BMLCommM20050322BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Approved
June 28, 2005
MINUTES OF QUARTERLY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 7:42 PM by Mayor Slocomb. Also present were
Commissioners Salentine, Borgman, Buckmaster, Madden, Patterson and Schroeder,
City Attorney Molter, Clerk -Treasurer Moyer, Deputy Clerk Blenski, Conservation
Coordinator Zagar, and Deputy Commissioners Pilak and Kies. Aid. Melcher was
excused. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Clerk reported the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Salentine moved for approval of January 25, 2005 minutes.
Commissioner Schroeder seconded; motion carried.
The Commissioners received a report of the vouchers paid since the last quarterly
meeting. Commissioner Salentine moved to approve payment in the amount of
$71,135.50 to C. W. Purpero, Inc. Commissioner Schroeder seconded. Motion carried
7-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Deputy Commissioners' Update
(Current Condition of Lake/Bay: Water Levels, Plant Growth, Fish and Wildlife)
Mr. Zagar stated there was no winterkill due to the periodic melting of the snow cover
and relatively high water levels. The water quality was monitored and the oxygen levels
were good. Leonard Pilak has indicated that fishing is good. The big project this winter
is construction of the dike. Photos were distributed. The first phase of the project is
being completed; this is the northern half of the dike. The second phase still needs to
be completed, which involves another landowner. The level of the dike was raised (two
to three feet) and widened significantly. The contractors discovered an area of clay and
were able to use that to rebuild the dike. With a base of clay, it should last significantly
longer than if it had been made exclusively of peat soils as anticipated.
Status of Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area - Land Acquisition by DNR
Mr. Zagar stated there is nothing new to report. Mayor Slocomb noted discussions with
various landowners continue. The DNR does not have any specific timeline to
accomplish.
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March 22, 2005
0 NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Existing and New Projects
Mr. Zagar identified the following:
■ Continued control of invasive aquatic plants in the lake.
■ Continued control of purple loosestrife. High school biology students will again
raise beetles that eat the loosestrife.
■ Removal of hackbox structure used to raise young ospreys; project is over.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Buckmaster moved to adjourn at 7:51 PM. Commissioner Madden
seconded; motion carried.
(Minutes taken and transcribed by Deputy Clerk Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
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�Jaice Moyer, CIVIC,
rk-Treasurer
Secretary to the Board
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