Minutes – January 19, 2017
DEAL LAKE COMMISSION
MINUTES – REORGANIZATION MEETING
JANUARY 19, 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 Clerk. After the salute to the Flag, the
Commission Clerk announced that the notice requirements of Open Public
Meetings Act (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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Deal |
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Interlaken |
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Loch Arbour |
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RESOLUTION #1 – RESOLUTION TO APPOINT CHAIRMAN
UPON MOTION
of Interlaken, seconded by Neptune, carried, that Don Brockel of Ocean
Township be and he is hereby nominated to serve as Chairman of the Deal
Lake Commission for 2017. There being no other nominations, and UPON MOTION
of Interlaken, seconded by Neptune, carried that nominations be closed.
UPON MOTION
of Interlaken, seconded by Neptune, carried that the following Resolution
be adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED
, by the Deal Lake Commission, that Don Brockel of Ocean Township be and he
is hereby appointed Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year
term expiring December 31, 2017 and until his successor has been duly
appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
RESOLUTION #2 – RESOLUTION TO APPOINT VICE-CHAIRMAN
UPON MOTION
of Ocean, seconded by Neptune, carried, that Don Nissim of Interlaken be
and he is hereby nominated to serve as Vice-Chairman of the Deal Lake
Commission for 2017. There being no other nomination, and UPON MOTION of
Ocean, seconded by Neptune, carried, that the nominations be closed.
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RESOLUTION #2 (continued)
UPON MOTION
of Ocean, seconded by Neptune, carried that the following Resolution be
adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED
, by the Deal Lake Commission, that Don Nissim of Interlaken be and he is
hereby appointed Vice-Chairman of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year
term expiring December 31, 2017 and until his successor is duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
RESOLUTION #3 – RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TREASURER
UPON MOTION
of Ocean, seconded by Neptune, carried that Bruce Fromer of Allenhurst be
and he is hereby nominated to serve as Treasurer of the Deal Lake
Commission for 2017. There being no other nominations, and UPON MOTION of
Interlaken, seconded by Neptune, carried, that the nominations be closed.
UPON MOTION
Ocean, seconded by Neptune carried that the following Resolution be
adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED
, by the Deal Lake Commission, that Bruce Fromer of Allenhurst be and he is
hereby appointed Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term
expiring December 31, 2017 and until his successor be duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
RESOLUTION #4 – RESOLUTION TO APPOINT DEPUTY TREASURER
UPON MOTION
of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, carried that Eric Houghtaling of Neptune
be and he is hereby nominated to serve as Deputy Treasurer of the Deal Lake
Commission for 2017. There being no further nominations, and UPON MOTION of
Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, carried, that nominations be closed.
UPON MOTION
of Ocean, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Resolution be
adopted:
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RESOLUTION #4 (continued)
BE IT RESOLVED,
by the Deal Lake Commission, that Eric Houghtaling of Neptune be and he is
hereby appointed Deputy Treasurer of the Deal Lake Commission for a
one-year term expiring December 31, 2017 and until his successor be duly
appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
RESOLUTION #5 – RESOLUTION TO APPOINT SECRETARY
UPON MOTION
of Ocean, seconded by Neptune, carried, that Erin Dolan of Loch Arbour be
and she is hereby nominated to serve as Secretary of the Deal Lake
Commission for 2017. There being no other nominations, and UPON MOTION of
Neptune, seconded by Ocean, carried, that nominations be closed.
UPON MOTION
of Ocean, seconded by Neptune, carried that the following Resolution be
adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED,
by the Deal Lake Commission, that Erin Dolan of Loch Arbour be and she is
hereby appointed Secretary of the Deal Lake Commission for a one-year term
expiring December 31, 2017 and until her successor be duly appointed.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
The Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the Commission’s 2017
Officers.
RESOLUTION #6 – RESOLUTION TO APPOINT CLERK
UPON MOTION
of Neptune, seconded by Ocean, carried that the following Resolution be
adopted:
WHEREAS,
there exists a need for a Clerk to serve and advise the Deal Lake
Commission for the year 2017; and
WHEREAS,
the funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2017 Budget of the Deal
Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and
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RESOLUTION #6 (continued)
WHEREAS,
this appointment is made without competitive bidding because the
appointment involves a member of a recognized profession licensed and
regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are
hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of Jessie M. Joseph,
as Clerk for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2017 at the rate of
$4,900.00 annually; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Clerk be and she is authorized and directed to publish this
Resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
RESOLUTION #7 – RESOLUTION TO APPOINT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
UPON MOTION
of Neptune, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Resolution
be adopted:
WHEREAS,
there exists the need for a Chief Financial Officer to serve and advise the
Deal Lake Commission for the year 2017; and
WHEREAS,
funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2017 Budget of the Deal
Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and
WHEREAS,
this appointment is made without competitive bidding because the
appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and
regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are
hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of Lorraine P. Carafa
as Chief Financial Officer for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2017
at the rate of $2,600.00 annually; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Clerk be and she is authorized and directed to publish this
Resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.
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RESOLUTION #7 (continued)
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
RESOLUTION # 8 – RESOLUTION TO APPOINT ATTORNEY
UPON MOTION
of Neptune, seconded by Asbury Park, carried that the following Resolution
be adopted:
WHEREAS,
there exists the need for an Attorney to serve and advise the Deal Lake
Commission for the year 2017; and
WHEREAS,
funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2017 Budget of the Deal
Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and
WHEREAS,
this appointment is made without competitive bidding because the
appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and
regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are
hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of Hunt Parry, Esq.
as Attorney for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2017 at a rate of
$225.00 per meeting and $75.00 per hour for other Commission business and
litigation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Clerk be and she is authorized and directed to publish this
Resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
RESOLUTION #9 – RESOLUTION TO APPOINT ENGINEER
UPON MOTION
of Asbury Park, seconded by Neptune,, carried that the following Resolution
be adopted:
WHEREAS,
there exists the need for an Engineer for the Deal Lake Commission for the
year 2017; and
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RESOLUTION #9 (continued)
WHEREAS,
funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2017 Budget of the Deal
Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and
WHEREAS,
this appointment is made without competitive bidding because the
appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and
regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are
hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of Leon S. Avakian,
Inc. as Board Engineer for the year 2017 at the same hourly rate presently
charged the Commission in accordance with a contract on file in the Clerk’s
office; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to publish this
Resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
RESOLUTION #10 – RESOLUTION TO APPOINT AUDITOR
UPON MOTION
of Neptune, seconded by Ocean, carried that the following Resolution be
adopted:
WHEREAS,
there exists the need for an auditor to serve and advise the Deal Lake
Commission for the year 2017 and to conduct the 2016 Annual Audit; and
WHEREAS,
funds for this purpose shall be provided in the 2017 Budget of the Deal
Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and
WHEREAS,
this appointment is made without competitive bidding because the
appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed and
regulated by law, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
, by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are
hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of Robert A. Hulsart
and Company as Auditor for the Deal Lake Commission for the year 2017 at
the rate of $2,000.00; and
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RESOLUTION #10 (continued)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to publish this
Resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
RESOLUTION #11 – RESOLUTION TO APPPOINT ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTANT
UPON MOTION
of Loch Arbour, seconded by Neptune, carried that the following Resolution
be adopted:
WHEREAS,
there exists the need for an Environmental Consultant for the Deal Lake
Commission for the year 2017; and
WHEREAS,
funds for this purpose shall be provided for in the 2017 Budget of the Deal
Lake Commission and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified; and
WHEREAS,
this appointment is made without competitive bidding because the
appointment involves a member of a recognized profession, licensed by law,
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
by the Deal Lake Commission that the Clerk and Chairman be and they are
hereby authorized and directed to engage the services of Princeton Hydro,
LLC as Environmental Consultant for the year 2017 at the same hourly rate
presently charged the Commission in accordance with a contract on file in
the Clerk’s office; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Clerk be and she is authorized and directed to publish this
Resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
RESOLUTION #12 – RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS
UPON MOTION
of Neptune, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Resolution
be adopted:
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RESOLUTION #12 (continued)
BE IT RESOLVED,
that The Coaster be designated as the official newspaper of the
Deal Lake Commission and that The Asbury Press be designated as
the secondary official newspaper of the Deal Lake Commission for the year
2017.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
RESOLUTION #13 – RESOLUTION TO SET MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2017
UPON MOTION
of Neptune, seconded by Ocean, carried that the following Resolution be
adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED,
by the Deal Lake Commission, that the following 2017 schedule is hereby
designated as the official Calendar of the Deal Lake Commission. Meeting
dates are as follows:
February 16 July 20
March 16 August 17
April 20 September 14
May 18 October 19
June 15 December 7
Reorganization meeting for 2018 – January 18, 2018
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the meetings will take place at the Borough of Interlaken Municipal
Building, 100 Grassmere Avenue at 7:00 PM; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that a copy of this Resolution be published in the official newspaper of
the Deal Lake Commission.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
RESOLUTION # 14 – RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN
UPON MOTION
of Interlaken, seconded by Ocean, carried that the following Resolution be
adopted:
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RESOLUTION #14 (continued)
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
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
by the Deal Lake Commission, a joint meeting of the County of Monmouth, in
the State of New Jersey, that TD Bank, NA and Cash Management Fund of the
State of New Jersey, or their successors, be and are hereby designated
official depositories of Commission funds for the year 2017; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that Central Jersey Bank and Investor Savings Bank be named as alternate
official depositories of Commission funds; and
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
ACCOUNT NO. SIGNATURES
General Account ******-6778 Chairman or Vice-Chairman
Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer
NJ Cash Management Fund ***.*****9891 Chairman or Vice-Chairman
Treasurer of 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 at such
times, from time to time, and the Treasurer shall deem in the best interest
of the Commission; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Deal
Lake Commission Auditor.
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RESOLUTION #14 (continued)
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
RESOLUTION #15 – RESOLUTION TO APPOINT WEBMASTER
UPON MOTION
of Neptune, seconded by Loch Arbour, carried that the following Resolution
be adopted:
WHEREAS,
the Deal Lake Commission is in need of the services of a qualified
webmaster to maintain our website; and
WHEREAS,
Jason Taetsch has performed these services for the Commission for the year
2017, competently and diligently; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that Jason Taetsch be and he is hereby appointed as webmaster for the Deal
Lake Commission for the year 2017 at the rate of $800.00 annually, 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: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
RESOLUTION # 16 – RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES
UPON MOTION
of Ocean, 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
December 1, 2016 be and the same are hereby approved. (Asbury Park and Deal
do not vote)
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
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RESOLUTION #17 – RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TREASURERS REPORT AND
PAY BILLS
UPON MOTION
of Neptune, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Treasurer’s
Report for January 2017 be approved and the bills listed authorized for
payment:
BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH
TD Bank, NA………………………………………………………..$123,251.82
NJ Cash Management Fund……………………………………………40,048.61
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT………………………………………………$163,300.43
RECEIPTS
Interest – TD Bank…………………………………………………………….0.00
Interest – Cash Management Fund (November-December)…………………32.00
Other…………………………………………………………………………..0.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS…………………………………………………………32.00
DISBURSEMENTS
2017
Lorraine Carafa (January)..………………………………………………….216.67
Jessie Joseph (January)……………………………………………………..408.33
M Studio LLC………………………………………………………………180.00
2016
Princeton Hydro, LLC (Inv.#30305-$622.00, #30343-$2,074.00)………2,696.00
Robert A. Hulsart and Company………………………………………….2,000.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS……………………………………………5,501.00
BALANCES AFTER JANUARY DISBURSEMENTS
TD Bank, NA……………………………………………………………117,750.82
NJ Cash Management Fund……………………………………………..40,080.61
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT……………………………………………….$157,831.43
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Allenhurst, Deal
MINUTES – REORGANIZATION MEETING
January 19, 2017
OLD BUSINESS
1. Flood Hazard Risk Reduction Resiliency Grant Program – Mr. Brockel
reported that we did not receive the grant, which was very disappointing.
There were three groups that did receive the funds that had higher scoring
projects.
Mr. Avakian explained that not only did they have higher BCA’s but were
also located in urban enterprise zones. He has requested a briefing with
the DEP.
2. Beach Replenishment/Flume Electrification – Mr. Brockel said the
Agreement is being reviewed and he has a meeting set-up with Ocean Township
to go over the Agreement.
3. Bridge 11 (Interlaken to Loch Arbour) – Mr. Brockel said the Contractor
is in the process of submitting revised plans for the permanent sewer main.
Once TOSA and the County approve the plans the repairs will be scheduled to
begin.
4. 319(h) Grant – Dr. Souza said there is nothing to report. No grants have
been awarded yet.
5. Railroad Letter – Mr. Avakian said he has sent a letter to the director
of right-of-ways for NJ Transit and as of this date, there has been no
response.
6. Organic Material Removal – Mr. Brockel reported that Ocean Township will
be removing organic material from both Lollipop and Fireman’s Ponds.
7. MTD Clean-Outs – Nothing to report.
8. Watershed Ambassador – The Ambassador was not present at the meeting.
9. Water Testing – John Tiedmann from Monmouth University – Dr. Tiedmann
was not at the meeting. Mr. Brockel explained that the results of the water
testing project will be presented at a DLC meeting in the spring. He went
on to say there was an article in the Asbury Park Press this week detailing
both the project and the student working on it.
10. Deal Lake Master Plan – Mr. Nissim said he has reviewed the plan and
while it is good, he feels it needs to be less wordy. He will have
something drawn up for the next meeting.
11. Authorizing a one year agreement between the Deal Lake Commission and
Report It – To be held until the February meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. State of the Lake Report – Mr. Nissim suggested that the DLC put out a
quarterly report on the DLC website to make the public aware of what we do
and what we are doing.
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Mr. Brockel gave a brief overview of some of the DLC’s accomplishments and
actions over the past year. The full report will be attached at the end of
the minutes.
Mr. Chambarry, the alternate commissioner from Asbury Park offered to get
us on Facebook.
2. County water testing – The County will be testing the water in Deal Lake
at various locations.
Mr. Brockel has been in touch with Dr. Tiedmann so they can coordinate
their testing with the County’s.
3. State stocking plans – Mr. Brockel reported that the State will be
stocking the lake with over 1,500 northern pike.
4. Opening Permit – Mr. Brockel said he is working with the State in
re-wording the language in the permit.
5. Weed Treatment permits for the Spring/Summer – Dr. Souza said he will
see if the permits we have are still good if not he will submit the
paperwork for new permits.
PUBLIC HEARING
UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Ocean, carried that the meeting be
opened to the public for comments:
Linda Dobroski from the Colonial Terrace section of Deal Lake, presented
the Commissioners with photographs of the vegetation in the lake behind her
house. She wanted to ask if that area of the lake was going to be treated
this year. Dr. Souza and Mr. Avakian will take a look at the property
before the season begins and make a recommendation. They will also contact
the golf course.
Marty Martino, Bryan Avenue, had questions, comments and concerns regarding
Deal Lake and the Deal Lake Commission.
Walter Kukowski, an Interlaken resident, said his daughter attends MAST and
they are looking to start a project in the Community.
Mr. Brockel suggested they work together with Monmouth University. He will
provide them with the contact information.
Brian Mullins, Ocean Township, asked if there were any updates on the
Coca-Cola plant.
Mr. Avakian said nothing has been submitted.
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There being no further comments, and UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded
by Ocean, carried that the public hearing be closed. There being no further
business, and UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Ocean, carried, that
the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 PM.
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Jessie M. Joseph, RMC
Commission Clerk
2016 DEAL LAKE COMMISSION ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ACTIONS
DECEMBER 21, 2016
1. First major dredging project in decades ($1.5 M project) on East end
2. Working with Asbury and DEP to finish remediation of dewatering site
3. Applied to the NJDEP for flood control grant for a second time
4. Applied to the NJDEP for water quality grant
5. Began a water testing program with Monmouth University
6. Worked with Monmouth County officials on bridge construction issues on
two major lake
projects
7. Working with towns and State DEP on dumping violations
8. Working with Ocean Township Sewerage Authority on various projects
9. Provided leadership and funding for two major “bi-annual” clean-ups,
which are the largest
in the County
10. Working closely with the Army Corps of Engineers to ensure our outfall
pipe does not get
blocked by sand from recent replenishment projects: ACoE to fund upgrading
electrification and remote opening and closing of the sluice gates
11. Working with various towns on projects/issues that affect the lake
12. Maintained the sluice gates and flume structure so we can control lake
levels at various times
monthly, to limit the chance of flooding
13. Worked on various issues with JCP&L to ensure the electric line to
the flume is in good
working order
14. Worked closely with Asbury Fishing Club on the annual Carp Fishing
Contest, for fun and
ultimate removal of evasive carp
15. Working with other bass fishing clubs for full access and health of the
lake and fish
16. Have maintained a close relationship with NJ Fish and Wildlife to
ensure our fish population
is safe and enjoyable for all to catch and eat
17. Oversaw a NJDEP fish study in the Spring. Results to be published soon.
18. Assisting the newly formed Sunset Lake Commission and other Commissions
as requested
19. Working with Colonial Terrace Golf Course in Ocean Township to ensure
run-off and
maintenance of our bio filter is done correctly
20. Worked with Asbury Park on proper cutting of living shoreline at boat
ramp
21. Discussions with Skate Board Park advocates who would like to use boat
launch area as a
Skate Park
22. Maintained close relationships with most towns on various matters
around the lake
23. Responded to various Planning Board and Board of Adjustment proposals
to ensure storm
water management rules are met or exceeded
24. Fought the DOT over tree removal on Asbury Park circle – won a
replanting and limited
slaughter of all the trees
25. Trash can placement and maintenance at key bridge sites within town
26. Briefed Ocean Township officials on how they can help Deal Lake
27. 2017 – Planning to meet with Road Department and Town Managers on how
they can help
the lake
28. Signed joint shared services and materials agreements with Monmouth
County
29. Reminded the County that the Hollow Brook project on Wickapecko Drive
was being done
within a restricted window of time. Saved the County from BIG fines
30. Worked with Ocean Township on creating a boat access point near Bimbler
Boulevard along
with Colonial Terrace partners
31. Working with Town, Boy Scouts and Community leaders to build a
canoe/kayak ramp at
two locations along the lake
32. In full discussions with Ocean Township Mayor and Manager on ways
Seaview Mall can
improve storm water quality and lower it’s flow rate to the lake
33. Need full support of Ocean, Deal and Asbury Park on fines for removal
of leaves and debris
thrown in the lake by homes in 2017
34. Lake Weed Treatment will be earlier in 2017 in Terrace Pond
35. Tree removal by Ballard must be worked out
36. Continue to work with Ocean Township on organic and other removal from
Lollipop,
Fireman’s and Terrace Ponds
37. 2017 – working with Ocean Township for a storm scepter by Colonial
Terrace Golf Course
38. 2017 – working with all of the towns on more trash cans and storm grate
clean-outs
39. Worked with County on new storm filters at Loch Arbour and Sunset
bridges
40. Worked with Ocean Township on various Township land issues along the
lake
Other than that we have more to come in 2017….. Happy New Year from the
Deal Lake Commission!
Don Brockel
Chairman