ATLANTIC COUNTY
BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
Minutes of Meeting
Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road
Northfield, New Jersey
September 25, 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 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, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling. |
| MINUTES | Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the August 14, 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. |
| PRESENTATION | Chairman Silipena presented Mrs. Esther Marie Silipigni Festa a proclamation on the occasion of her 101st birthday. |
| BOND ORDINANCE NO. 1 (FIRST READING) | Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for an Ordinance providing for the acquisition of new and additional information technology by the County of Atlantic, New Jersey, and appropriating $300,000.00 therefor from the Capital Improvement fund of the County.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling. |
| ORDINANCE NO. 9
VACATING SIGHT TRIANGLE EASEMENTS (FINAL READING) |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for an Ordinance vacating and releasing certain sight triangle easements along Pomona Road in the Township of Galloway. |
| PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE NO. 9 | Chairman Silipena opened the floor for public comments at 4:09 p.m. There being no comments the public portion was closed at 4:09 p.m. The above-mentioned Ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling. |
| ORDINANCE NO. 10 PUBLIC CONTRACTING (FINAL READING) | Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion for an Ordinance for public contracting ("Pay to Play") reform.
Chairman Silipena opened the floor for public comments at 4:10 p.m. There being no comments the public hearing was closed at 4:10 p.m. |
| PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE NO. 10 |
Freeholder Jim Curcio stated that the County had developed a good ordinance. Many people needed to be thanked, the County Law Department, Mr. Jim Ferguson County Counsel. A special thank you to Mr. Harry Poziky, Citizens Campaign for clean elections. We used Mr. Pozycki's model and will have the most comprehensive and toughest pay-to-play ordinance in the State. We have limited professional entities of giving $300 to each candidate per election and we've also curtailed the practice of wheeling, which is a practice of bringing money from outside the County in very large amounts.
Mr. Harry Pozycki, Chairman, Center for Civic Responsibility-Citizens Campaign stated he was delighted to work with Atlantic County Government -- the County Executive . Atlantic County has improved upon the model for the pay-to-play law and have the strongest pay-to-play legislation in the State. Atlantic County is now the trailblazer for all other Counties. There being no further comments Chairman Silipena closed the public hearing at 4:18 p.m. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo,, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling. |
| PUBLIC COMMENTS | Freeholder Nelson made a motion to modify the agenda to open the public portion at the beginning of the meeting at 4:19 p.m. |
| Mr. Steve Young, Atlantic City Branch NAACP, Prison Committee Chair stated that the Committee was scheduled for a tour with members of the Board but were denied access to certain areas. Mr. Young requested access to areas and a improved commuications between the County and his Committee. | |
| Mr. Howard Frazier (1919B Street, Atlantic City) recently released from the Atlantic County Justice Facility expressed that the conditions in the cells were inhuman and the food was not fit for humans. He spoke briefly about the riot and the what occurred. | |
| Chairman Silipena requested that Administration have the Committee escorted throughout the areas requested. | |
| Mr. Jeffrey Normant (420 S. Cameback Drive, Galloway Township Resident) spoke in favor of fishing on Longport Bridge. He stated that its a safe Bridge to fish and a significant number of individuals fish on the Bridge. He stated he believed closing the Bridge was a bad idea. | |
| Eric Aubrey (2525 Tremont, Egg Harbor Township) stated that if the issue is bicyclers unable to ride on the sidewalk. Mr. Aubrey stated that bicyclers are not permitted to ride on any sidewalks. Mr. Aubrey also stated that local businesses are going to suffer a lost of revenue. Mr. Aubrey suggested fishing by permit. | |
| Mr. Don Yeskey (Somers Point) stated he had been fishing on the bridge for 25 years and has not observed any accidents. | |
| Mr. Mike Shipton (Absecon) stated he lived in Margate for 15 years and never heard of a fisherman being hurt. The local tackle shops will suffer a loss. | |
| Ms. Robin Stott (Margate) apologized for not seeing the notice and attending the public hearing. She voiced her concerns regarding the closing the Bridge. | |
| Mr. Tommy Hoskin (105 East Ocean Avenue, Somers Point resident) stated that the Longport Bridge is an excellent fishing location in December. | |
| Mr. Wade (20 W. Linden, Pleasantville) stated before moving to Pleasantville he traveled for 20 years to fish on the bridge. He stated good people who have alove for fishing would be deprived. | |
| Mr. Ed Berger (9402 Amherst Avenue, Margate), Vice President of the Margate Chamber of Commerce, stated that the closing of the Bridge would be an economic impact, particularly the tackle shops. Perhaps lowering speed limtis, utlizing flashing lights, etc. Would alleviate the problem. | |
| Mr. John Quarterman stated that the several neighnors in proximity of the Bridge welcome the fisherman and feel safe by their presence. | |
| Mr. Ron Aheek (Philadelphia, PA) a retired veteran stated he had been fishing on the Bridge for 50 years and he only ask for freedom to continue fisging. | |
| Chairman Silipena stated that the Committee would discuss additional options. | |
| Mr. Brian Condella (41 Sunset Blvd., Seashore Harbor, Egg Harbor Township) stated that no one says fisherman cannot fish. However, it is a public safety issue on the Longport-Somers Point Bridge. The Bridge is not a fishing bridge. The Committe has met a number of times and explored all avenues. There is no parking, no bathrooms and no trashcans. | |
| Chairman Silipena closed the public portion at 5:50 p.m. and announced a five (5) minute recess. | |
| At 5:55 p.m. Chairman Silipena resumed and reopened the public portion. | |
| PUBLIC COMMENTS | Bryan Roscoe, Legislative Chairman, Disabled American Veterans of Atlantic City, Chapter No. 10 extended an invitation to the Board to attend the South Jersey Veteran's Legislative Brunch on October 13, 2007.
The public portion closed at 5:56 p.m. and the official meeting resumed. |
RESOLUTION 488 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a intergovernmental services agreement between Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and the Department of Family and Community Development for a GED testing program for an amount not to exceed $87,813.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 489
AMENDING RESOLUTION 394 (7/26/05) |
Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion repealing Resolution No. 397 (7/31/07) amending Resolution No. 394 (7/26/05) regarding a professional service contract with Adams, Rehmann and Heggan Associates Inc., for construction inspections at various locations and for an additional $24,626.25 and an amendatory amount of $124,626.25. |
| The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling. | |
| RESOLUTION 490
INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT |
Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a intergovernmental services agreement with the State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for participation in the Online Access Program in the amount of $150.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling |
| RESOLUTION 491
INTERGOVERNMENTAL |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a intergovernmental services agreement with the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) for the 2007 Solid Waste Management Plan updates in the amount of $20,750.00, revenue generating.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton. ABSTAIN: Silipena ABSENT: Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 492
CONSULTING, ENGINEERING & PLANNING SERVICES |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a professional services agreement with T & M Associates for consulting, engineering and planning services for 2007 solid waste management plan update for Atlantic County for an amount not to exceed $45,990.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 493
WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM |
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with the Career Opportunity Development, Inc., Early Employment Initiative Program for $261,837.00 and for the Community Work Experience Program for $100,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling and Sutton. |
| RESOLUTION 494
JOB READINESS & LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM |
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Career Quest of Disabilities Resource Center for the Job Readiness and Life Skills Program for $150,000.00 and the Post Employment Retention Program for $150,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 495 POST EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM | Freeholder Giordano moved a Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Jersey Cape Diagnostic and Opportunity Center, Inc. for CMC Job Skills Training and Community Work Experience Program for $60,000.00, CMC Early Employment Initiative for $87,052.00, CMC Work Readiness/Life Skills Program for |
| RESOLUTION 495 POST EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM | $60,000.00 and the CMC Post Employment Retention Program for $60,000.00. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 496
EUS CONTRACT |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion to enter into a EUS contract renewal with Technical Analysts for Government, Inc. for establishment of an indirect cost allocation plan, based upon 2006 costs, for recovery purposes during 2008 in the amount of $12,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 497
CONTRACT RENEWAL |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract renewal with Unique Management Services, Inc. to provide for a recovery system for library services in the amount of $5,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 498
AMENDING RESOLUTION 464 (8/23/05) |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion amending resolution 464 (8/23/05) regarding an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Pleasantville for the implementation of the County Municipal Open Space Partnership Program to reallocate funding from Block 4, Lot 33 to Block 18, Lot 11 at no cost.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo,, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 499
OPERATING FAMILY CENTERS |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a renewal competitive contract agreement with Atlanticare Behavioral Health for operation of a family center in Atlantic City and Hammonton Family Center for $231,536.00 and Martin Luther King Family Center and Uptown Family Center for $429,040.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo,, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 500
LIBRARY COMPUTER SYSTEM |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Sirsi Dynix, Inc. to provide installation and maintenance of a new integrated library computer system for an amount not to exceed $524,345.00 for three years.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Schilling and Giordano. |
| RESOLUTION 501
TEMPORARY LPN & CNA SERVICES |
Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Protocall Staffing, to provide temporary LPN and CNA employment services for Meadowview Nursing Home for an amount not to exceed $181,000.00. |
| RESOLUTION 501
TEMPORARY LPN & CNA SERVICES |
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano and Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 502
LOCK REPAIRS |
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Marlee Contractors, LLC, to provide lock repair for the Atlantic County Justice Facility and Harborfields Juvenile Detention Center in the amount of $147,325.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson and Schilling |
| RESOLUTION 503
ROCK SALT |
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Oceanport Industries, Inc. in the amount of $324,780.00 for the provision of rock salt.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson and Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 504
GLASS BEADS |
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Potters Industries, Inc., to furnish and deliver glass beads for an amount not to exceed $13,420.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson and Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 505
VEHICLE REFINISHING |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion to enter into a contract with G. J. Auto Repair and Service, to provide overall refinishing for County vehicles for an amount no to exceed $21,065.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson and Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 506
AUTO REPAIRS |
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with G.J. Auto Repairs and Service for $15,530.00 and Purdy Collision for $48,800.00 for body and fender repairs.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson and Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 507
GRANT RENEWAL |
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion for a grant renewal application to the NJ Dept. of Health and Senior Services for the Statewide Respite Care Program in the amount of $162,240.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson and Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 508
GRANT |
Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for a grant application to the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, Office of Victim Witness Advocacy, for a Domestic Violence Municipal Court Project in the amount of $56,954.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson, Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 509
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the acquisition of property identified as Block 9102, Lots 31 & 32, Egg Harbor Township, to comply with State and Federal Wetlands mitigation requirements in connection with proposed improvements to various County bridges, including No. EH-32 (Job's Point) along Somers Point Mays Landing Road and across the Patcong Creek in the amount of $553,400.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson and Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 510
SITE PLAN APPROVAL |
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with 120 ELJR. LLC concerning conditions of site plan approval, DRC File No. G-25-2004, in Galloway Township in the amount of $21,472.70, revenue generating.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson and Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 511
CHAPTER 159 |
Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $165,000.00 from the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of State Police, under the caption of Pre-Disaster Mitigation Planning Grant FY07.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson and Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 512
CHAPTER 159 |
Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $6,000.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services, under the caption of Mental Health Advisory Board SFY 08.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson and Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 513 CHAPTER 159 | Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the insertion into the budget the sum of $20,750.00 from the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA), under the caption of Solid Waste Plan 2007.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson and Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 514
APPOINTMENT |
Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the appointment of Joe Cinko to the Atlantic County Mental Health Advisory Board for a term to expire June 30, 2010.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson and Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 515
APPOINTMENT |
Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion for the appointment of William J. Schu to the Atlantic/Cape May Workforce Investment Board (WIB) for a term to expire on June 30, 2008. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson and Schilling. |
| RESOLUTION 516 MEETING CANCELLATION | ADDED: 9-25-07 Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded the cancellation of the October 2, 2007, Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholder meeting.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Russo, Sutton and Silipena. ABSENT: Giordano, Nelson and Schilling. There being no further business a motion was made and seconded to close the public portion of the meeting at 6:20 p.m. |
| PUBLIC PORTION 3 | Brian Condella (Egg Harbor Twp. resident) thanked the Board for maintaining their position.
There being no further public comments, Chairman Silipena closed the public portion of the meeting at 6:25 p.m. |
| FREEHOLDER COMMENTS | Chairman Silipena stated that the issue regarding the Longport-Somers Point Bridge is public safety.
Freeholder Curcio thanked Mr. Condella for his work and patience. There being no further Freeholder comments, Chairman Silipena closed this portion of the meeting at 6:26 p.m. |
| WRITTEN
CORRESPONDENCE ADJOURNMENT |
Written correspondence was received by this office during the period of September 12, 2007 through September 25, 2007.
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sonya G. Harris Clerk of the Board |