Minutes February 16, 2012

DEAL LAKE COMMISSION MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

The Regular Meeting of the Deal Lake Commission was held in the Village of Loch Arbour Municipal Building, 550 Main Street, on February 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.

NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: 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:

RESOLUTION #1 – Resolution to approve the Minutes of the Reorganization Meeting, January 19, 2012.

UPON MOTION of Deal, seconded by Asbury Park, carried, that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the Reorganization and Regular Meetings of the Deal Lake Commission held January 19, 2012 be and the same are hereby approved. (Neptune does not vote).

Recorded Vote:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Deal, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean Nays: None Absent: Neptune

Resolution #2 – Approve Treasurer’s Report and Authorize Payment of Bills
UPON MOTION of Deal, seconded by Asbury Park, carried, that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:

BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH:
TD Bank, NA Checking…………………………………………………………………………………..86,770.56

NJ CASH MANAGEMENT……………………………………………………………………………39,810.32
TOTAL ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….126,580.88

RECEIPTS

Interest – TD Bank (January)………………………………………………………………………………….. 8.75
Interest – Cash Management Fund (January) …………………………………………………………….. 1.05
Receipts –…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 0.00

DISBURSEMENTS

Omega Graphics……………………………………………………………………………………………………67.50
Leon S. Avakian, Inc. ………………………………………………………………………………………….280.00
JCP&L ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..23.88
Village of Loch Arbour (February) ……………………………………………………………………….616.67
Lorraine Carafa – Reimbursement (postage) …………………………………………………………….. 3.10

TOTAL BILLS AND OTHER DISBURSEMENTS…………………………………………….. 991.15

BALANCES AFTER FEBRUARY DISBURSEMENTS
TD Bank, NA Checking………………………………………………………………………………….85,788.16
NJ CASH MANAGEMENT……………………………………………………………………………39,811.37

TOTAL ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….125,599.53

Recorded Vote:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Deal, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean Nays: None Absent: Neptune

The Neptune representative arrived at 7:05 PM.

OLD BUSINESS

1. 319h Grant– reminder-please submit your in-kind hours report for the current period which ended February 9, 2012;
   1. Comstock MTD – installed and working; Mr. Avakian will follow up with Bob Bianchini,
      Acting Director, Asbury Park DPW to inspect and review maintenance requirements;
   2. Colonial Terrace – Dr. Souza advised that the DEP confirmed that no permits are required for the proposed scope of work. He will update the plantings detail plan and the Commission will go to bid for the work necessary. If all goes well and with the cooperation of the Golf Course staff, it is hoped that the project can be completed by the beginning of May.
2. Shark River Dredging/Neptune Landfill – Mr. Avakian reported that the marina bulkheading project has started but there is no specific information on the dredging project at this time;
3. Deal Lake Master Plan – Mr. Everson advised that he is working on the draft;
4. Deal Lake Retaining Wall Reconstruction – the Commission Clerk reported that the final 30 lf. on Main Street has been completed and although the original scope of work included a paved path along the Lake, the bids came in too high to complete the walkway.
5. Sunset Avenue Bridge Reconstruction – Flood Hazard Area permit notification has been received from the environmental consultant; the comment period is open through February 16, 2012;
6. Lollipop Pond Pilot Project – project commenced on February 6, 2012 and has been completed; approximately 60-70 cy. of organic material was removed from the area. After discussion, the Chairman suggested that Dr. Souza identify other areas suitable for hydroraking and provide a prioritized list for review at the next meeting;
7. Asbury Park Boat Ramp – Commissioner Henderson was complimented on the progress at the boat ramp to date, and she advised that the City plans to install a bluestone surface on the driveway, and the grand opening is tentatively scheduled for April;
8. Monmouth County Shared Services – Mr. Everson advised that he has requested that Andrew Brannen, Ocean Township Manager, facilitate the scheduling of this meeting since he has had no success with either Freeholder Curley or other Monmouth County officials;
9. Terrace Pond Dredging – Dr. Souza advised that a GP13 permit will be required from the DEP for this project. He will provide assistance through the preparation of the required paperwork, but the required drawings and sediment testing plan must be done by others engaged by Ocean Township. This will be further discussed with Ocean Township officials when Mr. Everson and Dr. Souza meet with them to discuss the 319h project.
10. Website – Mr. Everson advised that he will be updating the content portion of the website and hoped to have it “live” within the next two weeks.
11. Weed Treatment – the Clerk will prepare the bid specifications and advertise the Notice to Bidders for 2012 program.