Next DLC meeting will be March 16. Interlaken Townhall, 100 Grasmere Ave at 7PM

The DLC was chartered in 1974 by the 7 shore line towns. Our mission is to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to preserve and restore Deal Lake and its tributaries as a healthy and stable ecosystem. In addition, control lake levels during heavy storms to the best of our ability with limited ocean tide controls.

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    Before You Buy or Build:

    Contact the NJDEP

    Deal Lake, its tributaries and watershed are regulated by Federal and State agencies. Check before you dig.

    Strict compliance with the NJDEP regulations apply to any land 50 feet adjacent to the Deal Lake shoreline as well as any land 50 feet adjacent to any stream that drains into Deal Lake.

    Property owners should contact the NJDEP before beginning any maintenance or any construction along the lake's shoreline.

    There can be consequences, including fines and time delays for proceeding with work, prior to securing the appropriate NJDEP permit(s).

    • The NJDEP Division of Land Use Protection gives info on regulations, permits: https://www.nj.gov/dep/landuse/bybob.html

    • The NJDEP Division of Land Use Protection Contact Form: https://www.nj.gov/dep/landuse/contact.html

    • NJDEP Land Use Phone Line: 609-292-2178

    Please click below to get more info before you build or buy on Deal Lake: 


    Guide for Lake Front Property Owners

    Meeting – January 17, 2019 – Agenda

    DEAL LAKE COMMISSION

    AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING

    JANUARY 17, 2019

     

    CALL TO ORDER

     

    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

     

    NOTICE REQUIREMENTS:  The notice requirements of C. 231, P.L. 1975, have been met by transmitting the notice of Regular Meeting to the Commissioner’s official newspaper on March 8, 2018, posting the notice where required and filing a copy of the notice with the Commission Clerk.

     

    ROLL CALL

     

    PRESENT

    ABSENT

    Allenhurst

     

     

    Asbury Park

     

     

    Deal

     

     

    Interlaken

     

     

    Loch Arbour

     

     

    Neptune

     

     

    Ocean

     

     

     

    Resolution #1 – Resolution to Appoint Chairman

     

                Nomination of _________ by ____________; seconded by __________(consensus vote)

     

                If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations:  Offered by ______; seconded by _____ (consensus vote)

     

                BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ___________ be and he/she is hereby appointed as Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2019 and until his/her successor has been duly appointed.

     

    RECORDED VOTE:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    Resolution #2 – Resolution to Appoint Vice-Chairman

     

                Nomination of _________ by _________; seconded by _________ (consensus vote)

     

                If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations:  Offered by_____; seconded by _____ (consensus vote)

     

                BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ________________be and he/she

    AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING

    January 17, 2019

     

    is hereby appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring on December 31, 2019 and until his/her successor be duly appointed.

     

    RECORDED VOTE:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    Resolution #3 – Resolution to Appoint Treasurer

     

                Nomination of ________ by _________; seconded by _________ (consensus vote)

     

                If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations:  Offered by______; seconded by _______ (consensus vote)

     

                BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ____________be and he/she is hereby appointed Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2019 and until his/her successor be duly appointed.

     

    RECORDED VOTE:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    Resolution #4 – Resolution to Appoint Deputy Treasurer

     

                Nomination of ______ by _______; seconded by________ (consensus vote)

     

                If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations:  Offered by_____; seconded by ______ (consensus vote)

     

                BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ______________ be and he/she is hereby appointed Deputy Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2019 and until his/her successor be duly appointed.

     

    RECORDED VOTE:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    Resolution #5 – Resolution to Appoint Secretary

     

                Nomination of ________ by ________; seconded by _______ (consensus vote)

     

                If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations:  Offered by _____; seconded by ______ (consensus vote)

     

               

     

    AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING

    January 17, 2019

     

    BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ______________ be and he/she is hereby appointed Secretary of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2019 and until his/her successor be duly appointed.

     

    RECORDED VOTE:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    Resolution #6 – Resolution to Appoint Clerk

     

                Offered by:________                                      Seconded by:________

     

                WHEREAS, there exists a need for a Clerk to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2019; and

                WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2019 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 Jessie M. Joseph as Clerk for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2019 at the rate of $4,900.00 annually.

                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:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    Resolution #7 – Resolution to Appoint Chief Financial Officer

     

                Offered by:________                                      Seconded by:________

     

                WHEREAS, there exists a need for a Chief Financial Officer to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2019; and

                WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2019 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

     

     

    AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING

    January 17, 2019

     

    Lorraine P. Carafa as Chief Financial Officer for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2019 at the rate of $2,600.00 annually.

                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:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    Resolution #8 – Resolution to Appoint Attorney

     

                Offered by:________                                      Seconded by:________

     

                WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Attorney to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2019; and

                WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2019 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and

                WHEREAS, the appointment is made without competitive bidding because the appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and regulate 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 2019 at the rate of $225.00 per meeting and $150.00 per hour for other Commission business and litigation.

                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:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    Resolution #9 – Resolution to Appoint Engineer

     

                Offered by:________                                      Seconded by:________

     

                WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Engineer for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2019; and

                WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2019 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and

                WHEREAS, this appointment is being 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 Leon S. Avakian, Inc., as Commission Engineer for the year 2019 at the same hourly rate

    AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING

    January 17, 2019

     

    presently charged the Commission in accordance with a contract on file with the Commission Clerk; 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:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    Resolution #10 – Resolution to Appoint Auditor

     

                Offered by:________                                      Seconded by:_______

     

                WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Auditor to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2019 and to conduct the 2018 Annual Audit; and

                WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2019 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 2019 at the rate of $2,000.00

                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:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    Resolution #11 – Resolution to Appoint Environmental Consultant

     

                Offered by:________                                      Seconded by:________

               

                WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Environmental Consultant for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2019; and

                WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2019 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and

                WHEREAS, this appointment is being 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 Princeton Hydro, LLC as Environmental Consultant for the year 2019, at the same hourly rate

    AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING

    January 17, 2019

     

    presently charged the Commission in accordance with a contract on file with the Commission; 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:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean

     

    Resolution #12 – Resolution to Establish Official Newspapers

     

                Offered by:________                                      Seconded by:________

     

                BE IT RESOLVED that The Coaster is 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 2019.

     

    RECORDED VOTE:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    Resolution #13 – Resolution to set Meeting Schedule for 2019

     

                Offered by:________                                      Seconded by:_______

     

                BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that the following 2019 Schedule is hereby designated as the official Regular Calendar of the Deal Lake Commission.  Meeting dates are as follows:

                            February 21                             July 18

                            March 21                                 August 15

                            April 18                                   September 19

                            May 16                                    October 17

                            June 20                                    November (No Meeting)

    December 5

                            Reorganization meeting for 2020 – January 16, 2020

                BE IT RESOLVED that meetings will take place at the Borough of Interlaken Municipal Building, 100 Grassmere Avenue; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Workshop Meetings – beginning at 6:30 PM or as otherwise advertised; Public Meetings – beginning at 7:00 PM or as otherwise advertised and Special Meetings – as needed and advertised according to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act; and

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

     

     

    AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING

    January 17, 2019

     

    RECORDED VOTE:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    Resolution #14 – Resolution to Establish Cash Management Plan

     

                Offered by:________                                      Seconded by:________

                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.

                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 are hereby designated as official depositories of Commission funds for the year 2019; and

                BE IT RESOLVED that Central Jersey Bank and Investor Savings Bank be named as alternate depositories of Commission funds.

                BE IT 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 or Vice-Chairman

                                                                                                           Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer

                                                                                                           Chief Financial

     

                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 accounts 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

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

     

    RECORDED VOTE:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    AGENDA –REORGANIZATION MEETING

    January 17, 2019

     

    Resolution #15 – Resolution to Appoint Webmaster

     

                Offered by:________                                      Seconded by:________

     

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

     

                WHEREAS, Jason Taetsch has performed these services for the Commission for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018 competently and diligently.

                NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Jason Taetsch be and he is hereby appointed as webmaster for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2019 at the rate of $800.00 annually, paid quarterly.

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

     

    RECORDED VOTE:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

               

    Resolution #16 – Resolution to approve the Minutes of the Workshop and Regular

                                 Meeting, December 6, 2018 (Deal does not vote)                                         

     

                Offered by:______                                                      Seconded by:_____

     

                BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission held on December 6, 2018 be and the same are hereby approved.

     

    RECORDED VOTE:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    Resolution #17 – Resolution to approve Treasurer’s Report and Pay Bills

     

                Offered by:________                                                  Seconded by:________

     

    RECORDED VOTE:

    Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__ Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    OLD BUSINESS

     

    1. Flume Electrification – Update
    2. Interlaken to Loch Arbour Bridge – Update
    3. 319(H) Grant – Update
    4. Organic Material Removal from Fireman’s Pond – Update
    5. Water Testing: Monmouth University and Monmouth County

    AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING

    January 17, 2019

     

    1. Ship & Sniff Program with Clean Ocean Action – Update
    2. Eagle Scout Project – Update
    3. Terrace Pond Depth Study – Update
    4. Loch Arbour Tree Planting Project – Update
    5. North Beach/Asbury Park – Update

    NEW BUSINESS

     

    1. Bridge street pipe and erosion fix
    2. Geese remediation
    3. Carp remediation
    4. Bass restocking
    5. Deal Lake Watershed Alliance Meeting
    6. Seaview Mall Planning Board Meeting
    7. Resolution #18 – Resolution to approve the purchase of a generator and cable for                                  the flume in an amount not to exceed $__________

               

                            Offered by:________                                      Seconded by:________

     

         RECORDED VOTE:

         Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

    1. Resolution #19 – Emergency repairs on the electric line to the flume in an amount

                not to exceed $________________

     

                            Offered by:________                                      Seconded by:________

     

         RECORDED VOTE:

        Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__

     

     

    PUBLIC HEARING

     

    Motion to open the meeting to the public – ______ moves, seconded by______ (consensus vote)

    Comments, if any

    Motion to close the public hearing – ______ moves, seconded by ______ (consensus vote)

    ADJOURN – ______ moves, seconded by ______ (consensus vote)