Salute to the Flag – Co-Chair
D eFeo and all those in attendance joined in a salute to the flag.
Roll Call
Correspondence
Treasures Report
Report of

Fillippone – Received an email from Commissioner Jackson regarding user fees and having Greenwood Lake Commission’s legislation included with Lake Hopatcong legislation – thinks it’s a good idea but made sure that we will be seeing the Bill before it goes anywhere. DeFeo requested a roll call vote of Commissioners reaffirming support of Legislation.

Absent – Don Perry Motion carried 10 to 0.

Also spoke to John Flynn at Green Acres, who stated that the Greenwood Lake Commission is not eligible for Green Acres money. Ella would like to propose that we have a special Bill passed by the New Jersey Legislature to allow the Commission to apply for and receive funds for certain purposes. Our Commission is not a “non-profit” so she is referring to State funds. Need to be able to apply to the State for Green Acres money. I plan to attend a meeting later this month with Green Acres. Steve DeFeo added that he spoke to Senator Morahan last month and he stated that he was looking into some sort of matching funds against New Jersey Green Acres that we can procure in New York. Ella received special purpose grant application. I would like to recommend taking the targeted watershed grant that we lost last year and submit it. Finally, would like to present a statement to the Highlands Council on behalf of the Greenwood Lake Commission stating that they never came to discuss anything with us so how can they make recommendations in their master plan, in the lake section on what best to do. Steve DeFeo suggested putting something in writing on the Greenwood Lake Commission letterhead.

Report of Klipstein – Event scheduled in March for signing of agreement between Scotts, Lebanon Seaboard and DEP to agree to achieve 50% reduction of phosphorus sold in New Jersey. This would result in a 50% reduction by 2010 of the 2006 baseline. The clean water campaign would be rolled out to the retailers containing information which complements the lake-friendly fertilizer. Klipstein will give Commission a copy of agreement. Ella and Eric will attend signing.

Report of Olsen – No applications to the Warwick Planning Board.

Report of Winstanley – Ways and Means – $30,000 coming to the Greenwood Lake Commission for 2008.

Report of Zarrillo – Had several conservations with the new Mayor of West Milford. She supports the efforts of the Greenwood Lake Commission and I will be setting up a meeting with her soon.

Report of Lawson – Working on audit and 1099’s.

Report of Vurno – Comment regarding Grant for Greenwood Lake – Should be noted that the Commission suggested that herbicides be used on a one time basis so that the qualifications of the eradication grant was met and also to steer some of the money toward a hydro rake to maintain the eradication. Village voted against and submitted application using the hand pulling method. Application was denied. FYI - Village of Florida received $100,000 for a grant involving the use of chemicals.

Report of DeFeo – Reminder – whenever using Commission letterhead, Commission needs to be copied so that something can be put in our files. Met with Senator Morahan regarding 2008 grant. Article from Reporter King in the Times Herald Record has many untruths. Feels Commission should send a response letter to him. Eric Hastings will draft the letter. Commission received letter from Windermere Park Association stating that they are against chemicals being used in lake. Steve questioned some of the members of the Association and no one can remember this issue being discussed at any of their meetings.

Ella added should we be looking for money for a hydro rake? SD noted we need about $250,000 for a hydro rake. DeFeo added that permitting may be an issue.

Old Business – The Commission is in search of a weed harvester operator.
Paul Zarrillo suggested setting up a fee committee now to begin working. Steve DeFeo, George Vurno and Paul Zarrillo will be the fee committee.
Next drawdown will be 2009 into 2010.

Public Input – Trustee Widmer questioned Commission about hydro rake. Vurno asks which is best to purchase a weed harvester or a hydro rake. DeFeo answered hydro rake would be best overall. Commission asked if the Village would be resubmitting their grant application for hydro rake. Widmer stated Board was meeting again with Dr. Fred to discuss the issues.

Adjourn