Meeting – January 21st, 2021 – Agenda
DEAL LAKE COMMISSION
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
JANUARY 21, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: The notice requirements of C. 231, P.L. 1975, have been met by transmitting the notice of Regular Meeting to the Commissioner’s official newspaper on January 30, 2020 and revised January 21, 2021, posting the notice where required and filing a copy of the notice with the Commission Clerk.
ROLL CALL
| PRESENT | ABSENT | |
| Allenhurst | ||
| Asbury Park | ||
| Deal | ||
| Interlaken | ||
| Loch Arbour | ||
| Neptune | ||
| Ocean |
Resolution #21-001 – Resolution to Appoint Clerk
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
WHEREAS, there exists a need for a Clerk to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2021; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2021 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 Jessie M. Joseph as Clerk for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2021 at the rate of $7,500.00 annually.
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:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 21, 2021
Resolution #21-002 – Resolution to Appoint Chairman
Nomination of _________ by ____________; seconded by __________(consensus vote)
If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations: Offered by ______; seconded by _____ (consensus vote)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ___________ be and he/she is hereby appointed as Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2021 or until his/her successor has been duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #21-003 – Resolution to Appoint Vice-Chairman
Nomination of _________ by _________; seconded by _________ (consensus vote)
If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations: Offered by_____; seconded by _____ (consensus vote)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ________________be and he/she is hereby appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring on December 31, 2021 or until his/her successor be duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #21-004 – Resolution to Appoint Treasurer
Nomination of ________ by _________; seconded by _________ (consensus vote)
If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations: Offered by______; seconded by _______ (consensus vote)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ____________be and he/she is hereby appointed Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2021 or until his/her successor be duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 21, 2021
Resolution #21-005 – Resolution to Appoint Deputy Treasurer
Nomination of ______ by _______; seconded by________ (consensus vote)
If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations: Offered by_____; seconded by ______ (consensus vote)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ______________ be and he/she is hereby appointed Deputy Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2021 or until his/her successor be duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #21-006 – Resolution to Appoint Secretary
Nomination of ________ by ________; seconded by _______ (consensus vote)
If there are no further nominations, motion to close nominations: Offered by _____; seconded by ______ (consensus vote)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that ______________ be and he/she is hereby appointed Secretary of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2021 or until his/her successor be duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
The Clerk to administer the Oath of Office to the Commission 2021 Officers.
Resolution #21-007 – Resolution to Appoint Chief Financial Officer
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
WHEREAS, there exists a need for a Chief Financial Officer to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2021; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2021 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
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 21, 2021
Lorraine P. Carafa as Chief Financial Officer for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2021 at the rate of $5,000.00 annually.
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:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #21-008 – Resolution to Appoint Attorney
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Attorney to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2021; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2021 Budget of the Deal Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and
WHEREAS, the appointment is made without competitive bidding because the appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and regulate 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 2021 at the rate of $250.00 per meeting and $150.00 per hour for other Commission business and litigation.
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:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #21-009 – Resolution to Appoint Engineer
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Engineer for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2021; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2021 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 Leon S. Avakian, Inc., as Commission Engineer for the year 2021 at the same hourly rate
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 21, 2021
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:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #21-010 – Resolution to Appoint Auditor
Offered by:________ Seconded by:_______
WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Auditor to serve and advise the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2021 and to conduct the 2020 Annual Audit; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2021 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 2021 at the rate of $2,000.00
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:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #20-011 – Resolution to Appoint Environmental Consultant
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
WHEREAS, there exists a need for an Environmental Consultant for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2021; and
WHEREAS, funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2021 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
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 21, 2021
Dr. Stephen Souza of Clean Waters Consulting Services through Princeton Hydro, LLC as Environmental Consultant for the year 2021, at the same hourly rate presently charged the Commission in accordance with a contract on file with the Commission; 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:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean
Resolution #21-012 – Resolution to Establish Official Newspapers
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
BE IT RESOLVED that The Coaster is 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 2021.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #21-013 – Resolution to set Meeting Schedule for 2021
Offered by:________ Seconded by:_______
BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission, that the following 2021 Schedule is hereby designated as the official Regular Calendar of the Deal Lake Commission. Meeting dates are as follows:
February 18 July 15
March 18 August 19
April 15 September 16
May 13 October 21
June 17 November (No Meeting)
December 2
Reorganization meeting for 2022 – January 20, 2022
BE IT RESOLVED that meetings will take place at the Borough of Interlaken Municipal Building, 100 Grassmere Avenue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Workshop Meetings – beginning at 6:30 PM or as otherwise advertised; Public Meetings – beginning at 7:00 PM or as otherwise advertised and Special Meetings – as needed and advertised according to the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be published in the official newspaper of the Deal Lake Commission.
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 21, 2021
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #21-014 – Resolution to Establish Cash Management Plan
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
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.
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 are hereby designated as official depositories of Commission funds for the year 2021; and
BE IT RESOLVED that Central Jersey Bank and Investor Savings Bank be named as alternate depositories of Commission funds.
BE IT 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 or Vice-Chairman
Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer
NJ Cash Management Fund ***.*****9891 Chairman or Vice-Chairman
Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer
Chief Financial
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 accounts 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 supplied to the Deal Lake Commission Auditor.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
AGENDA –REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 21, 2021
Resolution #21-015 – Resolution to Appoint Webmaster
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission is in need of the services of a qualified webmaster to maintain our website; and
WHEREAS, Ken McGee has performed these services for the Commission competently and diligently.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that Ken McGee be and he is hereby appointed as webmaster for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2021 at the rate of $800.00 annually, paid quarterly.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to Mr. McGee for his information and the Chief Financial Officer for her action.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #21-016 – Resolution to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
December 3, 2020 (Neptune does not vote)
Offered by:______ Seconded by:_____
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission held on December 3, 2020 be and the same are hereby approved.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
Resolution #21-017 – Resolution to approve Treasurer’s Report and Pay Bills
Offered by:________ Seconded by:________
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__ Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 21, 2021
OLD BUSINESS
- Flume Electrification – Update
Resolution #21-018 – Resolution to Rescind Resolution #20-070 and Approve Submittal of Payment to the Township of Ocean for the Electrification of the Sluice Gates
Offered by:______ Seconded by:______
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission adopted Resolution #20-70 at the December 3, 2020 meeting approving submittal of payment for Precise Construction, Inc., Freehold, NJ in the amount of $121,706.20 to the Township of Ocean for the Electrification of the Sluice Gates; and
WHEREAS, after submittal it was determined that the amount was more than the capital ordinance that was adopted by the Township of Ocean; and
WHEREAS, Peter R. Avakian, P.E., Commission Engineer, has determined that the Change Order in the amount of $43,750.00 could be deducted and paid upon completion of the project; and
WHEREAS, Peter R. Avakian, P.E., has submitted a revised contractor’s voucher from Precise Construction, Inc., Freehold, NJ the contractor for the Project, along with the Engineer’s Certificate No. 5 for payment in the amount of $78,831.20; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby requests the Township of Ocean pay the invoice of Precise Construction, Inc., Freehold, NJ in the amount of $78,831.20.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park–: Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__ Ocean__
- 319(H) Grant – Update
- New 319 Grant Phase I with NJIT – Update
- Nobility Crest – Update
- Shoreline Protection/Education – Update
- 2021 Weed Treatment RFP – Update
- Coca Cola Plant – Update
- Goose/Carp Remediation – Update
- Ship & Sniff Program with Clean Ocean Action – Held until February meeting
- Seaview Mall – Held until February meeting
- First Responders Park – Held until February meeting
- Water Testing: Monmouth University and Monmouth County – Update
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 16, 2020
NEW BUSINESS
- 2021 Water Lowering Permit
- Zoom Meetings for 2021
Resolution #21-019 – Authorizing the Deal Lake Commission to Continue Subscribing
To the Zoom Meeting Platform
Offered by:______ Seconded by:______
WHEREAS, due to the uncertain time frame of public buildings re-opening, the Deal Lake Commission would like to continue using the Zoom Meeting Pro Plan at a cost of $16.00 per month for the year 2021 at a cost not to exceed $200.00.
RECORED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
- Resolution #21-20 – Authorizing Temporary Increase for Webmaster Services
Offered by:______ Seconded by:______
WHEREAS, due to COVID-19 and the need to hold Commission Meetings Virtually, the Deal Lake Commission hereby authorizes Kenneth McGee, Webmaster for the Deal Lake Commission be paid an extra $100.00 per month, as needed, in an amount not to exceed $1,200.00.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst:__ Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
- Resolution #21-21 – Authorizing Appropriation Transfer
Offered by:______ Seconded by:______
WHEREAS, the Local Budget Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-1, et seq.) permits the transfer of funds between appropriations reserves during the first three months of the succeeding budget year; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has determined that certain 2020 appropriations reserves of the Deal Lake Commission require additional funds while other appropriations reserves have an available balance not needed for its original purposes.
WHEREAS, the schedule of proposed transfers is listed below:
AGENDA – REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 21, 2021
| Appropriation Title | From | To |
| Lake Maintenance | $1,280.00 | |
| Engineering | $1,280.00 |
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the Deal Lake Commission that the preceding list of appropriations reserves transfer be and the same are hereby approved.
RECORDED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__; Ocean__
- Resolution #21-22 – Authorizing Additional Environmental Services with Clean
Waters Consulting, LLC
Offered by:______ Seconded by:______
WHEREAS, there was a need in 2020 for Dr. Stephen Souza of Clean Waters Consulting, LLC to perform extra services for the Deal Lake Commission; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Souza has submitted an invoice for these services in the amount of $787.50; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that it hereby authorizes the payment of the invoice submitted by Dr. Stephen Souza of Clean Waters Consulting, LLC in the amount of $787.50.
RECODED VOTE:
Allenhurst__; Asbury Park__; Deal__; Interlaken__; Loch Arbour__; Neptune__ Ocean__
- DLC Website Response to Public Questions
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion to open the meeting to the public – ______ moves, seconded by______ (consensus vote)
Comments, if any
Motion to close the public hearing – ______ moves, seconded by ______ (consensus vote)
ADJOURN – ______ moves, seconded by ______ (consensus vote)