Freeholder Meeting Minutes 12/4/07 - Atlantic County Government

ATLANTIC COUNTY

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

Minutes of Meeting

Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road

Northfield, New Jersey

December 4, 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 Curcio followed by the flag salute led by Chairman Silipena.

ROLL CALL The following roll call was recorded: PRESENT: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 30, 2007

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the October 30, 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, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

ORDINANCE 8
ALLOWING LIMITED FISHING ON LONGPORT BRIDGE
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to modify the agenda and place Ordinance No. 8 at the end of the agenda.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

RESOLUTION 645 HIV TESTING Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion requesting competitive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-4.1-4.5 for HIV testing at the Atlantic County Justice Facility at no cost to the County.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

RESOLUTION 646
COLLEGE INTERNS TO ATLANTIC COUNTY
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with Atlantic Cape Community College for the provision of college interns to Atlantic County at no cost for a one year period commencing January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

RESOLUTION 647
RENEWAL AGREEMENT
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a renewal agreement with the Atlantic County Division of Probation for the High Risk Case Management Program amount not to exceed $53,560.00 and the Victim Impact Program amount not to exceed $26,520.00 commencing January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, total contracts $80,080.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

RESOLUTION 648
RENEWAL AGREEMENT
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a renewal agreement with Family Services Association to provide community treatment for the Adolescent Sex Offenders Program commencing January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 amount not to exceed $17,680.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

RESOLUTION 649
RENEWAL AGREEMENT
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a renewal agreement with Family Service Association for the HEDS Case Management Program for an amount not to exceed $55,170.00 and the Client Specific Funds Program in the amount of $12,000.00 for a contract amount of $67,170.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

RESOLUTION 650 AMENDING RESOLUTION 291 (6/13/06) Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 291 (6/13/06) with the Township of Galloway for the Pinehurst West acquisition implementation of the County Municipal Open Space Partnership Program to extend the term date only at no cost.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

RESOLUTION 651
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with DeFalco & Bisconti, Inc., for 2007 intersection improvements at Tilton Road (CR 563) and Wrangleboro Road (CR 575) in Hamilton Township and Galloway Township for an amount not to exceed $2,706,304.20.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

RESOLUTION 652
WASHERS EXTRACTORS
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion to enter into a contract with M.C.H. Equipment, Inc. to furnish, deliver and install three (3) washer/extractors to Meadowview Nursing Home for an amount not to exceed $31,218.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

RESOLUTION 653
HVAC/EXHAUST SYSTEM
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Peterson Service, Co. Inc., for HVAC/Exhaust system for the kitchen/dining room at Harborfields Juvenile Detention Facility, Egg Harbor City for an amount not to exceed $108,090.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

MOTION TO COMBINE RESOLUTIONS 654 TO 657 Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion to combine and adopt resolutions 654 to resolution 657 .
The above-mentioned motion to combine and adopt Resolutions 654 to 657 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion authorizing the County Executive to accept funding from the New Jersey Department of Labor for a Smart Steps Program.

RESOLUTION 655
GRANT
A grant application to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for a Local Core Capacity Infrastructure for Bioterrorism Preparedness Program in an amount not to exceed $432,730.00.

RESOLUTION 656
GRANT
A grant application to the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice for the Megan's Law Central Internet Registry Grant in the amount of $13,890.00.

RESOLUTION 657
GRANT
A renewal grant application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Natural Lands Management for National Recreation Trails Ace Program in the amount of $25,000.00 subject to a County match of $25,000.00.

RESOLUTION 658
GRANT
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion authorizing filing of an application with the Atlantic County Cultural & Heritage Office for an Atlantic County Local History Grant in the amount of $825.00 and a County cash match in the amount of $825.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

RESOLUTION 659
GRANT
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for a grant application to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for Community Traffic Safety Programs for funding in an amount not to exceed $50,750.00 and a County in-kind match of $149,662.78.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

RESOLUTION 660
DELETE BUS STOP
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion consenting to Resolution No. 153 of 2007 of the City of Somers Point seeking to delete a bus stop along Shore Road at Cedar Avenue.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

MOTION TO COMBINE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 661 TO 665
RESOLUTION 661
CHAPTER 159
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolutions 661 to 665.
The above-mentioned motion to combine and adopt was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
The insertion into the budget the sum of $2,408.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development under the caption of Smart STEPS SYF08.

RESOLUTION 662
CHAPTER 159
The insertion into the budget sum of $22,959.41 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development under the caption of IV-D Law FY07.

RESOLUTION 663
CHAPTER 159
The insertion into the budget the sum of $1,495.86 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 Drunk Driving Enforcement 07-08.

RESOLUTION 664
CHAPTER 159
The insertion into the budget the sum of $237,914.00 from New Jersey Transit, under the caption of CARTS 07-08. and $58,898.00 under the County Cash Match

RESOLUTION 665
CHAPTER 159
The insertion into the budget the sum of $7,642.61 from the United States Department of Justice, under the caption of Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant FY07.

RESOLUTION 666
OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 4393
Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion opposing Assembly Bill 4393 which requires certain public contract bid advertisements to contain certain certified cost estimates of projected contract costs and specifies grounds for rejection of all bids.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

RESOLUTION 667
ADDING MEETING DATE OF 12/18/07
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion adding the meeting date of December 18, 2007 to the Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting schedule.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

RESOLUTION 668
CHANGING DATE & LOCATION OF REORGANIZATION
MEETING
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to change the date and location of the reorganization meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders from January 8, 2008 at the Stillwater Building, Northfield, to January 2, 2008 at 1333 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
There being no further business, Chairman Silipena opened the public portion of the meeting at: 4:29 p.m.

Mr. Andrew McCrosson, Ventnor City Administrator, commended the Board for adopting Resolution No. 666, opposing 4393.

Longport Commissioner George Baumgardner requested the Board table the first reading of Ordinance No. 8 and resume discussion in Committee.

Mr. Steve Young Chairman of the Prison Committee of the NAACP Atlantic City Branch thanked the Board, especially Freeholder Nelson and Freeholder Kelly, for addressing the jail situation. However, the issue of overcrowding still exists which impacts other problems. and jail fees are still a problem. Mr. Young stated the jail fee is still a problem and requested the Board rescind the Ordinance that established the fees.

Longport Mayor Mary Garvin reiterated Commissioner Baumgardner's request to table Ordinance No. 8. The Borough would like to table the proposed Ordinance particularly in view of the liability issue that exists. Longport welcomes the fishermen to fish on the beaches, jetties and behind Borough Hall. The issue of the wealthy versus the poor is not true. There are people who reside in Longport whose incomes are less than $19,000.00. We provide public access to the fishermen, we would like public safety.

Jeff Normant (Galloway Township resident), stated he would not like to see the Ordinance tabled. The Longport Bridge should never have been banned. He thanked Longport for other fishing access and recommended placing a portable bathroom at the end of the bridge with trash receptacles.

Eric Aubrey (Egg Harbor Township resident) stated in regards to the liability issue, what about creating a permit for fishermen fishing on the bridge.

Commissioner John Stroeble forwarded correspondence to the Freeholders which reflects Longport's position. The issue of being sued, we are trying to prevent injuries or deaths. Fishing should be done at an appropriate place that provides lighting, public toilets, etc. This issue was never about the fisher people versus the non fishing people. The issue is about safety.

Brian Condella (Egg Harbor Township resident) stated if liability is the issue, post warning signs. Mr. Condella thanked the Board for their patience regarding this issue.

There being no further public comments, Chairman Silipena closed the public portion of the meeting at 5:23 p.m.

The regular meeting of the Board was reopened at 5:24 p.m.

ORDINANCE NO. 8
AMENDMENT LONGPORT
BRIDGE FISHING

Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion amending Ordinance No. 8, extending the prohibitions and regulations of County Bridges to the Longport Bridge by amending Chapter 99 of the Atlantic County Code.

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

WRITTEN
CORRESPONDENCE

Written correspondence was received by this office during the period of November 20, 2007 through December 4, 2007.

ADJOURNMENT There being no further business a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 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.
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 Curcio followed by the flag salute led by Chairman Silipena.
ROLL CALL	The following roll call was recorded: PRESENT: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 30, 2007	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the October 30, 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, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
ORDINANCE 8 ALLOWING LIMITED FISHING ON LONGPORT BRIDGE	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to modify the agenda and place Ordinance No. 8 at the end of the agenda. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
RESOLUTION 645 HIV TESTING	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion requesting competitive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-4.1-4.5 for HIV testing at the Atlantic County Justice Facility at no cost to the County. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
RESOLUTION 646 COLLEGE INTERNS TO ATLANTIC COUNTY	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with Atlantic Cape Community College for the provision of college interns to Atlantic County at no cost for a one year period commencing January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
RESOLUTION 647 RENEWAL AGREEMENT	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a renewal agreement with the Atlantic County Division of Probation for the High Risk Case Management Program amount not to exceed $53,560.00 and the Victim Impact Program amount not to exceed $26,520.00 commencing January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008, total contracts $80,080.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
RESOLUTION 648 RENEWAL AGREEMENT	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a renewal agreement with Family Services Association to provide community treatment for the Adolescent Sex Offenders Program commencing January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 amount not to exceed $17,680.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
RESOLUTION 649 RENEWAL AGREEMENT	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a renewal agreement with Family Service Association for the HEDS Case Management Program for an amount not to exceed $55,170.00 and the Client Specific Funds Program in the amount of $12,000.00 for a contract amount of $67,170.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
RESOLUTION 650 AMENDING RESOLUTION 291 (6/13/06)	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 291 (6/13/06) with the Township of Galloway for the Pinehurst West acquisition implementation of the County Municipal Open Space Partnership Program to extend the term date only at no cost. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
RESOLUTION 651 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with DeFalco & Bisconti, Inc., for 2007 intersection improvements at Tilton Road (CR 563) and Wrangleboro Road (CR 575) in Hamilton Township and Galloway Township for an amount not to exceed $2,706,304.20. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
RESOLUTION 652 WASHERS EXTRACTORS	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion to enter into a contract with M.C.H. Equipment, Inc. to furnish, deliver and install three (3) washer/extractors to Meadowview Nursing Home for an amount not to exceed $31,218.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
RESOLUTION 653 HVAC/EXHAUST SYSTEM	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Peterson Service, Co. Inc., for HVAC/Exhaust system for the kitchen/dining room at Harborfields Juvenile Detention Facility, Egg Harbor City for an amount not to exceed $108,090.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
MOTION TO COMBINE RESOLUTIONS 654 TO 657	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion to combine and adopt resolutions 654 to resolution 657 . The above-mentioned motion to combine and adopt Resolutions 654 to 657 was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton. Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion authorizing the County Executive to accept funding from the New Jersey Department of Labor for a Smart Steps Program.
RESOLUTION 655 GRANT	A grant application to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for a Local Core Capacity Infrastructure for Bioterrorism Preparedness Program in an amount not to exceed $432,730.00.
RESOLUTION 656 GRANT	A grant application to the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice for the Megan's Law Central Internet Registry Grant in the amount of $13,890.00.
RESOLUTION 657 GRANT	A renewal grant application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Natural Lands Management for National Recreation Trails Ace Program in the amount of $25,000.00 subject to a County match of $25,000.00.
RESOLUTION 658 GRANT	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion authorizing filing of an application with the Atlantic County Cultural & Heritage Office for an Atlantic County Local History Grant in the amount of $825.00 and a County cash match in the amount of $825.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
RESOLUTION 659 GRANT	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for a grant application to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for Community Traffic Safety Programs for funding in an amount not to exceed $50,750.00 and a County in-kind match of $149,662.78. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
RESOLUTION 660 DELETE BUS STOP	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion consenting to Resolution No. 153 of 2007 of the City of Somers Point seeking to delete a bus stop along Shore Road at Cedar Avenue. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
MOTION TO COMBINE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS 661 TO 665 RESOLUTION 661 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolutions 661 to 665. The above-mentioned motion to combine and adopt was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton. The insertion into the budget the sum of $2,408.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development under the caption of Smart STEPS SYF08.
RESOLUTION 662 CHAPTER 159	The insertion into the budget sum of $22,959.41 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development under the caption of IV-D Law FY07.
RESOLUTION 663 CHAPTER 159	The insertion into the budget the sum of $1,495.86 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 Drunk Driving Enforcement 07-08.
RESOLUTION 664 CHAPTER 159	The insertion into the budget the sum of $237,914.00 from New Jersey Transit, under the caption of CARTS 07-08. and $58,898.00 under the County Cash Match
RESOLUTION 665 CHAPTER 159	The insertion into the budget the sum of $7,642.61 from the United States Department of Justice, under the caption of Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant FY07.
RESOLUTION 666 OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 4393	Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion opposing Assembly Bill 4393 which requires certain public contract bid advertisements to contain certain certified cost estimates of projected contract costs and specifies grounds for rejection of all bids. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
RESOLUTION 667 ADDING MEETING DATE OF 12/18/07	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion adding the meeting date of December 18, 2007 to the Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting schedule. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
RESOLUTION 668 CHANGING DATE & LOCATION OF REORGANIZATION MEETING	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to change the date and location of the reorganization meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders from January 8, 2008 at the Stillwater Building, Northfield, to January 2, 2008 at 1333 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
PUBLIC COMMENTS	There being no further business, Chairman Silipena opened the public portion of the meeting at: 4:29 p.m. Mr. Andrew McCrosson, Ventnor City Administrator, commended the Board for adopting Resolution No. 666, opposing 4393. Longport Commissioner George Baumgardner requested the Board table the first reading of Ordinance No. 8 and resume discussion in Committee. Mr. Steve Young Chairman of the Prison Committee of the NAACP Atlantic City Branch thanked the Board, especially Freeholder Nelson and Freeholder Kelly, for addressing the jail situation. However, the issue of overcrowding still exists which impacts other problems. and jail fees are still a problem. Mr. Young stated the jail fee is still a problem and requested the Board rescind the Ordinance that established the fees. Longport Mayor Mary Garvin reiterated Commissioner Baumgardner's request to table Ordinance No. 8. The Borough would like to table the proposed Ordinance particularly in view of the liability issue that exists. Longport welcomes the fishermen to fish on the beaches, jetties and behind Borough Hall. The issue of the wealthy versus the poor is not true. There are people who reside in Longport whose incomes are less than $19,000.00. We provide public access to the fishermen, we would like public safety. Jeff Normant (Galloway Township resident), stated he would not like to see the Ordinance tabled. The Longport Bridge should never have been banned. He thanked Longport for other fishing access and recommended placing a portable bathroom at the end of the bridge with trash receptacles. Eric Aubrey (Egg Harbor Township resident) stated in regards to the liability issue, what about creating a permit for fishermen fishing on the bridge. Commissioner John Stroeble forwarded correspondence to the Freeholders which reflects Longport's position. The issue of being sued, we are trying to prevent injuries or deaths. Fishing should be done at an appropriate place that provides lighting, public toilets, etc. This issue was never about the fisher people versus the non fishing people. The issue is about safety. Brian Condella (Egg Harbor Township resident) stated if liability is the issue, post warning signs. Mr. Condella thanked the Board for their patience regarding this issue. There being no further public comments, Chairman Silipena closed the public portion of the meeting at 5:23 p.m. The regular meeting of the Board was reopened at 5:24 p.m.
ORDINANCE NO. 8 AMENDMENT LONGPORT BRIDGE FISHING	Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion amending Ordinance No. 8, extending the prohibitions and regulations of County Bridges to the Longport Bridge by amending Chapter 99 of the Atlantic County Code. The above-mentioned Ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Schilling and Silipena. ABSENT: Russo and Sutton.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE	Written correspondence was received by this office during the period of November 20, 2007 through December 4, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT	There being no further business a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Submitted by, Sonya G. Harris Clerk to the Board