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Deal Lake Commission approves routine minutes and bills; discusses goose remediation and community outreach
Summary
Commission approved meeting minutes and the treasurer's bill list, discussed expanding goose-remediation, spring cleanup dates and museum artifacts found near the lake; public comment included a county contact monitoring bird reports.
At the Feb. 19 meeting the commission approved the minutes of the Jan. 15 reorganization meeting and the treasurer's report and bill list. The chair presented account balances, municipal assessments and grant receipts before asking for approval to pay bills; commissioners voiced assent during the roll call vote recorded in the meeting.
Commissioners discussed expanding the goose-remediation program, noting the population growth and prior successful demonstrations; commissioners said cost-sharing among towns would be considered before any new treatment. The commission set a spring-cleanup date and debated April options, ultimately selecting April 11 for volunteer cleanup.
A commissioner described Revolutionary War-era cannonballs and other historic material unearthed near Deal Lake and suggested the Ocean County Museum as a repository for artifacts; commissioners said the discovery could influence dredging plans or attract additional funding for historical work.
During public comment a caller identified as Bob (on the line) said he had not yet observed bird die-offs locally but staff will monitor as ice thaws; the chair described how to report dead wild birds through the state's online form and said staff would post guidance on the commission website and social media.
The commission closed the public-comment period and adjourned the meeting.
