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ATLANTIC COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
City of Absecon Municipal Building
500 Mill Road, Absecon, New Jersey
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Minutes of Meeting
April 5, 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 p.m., Eastern Daylight
Savings Time, on the above-mentioned date at the City of Absecon Municipal Building, 500 Mill Road, Absecon, 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 Bertino 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
MARCH 22, 2011 |
Freeholder Schroeder moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to adopt and dispense with the reading of the March 22, 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. |
OATH OF OFFICE |
The Oath of Office was administered to the new Sheriff’s Officers. |
MOTION |
Freeholder Schroeder moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to move Ordinance No. 7-2011 to last on the agenda. 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. 8-2011
FIRST READING
DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTIONS OF BREMEN AVENUE (CR 674) WITH DUERER STREET (CR 561) AND MOSS MILL ROAD (CR 561 ALTERNATE) AS ALL-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 8-2011 designating the intersections of Bremen Avenue (CR 674) with Duerer Street (CR 561) and Moss Mill Road (CR 561 Alternate) in the City of Egg Harbor and Township of Galloway as all-way stop intersections.
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. 183
FIRST READING
2011 ANNUAL OPEN SPACE TAX |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to introduce on first reading Resolution No. 183 establishing the County Open Space Preservation Trust Fund tax rate for 2011 at one half cent per $100.00 of valuation.
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. 184
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 435 (8/10/10) REGARDING AN AMENDATORY CONTRACT FOR A SUPPORTED WORK PROGRAM |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 435 adopted on August 10, 2010 regarding an amendatory contract with the Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board to compensate the Atlantic County Department of Public Works to provide a Supported Work Program for an additional amount of $100,000.00, for a total amendatory contract amount not to exceed $525,000.00.
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. 185
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 436 (8/10/10) REGARDING A CONTRACT FOR A JOB SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 436 adopted on August 10, 2010 regarding a contract with Atlantic Cape Community College for a College Prep Program for a Job Skills Training Program reducing the amount by $100,000.00 for a total amendatory contract amount not to exceed $16,377.00.
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. 186
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON WATER AND SOIL CONSERVATION MATTERS |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with the Cape-Atlantic Soil Conservation District to provide technical assistance on water and soil conservation matters for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.
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. 187
SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION NO. 78 (2/22/11) AND AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL CONTACT FOR CERTAIN JANITORIAL AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES |
Freeholder McDevitt moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to supplement Resolution No. 78 adopted on February 22, 2011 and authorizing a supplemental contract with Joseph Gartland, Inc. for Janitorial and photographic supplies for an additional sum not to exceed $59,055.00, for a total amount of $62,130.00 for the vendor and a total amount for all vendors not to exceed $367,366.47.
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. 188
WITHDRAWN |
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RESOLUTION NO. 189
BID CONTRACT FOR PRINTING OF POLL BOOKS AND VOTING AUTHORITIES FOR 2011 GENERAL ELECTION |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to award a bid contract to Royal Printing Service for printing of poll books and voting authorities for 2011 general election for an amount not to exceed $17,450.00.
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. 190
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE ATLANTIC COUNTY CARES FOR KIDS DIVERSITY PROGRAM |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for the Atlantic County Cares for Kids Diversity Program for funding in an amount not to exceed $22,000.00.
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. 191
LICENSE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT FOR A NON-STANDARD IMPROVEMENT TO BE INSTALLED WITHIN THE COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY ON VENTNOR AVENUE IN THE CITY OF MARGATE |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to enter into a License and Hold Harmless Agreement with Hammer Associates, LLC to use the portion of Lot 28, Block 106 in the City of Margate for a non-standard improvement which is within the County Right of Way on Ventnor Avenue.
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. 192
CHAPTER 159 |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to insert into the budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of One Stop under the caption of NJ Youth Corps 10-11 in the sum of $8,051.00.
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. 193
CHAPTER 159 |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to insert into the budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs under the caption of Veterans Transportation 10-11 in the sum of $9,000.00.
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. |
ORDINANCE NO. 7-2011
FINAL READING
ESTABLISHING A COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FUND AND A COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FUND TASK FORCE
FREEHOLDER COMMENTS
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Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to adopt on final reading Ordinance No. 7-2011 establishing a County Homeless Trust Fund and a County Trust Fund Task Force.
Chairman Formica opened the meeting to the public for their comments on Ordinance No. 7 of 2011 at 5:05 p.m.
Robert McNaulty, Veteran, stated that Ordinance No. 7 would establish a Committee to advise a local government on the creation of and their participation in a local homeless housing plan/program.
Stephan Jackson, representative of Veterans and Disabled Veterans stated that Atlantic County should begin working on the homeless problem.
Joseph Hicks of 504 N. Carolina Avenue, Atlantic City, stated the County needs to step up to the plate and help our own.
Watson T. Bay, Jr. asked the Board who they consider homeless.
Joe Nickels, Former Freeholder, from Mays Landing spoke against Ordinance No. 7. He urged the Board to vote no.
Mark Hutchinson stated that this is not about the money, but about principal. He understands that excess money would go to a community group.
Terry Dougherty (Gates) became disabled and receives Social Security Disability.
Linda B. Amonte, of Egg Harbor Township was a resident of New York for 29 years and is not in favor of Ordinance No. 7.
Dr. Dawine of 1543 B Magellan Avenue, Atlantic City a member of the Post American Legion stated that when you are homeless you cannot take care of yourself. You cannot take care of your personal needs.
George of Gates spoke about his situation and being the “new homeless person.” He asked that the Board consider passing Ordinance No. 7.
Marvin of 1024 Marlborough Avenue in Absecon spoke about raising money through trash collection.
There were no further comments and Chairman Formica closed the public portion at 6:05 p.m.
Chairman Formica spoke regarding Ordinance No. 7 and his research.
Freeholder Garrett never represented it as a Veterans Ordinance.
Freeholder Giordano felt the Homeless Committee had not spent enough time on this issue in terms of meeting.
Freeholder Cooper, Committee Chair, spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 7.
Freeholder Schroeder spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 7 and stated he would support it.
Freeholder McDevitt disagreed with what had been said. This is very green legislation. He is against the tax and is against Ordinance No. 7.
Freeholder Sutton thought the ordinance was for veterans. He will vote against it.
Freeholder Dase asked if a preference could be given. He questioned why the Veterans Task Force didn’t target homeless veterans.
Freeholder Bertino stated that the Homeless Committee agreed that No. 1 would be removed and the Ordinance would be amended. He would not support this Ordinance today.
The above-mentioned motion failed by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Garrett and Schroeder. NAYS: Bertino, Dase, Giordano, McDevitt, Sutton and Formica. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD |
Freeholder Giordano reported on the 911 Central Dispatch Committee. They have had five or six meetings.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS |
There was no unfinished business.
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NEW BUSINESS |
There was no new business. |
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS |
Written communications were received by this office for the period of March 30, 2011 to April 5, 2011.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS |
Chairman Formica opened the meeting to the public at 6:06 p.m.
Jerry Falivene welcomed the Board to the City of Absecon and provided pizza.
Dennis Cole presented the Board with a petition regarding 11th Avenue and 50th walker (?)
There were no further comments. Chairman Formica closed the public portion at 6:10 p.m. |
GOOD OF THE ORDER |
There were no comments regarding the good of the order. |
ADJOURNMENT |
Chairman Formica entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to adjourn the Freeholder meeting. The motion was unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. |
Submitted by,
Sonya G. Harris
Clerk to the Board
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