DLC Meeting – January 15, 2026 – Minutes
DEAL LAKE COMMISSION
MINUTES – REORGANIZATION MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission was held in the Borough of Interlaken Municipal Building, 100 Grassmere Avenue and 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 6, 2025, 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 (B. Coffey) | x | |
| Interlaken (C. Roarty) | x | |
| Loch Arbour (M. Fernicola) | x | |
| Neptune | x | |
| Ocean (D. Brockel) | x |
OTHERS PRESENT:
Dr. Stephen Souza, Environmental Consultant
Peter Avakian, Commission Engineer
Jessie M. Joseph, Commission Clerk
Resolution #26-001 – Resolution to Appoint Clerk
UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Allenhurst, 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 2026; and
WHEREAS, the funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2026 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
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Jessie M. Joseph, as Clerk for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2025 at the rate of $8,200.00 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, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #26-002 – Resolution to Appoint Chairman
UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Interlaken, 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 2026. There being no other nominations, and UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Loch Arbour, carried that nominations be closed.
UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Loch Arbour, 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, 2026 or until his successor has been duly appointed .
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #26-003 – 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 2026. There being no other nominations, and UPON MOTION of Loch Arbour, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that nominations be closed.
UPON MOTION of Loch Arbour, 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 Carolyn Roarty of the Borough of Interlaken be and she is hereby appointed Vice-Chairman of
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the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026 or until her successor is duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #26-004 – Resolution to Appoint Treasurer
UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Allenhurst, carried Margot Fernicola of the Village of Loch Arbour, be and she is hereby nominated to serve as Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for 2026. There being no other nominations, and UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Loch Arbour, carried that nominations be closed.
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Loch Arbour, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that Margot Fernicola of the Village of Loch Arbour be and she is hereby appointed Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026 or until her successor be duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #26-005 – 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 2026. There being no further nominations, and UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Interlaken, carried that nominations be closed.
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, 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 Eric Houghtaling of the Township of Neptune be and he is hereby appointed Deputy Treasurer of the
Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2026 or until her successor be duly appointed.
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RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #26-006 – Resolution to Appoint Secretary
UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Ocean, 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 2026. There being no other nominations, and UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, carried that nominations be closed.
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 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, 2026 or until her successor be duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
The Commission Clerk administered the Oaths of Office to the Commission 2026 Officers.
Resolution #26-007 – Resolution to Appoint Chief Financial Officer
UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
WHEREAS, there exists a need for a Chief Financial Officer to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2026; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2026 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 Richard Gartz as Chief Financial Officer for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2026 at the rate of $7,800.00 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. 40:A:11-1.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #26-008 – Resolution to Appoint Attorney
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 an Attorney to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2026; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2026 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 Paul V. Fernicola, Esq. as Attorney for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2026 at the rate of $250.00 per meeting and $150.00 per hour for other Commission business and litigation at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00; 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, Ocean
Nays: None
Abstain: Loch Arbour
Absent: Deal, Neptune
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Resolution #26-009 – Resolution to Appoint Engineer
UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Allenhurst, 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 2026; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2026 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 2026 at the same hourly rate presently charged the Commission in accordance with a contract on file with the Commission Clerk at a cost not to exceed $8,500.00; 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, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #26-010 – 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 2026; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2026 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 Dr. Stephen Souza of Clean Water Consulting Services as Environmental Consultant for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2026 at the same hourly rate presently charged the Commission and is in accordance
with a contract on file with the Commission Clerk at a cost not to exceed $7,000.00; 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.
RECORED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #26-011 – Resolution to Appoint Environmental Consultant for Special Projects
UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
WHEREAS, there exists a need from to time to engage the services of an Environmental Consultant to assist the Deal Lake Commission for special projects; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2026 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, Inc., as the Environmental Consultant for special projects for 2026, at the same hourly rate 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.
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RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #26-012 – Resolution to Establish Official Newspapers
UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Asbury Park, 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 2026.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #26-013 – Resolution to Set Meeting Schedule for 2026
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Loch Arbour, 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 2026; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, the Deal Lake Commission will now hold their meetings both remotely and in person on the regularly scheduled meeting dates and times; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the following 2026 schedule is hereby designated as the official Calendar of the Deal Lake Commission. Meeting dates are as follows:
- Workshop Meetings – when needed and advertised will be held at 6:00 p.m. or as otherwise advertised
- Public Meetings – beginning at 7:00 p.m. or as otherwise advertised
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- Special Meetings – as needed and advertised according to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act
February 19 July 2
March 19 August 20
April 16 September 17
May 14 October 15
June 18 November (No Meeting)
December 3
Re-Organization meeting for 2027 – January 21, 2027
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:
- Majority of the Deal Lake Commission acting by Resolution
- Commission Chairman
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 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:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #26-014 – Resolution to Establish a Cash Management Plan
UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Ocean, 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 2026; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Central Jersey Bank and Citizen 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 – Don Brockel
Treasurer – Margot Fernicola
Deputy Treasurer – Eric Houghtaling
Chief Financial Officer – Richard Gartz
NJ Cash Management Fund ***.*****9891 Chairman – Don Brockel
Treasurer – Margot Fernicola
Deputy Treasurer – Eric Houghtaling
Chief Financial Officer – Richard Gartz
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
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, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #26-015 – Resolution to Appoint Webmaster
UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
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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 2026 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.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #26-016 – Resolution to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting,
December 4, 2025
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, 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 4, 2025 be and the same are hereby approved (Allenhurst does not vote).
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Abstain: Allenhurst
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #26-017 – Resolution to Approve Treasurer’s Report and Pay Bills of the Deal
Lake Commission – January 15, 2026
UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded Deal, Ocean that the following Treasurer’s Report for January 15, 2026 be approved and the bills listed authorized for payment:
BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH
Manasquan Bank $296,325.62
NJ Cash Management Fund 16,778.38
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TOTAL ON DEPOSIT $313,104.00
RECEIPTS:
City of Asbury Park – 2025 Assessment & Goose Remediation $ 12,006.16
Interest – Manasquan Bank, December 2025 756.26
Interest – NJ Cash Management Fund, December, 2025 53.90
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 12,816.32
TOTAL AVAILABLE $325,920.32
DISBURSEMENTS:
2024 Appropriations:
JCP&L (11/25/25-12/22/25) $ 45.63
Verizon (11/24/25 – 12/23/25) 40.03
Clean Waters Consulting, LLC (12/1/25-12/31/25) 350.00
LSA Inc. – (Invoice 33975) 390.00
Paul V. Fernicola & Associates – Legal Services 325.00
Mastermix Audio Media, LLC- 4thQ-2025 Services, Zoom 554.36
Sub-Total 1,705.02
2026 Appropriations:
Richard Gartz – CFO Services (Jan. 2026) 650.00
Jessie M. Joseph – Clerk Services (Jan. 2026) 675.00
Extra Space Storage – Unit Rental (Jan. 2026) 152.00
Sub-Total 1,477.81
DLC – 22-02 Water Quality Improvement Grant:
LSA Inc. – Water Quality Improvements (Inv. 33976) $ 3,472.50
Clean Water Consulting, LLC (Task #8) 900.00
Sub-Total Grants $ 4,372.50
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS FOR APPROVAL 1/15/2026 $ 7,555.33
TOTAL BALANCES $318,364.99 80,290.13
DETAIL OF BALANCES:
Manasquan Bank $301,532.71
NJ Cash Management Fund 16,832.28
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT $318,364.99
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RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
OLD BUSINESS
- Shoreline Protection/Education – Jeannie Toher, City of Asbury Park Commissioner, has requested a meeting between the NJDEP enforcement people and Dr. Souza (Commission Environmental Consultant), Mr. Avakian (Commission Engineer), Chairman Brockel and Commissioner Toher for March. Waiting to hear back.
- 2022 NJDEP Stormwater Management Grant for Seaview Mall – Peter Avakian, Commission Engineer, said he is still trying to figure out the rationale of NJDEP’s denying the use of the proposed ‘Vortex’ MTD units utilized on previously approved NJDEP projects, that have proven to be successful. The rejection e-mail was received on January 14, 2026 and the revised plans need to be submitted to NJDEP by January 16, 2026. He went over the two viable options. The Filtera Box design and the Nutrient Separating Baffle Box design.
Dr. Stephen Souza, Commission Environmental Consultant, explained how both boxes work.
After a lengthy discussion on the project, Mr. Avakian went over the documents that will be submitted to NJDEP tomorrow by Mr. Brockel. He also went over the Water Quality Project Alternate Options & Costs Estimates. Option One is to install three (3) Nutrient Separating Baffle Boxes in lieu of the four (4) Vortex units and four (4) vegetated buffers in lieu of the four (4) raingardens and Option Two which is to install twelve (12) Filtera Boxes in lieu the four (4) Vortex Units and four (4) vegetated buffers in lieu of the four (4) raingardens.
NEW BUSINESS
- Resolution #26-018 – Authorizing the Deal Lake Commission to enter into a Cooperative
Service Agreement with the USDA for 2026 Goose Remediation
UPON Motion of Ocean, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
WHEREAS, there exists the need for a uniform goose management program along Deal Lake; and
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission entered into an Agreement for the USDA to manage the goose addling along Deal Lake for the 2026 season; and
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WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission would like to continue such services and has received the 2026 Agreement from the USDA in the amount of $5,000.00 to manage the goose addling along Deal Lake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby authorizes an Agreement between the Deal Lake Commission and the USDA to manage the goose addling along Deal Lake for the 2026 season at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each municipality will be billed separately for the goose remediations services.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
- Resolution #26-019 – Resolution Rejecting and Reauthorizing the Receipt of Bids for the
Deal Lake Commission Water Quality Improvements Grant in the
Deal Lake Watershed
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Resolution, be and the same is hereby adopted:
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission authorized the receipt of bids for the Deal Lake Commission Water Quality Improvements Grant in the Deal Lake Watershed on July 24, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Commission Clerk did duly advertise Receipt of Bids in the Coaster on August 28, 2025, scheduling a bid opening on September 16, 2025; and
WHEREAS, in connection therewith two (2) bids were received: Precise Construction, Inc., Freehold, NJ and Sewer Rat Trenchless Solutions, LLC, Ocean, NJ; and
WHEREAS, Precises Construction, Inc., Freehold, NJ was awarded the bid at a cost not to exceed $493,270.00; and
WHEREAS, review of the bid by NJDEP, it was determined that the Manufactured Treatment Devises that were proposed, were not on the list of acceptable devices by the NJDEP; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Township Engineer and the Commission Chairman that the bids be rejected due to the reason noted above.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it does hereby reject said bid for the Deal Lake Commission Water Quality Improvements Grant in the Deal Lake Watershed and further authorizes the Deal Lake Commission to re-bid said project, subject to review and approval by NJDEP; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission is hereby authorized to return the bid bond received for this project.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour
Nays: None
Abstain: Ocean
Absent: Deal, Neptune
- Stephen Myer, a representative from Leon S. Avakian’s Office, will be hosting a Workshop on Thursday February 19, 2026 at 6:30 pm prior to the Deal Lake Commission’s Regular Meeting on the Watershed Improvement Plan.
COMMISSIONER’S LAST WORD
There was no Commissioner’s Last Word at this meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Allenhurst, moved that the meeting be opened to the public.
Bob Jaroswewski, representing the Deal Lake Watershed Alliance, spoke briefly about the guided walk around the lake that he led on January 10th. There were over 30 enthusiastic participants, and he is hoping to host another walk in the Spring.
There being no further comments and UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the public hearing be closed. There being no further business and UPON MOTION Ocean, seconded by Loch Arbour, carried that the meeting be finally adjourned at 8:20PM.
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Jessie M. Joseph, RMC
Commission Clerk