BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

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 Atlantic City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1301 Bacharach Boulevard, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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.

The prayer was led by Freeholder Sutton followed by the flag salute led by Chairman Formica.

The following roll call was recorded:  PRESENT: Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Schroeder, Sutton and Formica.  ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Bertino moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to adopt and dispense with the reading of the August 23, 2011 minutes.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Recognizing October 2, 2011 to October 8, 2011 as National 4-H Week.

Freeholder Bertino moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to move Resolution No. 495 to the top of the agenda.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to adopt a resolution recognizing October 2-8, 2011 as National 4-H Week in Atlantic County.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to supplement and renew Resolution No. 209 adopted on May 3, 2011 regarding On the Job Training Services for eligible dislocated workers at no cost to the County.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Cape May and the Atlantic Cape May Workforce Investment Board at no cost to the County.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the One Stop System partners at no cost to the County.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Bertino moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with the City of Absecon for senior citizen transportation to the Absecon Senior Center for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 (revenue generating).

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with Richard Stockton College of New Jersey for the provision of college interns to various departments in Atlantic County at no cost to the County.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into an agreement with Unique Management Services, Inc. to provide for a recovery system for library services for an amount not to exceed $8,000.00.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to enter into an intergovernmental services agreement with the Atlantic County Utilities Authority for operation and maintenance of pumping stations at the Meadowview Nursing Home and Lake Lenape East Park and the Grinding Station at the Atlantic County Justice Facility for an amount not to exceed $108,000.00. 

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 649 adopted of December 7, 2010 regarding the pool for forensic pathologist services to provide as-needed coverage for the Atlantic County Medical Examiner for an amount not to exceed $40,000.00.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Dase moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to enter into a renewal contract with the Atlantic County Institute of Technology for clinical observation by practical nursing students at Meadowview Nursing Home at no cost to the County.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion to enter into a renewal contract with the Atlantic Cape Community College for clinical observation by students at the Meadowview Nursing Home and Public Health Clinics at no cost to the County.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to enter into a renewal contract with Cumberland County College for clinical observation by students at the Meadowview Nursing Home at no cost to the County.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 17 adopted on February 9, 2010 authorizing an amendatory agreement with the Township of Buena Vista regarding permitting and design for dam decommissioning for an additional amount not to exceed $24,200.00 and for a total amendatory contract amount not to exceed $89,750.00.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to enter into a bid contract with EMR Power Systems, LLC to provide preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on Atlantic County’s emergency generators for an amount not to exceed $101,588.00.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to enter into a bid contract with Potters Industries Inc. to furnish and deliver reflective glass beads to the Department of Public Works for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to enter into a bid contract with Swarco Industries, Inc. to furnish and deliver white and yellow spray thermoplastic striping materials for an amount not to exceed $123,300.00.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Dase moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a bid contract with A.E. Stone, Inc. for roadway improvements at Duerer Street (CR 561) Section 4B-4F, from Pomona Road (CR 575) to Cologne Avenue (CR 614) for an amount not to exceed $1,180,477.57.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for Area Plan Grant Services for an amount not to exceed $1,029,943.00.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion for the acceptance of Deeds/Easements from various grantors in accordance with Atlantic County Planning Standards at no cost to the County.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Garrett moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolutions No. 488 to 491, Chapter 159’s.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Dase moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing consent for a roadway solicitation event by Galloway Township Police Department Honor Guard pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-60 and Ordinance No. 14-2011.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schroeder seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing consent for a roadway solicitation event by Atlantic County SPCA pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-60 and Ordinance No. 14-2011.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing consent for a roadway solicitation event by Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-60 and Ordinance No. 14-2011.

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. ABSENT: Cooper.

Chairman Formica opened the meeting to the public at 5:07 p.m.

Councilman Steven Moore welcomed the Freeholders to Atlantic City.

Council President William Marsh extended greetings on behalf of the Atlantic City Council.

City Clerk Rhonda Williams also welcomed and thanked the Board for holding their meeting in City Council Chambers.

There were no further comments. Chairman Formica closed the public portion at 5:14 p.m.

There were no comments for the good of the order.

Chairman Formica entertained a motion to adjourn the Freeholder meeting.  Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to adjourn the Freeholder meeting.  The motion was unanimously passed.  The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.