BMLCommM20040622BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (Unapproved)
• MINUTES OF QUARTERLY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 PM by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were
Commissioners Salentine, Borgman, Buckmaster, Madden, Melcher, Patterson, and
Schroeder, Attorney Molter, Clerk -Treasurer Moyer, Deputy Clerk Blenski and Deputy
Commissioner Pilak.
The Mayor reported the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting
Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Schroeder moved for approval of the 3/23/2004 minutes. Commissioner
Salentine seconded; motion carried.
There were no vouchers that required approval.
OLD BUSINESS
Status of Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area - Land Acquisition by DNR
Mr. Pilak stated there was nothing new to report.
• Big Muskego Lake & Bass Bay Management Plan Development
Mayor Slocomb noted that the plan was presented to the Commissioners and is now in
the process of being fine-tuned. The final copy will be forthcoming.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Current Condition of Big Muskego Lake/Bass Bay; i.e. Water Levels
Mr. Pilak stated the water levels were high because of the rain. He would like the
Deputy Commissioners to formulate language to restrict certain activities when the
water levels are high. Unfortunately some people are unaware that some activities can
cause damage so this would educate the riparian property owners.
Review Correspondence Regarding Weed Nuisance/Hunter's Nest
Mayor Slocomb noted a letter from Loreen Klauser of the Hunter's Nest was received.
Mrs. Klauser is requesting assistance to have the weeds cleared in the channel. She
has two outside events that may have to be canceled because of the weeds. The
Mayor stated a permit is required to cut weeds. No such permit has been applied for.
Commissioner Salentine stated the Management Plan must be in place prior to applying
for the permit. Mayor Slocomb stated in the past the Deputy Commissioners have
organized volunteer efforts for weed harvesting. Mr. Pilak stated it appears there isn't
adequate time to do anything this year prior to Mrs. Klauser's events. Mr. Pilak stated
this information should be relayed to Mrs. Klauser. Hopefully, next year she could bring
• the issue forward earlier in the season so something could be done. Mr. Pilak will
contact Tom Zagar to discuss.
Discuss Dike Rebuild
Mayor Slocomb stated nothing was happening because of the high water levels.
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• Discuss Future Projects
Mr. Pilak stated education regarding aquatic plants is planned. The DNR has stated
that when selective raking is done, the weeds will eventually desist. After four years of
heavily raking his own property, he has very few weeds this year.
Direct the Deputy Commissioners to Consider the Request of Rachel Lang to
Have Lake Charge Forgiven as a Result of the Conservation Easement Placed on
Her Property
Mayor Slocomb stated the DNR negotiated a conservation easement on the Lang
property for the dike rebuild and maintenance. The property owner has requested that
the lake charge be waived as consideration for the conservation easement. The Mayor
would like the Deputy Commissioners to review and bring a recommendation to the
Annual meeting. Forgiving the lake charge is not within the jurisdiction of the
Commissioners. Mr. Pilak stated he would take the issue back to the Deputy
Commissioners. He clarified with Mayor Slocomb that the property owner retains
ownership of the property and was paid $2,000 for the easement.
Discussion on Items for Annual Meeting Scheduled for August 30, 2004
Mr. Pilak stated that the Deputy Commissioners had not met yet and issues may come
forward from that meeting. In addition, the agenda from last year will be reviewed.
Something to do with the dike is a possibility.
• ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Salentine moved to adjourn at 8:03 PM. Commissioner Madden
seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by Deputy Clerk Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
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Ja ice Moyer, C C CMTW
erk-Treasurer
Secretary to the Board
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