DLC Meeting – April 20, 2023 – Minutes
DEAL LAKE COMMISSION
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 20, 2023
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 2, 2022, 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 28.
ROLL CALL
| PRESENT | ABSENT | |
| Allenhurst (Alt. T. Mauro) | x | |
| Asbury Park (J. Toher) | x | |
| Deal | x | |
| Interlaken (Alt. S. Merlin) | x | |
| Loch Arbour (Alt. M. Nowlin) | x | |
| Neptune | x | |
| Ocean (D. Brockel) | x |
OTHERS PRESENT:
Hunt Parry, Esq., Commission Attorney
Peter R. Avakian, Commission Engineer
Dr. Stephen Souza, Environmental Consultant
Jessie M. Joseph, Commission Clerk
Resolution #23-028 – Resolution to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
March 16, 2023
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
NOW, BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission held on March 16, 2023 be and the same are hereby approved (Deal does not vote).
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
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Resolution #23-029 – Resolution to Approve Treasurer’s Report and Pay Bills
UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Loch Arbour, carried that the Treasurer’s Report for April 20, 2023 be approved and the bills listed authorized for payment.
BALANCE ON HAND PREVIOUS MONTH:
Manasquan Bank $137,311.27
NJ Cash Management Fund 42,819.24
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT $180,130.51
RECEIPTS:
Borough of Allenhurst – 2023 Assessment $ 2,750.00
Village of Loch Arbour – 2023 Assessment 3,750.00
State of NJ – WM18-016 Grn Infr Deal Lake Qtr 14 6,398.20
Interest – Manasquan Bank, March 2023 507.12
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 13,405.32
TOTAL AVAILABLE $193,535.83
DISBURSEMENTS:
2022 Appropriations
Mastermix Audio Media, LLC
(website 3rd & 4th Qtr. 2022) $ 300.00
Subtotal 300.00
2023 Appropriations:
Don Brockel – Garbage Bags, Carp trophies $ 263.55
JCP&L 58.29
Verizon 40.05
The New Coaster, LLC – Legal Advertising 34.53
Messinas – Goose Damage Control 3/21/23 475.00
Shore Security Technologies LLC
(annual inspection, maintenance) 568.00
Clean Waters Consulting, LLC 612.50
Yes Graphic (Custom Signs & Heavy Stakes) 305.00
Hunt A. Parry, Esq. (1st Qtr. 2023 Legal Fees) 750.00
USDA – APHIS (Animal & Plant Health Inspection) 128.24
Mastermix Audio Media, LLC
(Zoom subscription, website – 1st Qtr. 2023) 247.94
Sub-Total $ 3,483.10
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319H, WM18-016:
Leon S. Avakian, Inc. – Green Infrastructure Grant,
DLC 17-02 – (Invoice 21756) $ 685.00
Leon S. Avakian, Inc. – Water Quality Improvements
Grant, DLC 22-02 (Invoice 21755) 1,085.00
Sub-Total Grants $ 1,770.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS FOR APPROVAL 4/20/2023 $ 5,553.10
DETAIL OF BALANCES $ 187,982.73
Manasquan Bank $ 145,163.49
NJ Cash Management Fund 42,819.24
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT $ 187,982.73
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
OLD BUSINESS
- 2107 – 319(H) Grant – Don Brockel, Commission Chairman, reported that the project began yesterday in Ocean Grove.
Peter Avakian, Commission Engineer, said the Contractor has mobilized and marked out the locations of the rain gardens.
- Shoreline Protection/Education – Mr. Brockel voiced his frustration with DEP and their lack of enforcement once they are alerted to problems.
Jeannie Toher, City of Asbury Park Commissioner, reported at the last meeting that she had not received a response from DEP requesting a meeting. She will resend the letter.
- Goose/Carp Remediation – Mr. Brockel, said the program is working really well this year. Many nests have been destroyed. A lot of letters have been signed by residents. He is urging the
public to report the nests.
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The Asbury Park Fishing Club had a great turn out for their annual Carp Fishing Contest on April 15th. He thanked Melanie Nowlin, Alternate Commissioner for Loch Arbour, who after the event, packed up 100 lbs. of the fish on ice and transported them to Raptor Trust in Millington, NJ to be fed to the birds there. Melanie gave a brief explanation of her experience and the Raptor Trust. She also said whatever fish they don’t use will be sent to a place down south for their use.
- Restoration of 4 lakes/ponds west of Wickapecko – No Update.
- Water Testing: Monmouth University – Mr. Brockel thanked Drs. Adolf and Souza for their presentation prior to tonight’s meeting. Erin Conlon, who works with Dr. Adolf, said that CLONet needs one more volunteer. Ms. Toher will post it on the DLC website.
- New DEP Stormwater Management Grant – Mr. Brockel we are working on tweaking our submission. Dr. Souza gave a brief explanation of the changes. Once the changes are complete we will send it back to the State. After that it could still be three or four months before we get an executed contract to proceed. Mr. Brockel commented on the Coke Plant and the good job they are doing with stormwater management on the project.
- JCP&L Violation – No Update.
- 2023 Spring Clean-up – Mr. Brockel said over 50 people turned out for the clean-up at seven different locations. He wanted to point out that there were very few plastic bags this year. It appears the plastic bag ban is working.
Ms. Toher requested having DLC business cards made with our QR code placed on them. All were in agreement.
Resolution #23-033 – Authorizing Deal Lake Commission Business Cards
UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby authorizes Jeannie Toher, City of Asbury Park Commissioner, to have business cards made for the Deal Lake Commission with the Commissions’ QR code placed on them in an amount not to exceed $150.00.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
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APRIL 20, 2023
NEW BUSINESS
- Resolution #23-030 – Resolution to Appoint Auditor
UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Loch Arbour, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Auditor to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2023 and to conduct the 2022 Annual Audit; and
WHEREAS, the funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2023 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 2023 at the rate of $2,000.00; 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, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
- Resolution #23-031 – Recognizing July 2023 as Lake Appreciation Month
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
WHEREAS, lakes and reservoirs are among New Jersey’s most valuable natural resources; and
WHEREAS, lakes and reservoirs provide drinking water, irrigation, energy, recreation, scenic beauty and habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, these beneficial uses have been of vital importance to New Jersey’s history, growth and financial health; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby proclaims JULY 2023 as LAKE APPRECIATION MONTH in the State of New Jersey and invite all citizens to take due note of the observance
WHEREAS, our lakes and reservoirs improve the quality of life for all of New Jersey’s residents and their importance should not go unnoticed; and
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey recognizes the need to protect these lakes and reservoirs for future generations
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby proclaims JULY 2023 as LAKE APPRECIATION MONTH in the State of New Jersey and invite all citizens to take due note of the observance
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
- Awarding the 2023 Herbicide Treatment as Select Areas of Deal Lake – After a brief discussion it was decided to award the contract to Lake Management Services, with the stipulation they use the specific herbicide that we request.
Resolution #23-032 – Awarding the 2023 Herbicide Treat at Select Areas of Deal Lake
UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the following Resolution, be and the same is hereby adopted:
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission wishes to address the problem of excessive weed growth at various locations of Deal Lake; and
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission authorized Requests for Proposals for the 2023 Herbicide Treatment at Select Areas of Deal Lake on March 16 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Commission Clerk did duly advertise to receive Proposals for the 2023 Herbicide Treatment at Select Areas of Deal Lake in The Coaster on March 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, in connection herewith, three (3) Proposals were sent out: Princeton Hydro, LLC; Lake Management Sciences and Solitude Lake Management; and
WHEREAS, two (2) Proposals were received on April 12, 2023:
Lake Management Sciences Colonial Terrace/Terrace Pond
(Tribune, Komeen, Clipper, ProcellaCOR) $3,990.00
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Hollow Brook
(Tribune, Komeen, Clipper, ProcellaCOR) $ 665.00
Western Sunset Arm
(Tribune, Komeen, Clipper, ProcellaCOR) $ 997.50
Princeton Hydro, LLC Colonial Terrace/Terrace Pond
(Clipper SC) $6,790.00 (ProcellaCOR EC) $7,860.00
Hollow Brook
(Clipper SC) $4,270.00
(ProcellaCOR EC) $4,870.00
(Renovate MaxG) $6,970.00
Western Sunset Arm
(Clipper SC) $4,270.00
(ProcellaCOR EC) $4,870.00
(Renovate MaxG) $6,970.00
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission Chief Financial Officer has certified to the Deal Lake Commission that there are adequate funds available for the purpose of award of this contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it does hereby award a contract to Lake Management Sciences, Branchville, NJ for the 2023 Herbicide Treatment at Select Areas of Deal Lake – Terrace Pond in the amount of $3,990.00, Hollow Brook Section in the amount of $665.00 and the Western Section in the amount of $997.50 for a total bid not to exceed $6,000.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the herbicide treatment shall begin mid-May or sooner depending on the weed growth in the areas to be treated and will be completed by October 31, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Lake Management Sciences shall obtain any necessary DEP permits prior to the application of any herbicides; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the following:
Lake Management Sciences
NJDEP
Deal Lake Environmental Consultant
Deal Lake Commission Chief Financial Officer
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RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Mr. Brockel brought up the following:
- Kinglsey Avenue – In the past few months cars have been going into the lake over by Kingsley Avenue, he would like Ms. Toher to ask Asbury Park to put reflectors there to remind cars there is a lake in front of them.
- Received a call from a gentleman on the Bay Head Environmental Commission asking about our flume. They are trying to solve their flooding issues and are very interested in our flume and surge gate.
- Deal Lake Watershed Alliance Paddle – details will be on our website – May 13th – 9 am to 11 am meet at the boat ramp in Asbury Park.
- Dock on N. Edgemere Avenue in Ocean Township.
- Oil spill on Memorial Drive Asbury – no word from DEP.
- DLWA asked the DLC to attend the meet the Ocean Township Candidates event they are hosting – not a good idea.
COMMISSIONER’S LAST WORD
Jeannie Toher, Asbury Park Commissioner, is happy to see that the goose management project is taking off this year.
The following Commisisoners did not offer comments at this time:
Steven Merlin, Alternate Commissioner Borough of Interlaken
Melanie Nowlin, Alternate Commissioner Village of Loch Arbour
Tony Mauro, Alternate Commissioner, Borough of Allenhurst
Don Brockel, Chairman
PUBLIC HEARING
UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Asbury Park, moved that the meeting be opened to the public.
James Veach, Township of Ocean resident, had questions, comments and concerns about the rain gardens. Such as how much is being spent, will it help or hurt the lake, will we be monitoring the effect on the lake.
Dr. Souza explained how the grant works and that the DEP does not provide us with any money to do the direct measurements he is requesting.
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There being no further comments and UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Asbury Park, that the public hearing be closed. There being no further business and UPON MOTION Ocean, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that the meeting be finally adjourned at 7:59 PM.
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Jessie M. Joseph, RMC
Commission Clerk