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 Time, 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 McDevitt, followed by the Flag Salute led by Chairman Formica.

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

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to adopt and dispense with the reading of the April 17, 2012, minutes.

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

Freeholder Bertino moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to suspend the rules to allow Mr. Marco Polo Smigiliani to speak regarding a veterans’ health care meeting in Vineland.

Mr. Smigiliani announced that on Monday, June 4, at 1:00 p.m., is the NJ Memorial Home for Veterans, concerning Veterans healthcare.  Also, on August 15 is the Salute Our Armed Forces Parade, on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

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

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion to adopt on final reading Ordinance No. 8-2012 revising speed limits along Duerer Street (CR 561) in the City of Egg Harbor City and the Townships of Mullica and Galloway.

Chairman Formica opened the meeting to the public for their input on Ordinance No. 8-2012 at 4:06 p.m.  There being no comments, Chairman Formica closed the public portion at 4:06 p.m.

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

Freeholder Dase moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to adopt on final reading Resolution No. 189 Annual Open Space Trust Fund Tax 2012 for the rate of one half cent per $100.00 valuation.

Chairman Formica opened the meeting to the public for their input on Resolution No. 189 at 4:07 p.m.  There being no comments, Chairman Formica closed the public portion at 4:07 p.m.

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

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 400, adopted on August 9, 2011, and Resolution No. 54, adopted on January 24, 2012, regarding a contract with Atlantic Cape Community College for To-Work-Activities for an additional amount of $13,750.00, for a total amendatory contract amount not to exceed $93,750.00.

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

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder McDevitt seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 372, adopted July, 26, 2011, regarding an agreement with various providers for PY 2011 Atlantic County Out of School Youth Programs to extend the term with Pathstone Corporation for the period from July 1, 2011, to August 30, 2012, at no additional cost to the County.

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

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 399, adopted August 9, 2011, and Resolution No. 53, adopted January 24, 2012, regarding a contract with Career Opportunity Development Inc., for the Early Employment Initiative for an additional amount not to exceed $53,000.00, for a total amendatory contract amount not to exceed $200,000.00.

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

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to authorize a renewal contract with Dr. Austin Gerber to provide services as Medical Director for Meadowview Nursing Home, the Division of Public Health and the Department of Public Safety, for the period commencing May 1, 2012, and terminating April 30, 2013, for an amount not to exceed $38,000.00.

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

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder McDevitt seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 322, adopted June 28, 2011, regarding an agreement with Family Services Association for the operation of Family Success Centers for the Township of Egg Harbor and the City of Pleasantville, for the initial period commencing July 1, 2011, and terminating June 30, 2012, at no additional cost to the County.

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

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion to approve an agreement with the Cape-Atlantic Soil Conservation District to provide technical assistance on water and soil conservation matters for the period commencing January 1, 2012, and terminating December 31, 2012, for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00.

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

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to approve a contract with Trapeze Software Group for maintenance services of transportation scheduling and routing, which is proprietary software used by the County, for the period commencing January 1, 2012, and terminating December 31, 2012, for an amount not to exceed $17,750.00.

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

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 626, adopted December 13, 2011, Resolution No. 82, adopted February 21, 2012, Resolution No. 118, adopted March 13, 2012 and Resolution No. 174, adopted April 3, 2012, to establish a pool of providers for On The Job Training Services (OJT) with various employers, to add Perfect Solutions Software, Inc., at no additional cost to the County.

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

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion to authorize an intergovernmental services agreement with Cape May County Technical School District for a Summer Youth Employment Program, for the period commencing May 1, 2012, and terminating September 30, 2012, for an amount not to exceed $9,733.00.

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

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 167, adopted March 27, 2012, regarding an agreement with Insurance Agencies, Inc., for real and personal property insurance for the County’s vehicles in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, for a total amount not to exceed $255,415.00.

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

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion approving a bid contract with Health Mats Co. for floor mat rental and cleaning services, for a two-year period commencing May 1, 2012, through April 30, 2014, for the total sum not to exceed $51,225.60.

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

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion to approve change order No. 1 and final, contract with Diehl Electric Company, Inc., for Fire and Mill Roads signal improvements, for a net reduction of $35,890.11, for a total amendatory contract amount of $210.866.33.

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

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to approve change order No. 1 and final, contract with Arawak Paving Co., Inc., for resurfacing of First Road in the Town of Hammonton for an increase of $91,078.84, for a total amendatory contract amount of $1,033,078.84.

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

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion to amend Resolution No. 331, adopted June 28, 2011, regarding acceptance of Workforce Investment Act funds from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development for program year 2011 to provide training programs for adult, dislocated workers, for the period commencing July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012, for the amount of $36, 899.00.

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

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion authorizing an agreement with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families to accept funding for the continuation of the Children and Families Initiative during the period commencing July 1, 2012, and terminating June 30, 2013, in the amount of $1,487,069.00.

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

Freeholder Marino moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolution Nos. 251 and 252.

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

Authorizing a grant application to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for the Alcohol and Impaired Driving Project for the period commencing October 1, 2012, and terminating September 30, 2013, in the amount of $72,350.00.

Authorizing a grant application to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for the Atlantic County Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) Program for the period commencing October 1, 2012, and terminating September 30, 2013, in the amount of $48,000.00.

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Marino seconded a motion authorizing the execution and recording of a Right-of-Way Dedication from the County to the County over Block 4901, Lot 71, and Block 5001, Lot 1, in the Township of Egg Harbor over Miry Run, County Route 559, in order to replace Bridge Structure EH-17.

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

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion authorizing the use of the competitive contracting process for the procurement of a maintenance agreement for the software and hardware for SirsiDynix Integrated Library System.

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

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to accept a donated 1983 Ford E-1 Fire Truck,
VIN #1FDYD80U7DVA27600 from the Atlantic County Firefighters Association.

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

Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Dase seconded a motion to establish a change fund for the division of Parks and Recreation; Lake Lenape Reservation Office and Estell Manor Park Nature Center and modifying a change fund for the County Clerk and Public Health.

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

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to combine and adopt Resolution Nos. 258, 259, 260 and 261.

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

Insert into the budget of the year 2012, from the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Division of State Police, under the caption of Forensic Coverdale FY2011, funds in the amount of $75,604.58.

Insert into the budget of the year 2012, from the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, under the caption Click It or Ticket 2012, funds in the amount of $4,000.00.

Insert into the budget of the year 2012, from the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, under the caption of WIA Adult 11-12, funds in the amount of $22,417.00.

Insert into the budget of the year 2012, from the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, under the caption WIA Dislocated Worker 11-12, funds in the amount of $14,482.00.

Freeholder Bertino moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to appoint Ruth I. Chesarek to the Atlantic County Criminal Justice Advisory Board for a term to expire on April 1, 2013.

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

Freeholder McDevitt moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion authorizing consent for a roadway solicitation event by the Elwood Volunteer Fire Company, at the intersection of Elwood and Moss Mill Roads, Absecon, New Jersey, on Sunday, May 19, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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

Freeholder Giordano moved and Freeholder Bertino seconded a motion authorizing consent for a roadway solicitation event by the Buena Vista Township Emergency Medical Services, Inc., at Five Points intersection at Tuckahoe Road and Landis Avenue/Cedar Avenue (CR 540) on Friday and Saturday, May 25 and 26, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to dusk/6:00 p.m.

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

Chairman Formica reported that the Senior Citizens would like to enact a $1.00 fee for County Transportation.  Board will investigate the feasibility.

There was no unfinished business.

Freeholder McDevitt announced the County High School Championship crew racing from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Lake Lenape.

There were no written communications received by this office for the period of May 1, to May 8, 2012.

Chairman Formica opened the meeting to the public at 4:37 p.m.

Sheriff Frank Balles announced the success of the Safe Surrender Program held from April 21 to 25, 2012,
 
There being further comments, Chairman Formica closed the public portion at 4:40 p.m.

Freeholder Sutton announced the Elvis Tribute Concert to benefit Linwood Volunteer Fire Company scheduled for Saturday, June 16, at 8:00 p.m.

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 4:45 P.M.