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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
May 11, 2010
CALL TO ORDER |
A Regular meeting of the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders was called to order by Chairman James Curcio at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Savings 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.
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ROLL CALL |
The following roll call was recorded: PRESENT: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. ABSENT: None. |
MINUTES OF MEETING
APRIL 20, 2010 |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to adopt and dispense with the reading of the April 20, 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. |
INTERVIEW |
Nomination of Patricia Diamond as the Human Services Department Head. |
MOTION |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to move Resolution No. 250 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. 250
CONSENT TO APPOINT PATRICIA DIAMOND AS THE DEPARTMENT HEAD OF HUMAN SERVICES |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to advise and consent to the appointment of Patricia Diamond as the Department Head of Human Services.
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. 1
FINAL READING
PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS OR PURPOSES TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY ATLANTIC COUNTY |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to adopt on final reading Bond Ordinance No. 1 of 2010 providing for various improvements or purposes to be undertaken by the County of Atlantic, New Jersey, and appropriating $5,715,000.00 therefor from the capital improvement fund of the County.
Chairman Curcio opened the meeting to the public for their comments on Bond Ordinance No. 1 of 2010 at 4:19 p.m. Being none, Chairman Curcio closed the public portion of the meeting at 4:19 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. |
*Not in numerical order
BOND ORDINANCE NO. 2
FINAL READING
APPROPRIATING $2,353,000 FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE ACCC BY THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC
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Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to adopt on final reading Bond Ordinance No. 2 of 2010 making an appropriation of $2,353,000.00 for improvement of the Atlantic Cape Community College in and by the County of Atlantic, New Jersey, and authorizing the issuance of $2,353,000.00 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. 2 of 2010 at 4:19 p.m. Being none, Chairman Curcio closed the public portion of the meeting at 4:19 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. 185A
OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION TRUST FUND TAX |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder McDevitt seconded a motion to adopt on final reading a resolution for the Open Space Preservation Trust Fund tax rate of one half cent per $100.00 of valuation.
Chairman Curcio opened the meeting to the public for their comments on Resolution No. 185A at 4:23 p.m. Being none, Chairman Curcio closed the public portion at 4:23 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. 235
COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNMENT WORKERS UNION |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to approve a memorandum of agreement for collective negotiations with the Government Workers Union for a three 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. 236
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR COORDINATION SERVICES FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAM |
Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a professional services contract to the Atlantic County Women’s Center for coordination services for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program.
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. 237
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 15 (1/12/10) REGARDING A COMPETITIVE CONTRACT TO CONDUCT THE TEEN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 15 adopted on January 12, 2010 regarding a competitive contract with Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. to conduct the teen employment program for an additional amount not to exceed $40,000.00 and for a total amendatory contract amount not to exceed $130,000.00.
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. 238
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 666 (12/8/09) REGARDING A COMPETITIVE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE HEDS CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 666 adopted on December 8, 2009 regarding a competitive contract with Family Services Association to provide HEDS case management services for an additional amount not to exceed $4,436.00 and for a total amendatory contract amount not to exceed $66,436.00.
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.
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*Not in numerical order
RESOLUTION NO. 239
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 376 (7/11/06) REGARDING THE FY 2006 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
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Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 376 adopted on July 11, 2006 regarding the 2006 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program amending the Plan to redirect a total $40,000 of unexpended Community Development Block Grant Program funds remaining from approved and completed activities to be used for Road Reconstruction in Buena Vista Township.
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. 240
GRANT APPLICATION TO ENTER INTO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF PORT REPUBLIC AND THE CITY OF LINWOOD REGARDING POLLING LOCATION IMPROVEMENTS |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Division of Elections and to enter into intergovernmental agreements with the City of Port Republic and the City of Linwood regarding polling location ADA compliance renovations for funding in the amount of $28,902.65.
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. 241
GRANT APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAMS |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to apply for a grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for Community Traffic Safety Programs for funding in the amount of 86,733.00, subject to a County in-kind match of $154,622.78.
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. 242
GRANT APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CHILD HEALTH SERVICES |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to apply for a grant from the New jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for Special Child Health Services for funds in the amount of $76,283.00.
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. 243 TO 248 |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolutions No. 243 to 248, 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. 243
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the Budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of Health and Senior Services under the caption of SCH - Early Intervention Services 08-09 in the sum of $88,358.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 244
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the Budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services under the caption of Personal Assistance Services Program (PASP) CY10 in the sum of $286,690.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 245
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the Budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection under the caption of Wastewater Management Plan ARRA 09-11 in the sum of $109,090.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 246
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the Budget funds from Buena Regional School District Board of Education under the caption of Atlantic County Teen Choice Program 09-10 in the sum of $25,000.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 247
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the Budget funds from Atlantic Cape Community College under the caption of Adult Education Basic Skills 09-10 in the sum of $948.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 248
CHAPTER 159
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Insertion into the Budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of Children and Families, Division of Youth and Family Services under the caption of Community Justice Institute 2010 in the sum of $38,544.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 249
APPOINTMENT TO LACADA
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Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to appoint Noel Forrestel to the Atlantic County Local Advisory Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA) for a term to expire on November 1, 2013.
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 Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to add additional resolutions to the agenda, Resolutions No. 251 and 252. |
RESOLUTION NO. 251
CALLING FOR RESCISSION OF THE RED DECAL LAW |
Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to adopt a resolution calling for the rescission of the Red Decal Law.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: Schroeder. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 252
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CLICK IT OR TICKET SEAT BELT CAMPAIGN |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for the Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Campaign for funding not to exceed $4,000.00.
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. |
PUBLIC PORTION |
Chairman Curcio opened the meeting to the public for comments at 5:10 p.m.
Ron Lischak (4302 Onehaha Terrace, Hammonton) spoke about the Nescochague Lake and the Pleasant Mills Dam in Mullica Township (See Enclosed).
There were no further comments and Chairman Curcio closed the public portion at 5:15 p.m. |
FREEHOLDERS COMMENTS |
Freeholder Giordano reported on the progress of the John F. Gaffney Greentree Golf Course.
Freeholder Cooper reminded the Board of the Chamber of Commerce Celebrity Bartender event at Sophia’s in Margate. |
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE |
There was no written correspondence received by this office for the period of May 5, 2010 to May 11, 2010. |
ADJOURNMENT |
Chairman Curcio asked for a motion to adjourn the Freeholder meeting. Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to adjourn the Freeholder meeting. The motion was unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 5:19 p.m. |
Submitted by,
Sonya G. Harris
Clerk to the Board
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