Meeting – May 25, 2017 – Minutes
DEAL LAKE COMMISSION
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
MAY 25, 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 Attorney 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
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Allenhurst |
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Asbury Park |
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Deal |
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Interlaken |
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Loch Arbour |
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Neptune |
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Ocean |
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RESOLUTION #1 – Resolution to Approve the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting, April 20, 2017
UPON MOTION
of Ocean, seconded by Deal, carried that the following Resolution be
adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED
that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission held on
April 20, 2017 be and the same are hereby approved.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Deal, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Interlaken, Neptune
RESOLUTION # 2 – Resolution to Approve Treasurer’s Report and Authorize
Payment of Bills
UPON MOTION
of Ocean, seconded by Deal, carried that the following Treasurer’s Report
for May 25, 2017 be approved and the bills listed authorized for payment.
BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH
TD Bank, NA…………………………………………………………….$154,345.70
NJ Cash Management Fund…………………………………………………40,137.72
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT……………………………………………………….…$194,483.42
RECEIPTS
Interest – Cash Management Fund (March)……………………………………..22.49
Other – 2017 Assessments (Deal, Loch Arbour)……………..………………5,500.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS…………………………………………………………………5,522.49
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
May 25, 2017
DISBURSEMENTS
Lorraine Carafa, CFO, May.……………………………………………………..216.67
Jessie Joseph Admin., May..…………………..………………………………..408.33
The New Coaster, Invoice
#48359………………………………………………………………188.00
Princeton Hydro, LLC, Inv #30903……………………………………………1,152.80
Leon S. Avakian, Inc., Inv. #00777…………………………………………….3,395.00
JCP&L……………………………………………………………………………….52.24
TOTAL DISBURSEMEMNTS………………………………………………………5,413.04
BALANCES AFTER MAY DISBURSEMENTS
TD Bank, NA………………………………………………………………$154,432.66
NJ Cash Management Fund……………………………………………………40,160.21
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT…………………………………………………………….$194,592.87
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Deal, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Interlaken, Neptune
OLD BUSINESS
1. Beach Replenishment/Flume Electrification Update – Mr. Brockel reported
that we are still waiting for the Agreement from the DEP. No further action
was taken.
2. Bridges: Loch Arbour Bridge – Mr. Avakian said the County is still
waiting for the revised plans for the permanent sewer main from the
Contractor. He also said the utility relocation was being discussed between
TOSA, the County and the Contractor.
3. 319(h) Grant – Dr. Souza was not at the meeting but he submitted the
following report:
The grant was submitted to NJDEP on March 4th. Letters of
Support were received after the submittal
of the grant and they have been forwarded from the Commission Clerk to
NJDEP. The grant amount requested is for a total of $738,000.00, which will
be used to implement a number of stormwater quality improvement projects
around Deal Lake, Sunset Lake and Wesley Lake. Notification should be
sometime in August following the review and approval of the recommendations
by the NJDEP commissioner.
4. Organic Material Removal – Mr. Brockel said Ocean Township is going
ahead with removal at Fireman’s Pond only.
5. MTD Clean-outs – Nothing to report.
6. Railroad Letter Update – Mr. Avakian he recently sent two more letters
to new contacts at NJ Transit.
7. Water Testing: John Tiedmann from Monmouth University – Dr. Tiedmann was
not at the meeting but the testing is on-going. He should have a report at
the next meeting.
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May 25, 2017
8. Deal Lake Master Plan – No be carried.
9. Report It Update – Nothing to report.
10. Spring Clean-Up Report – Mr. Brockel reported that the clean-up was a
success and over 1,000 lbs. of material was removed from the lake.
11. Asbury Park Dewatering Site – Jeannie Tohler the Asbury Park
representative, submitted a proposal from HMD Landscapes. Mr. Brockel said
we also received a proposal from Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc. The
proposals will be reviewed and we will award a contract at the next
meeting.
12. Asbury Park sewer line issue aroung the lake – Nothing to report.
13. Watershed Ambassador – Not present at the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Report on e-mail – Ms. Tohler is working to create a public e-mail list.
2. Formation of Communications Committee – Ms. Tohler suggested forming a
committee to handle procedures such as e-mail blasts, web site posts,
facebook and e-bulletin boards.
3. Results of Carp Fishing on May 20 – Mr. Brockel said it was a very
educational experience for him. Mark Garrison from Cornwell Tools, who led
the effort said they would like to come back and give it another shot when
the water isn’t so murky.
4. Proposal to Provide Carp Removal
RESOLUTION #3 – Resolution Authorizing Princeton Hydro, LLC for Carp
Removal Services
UPON MOTION
Ocean, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that the following Resolution be
adopted:
WHEREAS,
there is a high density of carp present in Deal Lake which is impacting the
lake’s water quality and the lake’s fishery; and
WHEREAS,
Princeton Hydro, LLC has submitted a proposal for carp removal services at
an amount not to exceed $5,320.00 for a two day period; 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 it hereby authorizes Princeton Hydro, LLC to
provide carp removal services for a two day period in an amount not to
exceed $5,320.00; 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.
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May25, 2017
BE IT FURTHER RESOLOVED
that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Chief
Financial Officer
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Deal, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Interlaken, Neptune
7. Tide Gauges – There was a brief discussion of the tide gauges that were
suggested by Mr. Avakian. He will have more information at the next
meeting.
6. 2017 Weed & Algae Treatment Program – Dr. Souza to have an updated
proposal for the next meeting, but the permit is already in place.
There being no further comments, and UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by
Deal, carried that the public hearing be closed. There being to further
business, and UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Deal, carried that the
meeting be adjourned at 8:00 PM.
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Jessie M. Joseph, RMC
Commission Clerk