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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
March 1, 2011
CALL TO ORDER |
A Regular meeting of the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders was called to order by Chairman Frank D. Formica at 4:08 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 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 Sutton followed by the flag salute led by Chairman Formica. |
ROLL CALL |
The following roll call was recorded: PRESENT: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. ABSENT: None. |
MINUTES OF MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2011 |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to adopt and dispense with the reading of the February 8, 2011 minutes.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
ORDINANCE NO. 6-2011
REVISING SPEED LIMITS ALONG PHILADELPHIA AVENUE/EGG HARBOR-GREEN BANK ROAD (CR 563) |
Freeholder Bertino moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 6-2011 revising speed limits along Philadelphia Avenue/Egg Harbor-Green Bank Road (CR 563) in the City of Egg Harbor City and the Township of Mullica.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
MOTION |
Freeholder McDevitt moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to remove from the table and restore to the agenda Resolutions No. 38, 38A, 39, 40, and 41.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 38
ADOPTION OF THE 2011 ATLANTIC COUNTY BUDGET - FINAL READING |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to adopt on final reading the 2011 Atlantic County Budget.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 38A
ADOPTING TAX LEVY CAP TO BE APPLIED TO THE 2011 COUNTY BUDGET |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to adopt tax levy cap to be applied to the 2011 County Budget.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 39
ADOPTION OF ATLANTIC COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY 2011 BUDGET - FINAL READING |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to adopt on final reading Resolution No. 39 of 2011, the Atlantic County Public Health Agency 2011 Budget.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 40
ADOPTION OF THE 2011 ANNUAL COUNTY LIBRARY BUDGET - FINAL READING |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to adopt on final reading the 2011 Annual Atlantic County Library Budget.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 41
EXCEEDING THE COUNTY BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A 2011 CAP BANK - FINAL READING |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to adopt on final 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: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 91
ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY BUDGET
WITHDRAWN |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to withdraw Resolution No. 91, Additional Temporary Budget.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 70
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR BOND COUNSEL FOR THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a professional services contract to Hawkins, Delafield, and Wood, LLP to serve as bond counsel for the County of Atlantic from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 for an amount not to exceed $32,625.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 71
RENEWAL COMPETITIVE CONTRACTS FOR RESPITE CARE PROGRAM, PASP PROGRAM AND DIVISION OF WELFARE SERVICES |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to award renewal competitive contracts to various vendors to provide Respite Care Program Services, PASP Program Services and Division of Welfare Services for an amount not to exceed $585,538.00 for all contracts.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 72
RENEWAL AGREEMENT
FOR FOSTER GRANDPARENT AND R.S.V.P. PROGRAM |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to enter into a renewal agreement with Atlantic Human Resources for the Foster Grandparent Program and for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program for an amount not to exceed $17,201.40.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 73
RENEWAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRAC T FOR A SENIOR CITIZENS MEDICAL CLINIC |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion to award a renewal professional services contract to Beron Jewish Older Adult Services of Atlantic County to provide nursing services for a senior citizens health clinic for an amount not to exceed $36,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 74
RENEWAL SUB-GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR AREA PLAN GRANT PROGRAM SERVICES |
Freeholder Bertino moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to renew various sub-grant contracts for Area Plan Grant Program Services from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 for a total amount not to exceed $904,982.00 for all contracts.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 75
RENEWAL COMPETITIVE CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a renewal competitive contract to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission for services for the homeless for an amount not to exceed $410,214.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. RECUSED: Schroeder. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 76
RENEWAL PROFESSONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR AN INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES |
Freeholder Bertino moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to award a renewal professional services contract to Hutchins, Farrell, Meyer and Allison, P.A. to conduct an independent external audit for the County’s books for the year 2010 and a Prosecutor’s audit for an amount not to exceed $86,500.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 79
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, CONTRACT FOR A TWO-YEAR BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM-AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to award a change order No. 1 to contract with Peterson Service Co., Inc. for a two-year building management system - automatic temperature control (ATC) - $5,065.09 (Net Increase); $96,727.09 (Total Amendatory Contract Amount).
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
*RESOLUTION NO. 86
PURCHASE OF ROAD, FENCE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS ACROSS DAV BUILDING |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to authorize the purchase of road, fence, and utility easements across property owned by the Disabled American Veterans, Steven T. Villo Memorial Chapter 70 in connection with the Dolphin Avenue Improvement Project in the City of Northfield for an amount not to exceed $36,186.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 92
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 697 ( 12/16/08) REGARDING AN AMENDATORY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
*Not in Numerical Order
FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR GENERATION OF HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER AT THE LAKE LENAPE DAM |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 697 adopted on December 16, 2008 regarding an amendatory professional services agreement with Qizhong Guo for the provision of a feasibility study for generation of hydro electric power at the Lake Lenape Dam extending the term of the contract to February 28, 2011 at no additional cost.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 93
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to apply for a grant from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) for an amount not to exceed $27,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 94
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 635 (11/23/10) REGARDING A GRANT FOR ALCOHOLISM EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 635 adopted on November 23, 2010 regarding a grant from the New Jersey Department of Human Services for Alcoholism Education and Rehabilitation - $26,085.00 (Additional Funding); $4,859.00 (Additional Match); $686,208.00 (Total Amendatory Grant Amount); $86,342.00 (Amendatory Match).
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. RECUSED: Cooper. |
RESOLUTION NO. 95
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING MEDICAID |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to execute a memorandum of understanding with the New Jersey Department of Human Services regarding Medicaid application/redetermination processing.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 96
ALTERNATE METHOD CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE FOR THE ABACUS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SOFTWARE SYSTEMS |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award an alternate method contract with Unitronix Data Systems, Inc. to provide maintenance for the Abacus and Administrative Software Systems used by the Department of Family and Community Development for an amount not to exceed $30,518.04.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 97
AGREEMENT FOR ELECTION PRINTING SERVICES |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with Royal Printing Service for election printing services for the school, primary and general elections and any special elections held in 2011 for an amount not to exceed $77,740.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 98
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENEWAL CONTRACT FOR DENTAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a professional services renewal contract with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/New Jersey Dental School to provide dental services to children and families at the Cronin Dental Clinic and at their Galloway Township dental center for an amount not to exceed $107,500.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 99
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 37 (1/12/10) REGARDING A LEASE FOR ANTENNA SPACE ON THE ROOF OF OCEAN CLUB CONDOMINIUMS |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 37 adopted on January 12, 2010 regarding a lease with SMR leasing Corp. for antenna space for the 800 Mzh System on the roof of Ocean club Condominiums for an amount not to exceed $30,240.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
MOTION TO COMBINE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NO. 100 TO 105 |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder McDevitt seconded a motion to combine and adopt resolutions No. 100 to 105 regarding Chapter 159’s.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 100
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 Highway Traffic Safety - Sheriff 10-11 in the sum of $12,768.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 101
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 DRE - Pilot Program 10-11 in the sum of $37,000.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 102
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of State under the caption of General Operating Support 10-11 in the sum of $8,259.00. |
RESOLUITON NO. 103
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of Health and Senior Services under the caption of Respite Care CY2011 in the sum of $172,684.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 104
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) in the sum of $354,000.00. |
RESOLUTION NO. 105
CHAPTER 159 |
Insertion into the budget funds from New Jersey Transit under the caption of CASINO CY 2011 in the sum of $767,412.87. |
RESOLUTION NO. 106
APPOINTMENT TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION |
Freeholder Bertino moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to appoint Cindy Herdman-Ivans to the Atlantic County Youth Services Commission for a term to expire on October 1, 2014.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
MOTION TO COMBINE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NO. 107 TO 109 |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder McDevitt seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolutions No. 107 to 109, Appointments.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
RESOLUTION NO. 107
APPOINTMENT TO THE DISABLED ADVISORY BOARD |
Appointment of Linda Klersey as first alternate to the Atlantic County Disabled Advisory Board for a term to expire on October 1, 2013. |
RESOLUTION NO. 108
APPOINTMENT TO THE DISAB LED ADVISORY BOARD |
Appointment of Joanne Gahr as second alternate to the Atlantic County Disabled Advisory Board for a term to expire on October 1, 2013. |
RESOLUTIN NO. 109
APPOINTMENT TO THE DISABLED ADVISORY BOARD |
Appointment of Trinna Rodgers as third alternate to the Atlantic County Disabled Advisory Board for an unexpired term to expire on October 1, 2011. |
RESOLUTION NO. 110
SUPPORTING AND URGING PASSAGE OF SENATE BILL 1535 |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to adopt a resolution supporting and urging passage of Senate Bill 1535 which urges the State to engage in an intensive collaborative effort to seek to devise more effective means of coordinating and funding programs to meet the needs of persons within New Jersey who are homeless or at risk of being homeless (Sponsor: Freeholder Charles Garrett).
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD |
Freeholder McDevitt, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee reported that he met several times this past week and there were some good discussions regarding the 2011 County Budget. |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS |
Freeholder Sutton questioned if any progress was made on Assembly Bill 3734, which would provide indemnification by the State of New Jersey and a legal defense by the State of New Jersey Attorney General’s Office for “any municipal police officers or county law enforcement personnel working in law enforcement activities, in conjunction with the County Prosecutor’s Office, including but not limited to, A County Prosecutor’s Office Task Force.”
County Counsel, Jim Ferguson provided a status report. |
NEW BUSINESS |
There was no new business. |
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS |
Written communications were received by this office for the period of February 23, 2011 to March 1, 2011. |
PUBLIC COMMENTS |
Chairman Formica opened the meeting to the public for their comments at 5 p.m. There were no public comments. Chairman Formica closed the public portion at 5 p.m. |
GOOD OF THE ORDER |
There were no comments for the good of the order. |
ADJOURNMENT |
Chairman Formica entertained a motion to adjourn the Freeholder meeting. Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to adjourn the Freeholder meeting. The motion was unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. |
Submitted by,
Sonya G. Harris
Clerk to the Board
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