Meeting – December 7, 2017 – Minutes

DEAL LAKE COMMISSION

MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING

DECEMBER 7, 2017

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 Commission Chairman Don Brockel. 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, 2017, 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 the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting, October 12, 2017

(Deal and Neptune do not vote)

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
October 12, 2017 be and the same are hereby approved.

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Deal, Neptune

RESOLUTION # 2 – Resolution to Approve Treasurer’s Report and Authorize
Payment of Bills

UPON MOTION
of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Treasurer’s
Report for December 7, 2017 be approved and the bills listed authorized for
payment.

BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH

Manasquan Bank (corrected balance)……………………………………..$124,899.55

NJ Cash Management Fund………………………………………………….40,308.33

TOTAL ON DEPOSIT………………………………………………………..….$165,197.88

RECEIPTS

Interest – Cash Management Fund (October)…………………………………….35.58

Interest – Manasquan Bank (July through November 30)………………….……125.89

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Other………………………………………………………………………………0.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS…………………………………………………………………….161.47

DISBURSEMENTS

Lorraine Carafa, CFO, November/December………………………………….433.34

Jessie Joseph, Admin., Nov/Dec.; reimburse water lowering
permit………….818.66

Hunt Parry, Esq., 4^th Qtr.
Legal…………………………………………………………..450.00

Leon S. Avakian, Inc. Inv.#02663-1,222.50;
#02664-$460………………………..1,682.50

Jason Taetsch, 4^th Qtr. Web
services……………………………………………….200.00

Princeton Hydro, LLC, #32462-279.95; #32448-$1,524……….…………….1,803.95

Julian Ramos, Landscaping…………………………………………………..1,000.00

Clean Ocean Action, Inv #342……………………………………………….1,950.00

JCP&L, a/c #100 xxx xxx 368…………………………………………………..24.00

The New Coaster, #49692-$560.; #49635-$12.13; #49580-$12.13……………584.26

TOTAL DISBURSEMEMNTS……………………………………………………..8,946.71

BALANCES AFTER AUGUST DISBURSEMENTS

Manasquan Bank ……………………………………..…………………..$116,078.73

NJ Cash Management Fund…………………………………………………..40,343.91

TOTAL ON DEPOSIT…………………………………………………………..$156,422.64

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean

Nays: None

Absent: Deal, Neptune

OLD BUSINESS

1. Beach Replenishment/Flume Electrification Update – Hunt Parry,
Commission Attorney, reported that the revised contracts have come back and
were forwarded to Ocean Township.

Mr. Avakian went on to say that the ACoE has agreed to fund the project. He
will be putting together a proposal for the project

Resolution #3 –

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

WHEREAS,
the Deal Lake Commission, a municipal corporation of the State of New
Jersey, will be entering into an agreement with the Department of
Environmental Protection for improvements to the Deal Lake Gatehouse and
Sluice Gate Automation; and

WHEREAS,
there will be engineering, environmental and legal costs associated with
the project not covered in the agreement.

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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
by the Deal Lake Commission that it authorizes and agrees to pay for any
outstanding engineering, environmental and legal costs associated with the
agreement in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. The availability of the
funds for such purposes, whether cash, service of property is hereby
certified.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Deal Lake Commission agrees to comply with all applicable federal,
State and municipal laws, rules and regulations in its performance pursuant
to the agreement.

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean

Nays: None

Absent: Deal, Neptune

2. Bridge Update: Interlaken to Loch Arbour Bridge – Mr. Avakian reported
that Precise Construction finished the directional drill of the 18 and 20
inch pipes. We are waiting on the connection details. After the connection
Precise Construction will finish the remaining bulkhead wall and all of the
punch list items.

3. 319(h) Grant – Mr. Avakian gave a brief overview of the grant. Jeannie
Tohler, Asbury Park Commissioner, asked what part of the project would be
started first. Mr. Avakian said we are

going to start with the MTD design first.

Resolution #4 – Resolution to accept the 319H Grant Award in the amount
of $735,000.00 with required match of $82,300.00 for a total of
$817,300.00

UPON MOTION
of Allenhurst, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that the following
Resolution be adopted:

WHEREAS
, it is in the best interests of the Deal Lake Commission, a municipal
corporation of the State of New Jersey, to obtain a grant from the State of
New Jersey in the amount of $735,000.00 to fund the following projects:

1. Deal Lake – 2 curb-side tree boxes and one MTD

2. Sunset Lake – 5 curb-side tree boxes and 2 floating wetland islands

3. Wesley Lake – 4 curb-side tree boxes and a linear bioswale/vegetated
buffer

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Deal Lake Commission that Don

Brockel or the successor to the office of the Commission Chairman is (a)
authorized to make application for such a grant, (b) to execute a grant
agreement with the State for a grant in the amount of not less than
$735,000.00, (c) to execute any amendments thereto.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Deal Lake Commission authorizes and agrees to match not less than
$82,300.00, in compliance with the match requirements of the agreement. The
availability of the match for such purposes, whether cash, service or
property, is hereby certified. All of the match will be made up of in-kind
services.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable federal, State and
municipal laws, rules and regulations in its performance pursuant to this
agreement.

RECORED VOTE:

Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean

Nays: None

Absent: Deal, Neptune

4. Organic Material Removal: Fireman’s Pond – Mr. Avakian reported that the
project is underway. There have been four treatments and as of this date an
analysis has not yet been done.

5. MTD Clean-outs – Mr. Brockel said this is an on-going project. They were
cleaned out the week before the clean-up.

6. Water Testing: Monmouth University – To be held until the end of the
meeting.

7. Monmouth County Water Testing – Mr. Brockel explained that this too is
an on-going project.

8. Deal Lake Master Plan – Mr. Brockel likes how the present report reads
but would like to incorporate the recent 319(h) Grant and the Flume
Electrification into the plan as well as the DLC’s long term goals. Donald
Nissim, Interlaken Commissioner, suggested a section in the plan explaining
exactly what the Commission can and cannot do. This will be addressed at
the meeting in January.

9. Ship & Sniff Program with Clean Ocean Action – Mr. Brockel reported
that of the 26 samples

taken, 13 came back positive for human waste. He has notified the County
and State along with TOSA. A wet test has not been done yet, due to lack of
rain.

10. McGillicuddy’s Shoreline Update – Mr. Brockel said he did reach out to
the owners again and nothing has been done. He will keep after them and he
will also notify the Health Department.

11. Fall Clean-Up – Mr. Brockel said it was a tremendous success.

12. Weed Treatment Plans – Dr. Souza was not at the meeting. This will be
held until the January meeting.

13. Eagle Scout Project – Mr. Brockel reported the project is underway.

NEW BUSINESS

1.

Resolution # 5 – Resolution to approve the proposed 2018 Budget and
Assessments

UPON MOTION
of Allenhurst, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following budget
for the year 2018 be approved as proposed and the Clerk be directed to
notify the constituent municipalities of their 2018 assessments.

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REVENUES
Allenhurst	$ 2,750.00
Asbury Park	11,000.00
Deal	1,750.00
Interlaken	10,000.00
Loch Arbour	3,750.00
Neptune	1,000.00
Ocean	19,750.00
Surplus Applied	29,000.00
319 H Grant	735,000.00
DEP/Army Corps of Engineers	550,000.00
TOTAL REVENUES ANTICIPATED FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS	$1,364.000.00
EXPENDITURES:
401 – Administration (Clerk and CFO)	$ 8,100.00
402- Postage	300.00
403 – Supplies	500.00
404 – Advertising	3,000.00
411 – Legal Fees	2,475.00
413 – Insurance	4,000.00
420 – Engineering	6,000.00
430 – Audit Fees	2,250.00
LAKE MAINTENANCE:
442 – Environmental Consultant	$ 6,000.00
443 – General Lake Maintenance	40,875.00
OTHER:
450 – Special Projects including website hosting/maintenance	$ 4,000.00
470 – Utility Expenses	1,500.00
Sub-total Operating Expenditures	79,000.00
480 – Grants
319H Grant	735,000.00
DEP/Army Corps of Engineers (Flume)	550,000.00
Sub-total Grants	1,285,000.00
TOTAL EXPENSES	$1,364,000.00

RECORDED VOTE

Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean

Nays: None

Absent: Deal, Neptune

2.

Resolution #6 – Authorizing the rental of a storage unit for the Deal
Lake Commission

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UPON MOTION
of Allenhurst, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that the following
Resolution be adopted:

WHEREAS,
over the years the Deal Lake Commission has accumulated a large quantity of

rakes, shovels, gloves, trimers and supplies which are used during the lake
clean-ups and at other times during the year; and

WHEREAS,
there exists a need for storage unit to store the items and other
equipment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby

authorizes the Commission Chairman to rent a storage unit for the year 2018
in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour

Nays: None

Abstain: Ocean

Absent: Deal, Neptune

3. 2018 Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Program – Hold

4. Eagles – The Eagles have started building a nest on the light poles
located at Asbury Park High School.

5. Report to DEP for illegal leaf dumping – Mr. Brockel reported that after
numerous attempts were made in contacting the homeowners involved in
dumping leaves into the lake, he has reported the 5 houses to the DEP for
illegal dumping of leaves into the lake.

6. 2018 Water Lowering Permit – The Clerk reported the 2018 permit has been
applied for.

7. Request to DEP for stocking Bass in the lake – Mr. Brockel will be
sending a formal request to the DEP asking them to stock the lake with bass
this upcoming season.

8. 2018 Carp extraction plan – Hold

9. 2018 Website revamp and cleanup – Mr. Brockel will be having a meeting
along with the Asbury Park Commissioner and the DLC webmaster to try and
revamp the DLC website.

10. Colonial Terrace Homeowners Association – Mr. Brockel said he is
working with the Ocean Township Mayor and the new developers of Seaview
Square Mall to help with the drainage, problems, weed treatments, water
testing and other issues with the lake in the Colonial Terrace section

11. Sign Requests – Mr. Brockel will be sending a letter to State and
County Road Departments to place reflective Deal Lake signs at bridges.

12. Railroad crossing in Allenhurst – Mr. Brockel will be drawing up a
letter of support for Allenhurst to keep the railroad crossing open.

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13. Boom reinstalled – Mr. Nissim, Interlaken Commissioner, reinstalled the
boom by the boat ramp outfall pipe.

14. Landscaping Grant – Erin Dolan, Loch Arbour Commissioner, attended the
December meeting of the Village of Loch Arbour, with a request from a
resident of Loch Arbour who would like to make a donation to the DLC to
have some trees planted along Deal Lake. The Loch Arbour Commissioners
asked for a proposed plan for them to approve before the DLC proceeds with
any plantings since the property is in Loch Arbour. The DLC Commissioners
were all in agreement that they would hire a landscape architect at a cost
not to exceed $1,000.00 to draw up plans for the project and Loch Arbour’s
approval.

Resolution #7 –

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

WHEREAS,
the Deal Lake Commission would like to hire a Landscape Architect to draw
up plans for the planting of trees along Deal Lake in the Village of Loch
Arbour in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00.

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean

Nays: None

Absent: Deal, Neptune

15. Number of Houses, Businesses, Apartments & Condos – Mr. Brockel
would like each Commissioner to check with their municipality to see how
many businesses, houses, apartments and condos are locatedon the lake.

16. 2018 Re-Appointments – The Commission Clerk reported that the letters
have been sent to the Commissions participating municipalities reminding
them to appoint or re-appointment their Commissioner and Alternate by our
January 18, 2018 meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING

UPON MOTION
of Allenhurst, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the meeting be opened
to the public for comments.

Dr. John Tiedemann from Monmouth University gave a brief history of the
Deal Lake water monitoring project. He introduced Marissa DeTorre, a
student who took on the project in the fall. Marissa went on to explain the
objectives and results of the project, the surface water sampling
measurements used and where the twelve stations were located on the lake.

Dr. Jason Adolf also from Monmouth University and is an endowed Professor
of Marine Science is extremely interested in doing algae sampling in the
lake and watershed. He has been in touch with the NJDEP about a potential
collaborative project. He would like to concentrate on the root cause of
the algae blooms and hopes to have the project ready to go for the spring
semester.

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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 of Ocean, seconded by Allenhurst, carried
that the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 PM. ________________________________

Jessie M. Joseph, RMC

Commission Clerk