BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

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 Sutton 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
OCTOBER 26, 2010

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to adopt and dispense with the reading of the October 26, 2010 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.

BOND ORDINANCE NO. 6-2010
FINAL READING
APPROPRIATION OF $5,000,000.00 FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF THE ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to adopt on final reading Bond Ordinance No. 6 of 2010 making an appropriation of $5,000,000.00 for improvement of the Atlantic Cape Community College in and by the County of Atlantic, New Jersey, by the construction of an addition to the Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City Campus and authorizing the issuance of $5,000,000.00 bonds or notes of the County for financing such appropriation.

Chairman Curcio opened the meeting to the public for their comments on Bond Ordinance No. 6 of 2010 at 4:07 p.m.  Being none, Chairman Curcio closed the public portion of the meeting at 4:07 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
FINAL READING
AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ATLANTIC COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 7-2010 (AMENDED) REGARDING SOLID WASTE FLOW CONTROL

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to adopt on final reading Ordinance No. 13 of 2010 amending the provisions of Atlantic County Ordinance No. 7-2010 (Amended) regarding solid waste flow control.

Chairman Curcio opened the meeting to the public for their comments on Ordinance No. 13 of 2010 at 4:09 p.m.  Being none, Chairman Curcio closed the public portion at 4:10 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.

RESOLUTION NO. 641
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 272 (5/19/09) REGARDING AN AMENDATORY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR REPAIRS TO THE LAKE LENAPE DAM

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 272 adopted on May 19, 2009 regarding an amendatory professional services agreement with O’Brien and Gere Engineers, Inc. for the provision of design and inspection services for repairs to the Lake Lenape Dam extending the term of the contract to December 31, 2011 at no additional cost.

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. 642
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 85 (2/23/10) REGARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING

Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 85 adopted on February 23, 2010 regarding a professional services contract with Gannett Fleming, Inc. for engineering services for improvements at Fire and Mill Roads in Egg harbor Township extending the contract expiration date to June 1, 2011 at no additional cost.

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. 643
RENEWAL COMPETITIVE CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR A SECOND CHANCE HEDS CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a renewal competitive contract agreement to Family Services Association for the provision of a Second Chance HEDS Case Management Program for an amount not to exceed $15,500.00, representing 25% of the anticipated $62,000.00 full 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. 644
RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR THE HIGH RISK CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND VICTIM IMPACT PROGRAM

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to award a renewal agreement to the Atlantic County Division of Probation for the High Risk Case Management Program and Victim Impact Program for an amount not to exceed $21,921.00, representing 25% of the anticipated $87,684.00 full 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. 645
RENEWAL COMPETITIVE CONTRACT  FOR COMMUNITY TREATMENT FOR ADOLESCENT SEX OFFENDERS

Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to award a renewal competitive contract agreement to Family Services Association for the provision of community treatment for adolescent sex offenders for an amount not to exceed $6,234.50, representing 25% of the anticipated $24,938.00 full 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. 646
RENEWAL COMPETITIVE CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR HEDS CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to award a renewal competitive contract agreement to Family Services Association for HEDS case management services and client specific services for an amount not to exceed $23,779.75, representing 25% of the anticipated $95,119.00 full 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. 647
AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 620 AND NO. 621 (11/15/05) REGARDING AGREEMENTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COUNTY’S 2005 HOME CONSORTIUM GRANT AND CDBG GRANT

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to amend Resolutions No. 620 and No. 621 adopted on November 15, 2005 regarding agreements with the Atlantic County Improvement Authority to administer the County’s 2005 HOME Consortium Grant and CDBG Grant, extending the term date of Resolution No. 620 to December 31, 2010 and Resolution No. 621 to September 1, 2012 at no additional cost.

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. 648
EUS CONTRACT FOR TITLE SEARCH AND INSURANCE SERVICES

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to award an EUS contract to various firms to obtain title search and insurance services for acquisition of various properties for right of way, Open Space, and Farmland Preservation for an aggregate amount not to exceed $135,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:  Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio.  NAYS:  None. NOT VOTING:  Giordano.  ABSTENTIONS:  None.

RESOLUTION NO. 649
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS  FOR SUBSTITUTE MEDICAL EXAMINER COVERAGE

Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to establish a pool of forensic pathologists with Forensic Pathology Services, LLC and Forensic Pathology Consultants, Inc. to establish a pool of forensic pathologist to provide substitute medical examiner coverage for an amount not to exceed $40,000.00.

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. 650
AGREEMENT FOR A RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR LIBRARY MATERIALS

Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with Unique Management Services, Inc. for a recovery system for library materials for an amount not to exceed $8,000.00.

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. 651
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 77 (2/9/10) REGARDING A CONTRACT FOR A REGIONAL INTERNSHIP CENTER

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 77 adopted on February 9, 2010 regarding a contract with Richard Stockton College of New Jersey for a Regional Internship Center extending the contract term until March 15, 2011 at no additional cost.

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. 652
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE YOUTH OFFENDERS RE-ENTERING THE COMMUNITY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES

Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board and the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission to provide eligible youth offenders re-entering the community with the opportunity to pursue employment and training services when available through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

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. 653
CONTRACT FOR A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR POST TANF RECIPIENTS FOR HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY CAREERS

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to award a contract to Atlantic Cape Community College for a training program for post TANF recipients for healthcare industry careers for an amount not to exceed $43,429.00.

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. 654
AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TEN-YEAR PLAN TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS                

Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with Monarch Housing Associates for the development of a ten-year plan to end chronic homelessness for an amount not to exceed $17,500.00.

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. 655
RENEWAL COMPETITIVE CONTRACT FOR A TEEN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to award a renewal competitive contract agreement to Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. for the provision of a Teen Employment Program for an amount not to exceed $52,000.00.

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. 656
BID CONTRACT FOR CATERING HALL AND STORAGE SHED ROOF REPLACEMENT AT LAKE LENAPE PLUS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to award a bid contract to Thomas Company for catering hall and storage shed roof replacement at Lake Lenape, plus a two-year roofing and sheet metal maintenance and repair contract for various locations for an amount not to exceed $292,510.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:  Cooper, Dase, Formica, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio.  NAYS:  None.  NOT VOTING:  Garrett.  ABSTENTIONS:  None.

RESOLUTION NO. 657
RENEWAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE DETENTION DIVERSION PROGRAM/CASE MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to submit a renewal grant application to the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission for the Detention Diversion Program/Case Management and Advocacy for funding in an amount not to exceed $37,132.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:  Cooper, Dase, Formica, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio.  NAYS:  None.  NOT VOTING:  Garrett.  ABSTENTIONS:  None.

RESOLUTION NO. 658
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 291 (6/1/10) REGARDING THE VETERAN’S TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE GRANT

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 291 adopted on June 1, 2010 regarding the Veteran’s Transportation Assistance Grant from the Department of Military and Veteran’s Affairs for an additional amount not to exceed $9,000.00, for a total amendatory contract amount not to exceed $26,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:  Cooper, Dase, Formica, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio.  NAYS:  None.  NOT VOTING:  Garrett.  ABSTENTIONS:  None.

RESOLUTION NO. 659
APPROVING PARTICIPATION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER (SANE) GRANT PROGRAM

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to approve participation with the State of New Jersey in the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Grant Program administered by the Division of Criminal Justice, Department of Law and Public Safety for funding in the amount of $67,655.00, subject to an in-kind match of $16,914.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:  Cooper, Dase, Formica, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio.  NAYS:  None.  NOT VOTING:  Garrett.  ABSTENTIONS:  None.

RESOLUTION NO. 660
RENEWAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL RECREATION TRAILS

Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to submit a renewal grant application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for National Recreation Trails for funding in the amount of $10,000.00, subject to a County cash match in the amount of $10,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:  Cooper, Dase, Formica, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio.  NAYS:  None.  NOT VOTING:  Garrett.  ABSTENTIONS:  None.

RESOLUTION NO. 661
COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING FOR THE PROVISION OF OUTREACH SERVICES FOR HIV + PERSONS LEAVING THE ATLANTIC COUNTY JUSTICE FACILITY

Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to authorize competitive contracting for the provision of Outreach Services for HIV + Persons Leaving the Atlantic County Justice Facility pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1-4.5.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:  Cooper, Dase, Formica, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio.  NAYS:  None.  NOT VOTING:  Garrett.  ABSTENTIONS:  None.

MOTION TO COMBINE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NO. 662 AND 663                    

Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolutions No. 662 and 663, appointments.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:  Cooper, Dase, Formica, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio.  NAYS:  None.  NOT VOTING:  Garrett.  ABSTENTIONS:  None.

RESOLUTION NO. 662
APPOINTMENT TO THE ATLANTIC/CAPE MAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (WIB)

Appointment of Robert K. Marshall to the Atlantic/Cape May Workforce Investment Board (WIB) for a term to expire on June 30, 2013.

RESOLUTION NO. 663
APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION

Appointment of Stephen C. Fiedler to the Atlantic County Parks and Environment Advisory Commission for a term to expire on July 31, 2013.

MOTION TO ADD RESOLUTION NO. 664 TO THE AGENDA

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to add Resolution No. 664 to the agenda.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:  Cooper, Dase, Formica, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio.  NAYS:  None.  NOT VOTING:  Garrett.  ABSTENTIONS:  None.

RESOLUTION NO. 664
URGING ATLANTIC CITY TOURISM DISTRICT ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE HEARINGS BE HELD IN ATLANTIC CITY

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to adopt a resolution urging Atlantic City Tourism District Assembly Committee Hearings be held in Atlantic City. (Sponsor:  Frank Formica).

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:  Cooper, Dase, Formica, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio.  NAYS:  None.  NOT VOTING:  Garrett.  ABSTENTIONS:  None.

MOTION TO ADD RESOLUTION NO. 665 TO THE AGENDA

Freeholder Dase moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to add Resolution No. 665 to the agenda.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:  Cooper, Dase, Formica, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio.  NAYS:  None.  NOT VOTING:  Garrett.  ABSTENTIONS:  None.

RESOLUTION NO. 665
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME OF THE ANNUAL REORGANIZATION MEETING

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to adopt a resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Atlantic setting the date and time of the annual Reorganization meeting for Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 4 p.m. at the Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex, 4997 Unami Boulevard, Mays Landing, New Jersey.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:  Cooper, Dase, Formica, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio.  NAYS:  None.  NOT VOTING:  Garrett.  ABSTENTIONS:  None.

REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES

There were no reports of Special Committees.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There was no unfinished business.

PUBLIC PORTION

Chairman Curcio opened the meeting to the public for their comments at 4:54 p.m.

County Counsel, Jim Ferguson spoke about a legal issue.  The Administrator, Prosecutor, Police Chief’s Association and the Atlantic County Emergency Response Team formed a group run by the Prosecutor.  The Prosecutor has proposed language to amend Title 59, Section 10, basically changing the Legislation.  Treated as prosecutor such as hostage situation, local police may not have resources to handle such situation.  Police Officers would get specialized training.  They are asking Freeholders to approve agreement in the near future.  The Public Safety Committee will investigate.

There were no further comments and Chairman Curcio closed the public portion at 5:09 p.m.

NEW BUSINESS

Freeholder Cooper was pleased that the meeting room had new art work on the walls.

GOOD OF THE ORDER

There were no comments regarding the good of the order.

WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE

Written correspondence was received by this office for the period of November 24, 2010 to December 7, 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 5:20 p.m.