BMLDDepMin072902
BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2002
Greg Burmeister called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. Those present were Deputy Commissioners
Larry Schweitzer, Greg Burmeister, Steve Wojnowski and Scott Godleski. Lakes Projects Coordinator
Tom Zagar was also present.
The meeting was posted in accordance with the open meeting law.
The minutes from the meetings held June 18, 2002 were reviewed. Larry Schweitzer made a motion to
approve the minutes from all three of the prior meetings. Seconded by Steve Wojnowski. & carried by
all.
There were no vouchers to approve.
Rehabilitation Projects: Tom Zagar reported that six opsprey were now in the hack box near Bass Bay.
One has a bad eye and Bill Stout, the project leader, may take it to a rehabilitator to use for educational
purposes. Two osprey will be fitted with satellite transmitters from GE Medical (Actually, while GE
Medical has supported the overall osprey project, WE Energies funded the transmitter portion of the
project).
Purple Loosestrife beetles from this year’s propagation project have emerged and were stocked at
various sites within the City of Muskego. Some of last year’s stocking sites had partial control of purple
loosestrife – there was evidence of beetle damage to plants. It is hoped that even better results will be
seen next year.
The Deputy Commissioners discussed the removal of abandoned duck blind posts that are now in open
water due to cattail dieback and pose a hazard to boating. Larry and Steve thought that Len Pilak would
know the whereabouts of an engine hoist used the last time this was done.
The Deputy Commissioners reviewed the proposed 2003 budget. Larry moved to approve the 2003
budget provided that weed treatment costs were separately itemized.
The agenda for the upcoming Annual Meeting (August 29) was discussed. Tom Zagar is preparing a
presentation on the lake’s management history & the development of the lake management plan.
Larry moved to adjourn and Scott seconded. Carried by all. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Zagar