MINUTES – FEBRUARY 20, 2014
DEAL LAKE COMMISSION
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
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 Chairman Don Brockel. After the Salute to the Flag, the Commission Clerk announced that the notice requirements of C.231, P.L.1975, were me by transmitting the notice to the Commission’s official newspapers on February 13, 2014, posting 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 |
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X |
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Interlaken |
X |
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Loch Arbour |
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X |
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Neptune |
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X |
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Ocean |
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Resolution #1: Resolution to approve the Minutes of the Reorganization Meeting, January 15, 2014 (Deal, Loch Arbour and Neptune do not vote).
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Allenhurst, carried, that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Reorganization Meeting held January 15, 2014 be and the same are hereby approved as presented.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst; Asbury Park; Interlaken; Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Loch Arbour, Neptune
Resolution #2 : Approve Treasurer’s Report and Authorize Payment of Bills
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Interlaken, carried, that the following Report, including disbursements as listed, be and the same is hereby approved:
BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH:
TD Bank, NA Checking………………………………………………………………………………. 86,525.66
NJ CASH MANAGEMENT ………………………………………………………………………… 39,855.12
TOTAL ……………………………………………………………………………….126,380.78
RECEIPTS
Interest – TD Bank (January) …………………………………………………………………………. …. 7.22
Interest – Cash Management Fund (January) ……………………………………………………………. 2.03
Receipts – Allenhurst, Interlaken (2014 Assessments)……………………………………. 13,750.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS…………………………………………….. …… 13,759.25
DISBURSEMENTS
Lorraine Carafa (February) ………………………………………………………………………….. 616.67
Lorraine Carafa (reimbursement – stamps) …………………………………………………………. 19.60
Princeton Hydro, LLC (December 2013; January 2014) ……………………………………… 866.25
Leon S. Avakian (December 2013; January 2014) …………………………………………… 4,470.00
JCP&L …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13.02
GRANT DISBURSEMENTS, if any: …………………………………………….. 0.00
TOTAL BILLS AND GRANT DISBURSEMENTS …………………………… 5,985.54
BALANCES AFTER FEBRUARY DISBURSEMENTS
TD Bank. NA …………………………………………………………………………………………… 94,297.34
NJ Cash Management Fund ………………………………………………………………………… 39,857.15
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT …………………………………………………………… 134,154.49
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst; Asbury Park; Interlaken; Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Loch Arbour, Neptune
OLD BUSINESS
- NFWF (Hurricane Sandy Coastal Resiliency Competitive Grant Program) Application: has been submitted and an acknowledgement received; grant awards will not be issued until June-July 2014. Dr. Souza noted that this request is for planning and design funding at the grant maximum of $250,000.00.
- 319H Grant Application: deadline is February 21; we are on track to have our application submitted on a timely basis.
- NRCS/DEP: Still awaiting a response from either organization as to the status of our requests for assistance; the additional information that was requested has been supplied by Mr. Avakian along with detailed calculations for review by these agencies.
- Stormwater Management Session: was held in Ocean Twp. on February 18; we have requested additional information. Mr. Brockel explained that this meeting was an Ocean Township Environmental Commission meeting at which various topics were discussed, included Whale Pond Brook, and the applicable State regulations for the area.
- Charter: revised document has been distributed to all Commissioners and sent to constituent municipalities. Reminder: the goal is to have the renewal process completed by June 30.
- Water Lowering Permit – The Clerk reported that our application is being processed; awaiting receipt of permit document.
Resolution #3: Appoint webmaster (Sam Hartung)
UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, carried, that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission is in need of the services of a qualified webmaster to maintain our website; and,
WHEREAS, Sam Hartung has performed these services for the Commission for the years 2012 and 2013, competently and diligently.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Sam Hartung be and he is hereby appointed as webmaster for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2014 at the rate of $800.00 annually, paid quarterly.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be supplied to Mr. Hartung for his information and the Chief Financial Officer for her action.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst; Asbury Park; Interlaken; Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Loch Arbour, Neptune
Resolution #4: Approve service contract with Jersey Cares for volunteer clean-up, May 3, 2014 (9:00 AM to Noon) – organization will provide all materials necessary for the clean-up; authorize Chairman and Clerk to execute Agreement
UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, carried, that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission solicits the assistance of various community groups to assist with watershed clean-up and debris removal; and,
WHEREAS, Jersey Cares has agreed to provide up to fifty (50) volunteers and supply each volunteer with the necessary materials and tools to work safely and effectively for a Community Clean-up on May 3, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Deal Lake Commission hereby accepts the offer of Jersey Cares to provide volunteers and materials for a community clean-up to be held on May 3, 2014 and authorizes the Chairman and Clerk to execute the agreement with said organization.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst; Asbury Park; Interlaken; Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Deal, Loch Arbour, Neptune
Resolution #5: UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, carried, that the following Resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission sponsors an annual Spring Clean-up to remove accumulated debris and trash from the watershed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 2014 Spring Clean-up be scheduled for April 5, 2014 from 9:00 AM to Noon, and the Commission Clerk is hereby directed to advertise the same in The Coaster.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst; Asbury Park; Interlaken; Ocean
Nays: None Absent: Deal, Loch Arbour, Neptune
- For purposes of educating the various governing body members of the constituent municipalities, their employees and residents, an Educational Session will be offered this Spring, in coordination with Dr. Souza and Mr. Avakian.
- Deal Country Club is considering submitting an application to the DEP to remove accreted sediment from the adjoining shoreline.
- Fallen Trees – Ocean Township inadvertently omitted the removal of trees fallen into Deal Lake from the bid specifications; contract will be rebid and include the removal of all trees fallen into the lake that are accessible from public property.
- Build by Design is a coastal resiliency design competition sponsored by the Federal government. One of the applicants is especially interested in designing improvements in the Deal Lake watershed. Chairman Brockel has been contacted by and will arrange to meet with the applicant.
PUBLIC HEARING
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Allenhurst, carried, that the meeting be opened to the public for comments.
Joe Bove, Wanamassa, asked if the sediment under the railroad bridge will be removed as part of the DEP clean-up. Mr. Brockel advised that right now, the State’s position is that the area to be addressed is the eastern end of the Lake only. He also asked if there was any progress on the Bradley Cove project; Ms. Henderson advised that there is not, and the County is no longer interested in pursuing this project. He also confirmed that the stand-up paddle vendor will be operating again this summer on the lake and asked if there is any further discussion of electrifying the flume. Mr. Brockel advised that this alternative is still under consideration.
There being no further comments, and by consensus, the public hearing was closed. There being no further business, and UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Ocean, carried, that the meeting be finally adjourned at 8:15 PM.
LORRAINE P. CARAFA, Commission Clerk