Local coastal planning grant, Eagleswood Township, Ocean County, New Jersey Westecunk Creek Waterfront Recreational Park final recreational plan

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LOCAL COASTAL PLANNING GRANT

EAGLESWOOD TOWNSHIP, OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

WESTECUNK CREEK

WATERFRONT RECREATIONAL PARK

FINAL RECREATIONAL PLAN

SEPTEMBER 30, 1988

PREPARED BY: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOAA

ERNST, ERNST & LISSENDEN COASTAL SERVICES CENTER
CONSULTING ENGINEERS & PLANNERS 2234 SOUTH HOBSON AVENUE
P.O. BOX 391 CHARLESTON, SC 29405-2413
52 HYERS STREET
TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08754
(201) 349-2215

PREPARED FOR:

-j EAGLESWOOD TOWNSHIP Property of CSC Library
R.R. #1, DIVISION STREET
-.2 'A WEST CREEK, NEW JERSEY 08092
(609) 296-3040

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DRAFT RECREATIONA.L PILAN..................1-27

ADDENDUM TO DRAFT RECREATIONAL PLAN ..............28

ASBURY P.ARK PRESS ARTICLE. ................. .29

TUCKERTON BEACON ARTICLE ..................30

TUCKER.TON BEACON .ARTICLE....................31

ASBURY PARK PRESS ARTICLE ..................34

LETTER TO WJRZ RADIO .....................35

PUBLIC NOTICE APPEARING IN ATLANTIC CITY PRESS .......36

MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING ..................37

CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION ..............39

LOCAL COASTAL PLANNING GRANT

EAGLESWOOD TOWNSHIP, OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

WESTECUNK CREEK

WATERFRONT RECREATIONAL PARK,

DRAFT RECREATIONAL PLAN

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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOAA
PREPARED BY : COASTAL SERVICES CENTER
PREPARED BY:
2234 SOUTH HOBSON AVEN[JUE
ERNST, ERNST & LISSENDEN CHARLESTON, SC 29405-2413
CONSULTING ENGINEERS & PLANNERS
P.O. BOX 391
52 HYERS STREET
TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08754
(201) 349-2215

PREPARED FOR:

Property of C-IC Libraryt
EAGLESWOOD TOWNSHIP Propry c Library
R.R. #1, DIVISION STREET
WEST CREEK, NEW JERSEY 08092
(609) 296-3040

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INTRODUCTION

I . INVENTOR~Y OF LA:NDS ... ... ................. 2

STAFFORD FORGE TO FLOODGATES . .............2

FLOODGATES TO U.S. 9. ... .. . ..... ............ 3

U.S. 9TO LITTLE EGG HARBOR BAY ........ .......4

II. RECREATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY...... 5

III. LAND UTILIZATION/ACQUISITION STRATEGY.......... 8

IV'. PARK DEVELOPMENT ............. .......... .......... .11

BIBLIOGRAPHY. .. .. . .. ...................16

* ~~APPENDICES

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING ..................1

U.S. DEPT. OF INTERIOR CORRESPONDENCE............18

* ~~~~NJ NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM CORRESPONDENCE ........... 19

PHOTOGRAPHS OF WESTECUNK CREEK .............22

INTRODUCTION

* ~~The largest' stream lying primarily within Eagleswood Township

is the Westecunk Creek. This waterway finds its source near

the northwestern corner of the Township, in Little Egg Harbor

* ~~Township. It feeds extensive areas of cranberry bogs above

the dam at Stafford Forge, just west of the Garden State

Parkway. The creek then flows in a relatively natural state

* ~~through extensive areas of low-lying wetlands, below the dam

at the forge, and runs past the Township's main-population

center'at West Creek. Below the floodgates just west of

* ~~Route 9, the stream becomes a meandering estuary accessible

from Dock Road, and flows out to Little Egg Harbor Bay.

While there are significant contiguous tracts of land devoted

* ~~to open space with the Township, these lands are largely

devoted to the management and maintenance of game and non-

game wildlife species.

Due to extensive areas of the Township defined as wetlands,

regulation by the Coastal Areas Facility Review Act (CAPRA),

* ~~and some ares of the Township regulated by the State

Pinelands Commission, development of the Township is

restricted. As a result, much of the Township is composed of

* ~~lands where future rateable expansion is very limited.

Consequently, the potential for municipal funding of further

development of public active and passive recreational space

* ~~is, likewise, limited.

However, through a systematic and strategic evaluation of

lands adjacent to the Westecunk Creek, the prospects for

* ~~acquisition of key parcels of land for public use as a stream

corridor park are discussed in this recreational plan.

I. INVENTORY OF LANDS

STAFFORD FORGE TO FLOODGATES

This reach of the stream begins at the impoundment structure

immediately west of Martha Road (Ocean County Route 606).

The stream runs under the bridge on Martha Road. At this

location steep slopes run down from the road to the

streambanks. Some foaming of the stream is observed at this

point, due to the aeration at the spillway. The stream

becomes of relatively flat stream with gentle and even drop

as it flows e~ast.

Large culverts carry the stream under the Garden State

Parkway, a location navigable to the canoeist. Beyond the

Parkway the stream is in its natural state, bounded by lands

of the Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area. The stream

then flows on and through a municipality owned parcel, Block

39, Lot 35.

Fed by Barton's Branch, the stream flows through the lands of

a proposed subdivision. No development of that parcel is

proposed within the wetlands bounding the stream.

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The creek remains, at present, in a natural state in this

reach, with wildlife 4in general abundance. The first

* ~~significant mark of civilization here comes at the crossing

of overhead wires at an easement of the Atlantic Electric

Company. Although the unmarred beauty of deep woods is

* ~~interrupted here, it is important to note that the plant

species which proliferate at the edge of this linear clearing

provide an abundance of high quality cover, and food sources

for a variety of wildlife.

A few hundred yards downstream of this point the

* ~~uninterrupted expanse of vacant land bordering Westecunk

Creek yields to the modest population center of the Township.

The backyards of residential properties fronting on North

Street meet the streambank on the south. on the north,

vacant land 6xists, including a Township-owned parcel, Block

39, Lot 52.

After a short reach of uninterrupted streambank, the creek

reaches the floodgate area and cascades over the

* ~~deteriorating concrete level control structure.

FLOODGATES TO US 9

While this reach of Westecunk Creek is short in distance, it

is an area which has-great potential for use as it lies

within easy reach of much of the Township's population.

Immediately downstream from the floodgates, a pool of water

deeper than most other areas offthe creek, has been scoured

* ~~by water falling over the floodgates through the course of

time. This spot has been a favored swimming area in the

past.

Beyond this location, the stream goes under the Railroad

Avenue Bridge, at the Ocean County Sewerage Authority's

* ~~facility, and then continues adjacent to Mill Road. Just

before the creek veers away from the road, a small, sandy

landing area leads down from the pavement. it provides

* ~~boating and other recreational access to the stream. Some

erosion occurs at this location. From here the stream

travels towards Route 9.

US .9 TO LITTLE EG6J HARBOR BAY

At Route 9, the creek passes under a bridge and after a

series of bends and emerges with a markedly different

character. Instead of a shaded creek with a combination of

* ~~swamp hardwoods, atlantic white cedar and pitch pine forests

lining the streambanks, here, non-woody species associated

with an estuarine regime are present. The woodlands open up

to either side for impressive distant vistas. The scent of

bay air is noticed.

Three major islands lie in the stream bed, totalling nearly 2

acres in area. They are vacant and privately owned.

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Continuing, with Dock Road roughly parallel, Westecunk Creek

runs its course past the municipal bpat launch and private

* ~~dockage facilities. A number of residences line the road,

interspersed with vacant land. Township land holding in this

area include Block 4, Lots 72, 134, 143.02, ;'Block 4.01.

To the north of the creek there are expanses of undisturbed

wetlands within the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife

* ~~Refuge.

As the stream approaches its mqu-th, it broadens significantly

* ~~and its character becomes more like the bay. It reaches the

bay at the foot of Dock Road. At this location, on Block 1,

Lot 1, owned by the Township. A pavilion and bulkhead are

* ~~maintained for recreational purposes.

II. RECREATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY

With respect to the Department of Environmental Protection's

"Outdoor Recreation Plan of New Jersey" (SCORP), the

* ~~recreational needs of the population of Ocean County are

clearly defined.

* ~~The intensity of need for open space within the County is

defined as moderate, based on the acreage presently available

in comparison to the' population. However, based on what is

* ~~defined as "balanced land use", the need for additional open

recreational space is given the highest priority rating.

This balanced land use deficit considers the amount of

additional open space required to satisfy the state's open

space goals.

The need for particular recreational facilities in the County

are outlined in the SCORP and are listed below with numerical

values of 1 through 5, 1 being the lowest need and 5 the

highest. Facility defecits, and surpluses in parentheses,

are expressed in activity days and represent the extent to

which the projected 1990 supply og park and recreational

facilities can meet estimated peak day demand.

NEEDS FACILITY
RANKING DEFECITS

Swimming (freshwater) 5 26,118
Swimming (saltwater) 5 42,232
*Motor Boating & Boat
Fishing (freshwater) 0 (273)
Motor Boating & Boat
Fishing (saltwater) 3 8,919
Hunting 4 10,780
Camping 1 367
*Hiking 4 14,661
*Bicycling 70,023
Horseback Riding 2 882
Tennis 4 14,664
Basketball 0 (5434)
Baseball/Softball 2 7,227
Soccer/Football 2 9,143
Playground Activities 0 (18577)
Golf 0 1,257
Snow Skiing (Downhill) 5
*Picnic 4 2,163
Ice Skating 0 (53,496)

County Totals 199,519

Recreational facilities marked with an aserisk (*) are those

which may be made available at Westecunk Creek Park.

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This priority system indicates, relatively high merits of

proposed facilities.

As cited in the Rules on Coastal Resources and Development

(N.J.A.C. 7:7E-7.3):

* ~~~"Resort/recreation uses and commercial fisheries uses

shall have priority over all other uses in Monmouth,

Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May counties with highest

priority reserved for those uses that provide

facilities for people of all ages and for those people

with physical handicaps.

This further reinforces the state's directives for park

development within the region.

Locally, the need for facilities whibh take advantage of the

natural resources present at the Westecunk Creek Are

considerable. While the creek is not inaccessible to the

general population, public access points are infrequent, and

their usefulness is hampered by limits on parking.

Obviously, the types of recreational facilities which might

be developed in and around Westecunk Creek have limitations.

The sorts of activities which are sensible here are primarily

those which are specifically water related. Also feasible

are those which can be adapted to the linear space defined by

the stream corridor.

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The facilities which may be developed for Westecunk Creek are

listed below, but are not necessarily limited to: Iboating

* ~~canoeing, swimming, fishing, bicycling paths, hiking/nature

trails, and picnicking.

III. LAND UTILIZATION/ACOUISITION STRATEGY

At present, there are two key open space areas which can

* ~~provide a basis and framework for park development. The

Federal government has significant holdings of primarily

estuarine wetlands, known as the Edwin B. Foirsythe National

Wildlife Refuge. This area, and proposed additional lands

create unbroken expanses of open spaces at the mouth of the

creek, where it meets Little Egg Harbor Bay.

The western end of the area of this stuidV is bounded by the

State of New Jersey's Stafford Forge Wildlife Management

Area.

These two areas are linked by the creek itself. The most

desirable type of park development possible is one which

provides a continuous linear park paralleling the creek,

whereby people can enjoy an uninterrupted reach of this

waterway. Additionally, the environmental quality of the

creek can best be preserved through creation of a park which,

in effect, serves as a buffer zone. In reality, the creek

itself offers a linear open space for recreation, in its

present state. A desirable objective would be the expansion

of this strand of open space onto the ad~joining lands.

In examining the open space/land use overlay map

accompanying this report, one can clearly see the substantial

extent of currently vacant land which abuts the creek. While

the resources of the Township's population are limited, a

concerted effort should be made to obtain as much of this

land as practicable. Lands which should be targeted for

acquisition are those which may be of limited value to their

current owners.

Those parcels which are unused, and do not abut residential

or commercial lands under the same ownership, aj~e those which

offer great potential. Particularly, those lands which are

environmentally restrictive (i.e. wetlands, unsuitable soils,

etc.) might be obtained at a fairly low relative cost per

unit of area, while having a high recreational value. Of

great importance in selecting parcels for ac~quisition would

be accessibility. Most, if not all, parcels which should be

* ~~targeted have water access; however, those which specifically

have road frontage are of prime importance in determining

which lands have the greatest usefulness.

Beyond this sort of outright purchase of vacant land, there

are a number of other strategies which would result in

practical forms of acquisition. As shown on the open

space/land use overlay, lands which are proposed to be

developed may be encouraged or even mandated to reserve that

portion of the land which is delineated as wetland for a

conservation easement, or outright dedication to the

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0 ~~The Gough Subdivision provides an example of such an

easement. Effort should be made in such cases in the future

so that street access is provided. Even a narrow access

0 ~~easement from a new street with a path could provide this.

To implement this in the future' an ordinance specifically

relating to this goal could be adopted by the Township.

In an evaluation of the Township's Property Tax Map and list

of owners, two parcels at the foot of North Street, Block 39,

0 ~~Lots 48.01 and 48.02, appear to have unknown ownership.

A determination of the actual ownership would r~quire further

0 ~~and complete title search before any action to obtain this

land could be reasonably undertaken by the Township. However

these parcels might be obtained with a minimum of funds.

The least expensive way to increase public holdings of lands

adjacent to Westecunk Creek is through private gifts. At

S ~~first glance, this route may appear unrealistic, but it is

possible to demonstrate its practicality. Tax benefits

could be realized by individuals by donating wetlands and

0 ~~other parcels which are fundamentally useless for

development. Those who are clear thinking and civic-minded

could make this possibility a reality.

As seen on the open space/land use overlay map, there are

several parcels of land already owned by the Township.

S ~~Although are limited in area, these parcels may serve as a

framework for expansion of holdings.

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IV. PARK DEVELOPMENT

From a standpoint of need and economic feasibility there are

several particular locations which should be thoroughly

investigated for their potential incorporation into a park,

in its initial phase of developmeht.

Beginning at the upstream end of the study area, at Stafford

Forge, the point where the stream passes under Martha Road

offers a potential site for launching canoes and boats which

draw little water and can be carried. At this location

people currently use the stream in such a manner. There are

severe limitations existing here, and throughout much of the

stream corridor as wetland (hydric) soils series, such as

Manahawkin Muck, Berryland Sand, Sulfhemists, Sulfaquents,

and Atsion Sand would restrict the type of facilities

allowable. Perhaps a simple well-defined path at the'

location of an existing swath, could be constructed to the

water's edge, affording access, while preventing erosion.

Nearby, at the intersection of Old Forge and Martha Road, a

parking area might be developed in conjunction with the State

Wildlife Management Area.

The open access created along the Atlantic Electric Co.

easement between Forge Road and Province Road is one which is

of considerable interest in development of the park.

Typically, the use of the area of power easements is

restricted to a great degree.

However, with inquiry to, and agreement with the power
company, some limited use of this connecting link may be,

achieved. Probably, the most likely use would be as part of

a trail system. How this would link up with other paths

would be determined as acquisition of parcels of land for the

* ~~park progresses. It is anticipated that foot trail and

bicycle path loops of various length might be developed in

the park. The potential of using the easement for recreation

should be integrated with the development of priorities for

acquisition of adjacent tracts.

As stated in the Land Utilization/Acquisition Strategy

section of this report, parcels of land where ownership is

unclear might be obtained through a standard legal

governmental taking. If the parcels at question on North

Street appear to qualify as such, they could be Incorporated

into an overall development plan. While they do have road

frontage, their potential usefulness for recreational parking

or access sites would require further investigation and

wetland delineation to. Yet they do offer possibilities for

some sort of structured use.

Due to the depth of the stream just below the floodgates, and

the proximity to Silver Lake Drive, the creek is better

suited to swimming here than any other location. With

minimal land acquisition at this spot, a significant addition

could be made to the recreational facilities available.

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Again, an analysis at a smaller scale would be required to

determine the most advantageous spatial configuration of a

* ~~swimming area, access and parking facilities, and if space

allows, a picnicking site.

* ~~It may be necessary to evaluate the existing floodgate for

its safety, and upgrade it structurally if required.

Consideration might be given at that time to revamping the

* ~~structure in a minor way to make it easier for canoes and

small boats to pass.

The area between Railroad Avenue and Route 9 would be an area

which could be developed for further active recreational

sites, by virtue of its ready access to the main roads, and

certain portions of usable frontage on Mill Street, notably

at the sandy landing area. Proper siting of rebreational

structures and parking on the small area of Downer soils

* ~~(appearing on the soils overlay) could bring an additional

formal access point to the park.

This area could be more or less, directly linked to the

portion of the park at the floodgates, if a formal pedestrian

crossing were defined at Railroad Avenue. The intersection

could also serve as the site for signage and a park directory

for visitors because of its high visibility, although

additional signage could be provided on Route 9.

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Beyond Route 9, immediately along Dock Road, there is a

considerable percentage of developed land. Here, private and

* ~~public boat launching and dockage facilities line the road,

along with a number of homes. Some vacant land exists, but

would not truly form a continuous network of open space on

the South side of the creek. However, increased park

holdings in this area would relate favorably to the proposed

additional lands of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife

* ~~Refuge (NWR).

To the north of the creek substantial holdings of the NWR

* ~~already exist. Additionally, there are expanses of vacant

land here. Due to the broad area of wetlands to the north of

the creek, it is unlikely that any formal facilities could be

built here; however, increasing land holdings could help

assure the continuous linkage of open parklands to the'

maximum extent possible.

The stream has several islands in its midst which do offer

good locations for informal picnicing for boaters and could

service as fine places for wildlife observation. Acquisition

of the islands located on Lot 1 of Blocks 4.02, 4.03 and 4.04

would be very important , as they are a critical area in an

environmental and visual sense.

At the mouth of Westecunk Creek, the Township pavilion and

bulkhead presently serve as municipal parkland, and would

continue to provide recreational potential as one element in

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V. IMPACTS

The major impacts of significance throug hthe development of

* ~~the proposed park systems will be of generally positive

nature. Most obvious will be the increase in lands available

for public recreational purposes.

This increase in recreational facilities and use will have a

number of corollary effects:

1. Maintenance of wetland and habitat quality and protection

of existing open land to assuring the continuity of the

* ~~natural resources of the creek, thereby assisting in

maintaining the livelihood of those dependent on these

resources.

2. Some increase in disturbance to the natural environment

and wildlife during construction phase of facilities.

3. Some increase in commerce related to boating, fishing,

etc., locally.

4. Potential increase in value for lands which are

convenient to new facilities.

5. Some decrease in the lands which, in the future, could

provide additional tax ratables.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY:

* ~~1. State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental

Protection, Division of Coastal Resources. Feb. 3, 1986.

Rules on Coastal Resources and Development.

2. State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental

Protection, Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife. Guide to

* ~~Wildlife Management Areas.

3. State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental

* ~~Protection, Green Acres Program. November 1984. Outdoor

Recreation Plan of Now Jersey.

* ~~4. Stockton State College, May 1984. Environmental Report

for Eagleswood Township, Ocean County, New Jersey.

* ~~5. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation

service. April 1980. Soil Survey of Ocean County, New

Jersey.

6. U.S. Department of the interior, Fish and Wildlife

Service. January 1987. Final Environmental Assessment-

* ~~Proposed additions to Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife

Refuge, Atlantic, Burlington and Ocean Counties, New Jersey.

7. U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife

Service. July 1985. Wetlands of New Jersey.

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* ~~~~Joi IN 1'. K~j O~i RNELL
MAYOR I COMMITTEE MAN MGRNRDOS
TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR
KrN NETI I G. IOL.MAN
COMMITTEEMAN rFOWNIJII'pOF EAGLES WOOD
WESTI CRE.)N.J. 08092
JOSEPI I F. MrGLINO rTCrXNJ B9
* ~~~~COMMITTEEMAN (609) 296-3040

* ~~~~~~~~~PUBLIC NOTICE

The Township Commnit tee of the Township o�'E~igleswood will a Public
Hearing on September 27, 1988 a~t 7:00PM at- the._.Eagleswood Village Recreation
* ~~~~Center on Rt 9 in Staffordirille' Te putpose is. to'receiepbi omn
on the Local Coastal.Planning Grant Draft 'of. Proposed Recreational Area in
Eagleswood Township. The PublicT Comments'-will. be incorporated into the
final submission to the Lotal Coastal Planning'Grant of' the"-NJDEP.

Joette. .G. Dodds ("
Towntshi p-''Adnmin'is tra t or/CIerk

Postediin the B&D on 9/16/88,'A.,
Post Office
MuniipalBuilding I

Hand Delivered to Beacon on 9/16/88/
~At lantic City'Press 7
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Publshedin the Atlantic City' Press-'9/19/88,

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UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
135L" y FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Edlwiln B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Brigantinlle Division
PO Box 72
Oceanville, New Jersey 08231

August 25, 1988

Joette Dodds
Eagleswood Township
146 Division Street
West Creek, NJ 08092

Dear Joette

The proposed township park along Westecunk Creek would
compliment the Fish and Wildlife Service acquisition in
Eagleswood. The two enclosed environmental assessments
may be useful to you as you develop your proposal. I
have also enclosed a list of the tracts that the Service
would like to acquire in future years.

If we can provide additional assistance, please contact
me.

Sincerely

David L. Beall
Refuge Manager

Enclosures

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New Jersey Natural Heritage Program

Office of Namural Lands Managerneni

(�09) 984-1339
CN 404, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625

September 9, 1988
Joette Dodds, Township Administrator
Township of Eagleswood
RR#1 - Division Street
West Creek, NJ 08092
Re: Proposed Westecunk Creek Park Site

Dear Ms. Dodds:
Thank you for your letter requesting information on rare
species and natural communities at the above referenced site in
Eagleswood Twp., Ocean County.
The Natural Heritage Database does not have any records for
rare plants, animals or natural communities on the project site.
The attached list of rare species and natural communities are
from records in the vicinity of the project site. Additionally,
enclosed is a list of rare vertebrates of Ocean County together
with a description of their habitats. If suitable habitat is
present at the project site, these species would have potential
to be present. For additional information on these or other
vertebrate animals, we recommend you contact the DEP-Division of
Fish, Game, and Wildlife.

PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED 'CAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON NHP DATA'.
Thank you for consulting the Natural Heritage Program. The fee
to cover the cost of processing this data request is $30.00.
Payment should be made to the Nature Conservancy- The NJ Natural
Heritage Program. Please feel free to contact us again regarding
any future data requests.

Sincerely,

Thomas F. Breden
Coordinator

cc: JoAnn Frier-Murza
Thomas Hampton

The N~idure ( (,,] .ecv racy .d New Jersey~ I )('lartnIel (4f/!flvir(flm]~el~th~l [11')letfh

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NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT

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CAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON NATURAL HERITAGE DATA

The quantity and quality of data collected by the 'NaturalV.i':
Heritage Program is dependent on the research and observations of-'":'
many individuals and organizations. Not all of this information is the
result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys. Some, natural
areas in New Jersey have never been thoroughly surveyed. As'a a'
result, new locations for plant and animal species are continuously.':'.'
added to the data base. Since data acquisition is a dynamic, ongoing?:-?.',:
process, this Office cannot provide a definitive statement ':on, .the!-Ai:
presence, absence, or condition of biological elements in any part of;. <
New Jersey. Information supplied by the Natural Heritage 'Program '.::
$* summarizes existing data known to the program at the 'time of 'theA:'.;
request regarding the biological elements or location in question. '-The';2i:_
information should never be regarded as final statements ' on "thea^.:6
elements or areas being considered, nor should they be substituted!.i-'.& .
for on-site surveys required for environmental assessments. "The,.:'
attached data is provided as one source of information to assist others..:'.:
v in the preservation of natural diversity. :. . ' . I -

This office cannot provide a letter of interpretation or "a
statement addressing the classification of wetlands as defined by 'the`:'.-
Freshwater Wetlands Act. Requests for such determination should be`-';
sent to the DEP Division of Coastal Resources, Bureau of Freshwater.. '
Wetlands, CN 402, Trenton, NJ 08625.

Information provided by this database may not be published':'
without first obtaining the written permission of the Office of .Natural
Lands Management. In addition, the Natural Heritage Program must'.-
be credited as an information source in any publication of data.

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GENERAL VICINITY OF PROPOSED UESTECUNK CREEK PARK
EAGLESUOOD TWP., OCEAN COUNTY
RECORDS FOR RARE SPECIES AND NATURAL COMMUNITIES
PRESENTLY RECORDED IN THE NATURAL HERITAGE DATABASE

NAME COMMON NAME FEDERAL STATE GRANK SRANK DATE
STATUS STATUS OBSERVED

CAREX BARRATTII BARRATT'S SEDGE C2 LP G3 S3 1911-05-07
CAREX BARRATTII BARRATT'S SEDGE C2 LP G3 S3 1911-05-08
CIRSIUM VIRGINIANUM VIRGINIA THISTLE G? S1 1903-09-06
GENTIANA AUTUMNALIS PINE BARREN GENTIAN 3C LP G3 S3 1910-10-11
HYLA ANDERSONII PINE BARRENS TREEFROG C2 LE G4 S4 ????-??-??
RHYNCHOSPORA KNIESKERNII KNIESKERN'S BEAKED RUSH C1 LP GI S1 1903-09-06

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DAM AND
MARTHA ROAD
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ADDENDUM TO DRAFT RECREATIONAL PLAN

On September 27, 1988, a public hearing was held in

* ~~Eagleswood Township to receive input on the Draft

Recreational Plan for a waterfront park on the Westecunk

Creek.

The most significant points of public interest were

concerning the types of facilities to be located at the park.

Beyond the State's overall recommendations in SCORP, the

0 ~~Township is lacking in playground equipment. While this is

not a regional problem, locally there is a need-for these

facilities and they should be incorporated into an overall

0 ~~plan as it develops. Additionally, the need for public

restrooms was voiced and this too should be addressed.

Obviously, the siting would be tied to the location of

0 ~~recreational facilities which would attract the largest

* ~~concentrations of park uses. Based upon public comment, a

greater emphasis on picnicking facilities should be stressed

* ~~in final acquisition and construction plans.

Of interest at the meeting is the water quality of the Creek.

It was agreed by all that water quality tests of sufficient

frequency to assure that the proposed swimming facilities

would be safe for the public.

A final concern of the Townspeople was the need for security

and regulation of park areas, so that public health and

safety is maintained. Furthermore, it is vital that a park

0 ~~be developed in such a manner that provides ample facilities

while not infring~ing on the character of Eagleswood's quiet

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Eagleswood funded for recreation area

Press Manahawkin Bureau The committee attempted to ob- lands and can not be developed in any can be paved for parking and if a
tain a grant from the DEP last year, other way, Kelly said. building, which would house res-
EGLSWOOD TOWNSHIP _ but was denied, Kelly said. After meeting with the mayor, the trooms and other public accommoda-
EAGLESWOOD TOWNSHIP - After meeting with the mayor, the I
State funds will help the Township The committee then invited DEP DEP became very enthusiastic about tions, could be constructed, he said.
Committee plan a swimming, ca- officials to inspect the site and listen the recreation area plans and the fthe engineerfinds thesitecan be
noeing and recreation area in the to what town officials had proposed to township was awarded the grant, he
township. do with the land, he said. said developed as proposed, DEP officials
said a grant to fund the work would
The state Department of Environ- The committee and the recreation- - -"They liked our proposal to keep probably be awarded to the township,
mental Protection's Division of commission had planned to install a development out of the area, keep the he said
Coastal Planning has awarded the canoe launching area, dredge a swim- waterway clean and provide some-
township a $7,500 to plan a recreation ming hole, and create an area for thing nice-looking and recreational," - Also last night, the township corn-
area on a 50-acre tract bordered by other forms of recreation, he said. he said. mittee announced it had been
Route 9, Railroad Avenue, Forge The site, which was once a cran- The grant will pay for the engi- awarded a $17,000 state recycling
,Road and Mill Street, said Mayor berry bog but has since been over- neering that must be done to deter- grantthat will fund thepurchase of an
John P. Kelly. grown, is considered freshwater wet- mine if a small portion of the tract $11,000 recycling trailer.

Eagleswood granted

funds for park study

ByPATRICKROMANO
StaffWriter
WEST CREEK - The state De-
partment of Environmental Pro-
tection Division of Coastal Re-
sources has awarded Eagleswood
Township a local coastal planning We 're lookingata
grant of$7,500 to develop plans for canoe run and a pas-
a proposed recreational park facil- sive recreational
ity that eventually will be on Rail-
road Avenue along Westecunk faCilitywherefami-
Creekto the publicdock area. lies can take their
- Mayor John P. Kelly announced children and relaxO
the grant at the Township Com-
mittee meeting Tuesday night. D
The township now has until ADMINISTRATOR
September to draw up plans for
the first phase of development,
according to Administrator Joette
Dodds.
The project will encompass a 50-
acre area bordered by Route 9,
Railroad Avenue, Forge Road and alternative to the Floodgate prob- "I am meeting with Freeholder
Mill Street. The first phase of the lems ofrecent years. (Director John) Bartlett Jr. on the
project will be to draw up a plan- "In order to swim down there, matter but there is no guarantee
ning document to develop an area you had to cross over people's prop- that the Parks Department will
that runs half way up Railroad erty," she said. "In the past, we take over the project."
Avenue along Westecunk Creek. had to close that area because kids The committee now is working
If the area, which includes rem- would be drinking and cursing. to get funding to purchase the.
nents of an old cranberry bog, can Now we'll have an area where property it wants to see developed.
be developed as proposed, Kelly everyone can go swimming." "We are eventually going for the
said the DEP might fund the acquisition of the property," Dodds
actual construction. The mayor said he would like to said, "but for now we have to con-
"We're looking at a canoe rdn get the Ocean County parks sys- centrate on getting the planning
anda passive recreational facility tern involved with the project be- document done by the end of
where families can take their chil- cause it has the experience and September so we don't lose our
dren and relax," Dodds said, know-how to supervise:and man- - funding and so we can get under
adding that she sees it as an agesuchafacility. - ' ; -- way.

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Swim
developed as a canoe trail," Kelly ~lhat's how we've been able to tri-
Continued from page 1 said. pie our county park space in the area
Along the proposed trail Would be over the last three years," Bartlett
still slip into the cedar waters that picnic areas at several locations. said.
were used when the cranberry in- The trail would run from Stafford He said he was expecting to visit
dustry boomed. Forge to Barnegat Bay, a distance of the proposed area in the near future.
Under plans now in the works by about 10 miles. Kelly said that if the project is
the Township Committee, a feasibil- "Several state agencies, including approved it could take a minimum of
ity study is nearly complete that the DEP, are thrilled with the idea three years and more than likely five
could provide for swimming near since the area would remain unde- years for it to be completed in
Route 9 and Railroad Avenue, or veloped,"Kelly said. phases
,Mill Street and Forge Road. A waterfront recreational area of The swimming area Is a priority,
The Route 9 and Railroad Avenue this size and intensity is difficult to he said.
site, known locally as the "Flood manage and finance by the township Kelly said the township possibly
Gates" and formally used to provide alone so Eagleswood officials are would provide 25 percent of the
irrigation for cranberries, used to be discussing the possibility of placing funding for the project through
quite a nice "swimming hole," Hol- this project in the domain of the grants and loans. Hopefully, the
mansaid. Ocean County Parks and Recreation county will help out with the re-
But eventually many problems Department. mainder.
cropped up and the area had to be Kelly said because of the small A Green Acres loan, which is a
closed to swimmers. size of the municipalhty it-would be long-term, low-interest state loan, is
The Mill Street and Forge Road unable to manage such a facility likely the funding mechanism for
site, formerly a sawmill, also could The estimated annual cost to main- the project, he said.
be be developed as a "swimming tain such a facility would be more In a related recreational issue,
hole." than $50,000 a year. The cost for the Holman is planning to use a three-
Holman said he believes that, entire project would be more than $1 year plan to bring the municipal
with the available knowledge and million. dock areas back up to par.
technology of developing lakes to- In the past, the township has
day, one smaller than the Man- Kelly said he has received a "ver- found them to be nAore of a liablllty
ahawkin Lake or Lake Pohatcong in bal agreement" from Ocean County than an asset.
Tip Seaman Park, Tuckerton, could Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. of "We don't want to make money on
be developed and not be plagued by Pine Beach, director of the parks de- the docks, we just want to improve
the high fecal coliform counts that partment, but nothing formal can be them so they pay for themselves,"
have kept these lakes closed. done until a study of the area is com- Holman said of the 62 available boat
A high fecal coliform count occurs plete. slips.
due to non-point source pollution, Bartlett said the parks depart- Recently, the township increased
such as fertilizer; bird waste and ment is now looking to establish two the rental fees from $80 a year to
other contaminants that may wash future park locations in the county. $120 and as improvements'are made
into a lake after a storm. One is in Manchester Township and to the slips the rates will increase on
Kelly saidthestateDepartmentof the other at points south of Man- an annual basis.
Environmental Protection has pro- ahawkin. The township recently won a court
vided a $7,500 grant so the township Bartlett said whenever there is a battle that now allows additional
can study the entire Westecunk commitment by a municipality to slips on the west of the creek area to
Creek area. help in establishing a county park, fall under its control after years of
"Eventually, we would like to see the county takes a serious interest litigation involving who owned the
the entire stretch of the creek area in the proposal. waterfront property.

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Eagleswood hears park plan

Press Manahawkin Bureau grants from the county and the fed-
"This isn't rea l ly evenX ts s t ep. eral government. The park would be
EAGLESWOOD TOWNSHIP Ths isn t really even terst step. run and operated by the county, he
- Township officials hope a propo- It's something we have to do to Bennett did not give details about
cunk Creek into a recreation are will move to thefirst step. J the size or cost of theproject
Cr~~~~~~oee ino ah frtse."Crmitematin J osteph . M
enable the town to get its first county Co mmitteeman Joseph F. Meg-
payorkJohn P. 1-~e11y,- lino said some residents are con.
park. Mayor John P. Kelly _ cerned about the plan.
The Township Committee last "Most of the land you're talking
night heard a conceptual plan on the about near the creek is privately
feasibility of creating recreation areas owned," he said. "The people living
along the creek. The study was fi- something we have to do to move to vide a swimming area. Most of the there don't want to see a lot of
nanced by a $7,500 grant from the the first step." town swims there already." boaters and hikers going through
state Department of Environmental The committee had applied for But when the township received their back yards."
Protection. the DEP grant to study the possibility the grant, the DEP asked that the Kelly said any eventual parkland,
th~ ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~elly other t any tevaental neartelood-
The plan, presented to the com- of creating a township park on land entire creek be studied for the possi- the u
mittee by Bryce M. Bennett of the between Route 9 and Railroad Ave- bility of a park, Bennett said. gate, was in the distant future.
township engineer's office, sets the nue near the creek's flood gate, Ben- Bennett said the length of the get state Green Acres funding so we
Benntt aid he engt oftheget state Green Acres funding so we
goal of creating a park along five nett said. creek is undeveloped, and if land can build a small swimming area," he
miles of the creek from Route 9 to "That would definitely be where could be acquired, the creek could be said. "The rest of the plan is just a
Barnegat Bay. any kind of park would start," he . accessed by boaters and hikers in concept, something to shoot for down
"This isn't really even the first said. "It's closest to the township's several places. the line."
step," said Mayor John P. Kelly. "It's population center, and it could pro- Kelly said the plan would require -Mdad Prid

JOHN P. KELLY JOETTE GRUNNER DODDS
MAYOR /COMMITTEEMAN
TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR
KENNETH G. HOLMAN
COMMITTEEMAN TOWNSHIP OF EAGLESWOOD
RR #] - DIVISION ST.
WEST CREEK, N 1 08092
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~JOSEPH F. MEGLINO (6009) 2963040
COMMITTEEMAN

September 14, 1988

WJRZ
1001 Beach Avenue
Manahawkin, New Jersey

Re: Public Announcement t ' ,

Dear Sirs:

The Eagleswood Township Committee will hold a Pubic' Hearing' on'Tuesday
September 27, 1988 at Eagleswood Village Recreation Building on Route 9
concerning a Draft Recreational Plan for a park 'in Eagleswood Township.

Please announce under your Community Notes time the following announcement:

The Township'Committee of the Township of Eagleswood will host a
Public Hearing for the purpose of taking public comment on a
proposed park in the Township. The area in consideration is
,land along the Westecunk Creek. The Draft Recreational Plan
Grant is being funded by the DEP's Division of Local Coastal
Planning. The Hearing will start at 7:00pm at Eagleswood
Village on Rt 9, West Creek, New Jersey.

Thank you for your time.

Cor ially, o-

/Joe f Grunner Dodds .
ship Administrator/Clerk "' --

JOH-N I'. KEI.I.Y JOETE RUNNER DODDS
MAYOR / COMMITTEEMAN JOETTE GRUNNER DODDS
TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR
KENNETH G. I-IOLMAN
COMMITTEEMAN TOWNSHIP OF EAGLESWOOD
RR #1 - DIVISION ST.
JOSEPH F. MEGI.INO WEST CREEK, N.J. 08092
COMMSEPH F. TEEMEGNO (609) 296-3040

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.h Townhi Committee of the Townhl of Eagles- .
7..0 PM m the Eag.eowood Village Recreallo Caente on
,t , In S.tatfrdvlll. The purpose Is to receive ublic
cmsient on the LOCai Coastal Planning Grant Draft of
rovosed. Recreational Area In Eagleswgod Townshl,
..e Pub.lc Comments will be InerporaetId Into the final
st.lrslon to the Local Coastle PlannIng Grant of the
NJDEP.
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Townhip AmltnttralorlClnL
Prlnlae' Fee: II.70. Order No: 13448
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September 27, 1988 PUBLIC HEARING Township of Eagleswood

7:00 pm

The Public Hearing was advertised in the Atlantic City Press on Monday
September 19, 1988 and posted in public places in the township. Copies
of the Public Notice were also distributed to the Tuckerton Beacon and
Asbury Park Press and WJRZ.

Press: David Moore - Beacon
Mike Pritchard - Asbury Park Press

Present: Mayor John P. Kelly, Deputy Mayor Holmnan, Committeeman Meglino,
Township Attorney Terry Brady, Township Administrator Joette Dodds and
Township Engineer Bryce Bennett.

The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and turned the meeting over to Bryce
Bennett of Ernst-1 Ernst and Lissenden Engineering firm.

Bryce Bennett proceeded to explain to the public assembled, the concept
behind the Draft Recreational Plan for the Westecunk `Crieek Waterfront P
Recreational Park, using the map exhibits. In examining both the directives
of the state Outdoor Recreational Plan and the Local Coastal Planning
Grant, there appears to be a favoring of the type of proposal the township
has presented, This would include hiking, canoeing, swimming and walking
trails, while creating more access to the water for for the public.
The necessary lands to create the proposed continuous corridor of park
land starting on Mtill Stree1e up to Railroad Avenue and up to Forge Road
could be acquired in several manners: purchase, conservation easement to
continue the open space and donation of land.

Bryce Bennett also spoke about the positive impact of the park area:
more recreational facilities available for the public use and a fuller
use of the Westecunk Creek. There would be a maintenance of environmental
quality to keep the land as a park and not be developed in other areas.

The negative impact would include a disturbance of the wildlife while some
building is going on, but this would be temporary, and a decrease in land
that would be a tax ratable. But at the samethe area would be more
valuable,

1. Paul Barylski - Silver Lake Drive asked if copies of the draft plan
would be available. The mayor said yes, copies can be purchased in the
Clerk's office.

2. Committeeman Meglino - asked if any studies had been done on the numbers
of people who would use the park and if there had been an impact study on
traffic.
Bryce Bennett responded that due to the limitations of the finding an
environmental study was done at this point.

The Mayor added he had met with both the Green Acres representatives and
representatives of the Local Coastal: Planning Departnebt and the interest
was in a total creek corridor park, and funded the study as such. However
we see the project in phases. Phase I is the establishment of a swimm-
ing and picnic area, and a hiking area from the saw Mill area to the
Flood Gate Area.

Phase II would involve seeking Green Acres funding as a commitment, The
funding would be in the form of a 75% loan and 25% grant. If the funding
is available then Ocean County has said they will be very interested in
working with the township on the park. The public Hearing tonight is to
explain the conceptional proposal to the public.

Jerry Kasavage - Dock Road expressed a concern in the disruption o f the
tax ratable base.

Paul Barylski - Silver Lake Drive - spoke about his'concern over the past
crowd problems at the Flood Gate area and how would this be policed- in
the future. He objected to the large scope of the park and was also con-
cerned with security. fie would like to see basic community recreational
areas like a baseball field, swings a sand box area'for children. He also
expressed a concern over who would use the park.

The mayor responded that the county participation in the park will assist

September 27, 1988 Public Hearing page 2.

the township with police and security and the people that frequent the
A Paul King Park and Tip Seaman Park are mostly residents of their
respective towns, as probably it will be the case here.

Betty Cranmer - Rt 9 also spoke out in favor of the township providing a
children's area where swings and other recreational items could be
provided and she asked about frequentcy of water testing of the area.

The mayor responded that this is not a final plan but a draft in order to
start the process of getting a park planned and water testing has been
done, but the last date is not known in the past few years.

Malcolm Burd-Mill Street Asked if an historical study of the area had
been done.

The Mayor responded that it was not a requirement of this phase of the
project.

Jerry Kasavage-Dock Road Was concerned about informing the residents
through means other than the newspapers. lie suggested using a newsletter
to the residents.

The Mayor said that he had met with the Recreation Commission, Planning
Board, and Zoning Board and Environmental Commissiom. The residents
have had the opportunity to see the articles in the newspapers as well
as have the park proposal discussed at the Township Meetings.

Dot Hall- Forge Road Asked how did the park plan come about. The Mayor
responded that over several years the Township Committee has assumed the
responsibility providing recreational activities for the residents.
This draft proposal will touch on some of these ideas and allow us
to provide for safe recreational activities where over the years some
of-the swimming areas have become unsafe.

Several residents spoke about the OCMUA station on Mill Street and the
oder that comes from it at different times. The Committee stated that
previous testing of the water did not turn up any pollution.

Motion to close the Public Hearing: Meglino Seconded: Holman
Roll Call Vote: Meglino-yes, Holman-yes, Kelly-yes

Resolution 146-88
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EAGLESWOOD, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW
JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE RECEIPT OF LOCAL COASTAL
PLANNING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE WESTECUNK CREEK WATERFRONT RECREATIONAL PARK,
DRAFT RECREATIONAL PLAN.

Motion: Holman Seconded: Meglino
Roll Call Vote: Holman-yes, Meglino-yes, Kelly-yes

Meeting recessed until regular township meeting: 7:50 pm

Attest Approve

Township Administrator/Clerk Mayor

RESOLUTION 146-88

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
EAGLESWOOD, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF
NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION FOR THE RECEIPT OF LOCAL
COASTAL PLANNING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
WESTECUNK CREEK WATERFRONT
RECREATION PARK, DRAFT RECREATION
PLAN.

WHEREAS, the Township of Eagleswood is eligible for the receipt of funds

from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Local Coastal

Planning Grant Program in connection with the development of the Westecunk Creek

Waterfront Recreation Park, draft recreation plan; and

WHEREAS, said draft recreation plan has been submitted to public

hearing and comment at the September 27, 1988 meeting of the Eagleswood Township

Committee; and

WHEREAS, in order to receive said grant funding for the development of

said park and draft recreation plan, it is necessary for the Township of Eagleswood to

enter into an agreement with the New Jersey Department of Environmental

Protection, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference;

and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township of Eagleswood to receive said

funds from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Local Coastal

Planning Grant Program in accordance with the attached agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township

Committee of the Township of Eagleswood, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as

follows:

1. That the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized to execute

the attached agreement with the New Jersey Department of Environmental

Protection Local Coastal Planning Grant Program for the receipt of grant funds for

the Westecunk Creek Waterfront Recreation Park, draft recreation plan.

MOR& MONAHAN 2. That said draft recreation plan is hereby approved by the Mayor and
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3. That copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Township

Engineer and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Moved For Adoption: By Holman Seconded By Meg lino

Vote: Kelly Yes Holman Yes Meglino Yes

CERTIFICATION

I, JOETTE DODDS, Clerk of the Township of Eagleswood, County of
Ocean, State of New Jersey, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a
resolution adopted by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of
Eagleswood at a meeting held on the 27 day of September ,1988.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the official seal
of the Township of Eagleswood, this 27 day of September , 1988.

"Jo~TT DODD3S, Township Clerk

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