Freeholder Meeting Minutes 7/31/07 - Atlantic County Government

ATLANTIC COUNTY

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

Minutes of Meeting
Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road
Northfield, New Jersey

July 31, 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 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 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.

MINUTES Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the June 19, 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.

ORDINANCE 4
AMENDING
ATLANTIC COUNTY CODE
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for an Ordinance amending and supplementing Atlantic County Code Chapter 73, concerning certain fees - FINAL READING.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

ORDINANCE 5
AMENDING PORTIONS OF ATLANTIC COUNTY CODE
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion for an Ordinance amending portions of Article XII of the Atlantic County Code and establishing changes in the conditions of operations at the John F. Gaffney Greentree Golf Course - FINAL READING.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

ORDINANCE 6
COMPETITIVEPROCESS FOR CONTRACTS
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for an Ordinance requiring a competitive process for professional service contracts - FINAL READING.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

ORDINANCE 7
PUBLIC CONTRACTING REFORM
ADDED (7-27-07): Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for an Ordinance for public contracting ("Pay-to-Play") reform - FIRST READING.
Mr. Kligerman spoke in favor and support of this Ordinance. Harry Podicky, Chairman of Citizens Campaign was willing to answer any questions on this Ordinance. Chairman asked if he could meet with Code Committee to asses them and put together a bipartisan group of lawyers.
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 396A INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a renewal intergovernmental services agreement with the Atlantic County Women's Center for Public Health to provide training for sexual assault nurse examiners at no cost..
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 397
AMENDING RESOLUTION 53 (2/1/05)
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion amending Resolution 53 (2/1/05) regarding a professional service contract with Adams, Rehmann and Heggan Associates, Inc. For design and inspection services for the replacement of the Liberty Street Bridge over Cedar Branch in the Town of Hammonton and extending the contract expiration the amending contract $24,626.25 and an amended contract amount of $134,106.25.
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 398
FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Aramark Correctional Services, Inc. to provide food service and food service management at the Atlantic County Justice Facility for an amount not to exceed $1,776,985.53.
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 399
CHANGE ORDER
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion for change order #1, contract with Aramark Correctional Services, Inc., to provide food service and food service management at the Atlantic County Justice Facility for a net increase of $46,815.20 and an adjusted contract amount of $1,823,800.73.
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 401
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Atlantic County Special Services School District to provide educational services for juveniles at Harborfields for an amount not to exceed $252,000.00.
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 402
MILK & DAIRY PRODUCTS
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Home Town Dairy, Inc., to furnish and deliver milk and dairy products to participating members of the Atlantic County Cooperative for an amount not to exceed $135,171.00.
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 403
BREAD & BAKERY PRODUCTS
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Lucca's Bakery for $693.00, Pechter's of Southern NJ, LLC for $18,832.64 and Stroehmanns' Bakery for $13,342.30 to furnish and deliver bread and bakery products to participating members of the Atlantic County Cooperative.
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 404
LOCK REPAIR SERVICE
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Huber Locksmiths, Inc. to provide lock repair services for an amount not to exceed $134,800.00 for two years.
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 405
STORAGE BUILDING
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Martell Construction, Co. Inc., to construct an equipment/vehicle storage building at the Anthony Canale Training Center for an amount not to exceed $1,233,800.00.
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 406
THERMOPLASTIC STRIPING MATERIAL
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Sherwin Williams Company D/B/A Dobco, to furnish and deliver thermoplastic striping material for an amount not to exceed $74,137.50.
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 407
PRINTING POLL BOOKS
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to
enter into a contract with Rovani Graphics, for printing of poll books and voting authorities for Atlantic County General Election and the 2007 Special School Board Election for an amount not to exceed $13,426.43.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 408
GRANT
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for a grant acceptance from the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, for the Body Armor Replacement Program for a minimum amount of $500.00 and a maximum amount of $60,000.00.
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 409 GRANT Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for a grant renewal from the United States Department of Justice for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program in the amount of $144,000.00.
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 410
LEASE AGREEMENT
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a lease agreement with Rutgers University for a portion of the Atlantic County Office space at "D" Building in Northfield for $1.00 per year for a 2 year lease.
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 411
EXECUTION OF A DECLARATION
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded an execution of a declaration of conservation restrictions across property identified as Block 2015, Lot 1, Block 2020, Lot 2 and Block 2021, Lot 1.01, including an unimproved street known as High Bank Drive in the City of Somers Point, in favor of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the US Army Corps of Engineers and execution of drainage and road easements in favor of the County of Atlantic at no cost.
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 412
ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for the acceptance of Deeds from various Grantors in accordance with Atlantic County Planning Standards.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.

RESOLUTION 413
INSURANCE
Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with American Safety Casualty Insurance Co., and Rip Tide Construction, Co. providing that Rip Tide shall complete the existing contract previously held by Robert Charles Enterprises (RCE) for work on the Dorset Avenue Bridge project contract balance of $140,798.00.
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 414
RESCINDING CHANGE FUND
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion rescinding the change fund for the Division of Parks and Recreation for use at the John F. Gaffney Green Tree Golf Course.
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 415
REAPPOINTMENTS
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the reappointment of John Cuviello, SGT. Nicholas R. Erman, Donna Lynn Warren, Lee Wasman, Dr. Leonard Walk, Henry Wise to the Atlantic County Emergency Management Advisory Board for terms to expire on May 1, 2008.
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 416
FLAGS
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion supporting the requirement that any United States or State of New Jersey flag purchased with State funds be manufactured in the United States. (SPONSOR: Joe Kelly).
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 417
GRANT
ADDED: (7-30-07): Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for a Grant application to the New Jersey Department of Labor for PY 2007 Work First New Jersey in the amount of $3,321,895.00.
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 418
CHAPTER 159
ADDED: (7-30-07): Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $3,321.895.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, under the caption of Work First New Jersey 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.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
FREEHOLDER COMMENTS
There being no further business, Chairman Silipena opened the public portion of the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
Rusty Ruane, Hamilton Township, asked Freeholder Cooper if she would be in favor of municipalities releasing all public information. Freeholder Cooper responded in the affirmative.
Andrea Ayers, Somers Point, spoke regarding tax increases and the constitutional officers relinquishing their salary increases (cost of living adjustments).
Jim Carney, Atlantic County Surrogate, spoke about the salary increases (cost of living) but he felt all should be treated equally.
Jim O'Neal, Northfield, stated all public salaries can be found on www Asbury Park Press (link on County Web site could be used).
Tom Price, Galloway, asked the Board to investigate why his name was not on the ballot or the voting machine. Mr. Russo has done an investigation and submitted to the legal counsel for payment of the printing bills.
Sheriff McGettigan, asked about Ordinance #7 he has some suggestions to add to this Ordinance. Change ethics Board, ban revolving door, ban employees contribution to County elections. Opra records of past request should be put on the Internet. He asked this be added to Ordinance 7.
Andrea Ayers, said taxpayers would save money if people who are on pension from one government job could not hold another government job.
Jim O'Neal, stated everything is on line now.
There being no further public comments, Chairman Silipena closed the public portion of the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
Freeholder Giordano, asked about a certain lawyer working for Atlantic County who also is involved with the adult industry. He felt the Freeholder Board should look at this matter. Freeholder Kelly was also concerned about this issue.
Freeholder Cooper asked how detailed is the information on the background of hiring attorneys.
Freeholder Curcio said you couldn't blame the lawyer for the sins of his client.
Mr. Ferguson stated the attorney was hired in 2002. Mr. Philip George referred the attorney to the County for labor contracts. This firm continued to receive the low bid quotes for the County work. County Counsel cannot by law ask about an attorneys clients.
County Executive relied on County Counsels recommendation that he was qualified and capable.
Freeholder Giordano stated he will continue to speak against this issue. He stated this is moral issue, this is the destruction of America.

WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE Written correspondence was received by this office during the period of June 18, 2007 through July 31, 2007.

ADJOURNMENT There being no further business a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 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 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 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.
MINUTES	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the June 19, 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.
ORDINANCE 4 AMENDING ATLANTIC COUNTY CODE	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for an Ordinance amending and supplementing Atlantic County Code Chapter 73, concerning certain fees - FINAL READING. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
ORDINANCE 5 AMENDING PORTIONS OF ATLANTIC COUNTY CODE	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion for an Ordinance amending portions of Article XII of the Atlantic County Code and establishing changes in the conditions of operations at the John F. Gaffney Greentree Golf Course - FINAL READING. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
ORDINANCE 6 COMPETITIVEPROCESS FOR CONTRACTS	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for an Ordinance requiring a competitive process for professional service contracts - FINAL READING. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
ORDINANCE 7 PUBLIC CONTRACTING REFORM	ADDED (7-27-07): Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for an Ordinance for public contracting ("Pay-to-Play") reform - FIRST READING. Mr. Kligerman spoke in favor and support of this Ordinance. Harry Podicky, Chairman of Citizens Campaign was willing to answer any questions on this Ordinance. Chairman asked if he could meet with Code Committee to asses them and put together a bipartisan group of lawyers. 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 396A INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a renewal intergovernmental services agreement with the Atlantic County Women's Center for Public Health to provide training for sexual assault nurse examiners at no cost.. 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 397 AMENDING RESOLUTION 53 (2/1/05)	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion amending Resolution 53 (2/1/05) regarding a professional service contract with Adams, Rehmann and Heggan Associates, Inc. For design and inspection services for the replacement of the Liberty Street Bridge over Cedar Branch in the Town of Hammonton and extending the contract expiration the amending contract $24,626.25 and an amended contract amount of $134,106.25. 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 398 FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Aramark Correctional Services, Inc. to provide food service and food service management at the Atlantic County Justice Facility for an amount not to exceed $1,776,985.53. 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 399 CHANGE ORDER	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion for change order #1, contract with Aramark Correctional Services, Inc., to provide food service and food service management at the Atlantic County Justice Facility for a net increase of $46,815.20 and an adjusted contract amount of $1,823,800.73. 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 401 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Atlantic County Special Services School District to provide educational services for juveniles at Harborfields for an amount not to exceed $252,000.00. 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 402 MILK & DAIRY PRODUCTS	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Home Town Dairy, Inc., to furnish and deliver milk and dairy products to participating members of the Atlantic County Cooperative for an amount not to exceed $135,171.00. 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 403 BREAD & BAKERY PRODUCTS	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Lucca's Bakery for $693.00, Pechter's of Southern NJ, LLC for $18,832.64 and Stroehmanns' Bakery for $13,342.30 to furnish and deliver bread and bakery products to participating members of the Atlantic County Cooperative. 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 404 LOCK REPAIR SERVICE	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Huber Locksmiths, Inc. to provide lock repair services for an amount not to exceed $134,800.00 for two years. 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 405 STORAGE BUILDING	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Martell Construction, Co. Inc., to construct an equipment/vehicle storage building at the Anthony Canale Training Center for an amount not to exceed $1,233,800.00. 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 406 THERMOPLASTIC STRIPING MATERIAL	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Sherwin Williams Company D/B/A Dobco, to furnish and deliver thermoplastic striping material for an amount not to exceed $74,137.50. 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 407 PRINTING POLL BOOKS	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Rovani Graphics, for printing of poll books and voting authorities for Atlantic County General Election and the 2007 Special School Board Election for an amount not to exceed $13,426.43. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 408 GRANT	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for a grant acceptance from the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, for the Body Armor Replacement Program for a minimum amount of $500.00 and a maximum amount of $60,000.00. 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 409 GRANT	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for a grant renewal from the United States Department of Justice for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program in the amount of $144,000.00. 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 410 LEASE AGREEMENT	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a lease agreement with Rutgers University for a portion of the Atlantic County Office space at "D" Building in Northfield for $1.00 per year for a 2 year lease. 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 411 EXECUTION OF A DECLARATION	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded an execution of a declaration of conservation restrictions across property identified as Block 2015, Lot 1, Block 2020, Lot 2 and Block 2021, Lot 1.01, including an unimproved street known as High Bank Drive in the City of Somers Point, in favor of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the US Army Corps of Engineers and execution of drainage and road easements in favor of the County of Atlantic at no cost. 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 412 ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for the acceptance of Deeds from various Grantors in accordance with Atlantic County Planning Standards. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Nelson.
RESOLUTION 413 INSURANCE	Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with American Safety Casualty Insurance Co., and Rip Tide Construction, Co. providing that Rip Tide shall complete the existing contract previously held by Robert Charles Enterprises (RCE) for work on the Dorset Avenue Bridge project contract balance of $140,798.00. 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 414 RESCINDING CHANGE FUND	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion rescinding the change fund for the Division of Parks and Recreation for use at the John F. Gaffney Green Tree Golf Course. 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 415 REAPPOINTMENTS	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the reappointment of John Cuviello, SGT. Nicholas R. Erman, Donna Lynn Warren, Lee Wasman, Dr. Leonard Walk, Henry Wise to the Atlantic County Emergency Management Advisory Board for terms to expire on May 1, 2008. 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 416 FLAGS	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion supporting the requirement that any United States or State of New Jersey flag purchased with State funds be manufactured in the United States. (SPONSOR: Joe Kelly). 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 417 GRANT	ADDED: (7-30-07): Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for a Grant application to the New Jersey Department of Labor for PY 2007 Work First New Jersey in the amount of $3,321,895.00. 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 418 CHAPTER 159	ADDED: (7-30-07): Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $3,321.895.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, under the caption of Work First New Jersey 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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FREEHOLDER COMMENTS	There being no further business, Chairman Silipena opened the public portion of the meeting at 4:40 p.m. Rusty Ruane, Hamilton Township, asked Freeholder Cooper if she would be in favor of municipalities releasing all public information. Freeholder Cooper responded in the affirmative. Andrea Ayers, Somers Point, spoke regarding tax increases and the constitutional officers relinquishing their salary increases (cost of living adjustments). Jim Carney, Atlantic County Surrogate, spoke about the salary increases (cost of living) but he felt all should be treated equally. Jim O'Neal, Northfield, stated all public salaries can be found on www Asbury Park Press (link on County Web site could be used). Tom Price, Galloway, asked the Board to investigate why his name was not on the ballot or the voting machine. Mr. Russo has done an investigation and submitted to the legal counsel for payment of the printing bills. Sheriff McGettigan, asked about Ordinance #7 he has some suggestions to add to this Ordinance. Change ethics Board, ban revolving door, ban employees contribution to County elections. Opra records of past request should be put on the Internet. He asked this be added to Ordinance 7. Andrea Ayers, said taxpayers would save money if people who are on pension from one government job could not hold another government job. Jim O'Neal, stated everything is on line now. There being no further public comments, Chairman Silipena closed the public portion of the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Freeholder Giordano, asked about a certain lawyer working for Atlantic County who also is involved with the adult industry. He felt the Freeholder Board should look at this matter. Freeholder Kelly was also concerned about this issue. Freeholder Cooper asked how detailed is the information on the background of hiring attorneys. Freeholder Curcio said you couldn't blame the lawyer for the sins of his client. Mr. Ferguson stated the attorney was hired in 2002. Mr. Philip George referred the attorney to the County for labor contracts. This firm continued to receive the low bid quotes for the County work. County Counsel cannot by law ask about an attorneys clients. County Executive relied on County Counsels recommendation that he was qualified and capable. Freeholder Giordano stated he will continue to speak against this issue. He stated this is moral issue, this is the destruction of America.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE	Written correspondence was received by this office during the period of June 18, 2007 through July 31, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT	There being no further business a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Thomas R. Somers Clerk to the Board