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., Daylight Savings, on the above mentioned date, at the Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road, Northfield, New Jersey.

Statement of Open Public Meeting Compliance:  Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chairman Frank D. 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 Marino, followed by the Flag Salute led by Chairman Formica.

The following roll call was recorded:  PRESENT: Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.   ABSENT: None.

Freeholder Bertino moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion to adopt and dispense with the reading of the minutes of March 20, 2012.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, McDevitt, Marino, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None. 
 

Recognizing Ralph Talley as one of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s (CIAA) 100 greatest athletes.

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion authorizing a competitive contract with Atlantic City Rescue Mission and Community Food Bank of Southern New Jersey for Operation of Social Services for the Homeless for the initial period commencing April 1, 2012, and terminating December 31, 2012, with four (4) one-year options to renew, for a total amount not to exceed $328,306.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 626, adopted December 13, 2011, Resolution No. 82, adopted February 21, 2012, and Resolution No. 118, adopted March 13, 2012, to establish a pool of providers for On The Job Training Services (OJT) with various employers, to add Historic Palm, LLC, at no additional cost to the County.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 194, adopted on April 12, 2011, regarding a professional services agreement with Urban Engineers for engineering design for the replacement of Catawaba Bridge (EH-17) on Mays Landing-Somers Point Road over Miry Run in the Townships of Egg Harbor and Hamilton, for the period commencing April 13, 2012, and terminating April 12, 2013, for additional engineering services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $179,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion authorizing a contract with Dominion Voting Systems to purchase an election ballot scanner to read vote mail and other paper ballots, in an amount not to exceed $54,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion authorizing a contract with Aon Hewitt for actuarial analysis of post-employment dental and vision benefits liability, for the sum not to exceed $5,750.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion authorizing a bid contract with various vendors for inclusion on a non-perishable food vendor list for the period April 15, 2012, through September 30, 2012, to provide non-perishable food, in the aggregate amount not to exceed $103,605.73.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion authorizing a bid contract with J.H. Williams Enterprises, Inc., for renovations to the central control room of the Atlantic County Justice Facility for the total sum not to exceed $854,340.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to accept a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development for Workforce Development Area Funding, for the period commencing July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012, in the amount of $11,764.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion to apply for a grant from the Kessler Foundation for job training and employment for workers 50 years or older, for the period commencing January 13, 2012, and ending December 31, 2014, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion authorizing the filing with the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Program for a spending plan for a 2011 Recycling Enhancement Act Tax Entitlement in the amount of $210,100.00.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion authorizing membership in an Inter-County Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement between participating units, at no cost to the County.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Garrett seconded a motion authorizing the transfer of title to the City of Pleasantville of a County-owned 2004 Ford E450 vehicle, VIN 1FDXE5SX4HA92321, for the sum of one (1) dollar.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Marino seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolution Nos. 185, 186 and 187.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None

Insert into the budget of the year 2012 revenue from the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, under the caption of Business Development Interdepartmental Funds 11-12, the sum of $11,764.00.

Insert into the budget of the year 2012 revenue from the State of New Jersey, office of the Attorney General, Department of Law & Public Safety, under the caption of Insurance Fraud Program 2012, the sum of $179,275.00.

Insert into the budget of the year 2012 revenue from the Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, under the caption of Federal Runaway and Homeless Youth Basic Center Program 11-12, the sum of $13,220.00.

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Marino seconded a motion authorizing consent for a roadway solicitation event by the Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company at the intersection of West Jersey and English Creek Road, Cardiff, New Jersey, on Saturday, May 19, 2012, 9:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call:  AYES:   Bertino, Dase, Garrett, Giordano, Marino, McDevitt, Risley, Sutton and Formica.  NAYS:  None.  ABSTENTIONS: None

There were no reports of special committees of the Board.

There was no unfinished business.

Freeholder McDevitt stated that he is pleased the meetings will soon be paperless.

Chairman Formica noted that some coordinators have asked for fines for not recycling.

Freeholders Risley and Marino attended the Salvation Army dinner at which Frank Formica and Formica Bros. Bakery were honored.

There was written communications received by this office for the period of March 28, 2012, to April 3, 2012.

Chairman Formica opened the meeting to the public at 4:35 P.M. There being no comments, Chairman Formica closed the public portion at 4:35 P.M. 

Freeholder Garrett thanked Chairman Formica for the opportunity to chair the meeting last week.

Chairman Formica entertained a motion to adjourn the 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 4:36 P.M.