Freeholder Agenda 5/6/08 - Atlantic County Government

ATLANTIC COUNTY

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

MAY 6, 2008

6:30 P.M.

THE RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE

ALTON AUDITORIUM, A WING

JIM LEEDS ROAD

POMONA, NEW JERSEY

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT

PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

READING OF MINUTES (4/1/08)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

BOND ORDINANCE(S):

2 BOND ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $9,009,000.00 FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN AND BY THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $9,009,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE COUNTY FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION - FINAL READING.

3 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NEW AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BY THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, AND APPROPRIATING $1,100,000.00 THEREFOR FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE COUNTY - FINAL READING.

4 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF VARIOUS ROADS IN AND BY THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, AND APPROPRIATING $400,000.00 THEREFOR FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE COUNTY - FINAL READING.

5 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF NORTHFIELD IN AND BY THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $4,000,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,800,000.00 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE COUNTY FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION - FINAL READING.

6 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF VARIOUS COUNTY-OWNED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES IN AND BY THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $2,445,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,320,000.00 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE COUNTY FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION - FINAL READING.

ORDINANCE(S):

5 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON A SIGHT TRIANGLE EASEMENT ACROSS PART OF LOT 1.01 IN BLOCK 875.04, ALONG JIM LEEDS ROAD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY - FINAL READING.

6 AN ORDINANCE REVISING NO-PASSING ZONES ALONG PHILADELPHIA AVENUE (RT 563) IN THE CITY OF EGG HARBOR, ATLANTIC COUNTY - FIRST READING.

7 AN ORDINANCE RESERVING THE USE OF CERTAIN LANES ON TILTON ROAD (CR 563) IN THE VICINITY OF THE BLUE HERON PINES GOLF COURSE AND LENOX CHINA - FIRST READING.

RESOLUTION(S):

239 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PLANS OF THE COUNTY CLERK, THE SURROGATE AND THE SHERIFF - 2008.

240 ALTERNATE METHOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DEWBERRY GOODKIND, INC. TO PROVIDE SOIL TESTING OF STORMWATER BASINS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AIRPORT CIRCLE PROJECT - $55,750.00.

241 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11 (1-15-08) REGARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS FOR AN ADDITIONAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER, CAROL CORE, RN FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM - NO COST.

242 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SOMERS POINT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT REPAIR AT THE INTERSECTION OF BETHEL ROAD AND GROVELAND AVENUE - NO COST.

243 ALTERNATE METHOD CONTRACT WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR LIFE COPING SKILLS, INC. TO PROVIDE STUDENT MANUALS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE SUMMER H.E.A.T. (HELP EMPLOY AREA TEENS) PROGRAM - AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $24,431.00.

244 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOROUGH OF BUENA TO SUPPORT A SUMMER PROGRAM OF CONCERTS - $2,000.00.

245 INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ATLANTIC CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR MICROFILMING AND IMAGING EQUIPMENT.

246 BID CONTRACT WITH NORTH ATLANTIC EXTRADITIONS, INC., LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO PROVIDE PRISONER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - NOT TO EXCEED $.95 PER MILE.

247 BID CONTRACT WITH US LUMBER INC. ($105,927.35) AND GRAINGER ($9,856.72), LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS, TO FURNISH AND DELIVER LUMBER AND HARDWARE SUPPLIES TO MEMBERS OF THE ATLANTIC COUNTY COOPERATIVE - $115,784.07 (TOTAL CONTRACTS).

248 AMENDING THE 2003-2006 ATLANTIC COUNTY CONSORTIUM ANNUAL ACTION PLANS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - NO ADDITIONAL COST.

249 GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE BASIC CENTER PROGRAM - $171,943.00 (FUNDING) - $67,941.00 (IN-KIND MATCH).

250 GRANT RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTH JERSEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR SUBREGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING - $83,200.00.

251 CONTINUATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR THE ATLANTIC COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL - $74,910.00 (GRANT FUNDING) - $7,006.00 (IN-KIND MATCH).

252 GRANT RENEWAL FROM THE US DEPT. OF JUSTICE FOR THE STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - $144,000.00.

253 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 208 (4/15/08) REGARDING SUMMER H.E.A.T. (HELP EMPLOY AREA TEENS) TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PROGRAM - $20,000.00 (ADDITIONAL AMOUNT) - $95,000.00 (TOTAL AMENDATORY AMOUNT).

254 RENEWAL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NJ DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR THE DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED AND TRAFFIC EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROJECT - $99,000.00.

255 RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE AMOUNT OF FINANCING TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE ATLANTIC COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTVILLE - NO COST.

256 CHAPTER 159 - STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SUMMER H.E.A.T. (HELP EMPLOY AREA TEENS) 2008 TRANSPORTATION - $75,000.00.

257 CHAPTER 159 - STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE LEARNING LINK SFY08 - $3,450.00.

258 CHAPTER 159 - STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY, ALCOHOL AND IMPAIRED DRIVING GRANT - $55,100.00.

259 CHAPTER 159 - STATE OF NEW JERSEY, STATE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, ANTHONY J. AND EDITH L. MERLINO PROPERTY 2008 ($250,212.37) - OPEN SPACE TRUST ($132,465.38).

260 CHAPTER 159 - STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ENHANCED 9-1-1- COUNTY COORDINATOR FY07 - $25,000.00.

261 APPOINTMENT OF JENNIE ECHO AS FIRST ALTERNATE TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JANUARY 31, 2009.

262 APPOINTMENT OF JOAN WALKER AS SECOND ALTERNATE TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JANUARY 31, 2009.

263 APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH J. McDERMOTT AS THIRD ALTERNATE TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JANUARY 31, 2009.

264 APPOINTMENT OF NORMAN KRAEMER TO FULL MEMBERSHIP TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JANUARY 31, 2009.

265
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ATLANTIC CITY RACE COURSES' EFFORTS TO OBTAIN $5 MILLION OF THE $90 MILLION PURSE SUPPLEMENT FUND THAT BENEFITS PURSES AT THE STATE'S RACETRACKS - (FREEHOLDER JOSEPH SILIPENA).

266
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE OR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS OPTING OUT OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS FROM THE NJ STATE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PROGRAM (DCRP) - (SPONSORS: FREEHOLDERS JOSEPH McDEVITT AND RICHARD DASE).

PUBLIC COMMENTS
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
ADJOURNMENT
The Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders reserves the right to consider, discuss and/or take formal action upon resolutions or ordinances not appearing on the printed agenda.
To request a reasonable accommodation of a disability, contact Sonya G. Harris (freeholders@aclink.org or 609 645-5900 {TTY 1-800-852-7899}) at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made.

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BOND ORDINANCE(S):
2	BOND ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $9,009,000.00 FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN AND BY THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $9,009,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE COUNTY FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION - FINAL READING.
3	BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NEW AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BY THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, AND APPROPRIATING $1,100,000.00 THEREFOR FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE COUNTY - FINAL READING.
4	BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF VARIOUS ROADS IN AND BY THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, AND APPROPRIATING $400,000.00 THEREFOR FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE COUNTY - FINAL READING.
5	BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF NORTHFIELD IN AND BY THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $4,000,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,800,000.00 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE COUNTY FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION - FINAL READING.
6	BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF VARIOUS COUNTY-OWNED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES IN AND BY THE COUNTY OF ATLANTIC, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $2,445,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,320,000.00 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE COUNTY FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION - FINAL READING.
ORDINANCE(S):
5	AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE AND ABANDON A SIGHT TRIANGLE EASEMENT ACROSS PART OF LOT 1.01 IN BLOCK 875.04, ALONG JIM LEEDS ROAD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLOWAY - FINAL READING.
6	AN ORDINANCE REVISING NO-PASSING ZONES ALONG PHILADELPHIA AVENUE (RT 563) IN THE CITY OF EGG HARBOR, ATLANTIC COUNTY - FIRST READING.
7	AN ORDINANCE RESERVING THE USE OF CERTAIN LANES ON TILTON ROAD (CR 563) IN THE VICINITY OF THE BLUE HERON PINES GOLF COURSE AND LENOX CHINA - FIRST READING.
RESOLUTION(S):
239	RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PLANS OF THE COUNTY CLERK, THE SURROGATE AND THE SHERIFF - 2008.
240	ALTERNATE METHOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DEWBERRY GOODKIND, INC. TO PROVIDE SOIL TESTING OF STORMWATER BASINS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AIRPORT CIRCLE PROJECT - $55,750.00.
241	AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 11 (1-15-08) REGARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS FOR AN ADDITIONAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER, CAROL CORE, RN FOR THE SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM - NO COST.
242	INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SOMERS POINT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT REPAIR AT THE INTERSECTION OF BETHEL ROAD AND GROVELAND AVENUE - NO COST.
243	ALTERNATE METHOD CONTRACT WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR LIFE COPING SKILLS, INC. TO PROVIDE STUDENT MANUALS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE SUMMER H.E.A.T. (HELP EMPLOY AREA TEENS) PROGRAM - AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $24,431.00.
244	INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOROUGH OF BUENA TO SUPPORT A SUMMER PROGRAM OF CONCERTS - $2,000.00.
245	INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ATLANTIC CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR MICROFILMING AND IMAGING EQUIPMENT.
246	BID CONTRACT WITH NORTH ATLANTIC EXTRADITIONS, INC., LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO PROVIDE PRISONER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - NOT TO EXCEED $.95 PER MILE.
247	BID CONTRACT WITH US LUMBER INC. ($105,927.35) AND GRAINGER ($9,856.72), LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS, TO FURNISH AND DELIVER LUMBER AND HARDWARE SUPPLIES TO MEMBERS OF THE ATLANTIC COUNTY COOPERATIVE - $115,784.07 (TOTAL CONTRACTS).
248	AMENDING THE 2003-2006 ATLANTIC COUNTY CONSORTIUM ANNUAL ACTION PLANS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - NO ADDITIONAL COST.
249	GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE BASIC CENTER PROGRAM - $171,943.00 (FUNDING) - $67,941.00 (IN-KIND MATCH).
250	GRANT RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTH JERSEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR SUBREGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING - $83,200.00.
251	CONTINUATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR THE ATLANTIC COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL - $74,910.00 (GRANT FUNDING) - $7,006.00 (IN-KIND MATCH).
252	GRANT RENEWAL FROM THE US DEPT. OF JUSTICE FOR THE STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - $144,000.00.
253	AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 208 (4/15/08) REGARDING SUMMER H.E.A.T. (HELP EMPLOY AREA TEENS) TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PROGRAM - $20,000.00 (ADDITIONAL AMOUNT) - $95,000.00 (TOTAL AMENDATORY AMOUNT).
254	RENEWAL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NJ DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR THE DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED AND TRAFFIC EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROJECT - $99,000.00.
255	RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE AMOUNT OF FINANCING TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE ATLANTIC COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTVILLE - NO COST.
256	CHAPTER 159 - STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SUMMER H.E.A.T. (HELP EMPLOY AREA TEENS) 2008 TRANSPORTATION - $75,000.00.
257	CHAPTER 159 - STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE LEARNING LINK SFY08 - $3,450.00.
258	CHAPTER 159 - STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY, ALCOHOL AND IMPAIRED DRIVING GRANT - $55,100.00.
259	CHAPTER 159 - STATE OF NEW JERSEY, STATE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, ANTHONY J. AND EDITH L. MERLINO PROPERTY 2008 ($250,212.37) - OPEN SPACE TRUST ($132,465.38).
260	CHAPTER 159 - STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, ENHANCED 9-1-1- COUNTY COORDINATOR FY07 - $25,000.00.
261	APPOINTMENT OF JENNIE ECHO AS FIRST ALTERNATE TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JANUARY 31, 2009.
262	APPOINTMENT OF JOAN WALKER AS SECOND ALTERNATE TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JANUARY 31, 2009.
263	APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH J. McDERMOTT AS THIRD ALTERNATE TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JANUARY 31, 2009.
264	APPOINTMENT OF NORMAN KRAEMER TO FULL MEMBERSHIP TO THE ATLANTIC COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON JANUARY 31, 2009.
265	RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ATLANTIC CITY RACE COURSES' EFFORTS TO OBTAIN $5 MILLION OF THE $90 MILLION PURSE SUPPLEMENT FUND THAT BENEFITS PURSES AT THE STATE'S RACETRACKS - (FREEHOLDER JOSEPH SILIPENA).
266	RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE OR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS OPTING OUT OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS FROM THE NJ STATE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PROGRAM (DCRP) - (SPONSORS: FREEHOLDERS JOSEPH McDEVITT AND RICHARD DASE).
PUBLIC COMMENTS WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE ADJOURNMENT The Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders reserves the right to consider, discuss and/or take formal action upon resolutions or ordinances not appearing on the printed agenda. To request a reasonable accommodation of a disability, contact Sonya G. Harris (freeholders@aclink.org or 609 645-5900 {TTY 1-800-852-7899}) at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made.