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ATLANTIC COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road
Northfield, New Jersey
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Minutes of Meeting
January 12, 2010
CALL TO ORDER |
A Regular meeting of the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders was called to order by Chairman James Curcio at 4 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the above-mentioned date at the Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road, Northfield, New Jersey. |
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT |
Statement of Open Public Meeting Compliance: Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chairman Curcio announced that adequate notice of this meeting, as required by said Act, has been provided to The Press, the Mainland Journal, posted on the bulletin boards at 1333 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, the Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road, Northfield and the County Clerk’s Office in Mays Landing. |
PRAYER AND FLAG SALUTE |
The prayer was led by Freeholder Dase followed by the flag salute led by Chairman Curcio. |
ROLL CALL |
The following roll call was recorded: PRESENT: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. ABSENT: None. |
MINUTES OF MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 2009 |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to adopt and dispense with the reading of the November 24, 2009 minutes.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
ORDINANCE NO. 1
FIRST READING
ESTABLISHING SERVICE FEES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to introduce on first reading, Ordinance No. 1 of 2010 establishing service fees to be charged by the County of Atlantic for services performed by the Atlantic County Division of Public Health.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: McDevitt. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 12
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 693 (12/16/08) REGARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGLISH CREEK BRIDGE |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 693 adopted on December 16, 2008 regarding a professional services contract with Hardesty and Hanover, LLP for engineering services for the replacement of the English Creek Bridge for an additional amount not to exceed $19,036.94, for a total amendatory contract amount not to exceed $572,199.94 for the extended term ending December 31, 2010.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 13
RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF A JUVENILE PROGRAM AT HARBORFIELDS |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a renewal contract to the Juvenile Justice Commission for operation of a Juvenile Program at Harborfields for an amount not to exceed $2,298,564.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 14
AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP SHOREFRONT PUBLIC ACCESS |
Freeholder Dase moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with the Atlantic County Improvement Authority for management services for Galloway Township Shorefront Public Access for an amount not to exceed $11,600.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 15
RENEWAL COMPETITIVE CONTRACT FOR A TEEN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a renewal competitive contract to Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. for the provision of a teen employment program for an amount not to exceed $22,500.00 which represents 25% of the anticipated $90,000.00 full contract amount for 2010.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 16
RENEWAL COMPETITIVE CONTRACT FOR A GANG RESISTANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING (GREAT) PROGRAM |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion to award a renewal competitive contract agreement with the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office for the provision of a Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) Program for an amount not to exceed $31,672.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 17
WITHDRAWN |
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RESOLUTION NO. 18
CONTRACT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SENIOR CITIZENS NUTRITION PROGRAM |
Freeholder Schroeder moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a contract to the City of Atlantic City for participation in the Senior Citizens Nutrition Program for an amount not to exceed $189,187.05.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 19
FOR THE PROVISION OF PURCHASING MEALS FROM THE COUNTY |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to award a contract to Generations Adult Day Health Services, LLC providing that Generations purchase meals from the County for an amount not to exceed $32,886.00 (Revenue Generating).
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 20
CONTRACT FOR LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM AND HOME ENERGY SURVEY PROFESSIONAL EXAM PREPARATION PROGRAMS |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to award a contract to Atlantic Cape Community College for a program to prepare eligible veterans to take the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Green Associate Exam (USGBC) and the Home Energy Survey Professional Exam (RESNET) for an amount not to exceed $7,627.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTIONNO. 21
CONTRACT FOR A LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE AND VEGETATIVE ROOFING SYSTEMS TRAINING PROGRAM |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to award a contract to Atlantic Cape Community College for a LEED Green Associate and Vegetative Roofing Systems Training Program for an amount not to exceed $15,774.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 22
AGREEMENT FOR TIRE REMOVAL FROM BLOCK 2401, LOT 10 ON COLUMBIA ROAD IN MULLICA TOWNSHIP |
Freeholder Schroeder moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to award an agreement to Mullica Township regarding tire removal from Block 2401, Lot 10 on Columbia Road for an amount not to exceed $267,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 23
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 632 (11/20/07) REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE COUNTY MUNICIPAL OPEN SPACE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 632 adopted on November 20, 2007 regarding an agreement with the City of Northfield for the County Municipal Open Space Partnership Program extending the time for acquisition until November 20. 2010.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 24
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 614 (11/20/07) REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE COUNTY MUNICIPAL OPEN SPACE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 614 adopted on November 20, 2007 regarding an agreement with the City of Atlantic City for the County Municipal Open Space Partnership Program extending the time for acquisition until November 20, 2010.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 25
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR COUNSELING SERVICES FOR THE 12 HOUR AND 48 HOUR IDRC |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to award professional services contracts to Jack Nugent, CAC; George Thompson, LCADC; Richard Fallon, CAC; Jewel Cooper, RN and Joseph Lyczkowski, LCADC to provide counseling services for the 12 hour and 48 hour IDRC for a total amount not to exceed $31,362.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26
BID CONTRACT FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT TILTON ROAD (CR 563) SECTION 4C |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to award a bid contract to Arawak Paving Co., Inc. for roadway improvements at Tilton Road (CR 563) Section 4C for an amount not to exceed $364,800.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 27
BID CONTRACT FOR GUIDERAIL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE NEW ORLEANS AVENUE BRIDGE IN EGG HARBOR CITY AND ZION ROAD AND BARGAINTOWN ROAD IN EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a bid contract to Highway Safety Systems for guiderail improvements at the New Orleans Avenue Bridge in Egg Harbor City and Zion Road and Bargaintown Road in Egg Harbor Township for an amount not to exceed $48,834.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 28
BID CONTRACT FOR RECORDS DOCUMENTATION AND PURGING |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to award a bid contract to Concord Group, Inc. for records documentation and purging for an amount not to exceed $230,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 29
BID CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERING ANIMAL FOOD TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to award a bid contract to Bohonyi Corp., DBA New Egypt Agway to furnish and deliver animal food to the Atlantic County Animal Shelter for an amount not to exceed $20,980.70.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 30
CHANGE ORDER |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to approve a Change Order No.1 and Final, contract with Peterson Service Co., Inc. for chiller maintenance and repair - $16,000.00 (Net Increase); $96,000.00 (Amendatory Contract Amount).
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 31
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 154 (3/31/09) REGARDING A GRANT FOR THE 2009 NEW FREEDOM PROGRAM |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 154 adopted on March 31, 2009 regarding a grant from New Jersey Transit for an amount not to exceed $297,850.00, subject to a county match of $74,463.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 32
GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR NEW JERSEY YOUTH CORPS RETURNING VETERAN PROGRAM FUNDS |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to accept a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to hire returning veterans to provide mentoring and crew supervision and for the Regional Energy/Environmental Corps in Atlantic and Cape May Counties for funding in the amount of $38,700.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 33
GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR DISABILITY PROGRAM NAVIGATOR INITIATIVE FUNDS |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to accept a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development for Disability Program Navigator Initiative Funds for funding in the amount of $70,125.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 34
SUBMISSION OF E-RATE APPLICATIONS TO SCHOOLS AND LIBRARY CORPORATIONS |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion for the submission of E-Rate Applications to provide affordable access to telecommunications services for all eligible schools and libraries for funding of approximately $193,178.53.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 35
GRANT APPLICATION FOR ARRA FUNDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE JAIL BASED RE-ENTRY STRATEGY PROGRAM |
Freeholder Schroeder moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to apply for a grant from the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety for ARRA funding for a Comprehensive Jail Based Re-Entry Strategy Program for funding not to exceed $125,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 36
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR LIBRARY FACILITIES |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to enter into a lease agreement with the Borough of Longport for Library Facilities for an amount not to exceed $9,500.00 per year.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 37
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A PORTION OF THE ROOF OF OCEAN CLUB CONDOMINIUM FOR
ANTENNA SPACE |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a lease agreement with SMR Leasing Corp. to lease a portion of the roof of Ocean Club Condominium for antenna space for communications equipment for an amount not to exceed $28,800.00 for 2010; $30,240.00 for 2011; $31,752.00 for 2012; $33,339.60 for 2013 and $35,006.58 for 2014.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 38
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF SHORE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTOPSY ROOM |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to enter into a license agreement with Shore Memorial Hospital for use of their Autopsy Room for an amount not to exceed $48,500.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 39
INTERLOCAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TO BIOTERRORISM, OUTBREAKS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH THREATS AND EMERGENCIES |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to enter into an inter-local partnership agreement with the City of Atlantic City for public health preparedness and response to bioterrorism outbreaks of infectious disease and other public health threats and emergencies.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 40
AUTHORIZING COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PUBLIC HEALTH/ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to authorize competitive contracting for the purchase of a public health/environmental health information management software system.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None.
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RESOLUTION NO. 41
AGREEMENT REGARDING DISPENSING OF STRATEGIC STATE AND NATIONAL STOCKPILE RESOURCES: ANTIVIRAL MEDICATIONS
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Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to execute an agreement with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers and AtlantiCare Mission Healthcare regarding dispensing of strategic State and National stockpile resources: Antiviral Medications.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
MOTION TO COMBINE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NO. 42 TO 45 |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolutions No. 42 to 45, Appointments and Reappointments.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 42
APPOINTMENT TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY ADVISORY COMMISSION ON WOMEN |
Appointment of KellyAnne Kennedy to the Atlantic County Advisory Commission on Women for a term to expire on February 28, 2011.
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RESOLUTION NO. 43
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLGOY |
Reappointment of Augustus “Gus” Harmon to the Atlantic County Vocational School Board of Education Institute of Technology for a term to expire on November 1, 2013. |
RESOLUTION NO. 44
APPOINTMENT TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ACUA) |
Appointment of Peter M. Sarkos to the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) for a term to expire on May 1, 2012. |
RESOLUTION NO. 45
APPOINTMENT TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY ADVISORY COMMISSION ON WOMEN |
Appointment of Erin O’Hanlon to the Atlantic County Commission on Women for a term to expire on February 28, 2013. |
RESOLUTION NO. 46
SUB-GRANT FOR THE AREA PLAN GRANT PROGRAM |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into sub-grant agreement for Area Plan Grant Program services with the Atlantic City Housing Authority and Urban Redevelopment Agency for the provision of personal care/housekeeping services for the elderly and disabled for an amount not to exceed $142,632.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: Garrett. |
PUBLIC PORTION |
Chairman Curcio opened the meeting to the public for their comments at 5:10 p.m. Being none, Chairman Curcio closed the public portion of the meeting at 5:10 p.m. |
FREEHOLDERS COMMENTS |
Chairman Curcio spoke regarding urging New Jersey Transit to reconsider change of rail line that was beneficial to Atlantic County riders. Freeholder Schroeder and Freeholder Cooper agreed.
A discussion incurred regarding the impact and non-impact of the 2010 Atlantic County budget. |
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE |
Written correspondence was received by this office from December 16, 2009 to January 12, 2010. |
ADJOURNMENT |
Chairman Curcio asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to adjourn the Freeholder meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. |
Submitted by,
Sonya G. Harris
Clerk to the Board |