ATLANTIC COUNTY

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

Minutes of Meeting

Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road

Northfield, New Jersey

November 13, 2007
CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders was called to order by Chairman Joseph Silipena at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the above date at the Stillwater Building, Northfield, NJ.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT Statement of Open Public Meeting Compliance: Pursuant to the Open Public Meeting Act, Chairman Joseph Silipena announced that adequate notice of this meeting, as required by said Act, has been provided to The Press and the Mainland Journal, posted on the bulletin boards at 1333 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City; the Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road, Northfield and at the County Clerk's Offices in Mays Landing.
PRAYER & FLAG SALUTE The prayer was led by Freeholder Cooper followed by the flag salute, led by Chairman Silipena.
ROLL CALL The following roll call was recorded: PRESENT: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
MEETING

MINUTES

October 9, 2007

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the October 9, 2007 Minutes and approve them as presented.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 582

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion approving the terms of a memorandum of agreement with AFSCME Local No. 2302 and authorizing a form written collective negotiations agreement incorporating the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement for a four (4) year period commencing January 1, 2007.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 583

SOFTWARE & SUPPORT

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Sequoia Voting Systems, Inc. for election software and support for an amount not to exceed $25,601.05.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 584

INTERGOVERNMENTALSERVICES AGREEMENT

Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into an intergovernmental services agreement between Atlantic Cape Community College and Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board for an Institute for Service Excellence Program for an amount not to exceed $42,778.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena

RESOLUTION 585

INTERGOVERNMENTALSERVICES AGREEMENT

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into an intergovernmental agreement between Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board and the Department of Public Works for a supported work program amount not to exceed $100,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 586

AMENDING RESOLUTION 174 (3/27/07)

Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 174 (3/27/07), regarding a professional services agreement with various medical providers to provide a medical panel for workers compensation claims and medical services in accordance with the NJ Workers' Compensation Law for $345,000.00 additional and an amendatory amount of $1,200,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 587

ALTERNATE METHOD CONTRACTS

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion authorizing the award of alternate method contracts with Salartash Surgical Associates, Atlantic Coastal Surgery Center, Cooper Health System and Independent Medical Consultants, Inc. added to the medical provider list to provide medical services to worker's compensation claimants no additional funding.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 588

INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion to enter into an intergovernmental services agreement between Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board and Atlantic Cape Community College for literacy services for an amount not to exceed $301,619.23.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 589

INTERGOVERNMENTALSERVICES AGREEMENT

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded motion to enter into a intergovernmental services agreement between Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board and Atlantic Cape Community College for an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for public safety programs.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 590

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Billows Electric, lowest responsible bidder, for the provision of electrical supplies for an amount not to exceed $59,179.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 591

PLUMBING SUPPLIES

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Grant Supply, for the provision of plumbing supplies for an amount not to exceed $51,359.20.
RESOLUTION 591

PLUMBING SUPPLIES

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 592

CHANGE ORDER

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion for Change Order No. 1 and final, contract with A.E. Stone, Inc. for Shore Road improvements (Section 5) in the City of Pleasantville, for an additional $9,544.50 and an amendatory amount of $945,872.61.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 593

CHANGE ORDER #1

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for change order #1 and final, contract with A.E. Stone, Inc. for Shore Road Improvements (Section 4) in the City of Pleasantville for an additional $44,357.06 and an amendatory amount of $1,173,273.14.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 594

CHANGE ORDER #1

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion for Change Order No. 1 and final, contract with DeFalco and Bisconti, Inc., for roadway improvements of Eleventh Avenue and Oaks at Weymouth for an additional $3,327.08 and an amendatory amount of $207,674.43.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 595

GRANT

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to submit a grant with the State of New Jersey FEMA for emergency management assistance for an amount not to exceed $32,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 596

GRANT

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion authorizing an application to the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice for the Community Justice Program in the amount of $71,237.00 (Grant amount) and $23,746.00 (County cash match).

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 597

AMENDING RESOLUTION 302

(6/5/07)

Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 302 (6/5/07) regarding a grant agreement from the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for an additional $5,000.00 and grant amount not to exceed $22,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 598

GRANT

Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for a grant application to the New Jersey Division of Elections and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Corbin City regarding polling location improvements in the amount of $5,500.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 599

GRANT RENEWAL

Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion to submit a renewal application for a grant renewal with the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission for the Detention Diversion Program/Case Management and Advocacy in the amount of $37,132.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo,

Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 600

GRANT RENEWAL

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion to apply for a grant renewal from the New Jersey Department of Human Services for the Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP) in the amount of $333,510.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 601

LICENSE AGREEMENT

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for license agreement renewal with Shore Memorial Hospital to provide the County Medical Examiner's Office with a morgue suite for autopsies for an amount not to exceed $46,500.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 602

VEHICLE DONATION

Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion regarding a donation of a New Jersey Transit vehicle to the County to be used to maintain transportation services to mobile dependent senior and/or disabled residents at no cost.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 603

ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for the acceptance of deeds from various grantors in accordance with Atlantic County Planning Standards.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 604

CHAPTER 159

Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $62,948.00 from the State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Department of Law and Public Safety, Juvenile Justice Commission, under the caption of Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative 07-08.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 605

CHAPTER 159

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $17,000.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of State, under the caption of General Operating Support 07-08.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 606

CHAPTER 159

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $98,417.00 from, the State of New Jersey, Department of State, Council of the Arts, under the caption of Local Arts Program CY08.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 607

CHAPTER 159

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $22,500.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, under the caption of Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) 07-08.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 608

CHAPTER 159

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $5,500.00 from the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Elections, under the caption of EAID/HAVA 07-08.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 609

CHAPTER 159

Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $3.000.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, under the caption of Mental Health Administrator CY07.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 610

REAPPOINTMENT

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for the reappointment of Maria Ivette Torres and Eric Reynolds to the Atlantic Cape Community College Board of Trustees for a term to expire on November 1, 2011.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Silipena opened the public portion of the meeting at 5:07 p.m. There being no public comments Chairman Silipena closed the public portion of the meeting at 5:09 p.m.
WRITTEN

CORRESPONDENCE

Written correspondence was received by this office during the period of October 31, 2007 through November 13, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:11 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Sonya G. Harris

Clerk to the Board

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