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 Cooper 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
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 |
Freeholder Schroeder moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to adopt and dispense with the reading of the September 28, 2010 minutes.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: Sutton. |
INTERVIEW |
The Board interviewed Mr. Thomas Daghini for the position of Roads and Bridges Director. |
MOTION |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to moved Resolution No. 619 to the top of the agenda.
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. 619
APPOINTMENT FOR DIRECTOR OF ROADS AND BRIDGES |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to advise and consent to the appointment of Thomas Daghini as Division Director for Roads and Bridges.
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. |
INTRODUCTION OF
ACTING DIRECTOR FOR THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH |
Mr. Ben Mount was introduced to the Board as the Acting Director for the Division of Public Health.
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BOND ORDINANCE NO. 5-2010 - FINAL READING
AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NO. 1 OF 2009 |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to adopt on final reading Bond Ordinance No. 5 of 2010 amending a bond ordinance of the County of Atlantic, New Jersey, heretofore adopted on February 10, 2009 (No. 1-2009).
Chairman Curcio opened the meeting to the public for their comments on Bond Ordinance No. 5 of 2010 at 4:14 p.m. Being none, Chairman Curcio closed the public portion at 4:14 p.m.
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. 13-2010
FIRST READING
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7-2010 SOLID WASTE FLOW CONTROL |
Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 13 of 2010 amending the provisions of Atlantic County Ordinance No. 7-2010 (Amended) regarding solid waste flow control.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder and Sutton. NAYS: Curcio. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
ORDINANCE NO. 14-2010
FIRST READING AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4-2009 AND NO. 9-2009 REGARDING ACQUISITION OF RIGHTS OF WAY AND OTHER EASEMENTS |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 14-2010 amending Ordinance No. 4-2009 and Ordinance No. 9-2009 regarding acquisition of rights of way and other easements from property located at the Intersection of Delilah Road and Tilton Road (Airport Circle) in Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 20:3-1 et seq.
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 |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to remove Resolution No. 581 from tabled.
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 |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to suspend the rules and open the meeting for public comments regarding Resolution No. 581.
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.
Chairman Curcio recognized Mr. Craig of Craig Testing. Mr. Craig stated that New Jersey law states that a contractor must have contractor registration certificate.
Mr. Sal Perillo stated that according to County Counsel James Ferguson, Pennoni’s contract should be accepted. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 581
BID CONTRACT WITH PENNONI ASSOCIATES FOR MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to award a bid contract to Pennoni Associates for material testing services for an amount not to exceed $377,347.50.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: Schroeder |
* Not in Numerical Order
RESOLUTION NO. 600
EUS CONTRACT FOR PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICY FOR CERTAIN BUILDINGS AT LAKE LENAPE |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to award an EUS contract to Insurance Agencies, Inc. for property insurance for certain buildings located at Lenape East for an amount not to exceed $12,979.00.
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. 601
INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE 2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND THE 2010 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to enter into an inter-local services agreement with the Atlantic County Improvement Authority for the administration of the 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the 2010 Home Investment Partnership Program for funding in the amount of $2,191,288.00.
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. 602
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 319 (6/15/10) REGARDING AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES |
Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 319 adopted on June 15, 2010 regarding an agreement with the Atlantic County Utilities Authority to provide Laboratory Testing Services for an additional amount of $10,000.00, for a total amendatory contract amount not to exceed $45,000.00.
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. 603
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 282 (6/1/10) FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR A DEMOLITION PROJECT |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 282 adopted on June 1, 2010 regarding an amendatory agreement with the Atlantic County Improvement Authority for the provision of project management services for a demolition project for an additional amount not to exceed $63,032.00, for a total amendatory contract amount not to exceed $94,872.00.
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. 604
AGREEMENT FOR A TEEN CHOICE PROGRAM |
Freeholder Schroeder moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with the Buena Regional School District to conduct the Teen Choice Program for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 (Revenue Generating). |
RESOLUTION NO. 605
COMPETITIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF SOFTWARE FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL ELECTRONIC IMAGES |
Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to award a competitive contract to Pictometry International Corp. to provide software for three dimensional electronic images for an amount not to exceed $126,450.00 for a two year period.
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. 606
BID CONTRACT FOR VEHICLE EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AUDIBLE WARNING AND RELATED SAFETY TYPE EQUIPMENT |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a bid contract to Birch’s Communications for vehicle emergency lighting, audible warning and related safety type equipment in various vehicles for an amount not to exceed $29,286.51.
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. 607
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE TANNING FACILITIES REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION PROJECT |
Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for the Tanning Facilities Registration and Inspection Project for funding in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: Giordano and McDevitt. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 608
GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR A FFY10 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to accept a grant from the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness for a FFY10 Homeland Security Grant Program for funding in an amount not to exceed $1,025,439.82.
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. 609
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR PARKING SPACES |
Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to enter into a renewal lease agreement with the City of Pleasantville for 39 parking spaces at 115 W. Washington Street for the Workforce Investment Board for an amount not to exceed $42,120.00.
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. 610
LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR SPACE AT 401 W. 15TH STREET, HAMMONTON, NJ |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to enter into a lease agreement with Anthony Melora to rent 1,200 square feet of Melora Farms warehouse at 401 W. 15th Street in Hammonton, New Jersey for an amount not to exceed $4,800.00.
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. 611
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF AUTOPSY ROOM |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to enter into a license agreement with Shore Memorial Hospital to rent the Autopsy Room for an amount not to exceed $50,400.00.
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. 612
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND OPERATIONAL REPORTS BY THE ACUA |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion regarding annual performance and operational reports by the ACUA to the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
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. 613
ENDORSING THE 2010 ATLANTIC COUNTY HOMELESS CONTINUUM OF CARE PLAN AND APPLICATION |
Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to endorse the 2010 Atlantic County Homeless Continuum of Care Plan and application for funding in the amount of $388,316.00.
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. |
MOTION TO COMBINE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NO. 614 TO 618 |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolutions No. 614 to 618, Chapter 159’s.
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. 614
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety under the caption of Cares for Kids 10-11 in the sum of $22,000.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 615
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Aging and Community Services under the caption of Area Plan 2010 in the sum of $8,338.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 616
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness under the caption of Homeland Security FFY10 in the sum of $1,025,439.82. |
RESOLUTION NO. 617
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services under the caption of Mental Health Administrator 2010 in the sum of $3,000.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 618
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services under the caption of IV-D Law FY10 in the sum of $21,773.66. |
MOTION TO COMBINE AND ADOPT
RESOLUTIONS NO. 620 TO 623 |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolutions No. 620 to 623, appointments and reappointments.
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RESOLUTION NO. 620
APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL AND HERITAGE ADVISORY BOARD |
Appointment of Cynthia M. Domino to the Atlantic County Cultural and Heritage Advisory Board for a term to expire on July 31, 2013.
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RESOLUTION NO. 621
REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE CULTURAL AND HERITAGE ADVISORY BOARD |
Reappointment of Aurora Boyette, Michael Cool and Yechiel M. Lehavy to the Atlantic County Cultural and Heritage Advisory Board for terms to expire on July 31, 2013.
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RESOLUTION NO. 622
APPOINTMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION |
Appointment of Maureen Adams, CPA, MBA, to the Atlantic County Economic Development Advisory Commission for a term to expire on July 1, 2013.
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RESOLUTION NO. 623
APPOINTMENT TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION |
Appointment of Michael J. Saynisch, PH.D., to the Atlantic County Youth Services Commission for a term to expire on October 1, 2013.
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MOTION TO ADD AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 624 - CANCELING THE NOVEMBER 16, 2010 FREEHOLDER MEETING |
Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to add and adopt Resolution No. 624, amending Resolution No. 3-2010, canceling the regular meeting of November 16, 2010 and informing the newspapers.
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 ADD AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 625 - CHANGING THE LOCATION OF THE NOVEMBER 23, 2010 FREEHOLDER MEETING |
Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 3-2010, changing the location of a Regular meeting of the Board of Freeholders on November 23, 2010 from the Stillwater Building in Northfield to the Auditorium, County Office Building, 1333 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey and informing the newspapers.
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. |
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES |
Freeholder McDevitt reported on the Budget and Finance Committee meeting held today. The Committee will know better next week the Department’s budgets and the declining ratable base in Atlantic City. |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS |
There was no unfinished business. |
NEW BUSINESS |
Gordon Dahl thanked the Board for their support of amendment. |
PUBLIC PORTION |
Chairman Curcio opened the meeting to the public at 5:20 p.m.
Sheriff Balles thanked the Board for adopting Resolution No. 606 because it dispelled rumors regarding the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Officers.
There were no further comments and Chairman Curcio closed the public portion at 5:27 p.m. |
GOOD OF THE ORDER |
Freeholder Cooper reported attending the Atlantic County Mayor’s Association meeting.
Freeholder Schroeder congratulated Freeholders McDevitt, Dase, Garrett and Curcio for their victories in the recent general election. |
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE |
Written Correspondence was received by this office for the period of October 27, 2010 to November 9, 2010. |
ADJOURNMENT |
Chairman Curcio asked for a motion to adjourn the Freeholder meeting. Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to adjourn the Freeholder meeting. The motion was unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. |
Sonya G. Harris
Clerk to the Board
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