MINUTES – June 16, 2016
DEAL LAKE COMMISSION
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
June 16, 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 |
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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 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 May 19, 2016 be and the same are hereby approved.
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Asbury Park, Deal, Neptune
RESOLUTIO N #2 – RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT AND PAY BILLS
UPON MOTION
of Asbury Park, seconded by Interlaken, carried that the following Treasurer’s Report for June 16, 2016 be approved and the bills listed authorized for
payment.
BALANCE ON HAND – PREVIOUS MONTH
TD Bank, NA…………………………………………………………… $146,969.56
NJ Cash Management Fund…………..……………………………………39,962.87
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT…………………………………………………. $186,932.43
RECEIPTS
Interest – TD Bank (May)……….…………………..…………………………..10.41
Interest – Cash Management Fund (May)…….…………………………….…..13.37
Other – 2016 Assessments – in transit (Loch Arbour)………………………3,750.00
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
June 16, 2016
TOTAL RECEIPTS……………………………………………………..……3,773.77
DISBURSEMENTS
Lorraine Carafa (June)……………..……………….……..…..……………….216.67
Jessie Joseph (June)….…………………………………………………………..408.33
Princeton Hydro, LLC (Invoice #28955 – $543.00; #29020 – $3,500
(Resiliency Grant)……………………………………………………………………………4,043.00
Hunt Parry, Esq. (2nd Qtr. 2016)…..…………………………………………..675.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS…….…………………………………………$5,343.00
BALANCES AFTER JUNE DISBURSEMENTS
TD Bank, NA……………………………………………………..……..$145,386.96
NJ Cash Management Fund…………………………………………………..39,976.24
TOTAL ON DEPOSIT…………………………………………………. $185,863.20
RECORDED VOTE:
Ayes: Allenhurst, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean
Nays: None
Absent: Asbury Park, Deal, Neptune
OLD BUSINESS
1. Flood Hazard Risk Reduction Resiliency Grant Program – Mr. Avakian reported that the grant was submitted on behalf of the Deal Lake Commission in
mid-April. They have been overwhelmed with applications and are not even close to completing the reviews. He also forwarded the letter of support from
Congressman Pallone. He again reviewed what projects the DLC is looking to address with this Grant. The Loch Arbour representative said she will reach out
to her neighbors that had damage from Super Storm Sandy that was not reported.
2. Beach Replenishment – Mr. Brockel said he is still waiting to hear from the ACoE regarding the sluice gate contract.
Mr. Avakian said he is concerned that they overfilled the beach too close to the flume. He will keep an eye on it.
3. Sunset Avenue Bridge Replacement – Mr. Brockel said the bridge is basically done except for a few minor issues. They are still working
on the bottom of the bridge and will landscape in the fall, but overall it looks pretty good.
4. Deal Lake Master Plan – Upon a motion from Interlaken, seconded by Ocean it was moved to table this item until the fall. All were in favor.
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
June 16, 2016
5. Bridge 11 (Interlaken to Loch Arbour) – Mr. Brockel reported that the sewer pipe is still not fixed.
Mr. Avakian is meeting with the Contractor tomorrow and he will find out the answers to the questions and concerns of the Commissioners. He also pointed
out that they removed the irrigation system from the roundabout and never replaced it. He will find out why.
6. Watershed Ambassador – Not present at the meeting. No report.
7. 319(h) Grant – Dr. Souza said the DEP is still reviewing the applications and should make an announcement in the next month or so.
8. NJ Transit letter – Mr. Avakian reported that he had e-mailed Tom Clarke from NJ Transit and as of this date there is still no response
from him.
9. Princeton Hydro’s Proposal to provide water quality monitoring services in 2016 – Dr. Souza presented a proposal to the DLC for Water Quality Monitoring
Services for the summer of 2016.
Mr. Nissim the Interlaken representative, suggested reaching out Professor Tiedemann from Monmouth University to see if he has a program where they can
recruit some students to do the monitoring. Dr. Souza said he would reach out to Professor Tiedemann.
10. NRCS – Mr. Brockel reported that technically the project is closed. The DEP is aware that there is an issue with the lack of grass growing back in some
spots and they are monitoring the site.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association – Dr. Souza explained the action alert that was received regarding the NJDEP’s new Flood Hazard Rules. He
said it will increase the ease in which a permit can be issued in a buffer area. The alert will be posted on the DLC website.
2. Mr. Brockel said that he will be attending a free workshop on June 29 given by the EPA Region 2 and NJDEP. The workshop will address the ways
that their agencies use water quality data received to identify and prioritize waterways restoration.
3. Dean’s Natural Market – Mr. Brockel said he has received plans for the DLC to review that were submitted to the Ocean Township Planning Board from
Dean’s Natural Market. After reviewing the plans, the DLC has major issues with the removal of trees and the lack of non-compliance with stormwater
regulations. Mr. Brockel will be sending a memo to the Ocean Township Planning Board on behalf of the DLC stating their concerns.
There being no further comments, and UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Ocean, carried that the public hearing be closed. There being no further
business, and UPON MOTION of Interlaken, seconded by Ocean, carried that the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 PM.
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Jessie M. Joseph, RMC
Commission Clerk