Minutes May 17, 2012

DISBURSEMENTS

JCP&L …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11.84
Village of Loch Arbour (May) …………………………………………………………………. 616.67
Garden State highway Products…………………………………………………………… 330.00
Reliable Wood Products……………………………………………………………….. 1,800.00
Lorraine Carafa – reimbursement………………………………………………………….. 6.30
Grant Disbursements:
Princeton Hydro, LLC…………………………………………………………… 18,603.50 
Fernandes Construction Co…………………………………………………………18,410.00

TOTAL BILLS AND OTHER DISBURSEMENTS………………………………………… 39,778.31

BALANCES AFTER MAY DISBURSEMENTS
TD Bank, NA Checking………………………………………………………………………………..107,096.22
NJ CASH MANAGEMENT……………………………………………………………………………39,816.43

TOTAL ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….146,912.65

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

OLD BUSINESS

1. 319h Grant –
   1. Reminder-please submit your in-kind hours report for the current period;
   2. Colonial Terrace Golf Course – John Everson reported that the plants are at the nursery and volunteers are needed for planting. Mr. Everson stated that the date should be the first week in June, but is waiting for Colonial Terrace to set date. He also reported that the drainage improvements to date are effective and the contractor did an excellent job.
   3. Payment received from DEP for last voucher submission;
   4. Steven Souza reported that a storm water sampling was conducted last week and the MTD is working well, but does need to be cleaned out. Commissioner Henderson has pictures of all the debris. She spoke to the DPW Engineer, Joe Cunho, and he will set up a schedule to clean out the debris. Peter Avakian will send Joe Cunho a copy of the maintenance package and request an estimation of the volume of the debris to submit as in-kind hours report.
       
2. RP04-082 (Watershed Management Plan) – as requested by Project Manager, CFO resubmitted vouchers/invoices to $11,018.19, balance of grant; payment pending.
    
3. Shark River Dredging/Neptune Landfill – Peter Avakian stated that there are no changes from the last meeting, except that he had a meeting with Mark Davis at the office of Dredging and Sediment Technology and they are actively looking into resolving the issue.
    
4. Deal Lake Master Plan and Monmouth County Shared Services – John Everson reiterated from last month the need to get started with regards to the Storm Water Basins. John Everson reported that he had a meeting with John Tobia, Executive Director of Public Works for Monmouth County and they agree to commit to helping out this cause.
    
5. Sunset Avenue Bridge Reconstruction – Commissioner Henderson stated that the Asbury Park DPW Engineer has been in touch with the County and he advised them that Asbury is on board with them putting in wastewater receptacles that will help with the run off. John Everson stated that Ocean Township needs to send a letter committing to this project. Mr. Everson will pursue with Ocean Township.
    
6. Asbury Park Boat Ramp – Commissioner Henderson reported that she is looking for funding for planting that would be the final component of the upgrade. The CFO reminded those present that the Commission had previously agreed to fund up to $600.00 for weed control chemicals at the Boat Ramp, but the invoices were never submitted to the Commission. She suggested that the funds be allocated to the purchase of the plants.

   Resolution #3: Plantings for Asbury Park Boat Ramp

   UPON MOTION of Ocean, seconded by Loch Arbour, carried that the following Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted:
   WHEREAS, the Deal Lake Commission had previously authorized up to $600.00 for the purchase of weed control chemicals at the Asbury Park Boat Ramp and now wishes to change the purpose of the funding for the purchase of plants for the same area.

   NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Deal Lake Commission that the expenditure shall not exceed $600.00 for plantings at the Asbury Park Boat Ramp upon submission of an executed voucher or appropriate receipts.

   RECORDED VOTE:
   Ayes: Asbury Park, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Ocean Nays: None Absent: Allenhurst, Deal, Neptune
    

7. Monmouth County Shared Services/Terrace Pond Dredging – The County head of public works, John Tobia, has agreed to assist with dredging project by committing resources, along with Ocean Twp. and the Commission; and will assist with obtaining the required permit approvals from the DEP. A meeting will be scheduled with OT officials to discuss preliminary plans. John Everson reported that there will be three phases to this project, Terrace Pond; Loch Arbour, East End; and Firemens’ Pond.
    
8. Weed Treatment – Dr. Souza has requested input from stakeholders to identify week growth locations. Dr. Souza inspected area today; no significant growth visible at this time. Dr. Souza advised that the internal schedule for the treatment will be between June 15-30th.
    
9. Trash Boom – John Everson reported that the Boom is working well. Dr. Souza suggests that a 50 foot section be moved to an alternate location. After discussion Dr. Souza made the suggestion to move the Boom to Hollow Brook Avenue near Asbury Avenue. Dr. Souza will schedule it to be moved when the weed treatment is done.

NEW BUSINESS

1. The Clerk reported that a letter was received by Assemblywoman Angelini; and the Commission invited her to tonight’s meeting to discuss the concerns that were expressed in the letter. Assemblywoman Angelini’s office stated that she has a very busy schedule and she could not attend. The Clerk will invite her to next month’s meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING

UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Ocean, carried, that the meeting be opened to the public for comments at this time. There being no 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 7:35 PM.

LORRAINE CARAFA, RMC Commission Clerk