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.

    Updates/Flume Status

    Flume Webcam Access (temporarily disabled)

    Upcoming Events

    DLC meetings are via Teleconference

    April 18th: DLC Meeting starts at 7:00PM

    The public can participate in both the workshop and meeting through Zoom or by calling in from any landline or cell phone to hear the meeting live.

    Click Here For Instructions to join the meetings.

    Teleconference Meetings


    All DLC Meetings and Workshops are Recorded

    You can watch Deal Lake Commission meetings and Workshops on  APTV, Optimum 77 and throughout most of Monmouth County on FiOS 28. People outside of the city can watch APTV on the APTV website, www.asburyparktv.com, or by downloading APTV app on Apple TV or Roku devices.

    View past DLC Meetings here.

    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

    MINUTES – June 16, 2016

    DEAL LAKE COMMISSION

    MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING

    June 16, 2016

    The Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission was held in the Borough of Interlaken Municipal Building, 100 Grassmere Avenue, and called to order at 7:00
    PM by the Chairman Don Brockel. After the Salute to the Flag, the Commission Clerk announced that the notice requirements of C.231, P.L. 1975, were met by
    transmitting the notice to the Commission’s official newspaper on February 11, 2016, posting where required and filing a copy of the notice with the
    Commission Clerk.

    ROLL CALL

    PRESENT

    ABSENT

    Allenhurst

    x

    Asbury Park

    x

    Deal

    x

    Interlaken

    x

    Loch Arbour

    x

    Neptune

    x

    Ocean

    x

    RESOLUTION #1 – RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MINUTES

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

    BE IT RESOLVED
    that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission held on May 19, 2016 be and the same are hereby approved.

    RECORDED VOTE:

    Ayes: Allenhurst, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean

    Nays: None

    Absent: Asbury Park, Deal, Neptune

    RESOLUTIO N #2 – RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT AND PAY BILLS

    UPON MOTION
    of Asbury Park, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Treasurer’s Report for June 16, 2016 be approved and the bills listed authorized for
    payment.

    BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH

    TD Bank, NA…………………………………………………………… $146,969.56

    NJ Cash Management Fund…………..……………………………………39,962.87

    TOTAL ON DEPOSIT…………………………………………………. $186,932.43

    RECEIPTS


    Interest – TD Bank (May)……….…………………..…………………………..10.41

    Interest – Cash Management Fund (May)…….…………………………….…..13.37

    Other – 2016 Assessments – in transit (Loch Arbour)………………………3,750.00

    MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING

    June 16, 2016

    TOTAL RECEIPTS……………………………………………………..……3,773.77

    DISBURSEMENTS


    Lorraine Carafa (June)……………..……………….……..…..……………….216.67

    Jessie Joseph (June)….…………………………………………………………..408.33

    Princeton Hydro, LLC (Invoice #28955 – $543.00; #29020 – $3,500

    (Resiliency Grant)……………………………………………………………………………4,043.00


    Hunt Parry, Esq. (2nd Qtr. 2016)…..…………………………………………..675.00

    TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS…….…………………………………………$5,343.00

    BALANCES AFTER JUNE DISBURSEMENTS

    TD Bank, NA……………………………………………………..……..$145,386.96

    NJ Cash Management Fund…………………………………………………..39,976.24

    TOTAL ON DEPOSIT…………………………………………………. $185,863.20

    RECORDED VOTE:

    Ayes: Allenhurst, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean

    Nays: None

    Absent: Asbury Park, Deal, Neptune

    OLD BUSINESS

    1. Flood Hazard Risk Reduction Resiliency Grant Program – Mr. Avakian reported that the grant was submitted on behalf of the Deal Lake Commission in
    mid-April. They have been overwhelmed with applications and are not even close to completing the reviews. He also forwarded the letter of support from
    Congressman Pallone. He again reviewed what projects the DLC is looking to address with this Grant. The Loch Arbour representative said she will reach out
    to her neighbors that had damage from Super Storm Sandy that was not reported.

    2. Beach Replenishment Mr. Brockel said he is still waiting to hear from the ACoE regarding the sluice gate contract.

    Mr. Avakian said he is concerned that they overfilled the beach too close to the flume. He will keep an eye on it.

    3. Sunset Avenue Bridge Replacement – Mr. Brockel said the bridge is basically done except for a few minor issues. They are still working
    on the bottom of the bridge and will landscape in the fall, but overall it looks pretty good.

    4. Deal Lake Master Plan – Upon a motion from Interlaken, seconded by Ocean it was moved to table this item until the fall. All were in favor.

    MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING

    June 16, 2016

    5. Bridge 11 (Interlaken to Loch Arbour) – Mr. Brockel reported that the sewer pipe is still not fixed.

    Mr. Avakian is meeting with the Contractor tomorrow and he will find out the answers to the questions and concerns of the Commissioners. He also pointed
    out that they removed the irrigation system from the roundabout and never replaced it. He will find out why.

    6. Watershed AmbassadorNot present at the meeting. No report.

    7. 319(h) Grant – Dr. Souza said the DEP is still reviewing the applications and should make an announcement in the next month or so.

    8. NJ Transit letterMr. Avakian reported that he had e-mailed Tom Clarke from NJ Transit and as of this date there is still no response
    from him.

    9. Princeton Hydro’s Proposal to provide water quality monitoring services in 2016 – Dr. Souza presented a proposal to the DLC for Water Quality Monitoring
    Services for the summer of 2016.

    Mr. Nissim the Interlaken representative, suggested reaching out Professor Tiedemann from Monmouth University to see if he has a program where they can
    recruit some students to do the monitoring. Dr. Souza said he would reach out to Professor Tiedemann.

    10. NRCS – Mr. Brockel reported that technically the project is closed. The DEP is aware that there is an issue with the lack of grass growing back in some
    spots and they are monitoring the site.

    NEW BUSINESS

    1. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association – Dr. Souza explained the action alert that was received regarding the NJDEP’s new Flood Hazard Rules. He
    said it will increase the ease in which a permit can be issued in a buffer area. The alert will be posted on the DLC website.

    2. Mr. Brockel said that he will be attending a free workshop on June 29 given by the EPA Region 2 and NJDEP. The workshop will address the ways
    that their agencies use water quality data received to identify and prioritize waterways restoration.

    3. Dean’s Natural Market – Mr. Brockel said he has received plans for the DLC to review that were submitted to the Ocean Township Planning Board from
    Dean’s Natural Market. After reviewing the plans, the DLC has major issues with the removal of trees and the lack of non-compliance with stormwater
    regulations. Mr. Brockel will be sending a memo to the Ocean Township Planning Board on behalf of the DLC stating their concerns.

    There being no further comments, and UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Ocean, carried that the public hearing be closed. There being no further
    business, and UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Ocean, carried that the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 PM.

    ______________________________

    Jessie M. Joseph, RMC

    Commission Clerk