BMLCommM20050628BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (Unapproved)
MINUTES OF QUARTERLY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, June 28, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 7:52 PM by Mayor Damaske. Also present were Commissioners
Madden, Schroeder, Salentine, Melcher, Borgman, Buckmaster, and Patterson; City Attorney Molter,
Clerk -Treasurer Moyer, Conservation Coordinator Zagar, and Deputy Commissioners Pilak and Kies.
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 March 22, 2005 minutes. Commissioner Buckmaster
seconded, motion carried.
The Commissioners received a report of the approved vouchers and vouchers needing approval for the
period of 3/22/05 to 6/28/05. Commissioner Salentine moved to approve payment in the amount of
$11,227.70, which included an invoice from Marine Biochemists for $10,187.50. Commissioner Melcher
seconded, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Deputy Commissioners' Update
(Current Condition of Lake/Bay: Water Levels, Plant Growth, Fish and Wildlife)
Tom Zagar reported that some weed treatment had taken place for Eurasian Water Milfoil. Purple
Loosestrife control — the beetles are working well. Fishing is good. There is a nesting pair of Osprey on
the Lake. A draw down of the Lake is not required each year by the DNR and there is not a plan right
now for a draw down.
Status of Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area - Land Acquisition by DNR
Tom Zagar reported that new staff at the DNR are working on the land acquisition.
NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Existing and New Projects
Leonard Pilak reported that the old boxes for Osprey would be taken down. There are no new projects
planned at this time.
Discuss completion fish barrier project - contacting landowner of the area of the south half of
failing dike
The fish barrier project is partially complete. The north one-half is finished. The new DNR land agent
may help with the south one-half of the failing dike. An easement is needed and the landowner is not
cooperating.
Discuss potential signage to warn boaters of blind corners in channel to Bass Bay
There was discussion concerning whether there is too much muck in this area which would make it
difficult to put a sign up. Motion by Commissioner Salentine, second by Commissioner Melcher to allow
the sign if the proper bottom can be found to put the sign in, motion carried.
Communications and Any Other Business as Authorized by Law - none.
BMUBB Board of Commissioners
June 28, 2005
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ADJOURNMENT
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Commissioner Buckmaster moved to adjourn at 8:10 PM. Commissioner Salentine seconded, motion
carried.
R spectfully submitted,
J nice Moyer, CIVIC, CM W
lerk-Treasurer
Secretary to the Board
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