MINUTES – April 21, 2016
DEAL LAKE COMMISSION
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 21, 2016
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 Chairman Don Brockel. After the Salute to the Flag, the Commission Clerk announced that the notice requirements of C.231, P.L. 1975, were met by
transmitting the notice to the Commission’s official newspaper on February 11, 2016, posting where required and filing a copy of the notice with the
Commission Clerk.
ROLL CALL
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Allenhurst (arrived at 7:05 pm) |
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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 MINUTES
UPON MOTION
of Asbury Park, 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 March 17, 2016 be and the same are hereby approved.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
RESOLUTIO N #2 – RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT AND PAY BILLS
UPON MOTION
of Asbury Park, seconded by Ocean, carried that the following Treasurer’s Report for April 21, 2016 be approved and the bills listed authorized for
payment.
BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH
TD Bank, NA…………………………………………………………… $151,039.75
NJ Cash Management Fund…………..……………………………………39,937.90
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT…………………………………………………. $190,977.65
RECEIPTS
Interest – TD Bank (March)……….…………………..………………………… 9.88
Interest – Cash Management Fund (March)…….……………………………….12.05
Other – …..………………………………………………………………………0.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS………………………………………………………………21.93
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DISBURSEMENTS
Lorraine Carafa (April)……………..………………………..……………….216.67
Jessie Joseph (April)…………………………………………………………….408.33
Princeton Hydro, LLC (Invoice #28523)…………………………….…………382.00
Don Brockel, Reimbursement…………………………………………………176.88
New Coaster ………………………………………………………………….529.00
Syracuse Signs, LLC (Invoice #2254, Banners)………………………………212.12
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS…….………………………………………….1,712.88
BALANCES AFTER APRIL DISBURSEMENTS
TD Bank, NA……………………………………………………..………$149,336.75
NJ Cash Management Fund……………………………………………………39,949.95
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT………………………………………………….. $189,286.70
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
OLD BUSINESS
1. Flood Hazard Risk Reduction Resiliency Grant Program – Matt Mariano, from the Engineer’s office, reported that the grant application was electronically
submitted on April 20th to the State. He went on to give a brief outline addressing the key points of the grant application and the scope of work that the
proposed project will address. There was a brief discussion on the grant. Mr. Mariano wanted to point out that this is a HUD project and with that comes a
massive amount of paperwork. .
2. Beach Replenishment – Mr. Brockel said we should hear from the ACoE about the electrification of the flume by June. They are still
going to be sifting the sand in Loch Arbour for munitions.
3. Sunset Avenue Bridge Replacement – Mr. Brockel reported that the County is doing a pretty good job with the clean up and removal of
sandbags. The bridge is slated to be opened May 22nd.
4. NOAA Grant – The Commission Clerk said she received an e-mail from our grant writer stating that she hasn’t heard anything. She also
said that we should receive the information directly and we should hear something by the end of April to mid May.
5. Deal Lake Master Plan – Mr. Nissim said he is still working on the Plan. Dr. Souza wanted to point out that this was originally designed to be more of a
history of the lake rather than a Master Plan. To be held.
6. Bridge 11 (Interlaken to Loch Arbour) – Mr. Brockel is concerned about the six truckloads of dirt that was put back into the lake. He was told that they
were in compliance with the DEP.
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7. Watershed Ambassador – No report. Tiffany Falcone, the Watershed Ambassador for AmeriCorps was not at the meeting. Dr. Souza said that
he has an intern working for him this summer and he is going to have that person do some meter and water testing at the lake.
8. 319(h) Grant – Dr. Souza said the grant was submitted and this time we focused on storm septors and MTD’s. We should hear something in June.
9. NJ Transit letter –.The Clerk said that a letter was sent on March 28th to Mr. Diaz the Director of Property Management for
NJ Transit asking them to evaluate the wall that extends out of the NJ Transit crossing in Asbury Park. As of this date we have not had a response. Mr.
Avakian said that he will follow up.
10. Spring Clean-Up – The spring clean-up was a tremendous success. There were over 65 volunteers and for the first time the County took the material that
was collected and weighed it. It weighed in at an impressive 2,840 pounds.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Letters to the Editor – Mr. Brockel reported that there has been a lot of positive feedback on the DLC’s response to the recent letters to the editor
that appeared in The Coaster and the Asbury Park Press.
2. Carp Contest Results – Mr. Brockel said that over 50 people caught over 71 carp. The largest one was at least 20 pounds. The Asbury Park Fishing Club
did a great job.
3. Political push for 319(h) and Grant applications – Mr. Brockel and the Commission Clerk will be working on a letter to send to the local politicians
asking them for their support and help in obtaining grants.
4. Waterbody Specific Advisory Signs to be posted at various locations around the lake – to be re-visited at another meeting.
5. Resolution #3 – Resolution to Appoint a New Webmaster
UPON MOTION
of Ocean, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
WHEREAS,
Sam Hartung was appointed webmaster for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2016; and
WHEREAS,
due to unforeseen circumstances Sam Hartung needed to resign his appointment as webmaster effective immediately; and
WHEREAS,
the Deal Lake Commission is in need of the services of a qualified webmaster to maintain our website; and
WHEREAS,
Jason Taetsch, is qualified to perform these services for the Commission.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that Jason Taetsch be and he is hereby appointed as webmaster for the Deal Lake Commission for the remainder of the year 2016 at a rate of $600.00, paid
quarterly; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to Mr. Taetsch for his information and the Chief Financial Officer for her action.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
6. Resolution #4 – Resolution Authorizing the Deal Lake Commission Chairman to purchase supplies for the 2016 Carp Contest
UPON MOTION
of Asbury Park, seconded by Allenhurst, that the Commission agrees to sponsor awards for the Asbury Park Fishing Club’s Carp Contest in an amount not to
exceed $200.00.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Neptune
7. Resolution #5 – Authorizing increase in advertising budget for the 2016 Spring Clean-Up and Carp Contest
UPON MOTION
from Asbury Park, seconded by Allenhurst, that the Commission hereby agrees to increase the budget for advertising the 2016 Spring Clean-Up and Carp
Contest from $500.00 to $730.00.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
8. Other – Mr. Nissim suggested the Commissioners go to their Municipalities Workshop Meetings once a quarter to bring their Council’s up to date on the
activities of the Commission.
PUBLIC HEARING
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the meeting be opened to the public for comments.
John Isabelle, Grassmere Avenue, introduced himself and said he is on the Shade Tree Commission for Interlaken. He wanted to attend a Deal Lake Commission
meeting to hear what is happening with the lake so that he can report back to his Commission. He commended the Commissioners for all of their efforts.
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April 21, 2016
There being no further comments, and UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the public hearing be closed. There being no further
business, and UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Allenhurst, carried that the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 PM.
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Jessie M. Joseph, RMC
Commission Clerk