BMLCommM20060627BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Approved 8/22/2006
MINUTES OF QUARTERLY MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 PM by Mayor Damaske. Also present were
Commissioners, Borgman, Buckmaster, Madden, Melcher, Salentine, Schroeder, and
Snead, City Attorney Molter, City Administrator Sheiffer, Clerk -Treasurer Moyer, and
Deputy Commissioners Kies and Burmeister. Conservation Coordinator Zagar arrived
during the meeting. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Clerk -Treasurer stated the meeting was noticed in accordance with the Open
Meeting Law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Salentine moved for approval of the April 11, 2006 minutes of the
special meeting. Commissioner Madden seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHERS
There were no vouchers that required approval. The Commissioners received a report
that vouchers totaling $548.04 have been paid to date.
OLD BUSINESS
Deputy Commissioners' Update
(Current Condition of Lake/Bay: Water Levels, Plant Growth, Fish and Wildlife)
Deputy Commissioner Greg Burmeister stated he went out on the lake Monday evening
so he could provide a current report on various issues. The water levels are high, at
least a foot and a half above what they had been last year at the end of the season.
Bass Bay is in good shape. Weed eradication took place in spring so there are very few
eurasion milfoil plants present. Mr. Burmeister noted that an algae bloom has occurred
on Bass Bay because of all the rain and fertilizer runoff. The fish population is
tremendous. Regarding wildlife, Mr. Burmeister noted that there is an active osprey
nest in the area. Turtles and frogs are also present, which is an indicator that the lake
conditions are healthy.
Status of Big Muskego Lake Wildlife Area - Land Acquisition by DNR
Mr. Burmeister stated he spoke with Jim Jackley of the DNR. Mr. Jackley indicated that
it is becoming more difficult to acquire land on the lakes. Development is putting
pressure on alternative uses and costs. The Deputy Commissioners have been
pushing to have the dike work completed on the southwest side of the lake. No
progress has been made with the landowner regarding an easement or purchase.
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• NEW BUSINESS
Discuss Agenda Items for Big Muskego Lake/Bass Bay Annual Meeting
Mr. Burmeister stated that the Deputy Commissioners would meet in July to discuss the
budget and other items to be placed on the agenda for the annual meeting.
Discuss Establishing a "No Permanent Blinds" Ordinance
Mr. Burmeister stated that in the past abandoned duck blinds have been a problem on
the lake. He has been involved in the removal of some of the old duck blinds. At one
time, a proposed ordinance was considered to control the problem. However, now
many people hunt from their boats and the need for permanent blinds has decreased.
In addition, some groups such as Ducks Unlimited have put together volunteers to
remove the blinds that have been left over the years. If these programs continue, the
problem should be alleviated and there would be no need for an ordinance.
Commissioner Salentine noted that if an ordinance would be proposed, enforcement is
a problem.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Borgman moved to adjourn at 7:55 PM. Commissioner Salentine
seconded; motion carried.
• (Minutes transcribed by Deputy Clerk Blenski.)
Respectfully submitted,
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J nice Moyer, C C CMTW
lerk-Treasurer
Secretary to the Board
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