Freeholder Meeting Minutes 5/22/07 - Atlantic County Government

ATLANTIC COUNTY

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

Minutes of Meeting

Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road

Northfield, New Jersey

May 22, 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 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the above date and at the Stillwater Building, Northfield, NJ.

OPEN MEETING ACT Statement of Open Meeting Compliance: Pursuant to the Open 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 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 and flag salute was led by Chairman Silipena.

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

MINUTES
Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the April 24, 2007 and approve them as presented.

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

PRESENTATION The Pleasantville Striders Track Club made a presentation to the Board
At the opening of the meeting (4:01 to 4:35 pm) regarding track and stated that an indoor track facility doesn't exist in Atlantic County. They requested assistance in developing an indoor track in Atlantic County. Striders would like to be on the task force to develop this program.

RESOLUTION 269
AGREEMENT WITH FOP LOCAL 112

Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a collective negotiations agreement with FOP Local 112, independent supervisor officers of Atlantic County (ISOAC) for a four year period commencing January 1, 2007.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 270
AMENDING RESOLUTION 642 (12/5/06)
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion amending resolution 642 (12/5/06) regarding a professional services contract with the Gibson Tarquini Group to provide engineering construction inspection services for the Stillwater Building replacement project for an additional $2,500.00 and an amendatory contract amount of $26,500.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 271
AMENDING RESOLUTION 662 (12/5/06)
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion amending resolution 662 (12/5/06) regarding a professional services agreement with the DaVinci Group to extend the contract term date only at no cost to the County.The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 272
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT
Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a intergovernmental services agreement with Buena Regional School District for operation of a community library at Buena Regional High School for an amount of $7,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 273
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
SERVICES RENEWAL AGREEMENT
Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into an renewal intergovernmental services agreement with the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) to administer the Clean Communities Program in the amount of $74,763.80.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 274
INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into an intergovernmental service agreement with the Township of Buena Vista for the design and construction of improvements to Cedar Avenue for an amount not to exceed $180,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 275
FORK LIFT
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Cherry Valley Tractor Sales, to furnish and deliver one (1) fork lift for an amount not to exceed $20,275.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 276
PEST MANAGEMENT
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Terminix International Company LP, for pest management services for an amount not to exceed $25,936.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 277
CUSTOMIZATION OF VEHICLE
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Shirchie Finger Print Labs, Inc., for customization of a heavy duty response vehicle for the Prosecutor's Office for an amount not to exceed $16,900.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 278
INTERNET SERVICES
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Comcast Business Communications, LLC for internet services for the Mays Landing Library for an amount not to exceed $138,000.00 for a five year period.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 279
GRANT
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion for a grant and loan application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Local Assistance Program for ADA compliance at Camp Acagisca in the amount of $351,800.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 280
GRANT
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion for a grant acceptance from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for the Clean Communities Program in the amount of $74,763.80.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 281
CHAPTER 159
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $828.00 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 Child Passenger Safety Education 2007.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 282
CHAPTER 159
Freeholder Girodano moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $74,763,80 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, under the caption of Clean Community Cities Grant 2007.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 283
CHAPTER 159

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $148,500.00 from the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Juvenile Justice Commission, under the caption of State Facilities Education Act 07-08.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 284
PLUMBING MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Falasca Mechanical, Inc. for supplemental plumbing maintenance and repair for an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 for a two year period.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 285
REAPPOINTMENT

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for the reappointment of Neil McPeak to the Atlantic County Improvement Authority for a term to expire May 1, 2012.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments.

WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE Written correspondence was received by this office during the period of May 16, 2007 through May 22, 2007.

ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:35 p.m..
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas R. Somers
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 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the above date and at the Stillwater Building, Northfield, NJ.
OPEN MEETING ACT	Statement of Open Meeting Compliance: Pursuant to the Open 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 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 and flag salute was led by Chairman Silipena.
ROLL CALL	The following roll call was recorded: PRESENT: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson (family death).
MINUTES	Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the April 24, 2007 and approve them as presented. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
PRESENTATION	The Pleasantville Striders Track Club made a presentation to the Board At the opening of the meeting (4:01 to 4:35 pm) regarding track and stated that an indoor track facility doesn't exist in Atlantic County. They requested assistance in developing an indoor track in Atlantic County. Striders would like to be on the task force to develop this program.
RESOLUTION 269 AGREEMENT WITH FOP LOCAL 112	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a collective negotiations agreement with FOP Local 112, independent supervisor officers of Atlantic County (ISOAC) for a four year period commencing January 1, 2007. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 270 AMENDING RESOLUTION 642 (12/5/06)	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion amending resolution 642 (12/5/06) regarding a professional services contract with the Gibson Tarquini Group to provide engineering construction inspection services for the Stillwater Building replacement project for an additional $2,500.00 and an amendatory contract amount of $26,500.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 271 AMENDING RESOLUTION 662 (12/5/06)	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion amending resolution 662 (12/5/06) regarding a professional services agreement with the DaVinci Group to extend the contract term date only at no cost to the County.The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 272 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT	Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a intergovernmental services agreement with Buena Regional School District for operation of a community library at Buena Regional High School for an amount of $7,000.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 273 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES RENEWAL AGREEMENT	Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into an renewal intergovernmental services agreement with the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) to administer the Clean Communities Program in the amount of $74,763.80. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 274 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE AGREEMENT	Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into an intergovernmental service agreement with the Township of Buena Vista for the design and construction of improvements to Cedar Avenue for an amount not to exceed $180,000.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 275 FORK LIFT	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Cherry Valley Tractor Sales, to furnish and deliver one (1) fork lift for an amount not to exceed $20,275.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 276 PEST MANAGEMENT	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Terminix International Company LP, for pest management services for an amount not to exceed $25,936.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 277 CUSTOMIZATION OF VEHICLE	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Shirchie Finger Print Labs, Inc., for customization of a heavy duty response vehicle for the Prosecutor's Office for an amount not to exceed $16,900.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 278 INTERNET SERVICES	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Comcast Business Communications, LLC for internet services for the Mays Landing Library for an amount not to exceed $138,000.00 for a five year period. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 279 GRANT	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion for a grant and loan application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Local Assistance Program for ADA compliance at Camp Acagisca in the amount of $351,800.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 280 GRANT	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion for a grant acceptance from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for the Clean Communities Program in the amount of $74,763.80. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 281 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $828.00 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 Child Passenger Safety Education 2007. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 282 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Girodano moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $74,763,80 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, under the caption of Clean Community Cities Grant 2007. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 283 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $148,500.00 from the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Juvenile Justice Commission, under the caption of State Facilities Education Act 07-08. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 284 PLUMBING MAINTENANCE & REPAIR	Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Falasca Mechanical, Inc. for supplemental plumbing maintenance and repair for an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 for a two year period. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 285 REAPPOINTMENT	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for the reappointment of Neil McPeak to the Atlantic County Improvement Authority for a term to expire May 1, 2012. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
PUBLIC COMMENTS	There were no public comments.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE	Written correspondence was received by this office during the period of May 16, 2007 through May 22, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT	There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:35 p.m.. Respectfully submitted, Thomas R. Somers Clerk to the Board