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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
September 7, 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 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
JULY 27, 2010 |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion to adopt and dispense with the reading of the July 27, 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 |
Karen George was interviewed for the position of Director of the Division of Library Services |
MOTION |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to move Resolution No. 513 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. 513
ADVISING AND CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF KAREN GEORGE AS DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF LIBRARY SERVICES |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to advise and consent to the appointment of Karen George as Director of the Division of Library 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. |
ORDINANCE NO. 11-2010
VACATING AND ABANDONING A SIGHT TRIANGLE EASEMENT
*Not in Numerical Order |
Freeholder Dase moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to adopt on final reading Ordinance No. 11 of 2010 to vacate and abandon a sight triangle easement across part of Lot 1 in Block 2907, along Atlantic-Brigantine Boulevard in the City of Brigantine.
Chairman Curcio opened the meeting to the public for the comments on Ordinance No. 11 at 4:19 p.m. Being none; Chairman Curcio closed the public portion 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. 487
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to award a professional services contract to Buchart-Horn, Inc. for engineering design services for replacement of Cedar Bridge (EH-10) on Zion Road over Patcong Creek in the Cities of Northfield and Linwood and the Township of Egg Harbor for an amount not to exceed $298,000.00.
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. 488
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 315 (6/15/10) REGARDING AN AGREEMENT TO COORDINATE THE SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER PROGRAM |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 315 adopted on June 15, 2010 regarding a professional services agreement with the Atlantic County Women’s Center to coordinate the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program for a net reduction of $700.00, for a total amendatory contract amount not to exceed $57,219.00.
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. 489
RENEWAL COMPETITIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF UTILIZATION REVIEW AND MEDICAL BILL PROCESSING SERVICES |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a renewal competitive contract to Professional Rehabilitation Associates of New Jersey for the provision of utilization review and medical bill processing services for the Atlantic County Justice Facility for an amount not to exceed $266,043.46.
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. 490
RENEWAL COMPETITIVE CONTRACT FOR THE OPERATION OF FAMILY CENTERS |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to award a renewal competitive contract to AtlantiCare Behavioral Health for the operation of family centers in Atlantic City and Hammonton for an amount not to exceed 740,284.00.
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. 491
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES |
Freeholder Formica moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to award a professional services contract to various architects and engineers to provide architectural and engineering services for an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 for all contracts.
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. 492
BID CONTRACT FOR DEER CARCASS REMOVAL |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a bid contract to Deer Carcass Removal Service, LLC for deer carcass removal for an amount not to exceed $48,000.00.
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. 493
BID CONTRACT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to award a bid contract to Northeast Electrical Services, LLC for supplemental electrical maintenance and repairs for an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 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. 494
BID CONTRACT FOR ELECTRIC GENERATION SUPPLY SERVICES |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to enter into a bid contract with Hess Corporation for electric generation supply services for an amount not to exceed $2,711,640.00.
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. 495
BID CONTRACT FOR CHILLER MAINTENANCE FOR TECHOCHILL CHILLERS |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to award a bid contract to Fluidics, Inc. to provide Chiller Maintenance for Techochill Chillers for an amount not to exceed $166,000.00 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. 496
BID CONTRACT FOR PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to award a bid contract to Krisanna Construction, Inc. got parking lot reconstruction for the Egg Harbor Township Library for an amount not to exceed $132,702.00.
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. 497
CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT TILTON ROAD SECTION 4C |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a change order to contract with Arawak Paving Co., Inc. for roadway improvements at Tilton Road, Section 4C for a net reduction of $33,805.40, for a total contract amount not to exceed $330,994.60.
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. 498
CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT FOR ROADWAY INPROVEMENTS AT TILTON ROAD, SECTION 6A |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to award a change order to contract with Arawak Paving Co., Inc. for roadway improvements at Tilton Road, Section 6A for a net reduction of $24,471.77, for a total contract amount not to exceed $821,328.23.
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. 499
CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT TILTON ROAD, SECTION 6B |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a change order to contract with Arawak Paving Co., Inc. for roadway improvements at Tilton Road, Section 6B for a net reduction of $52,399.70, for a total contract amount not to exceed $570,600.30.
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. 500
CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT FOR REHABILITATION OF WEYMOUTH FURNACE BRIDGE |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to award a change order to contract for rehabilitation of Weymouth Furnace Bridge over Great Egg Harbor River in Hamilton Township for a net increase of $28,627.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $472,904.00.
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. 501 TO 506 |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolutions No. 501 to 506, various grants.
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. 501
GRANT APPLICATION FOR HIV TESTING SERVICES |
Grant application to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for HIV testing services to persons committed to the Atlantic County Justice Facility for funding in an amount not to exceed $74,680.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 502
GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR LOCAL HISTORY PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS |
Grant acceptance from the New Jersey Historical Commission for local history projects and programs for funding in an amount not to exceed $8,259.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 503
GRANT APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL AID FOR FY’10 FOR RESURFACING OF FIRST ROAD |
Grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for Federal FY’10 for resurfacing of First Road in the Town of Hammonton for funding in an amount not to exceed $1,316,466.00.
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RESOLUTION NO. 504
GRANT APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL AID FOR FY’10 FOR RESURFACING OF SOMERS POINT-MAYS LANDING ROAD |
Grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for Federal Aid for FY’10 for resurfacing of Somers Point-Mays Landing Road in the City of Somers Point for funding in an amount not to exceed $733,440.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 505
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2010 DRUNK DRIVING ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM |
Grant application to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for the 2010 Drunk Driving Enforcement Program for funding in an amount not to exceed $3,442.17. |
RESOLUTION NO.506
GRANT APPLICATION FOR EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT |
Grant application to the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the Law Enforcement and First Responder Employee Assistance Resource Center for funding in an amount not to exceed $180,860.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 507
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. for the Healthy Communities Initiative for funding to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.
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. |
MOTION TO COMBINE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NO. 508 TO 511 |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolutions No. 508 to 511, 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. 508
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of State, and Council of the Arts under the caption of Local Arts Program CY11 in the sum of $74,104.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Formica, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Curcio. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: Cooper. |
RESOLUTION NO. 509
CHAPTER 159 |
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 CFI and APPI 10-11 in the sum of $1,487,069.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 510
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation under the caption of Resurfacing 1st Road, Hammonton in the sum of $1,316,466.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 511
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation under the caption of Resurfacing Somers Point/Mays Landing Road in the sum of $733,440.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 512
PROCLAIMING CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK AND NATIONAL SEAT CHECK SATURDAY |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to proclaim the week of September 19 through September 25, 2010 as Child Passenger Safety Week and September 25, 2010 as a National Seat Check Saturday in and throughout Atlantic County, New Jersey (Sponsor: Chairman James Curcio).
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. 514
REAPPOINTMENT OF CLERK TO THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to reappoint Sonya G. Harris as Clerk of the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders for a three-year term.
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. 515
RECOGNIZING THE ABSECON FIRE COMPANY MURAL “WALL OF HEROES” |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Formica seconded a motion to recognize the Absecon Fire Company Mural “Wall of Heroes” (Co-Sponsors: Chairman James Curcio and Freeholder James Schroeder).
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 COMMITEES |
Freeholder Sutton reported the Solar Energy Committee met on September 1, 2010. In order to pursue solar energy, the Atlantic County Institute of Technology and Special Services School District must request a resolution from the Board of School Estimates.
Freeholder Formica stated the Senior Citizens Advisory Board is concerned about a nutrition site in Galloway Township.
Freeholder McDevitt reported the Jail Committee met and discussed the grant for new technology to computerize inmate’s accounts.
Freeholder Schroeder announced that there will be a “Kids Count” Committee meeting next Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m.
There was a demonstration on August 25 of a new security system.
Freeholder Garrett reported that the Veterans Advisory Board met on September 1, 2010 and the clinic will be moving from Ventnor to Northfield. Additional services will be offered at the new facility.
Freeholder Giordano met with Dr. Phil Guenther to review bills for certain vendor who were overcharging.
Chairman Curcio reported the Lake Nescochague Committee will meet by the end of the week. |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS |
There was no unfinished business. |
PUBLIC PORTION |
Chairman Curcio opened the meeting to the public for their comments at 5:12 p.m.
Natalie Devlin (909 N. Kentucky Avenue, Atlantic City) spoke about a new program entitled, Youth Exposure. The program is an enrichment course for youth in the middle school from October to June. This program empowers youth from the ages of 11 through 13. Orientation for mentors is on September 18. The Program kick-off is on October 7, 2010.
There were no further comments. Chairman Curcio closed the public portion at 5:18 p.m. |
NEW BUSINESS |
There was no new business. |
GOOD OF THE ORDER |
Freeholder Dase reminded the Board the new school year has started and to watch out for students riding bicycles and skate boards. Budget constraints have cut out buses.
Freeholder Cooper echoed safety on the roads as well. She informed the Board a student had been killed in Egg Harbor Township. |
ADJOURNMENT |
Chairman Curcio asked for a motion to adjourn the Freeholder meeting. Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Sutton 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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