DLC Meeting – June 16, 2022 – Minutes
DEAL LAKE COMMISSION
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
June 16, 2022
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 30.
ROLL CALL
| PRESENT | ABSENT | |
| Allenhurst (B. Fromer) | x | |
| Asbury Park (J. Toher) | x | |
| Deal | x | |
| Interlaken (Alt. – S. Merlin) | x | |
| Loch Arbour (M. Fernicola) | x | |
| Neptune (E. Houghtaling) | x | |
| Ocean (D. Brockel) | x |
OTHERS PRESENT:
Hunt Parry, Esq., Commission Attorney
Stephen Souza, Environmental Consultant
Peter R. Avakian, Commission Engineer
Jessie M. Joseph, Commission Clerk
Resolution #22-036 – Resolution to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
May 19, 2022
UPON MOTION of Neptune, seconded by Asbury Park, 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 May 19, 2022 be and the same are hereby approved (Deal does not vote).
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
June 16, 2022
Dr. Stephen Souza, Environmental Consultant for the DLC, gave a brief explanation of the grant.
Resolution #22-037 – Authorizing the Deal Lake Commission Environmental Consultant
and Engineer to Prepare and Submit the American Recovery Grant
Application
UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission hereby authorizes Dr. Stephen Souza of Clean Waters Consulting, Environmental Consultant for the Deal Lake Commission and Peter R. Avakian, P.E. of Leon S. Avakian, Inc., Commission Engineer to prepare and submit the application for the American Recovery Grant at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal
Resolution #22-038 – Resolution to approve Treasurer’s Report and Pay Bills
UPON MOTION of Neptune, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that the Treasurer’s Report for June 2022 be approved and the bills listed authorized for payment:
BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH:
Manasquan Bank $114,010.78
NJ Cash Management Fund 42,354.98
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT $156,365.76
RECEIPTS
Interest – Manasquan Bank (May) 39.64
Interest – Cash Management Fund (May) 21.83
Other – 2022 Assessment Ocean ($19,750); Interlaken ($10,000) – in transit 29,750.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 29,811.47
DISBURSEMENTS
2022 Appropriations
Lorraine Carafa, CFO (June) 416.67
Jessie Joseph, Admin (June) 625.00
Don Brockel, (June reimbursement storage fee) 143.22
Clean Waters Consulting, LLC 2,100.00
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June 16, 2022
Leon S. Avakian, Inc. (Invoice #18315) 660.00
Mastermix Audio Media 200.00
Hunt Parry, Esq., 2nd Qtr. Legal Fees 750.00
The New Coaster (Invoice #58717) 22.13
Verizon a/c #24xxxx875-2-0001(Invoice #9904834620) 80.49
Sub-total Disbursements 4,997.51
Grant Disbursements
319H, WM18-016:
Leon S. Avakian, Inc. (Invoice #18314) 3,037.50
Sub-total Grant Disbursements 3,037.50
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 8,035.01
BALANCES AFTER JUNE DISBURSEMENTS
Manasquan Bank $135,765.41
NJ Cash Management Fund 43,376.81
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT $178,142.22
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal
Jeannie Toher, Asbury Park Commissioner, requested the Bill List be posted on the website under a separate section along with the financials.
The Commission Clerk pointed out that they are part of the Minutes since it has never been questioned or requested before. From now on they will be sent to the webmaster to put on the website separately.
OLD BUSINESS
- 319(H) Grant Update – Peter Avakian, DLC Engineer, briefed the Commissioners on the meeting that took place with him, Don and the Chairman of the Wesley Lake Commission and some members from the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. They met to address some of the issues and concerns that the OG Camp Meeting Association had, which will be addressed by Dr. Souza and him. One of their main concerns was who will be responsible for the maintenance of the rain gardens once they are completed. The bid specs are ready to go out to bid and we are looking to have construction begin in September/October.
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June 16, 2022
Don Brockel, Commission Chairman showed pictures of all the debris that has been collected in the MTD’s.
- 319 Grant Phase I with NJIT – No Update.
- Nobility Crest – No Update.
- Shoreline Protection/Education – No Update.
- Goose/Carp Remediation – Mr. Brockel said that after the meeting he had with Ms. Toher, they would like to propose that the DLC take on goose management along the lake and bill the Towns for it. Once we have a formal quote from USDA will have a better idea of the costs per Town. It would be percentage based, but this way the entire lake would be covered. We would need permission from each town in order for this to work.
Mr. Brockel asked Dr. Souza to apply for the permit for carp remediation.
Dr. Souza will submit the permit immediately and it should be good for August/September in the area of Terrace Pond and Deal Golf Course.
- Ship & Sniff Program with Clean Ocean Action – No Update.
- Restoration of 4 lakes/ponds west of Wickapecko and Seaview Mall – No Update.
- Water Testing: Monmouth University – Ms. Toher said all of the areas are now covered for CLONET that need to be tested.
- 2022 Weed Treat Program – Mr. Brockel said that Princeton Hydro is having a problem getting the product.
Dr. Souza said there has been a supply chain issue but they should be good to go next week.
- New 319 Grant Submission – Mr. Brockel said everything has been submitted and there is no answer yet.
- New DEP Grant – Mr. Brockel said this was discussed when we passed Resolution #22-037.
- Surf Rider Clean-Up July 7th – Mr. Brockel said the event will begin at the Asbury Park Boat Ramp.
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June 16, 2022
- 2022 Assessment Update – The Commission Clerk announced all assessments have been received except for Allenhurst and Asbury Park. She will send out reminders.
- USGS Study on Blue Green Algae – Mr. Brockel reported they are going to be doing s study on Deal Lake with regard to the transfer of blue green algae and its effect on coastal lakes. There should be more information at a later meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
- Tree Ordinance – Mr. Brockel wanted to thank Ms. Toher for her work on the proposed letter supporting tree ordinance and encouraging the public to support tree ordinances. He would like the Commissioners to take this letter to their town and encourage them to do a tree ordinance.
Ms. Toher asked who is the audience for this letter? Her intention of the letter was for it to be sent to the Mayor and Council of the Towns to encourage them to draft tree ordinances.
Mr. Brockel feels it should be sent to lake residents and the Commissioners can bring it to their Mayor and Council.
There was a discussion on the tree ordinance, the role of the Deal Lake Commission in protecting the lake and shoreline, what the letter should say and who it should be going to.
Ms. Toher wanted to discuss her concerns and frustrations with getting the letter done and reaching out to our professionals, not just for this letter but for other tasks also.
There was more discussion on the subject of reaching out to the professionals.
- Osprey Nests – Mr. Brockel reported that the Rotary Group spearheaded by the Ocean Township Alternate Commissioner, has offered and is working with a group to put up Osprey Nests in Asbury Park and by the Sewerage Authority.
- Fish Stocking – Mr. Brockel said that the lake was stocked this week with 2,300 Northern Pike.
- Docks – Bruce Fromer, Borough of Allenhurst Commissioner, reported on the discussion he had with a representative from Tidelands Management. The bottom line is docks are not well regulated.
Dr. Souza gave a brief explanation of how the regulations for docks are supported by Freshwater Wetland and Flood Hazard Rules.
There was more discussion on docks and the enforcement of building them on the lake.
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June 16, 2022
COMMISSIONER’S LAST WORD
Jeannie Toher, City of Asbury Park Commissioner, wanted to continue to discuss the protocols and acceptable use of the professional’s time.
Steve Merlin, Borough of Interlaken Alternate, suggested putting together a standard operating procedure regarding the contacting of the professionals.
Bruce Fromer, Borough of Allenhurst Commissioner, commented on the contacting of the DLC professionals, since they are paid, all questions should be funneled through Don who is the Chairman. He also wanted to mention how beautiful the flowers look on the southeast corner of the lake – kudos to Asbury Park.
Margot Fernicola, Village of Loch Arbour Commissioner, said Loch Arbour is working on a tree ordinance and they don’t need a letter sent to them.
Eric Houghtaling, Township of Neptune Commissioner, wanted to warn everyone if they see a Tree of Heaven plant to take it down. They host spotted lantern flies, which is a very invasive insect.
PUBLIC HEARING
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Neptune, moved that the meeting be opened to the public.
James Veach had the following comments:
- As a recent addition to the Shade Tree Commission in Ocean Township, he is disappointed to hear that the DLC is not sending the Ordinance to the Mayor’s and Councils.
- He feels access to the Consultants should be for everyone.
- Would like to see more transparency
- Glad Ms. Toher urged the posting of the Bill List under a separate section on the DLC website
There being no further comments and UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Neptune, carried that the public hearing be closed. There being no further business and UPON MOTION of Neptune, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the meeting be finally adjourned at 8:29 PM.
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Jessie M. Joseph, RMC
Commission Clerk