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Wesley Lake Commission Minutes
February 17, 2025, 7 PM
One Municipal Plaza, Asbury Park
Second Floor Conference Room
In Attendance:
Eileen Chapman
Keith Fiori
Gary Iott
Ed Lacombe
Kevin McMillan
Doug McQueen
Jim Rokosny
Gail Rosewater
Gail Rosewater opened the meeting at 7:10 PM with member roll call and reading of the
Open Public Meetings Act.
Special Guests: William Grafton, Fletcher Lake Commission
Mr. Grafton attended our meeting at the invitation of Gary, who has been water testing in
Fletcher as well as Wesely. Mr. Grafton shared the progress on Fletcher Lake.
1. Lighted aerator installed. Received favorably by the community. They may install
four more after assessing the impact on the environment. Approximately $1700
each
2. They will stock Lake with fish. (Bass, Catfish, Native Eels, Bay Fish) They want to
encourage the community to fish. (Fish not safe for consumption)
3. Goose poop caused Ecoli in ocean/beach. They hired a geese chaser which has
improved situation.
4. Bulkhead and walkway replaced via municipal bond.
5. They are considering putting in pumps to reduce flooding.
Doug and Keith shared that they had met with Sylvan Lake officials to learn about their
funding and Lake improvements. They are eligible for Dept. of Defense funds and have
a great deal of support from elected officials.
Outfall
ISTAR/Starfield have offered to repair/replace the outfall pipe, perhaps put in pumps
and add electronic gate (east end) and weir (west end) in exchange for a PILOT
program for the parking garage they will build next to Paradise.
Doug reminded us that included in the Ocean Grove North End Development was a
clause to require the developers to prioritize rebuilding the lake wall and

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sidewalks/lights. He suggested we put a clause in the agreement with Starfield to
prioritize the outfall/weir.
The Engineer (Avakian)is working on the best solution, then it gets presented to the City
Council and then voted on.
Approval of Minutes
Ed moved to accept the minutes of January 20, 2026, and Gary seconded. All others in
favor. Gail will forward minutes to municipalities to be posted on the websites.
Membership
Barb was reappointed and sworn in by Asbury Park for a new three-year term as she
was finishing up Tee’s term.
Treasurer's Report
Current balance is $19,137.09. Ed requested $1200 from each municipality for their
annual contribution. He received the invoice from Asbury Park. Kevin will follow up with
Neptune.
Geese Management
Geese have decreased somewhat. Several dead waterfowls including geese have been
found in the area.
Bridge
Gail emailed Keith Daly in Neptune for update. They are still waiting for the State
Historic Preservation Office to notify us of the meeting. Kevin will ask Keith Daly to
attend one of our meetings. Jim will keep Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association
(OGCMA) informed.
Aerator
No update
Friends and Citizens of Wesley Lake
Jim is working on becoming chair. Their goal will be to beautify the Ocean Grove side of
the Lake. Jim asked for the Starfield study on the outfall and weir mitigation.
Benches/ESTC
Ed explained that no more benches will be put around Wesley Lake by the
Environmental Shade Tree Commission. Gail requested that work around the
Lake/equipment placed be approved by the municipalities for safety.
Deed
Jim got the deed for the outfall area and left it at City Hall with Joann. It now seems to be
lost. Eillen will look into it.
Snow Removal

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OGCMA hired a private company to do the sidewalk along the Lake. Residents then
received official notice it was their responsibility. CMA is responsible for the fire lanes
and in front of the fire lanes.
Streetscape
Eileen reported Starfield is doing streetscape possibly as far a St James Place. Eileen
will get further clarification. Doug explained that sidewalks need to be wider for
pedestrian safety.
Doug made a motion to adjourn at 8:45 pm and Kevin seconded. All approved.
Respectfully Submitted by Gail Rosewater