CALL TO ORDER |
A Regular meeting of the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders was called to order by Chairman Frank D. Formica at 4 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the above-mentioned date at the Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road, Northfield, New Jersey.
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OPEN PUBLIC MEETING
STATEMENT |
Statement of Open Public Meeting Compliance: Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chairman Formica 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 Schroeder followed by the flag salute led by Chairman Formica. |
ROLL CALL |
The following roll call was recorded: PRESENT: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. ABSENT: Cooper. |
MINUTES OF MEETING
JANUARY 11, 2011 |
Freeholder Schroeder moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to adopt and dispense with the reading of the January 11, 2011 minutes.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
ORDINANCE NO. 1-2011
FINAL READING
REVISING SPEED LIMITS ALONG MOSS MIL ROAD (CR 561/561 ALTERNATE) |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to adopt on final reading Ordinance No. 1-2011 revising speed limits along Moss Mill Road (CR 561/561 Alternate) in the Town of Hammonton, Townships of Mullica and Galloway, and Cities of Egg Harbor and Port Republic.
Chairman Formica opened the meeting to the public for their input regarding Ordinance No. 1-2011 at 4:02 p.m. Being none, Chairman Formica closed the public portion of the meeting at 4:02 p.m.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
ORDINANCE NO. 2-2011
FINAL READING
AMENDING SECTION 36-1 OF THE ATLANTIC COUNTY CODE |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder McDevitt seconded a motion to adopt on final reading Ordinance No. 2-2011 amending Section 36-1 of the Atlantic County Code to change residency requirements and preference classifications for certain positions of employment located in the Cape May County Office of the Atlantic/Cape May County Workforce Investment Board.
Chairman Formica opened the meeting to the public for their input regarding Ordinance No. 2-2011 at 4:03 p.m. Being none, Chairman Formica closed the public portion at 4:03 p.m.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
ORDINANCE NO. 3-2011
FIRST READING
AMENDING CHAPTER NINETY-SEVEN, PARKS, ARTICLE XII, GOLF OF THE ATLANTIC COUNTY CODE |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 3-2011 to amend Chapter Ninety-Seven, Parks, Article XII, Golf of the Atlantic County Code.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
RESOLUTION NO. 38
2011 COUNTY BUDGET
FIRST READING |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to introduce on first reading the 2011 Atlantic County Budget.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
RESOLUTION NO. 39
FIRST READING
ATLANTIC COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY - BUDGET NOTICE - 2011 |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to introduce on first reading the 2011 Atlantic County Public Health Agency Budget Notice.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
RESOLUTION NO. 40
FIRST READING
2011 ANNUAL LIBRARY BUDGET NOTICE |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to introduce on first reading the 2011 Annual County Library Budget.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
RESOLUTION NO. 41
FIRST READING
RESOLUTION TO EXCEED COUNTY BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A 2011 CAP BANK |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to introduce on first reading a Resolution to exceed the County Budget appropriation limits and to establish a 2011 Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14).
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
RESOLUTION NO. 42
RENEWAL COMPETITIVE CONTRACT FOR HIV TESTING SERVICES |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to award a renewal competitive contract to AtlantiCare Health Services to provide HIV testing services to inmates of the Atlantic County Justice Facilityfor an amount not to exceed $74,680.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
RESOLUTION NO. 43
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 463 (8/26/08) REGARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR RESIGNALIZATION OF FIRE ROAD AND WASHINGTON AVENUE |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 463 adopted on August 26, 2008 regarding a professional services contract with Taylor Wiseman and Taylor for resignalization of Fire Road and Washington Avenue in Egg Harbor Township to extend the contract termination date to February 28, 2012 at no additional cost.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
RESOLUTION NO. 44
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 146 (3/23/10) REGARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR FILM/VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 146 adopted on March 23, 2010 regarding an agreement with Atlantic Coast Productions, LLC to provide film/video production services for the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) to extend the term of the contract until June 30, 2011 at no additional cost.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
RESOLUTION NO. 45
GRANT ACCEPTANCE FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY SPACE AND CITY HEALTHOFFICERS |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to accept grant funds from the National Association of County and City Health Officers to support the Atlantic County Medical Reserve Corp - $5,000.00 (Funding).
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
RESOLUTION NO. 46
GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR AN ON-THE-JOB TRAINING GRANT |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion to accept a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development for an ARRA On-The-Job Training Grant - $33,000.00 (Funding).
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
RESOLUTION NO. 47
GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE. |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to accept a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development for a Business Development Initiative for funding in the amount of $54,500.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
RESOLUTION NO. 48
SUPPORTING THE SJTPO REGIONAL HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2010 UPDATE |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to support the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO) Regional Human Services Transportation Plan 2010 update.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. RECUSED: Garrett. ABSENT: Cooper. |
RESOLUTION NO. 49
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3-2011 CHANGING THE LOCATION OF THE 2/1/11 FREEHOLDER MEETING |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 3-2011 changing the location of a regular meeting of the Board of Freeholders from Northfield to Mays Landing and informing the newspapers.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Cooper. |
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES |
Freeholder Giordano, Jail Committee Chairman reported the Committee met regarding the accusation of a MRSA outbreak at the Jail. Representatives from the County Health Department and the Jail Warden were in attendance.
Freeholder McDevitt announced that he would like to meet with all the members of the Freeholder Board in groups of two or three next week to discuss the 2011 County Budget. |
UNFINSHED BUSINESS |
There was no unfinished business. |
NEW BUSINESS |
Freeholder Schroeder reported he attended the Atlantic County Planning Meeting. He stated that progress is being made regarding the full interchange and improvements with the Garden State Parkway at Exits 41 and 44. |
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS |
There was no written communications received by this office for the period of January 19, 2011 to January 25, 2011. |
PUBLIC PORTION |
Chairman Frank D. Formica opened the meeting to the public at 4:50 p.m.
Natalie Devonish (909 N. Kentucky Avenue, Atlantic City) provided an update on Youth Exposure.
There were no further comments. Chairman Formica closed the public portion at 4:53 p.m. |
GOOD OF THE ORDER |
The announcement was made that the new person taking the place of former Freeholder James Curcio as District -5 Freeholder is James Bertino.
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ADJOURNMENT |
Chairman Formica entertained a motion to adjourn the Freeholder meeting.
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to adjourn the Freeholder meeting. The Freeholder meeting was adjourned at 5 p.m. |
Sonya G. Harris
Clerk to the Board
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