BMLCommM20030325BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (Approved-6/24/03)
MINUTES OF QUARTERLY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 7:29 PM by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were
Commissioners Damaske, Madden, Le Doux, Patterson, Salentine, and Schroeder, City
Attorney Molter, Clerk -Treasurer Marenda, and Deputy Clerk Blenski. Commissioner
Petfalski was excused. Deputy Commissioners (Chairman) Burmeister and Kies were
also present. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Clerk -Treasurer Marenda stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
Commissioner Salentine moved for approval of minutes of the January 28, 2003 and
February 25, 2003 meetings. Commissioner Damaske seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
It was reported that vouchers in the amount of $601.96 have been paid to date. .
OLD BUSINESS
Review Restoration Projects (Islands, Fish Restocking, Public Access and Carp
Barrier)
Deputy Commissioner Kies reported on several of the issues. The DNR will do a burn
on the middle island to maintain the prairie environment. Negotiations are taking place
between the DNR and one property owner for repair of the dike. Fish restocking of
Northern will be done by the DNR. Commissioner Schroeder asked if there were two
property owners involved with the dike repair issue. Mr. Kies responded yes. He also
stated that the Deputy Commissioners and DNR personnel did manage to get brush on
the osprey platforms.
Discuss Future Projects
Mr. Kies requested anyone who notices old duck blind posts (or other obstructions) in
the water to mark them so they can be removed. There is an ongoing removal program
in place.
Status of Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area - DNR Land Acquisition
Mr. Kies stated there was nothing new to report. Some negotiations are taking place
but nothing has been finalized.
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Big Muskego Lake & Bass Bay Management Plan Development
Deputy Commissioner Kies stated the DNR is reviewing a draft of the plan according to
Tom Zagar. There will be an open house to present the draft plan to the public but no
date has been set yet. The City now has the equipment to perform water quality
monitoring.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Changing Billing Cycle to Coincide with Little Muskego Lake
Mayor Slocomb stated the billing cycle for Little Muskego Lake takes place in May of
each year while the billing cycle for Big Muskego Lake takes place in November. Clerk -
Treasurer Marenda stated the November cycle causes confusion because assessments
have not finalized and land divisions recorded for the year. Sometime ago, the date of
billing was moved to November because the Big Lake District was experiencing a cash
flow problem and needed to receive funds earlier. This is not the current situation.
Clerk -Treasurer Marenda stated moving the cycle to May would also assist her
department so that the bills would not be due at the same time taxes were being
collected. No objection was raised. Commissioner Salentine moved to change the Big
Muskego Lake District billing cycle to May. Commissioner Le Doux seconded; motion
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Mr. Leonard Pilak stated there is a problem on Bass Bay with fires being started on the
ice and debris being left behind. The City does have an ordinance that prohibits this.
He would like the Deputy Commissioners to consider sending a postcard next fall to the
residents of Bass Bay informing them of the ordinance. Commissioner Salentine also
suggested raising the fine.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Le Doux moved to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Commissioner Schroeder
seconded; motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Al
n K. Marenda, CIVIC
ity Clerk -Treasurer
Secretary to the Board
(Minutes taken and transcribed by Jill Blenski.)