noted that the DNR oversees the spraying project.
Commissioner Salentine requested funds be placed in the 2000 budget to provide for a
weevil weed control program. Mr. Pilak stated that both spraying and the weevils would
be budgeted for next year. He noted that the residents in the Bass Bay area where the
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spraying will take place this year will be notified and confirmed that the DNR will take
care of the publication requirement.
Mr. Pilak noted an existing problem on Holz Drive affecting property owners was
handled by Commissioner Slocomb.
Commissioner Pionek asked if a speed limit was posted on the lake or at the launch
site. Deputy Commissioner Pilak stated the speed limit was not posted. State law
provides for a slow, no wake area within a specific distance from the shoreline.
Commissioner Pionek asked if regulations are posted at the launch site. Mr. Pilak
stated boating regulations are provided to people with license renewal. He does not
believe posting at the launch site would be effective. Commissioner Pionek asked if
violators were from Muskego and Mr. Pilak stated he did not know; the DNR warden
would have to be contacted. Commissioner Salentine suggested the issue be
discussed with Chief Johnson to have the Water Patrol get out on Big Muskego
especially from April to June during the nesting period. Mr. Pilak believes a financial
impact for the violators is needed to resolve the problems and the people on the lake
need to get involved in reporting violations.
Status of Boat Launch and Overflow Parking Lot Project
Mr. Pilak stated that Tom Zagar purchased materials to construct a split rail fence
to divide the access property from the Thompson property which is being used for a
shortcut. He requested the use of Parks and Recreation personnel for the fencing
project. Commissioner Pionek stated there has been a huge puddle of water in the
overflow lot. Mr. Pilak responded that additional gravel is needed. Mayor De Angelis
stated that the maximum amount of gravel has been added and different alternatives
are being reviewed to drain that portion of the parking lot. Additional gravel would
cause water to drain on the adjacent property.
Status of On -Going Proiects
Mr. Pilak reported that osprey are due to arrive July 1. He received and packaged 800
lbs. of carp which will be used to feed them. He is working with Jim Jackley to obtain
permit for children to catch undersize fish which will be used to supplement the carp
diet of the ospreys.
Mr. Pilak also presented information on an experimental bug breeding program to
eradicate the garbage weed, purple loosestrife.
Status of Big Muskego Lake Feasibility Study
Mr. Pilak stated that Project Manager Jim Jackley was told to back off for now as
Governor Thompson has yet to sign the project feasibility report. Mr. Pilak has not
received any negative comments and asked the Commissioners to contact state
representatives. Time is of the essence. Mayor De Angelis has made contacts but no
one has been able to tell him why the Governor has set the report aside.
Commissioner Salentine moved to send letter to Madison encouraging the Governor's
signature. Commissioner Slocomb seconded. Commissioner Chiaverotti suggested
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that the concerns of Mr. Pilak regarding the timing be incorporated in letter. Motion
carried.
Mr. Pilak thanked the students of St. Leonard School and Dick Bennett for his
generosity in allowing the use his property.
NEW BUSINESS
Annual Meeting
Clerk -Treasurer Marenda noted that the annual meeting was scheduled for Monday,
August 30, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting notice and proposed budget will be
published August 12. Commissioner Slocomb moved to publish the notice once and
mail the information to all property owners. Commissioner Chiaverotti seconded;
motion carried. Jean requested agenda items be submitted to her.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Slocomb moved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Commissioner Sanders
seconded, motion carried.
Minutes taken and transcribed by Deputy Clerk Blenski.
Respectfully submitted,
n K. Marenda, CIVIC
ity Clerk -Treasurer
Recording Secretary to District
� BIG LAKE - VOUI.AER APPROVAL
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FOR PERIOD OF: 6/24 8/31 /99 - 11 /9/99
APPROVED VOUCHERS
1268 9/15/99 City of Muskego 250.01.00.00.5710 Postage/Anl. meeting 132.66
it 11 It if Mail Exp. & supplies/Anl meeting 122.05
TOTAL: 254.71
VOUCHERS NEEDING APPROVAL
BIG LAKE - VOUCHER APPROVAL
FOR PERIOD OF: 1/27/99 - 6/22/99
APPROVED VOUCHERS
1258
2/12/99
FAO, USAED, Detroit
250.01.00.00.6016
Dept. of Army Grant/99 Paym.
68,500.00
1259
2/19/99
Dept. of Revenue
250.01.00.00.6056
Boat Renewal
16.00
1260
4/12/99
CNI Newspaper
250.01.00.00.6056
Ad/Pantoon Boat Bg.Lake
18.47
1261
5/5/99
Leonard Pilak
250.01.00.00.6056
Reimb/Film Dev.
15.15
1262
6/8/99
it of
250.01.00.00.6061
Reimb/Misc Supplies
102.25
1263
6/9/99
to of
250.01.00.00.6061
Reimb/Misc. Supplies
191.77
1264
6/21/99
City of Muskego
250.00.00.00.2401
Bg Lk Paym. due to City
87.61
TOTAL: 68,931.25
VOUCHERS NEEDING APPROVAL