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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    March 16th: Deal Lake Spring Cleanup

    March 21st: DLC Meeting starts at 7:00PM

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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 18, 2018 – Agenda

    DEAL LAKE COMMISSION

    AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING

    JANUARY 18, 2018

    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
    February 9, 2017, 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, 2018 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 18, 2018

    is hereby appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission for a
    one-year term expiring on December 31, 2018 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, 2018 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, 2018 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 18, 2018

    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, 2018 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 2018; and

    WHEREAS,
    funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2018 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 2018 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 2018; and

    WHEREAS,
    funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2018 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 18, 2018

    Lorraine P. Carafa as Chief Financial Officer for the Deal Lake Commission
    for the year 2018 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 2018; and

    WHEREAS,
    funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2018 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 2018 at the rate of
    $225.00 per meeting and $75.00 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 2018; and

    WHEREAS,
    funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2018 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 2018 at the same hourly rate

    AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING

    January 18, 2018

    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 2018 and to conduct the 2017 Annual Audit; and

    WHEREAS,
    funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2018 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 2018 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 2018; and

    WHEREAS,
    funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2018 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 2018, at the same hourly rate

    AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING

    January 18, 2018

    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 phe Asbury Park Press be designated as the secondary
    official newspaper of the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2018.

    RECORDED VOTE:

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


    Resolution #13 – Resolution to set Meeting Schedule for 2018


    Offered by:________ Seconded by:_______

    BE IT RESOLVED
    by the Deal Lake Commission, that the following 2018 Schedule is hereby
    designated as the official Regular Calendar of the Deal Lake Commission.
    Meeting dates are as follows:

    February 15 July 19

    March 15 August 16

    April 19 September 20

    May 17 October 18

    June 21 December 6

    Reorganization meeting for 2018 – January 17, 2019

    BE IT RESOLVED
    that meetings will take place at the Borough of Interlaken Municipal
    Building, 100 Grassmere Avenue at 7:00 PM; and

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

    RECORDED VOTE:

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


    Resolution #14 – Resolution to Establish Cash Management Plan


    Offered by:________ Seconded by:________

    AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING

    January 18, 2018


    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 2018;
    and

    BE IT RESOLVED
    that Central Jersey Bank and Investor Savings Bank be named as alternated
    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__

    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

    AGENDA –REORGANIZATION MEETING

    January 18, 2018

    WHEREAS,
    Jason Taetsch has performed these services for the Commission for the years
    2016 and 2017, 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 2018 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 Regular
    Meeting,

    December 7, 2017
    (Deal, Neptune do not vote)


    Offered by:______ Seconded by:_____

    BE IT RESOLVED,
    that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission held on
    December 7, 2017 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 – Update

    6. Deal Lake Master Plan

    7. Ship & Sniff Program with Clean Ocean Action – Update

    8. Weed Treatment Plans

    9. Eagle Scout Project – Update

    AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING

    January 18, 2018

    NEW BUSINESS

    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)