Freeholder Meeting Minutes 5/8/07 - Atlantic County Government

ATLANTIC COUNTY

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

Minutes of Meeting

Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road

Northfield, New Jersey

May 8, 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, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

MINUTES Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the April 3, 2007 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 222
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENTS

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into renewal intergovernmental agreements with various Atlantic County municipalities for drug and alcohol education and prevention services for an amount not to exceed $265,037.27.

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

RESOLUTION 223
AMENDING RESOLUTION 452 (8/22/06)
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion amending resolution 452 (8/22/06) regarding an amendatory contract with the Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board for an additional $4,012.00 and an amendatory amount of $205,012.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 224
AMENDING RESOLUTION 362 (7/11/06)

Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion amending resolution 362 (7/11/06) regarding a professional service contract with L. Robert Kimball and Associates extending the contract expiration date to December 31, 2007 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 225
FIRE & SECURITY ALARM MAINTENANCE
Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a EUS contract with Atlantic Coast Alarm, Inc. for fire alarm and security alarm maintenance for an amount not to exceed $893,675.The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSTAIN: Schilling.

RESOLUTION 226
AMENDING RESOLUTION 211 (4/25/06)
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion amending resolution 211 (4/25/06) regarding an intergovernmental services agreement with the Atlantic County Improvement Authority (ACIA) for Project Management services for improvements to Camp Acagisca in Hamilton Township for an additional $436,770.00 and an amendatory amount of $466,970.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 227
SIGNAL REPAIRS

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract renewal with Delta Line Construction Co., to provide emergency signal repairs at various County locations for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.

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

RESOLUTION 228
INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a intergovernmental services agreement with the Borough of Buena to support a summer program of concerts for an amount not to exceed $2,000.00.

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

RESOLUTION 229
AMENDING RESOLUTION 644 (12/14/04)
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion amending resolution 644 (12/14/04) regarding a professional services contract with Remington, Vernick and Walberg Engineers extending the contract expiration date to June 1, 2008 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 230
AMENDING RESOLUTION 120 (3/13/07)

Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion amending resolution 120 (3/13/07) regarding a professional services agreement with Philip Begun, DVM to provide veterinary services for the animal shelter 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 231
SERVICES FOR HOMELESS

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Atlantic City Rescue Mission for $327,738.00 and Community Food Bank of New Jersey for $57,000.00 for social services for the homeless (SSH) from funds of the comprehensive emergency assistance services (CEAS) 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 232
VOTING MACHINE WAREHOUSE EXPANSION

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion to enter into a contract with MJJ Construction LLC, for the expansion of the voting machine warehouse located at the rear of 235 Dolphin Avenue, Northfield for an amount not to exceed $1,617,600.00.

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

RESOLUTION 233
SEALED AUCTION

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Supreme Computer and Electronic Recycling, for a sealed auction of surplus computer equipment.

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

RESOLUTION 234
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with DeFalco and Bisconti, Inc., for 2007 roadway improvements of 11th Avenue (CR 669) at the Oaks of Weymouht in Weymouth Township for an amount not to exceed $204,347.35.

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

RESOLUTION 235
SKID LOADER

Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Cherry Valley Tractor Sales, to furnish and deliver one (1) skid loader to a sum not to exceed $35,774.00.

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

RESOLUTION 236
CHANGE ORDER #1
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for change order #1, contract with First Student, Inc. For bus transportation for a net increase of $1,279.00 and total contract amount of $11,429.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 237 GRANT Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to accept a grant from the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of State Police, for the Citizen Corps and Community Response team funding in the amount of $6,200.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 238
LICENSE AGREEMENT
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a license agreement with James F. Stanton and Linda M. Stanton for emergency reconstruction of the Elwood Pleasant Mills Road along and across a portion of Block 706, Lot 18 in Mullica Township 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 239
LICENSE AGREEMENT
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a license agreement with Kyran Connor and Barbara Connor for emergency reconstruction of the Elwood Pleasant Mills Road along and across a portion of Block 706, Lot 17 in Mullica Township.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 240
EASEMENT ACCEPTANCE
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for an easement acceptance from James F. And Linda M. Stanton to improve Elwood-Pleasant Mills Road in Mullica Township.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 241
CHAPTER 159
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly 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 242
CHAPTER 159
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $928,127.75 from the State of New Jersey, State Agriculture Development Committee, under the caption of Bertino Trust 2007; and the sum of $537,517.35 under the caption of Open Space Trust under the caption of Bertino Trust 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 243
CHAPTER 159
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $6,200.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, Office of the State Medical Examiner, under the caption of 2006 Paul Coverdale Forensic Science Improvement Award.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 244
CHAPTER 159
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $3,163,000.00 from the New Jersey Department of Transportation, under the caption of County Aid FY07 ATP.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 245
APPOINTMENT
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the appointment of Beverly Gilbert to the Atlantic County Mental Health Advisory Board for an unexpired term to expire of June 30, 2009.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 246
REAPPOINTMENT
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the reappointment of Chris Seher to the Atlantic County Utilities Authority for a term to expire on May 1, 2012.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 247
APPOINTMENT
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the appointment of Stanley Pszczolkowski to the Atlantic/Cape May Workforce Investment Board (WIB) for a term to expire on June 30, 2010.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 248
REAPPOINTMENT
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the reappointment of Robert F. Lemon and Clement F. Wasleski, Jr. To the Atlantic County Construction Board of Appeals for a term to expire on January 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.

RESOLUTION 249
REAPPOINTMENT
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the reappointment of Claudia Ratzlaff and Anna M. Szapor to the Atlantic County Advisory Commission on Women for a term to expire February 28, 2010.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 250
APPOINTMENT
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the appointment of Meredith Henry as fifth alternate to the Atlantic County Construction Board of Appeals for a term to expire on January 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.

RESOLUTION 251
APPOINTMENT
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the appointment of Kevin Dixon as a special member to the Atlantic County Construction Board of Appeals for a term to expire on January 1, 2022.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

PUBLIC PORTION
There being no further business, Chairman Silipena opened the public portion of the meeting a 4:20 p.m.
Joe Nickels, Hamilton Township, spoke about the issue of the dam at Lake Lenape, he suggested the topic of flooding should be brought up at the Mayors Association meetings and the South Jersey Freeholders Associations.
Patty McGettigan, Somers Point cost of dams should provide public access if repaired by the County. She suggested moving the public portion after the closing comments of the Freeholders.

FREEHOLDER COMMENTS Sue Schilling, spoke regarding riparian lease: that the state if charging a great deal more for them and only allowing 2 payments.
Chairman stated Senator McCollough was looking into this matter. Resolution for next weeks meeting.
Freeholder Cooper spoke regarding Institute at Hamilton Mall and how successful it is.
Joe Kelly toured South River in Wymouth with Harry Tillet and said they were doing a great job.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further comments, A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas R. Somers
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, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
MINUTES	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the April 3, 2007 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 222 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into renewal intergovernmental agreements with various Atlantic County municipalities for drug and alcohol education and prevention services for an amount not to exceed $265,037.27. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 223 AMENDING RESOLUTION 452 (8/22/06)	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion amending resolution 452 (8/22/06) regarding an amendatory contract with the Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board for an additional $4,012.00 and an amendatory amount of $205,012.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 224 AMENDING RESOLUTION 362 (7/11/06)	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion amending resolution 362 (7/11/06) regarding a professional service contract with L. Robert Kimball and Associates extending the contract expiration date to December 31, 2007 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 225 FIRE & SECURITY ALARM MAINTENANCE	Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a EUS contract with Atlantic Coast Alarm, Inc. for fire alarm and security alarm maintenance for an amount not to exceed $893,675.The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSTAIN: Schilling.
RESOLUTION 226 AMENDING RESOLUTION 211 (4/25/06)	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion amending resolution 211 (4/25/06) regarding an intergovernmental services agreement with the Atlantic County Improvement Authority (ACIA) for Project Management services for improvements to Camp Acagisca in Hamilton Township for an additional $436,770.00 and an amendatory amount of $466,970.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 227 SIGNAL REPAIRS	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract renewal with Delta Line Construction Co., to provide emergency signal repairs at various County locations for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 228 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT	Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a intergovernmental services agreement with the Borough of Buena to support a summer program of concerts for an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 229 AMENDING RESOLUTION 644 (12/14/04)	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion amending resolution 644 (12/14/04) regarding a professional services contract with Remington, Vernick and Walberg Engineers extending the contract expiration date to June 1, 2008 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 230 AMENDING RESOLUTION 120 (3/13/07)	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion amending resolution 120 (3/13/07) regarding a professional services agreement with Philip Begun, DVM to provide veterinary services for the animal shelter 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 231 SERVICES FOR HOMELESS	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Atlantic City Rescue Mission for $327,738.00 and Community Food Bank of New Jersey for $57,000.00 for social services for the homeless (SSH) from funds of the comprehensive emergency assistance services (CEAS) 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 232 VOTING MACHINE WAREHOUSE EXPANSION	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion to enter into a contract with MJJ Construction LLC, for the expansion of the voting machine warehouse located at the rear of 235 Dolphin Avenue, Northfield for an amount not to exceed $1,617,600.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 233 SEALED AUCTION	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Supreme Computer and Electronic Recycling, for a sealed auction of surplus computer equipment. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 234 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with DeFalco and Bisconti, Inc., for 2007 roadway improvements of 11th Avenue (CR 669) at the Oaks of Weymouht in Weymouth Township for an amount not to exceed $204,347.35. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 235 SKID LOADER	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Cherry Valley Tractor Sales, to furnish and deliver one (1) skid loader to a sum not to exceed $35,774.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 236 CHANGE ORDER #1	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for change order #1, contract with First Student, Inc. For bus transportation for a net increase of $1,279.00 and total contract amount of $11,429.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 237 GRANT	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to accept a grant from the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of State Police, for the Citizen Corps and Community Response team funding in the amount of $6,200.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 238 LICENSE AGREEMENT	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a license agreement with James F. Stanton and Linda M. Stanton for emergency reconstruction of the Elwood Pleasant Mills Road along and across a portion of Block 706, Lot 18 in Mullica Township 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 239 LICENSE AGREEMENT	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a license agreement with Kyran Connor and Barbara Connor for emergency reconstruction of the Elwood Pleasant Mills Road along and across a portion of Block 706, Lot 17 in Mullica Township. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 240 EASEMENT ACCEPTANCE	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for an easement acceptance from James F. And Linda M. Stanton to improve Elwood-Pleasant Mills Road in Mullica Township. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 241 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly 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 242 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $928,127.75 from the State of New Jersey, State Agriculture Development Committee, under the caption of Bertino Trust 2007; and the sum of $537,517.35 under the caption of Open Space Trust under the caption of Bertino Trust 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 243 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $6,200.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, Office of the State Medical Examiner, under the caption of 2006 Paul Coverdale Forensic Science Improvement Award. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 244 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $3,163,000.00 from the New Jersey Department of Transportation, under the caption of County Aid FY07 ATP. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 245 APPOINTMENT	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the appointment of Beverly Gilbert to the Atlantic County Mental Health Advisory Board for an unexpired term to expire of June 30, 2009. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 246 REAPPOINTMENT	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the reappointment of Chris Seher to the Atlantic County Utilities Authority for a term to expire on May 1, 2012. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 247 APPOINTMENT	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the appointment of Stanley Pszczolkowski to the Atlantic/Cape May Workforce Investment Board (WIB) for a term to expire on June 30, 2010. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 248 REAPPOINTMENT	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the reappointment of Robert F. Lemon and Clement F. Wasleski, Jr. To the Atlantic County Construction Board of Appeals for a term to expire on January 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.
RESOLUTION 249 REAPPOINTMENT	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the reappointment of Claudia Ratzlaff and Anna M. Szapor to the Atlantic County Advisory Commission on Women for a term to expire February 28, 2010. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 250 APPOINTMENT	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the appointment of Meredith Henry as fifth alternate to the Atlantic County Construction Board of Appeals for a term to expire on January 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.
RESOLUTION 251 APPOINTMENT	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the appointment of Kevin Dixon as a special member to the Atlantic County Construction Board of Appeals for a term to expire on January 1, 2022. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
PUBLIC PORTION	There being no further business, Chairman Silipena opened the public portion of the meeting a 4:20 p.m. Joe Nickels, Hamilton Township, spoke about the issue of the dam at Lake Lenape, he suggested the topic of flooding should be brought up at the Mayors Association meetings and the South Jersey Freeholders Associations. Patty McGettigan, Somers Point cost of dams should provide public access if repaired by the County. She suggested moving the public portion after the closing comments of the Freeholders.
FREEHOLDER COMMENTS	Sue Schilling, spoke regarding riparian lease: that the state if charging a great deal more for them and only allowing 2 payments. Chairman stated Senator McCollough was looking into this matter. Resolution for next weeks meeting. Freeholder Cooper spoke regarding Institute at Hamilton Mall and how successful it is. Joe Kelly toured South River in Wymouth with Harry Tillet and said they were doing a great job.
ADJOURNMENT	There being no further comments, A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Thomas R. Somers Thomas R. Somers Clerk to the Board