DLC Meeting – January 18th, 2024 – Minutes
DEAL LAKE COMMISSION
MINUTES – REORGANIZATION MEETING
JANUARY 18, 2024
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 9, 2023, 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 (B. Fromer) | x | |
| Asbury Park (J. Toher) | x | |
| Deal | x | |
| Interlaken (C. Roarty) | x | |
| Loch Arbour (M. Fernicola) | x | |
| Neptune | x | |
| Ocean (D. Brockel) | x |
OTHERS PRESENT:
Hunt Parry, Esq., Commission Attorney
Dr. Stephen Souza, Environmental Consultant
Jessie M. Joseph, Commission Clerk
Resolution #24-001 – Resolution to Appoint Clerk
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Interlaken, 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 2024; and
WHEREAS, the funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2024 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 2024 at the rate of $8,100.00 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 #24-002 – Resolution to Appoint Chairman
UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Loch Arbour, 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 2024. 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, 2024 or until his successor has been duly appointed .
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #24-003 – Resolution to Appoint Vice-Chairman
UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Loch Arbour, 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 2024. There being no other nominations, and UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Loch Arbour, carried that nominations be closed.
UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, 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 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, 2024 or until her successor is duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #24-004 – Resolution to Appoint Treasurer
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Loch Arbour, carried that Bruce Fromer of the Borough of Allenhurst, be and he is hereby nominated to serve as Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for 2024. There being no other nominations, and UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Interlaken, carried that nominations be closed.
UPON MOTION of Loch Arbour, 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 Bruce Fromer of the Borough of Allenhurst be and he is hereby appointed Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2024 or until his successor be duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #24-005 – Resolution to Appoint Deputy Treasurer
UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Interlaken, carried that Margot Fernicola of the Village of Loch Arbour be and she is hereby nominated to serve as Deputy Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for 2024. There being no further nominations, and UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that nominations be closed.
UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Asbury Park, 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 Deputy Treasurer of the
Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2024 or until his successor be duly appointed.
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RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #24-006 – Resolution to Appoint Secretary
UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, 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 2024. There being no other nominations, and UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Interlaken, carried that nominations be closed.
UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, 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, 2024 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 2024 Officers.
Resolution #24-007 – Resolution to Appoint Chief Financial Officer
UPON MOTION of Ocean, 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 2024; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2024 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 2024 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 Abour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #24-008 – Resolution to Appoint Attorney
UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Interlaken, 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 2024; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2024 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 Hunt Parry, Esq., as Attorney for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2024 at a 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, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
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Resolution #24-009 – Resolution to Appoint Engineer
UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Asbury Park, 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 2024; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2024 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 2024 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 $10,000.00; 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 #24-010 – 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 vise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2024 and to conduct the 2023 Annual Audit; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2024 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 the services of Robert A. Hulsart and Company as Auditor for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2024 at a 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 #24-011 – 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 2024; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2024 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 Dr. Stephen Souza of Clean Water Consulting Services as Environmental Consultant for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2024 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.
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RECORED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #24-012 – Resolution to Appoint Environmental Consultant for Special Projects
UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Allenhurst, 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 2024 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 2024, 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.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #24-013 – Resolution to Establish Official Newspapers
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Allenhurst, 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.
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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 2024.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #24-014 – Resolution to Set Meeting Schedule for 2024
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Allenhurst, 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 2024; 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 2024 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
- Special Meetings – as needed and advertised according to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act
February 15 July 18
March 21 August 15
April 18 September 19
May 16 October 17
June 20 November (No Meeting)
December 5
Re-Organization meeting for 2025 – January 16, 2025
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:
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- 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 #24-015 – Resolution to Establish a Cash Management Plan
UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Interlaken, 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 2024; and
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 – Bruce Fromer
Deputy Treasurer – Margot Fernicola
Chief Financial Officer – Richard Gartz
NJ Cash Management Fund ***.*****9891 Chairman – Don Brockel
Treasurer – Bruce Fromer
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Deputy Treasurer – Margot Fernicola
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 #24-016 – Resolution to Appoint Webmaster
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 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 2024 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.
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RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #24-017 – Authorize the 2024 Rental of a Storage Unit for the Deal Lake
Commission in an amount not to exceed $1,850.00
UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the following Resolution, be and the same is hereby adopted:
WHEREAS, over the years the Deal Lake Commission has accumulated a large quantity of rakes, shovels, trimmers and supplies which are used during lake clean-ups and at other times during the year; and
WHEREAS, there exists the need for a storage unit to store those items and other equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby authorize the Commission Chairman to rent a storage unit for the year 2024 in an amount not to exceed $1,850.00.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
Resolution #24-018 – Resolution to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting,
December 21, 2023
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Ocean, 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 21, 2023 be and the same are hereby approved (Deal and Neptune do not vote).
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
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Resolution #24-019 – Resolution to Approve Treasurer’s Report and Pay Bills of the Deal
Lake Commission – January 18, 2024
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded Ocean, carried that the following Treasurer’s Report for January 18, 2024 be approved and the bills listed authorized for payment:
BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH
Manasquan Bank $ 18,602.29
NJ Cash Management Fund 44,933.27
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT $ 63,535.56
RECEIPTS:
INTEREST – Manasquan Bank, 2023 $ 123.46
INTEREST – NJ Cash Management Fund, December, 2023 204.36
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 327.82
TOTAL AVAILABLE $ 63,863.38
DISBURSEMENTS:
2023 Appropriations:
JCP&L (10/26/23-11/25/23 Bal Due) & 11/28/23-12/27/23) $ 67.19
Verizon (11/24/23 – 12/23/23) 39.99
Clean Waters Consulting, LLC ( 12/1/23-12/31/23) 1,050.50
Mastermix Audio Media, LLC (3rd & 4th Q, 2023 Zoom, etc) 1,102.30
Sub-Total 2,259.98
2024 Appropriations:
Don Brockel – Storage Unit Rental – January 2024 $ 153.81
Jessie M. Joseph – Stamps 13.20
Sub-Total 166.01
GRANT DISBURSEMENTS:
DLC – 22-02 Water Quality Improvement Grant:
LSA, Inc. – Water Quality Improvements (Invoice #25381) $ 8,583.75
Sub-Total Grants $ 8,583.75
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS FOR APPROVAL 01/18/2024 $ 11,009.74
TOTAL BALANCES $ 52,853.64
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DETAIL OF BALANCES:
Manasquan Bank $ 7,716.01
NJ Cash Management Fund 45,137.63
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT $ 52,853.64
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
OLD BUSINESS
Don Brockel, Commission Chairman, welcomed everyone to the 2024 meeting of the Deal Lake Commission. He announced the Commission had discussed doing hybrid meetings and this is the first one.
- 319(H) Grant (2017) – Mr. Brockel reported that the project is finished and we are waiting for the final report from Princeton Hydro so it can be submitted and our funds released.
- Shoreline Protection/Education – Mr. Brockel had no update. Jeannie Toher the City of Asbury Park Commissioner, will draft up another letter to Robert Clark from the DEP asking for a meeting with his staff and members of the DLC to discuss the issues of violations on the lake that are not being addressed in a timely manner.
- Goose/Carp Remediation – Jessie Joseph, Commission Clerk, reported the 2024 cost for the DLC to again enter into an Agreement with the USDA do the Goose Remediation through the DLC as opposed to each Municipality, will be $4,657.00. It went up over $1,000.00 from 2023, but it is still less expensive for the DLC to enter into the Agreement and bill each Municipality for their share. She also reported that Allenhurst and Loch Arbour have just reimbursed the DLC for their share from 2023.
After a brief discussion, the Commissioners were all in Agreement that the program was a success and they would like to continue for the 2024 season.
Resolution #24-020 – Authorizing the Deal Lake Commission to enter into a Cooperative
Service Agreement with the USDA for 2024 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
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WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission entered into an Agreement for the USDA to manage the goose addling along Deal Lake for the 2023 season; and
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission would like to continue such services and has received the 2024 Agreement from the USDA in the amount of $4,657.00 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 2024 season at a cost not to exceed $4,657.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each municipality will be billed separately for the gooses remediations service.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
- Restoration of 4 lakes/ponds west of Wickapecko Drive – No Update.
- New DEP Stormwater Management Grant – Mr. Brockel showed the proposed plan which he hopes should be finalized and ready to go next month.
Dr. Stephen Souza, DLC Environmental Consultant, gave a brief explanation of the grant project and the benefits it will have on the lake.
NEW BUSINESS
- Request for Support for a Bottle Return Bill in New Jersey – Jeff Gold said Clean Water Action and other environmental groups are looking for support of a bottle return bill in New Jersey. He explained the benefits of the bill and was looking for the DLC to give Don Brockel the authorization to sign a petition on behalf of the DLC in support of the Bottle Bill. The Commissioners were all in favor.
Resolution #24-021 – Support for a Bottle Bill in New Jersey
UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
WHEREAS, despite people’s best intentions, most beverage containers are not being recycled and they end up co-mingled with trash, littered in the environment, washed down storm drains, send to landfills or burned in incinerators; and
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WHEREAS, Clean Water Action along with other environmental groups are advocating the passage of a deposit return on most beverage containers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby supports Clean Water Action and their efforts to promote a Deposit Return System; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission is hereby authorized to sign a petition on behalf of the Deal Lake Commission supporting the “Bottle Bill.”
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
- Mr. Brockel reported on the following:
* Flume status will be on Facebook and X
* New electric meters installed at the flume
COMMISSIONER’S LAST WORD
- Bruce Fromer, Borough of Allenhurst Commissioner, commented on the good job controlling the water in the last storm,
- Jeannie Toher, City of Asbury Park Commissioner, thanked all of the water testers. We now have two new volunteers. She would like to have all of the volunteers come to the February meeting to be recognized by the DLC.
The Commission Clerk will have Certificates of Appreciation done for each volunteer.
- Carolyn Roarty, Borough of Interlaken Commissioner, agreed that the lake management these past few storms has been handled well. She also wanted to remind the public to please clean up after their dogs.
- Margot Fernicola, Village of Loch Arbour Commissioner, also wanted to remind residents to pick up after their dogs. She cannot stress enough to the residents that everything you do at your house can affect the lake. She also announced the Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps this year will be on April 13th and October 19th. Again, thanked Don for all his help and support.
- Don Brockel, Commission Chairman and Township of Ocean Commissioner, wanted to thank Tom Reu from Ocean Township and Ed Winder from Asbury Park for all of their help.
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PUBLIC HEARING
UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, moved that the meeting be opened to the public.
Brian Mullins, Ocean Township resident, had questions, comments, and concerns about the level of Hollow Brook. He would like to request someone come out and see what is going on.
Mr. Brockel will speak to the Ocean Township Engineer and the Monmouth County Engineer.
Ms. Toher has also been in touch with the County.
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 Allenhurst, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that the meeting be finally adjourned at 7:50 PM.
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Jessie M. Joseph, RMC
Commission Clerk