Minutes August 16, 2012
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 16, 2012
The Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission was held in the Village of Loch Arbour Municipal Building, 550 Main Street, on August 16, 2012 and was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairman John Everson. After the Flag salute, the Commission Clerk announced that the notice requirements of C.231, P.L. 1975, have been met by transmitting the notice of this Regular Meeting to the Commission’s official newspapers on January 26, 2012, posting the notice where required and filing a copy of the notice with the Commission Clerk.
ROLL CALL:
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PRESENT |
ABSENT |
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Allenhurst |
X |
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Asbury Park |
X |
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Deal |
X |
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Interlaken |
X |
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Loch Arbour |
X |
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Neptune |
X |
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Ocean |
X |
RESOLUTION #1 – Resolution to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 19, 2012
UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Asbury Park, carried, that the following Resolution be adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission held July 19, 2012 be and the same are hereby approved. (Deal, Interlaken, Neptune do not vote).
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None Absent: Allenhurst; Deal, Neptune
Resolution #2 – Approve Treasurer’s Report and Authorize Payment of Bills
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Interlaken, carried, that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby approved as presented:
BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH:
TD Bank, NA Checking……………………………………………………………………………….$131,711.84
NJ CASH MANAGEMENT……………………………………………………………………………39,819.51
TOTAL ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….171,531.35
RECEIPTS
Interest – TD Bank (July) …………………………………………………………………………………….. 11.06
Interest – Cash Management Fund (July)………………………………………………………………….. 1.75 Receipts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 0.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS……………………………………………………………………………………………..12.81
DISBURSEMENTS
Village of Loch Arbour (August)………………………………………………………………………………
Lorraine Carafa (reimbursement)…………………………………………………………………………………….1.90
GRANT DISBURSEMENTS, if any: ………………………………………………………………………………0.00
TOTAL BILLS AND OTHER DISBURSEMENTS…………………………………………………….. 630.40
BALANCES AFTER AUGUST DISBURSEMENTS
TD Bank, NA Checking………………………………………………………………………………………… 131,092.50
NJ CASH MANAGEMENT……………………………………………………………………………………. 39,821.26
TOTAL ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 170,913.76
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None Absent: Allenhurst; Deal, Neptune
OLD BUSINESS
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319h Grant –
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Reminder-please submit your in-kind hours report for the current period (through August 9);
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Colonial Terrace Golf Course – Dr. Souza advised that he would supply a sample of the educational sign proposed for the rain garden area to the Commission Clerk for follow-up; the installation of bulletin boards at the golf course and the boat ramp was also discussed. Dr. Souza also advised that as a component of the grant, the Commission must conduct educational outreach. To that end, he has supplied copies of flyers about green landscaping techniques and composting that could be posted on the Commission’s website and supplied to area businesses and libraries. He also advised that the bid specs for the additional drainage work be authorized in September so the work can commence as soon as the golf course closes in October.
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Dr. Souza suggested that as the Commission completes the existing grant, we follow-up with Kyra Hoffmann to advise of the new projects, i.e., MTD device installed at Memorial and 6th Avenue in Asbury Park that the Commission would like to engage in, since the 319h grant program application process has changed to participation by invitation.
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Shark River Dredging/Neptune Landfill – no new information to report; Mr. Guibord asked how long the dewatering process takes; Mr. Avakian advised that depending on the content of the dredged material, i.e., high sand or clay content, it could be as short as three to four hours.
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Deal Lake Master Plan – Mr. Everson indicated that he will have a draft available soon for review and comments by the Commissioners;
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Sunset Avenue Bridge Reconstruction – next stakeholder meeting is scheduled for September;
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Asbury Park Boat Ramp – irrigation is in; clean-up of the site is pending;
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Monmouth County Shared Services/ Proposed Dredging Projects:
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the Village of Loch Arbour Board of Commissioners has been apprised of the efforts to dredge the sand from the east end of the Lake and is supportive of the project;
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Mr. Everson reported that he has met with Ocean Township representatives and they have confirmed the Township’s interest in participating; a follow-up meeting will be scheduled with John Tobia and members of his staff to coordinate the efforts;
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Weed Treatment – Dr. Souza reported that there are few visible weeds in the Sunset section of the lake, but in the Hollow Brook area, where a granular project was used, the results are not as consistent;
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Boom relocation – Dr. Souza indicated that he and his staff do not believe that the boom “broke”, but that vandalism may have caused the damage. The boom is no longer in sight. Mr. Everson indicated that he would look in the area for the missing section.
NEW BUSINESS
1. 2013 Proposed Projects: after discussion and by consensus, the Commissioners agreed that the following projects are to be considered for 2013 budgeting purposes; the CFO advised that we should go to bid for these projects this year so we have a good estimate for our 2013 lake maintenance appropriation:
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Hydroraking – including an alternate site in Interlaken west of the railroad tracks and Firemen’s Pond;
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Electrification of the Flume, including a generator in the event of a power outage;
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Weed treatment;
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Purchase of additional booms if appropriate accessible locations can be found.
2. Fall Clean-up/water lowering – after discussion and by consensus, the Clerk will apply for a water lowering permit for an October 6 clean-up. The suggested plan is to open one gate of the Flume the morning of October 4 and close it at the end of the day, which should drop the lake level by 6” to 8”, depending on conditions in the watershed.
3. Dr. Souza advised that the proposed widening of the Garden State Parkway will probably result in the need for the Turnpike Authority to perform remediation in the area to satisfy their wetland mitigation obligations. He suggested that the Commission contact appropriate officials to offer areas in need of remediation in our watershed area to the Authority.
4. Mr. Avakian advised that the County is moving ahead with the rehabilitation of Bridge 0-11 between the Village and Interlaken and expect to go out to bid for the project later this year. The County has asked for details of the bulkhead construction and lights so their project will be consistent with what has already been constructed.
5. Mr. Everson advised that a Bayliner has been spotted in the lake running at high speed and creating excessive wake in the no-wake zone. He asked the Commissioners to be alert for this boat, and to contact the Asbury Park or Ocean Township Police Departments, who are monitoring the area in conjunction with the State Marine Police.
PUBLIC HEARING
UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Asbury Park, carried, that the meeting be opened to the public for comments.
Don Brockel, Ocean Township, stated that the installation of the bulletin boards would be a good Eagle Scout project, and that his son will be coming to the Commission soon with a proposal for his project. He was also considering the creation and installation of watershed identification signs. He also suggested that “No Wake” signs be posted by the County on the new Sunset Avenue Bridge after it is reconstructed. He also asked for additional information on the mitigation related to the Parkway widening.
There being no further comments, and UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Asbury Park, carried, that the public hearing be closed. There being no further business, and UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Asbury Park, carried, that the meeting be finally adjourned at 8:10 PM.
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LORRAINE CARAFA, RMC Commission Clerk