Meeting – July 19, 2018 – Minutes
DEAL LAKE COMMISSION
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
JULY 19, 2018
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 Open Public Meetings Act (C.231,P.L. 1975) were met by transmitting the notice to the Commission’s official newspaper on March 8, 2018, posting where required and filing a copy of the notice with the Commission Clerk.
ROLL CALL
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PRESENT |
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Allenhurst (alt. T. Mauro) |
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Asbury Park |
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x |
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Deal |
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x |
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Interlaken |
x |
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Loch Arbour |
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Neptune |
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x |
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Ocean (alt. B. Mullins) |
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OTHERS PRESENT:
Hunt Parry, Esq., Commission Attorney
Peter R. Avakian, P.E., Commission Engineer
Jessie M. Joseph, Commission Clerk
Resolution #1 – Resolution to Approve the Workshop Meeting Minutes, May 17, 2018
UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Resolution be adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission held on May 17, 2018 be and the same are hereby approved (Deal, Interlaken and Neptune do not vote).
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Loch Arbour
Nays: None
Abstain: Interlaken, Ocean
Absent: Asbury Park, Deal, Neptune
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Resolution #2 – Resolution to Approve the Workshop and Regular Meeting Minutes,
June 21, 2018
UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Resolution be adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission held on June 21, 2018 be and the same are hereby approved (Deal, Loch Arbour and Neptune do not vote).
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Interlaken
Nays: None
Abstain: Loch Arbour, Ocean
Absent: Asbury Park, Deal, Neptune
Resolution #3 – Resolution to Approve Treasurers Report and Authorize Payment of Bills
UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the following Treasurer’s Report for July 19, 2018 be approved and the bills listed authorized for payment.
BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH
Manasquan Bank…..…………………………………………….……………$146,212.17
NJ Cash Management Fund…………………………………………………….40,678.21
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT……….……………………………………………….$186,890.38
RECEIPTS
Interest – Manasquan Bank (June)…………………………………..………………91.35
Interest – Cash Management Fund (June)……….…………………………….…..00.00
Other …………………………………………………………………………….…..0.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS………………………………………………………………..91.35
DISBURSEMENTS
2018 Appropriations:
Lorraine Carafa, July………………………………………………………..……216.67
Jessie Joseph, Admin, July…………………………………………………….…408.33
Don Brockel, storage fee (July; reimbursement $599.95)…………………….…694.12
Leon S. Avakian, Inc. (inv. #4562, $747.50)…….……………………………………..747.50
Princeton Hydro, LLC (Inv #34177, Weed Treat, $6,725; #34176,
consult, $708.60)…………………………..…………………………………7,433.60
JCP & L……………………………………..…………………………………..…12.00
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A.K. Botanical Design (Loch Arbour Proposal #2018- 110)………………………..437.50
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS…….………………………………………………9,949.72
BALANCES AFTER JULY DISBURSEMENTS
Manasquan Bank…………………………………………………………………136,353.80
NJ Cash Management Fund……………………………………………….….…40,678.21
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT……………………………………………………….$177,032.01
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Asbury Park, Deal, Neptune
OLD BUSINESS
- Flume Electrification – Peter Avakian, Commission Engineer, said there is nothing new to report. We are still waiting for an Agreement with the Township of Ocean.
- Interlaken to Loch Arbour Bridge Update – Mr. Avakian said he is getting conflicting reports from the Contractor and the County. There are still outstanding punchlist items and no date on when the Contractor will return to complete the project.
- 319(h) Grant – The Commission Clerk said the signed Grant Agreement was received today. It needs to be reviewed, signed and sent back.
- Organic Material Removal from Fireman’s Pond – Mr. Avakian said there will be no results from the use of the pellets until November. If it doesn’t work out Ocean Township is prepared to dredge that section of the lake.
- Water Testing – To be carried until the August 16, 2018 meeting.
- Deal Lake Master Plan – To be carried until the August 16, 2018 meeting.
- Ship & Sniff Program with Clean Ocean Action – To be carried until the August 16, 2018 meeting.
- Weed Treatment – Mr. Avakian said an e-mail was received from Leonard Rokaw, who lives on the lake reporting on an unusually heavy growth of weeds on the lake from Dunlewy Street west to Wickapecko Drive. Mr. Avakian went over to that area and reported that it appears to be fine. He and Dr. Souza will re-visit the site before the next meeting.
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- Eagle Scout Project – To be carried until the August 16, 2018 meeting.
- Terrace Pond Depth Study – To be carried until the August 16, 2018 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #4 – Resolution of Commitment by the Deal Lake Commission as a member of the Regional Team for Resilient NJ Grant Program
UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission has identified the need to undergo a comprehensive planning approach to identify and address vulnerabilities to increased flood risk, advance regional resilience and protect environmental resources; and
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission is eligible for New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Resilient Program funds; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Deal Lake Commission will support the efforts of the City of Asbury Park in its role of coordinating activities of the Regional Team; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Deal Lake Commission will provide timesheets, receipts for expenses and required documentation to the City of Asbury Park, when requested, in order to be reimbursed for staff time and expenses for the participation at project meetings and events; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Deal Lake Commission will engage in outreach efforts; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Deal Lake Commission will provide data and information as requested; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Deal Lake Commission will work with the City of Asbury Park in identifying potential resilience projects and initiatives; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Deal Lake Commission will review and provide feedback on interim and final deliverables; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Deal Lake Commission will work with the Consultant Team provided by NJDEP in its efforts to complete the project; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Deal Lake Commission will continue participation until the completion of the program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the City of Asbury Park and the NJDEP Coastal Management Program.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Asbury Park, Deal, Neptune
- Tony Mauro, Alternate Commissioner from Allenhurst, spoke to Congressman Frank Pallone. He would like to attend one of our meetings in the fall. He will reach out to him and see if he would like to come to the September 20th or October 18th meeting.
There were no members of the public present at the meeting. There being no further business and UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the meeting be finally adjourned at 7:20 PM.
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Jessie M. Joseph, RMC
Commission Clerk