Freeholder Meeting Minutes 8/14/07 - Atlantic County Government

ATLANTIC COUNTY

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

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

August 14, 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 and at the Stillwater Building, Northfield, NJ.

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT Statement of Open 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, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

MINUTES Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the June 26, 2007 Minutes and approve them as presented.

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

ORDINANCE 7 TABLED: Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion to Table Ordinance 7, an Ordinance for Public Contracting ("Pay to Play") Reform.
The above-mentioned motion to Table was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 419
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RENEWAL AGREEMENT
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion to enter into an intergovernmental renewal agreement with the Buena Regional School District Board of Education to pay the County $25,000.00 for the provision of a Teen Choice Program.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 420
AMENDING RESOLUTION 317 (6/19/07)
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion amending Resolution 317 (6/19/07) regarding an agreement with Atlantic Cape May Career Centers, Inc. D/B/A Job Connection to provide additional Workforce Investment Act and Workforce New Jersey Training Services for an additional $82,468.00 and an amending contract amount of $3,351,572.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 421
INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Services Agreement with the City of Margate regarding coordination of the use of the FTA 5310 vehicle 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 422
AMENDING RESOLUTION 572 (10/17/06)
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion amending Resolution 572 (10/17/06) regarding an intergovernmental services agreement with the City of Pleasantville for additional parking for employees working at the One Stop Career Center on 2 South Main Street for an additional amount of $18,792.00 and an amendatory amount of $72,819.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 423
AMENDING RESOLUTION 201 (4/25/06)
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion amending Resolution 201 (4/25/06) regarding a professional services contract with Wayne Allen Neville, AIA for design of exterior renovations at the Extension Services Building for an extended period 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 424
FIRE EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Rich Fire Protection for inspections of fire equipment at various locations for an amount not to exceed $73,062.00 for a two year period.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 425
COIN OPERATED COPIERS
Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Qualtech Business Solutions, to provide and service coin operated copiers at the Atlantic County Clerk's Office for $0.15 per copy for a two year period.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 426
REST ROOM
RENOVATIONS
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with MJJ Construction, for renovations to rest rooms at the Shoreview Building for an amount not to exceed $101,500.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 427 WITHDRAWN (8/13/07): Bid contract with CRC Solution/Survival Gear Source, to furnish and deliver emergency supply kits to the Public Health Department in the amount of $28,275.00.

RESOLUTION 428
AMENDING RESOLUTION 615 (11/14/06)
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion amending Resolution 615 (11/14/06) regarding an agreement with the New Jersey Department of Human Services for funding for the Personal Assistance Services Program for an additional $92,000.00 and an amendatory contract amount of $359,971.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 429
AMENDED APPLICATION
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to submit an amended application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for State Aid for FY2005.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 430
GRANT
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to accept a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor for the PY 2007 Work Verification Activities Program in the amount of $49,051.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 431
GREEN ACRES FUNDING
Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion to submit an application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for Green Acres Funding for an additional amount of $600,000.00 and an amendatory amount of $14,000,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 432
RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to execute a Right of Way Dedication for a road easement as required to improve the intersection of Wrangleboro, Pomona and Tilton Roads in Hamilton 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 433
FOOD STAMP NUTRITION EDUCATION PLAN
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion approving the submission of a proposal by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County, as part of the New Jersey Food Stamp Nutrition Education Plan by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension 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 434
LEASE RENEWAL
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for a renewal of a lease agreement between the County of Atlantic and Resorts International Hotel, Inc. for 80 court personnel parking spaces at 25 S. North Carolina Avenue in Atlantic City for an amount not to exceed $270,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 435
CHAPTER 159
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $110,629.00 from the United States Department of Justice under the caption of State Criminal Alien Assistance Program FY06.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 436
CHAPTER 159
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $1,183,525.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of State, under the caption of PARIS III 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 437
CHAPTER 159
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $22,846.26 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development, under the caption of IV-D Law FY07.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 438
CHAPTER 159
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $49,051.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, under the caption of TANF - Work Verification SFY08.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 439
CHAPTER 159
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $1,926.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Health and Senior Services under the caption of Respite Care Services 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 440
APPOINTMENT
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the appointment of Sara M. Chamberlain to the Atlantic County Human Services Advisory Council for a term to expire on January 1, 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 441
APPOINTMENT
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the appointment of Aurora Boyette to the Atlantic County Cultural and Heritage Advisory Board for a term to expire on July 31, 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 442
REAPPOINTMENT
RESOLUTION 443
SOLAR PHOTO
VOLTAIC GENERATION SYSTEM
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the reappointment of Michael Cool, Yechiel M. Lehavy and Judith R. Watson to the Atlantic County Cultural and Heritage Advisory Board for terms to expire on July 31, 2010.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
ADDED (8-13-07): Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a professional services agreement with Schoor DePalma and 3rd Rock Systems and Technologies, to provide a turnkey design build solar photo voltaic generation system.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
FREEHOLDER
COMMENTS
There being no further business, Chairman Silipena opened the public portion of the meeting at 4:22 p.m.
Atlantic County Surrogate Jim Carney, stated he was in favor of withdrawing Ordinance No. 7. He asked if there was a standard penalty for violating an Ordinance.
Nick Ranoe (Buena Vista Township resident) spoke against Comcast removing channels, raising rates and making huge profits. Chairman Silipena recommended he refer his questions to the local municipality.
Mark Ginsburg (Egg Harbor Township resident) asked that the Board include two public portions on the agenda. A general comment ensued.
Mr. Russo recommended that the Board select Mainland Regional High School to televise the Board's Meetings commencing after the November election.
Mr. Russo requested an Ordinance be prepared for the nest meeting banning fishing on the Longport Bridge.
There being no further public comments, Chairman Silipena closed the public portion of the meeting at 4:35 p.m.

WRITTEN
CORRESPONDENCE
Written correspondence was received by this office from the period of August 1, 2007 through August 14, 2007.

ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:37 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 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the above date and at the Stillwater Building, Northfield, NJ.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT	Statement of Open 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, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
MINUTES	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the June 26, 2007 Minutes and approve them as presented.
	The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
ORDINANCE 7	TABLED: Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion to Table Ordinance 7, an Ordinance for Public Contracting ("Pay to Play") Reform. The above-mentioned motion to Table was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 419 INTERGOVERNMENTAL RENEWAL AGREEMENT	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion to enter into an intergovernmental renewal agreement with the Buena Regional School District Board of Education to pay the County $25,000.00 for the provision of a Teen Choice Program. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 420 AMENDING RESOLUTION 317 (6/19/07)	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion amending Resolution 317 (6/19/07) regarding an agreement with Atlantic Cape May Career Centers, Inc. D/B/A Job Connection to provide additional Workforce Investment Act and Workforce New Jersey Training Services for an additional $82,468.00 and an amending contract amount of $3,351,572.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 421 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE AGREEMENT	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Services Agreement with the City of Margate regarding coordination of the use of the FTA 5310 vehicle 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 422 AMENDING RESOLUTION 572 (10/17/06)	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion amending Resolution 572 (10/17/06) regarding an intergovernmental services agreement with the City of Pleasantville for additional parking for employees working at the One Stop Career Center on 2 South Main Street for an additional amount of $18,792.00 and an amendatory amount of $72,819.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 423 AMENDING RESOLUTION 201 (4/25/06)	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion amending Resolution 201 (4/25/06) regarding a professional services contract with Wayne Allen Neville, AIA for design of exterior renovations at the Extension Services Building for an extended period 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 424 FIRE EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Rich Fire Protection for inspections of fire equipment at various locations for an amount not to exceed $73,062.00 for a two year period. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 425 COIN OPERATED COPIERS	Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Qualtech Business Solutions, to provide and service coin operated copiers at the Atlantic County Clerk's Office for $0.15 per copy for a two year period. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 426 REST ROOM RENOVATIONS	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion to enter into a contract with MJJ Construction, for renovations to rest rooms at the Shoreview Building for an amount not to exceed $101,500.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 427	WITHDRAWN (8/13/07): Bid contract with CRC Solution/Survival Gear Source, to furnish and deliver emergency supply kits to the Public Health Department in the amount of $28,275.00.
RESOLUTION 428 AMENDING RESOLUTION 615 (11/14/06)	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion amending Resolution 615 (11/14/06) regarding an agreement with the New Jersey Department of Human Services for funding for the Personal Assistance Services Program for an additional $92,000.00 and an amendatory contract amount of $359,971.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 429 AMENDED APPLICATION	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to submit an amended application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for State Aid for FY2005. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 430 GRANT	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to accept a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor for the PY 2007 Work Verification Activities Program in the amount of $49,051.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 431 GREEN ACRES FUNDING	Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion to submit an application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for Green Acres Funding for an additional amount of $600,000.00 and an amendatory amount of $14,000,000.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 432 RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION	Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to execute a Right of Way Dedication for a road easement as required to improve the intersection of Wrangleboro, Pomona and Tilton Roads in Hamilton 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 433 FOOD STAMP NUTRITION EDUCATION PLAN	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion approving the submission of a proposal by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County, as part of the New Jersey Food Stamp Nutrition Education Plan by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension 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 434 LEASE RENEWAL	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion for a renewal of a lease agreement between the County of Atlantic and Resorts International Hotel, Inc. for 80 court personnel parking spaces at 25 S. North Carolina Avenue in Atlantic City for an amount not to exceed $270,000.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 435 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $110,629.00 from the United States Department of Justice under the caption of State Criminal Alien Assistance Program FY06. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 436 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $1,183,525.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of State, under the caption of PARIS III 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 437 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $22,846.26 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development, under the caption of IV-D Law FY07. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 438 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $49,051.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, under the caption of TANF - Work Verification SFY08. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 439 CHAPTER 159	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $1,926.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Health and Senior Services under the caption of Respite Care Services 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 440 APPOINTMENT	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the appointment of Sara M. Chamberlain to the Atlantic County Human Services Advisory Council for a term to expire on January 1, 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 441 APPOINTMENT	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the appointment of Aurora Boyette to the Atlantic County Cultural and Heritage Advisory Board for a term to expire on July 31, 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 442 REAPPOINTMENT RESOLUTION 443 SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC GENERATION SYSTEM	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for the reappointment of Michael Cool, Yechiel M. Lehavy and Judith R. Watson to the Atlantic County Cultural and Heritage Advisory Board for terms to expire on July 31, 2010. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ADDED (8-13-07): Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a professional services agreement with Schoor DePalma and 3rd Rock Systems and Technologies, to provide a turnkey design build solar photo voltaic generation system. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
PUBLIC COMMENTS FREEHOLDER COMMENTS	There being no further business, Chairman Silipena opened the public portion of the meeting at 4:22 p.m. Atlantic County Surrogate Jim Carney, stated he was in favor of withdrawing Ordinance No. 7. He asked if there was a standard penalty for violating an Ordinance. Nick Ranoe (Buena Vista Township resident) spoke against Comcast removing channels, raising rates and making huge profits. Chairman Silipena recommended he refer his questions to the local municipality. Mark Ginsburg (Egg Harbor Township resident) asked that the Board include two public portions on the agenda. A general comment ensued. Mr. Russo recommended that the Board select Mainland Regional High School to televise the Board's Meetings commencing after the November election. Mr. Russo requested an Ordinance be prepared for the nest meeting banning fishing on the Longport Bridge. There being no further public comments, Chairman Silipena closed the public portion of the meeting at 4:35 p.m.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE	Written correspondence was received by this office from the period of August 1, 2007 through August 14, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT	There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:37 p.m.. Respectfully submitted, Thomas R. Somers Clerk to the Board