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BIG MUSKEGO LAKE/BASS BAY PROTECTION & REHABILITATION DISTRICT
DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2002
Greg Burmeister called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Those present were Deputy Commissioners
Larry Schweitzer, Greg Burmeister, Steve Wojnowski and Tom Kies. Lakes Projects Coordinator Tom
Zagar was also present.
Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was posted in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING’S MINUTES – The committee reviewed the minutes for
the July 29, 2002. A motion was made by Larry Schweitzer to approve the minutes of the July 29, 2002
meeting, seconded by Steve Wojnowski and carried by all.
VOUCHER APPROVAL – no vouchers to approve.
NEW BUSINESS
SELECTION OF CHAIR AND SECRETARY – The committee selected officers as part of the first
order of business. Greg Burmeister was selected by acclamation to chair the committee. Tom Kies was
selected by acclamation to become the new secretary of the committee.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
STATUS OF REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT – Survey numbers will be crunched in 2 weeks or
so- results will be available after completed with surveyors written comments. Greg Burmeister
suggested we invite the professor who is doing the survey to a future meeting. Status of ongoing
rehabilitation continues clearing weedy vegetation on north island and should be a priority for the fall or
coming winter.
STATUS OF ONGOING PROJECTS – Greg Burmeister removed the duck blind posts and had great
success with the derrick he devised.
The committee discussed the project to repair the dike on the southwest side of the lake. The DNR has
yet to acquire easements or agreements from the two landowners to conduct the project. Tom Zagar will
talk to Randy Schumacher about “dike” or “dam” ongoing challenges. Randy Schumacher will most
likely attend our next meeting.
Tom Zagar stated outdoor lights would be installed at Boxhorn Public Launch following the compliant
lakeshore lighting plans.
DEVELOPMENT OF LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN – Tom Zagar sketched five scenarios of lake
management for the members. Tom Zagar said the committee would have to get Lake Management
District approval to enact any of the management options.
PLACEMENT OF BRUSH ON OSPREY PLATFORMS – The commissioners agreed to place brush on
osprey platforms this winter to facilitate potential nesting in spring.
COMMUNICATION AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORISED BY LAW
The committee set the next meeting date for December 3, 2002.
ADJOURNEMENT
Being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Zagar