Freeholder Meeting Minutes 12/11/07 - Atlantic County Government

ATLANTIC COUNTY

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

Minutes of Meeting

Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road

Northfield, New Jersey

December 11, 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.

REVEREND NELSON CHAIRING MEETING Chairman Silipena stated that Reverend Lawton Nelson, who has served on the Board for 17 years, would be presiding over the Board's meeting.

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 Schilling 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
NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the November 13, 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 669
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 378

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 378 (7/17/07) regarding a contract with Sequoia Voting Systems, Inc. for a license agreement for voting machine software for an additional amount of $17,000.00 and an amendatory amount not to exceed $67,000.00.

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

RESOLUTION 670
AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 571 & NO. 668 & NO. 510
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 571 (9/23/03); No. 668 (11/19/02) and No. 510 (9/23/03) regarding agreements with the Atlantic County Improvement Authority (ACIA) to extend the term dates only 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 671
WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to purchase excess Worker's Compensation Insurance from Insurance Agencies, Inc. for $153,637.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 672
AMENDING RESOLUTION 613 (11/25/05)
Freeholder Silipena moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 613 (11/25/05) regarding an agreement with Benecare Inc., to provide dental benefits for eligible employees for an additional $9,359.19 and an amendatory contract amount of $4,142,289.39.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 673
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT
Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into an intergovernmental services agreement with Atlantic County Utilities Authority for wastewater upgrades at Meadowview Nursing Home and the Gerald Gormley Justice Facility in an amount not to exceed $44,823.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 674
AMENDING RESOLUTION 172 (3/27/07)
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 172 (3/27/07) authorizing the inclusion of Midlantic Food, Inc. on a list of vendors to be utilized for perishable food quotations and purchases at no additional 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 675
PRINTING SERVICES
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Royal Printing Service, Inc. for printing services for the 2008 school, primary and general elections for an amount not to exceed $107,637.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 676
SERVICES TO THE DISABLED
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to enter into a agreement with the Total Living Center, Inc. to co-locate staff in the County office building to provide services to the disabled 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 677 MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT & OTHER SERVICES Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a professional services agreement with Rehabilitation Associates of New Jersey to provide medical case management and related services, including processing payment of all medical bills and other services for Atlantic County's Worker's Compensation Program for an amount not to exceed $425,275.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 678
IMPROVEMENTS TO SHORE ROAD
PLEASANTVILLE & ABSECON
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Krissana Construction, Inc., for improvements to Shore Road, Section 6A in the City of Pleasantville and Absecon in the amount of $981,196.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 679
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion for change order No.1 and final, contract with AP Construction Inc. for repairs to the Jobs Point Bridge, Mays Landing-Somers Point Road over Patcong Creek in Egg Harbor Township and Somers Point for a net increase of $59,459.66 and an adjusted contract amount of $1,254,454.66.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 680
AMENDING RESOLUTION 450 (8/28/07)
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion amending Resolution 450 (8/28/07) regarding the USDOT Federal Transportation (FTA) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant from the New Jersey Transit for an additional not to exceed $32,000.00 and an amendatory grant amount not to exceed of $77,535.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 681
GRANT
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of State Police for emergency management assistance funds.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 682
RENEWAL GRANT APPLICATION
Freeholder Silipena moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for a renewal grant application from the NJDEP for environmental health services in the amount of $272,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 683
REAPPOINTMENT
Freeholder Silipena moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion for the reappointment of Jane Lugo, Comptroller, to the position of Chief Financial Officer for a term to expire December 31, 2010 and Bonnie Lindaw as temporary Chief Financial Officer for a term to expire 2008.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 684
HOUSE STATE INMATES
RESOLUTION 685
APPRAISAL SERVICES
Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with the State of New Jersey to house State inmates at the Atlantic County Justice Facility for a $68.00 per diem rate.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion to enter into an emergency contract with Herskowitz, Rowen, Walton, Glasgow and Gapszewicz to provide expert appraisal services in connection with the County's motion to intervene in the matter of Trump versus City of Atlantic City.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 686
CHAPTER 159
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $25,000.00 from Buena Regional School District Board of Education, under the caption of Atlantic County Teen Choice Program.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 687
CHAPTER 159
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $50,750.00 from the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, under the caption of Community Traffic Safety Program 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.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
There being no further business, Chairman Silipena opened the public portion of the meeting at 4:41 p.m.

Mr. Mark Ginsberg (32 Allison Place, EHT) expressed several concerns to the Board. First, a request that the Board have absentee applications forwarded to the new addresses of voters that have moved. and the Board include a public portion prior to the agenda items being voted. Mr. Ginsberg asked if a Committee had been formed to determine how the wrong inmate was released from the County jail. He suggested a thumbprint identification system.

Mr. Jerry DelRosso, County Administrator, responded that the County had purchased a similar system that is being installed.

There being no further public comments, Freeholder Nelson closed the public portion of the meeting at 4:57 p.m.

FREEHOLDER
COMMENTS
Reverend Nelson thanked Chairman Silipena for the opportunity to preside over a Freeholder Board Meeting.

WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE Written correspondence was received by this office during the period of December 5, 2007 through December 11, 2007.

ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:51 p.m.

Submitted by,
Sonya G. Harris, Clerk to the Board

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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.
REVEREND NELSON CHAIRING MEETING	Chairman Silipena stated that Reverend Lawton Nelson, who has served on the Board for 17 years, would be presiding over the Board's meeting.
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 Schilling 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 NOVEMBER 13, 2007	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the November 13, 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 669 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 378	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 378 (7/17/07) regarding a contract with Sequoia Voting Systems, Inc. for a license agreement for voting machine software for an additional amount of $17,000.00 and an amendatory amount not to exceed $67,000.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 670 AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 571 & NO. 668 & NO. 510	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 571 (9/23/03); No. 668 (11/19/02) and No. 510 (9/23/03) regarding agreements with the Atlantic County Improvement Authority (ACIA) to extend the term dates only 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 671 WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE	Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to purchase excess Worker's Compensation Insurance from Insurance Agencies, Inc. for $153,637.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 672 AMENDING RESOLUTION 613 (11/25/05)	Freeholder Silipena moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 613 (11/25/05) regarding an agreement with Benecare Inc., to provide dental benefits for eligible employees for an additional $9,359.19 and an amendatory contract amount of $4,142,289.39. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 673 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT	Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into an intergovernmental services agreement with Atlantic County Utilities Authority for wastewater upgrades at Meadowview Nursing Home and the Gerald Gormley Justice Facility in an amount not to exceed $44,823.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 674 AMENDING RESOLUTION 172 (3/27/07)	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 172 (3/27/07) authorizing the inclusion of Midlantic Food, Inc. on a list of vendors to be utilized for perishable food quotations and purchases at no additional 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 675 PRINTING SERVICES	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Royal Printing Service, Inc. for printing services for the 2008 school, primary and general elections for an amount not to exceed $107,637.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 676 SERVICES TO THE DISABLED	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to enter into a agreement with the Total Living Center, Inc. to co-locate staff in the County office building to provide services to the disabled 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 677 MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT & OTHER SERVICES	Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a professional services agreement with Rehabilitation Associates of New Jersey to provide medical case management and related services, including processing payment of all medical bills and other services for Atlantic County's Worker's Compensation Program for an amount not to exceed $425,275.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 678 IMPROVEMENTS TO SHORE ROAD PLEASANTVILLE & ABSECON	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Krissana Construction, Inc., for improvements to Shore Road, Section 6A in the City of Pleasantville and Absecon in the amount of $981,196.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 679 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion for change order No.1 and final, contract with AP Construction Inc. for repairs to the Jobs Point Bridge, Mays Landing-Somers Point Road over Patcong Creek in Egg Harbor Township and Somers Point for a net increase of $59,459.66 and an adjusted contract amount of $1,254,454.66. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 680 AMENDING RESOLUTION 450 (8/28/07)	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion amending Resolution 450 (8/28/07) regarding the USDOT Federal Transportation (FTA) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant from the New Jersey Transit for an additional not to exceed $32,000.00 and an amendatory grant amount not to exceed of $77,535.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 681 GRANT	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of State Police for emergency management assistance funds. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 682 RENEWAL GRANT APPLICATION	Freeholder Silipena moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for a renewal grant application from the NJDEP for environmental health services in the amount of $272,000.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 683 REAPPOINTMENT	Freeholder Silipena moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion for the reappointment of Jane Lugo, Comptroller, to the position of Chief Financial Officer for a term to expire December 31, 2010 and Bonnie Lindaw as temporary Chief Financial Officer for a term to expire 2008. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 684 HOUSE STATE INMATES RESOLUTION 685 APPRAISAL SERVICES	Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with the State of New Jersey to house State inmates at the Atlantic County Justice Facility for a $68.00 per diem rate. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion to enter into an emergency contract with Herskowitz, Rowen, Walton, Glasgow and Gapszewicz to provide expert appraisal services in connection with the County's motion to intervene in the matter of Trump versus City of Atlantic City. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 686 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $25,000.00 from Buena Regional School District Board of Education, under the caption of Atlantic County Teen Choice Program. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 687 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $50,750.00 from the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, under the caption of Community Traffic Safety Program 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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS	There being no further business, Chairman Silipena opened the public portion of the meeting at 4:41 p.m. Mr. Mark Ginsberg (32 Allison Place, EHT) expressed several concerns to the Board. First, a request that the Board have absentee applications forwarded to the new addresses of voters that have moved. and the Board include a public portion prior to the agenda items being voted. Mr. Ginsberg asked if a Committee had been formed to determine how the wrong inmate was released from the County jail. He suggested a thumbprint identification system. Mr. Jerry DelRosso, County Administrator, responded that the County had purchased a similar system that is being installed. There being no further public comments, Freeholder Nelson closed the public portion of the meeting at 4:57 p.m.
FREEHOLDER COMMENTS	Reverend Nelson thanked Chairman Silipena for the opportunity to preside over a Freeholder Board Meeting.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE	Written correspondence was received by this office during the period of December 5, 2007 through December 11, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT	There being no further business, Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:51 p.m.
Submitted by, Sonya G. Harris, Clerk to the Board