Paul Zarrillo opened the meeting and asked for approval of minutes and payment of bills. Other than standard utility and office rent payments, bills for the Greenwood Lake Commission include Scott Wood LLC for removal of floating islands, John Joseph for debris removal services, and B&B for dumping the materials.

Resolution: Approval of minutes from October 2016 and payment of bills up to November 16th. Motioned by: Paul Sullivan Seconded: Floyd DeAngelo Name Yes No Abstained Paul Zarrillo Co-Chair X
George Vurno Co-Chair X
Paul Sullivan X
Clint Smith X
Bill Link X
Dale VanNimwegen X
Ed Krull
Floyd DeAngelo X
Eric Hastings X
DEP X
DEC X

Commissioner Reports Recording starts with rusting brackets somewhere in the lake. Filters are ok - assume the convo is about the catch basins. Paul Zarrillo asked Floyd about the user fee laws. Floyd reported that he followed up with NY State and verified that the user fee law passed several years ago is still on the books. Eric Hastings - No Report Bill Link - Reported to the Commission what the current drawdown levels were, and passed around information found on the NJDEP website on water levels for Greenwood Lake. He also passed around drought zones for New Jersey. Paul Sullivan asked the NJDEP rep what the current reduction of water in the lake is, Josh reported that the lake has been reduced 4 feet and 8 inches. Paul Sullivan recommended based on his findings that the Commission vote to end the drawdown January 1st.
Resolution: To recommend to the NJDEP to reduce lake outflow to the minimum level on this date, November 16th 2016, and end the drawdown on January 1st, 2017. Motioned by: Paul Sullivan 2nd by: Eric Hastings Bill Link also wanted to report that the floating islands are up by Fox Island, and wanted to inform the contractor. Mike Flaherty did comment that the lake has not lowered since Nov 11th, and if we were to reduce the rate of flow the lake would start to rise. Paul Sullivan and Eric Hastings withdrew their motion based on the discussion. Paul Sullivan - Reported that he and Eric Hastings would go around the lake and collect sites that could be desilted. Dale VanNimwegen - Reported that the initial budget discussions have taken place, and that after meeting with the steering committee she feels confident that a budget will be ready to present to the Commission next meeting. George Vurno - George reported that he has a draft of a contract with him and motioned to have an executive session to discuss the terms. Floyd DeAngelo seconded. All were in favor. In consideration of the people's time, the Commission decided to wait until the end of the meeting to hold executive session. Paul Zarrillo - Reported that he attended the Highlands Coalition meeting and said they raised several concerns over the drought. He also reported that he emailed Kerry Pflugh of the NJDEP regarding the state of the drawdown and the conditions of the Ringwood State Dam. Paul reported that 19 truckloads of floating islands debris had been removed from the lake. Paul reported that he had been looking into drone companies to take aerial footage of the lake. Ballpark estimates range from $1500 to $2000. Paul recommended that we move forward to approving a contractor to take aerial drone footage of Greenwood Lake. Resolution: To pay a contractor up to $2000 for drone footage of Greenwood Lake relevant to possible water improvement projects and to mark dangerous obstructions.
Motioned by: Paul Sullivan 2nd: Eric Hastings All in favor. Paul reported the MSU will be ready soon with their water testing report Paul also reported that the next round of boating classes on Feb 26th, May 22nd, and August 13th. OLD BUSINESS Drawdown started Oct 11th, as of today the lake has been lowered 4 feet and 8 inches. Ringwood State Park staff will regularly monitor the lake conditions as the drawdown proceeds. Bill Link wanted to mention for the record that the drawdown could end as early as Jan 1st, 2017 so that people conducting work can be put on notice. Eric Hastings commented that the last time the Commission closed the book on user fees there was an agreement that if it were to be re-opened, it would be on the state level. Dale moved that the discussion be tabled. Bill Link seconded. Bill Link then motioned that the public session be opened. Paul Zarrillo seconded. Pubic session may be referred to by the recording - found below this document in a hyperlink. Time starts approx at 47 minutes. The GWLC moved to executive session. After returning, Dale moved the Commission approve the contract as annotated with the changes the Commission made during executive session. Paul Sullivan seconded. All in favor. Dale then motioned to close the meeting at 9:36pm. Paul Sullivan seconded. All in favor.

Greenwood Lake Commission

October 26, 2016

September 2016 Minutes

Greenwood Lake Commission

October 26, 2016

Greenwood Lake Commission 9/28/2016 1810 Macopin Road, West Milford, NJ Meeting Start: 7:00pm Paul Zarrillo opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Zarrillo then read aloud the Open Public Meetings Act. Present: All Absent: None Lt. Kevin Hanrahan and John Cruzo: NJ State Police, Barry Cheney: Orange County Legislature, Terry Duffy: Passaic County Freeholder, Matthew Brett, Col. John Graham: West Point, John Buckheit: Village of Greenwood Lake Attorney, Steve Newhaus: Orange County, NY Executive.
Lt. Kevin Hanrahan and John Cruzo from the NJ State Police gave a presentation on the effect of the patrols. The representatives from the NJ State Police reported that they pulled over 138 vessels, but only gave warnings to boaters. The state police are expected to return next season with expanded patrols. COMMISIONER REPORTS Eric Hastings: No reports Eric Pain: Reported that the current lake is lower than average, which is due to the lack of rain. The drought warning that is currently in effect does not mean there is a drought, just that it is a possible occurrence.
Mike Flaherty: The NYDEC has only received a handful of application for dock and bulkhead maintenance, which is lower than average. The Village Attorney commented that historically the lion's share of permits are submitted in January. Floyd DeAngelo: Met with the Orange County Executive regarding the contract for funds that was rejected due to the language. The original contract was a reimbursement grant, but the funds were to be used for administrative expenses, such as office utilities, supplies, and various lake needs. Ed Krull: Village is developing a passive boat launch for non-motorized boats at the north end of the lake near the American Legion. The project has started and progress is being made. Bill Link: Reported that he and other marina owners are concerned of the effect of the current drought warning on the drawdown, despite the 6 week cushion, which allows the Commission to end the drawdown between Jan 1st and Feb 15th. Sullivan suggested that we wait until the public can voice their concerns before making a decision. Zarrillo reported that there are no plans from the NJDEP to cancel the drawdown. Clint: No report. Paul Sullivan: Attended yesterday's Freeholder meeting to update them on the projects and the drawdown. Sully requested assistance from the Freeholders if the drawdown takes place to de-silt the shore of the lake. The Freeholders are discussing the possibility and is waiting a status update on the drawdown. Sully also plans to discuss the possibility of an increased police presence next year with their help. Sully also complimented Zarrillo and his work, and reaffirmed his position that the Commissioners need to consider the amount of time they are able/willing to commit to the Greenwood Lake Commission, and he himself will resign if he believes he is not able to make that commitment. George Vurno: Reported why the contract from Orange County that was rejected. The original verbal agreement left us with the impression that the funds would not be granted on a reimbursement basis. The laws that govern the Commission restrict NJ funds from being spent in NY, and vice versa. Currently NJ has been paying the majority of basic bills and utilities. Paul Zarrillo: Reported that the NJDEP has awarded $84,350 to the Commission for stump reduction project. Zarrillo wished to thank Senator Pennachio and Kerry Pflugh from the NJDEP for their assistance in securing the funds. In order to accept them, the Commission needs to vote to accept. Zarrillo is concerned that if there was not a drawdown this year, then we would lose the funds. The current contract would only address the stumps and not the floating islands. Dale did mention that the contract had a provision to amend it if need be. Sullivan motioned to accept the funds, Dale seconded. All in favor except Mike Flaherty who abstained. Zarrillo continued his report. On Saturday Sept 24th, 30 students from MSU visited the lake to conduct water and sediment testing. Zarrillo thanked several volunteers present in the audience, and Elena Dystra from Greenwood Lake Marina, for lending the Commission 3 personal boats so the students could conduct the testing. Col. Graham from West Point participated in the outing, commented that the water testing can be applied to grant applications. Steve Newhaus entered the meeting at this point, and did not intend to interrupt but had the updated contract and check for $20,000. The Commission allowed Steve Newhouse to interrupt so the contract could be signed and notarized at the meeting. Zarrillo continued his report. He attended a North Jersey District Water Supply meeting earlier today to request compensation for the 3.3 million gallons of drinking water that is supplied daily from Greenwood Lake. He and many others believe that Township of West Milford, as well as the other municipalities surrounding the lake are unfairly burdened by the effects of the Highlands Act, and wish to receive compensation to mitigate the cost. The Chairman of the District Supply Board did mention that water purification efforts on the lake would save the processing plant money, and if that was accomplished there could be compensation to the Commission. Zarrillo reported on the reward for information on the hit and run accident this past Labor Day. The Greenwood Lake Commission worked to get reward money - not $22,000 as reported in the paper. It's between $6,000 and $11,000. Donors: Moosehead: $500 GWL Marina: $500 Emerald Point $500 Defeo's Marina: $500 Sportsmans Marina: $2500 Jersey PaddleBoard: $100 Bridget Vanderboss: $100 Awosting Association: $500 Andrew & Densie Baker: $100 Scott Burnam: $50 South Shore Marina: $500 Small Craft Marina: $5oo

Dale VanNimwegen gave the Treasurer's Report. Expenses - Normal operating expenses. Pizza for Sept 24th testing. Also reported that the Commission's Directors and Officers Insurance Policy would be due next month. Public Portion: The Commission opened the floor and allowed a discussion amongst the public, and had an extensive discussion regarding the drawdown. At 9:30 Ed Krull motioned to adjourn the meeting, Sully seconded Yes: Paul Sullivan, Clint Smith, Floyd DeAngelo, Ed Krull No: Paul Zarrillo, George Vurno, Dale VanNimwegen, Michael Flaherty, Eric Pain, Eric Hastings, Bill Link The public portion continued until 9:36. Motion to close public portion - Dale, seconded by Eric. All in favor. Close meeting at 9:37. Eric Hastings motioned, Dale seconded. All in favor except George Vurno who abstained. Below are links to important documents including: Submissions from the public, the Treasurer's report, and a news report. The next meeting of the GWLC will be October 26th, at the Senior Center in the Village of Greenwood Lake, located on 132 Windermere Ave. Website: GWLC.org Phone: 973-506-7800 Email: info@gwlc.org

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Greenwood Lake Commission

October 26, 2016

August 2016 Minutes

Greenwood Lake Commission

October 26, 2016

Meeting Start: 7:02pm George Vurno read aloud the Open Public Meetings Law Roll Call Present: Paul Zarrillo, Paul Sullivan, Clint Smith, George Vurno, Bill Link, Michael Flaherty, Eric Pain, Eric Hastings, Dale VanNimwegen Absent: Ed Krull, Floyd DeAngelo Special Guests: Col. John Graham of West Point, John Buckeit - Village Attorney, Tony DeMarco - President of the GWL CoC, Paul Preusser - USDA, Jesse Dwyer - Mayor of the Village of GWL. Paul Preusser of the USDA gave a presentation on the recent geese survey, which totaled 230 geese on GWL. This is 4 times the amount that is considered acceptable. He presented options for control such as harassment and oiling the eggs. He is emailing a cost proposal for all suggested methods of control to review. Col. Graham of West Point began his presentation. The Colonel is conducting several micro studies for GWL, including water quality testing, road salt survey, soils and fertilizer, trout and other fish population surveys. Colonel Graham will continue testing and determining the big picture, and will continue working with the Village of Greenwood Lake, NY and the Greenwood Lake Commission. Approval of Minutes - Sully Motioned, Clint Seconded. Dale provided a copy of the Treasurer's Report, attached at the bottom of this document. GWL received $9812.80 from the Morahan Grant, but we did not close the account in an attempt to receive the full balance of the grant amount. Dale mentioned that the $10 monthly charge from 4Square seemed obsolete and recommended the Commission not pay for that service. Up to date, Commissioner Zarrillo has been paying that out of pocket. $25,500 Lakeland $17,000 Sterling Sully motioned to pay the Village $9810.12 from the Morahan Grant once a copy of the signed Memo of Memorialization was circulated, Dale seconded. CORRESPNDENCE Received a letter from Jesse Dwyer, Mayor of Greenwood Lake, requesting Senator Bonacic provide $10,000 of financial assistance to replace the filters in the catch basins. Funding has been denied according to the Mayor who is present, and has committed to taking the $10,000 the Commission is about to pay to the Village for these catch basins. We also received a letter and a passed resolution from West Milford calling for the State of New Jersey and Federal Government to provide funds for stump reduction and removal of floating islands on the lake. The Commission received a letter from Montclair University requesting 28 students come to the area to conduct water testing on Sept 24th of this year. The school has requested that we assist collecting boats for the volunteers so they can perform their tests. Commission received an email from the West Milford BA regarding State Farm Neighborhood Assistance Program, which is giving out grants in the amount of $25,000 for needed community development. The Commission will apply once the application process opens Sept. 1st. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ERIC PAIN: Downstream flow is being monitored at the dam. There is some confusion on the maximum amount of water that is allowed to be let through during the drawdown, and is asking the Commission's assistance in determining the appropriate amount. The USGS has stipulated that a flow of 1.61 may let out a different amount of water since its last evaluation, this would be due to the amount of water in the lake, and width of the lake. Eric Pain also asked for a letter from the GWLC requesting the drawdown, with copies of all letters from stakeholders supporting the action. ERIC HASTINGS: Has received complaints about several landscaping companies dumping trimmings from cutting lawns into storm drains, which is detrimental to their integrity. He believes that GWLC should request the Township of West Milford notifying them of the issue and requesting action to remedy it. Eric also reported that a volunteer is willing to address some of the floating islands in the lake, and while some are floating to the top he wished to get permission to cut loose some of the primary roots anchoring the floating islands so it may be removed. Sully motioned to Commission his services in exchange for covering the cost of the removal of the floating islands, and provide up to $1000 incidentals expenses - Vurno seconded - All in favor. PAUL ZARRILLO: 29 people attended the boat class July 31st, where the Commission netted $1125. The Boat Inspection at Sportsmans Marina in July had poor attendance, and recommended a different approach in advertising for the next year.
NJ State police will attend the next meeting in Sept, and report on their patrols over the summer. In June, Zarrillo and Sullivan, along with 4 volunteers removed water chestnuts from the north arm of the lake by hand. Wrote letters to Passaic County and Township of West Milford requesting funds for the stump reduction project, both requests have been denied. Letters to the NJDEP have gone over in great detail the danger these stumps and floating islands pose to boaters and swimmers. The Commission hopes the NJDEP will provide the funds in time for the drawdown. The Commission will have a booth at ALF, and with that there will be a $25 charge. Jersey Paddleboards out of Willow Point Marina are holding a paddleboard race on Sept 10th, which the Commission was invited to have a table promoting the Commission. Zarrillo, Smith, and Tyler Lees attended an environmental workshop on water monitoring. Zarrillo is requesting that the Commission purchase its own set of equipment to speed up the process of testing. Andy Abdul from the West Milford Environmental Commission advised the GWLC hold on the purchase until more results come in from the Townships tests. Eric Hastings asked if the tests that the Township are conducting can be used in feasibility studies or official reports. Andy Abdul said that the Township is not a certified laboratory, so results would not meet the standard environmental agencies use. BILL LINK: Is concerned about the warm weather and the result it will have on the floating islands. He will monitor the lake and asks the Commission to do the same. CLINT SMITH: Has been working with the intern, Tyler Lees, in collecting the contact information for businesses around the lake. PAUL SULLIVAN: Paul reported that he is concerned about the amount of work some Commissions are putting into the Commission, including himself. He is challenging himself to dedicate more time to the Commission, and wishes the rest of the Commission challenge themselves as well. January 1st, if Paul Sullivan does not feel he as met the standard he expects of himself and the Commission, then he will resign and hopes other Commissioners will do as well. GEROGE VURNO: Reported that he has the agreement from Orange County, and is disappointed with the language, which reads that they will reimburse us for expenses. The Commission was under the impression that the $20,000 would be provided with no preconditions. George Vurno is going to re-negotiate. MICHAEL FLAHERTY: Received 1st application under the blanket permit in the Village of Greenwood Lake for dock maintenance during the drawdown. Martin Brand was promoted, and Michael has become the sole representative for the NYDEC, Martin Brand's full time replacement or another alternate may be appointed. Michael also reported that the NYDEC website will soon have a list of recommended practices on their website, and will provide the list to the Commission. NEW BUSINESS: Drawdown: The GWLC needs to post signs informing residents and businesses of the upcoming drawdown. Dale volunteered to compile a list of locations, and Zarrillo and Hastings volunteered to post them. The Commission's goal is to have all signs posted by October 11th.
Zarrillo commented that a friend has volunteered to fly a drone over the lake and take pictures of the locations of the floating islands. Zarrillo suggested that the Commission pursue user fees again. No reliable sources of funding have been found, and he believes that it is the only way to acquire reliable funding. Eric Hastings commented that the last time this issue was raised, that if it ever arose again, we would start by involving the NJ and NY State AG office, because of the haphazard way the Commission handled it in the past. Dale suggested that the Commission involve other stakeholders and gather information before discussing further to avoid further confusion and contention. Paul, George, and Clint are to meet to review user fee status. Eric Hastings commented that Passaic County does not need a permit to dredge Belcher's Creek, and considering that condition it is in, wants to request assistance from the County to perform this dredging. Dale mentioned that she is aware of a group looking into purchasing the MUA around Belcher's Creek, and if it is for sale, then she recommends the Commission also look into having input into the process, to set forth requirements for the new owner's in terms of discharge into the creek, which has been a source of pollution in Greenwood Lake. PUBLIC PORTION Mayor Jesse Dwyer has a resource that may enable the Village of GWL to install sewer lines, which would be a cost savings and invited the GWLC to join in on that meeting Sept 1st in Albany. John Buckheit - Reported that a Village Commissioner was removing Water Chestnuts behind their house, and asked that he was provided info from the NJDEP and NYDEC for removing them by hand for local residents. Sullivan motion to close, Clint seconded. Close at 9:34.

Greenwood Lake Commission

July 31, 2016

June 2016 Minutes

Greenwood Lake Commission

July 31, 2016

Greenwood Lake Commission
6/22/2016
132 Windermere Ave
Greenwood Lake, NY

Start Time: 7:02PM
Salute to the American Flag

Paul Zarrillo led the Salute to the Flag.

Paul Zarrillo read aloud the open public meeting law:
ROLL CALL
Present: Paul Zarrillo, Eric Hastings, Dan Bello, Michael Flaherty, Floyd DeAngelo, Paul Sullivan, Clint Smith, Dale VanNimwegen
Absent: Ed Krull, George Vurno
Special Guests: Orange County Legislator Barry Cheney, Andy Abdul, of the West Milford Environmental Commission, Village of Greenwood Lake Judge Keith Garley, and Mayor of the Village of Greenwood Lake Jesse Dwyer
Approval of Minutes: 1 change - In Commissioner Flaherty's report, the links on the NYDEC website regarding drawdown procedure were not posted at that time but were,"going to be posted."
Resolution: Approval of minutes from May 2016.
Motioned by: Paul Sullivan
Seconded: Floyd DeAngelo
Name Yes No Abstained
Paul Zarrillo Co-Chair X
George Vurno Co-Chair
Paul Sullivan X
Clint Smith X
Bill Link X
Dale VanNimwegen X
Ed Krull
Floyd DeAngelo X
Eric Hastings X
DEP X
DEC X

Treasurer's Report: Attached
Correspondence: The Commission sent a letter to The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders regarding the vacant building in Ringwood that used to belong to the Passaic River Coalition, and asked if we could reside in it. They have yet to respond.
Sent a letter to NJDEP Commissioner Martin, CC'D local representatives regarding their statutory responsibility to oversee the lake, and believed it was their obligation to assist in the removal of floating islands and stumps. They have yet to respond.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
DAN BELLO
• The request to approve the drawdown from the NJDEP has moved to the second step.
• Dan is being reassigned to Hunterdon County for the next several months, but Eric Pain as his alternate will fill in.
MICHAEL FLAHERTY
• Drawdown information will be up on the NYDEC within a week.
• Followed up with NY invasive species week, and confirmed it is July 10th-`16th
FLOYD DEANGELO
• Warwick check for $4000 has been received and deposited.
• We are still working with Orange County to acquire funds.
ERIC HASTINGS
• Eric Hastings reported that he has been on the lake since the last meeting and has pulled out a significant amount of Styrofoam from the lake since the last meeting but is concerned about the amount that is still present. He and his neighbors are cleaning up the area around their homes the best they can.
BILL LINK
• No report
CLINT SMITH
• Reported that he met with Senator Pennachio who asked the about the status of the condition, but later learned that he was sent a letter the Senator, and requested that he be made aware in the future.
• Also reported that he has noticed a reduction in the trash and pollution along the lake.
PAUL SULLIVAN
• Reported that he was discussing the possibility of retaining a grant writer in order to secure a greater number of grants. We are looking into it further and gathering quotes.
PAUL ZARRILLO
• Reported that several representatives of the State Police has been patrolling GWL since memorial day and plan on patrolling until Labor Day.
• Awaiting word from the NJDEP for funding to remove floating islands and reduce stumps.
• Had a meeting with a professional finance manager who lived on the lake who was also interested in helping or possibly running the Watershed Management District 501c3, and would help fund raise for projects on the lake.
DALE VANNIMWEGEN
• Dale passed around the Treasurer's Report. A copy will be attached to the minutes.
• Dale reported that our Directors and Officers insurance has been paid in full
• No news on Morohan Grant.
PUBLIC INPUT
Jesse - June 29th is when Village will be using Aquathol K. Including north of the 7/8th bridge. 24 hours until safe to swim, eat fish.
Passive Boat Launch goes out to bid later this month.
Got complaints about the dead fish, and believes it was the purge caused by rapidly changing water temperatures.
Fireworks will be on July 3rd.
John Buckeit - Would aid getting help from the Army Corps for Engineers. He also has become aware of a grant program, If watershed is connected to American Water Inc, then there are grant opportunities that exist.
Paul Sullivan motioned to adjourn the meeting, Eric Hastings seconded to close meeting closed at 8:27 PM. All were in favor.
The next meeting of the GWLC will be July 27th at 1810 Macopin Road in West Milford, NJ.
Website: GWLC.org
Phone: 973-506-7800
Email: info@gwlc.org