Minutes – April 20, 2017

DEAL LAKE COMMISSION

MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 20, 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 Vice-Chairman Don Nissim. 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

RESOLUTION #1 – Resolution to Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting,
March 16, 2017

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

BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake
Commission held on March 16, 2017 be and the same are hereby approved.

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Loch Arbour

Nays: None

Abstain: Deal, Interlaken, Neptune

Absent: Ocean

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

UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Neptune, carried that the following
Treasurer’s Report for April 20, 2017 be approved and the bills listed
authorized for payment.

BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH

TD Bank, NA…………………………………………………………….$112,174.70

NJ Cash Management Fund…………………………………………………40,116.85

TOTAL ON DEPOSIT……………………………………………………….…$152,291.55

RECEIPTS

Interest – Cash Management Fund (March)……………………………………..20.87

Other – 2017 Assessments (Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Neptune,

Ocean)………………………………………………………………44,500.00

MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING

April 20, 2017

TOTAL RECEIPTS………………………………………………………………..$44,520.87

DISBURSEMENTS

Lorraine Carafa, CFO, April.……………………………………………………..216.67

Jessie Joseph (Admin., April; reimbursement – $2.00)..…………………..……..410.33

The New Coaster, Invoice
#4822…………………………………………………………………170.00

TriCity News, ad, AP Sun………………………………………………………..400.00

Princeton Hydro, LLC……………………………………………………………572.00

ReportIt (balance of year)………………………………………………………..450.00

JCP&L……………………………………………………………………………….10.00

Klohr Electric……………………………………………………………………100.00

TOTAL DISBURSEMEMNTS………………………………………………………2,329.00

BALANCES AFTER APRIL DISBURSEMENTS

TD Bank, NA………………………………………………………………$154,345.70

NJ Cash Management Fund……………………………………………………40,137.72

TOTAL ON DEPOSIT…………………………………………………………….$194,483.42

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Deal, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune

Nays: None

Absent: Ocean

OLD BUSINESS

1. Beach Replenishment/Flume Electrification Update – Mr. Avakian reported
that we are still waiting for the Agreement from the DEP. Ocean Township
will be the lead Agency and the DLC will oversee the construction.

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. He hopes to have an update for the
next meeting.

3. 319(h) Grant – Dr. Souza reported on the meeting that was held with the
DEP where it was requested by Senator Beck that the DLC submit the grant
application for FY2017 funding to implement green infrastructure work at
Deal Lake, Sunset Lake and Wesley Lake. Instead of the coastal lakes
competing against each other the DEP feels it would be best for the DLC to
function in the capacity of the grant recipient and work with the other
lake entities. The DEP would also like to see more green options such as
filtera boxes and floating wetland islands.

UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Asbury Park, offered that the FY2017
Grant Application to include all three lakes (Deal Lake, Sunset Lake and
Wesley Lake) and to increase the construction line to include more tree
boxes at locations around Sunset and Deal Lakes and floating wetland
islands within Sunset Lake.

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Deal, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune

Absent: Ocean

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April 20, 2017

4. Organic Material Removal: Fireman’s and Lollipop Ponds – Mr. Nissim
reported that Ocean Township is proceeding with the Fireman’s Pond dredging
project.

5. MTD Clean-Outs: Comstock – To be carried until the next meeting when Mr.
Brockel can give a report. Jeannie Tohler, the Asbury Park representative,
said the MTD was cleaned in September and will be cleaned again in the
spring.

6. Railroad Letter – Mr. Avakian has not had a response yet to his letter.
He will keep trying.

7. Water Testing: John Tiedmann, Monmouth University – Dr. Tiednmann was
not at the meeting. Dr. Souza reported that Zoey Kukowski has been
measuring the clarity of the lake and he will have her doing some weed
testing. He hopes to have a report from her for the next meeting. Mr.
Nissim also reported that the County has reached out to the DLC and they
will be doing some water quality testing for us.

8. Deal Lake Master Plan – Mr. Nissim said he would like to see the Plan be
short and simple. What the DLC has accomplished and what we hope to
accomplish in the future. Ms. Tohler suggested having a work session before
the next meeting to discuss just the Master Plan. Mr. Nissim asked the
Commission Clerk to forward copies of the Deal Lake Master Plan to each
Commissioner for them to review and make changes again.

9. Watershed Ambassador – Alexis Bowman, invited the DLC to participate at
the Green Team Esteem Event sponsored by Sustainable Jersey of Monmouth
County.

10. Report It – To be carried until the next meeting.

11. Spring Clean-Up – To be carried until the next meeting.

12. Route 71 Storm Sceptors – Mr. Avakian said he just received the plans.
After he has reviewed them he will have a report for the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Discussion with Asbury Park on Redevelopment, Storm Water Management and
Storm Drain Improvements – Ms. Tohler briefed the Commission on her recent
meeting with the Mayor and City Manager of Asbury Park. They told her of
Asbury Park’s storm water management plans and other lake concerns. Asbury
Park will be replacing all drains as they pave the streets with the first
big project going from Sunset Bridge to Memorial Drive. The Kingsley Avenue
drain will be inspected by the Asbury Park DPW to see if there is a flow
pipe there that could be screened until the road is paved. She went on to
say that Istar has an approved plan for the parking area and a walkway that
will wind along and extend all the way to the boardwalk. A dune will also
be built there east of the walkway.

2. Asbury Park De-Watering Site – Mr. Nissim said the DLC would like to see
the de-watering site in Asbury Park that was damaged when the dredging
project was done, be restored.

UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Asbury Park, to authorize the
Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission to get quotes for the restoration of
the dewatering site in Asbury Park.

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April 20, 2017

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Deal, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune

Absent: Ocean

3. DLC e-mailing list – Ms. Tohler suggested developing an e-mail list for
media blasts. Mr. Nissim would like to see more advertising and coverage of
Deal Lake.

4. FIRM Maps – Mr. Avakian gave a brief overview of the flood insurance
rate maps (FIRM) and how the anticipated rise in elevation of Deal Lake due
to significant rainfall events, relates to surrounding properties.

5. Dead Fish Report – To be held for the next meeting.

6. Asbury Park sewer line issue around the lake – To be held for the next
meeting.

7. Mr. Nissim announced that there will be another Carp Classic on the lake
May 20th.

8. The Commission’s CFO, Lorraine Carafa, reported that TD Bank is no
longer paying interest on the funds in our account. She has reached out to
Manasquan Savings Bank and they have agreed to pay us 0.25% interest on our
balance with no carrying charges or fees to maintain the account along with
our initial supplies, including checks, at no charge.

RESOLUTION #3 – Resolution Adding a Bank Depository to the Cash Management
Plan

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

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; and

WHEREAS, on January 19, 2017 the Deal Lake Commission adopted a Resolution
designating TD Bank, NA as an official depository of Commission funds for
the year 2017; and

WHEREAS, TD Bank, NA has stopped paying interest on the funds in the
Commission account; and

WHEREAS, Manasquan Savings bank has agreed to pay interest on the
Commission’s balance along with no carrying charges or fees to maintain the
account.

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
Manasquan Savings Bank, or their successors be and is hereby designated as
an official depository of the Commission funds for the year 207; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer of the Deal Lake
Commission is hereby authorized to close out the account at TD Bank, NA and
transfer the funds to Manasquan Savings Bank; and

REGULAR – MEETING MINUTES

April 20, 2017

BE IT FURTHER 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 SIGNATURES

General Account Chairman or Vice-Chairman

Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer

Chief Financial Officer

NJ Cash Management Fund Chairman or Vice-Chairman

Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer

Chief Financial Officer

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 account 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 as
such times, from time to time, and the Treasurer shall deem in the best
interest of the Commission; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLOVED that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be
forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and the Deal Lake Commission
Audtor.

RECORDED VOTE:

Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Deal, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune

Absent: Ocean

PUBLIC QUESTIONS

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

Joe Bove, Wanamassa, had comments and concerns regarding the outfall pipes.
He also mentioned that he read in The Coaster that Ocean Township was also
dredging Terrace Pond.

There being no further comments, and UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by
Interlaken, carried that the public hearing be closed. There being no
further business and UPON MOTION of Allenhurst, seconded by Interlaken,
carried that the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 PM.

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Jessie M. Joseph, RMC

Commission Clerk