Next DLC meeting will be March 16. Interlaken Townhall, 100 Grasmere Ave at 7PM

The DLC was chartered in 1974 by the 7 shore line towns. Our mission is to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to preserve and restore Deal Lake and its tributaries as a healthy and stable ecosystem. In addition, control lake levels during heavy storms to the best of our ability with limited ocean tide controls.

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    Upcoming Events

    DLC meetings are via Teleconference

    April 18th: DLC Meeting starts at 7:00PM

    The public can participate in both the workshop and meeting through Zoom or by calling in from any landline or cell phone to hear the meeting live.

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    All DLC Meetings and Workshops are Recorded

    You can watch Deal Lake Commission meetings and Workshops on  APTV, Optimum 77 and throughout most of Monmouth County on FiOS 28. People outside of the city can watch APTV on the APTV website, www.asburyparktv.com, or by downloading APTV app on Apple TV or Roku devices.

    View past DLC Meetings here.

    Before You Buy or Build:

    Contact the NJDEP

    Deal Lake, its tributaries and watershed are regulated by Federal and State agencies. Check before you dig.

    Strict compliance with the NJDEP regulations apply to any land 50 feet adjacent to the Deal Lake shoreline as well as any land 50 feet adjacent to any stream that drains into Deal Lake.

    Property owners should contact the NJDEP before beginning any maintenance or any construction along the lake's shoreline.

    There can be consequences, including fines and time delays for proceeding with work, prior to securing the appropriate NJDEP permit(s).

    • The NJDEP Division of Land Use Protection gives info on regulations, permits: https://www.nj.gov/dep/landuse/bybob.html

    • The NJDEP Division of Land Use Protection Contact Form: https://www.nj.gov/dep/landuse/contact.html

    • NJDEP Land Use Phone Line: 609-292-2178

    Please click below to get more info before you build or buy on Deal Lake: 


    Guide for Lake Front Property Owners

    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:

     

    PRESENT

    ABSENT

    Allenhurst

    X

     

    Asbury Park

    X

     

    Deal

    X

     

    Interlaken

    X

     

    Loch Arbour

    X

     

    Neptune

     

    X

    Ocean

    X

     

    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

    TOTAL RECEIPTS……………………………………………………………………………………………….9.75

     

    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.

    NEW BUSINESS

    1. Boom – after discussion and reiteration by Dr. Souza that this device will require, at a minimum, inspection and cleaning every two weeks initially, and UPON MOTION of Neptune, seconded by Asbury Park, carried, that the purchase and installation of a 100’ boom at Memorial Drive in Asbury Park be awarded to Princeton Hydro, LLC at the total cost of $1,830 for the pilot project.

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

    PUBLIC HEARING

    UPON MOTION of Neptune, seconded by Ocean, carried, that the meeting be opened to the public for comments at this time.

    Don Brockel, Ocean Township, suggested that the hydrorake project be extended to other areas of the Lake, including additional work at Lollipop Pond, and be authorized this evening. After discussion, Mr. Everson advised that identifying suitable areas for hydroraking and prioritizing the list should occur before any further work is authorized. Mr. Brockel also suggested testing the organic materials removed from the Pond to determine if they are suitable for use as compost rather than paying disposal costs.

    Jerry Maurer, Friends of Deal Lake, Ocean Township, asked for the total cost of the hydrorake pilot project; he was advised the information is not available at this time, but the Commission had reserved approximately $9,000 for this project. He also advised that he was pleased that the Commission had authorized the purchase of a boom as a pilot project and reiterated that the Friends were committed to removing debris from the site. He then stated that he was dissatisfied with the Commission’s failure to authorize or recommend the purchase of the Fabco storm drain products to the member municipalities.

    Joe Bove, Ocean Township, offered comments on the Fabco product specifically and then on his suggestion that “No Wake Zone” buoys be installed in the Lake.

    There being no further comments, and UPON MOTION of Asbury Park, seconded by Allenhurst, carried, that the public hearing be closed.

    There being no further business, and UPON MOTION of Neptune, seconded by Asbury Park, carried, that the meeting be finally adjourned at 8:30 PM.

     

    LORRAINE CARAFA, RMC Commission Clerk