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 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 McDevitt followed by the flag salute led by Chairman Formica. |
ROLL CALL |
The following roll call was recorded: PRESENT: Cooper, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. ABSENT: Bertino (Arrived at 4:09 p.m.) and Dase (Arrived at 4:07 p.m.). |
MINUTES OF MEETING
APRIL 12, 2011 |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to adopt and dispense with the reading of the April 12, 2011 minutes.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Bertino and Dase. |
ORDINANCE NO. 9
FINAL READING
CONSOLIDATING THE BOARDS OF EDUCATION OF THE ATLANTIC COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE ATLANTIC COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to adopt on final reading, Ordinance No. 9-2011 consolidating the Boards of Education of the Atlantic County Special Services School District and the Atlantic County Vocational Technical School District operating as the Atlantic County Institute of Technology by the formation of a single Board of Education known as the Board of Education of the Special Services School District and the Vocational School District of the County of Atlantic; providing for business office consolidation and sharing of certain services.
Chairman Formica opened the meeting to the public at 4:03 p.m. for their comments on Ordinance No. 9 - 2011. There were no comments. Chairman Formica closed the public portion of the meeting at 4:03 p.m.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Bertino and Dase. |
RESOLUTION NO. 239
ARGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY LIBRARY SERVICES |
Freeholder Schroeder moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with Buena Regional School District for the Community Library for an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Bertino and Dase. |
RESOLUTION NO. 240
AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF JIMMIE LEEDS ROAD AND ROUTE 30 IN GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with JSM, LLC concerning improvements to the Intersection of Jimmie Leeds Road and Route 30 in Galloway Township.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Bertino. |
RESOLUTION NO. 241
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH INWOOD HOUSE FOR A TEEN CHOICE PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a professional services contract to Inwood House for the provision of the Teen Choice Pregnancy Prevention Program for an amount not to exceed $122,717.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Bertino. |
RESOLUTION NO. 242
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 319 (6/19/07) REGARDING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SNOW REMOVAL AND LAWN MAINTENANCE |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 319, adopted on June 19, 2007 regarding an Intergovernmental Services Agreement with the Township of Galloway for Snow Removal and Lawn Maintenance to increase the amount for snow removal by $872.08, for a total amendatory contract amount not to exceed $10,822.08.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. ABSENT: Bertino. |
RESOLUTION NO. 243
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR PHARMACEUTICAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR MEADOWVIEW NURSING HOME |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to award a professional services contract to Pharma-Care, Inc. for pharmaceutical consulting services for Meadowview Nursing Home for an amount not to exceed $31,932.00.
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. 244
CONTRACT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CLEAN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a competitive contract to the Atlantic County Utilities Authority to administer the Clean Communities Program for an amount not to exceed $98,485.82.
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. 245
BID CONTRTACT RENEWAL FOR EMERGENCY SIGNAL REPAIRS |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to award a bid contract renewal to Delta Line Construction to provide emergency signal repairs for an amount not to exceed $18,125.00.
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. 246
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 436 (8/10/10 AND RESOLUTION NO. 215 (5/3/11) REGARDING A CONTRACT FOR A COMMUNITY WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 436 adopted on August 10, 2010 and Resolution no. 215 adopted on May 3, 2011 regarding a contract with Community Quest, Inc. for a Community Work Experience Program for the reduced amount of $20,000.00, for a total amendatory contract amount not to exceed $137,000.00, and for an additional amount of $40,000.00, for a total amendatory amount not to exceed $272,000.00, respectively.
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. 247
COMPETITIVE CONTRACT FOR INMATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING SERVICES |
Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to award a competitive contract to Career Opportunity Development, Inc. to provide inmate substance abuse counseling services for an amount not to exceed $11,580.00.
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. 248
BID CONTRACTS FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERING DIGITAL STORAGE SUPPLIES TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY COOPERATIVE |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to award a bid contract to various vendors to furnish and deliver digital storage supplies to the Atlantic County Cooperative for an amount not to exceed $9,402.95 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. 249
BID CONTRACT FOR PROVIDING SUBMARINE SANDWICHES FOR NINE ATLANTIC COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS SIX TIMES PER YEAR |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to award a bid contract to Career Opportunity Development, Inc. for providing submarine sandwiches for nine Atlantic County Senior Centers six times per year for an amount not to exceed $12,750.00.
The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Cooper, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder and Sutton. NAYS: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. RECUSED: Formica |
RESOLUTION NO. 250
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE ATLANTIC COUNTY DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERTS (DRE) PROGRAM |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for the Atlantic County Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) Program for funding in an amount not to exceed $48,000.00.
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. 251
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE ALCOHOL AND IMPAIRED DRIVING PROJECT |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for the Alcohol and Impaired Driving Project for funding in an amount not to exceed $84,100.00.
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. 252
GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR THE CLEAN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to accept a grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for the Clean Communities Program for funding in the amount of $98,485.82.
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. 253
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2011 LOCAL BRIDGES FUTURE NEEDS PROJECT |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to submit a grant application and execute a grant agreement with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the 2011 Local Bridges Future Needs Project for the superstructure rehabilitation of the John F. Kennedy Bridge in Egg Harbor Township and Longport for funding in the amount of $1,000,000.00, subject to a County Cash Match of $592,000.00.
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. 254
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR FIRST FLOOR OFFICE AT 45 E. WASHINGTON AVENUE IN PLEASANTVILLE |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to enter into a lease agreement with Jersey Vista, LLC for rental of first floor office at 45 E. Washington Avenue, Pleasantville for WIB to conduct a Youth Services Program for an amount not to exceed $19,300.00.
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. 255
ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS/EASEMENTS FROM VARIOUS GRANTORS |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to accept deeds/easements from various grantors in accordance with Atlantic County Planning Standards.
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. 256
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO CARRY OUT SPECIFIED DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT SECURING INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the New Jersey Pinelands Commission delineating specified development activities which the County may undertake in the Pinelands jurisdiction without submitting individual development applications to the New Jersey Pinelands Commission.
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. 257
LICENSE AGREEMENT GRANTING THE COUNTY A NONEXCLUSIVE, NONTRANSFERABLE AND REVOCABLE LICENSE TO USE THE MARKS AND CONDUCT THE PROGRAM WITHIN THE DESIGNATED SERVICE AREA |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to execute a License Agreement with National Safe Place, Inc. granting the County a nonexclusive, nontransferable and revocable license to use the Marks and conduct the Safe Place Program within the designated service area.
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. 258
LICENSE AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A MUNICIPAL INFORMATIONAL SIGN WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF JIMMIE LEEDS ROAD |
Freeholder Dase moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to execute a license and hold harmless agreement with the Township of Galloway concerning construction and maintenance of a municipal informational sign within the right-of-way of Jimmie Leeds Road.
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. 259
CHAPTER 159 |
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to insert into the budget funds from the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Services under the caption of Clean Communities 2011 in the sum of $98,485.82.
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. 260 TO 264 |
Freeholder Cooper moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolutions No. 260 to 264, appointments to various County Advisory Boards/Commissions.
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. 260
APPOINTMENT OF THIRD ALTERNATE TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD |
Appointment of Joseph Hall, Sr., as Third Alternate to the Atlantic County Senior Citizens Advisory Board for a term to expire on January 31, 2014. |
RESOLUTION NO. 261
APPOINTMENT OF SECOND ALTERNATE TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD |
Appointment of Joseph J. McDermott as second alternate to the Atlantic County Senior Citizens Advisory Board for a term to expire on January 31, 2012. |
RESOLUTION NO. 262
APPOINTMENT AS FIRST ALTERNATE TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD |
Appointment of Joan Walker as First Alternate to the Atlantic County Senior Citizens Advisory Board for a term to expire on January 31, 2012.
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RESOLUTION NO. 263
APPOINTMENT TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD |
Appointment of Jennie Echo as full member to the Atlantic County Senior Citizens Advisory Board for a term to expire on January 31, 2012. |
RESOLUTION NO. 264
APPOINTMENT TO THE ATLANTIC/CAPE MAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (WIB) |
Appointment of Sara Beth Johnson to the Atlantic/Cape May Workforce Investment Board (WIB) for a term to expire on June 30, 2014. |
RESOLUTION NO. 265
SUPPORTING THE COLLABORATION OF SJEDD WITH ROWAN UNIVERSITY TO APPLY FOR AN i6 GREEN CHALLENGE GRANT |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to adopt a resolution supporting collaboration of the Southern Jersey Economic Development District (SJEDD) with Rowan University to apply for an i6 Green Challenge Grant (Sponsor: Chairman Frank Formica).
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. 266
URGING THE WITHDRAWAL OF NEW JERSEY FROM THE REGIONAL GREEN HOUSE GAS INITIATIVE (RGGI) |
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to urge the withdrawal of New Jersey from the Regional Green House Gas Initiative (RGGI) (Sponsor: Freeholder McDevitt).
Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to suspend the rules to permit public comment regarding Resolution No. 266.
Chairman Formica opened the meeting for public comments regarding Resolution No. 266 at 4:50 p.m.
Captain Joel Fogel spoke regarding Resolution No. 266 (See attached information).
Steve Lonegan reported that the Americans for Liberty and Prosperity provided the history of RGGI and support of Resolution No. 266.
Betty Rayna (Milmay resident) stated that cap and trade was successful in the 1980’s.
Absecon Councilman Chuck Irvin of Absecon stated that Absecon repealed their RGGI.
Mr. Nathanson, President of Liberty and Prosperity spoke in favor of Resolution No. 266.
Seth Grossman, member of Liberty and Prosperity spoke in favor of Resolution No. 266.
A representative of Atlantic City Coin and Slot spoke against RGGI.
Keith Hendricks (Hammonton resident) suggested that a couple of hours of research would bring everyone up to speed.
Kelly Grillo (Northfield resident) stated that the casinos in Pennsylvania are working their employees six to seven days per week and the casinos in Atlantic City are laying employees off.
John Straton, Atlantic Cape Community College Physics and Chemistry Professor spoke regarding Resolution No. 266.
A constituent in the audience spoke regarding Resolution No. 266
There were no further comments. Chairman Formica closed the public portion at 5:27 p.m.
Freeholder Schroeder read into the record a letter from the President of NJ Future requesting the continuation with RGGI and reducing the carbon use of fossil fuels.
The motion to adopt Resolution No. 266 was passed by the following roll call: AYES: Bertino, Dase, Giordano, McDevitt, Sutton and Formica. NAYS: Cooper, Garrett and Schroeder. ABSTENTIONS: None. |
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD |
Freeholder Schroeder reported on the Public Health and Environment Committee meeting. |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS |
Whenever professional services contracts come before the Board, all vendors are presented. |
NEW BUSINESS |
There was no new business. |
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS |
Written communications were received by this office for the period of May 4, 2011 to May 17, 2011. |
PUBLIC COMMENTS |
Chairman Formica opened the meeting to the public for their comments at 5:43 p.m.
Sheriff Frank Balles spoke about the Home Savers Program. There is $300 million available for foreclosures Statewide for those, who by no fault of their own, find themselves unable to make mortgage payments.
There were no further comments. Chairman Formica closed the public portion at 6:05 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 Freeholder meeting. Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to adjourn the Freeholder meeting. The motion was unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. |
Sonya G. Harris
Clerk to the Board
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