DLC Meeting – January 20, 2022 – Minutes

DEAL LAKE COMMISSION

MINUTES – REORGANIZATION MEETING

January 20, 2022

 

Due to COVID-19 the Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission was held via teleconference using the Zoom Meeting Platform.  The Commission Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.  After the Salute to the Flag, the Commission Clerk announced that the notice requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act C.231, P.L. 1975, were met by transmitting the notice to the Commission’s official newspaper on February 4, 2021, posting where required and filing a copy of the notice with the Commission Clerk.  The Deal Lake Commission meeting will be audio and video taped and will be shown on APTV, Optimum 77 and throughout Monmouth County on FIOS 30.

 

ROLL CALL

	PRESENT	ABSENT
Allenhurst (Alt. T. Mauro)	x
Asbury Park  (J. Toher)	x
Deal		x
Interlaken (C. Roarty)	x
Loch Arbour (M. Fernicola)	x
Neptune  (E. Houghtaling)	x
Ocean (D. Brockel)	x

 

OTHERS PRESENT:

            Hunt Parry, Esq., Commission Attorney

Peter R. Avakian, Commission Engineer

Dr. Stephen Souza, Environmental Consultant

Dr. Jack Szczepanski, Environmental Consultant (319H Grant)

Jessie M. Joseph, Commission Clerk

 

Resolution #22-001 – Resolution to Appoint Clerk

 

            UPON MOTION of Neptune, seconded by Ocean, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, there exists a need for a Clerk to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2022; and

 

WHEREAS, the funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2022 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and

 

WHEREAS, this appointment is made without competitive bidding because the appointment involves a member of a recognized profession licensed and regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.

 

 

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            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of Jessie M. Joseph, as Clerk for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2022 at the rate of $7,500.00 annually; and

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be and she is authorized and directed to publish this Resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

Resolution #22-002 – Resolution to Appoint Chairman

 

            UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Neptune, carried that Don Brockel of the Township of Ocean be and he is hereby nominated to serve as Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission for 2022.  There being no other nominations, and UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that nominations be closed.

 

UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that Don Brockel of the Township of Ocean be and he is hereby appointed Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2022 or until his successor has been duly appointed        .

 

RECORDED VOTE:

            Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal               

 

Resolution #22-003 – Resolution to Appoint Vice-Chairman

 

            UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that Carolyn Roarty of the Borough of Interlaken be and she is hereby nominated to serve as Vice-Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission for 2022.  There being no other nominations, and UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Neptune, carried that nominations be closed.

 

UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Neptune, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that Carolyn Roarty of the Borough of Interlaken be and she is hereby appointed Vice-Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2022 or until her successor is duly appointed.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

Resolution #22-004 – Resolution to Appoint Treasurer

 

            UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that Bruce Fromer of the Borough of Allenhurst, be and he is hereby nominated to serve as Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for 2022.  There being no other nominations, and UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Ocean, carried that nominations be closed.

 

UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Ocean, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that Bruce Fromer of the Borough of Allenhurst be and he is hereby appointed Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2022 or until his successor be duly appointed.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

Resolution #22-005 – Resolution to Appoint Deputy Treasurer

 

            UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that Eric Houghtaling of the Township of Neptune be and he is hereby nominated to serve as Deputy Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for 2022.  There being no further nominations, and UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Ocean, carried that nominations be closed.

 

UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Ocean, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that Eric Houghtaling of the Township of Neptune be and he is hereby appointed Deputy Treasurer of the

 

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Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2022 or until his successor be duly appointed.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

Resolution #22-006 – Resolution to Appoint Secretary

 

            UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, carried that Jeannie Toher of the City of Asbury Park be and she is hereby nominated to serve as Secretary of the Deal Lake Commission for 2022.  There being no other nominations, and UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that nominations be closed.

 

UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that Jeannie Toher of the City of Asbury Park be and she is hereby appointed Secretary of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2022 or until her successor be duly appointed.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

The Commission Clerk administered the Oaths of Office to the Commission 2021 Officers.

 

Resolution #22-007 – Resolution to Appoint Chief Financial Officer

 

            UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Ocean, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, there exists the need for a Chief Financial Officer to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2022; and

 

WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2022 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and

 

 

 

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            WHEREAS, this appointment is made without competitive bidding because the appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of Lorraine P. Carafa, as Chief Financial Officer for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2022 at the rate of $5,000.00 annually; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be and she is authorized and directed to publish this Resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 4A:11-1.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

Resolution #22-008 – Resolution to Appoint Attorney

 

            UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, there exists the need for an Attorney to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2022; and

 

WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2022 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and

 

WHEREAS, this appointment is made without competitive bidding because the appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of Hunt Parry, Esq., as Attorney for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2022 at a rate of $250.00 per meeting and $150.00 per hour for other Commission business and litigation; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be and she is authorized and directed to publish this Resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A-11.1.

 

 

 

 

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RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune

Nays:  None

Abstain:  Ocean

            Absent:  Deal

 

Resolution #22-009 – Resolution to Appoint Engineer

 

            UPON MOTION of Neptune, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, there exists the need for an Engineer for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2022; and

 

            WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2022 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and

 

WHEREAS, this appointment is made without competitive bidding because the appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of Peter R. Avakian, P.E. and the firm of Leon S. Avakian, Inc., as Engineer for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2022 at the same hourly rate presently charged the Commission in accordance with a contract on file in the Clerk’s office; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to publish this Resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

Resolution #22-010 – Resolution to Appoint Auditor

 

            UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, there exists the need for an Auditor to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2022 and to conduct the 2021 Annual Audit; and

 

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WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2022 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and

 

WHEREAS, this appointment is made without competitive bidding because the appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of Robert A. Hulsart and Company as Auditor for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2022 at the rate of $2,000.00; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to publish this Resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

Resolution #22-011 – Resolution to Appoint Environmental Consultant

 

            UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, there exists the need for an Environmental Consultant for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2022; and

 

WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2022 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and

 

WHEREAS, this appointment is made without competitive bidding because the appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are hereby authorized and directed to engage Dr. Stephen Souza of Clean Water Consulting Services through Princeton Hydro, LLC as Environmental Consultant for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2022 at the same hourly rate presently charged the Commission and is in accordance with a contract on file in the Clerk’s office; and

 

 

 

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk be and she is authorized and directed to publish this Resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.

 

RECORED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

Resolution #22-012 – Resolution to Establish Official Newspapers

 

            UPON MOTION of Neptune, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission is authorized by State Statute N.J.S.A. 10:4-18 to designate an official newspaper of the Deal Lake Commission.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The Coaster be designated as the official newspaper of the Deal Lake Commission and that The Asbury Park Press be designated as the secondary official newspaper of the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2022.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

Resolution #22-013 – Resolution to Set Meeting Schedule for 2022

 

            UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Ocean, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, it is necessary for the Deal Lake Commission to post and maintain a schedule of the meetings of the Deal Lake Commission that will be held during the year 2022; and

 

WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced local government entities throughout the State of New Jersey to hold public meetings remotely; and

 

WHEREAS, Section 8 of P.L. 2020, c. 34, authorized the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to promulgate regulations establishing standard protocols for remote public meetings, which are codified as N.J.A.C. 5:39-1.1 through 1.7; and

 

WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission is a “local public body” as defined in the regulations and is therefore subject to the requirements thereof; and

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January 20, 2022

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act and Section 8 of P.L. 2020, c. 34 and the aforementioned regulations, the Deal Lake Commission is required to publish in the official newspaper of the Deal Lake Commission, the Commission website and public bulletin board that the series of regularly scheduled meetings shall now be held remotely on the regularly scheduled dates and times until further notice; and

 

WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission must also make provisions to accommodate public comment given the varied technological capabilities of the public.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby establishes the following procedures and requirements to satisfy the requirement set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:39-1.4(h):

 

1. The established meeting dates will include instructions for the public on how to access the meeting.
2. The notice shall also include guidance (Appendix A) for the public on how to participate and make comments on any and all items including those on the agenda.
3. Members of the public wishing to make a comment during a remote meeting shall be permitted to do so using the audio and/or video technology under which the remote meeting is being held.
4. A member of the public wishing to speak during a remote meeting shall state their name and address for the record prior to making their comment.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the following 2022 schedule is hereby designated as the official Calendar of the Deal Lake Commission.  Meeting dates are as follows:

 

1. Workshop Meetings – when needed and advertised will be held at 6:00 p.m. or as otherwise advertised
2. Public Meetings – beginning at 7:00 p.m. or as otherwise advertised
3. Special Meetings – as needed and advertised according to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act

 

February 17                                         July 21

March 17                                             August 18

April 21                                               September 15

May 19                                                October 20

June 16                                                November (No Meeting)

December 1

Re-Organization meeting for 2023 – January 19, 2023

 

           

 

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January 20, 2022

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Special Meetings of the Deal Lake Commission may be called by any of the following when all requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act have been met:

 

1. Majority of the Deal Lake Commission acting by Resolution
2. Commission Chairman

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be published in the official newspaper of the Deal Lake Commission.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

Appendix A

 

Deal Lake Commission Virtual Meeting Access and Participation Instructions Using the

Zoom Meeting Platform

 

VIDEO and AUDIO:  If you choose to see the meeting this way, you will need a computer, smart phone or tablet with internet access.  The Zoom Meeting link to access the meeting can be found at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82999777232 Meeting ID: 829 9977 7232.  Once you click on the link you will be placed in a waiting room where you will wait for a brief time to be admitted to the meeting.

AUDIO ONLY by phone:  To listen and participate in the meeting by phone landline or cell phone, dial 1-929-205-6099 US (NY and NJ Area), 1-301-715-8592 US (Germantown).  Listen for prompts – You will be prompted to enter the Meeting Number (access code) 829 9977 7232#.  When you are asked for the participant ID: Press # again.

 

As is the usual protocol, the public portion of the meeting will be announced at the close of official business.  The Agenda and the instructions to participate in the meeting will be available at the Deal Lake Commission website:  www.deallake.org.

 

Meeting Guidelines and Participation Rules

1. We encourage you to join the meeting prior to its start time, you will be placed in a “waiting room” until the meeting starts
2. You will join muted and must remain muted until you are acknowledged during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. Only the meeting Moderator will “unmute/mute” a participant
3. You will be acknowledged when it is your turn to comment
4. In order to maintain necessary decorum, violators of the above rules will be disconnected from the meeting

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January 20, 2022

 

Resolution #22-014 – Resolution to Establish a Cash Management Plan

 

            UPON MOTION of Neptune, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 8, Laws of 1982, the Deal Lake Commission is required to adopt a Cash Management Plan, including the Designation of a Depository or Depositories; and

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, a joint meeting of the County of Monmouth, in the State of New Jersey, that Manasquan Savings Bank and Cash Management Fund of the State of New Jersey, or their successors, be and they are hereby designated official depositories of Commission funds for the year 2022; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Central Jersey Bank and Investors Savings Bank be named as alternate official depositories of Commission funds; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following accounts, together with the person or persons authorized to make withdrawals from said accounts are hereby authorized to be maintained:

 

ACCOUNT                            ACCOUNT NO.                    SIGNATURES

General Account                     *******-****                         Chairman or Vice-Chairman

Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer

                                                                                                Chief Financial Officer

 

NJ Cash Management Fund   ***.*****9891                       Chairman of Vice-Chairman

Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer

Chief Financial Officer

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funds of the Commission shall be invested in interest bearing accounts.  The Treasurer shall see that minimum funds shall be maintained in

any non-interest bearing account in such amounts as the Treasurer shall deem necessary to provide the orderly transition of business by the Commission and to take advantage of any services provided to the Commission by the depository through maintenance of minimum balances in said accounts where the Treasurer deems it in the best interest of the Commission to do so.  All other monies shall be invested in interest bearing accounts, in investments in which municipal funds may lawfully be invested or in the State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund in such accounts and at such times, from time to time, and the Treasurer shall deem in the best interest of the Commission; and

 

 

 

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Deal Lake Commission Auditor.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

Resolution #22-015 – Resolution to Appoint Webmaster

 

            UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission is in need of the services of a qualified webmaster to maintain the Commission website; and

 

WHEREAS, Kenneth McGee has performed these services for the Commission competently and diligently.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that Kenneth McGee be and he is hereby appointed as webmaster for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2022 at the rate of $800.00 annually, paid quarterly.

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to Kenneth McGee for his information and the Chief Financial Officer for her action.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

Resolution #22-016 – Resolution to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting,

                                    December 2, 2021

 

            UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission held on December 2, 2021 be and the same are hereby approved (Deal and Neptune do not vote).

 

 

 

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January 20, 2022

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean

Nays:  None

Abstain:  Neptune

Absent:  Deal

 

Resolution #22-017 – Resolution to Approve Treasurers Report and Pay Bills

 

            UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that the Treasurer’s Report for January 2022 be approved and the bills listed authorized for payment:

 

BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH:

Manasquan Bank                                                                                                     $  64,689.21

NJ Cash Management Fund                                                                                        42,325.63

 

TOTAL ON DEPOSIT                                                                                           $107,014.84

 

RECEIPTS

  Interest – Manasquan Bank (November-December)                                                       118.51

Interest – Cash Management Fund (November-December)                                               2.99

 

TOTAL RECEIPTS                                                                                                        123.06

 

DISBURSEMENTS

  2021 Appropriations:

Hunt Parry, Esq., 4^th Qtr. 2021 balance due                                                                   150.00

2022 Appropriations

Lorraine Carafa, CFO (January; reimbursement, supplies $74.43                                  464.10

  Jessie Joseph, Admin (January)                                                                                       625.00

Don Brockel, (January reimbursement storage fee)                                                        143.22

Princeton Hydro, LLC (Invoice #43479)                                                                        460.50

Princeton Hydro, LLC (Invoice #43627)                                                                        684.00

Verizon a/c #24xxxx875-2-0001; Invoice #9895723584                                                 39.96

 

Sub-total Disbursements                                                                                                2,566.78

 

 Grant Disvursements

 319H, WM18-016:

Princeton Hydro, LLC (November #43434)                                                                3,600.00

 Princeton Hydro, LLC (November #43435)                                                                   225.85

Princeton Hydro, LLC (December #43628)                                                                    105.00

 

Sub-total Grant Disbursements                                                                                 3,930.85

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January 20, 2022

 

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS                                                                                      6,497.63

 

BALANCES AFTER JANUARY DISBURSEMENTS

  Manasquan Bank                                                                                                   $   58,310.09

NJ Cash Management Fund                                                                                       42,328.62

 

TOTAL ON DEPOSIT                                                                                          $100,638.71

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

1. 319(H) Grant – Peter Avakian, Commission Engineer, reported on the following:
2. a) MTD project is complete and working
3. b) Educational component was a success
4. c) Rain garden and tree boxes proposals are done

 

Mr. Avakian went on to explain that his firm has completed the contract work associated with the 319 Grant, which was related to the installation of the manufactured treatment devices.  He has prepared an estimate of costs to provide engineering services necessary to complete the design, administrative and inspection services for the construction of the rain gardens and water quality tree box devices.  The total fee proposed for the project is in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00

 

Mr. Brockel said he observed that the Floating Wetland Islands (FWI’s) have moved due to the recent high winds.

 

Dr. Jack Szczepanski, Environmental Consultant for the 319(H) Grant, said the DLC has a contract with Princeton Hydro, Inc. to upgrade the islands as needed.  We will be going out at the end of February beginning of March to replace the goose fencing and the FWI’s could be moved back at that time.

 

There was a brief discussion on the care and maintenance of the FWI’s.

 

Resolution #22-018 – Authorizing Engineering Services Related to the 319(H) Grant Rain

                                    Gardens and Water Quality Tree Boxes

 

            UPON MOTION Asbury Park, seconded by Neptune, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

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January 20, 2022

 

WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission is in process of authorizing the final design for the construction of the rain gardens and water quality tree boxes for the final phase of the 319 (H) Grant; and

 

WHEREAS, Leon S. Avakian, In., Neptune, NJ, has submitted a proposal to provide engineering services necessary to complete the design, administration and inspection services for the construction of the rain gardens and water quality tree boxes for the final Phase of the 319(H) Grant in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby authorizes Leon S. Avakian, Inc. to perform the engineering services necessary to complete the design, administration and inspection services for the construction of the rain gardens and water quality tree boxes for the final Phase of the 319(H) Grant in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

2. New 319 Grant Phase I with NJIT – 319(H) Grant – No Update

 

3. Nobility Crest – Don Brockel, Commission Chairman, asked Hunt Parry, Esq., Commission Attorney, to reach out again to Amboy Bank to set-up a meeting. The ultimate goal is to get them to improve their stormwater management.

 

4. Shoreline Protection/Education – Mr. Brockel wanted to commend Jeannie Toher, Asbury Park Commissioner and Dr. Stephen Souza, Environmental Consultant for the Deal Lake Commission, on the great job they did with the brochures.

 

Ms. Toher wanted to thank the volunteers for distributing the brochures.  She also wanted to thank Eddie Winder, Asbury Park DLC Alternate, for paying for the initial printing of the brochures.

 

Mr. Brockel would like to set-up a meeting with the State to discuss his concerns over the DEP’s response to the homeowners along the lake that ripped up the shoreline in Asbury Park and Wanamassa.

 

5. Goose/Carp Remediation – Mr. Brockel reported that Asbury Park did not hire back Geese Chasers for 2022. He asked Ms. Toher to find out who was hired and what their plan is.

 

Ms. Toher said Asbury Park will not be doing the addling of the goose eggs in the Asbury section of Deal Lake.

MINUTES – REORGANIZATION MEETING

January 20, 2022

 

Mr. Brockel asked Dr. Souza to apply for a carp remediation permit and to find out what dates we are allowed to do it.

 

Dr. Souza has the permit prepared but he will need to speak to the DEP regarding the dates.  They typically don’t issue the permit during bass spawning season.  We may be looking at early spring or after spawning season in August.  Since we are doing the remediation internally he will need the specifications on the size of the net.

 

Mr. Brockel and Dr. Souza gave a brief explanation of what carp remediation by netting entails.

 

6. Ship & Sniff Program with Clean Ocean Action – Mr. Brockel would like to set-up another sampling at some locations on the lake he feels are hot spots.

 

7. Restoration of 4 lakes/ponds west of Wickapecko and Seaview Mall – Mr. Brockel reported that Ocean Township has taken water samples for testing from Terrace Pond, Firemen’s Pond and Schnell’s Lake. He hopes to have the results for the next meeting and the next steps Ocean Township will be taking.

 

8. Water Testing: Monmouth University and Monmouth County

 

Resolution #22-019 – Resolution to Amend the 2022 Deal Lake Commission Meeting

                                    Schedule

 

            UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Neptune, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission is desirous of having a Workshop Meeting prior to the March 17, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission for a presentation by Dr. Jason Adolf, Monmouth University, for a CLONET presentation of the Deal Lake sampling results.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby authorizes Amending the 2022 Deal Lake Commission Regular Meeting Schedule to include the Workshop Meeting on March 17, 2022 beginning at 6:15 p.m. prior to the Regular March 17, 2022 Meeting.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

 

 

MINUTES – REORGANIZATION MEETING

January 20, 2022

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

1. Resolution #22-020 – Authorizing the Deal Lake Commission to Continue Subscribing

                                          To the Zoom Meeting Platform

 

            UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Ocean, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, due to the uncertain time frame of public buildings re-opening, the Deal Lake Commission would like to continue using the Zoom Meeting Pro Plan at a cost of $16.00 per month for the year 2022 in an amount not to exceed $200.00.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby authorizes the continued use of the Zoom Meeting Pro Plan at a cost of $16.00 per month for the year 2022 in an amount not to exceed $200.00.

 

RECORED VOTE

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

2. Resolution #22-021 – Authorizing Temporary Increase for Webmaster Services

 

            UPON MOTION of Neptune, seconded by Ocean, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, due to COVID-19 and the need to hold the Deal Lake Commission Meetings virtually there arises the need for a moderator during the meetings; and

 

WHEREAS, Kenneth McGee, webmaster for the Deal Lake Commission, has been the moderator for the Deal Lake Commission meetings since the meetings went virtual.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby authorizes Kenneth McGee, Webmaster for the Deal Lake Commission be paid an extra $100.00 per month, as needed, in an amount not to exceed $1,200.00 for the year 2022.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

 

 

MINUTES – REORGANIZATION MEETING

January 22, 2022

 

3. New 319(H) Grant – Mr. Brockel said there is an opportunity for us to apply for a new 319(H) Grant for water quality improvements projects and watershed planning activities.

 

Dr. Souza suggested we stick with the types of projects we have done in the past that have worked in securing funding, such as MTD’s, tree boxes, etc.   Dr. Souza said the application needs to be submitted on-line by February 28^th.

 

After a discussion on the grant, Mr. Brockel would like to see a proposal put together.

 

Resolution #22-022 – Authorizing a Workshop Meeting to discuss the New 319(H)

                                     Grant

 

            UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission is desirous of applying for the 2022 Water Quality Restoration Grant to Mitigate Non-Point Source Pollution; and

 

WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission hereby authorizes Dr. Souza to apply for the 3033 Water Quality Restoration Grant; and

 

WHEREAS, due to the time frame for submission of the Grant and the notification to Wesley Lake and Sunset Lake, the Deal Lake Commission needs to have a Workshop Meeting prior to the Regular Deal Lake Commission Meeting of February 17, 2022 to finalize the application.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby authorizes Dr. Stephen Souza, Dr. Jack Szczepanski and Peter Avakian to prepare the Grant application for submittal; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby authorizes a Workshop Meeting at 6:00 p.m. prior to the Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission on February 17, 2022 to review and discuss the 2022 Water Quality Restoration Grant.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

4. Brainstorming next month on infrastructure opportunities – Mr. Brockel said he noticed there may be some grant opportunities available from the State for infrastructure improvements.

 

 

MINUTES – REORGANIZATION MEETING

January 20, 2022

 

5. Flume Report and Permit – Mr. Brockel reported that we received the 2022 Lake Lowering Permit and the Commission Clerk sent in the 2021 Flume Report to DEP.

 

6. Web feed of Flume cameras – Mr. Brockel said we still need to get it up and running. He hopes to have it for the next meeting.

 

7. 2022 Weed Treatment RFP –

 

Resolution #20-023 – Authorizing Requests for Proposals for the 2022 Herbicide Treatment

                                    at Select Areas of Deal Lake

 

            UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Ocean, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

 

WHEREAS, there exists a need for a herbicide treatment of Deal Lake in Terrace Pond, Hollow Brook and the Sunset section of Deal Lake.  

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby authorizes the Commission Clerk to advertise the Requests for Proposals for the 2022 Herbicide Treatment at select areas of Deal Lake.

 

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes:  Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean

Nays:  None

Absent:  Deal

 

8. 2022 Spring Clean-Up – After a discussion, it was decided that the Spring Clean-Up of Deal Lake will take place on April 2^nd.

 

COMMISSIONER’S LAST WORD

 

Carolyn Roarty, Borough of Interlaken Commissioner – Working with the Director of the Interlaken Shade Tree Commission on an educational project and it was presented at their meeting and was very well received.

 

Jeannie Toher, City of Asbury Park Commissioner – based on feedback she has received, she would like to see more Workshops on lake topics and how the public can help.  She would also like to see the DLC put together a list of objectives for 2022.

 

Tony Mauro, Borough of Allenhurst Commissioner – stated the DLC has accomplished a lot more in the past year than he has ever seen.  We just need to keep focused and find new projects.

 

 

MINUTES – REORGANIZATION MEETING

January 20, 2022

 

Eric Houghtaling, Township of Neptune Commissioner – Neptune has two new Commissioners on their Fletcher and Wesley Lake Commissions.  He is energized with the federal grants for infrastructure that are now available.

 

Margot Fernicola, Village of Loch Arbour Commission – Announced that the Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep is on April 9^th from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Village of Loch Arbour has sent out letters with their Dog License Renewals on the effects of pet waste on the lake and the proper disposal of same.  The Village is also sending out letters about car washing services in their driveways and the effect the runoff has on the lake.

 

Don Brockel, Township of Ocean Commissioner – Spoke to Allenhurst DPW regarding storm drain cleaning.  They have a unique way of cleaning the drains that are very effective.

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

UPON MOTION of Neptune, seconded by Ocean, moved that the meeting be opened to the public.

            There being no further comments and UPON MOTION of Neptune, seconded by Ocean, carried that the public hearing be closed.  There being no further business and UPON MOTION Allenhurst, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that the meeting be finally adjourned at 8:25 PM.

 

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Jessie M. Joseph, RMC

Commission Clerk