July 15, 2003

A REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset was held on the above date at 7:00 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Director Palmer.

Director Palmer stated that the meeting was in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act and that adequate notice was provided on December 4, 2002 as follows:

1. Mailed to the Somerset Messenger Gazette, The Home News, and the Courier News. 2. Posted on the Official County Bulletin Board. 3. Filed with the County Clerk. 4. Distributed to all persons requesting such information.

Roll Call ------

PRESENT: Zaborowski, Scherer, Fontana, Coyle, Palmer ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: County Administrator Williams, County Counsel Miller, D. D’Alonzo, Sheriff Provenzano, J. Graf, B. Mullens, T. D’Amico, J. Vuoso, L. Krueger, D. Minch, P. Lewis, D. Vigilante, K. Quick, P. Clark, M. Gaupp, D. Lorimer, B. Newman

At this time Director Palmer presented a citation to Wayne Forrest, for his reappointment to a second term as Somerset County Prosecutor.

At this time Jacqueline Balak-LaBracio presented the Employee of the Month Award for June to Nicholas Klementowicz III, Jail; Special Recognition Award to Betty Ann Toth, Rutgers Cooperative Extension and Carmela Dowling, Superintendent of Schools.

At this time Dave D’Alonzo and Sherman Harris did a presentation of the Vocational School Twilight Program.

At this time Ken Meaney did a presentation on the Purple Heart Monument for Somerset County.

At this time Director Palmer presented citations to Katherine Balliet and James Meeting, the 2003 Somerset County Outstanding 4-H’ers. Becky Moore and Kathleen Maher were not present to accept their citations.

Daryl Minch, accepted citations for Ginny Powell and Amy F. Frank for the 2003 Somerset County 4-H Outstanding Alumni.

At this time, Director Palmer made the following appointments and asked the boards confirmation:

Sheyla Medina, Bridgewater-Raritan High School; Jacqueline Carbone, Ridge High School and Toshif Ali, Bound Brook High School, were appointed to the Somerset county Youth Council. UPON MOTION OF MRS. COYLE, SECONDED BY MR. FONTANA, THE ABOVE APPOINTMENTS WERE CONFIRMED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE 2

PUBLIC HEARINGS

At this time Director Palmer asked for a motion to place upon Public Hearing Resolution Amending R03-248 Adopted May 6, 2003 Entitled “Resolution Designating a Public Hearing for the Purpose of Amending the Somerset County Solid Waste Management Plan to Include Newtech Recycling Inc. – Class D Facility Block 257, Lot 12 in Bridgewater.

This Resolution has been properly advertised, a copy has been posted on the Official County Bulletin Board, and copies have been made available for the general public.

PH03-327 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOMERSET COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO INCLUDE THE NEWTECH RECYCLING, INC- CLASS D FACILITY BLOCK 257, LOT 12 IN BRIDGEWATER

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey Solid Waste Management Plan (NJSA 13:1E et seq.) Designated the County of Somerset as a solid waste management district; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders approved a district solid waste management plan in July, 1979, which was later modified and certified by the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in July, 1980, and

WHEREAS, the certified Somerset County Solid Waste Management Plan set forth a comprehensive approach to solving Somerset County's solid waste disposal problem which includes recycling, resource recovery, and sanitary landfill development, and

WHEREAS, any change or modification to an approved District Solid Waste Management Plan requires the Board of Chosen Freeholders to hold a public hearing on the proposed changes or modification; and

WHEREAS, on April 1, 2003 the Somerset County Solid Waste Advisory Council voted to endorse amending the Somerset County Solid Waste Management Plan to include the Newtech Recycling Facility, Inc.-Class D Facility Block 257, Lot 12; and

WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the above amendment was authorized by Resolution 03-327 adopted June 17, 2003; and

WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on July 15, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. regarding this issue. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, upon reviewing information and hearing testimony regarding the Newtech Recycling Facility, Inc.-Class D Facility Block 257, Lot 12 does hereby approve the Plan Amendment to the Somerset County District Solid Waste Management Plan.

Ms. Coyle moved the public hearing be open.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. FONTANA, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

Thereupon the Director declared open the Public Hearing concerning said Resolution and asked if there was anyone present who wished to be heard.

There being no one present who wished to be heard regarding this Resolution, Mr. Fontana moved that the Public Hearing be closed. 3

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. ZABOROWSKI, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

Mr. Zaborowski, moved that this Resolution does now pass on second and final reading. THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

At this time Director Palmer asked for a motion to place upon Public Hearing Resolution Amending R03-249 Adopted May 6, 2003 Entitled “Resolution Designating a Public Hearing for the Purpose of Amending the Somerset County Solid Waste Management Plan to Include M & A Recycling Inc. – Class A Facility Block 66, Lot 3 in Hillsborough.

This Resolution has been properly advertised, a copy has been posted on the Official County Bulletin Board, and copies have been made available for the general public.

PH03-328 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOMERSET COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO INCLUDE THE M &A RECYCLING, INC-CLASS A FACILITY BLOCK 66, LOT 3 IN HILLSBOROUGH

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey Solid Waste Management Plan (NJSA 13:1E et seq.) Designated the County of Somerset as a solid waste management district; and

WHEREAS, any change or modification to an approved District Solid Waste Management Plan requires the Board of Chosen Freeholders to hold a public hearing on the proposed changes or modification; and

WHEREAS, on April 1, 2003 the Somerset County Solid Waste Advisory Council voted to endorse amending the Somerset County Solid Waste Management Plan to include the M &A Recycling, Inc.-Class A Facility Block 66, Lot 3; and

WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on the above amendment was authorized by Resolution 03-328 adopted June 17, 2003; and

WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on July 15, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. regarding this issue. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, upon reviewing information and hearing testimony regarding the M &A RECYCLING, Inc.-Class A Facility Block 66, Lot 3 does hereby approve the Plan Amendment to the Somerset County District Solid Waste Management Plan.

Ms. Coyle moved the public hearing be open. 4

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. FONTANA, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

Thereupon the Director declared open the Public Hearing concerning said Resolution and asked if there was anyone present who wished to be heard.

Attorney David Trombadore spoke on behalf of the owner Paul Fielder.

There being no one else present who wished to be heard regarding this Resolution, Mrs. Coyle moved that the Public Hearing be closed.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. FONTANA, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

Mr. Zaborowski, moved that this Resolution does now pass on second and final reading. THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

At this time Mrs. Coyle moved to nominate Doyle Hunsinger, Watchung, to the Somerset County Park Commission.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONED BY MR. FONTANA, WAS ON ROLL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

PUBLIC PORTION

At this time Director Palmer opened the meeting to the public and asked if there was anyone present who wished to be heard.

There being no one present who wished to be heard, Director Palmer declared the public portion closed.

CONSENT AGENDA

ALL MATTERS LISTED HEREUNDER ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE IN NATURE AND WILL BE ENACTED ON IN ONE MOTION, AND ANY PERSON MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION

Approval of Minutes: June 17, 2003 June 10, 2003

Approval of Personnel Letter Number: #1234 5

The following Personnel changes are for the period: 06/16/03 to 07/15/03: DEPARTMENT NAME POSITION SALARY GRADE/ EFF. RANGE SALARY DATE GENERAL COUNTY: REPLACEMENTS

Human Services April D. Cruz Program Specialist 10- 06/16 C/$30,002

Mental Health Center Marcella Bernson Psychiatrist II 18- 07/02 R/$140,244

Office on Aging Erin Toomey Health Promotions 13- 07/07 Coord. C/$40,005

CHANGES (Promotion) Roads Karl Snyder Asst. Foreperson (CPA) 09- to A/$46,931 Asst. Foreperson Admin. to 07/01 Support 10- A/$49,278 TERMINATIONS

Mental Health Center Carol Freund Clinical Social Worker 06/30 Raymond Mero Psychiatrist II 06/30 Donald Jail Psychologist 06/27 Moorehead

Transportation Sunshine Munn Transportation Aide 06/17

PART TIME

Facilities & Services Robert Snyder Summer Intern AA/$10.00 06/30 Hr.

Finance Joseph Schenk Summer Intern AA/$9.50 07/01 Hr.

Mental Health Center Jennifer Stull Crisis Worker AA/$25.00 06/23 Hr.

Recycling Center Julio Araujo Summer Intern AA/$10.00 06/23 Hr.

Traffic Safety Stephen Lengen Summer Intern AA/$10.00 06/30 Services Hr. Transportation Douglas Peake Summer Intern AA/$10.00 06/30 Hr. Elyse Peterson Summer Intern AA/$10.00 06/30 Hr.

Vehicle Maintenance Lisa Barton Admin. Assistant II AA/$10.00 06/17 Hr.

TERMINATIONS

Mental Health Center Donna Miller Admin. Assistant III 06/19 6

R.S.V.P. Janet Lonney Admin. Assistant III 06/13

Transportation Heather Thomas Summer Intern 06/25 For your information... SHERIFF: The Sheriff has taken the following action:

REPLACEMENTS

Sheriff Darrell Gibson Sheriff Officer OT/$34,686 06/19 Mark Impellizeri Sheriff Officer OT/$34,686 06/19

Jail Ronald Craig Admin. Assistant II 08- 06/24 A/$30,785

TERMINATIONS

Sheriff ID Bureau Phyllis Counts Sr. Departmental 06/26 Clerk

PART TIME

Sheriff ID Bureau Meagan Celeste Sr. Departmental AA/$14.00 06/23 Clerk Hr.

COUNTY CLERK: The County Clerk has taken the following action:

PART TIME

County Clerk Jennifer E. Dacunha Summer Intern AA/$9.50 06/30 Hr. Sarah A. Moutner Summer Intern AA/$9.50 06/30 Hr. Heather M. Thomas Summer Intern AA/$9.50 07/01 Hr.

PROSECUTORS: The Prosecutor has taken the following action:

REPLACEMENTS

Prosecutor Daniel Baldwin Detective OT/$64,181 07/01

These changes have been approved in 2003 Departmental Budget.

Communication, State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, notice of intent to award Somerset County a supplemental grant in cooperation with the Department of Health and Senior Services in the amount of $139,804.00 to support chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear emergency preparedness activities during CY2003 pursuant to CEHA, was received.

Communication, State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry, Historical Preservation Office, notice that the Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead, Bernards Township, was entered onto the New Jersey Register of Historic Places on June 9, 2003, was received. Communication, State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, approving 7

Traffic Regulation Filing Number LS 2003-04, Speed Limits along Route US 206 in the Township of Montgomery, was received. Communication, County of Atlantic, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Resolution 349 in support of A3326 which would establish a state Policy the importance of keeping New Jersey’s marine waters open to recreational rod and reel fishing to the maximum extent possible without casing harm to the marine environment, was received.

Communication, County of Passaic, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Resolution R- 325 strongly opposing any proposed bear hunt in the State of New Jersey, was received.

Communication, County of Salem, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Resolution 2003- 316 supporting awareness and research for the Orphan Disease “Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva” (FOP), was received. Communications, County of Sussex, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Resolutions were received: a. Supporting Senate Bill S-1924 and Assembly Bill A-2753 requiring the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to honor the victims of the World Trade Center by recovering the ashes of their remain, placing them in containers and transporting them from the Fresh Kills Landfill and returning them to the World Trade Center in their eternal memory and honor. b. Opposing the transfer of WorkFirst New Jersey functions to the New Jersey Department of Labor. c.Urging the State of New Jersey to provide the necessary funding for the completion of the R Renovation Project for the High Point Monument.

Communication, County of Union, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Resolution 576- 2003 supporting the conclusions and recommendations of the Green Brook Upper Basin Task Force as set forth in the report dated November 12, 1998, was received.

Communication, Borough of Rocky Hill, Resolution objecting to the current temporary striping at the Route 518/Route 206 location and objects to any attempt to make this striping permanent, was received.

Communication, Township of Warren, Resolution 2003-225, authorizing the renewal of the contract with the Somerset County Division of Transportation to provide bus service to Township senior citizens, was received.

Communication, Brett A. Radi, Somerset County Clerk, transmitting a check in the amount of $1,624,051.49 of which $871,697.66 is retained by Somerset County for its own use, was received. Communication, Somerset County Board of Social Services, Resolution opposing redirection of Work First New Jersey Case Management Functions and Resources away from the Somerset County Board of Social Services, was received.

Communication, John Lane, Chairman, R-TAC Review Committee, North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority. Notice that the Review Committee remains fully supportive of Somerset County’s Transportation Oriented Development Opportunities as originally funded at $130,000.00, was received.

Communications, Thanking the Freeholder Board for the Korean War Distinguished Medal and Ceremony were received: a. Ted Boylan, Petaluma, CA b. Frank A. Castelli, Bound Brook, NJ c. Kenneth W. Post, Watchung, NJ d. Vincent R. Monterosso, Annandale, NJ e. Stephen J. Previte, U. S. Marines f. Jack Dille, Post Adjutant and Al Schubach, Post Commander, Martinsville VFW Post 658 on behalf of the Korean war Veterans of VFW Post 6588 g. Jim Stoveken via E-mail h. Chief Roy D. Boughum (Ret.), Green Brook

Communication, Ann Marie Mattia, Chairperson, New Expectations, thanking the 8

Freeholder Board for the Use of the Community Box at the Commerce Ballpark, was received.

Communication, Debbie Herbel, Somerville Public Schools, thanking Diana Vigilante and the Freeholder Board for the Somerset County Environmental Awareness Grant, was received. Communication, Celeste Carpiano, Executive Director, New Jersey Association of Counties, congratulating Water C. Lane, Principal Transportation/Land Use Planner, for completing the 2003 LEAD New Jersey Program, was received.

Communication, Karen Sudol, Program Chairperson, thanking Freeholder Palmer for the recognition of the Stony Brook School Memorial Day Commemoration, was received.

R03-363 RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION ENTITLED “ RESOLUTION RESCINDING BIKE LANE RESERVATION AND PARKING PROHIBITIONS AND PERMIT PARKING ON SOUTH BRANCH ROAD FROM AUGUST 1, 2003 TO OCTOBER 31, 2003”

WHEREAS, the Township of Hillsborough has adopted a resolution temporarily rescinding Bike lane reservations and associated parking prohibitions along the north side of South Branch Road, County Route 625, between Beekman Lane and the Municipal Complex Driveway:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset does concur with the Hillsborough Township resolution entitled “ Resolution rescinding bike lane reservation and parking prohibitions and permit parking on South Branch Road from August 1, 2003 to October 31, 2003”, adopted June 24, 2003 by the Township of Hillsborough insofar as said resolution affects roadway(s) under the jurisdiction of the County of Somerset.

R03-364 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ROADWAY ALIGNMENT AND EASEMENT ACQUISITION MAP AND DESIGNATING ROAD AREAS TO BE ACQUIRED FOR HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS AND THE PAYMENT FOR SAME AND AUTHORIZING THE EARLY APPRAISAL OF LANDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF SOMERSET COUNTY BRIDGE NO. M1006, GROVE STREET OVER STONY BROOK, LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH OF NORTH PLAINFIELD IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 21, 2003 AT 7:30 PM

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, on behalf of said County, has determined that public exigency requires the taking of certain lands for bridge and highway purposes for the replacement of Somerset County Bridge No. M1006, Grove Street over Stony Brook, located in the Borough of North Plainfield in the County of Somerset and State of New Jersey and have caused a survey thereof to be made and a plat of such survey with the descriptions of the various parcels to be taken inscribed thereon; and

WHEREAS, the report of the Somerset County Engineer recommends that the preparation of appraisals of property rights required for the project be authorized at this time.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, that said Board, on behalf of said County, hereby approves a certain map, or revisions thereof, which may occur from time to time, entitled “Somerset County Board Of Chosen Freeholders, Roadway Alignment And Easement Acquisition Map, Replacement Of Somerset County Bridge No. M1006 Over Stony Brook And Reconstruction Of Approaches, Grove Street, Borough Of North Plainfield, Somerset County, New Jersey”, Scales: As Noted, dated May 2003, consisting of two (2) sheets and prepared by Maquire Group, Inc., Lawrenceville, New Jersey, said map on file in the Office of the Somerset County Engineer; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by said Board that the County Engineer, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to arrange for the preparation of appraisals for the aforementioned project; and 9

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by said Board that the County Engineer, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to notify owners of properties affected by the aforementioned project as to the need to acquire property rights and as the need to perform appraisals at this time; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by said Board that County representatives shall not make offers, conduct negotiations or make payments for property rights until so authorized by resolution adopted at a regularly convened meeting of said Board; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by said Board that pursuant to the provisions of Revised Statutes 27:16-2 et. seq., that said Board does designate that all those certain tracts or parcels of land situate, lying and being in the Borough of North Plainfield in the County of Somerset and State of New Jersey, as shown on the aforementioned map, shall be acquired by the County of Somerset in fee simple by purchase, exchange, gift or condemnation, as the case may be; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by said Board that the Public Works Committee Chairperson of this Board, or his or her designee, shall conduct a Public Hearing in the Freeholders’ Meeting Room on the Third Floor of the Somerset County Administration Building, 20 Grove Street, Somerville, New Jersey on August 21, 2003 at 7:30 P.M. with reference to the proposed bridge replacement project, and to hear and consider any objection to same which may be presented by persons interested therein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by said Board that the Clerk of this Board shall cause to be published once in two newspapers, one which shall be a newspaper circulating in the Borough of North Plainfield, said publication to be made no later than ten days prior to the time of said public hearing, a public notice of the filing of this Resolution and aforementioned map for public inspection, and of the time and place of the public hearing herein provided for, in accordance with Revised Statute 27:16- 3; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by said Board that a copy of this Resolution, duly certified by the Clerk of this Board, together with a copy of the aforementioned map, shall forthwith be filed in the Office of the Somerset County Clerk.

R03-365 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND RECEIVING BIDS FOR A SET OF DRAWINGS ENTITLED “THE NEW CENTRAL FEE OFFICE AT THE SOMERSET COUNTY COURTHOUSE” CONTRACT #03014

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that a certain set of drawings entitled the New Central Fee Office at the Somerset County Courthouse, Contract # 03014, be and the same is hereby approved; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Purchasing Agent shall advertise and receive bids for the New Central Fee Office at the Somerset County Courthouse, Contract #03014.

R03-366 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND RECEIVING BIDS FOR A SET OF DRAWINGS ENTITLED “BOILER REPLACEMENT AT THE SOMERSET COUNTY COURTHOUSE” CONTRACT #03013

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that a certain set of drawings entitled the Boiler Replacement at the Somerset County Courthouse, Contract #03013, be and the same is hereby approved; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Purchasing Agent shall advertise and receive bids for the Boiler Replacement at the Somerset County Courthouse, Contract #03013.

R03-367 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND RECEIVING BIDS FOR A SET OF DRAWINGS ENTITLED TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF 10

MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD, COUNTY ROUTE 527, AND OLD STIRLING ROAD WARREN TOWNSHIP, CONTRACT NO. 03010 BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that a certain set of drawings entitled the Traffic Signal Installation at the Intersection of Mountain Boulevard, County Route 527 and Old Stirling Road, Warren Township; Contract No. 03010, be and the same is hereby approved; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Purchasing Agent shall advertise and receive bids for Traffic Signal Installation at the Intersection of Mountain Boulevard, County Route 527 and Old Stirling Road, Warren Township; Contract No. 03010.

R03-368 RESOLUTION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN KF SCHOOLHOUSE LAND LLC AND THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET

WHEREAS, KF Schoolhouse Land LLC (hereinafter referred to as the Developer), located at 520 Route 22, P.O. Box 6872, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 has proposed development of Franklin Township Block 514, Lot 6.03 as a 120,000 square foot office and warehouse site known as KF Warehouse and is on file in the Somerset County Planning Board as file number FL 823S; and

WHEREAS, the Developer has applied to the Somerset County Planning Board for approval of the project; and

WHEREAS, an analysis of said application has determined that the construction thereof will have significant impacts on Elizabeth Avenue, a County road; and

WHEREAS, the Office of the County Engineer by the Somerset County Planning Board review letter dated March 13, 2003 determined the applicant’s fair share obligation toward the Elizabeth Avenue Reconstruction Plan to be in the amount of $15,168.49; and

WHEREAS, the developer has agreed and acknowledged that the requirement of the aforesaid contribution is appropriate and necessary, bears a reasonable and rational nexus to the proposed development and are necessitated by the impact of the proposed industrial and warehouse facility on County facilities; and

WHEREAS, the developer has submitted a certified check in the amount of $15,168.49 for the payment of the applicant’s cash contribution for the Elizabeth Avenue Reconstruction Plan; and WHEREAS, the County of Somerset has caused an agreement to be prepared which established the obligations of the Developer relative to the aforesaid monetary contributions; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Planning Board has conceptually approved this development agreement; and

WHEREAS, County Counsel has reviewed the agreement and his comments have been included in the final draft submitted to the Freeholders for consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are authorized to execute the agreement on file with the Clerk of the Board; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the copies of this resolution be forwarded to Franklin Township and KF Schoolhouse Land LLC.

R03-369 RESOLUTION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN BRIAD LODGING GROUP SOMERSET LLC AND THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET 11

WHEREAS, Briad Lodging Group Somerset LLC (hereinafter referred to as the Developer), located at 30A Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932 has proposed development of Franklin Township Block 468.09, Lot 46 as a 95,000 square foot hotel known as Homewood Suites and is on file in the Somerset County Planning Board as file number FL 809S; and

WHEREAS, the Developer has applied to the Somerset County Planning Board for approval of the project; and

WHEREAS, an analysis of said application has determined that the construction thereof will have significant impacts on Cedar Grove Lane, a County road; and

WHEREAS, the Office of the County Engineer by the Somerset County Planning Board review letter determined the applicant’s fair share obligation toward the Cedar Grove Lane Reconstruction Plan to be in the amount of $58,316.21; and

WHEREAS, the developer has submitted a certified check in the amount of $58,316.21 for the payment of the applicant’s cash contribution for the Cedar Grove Lane Reconstruction Plan; and WHEREAS, the County of Somerset has caused an agreement to be prepared which established the obligations of the Developer relative to the aforesaid monetary contributions; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Planning Board has conceptually approved this development agreement; and

WHEREAS, County Counsel has reviewed the agreement and his comments have been included in the final draft submitted to the Freeholders for consideration.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the copies of this resolution be forwarded to Franklin Township and Briad Lodging Group Somerset LLC.

R03-370 RESOLUTION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN PULTE COMMUNITIES NJ AND THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET

WHEREAS, Pulte Communities NJ, (hereinafter referred to as the Developer), located at 100 Davidson Avenue, Suite 205, Somerset, NJ 08873 has proposed development of Franklin Township Block 48.12, Lot 1.01 and Block 507. Lots 3-5, 7, 21, 38-43 & 68 as a 755 unit active adult subdivision known as Somerset Run and is on file in the Somerset County Planning Board as file number FL 819; and WHEREAS, the Developer has applied to the Somerset County Planning Board for approval of the project; and

WHEREAS, an analysis of said application has determined that the construction of the aforesaid project will have significant traffic impacts on Elizabeth Avenue and Cedar Grove Lane, both of which are County roads; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Planning Board determined the applicant’s fair share obligation toward the Elizabeth Avenue Reconstruction Plan to be in the amount of $251,297.00; and 12

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Planning Board determined the applicant’s fair share obligation toward the Cedar Grove Lane Reconstruction Plan to be in the amount of $193,623.00; and

WHEREAS, the developer has agreed and acknowledged that the requirements are appropriate and necessary, bear a reasonable and rational nexus to the proposed development and are necessitated by the impact of the proposed active adult community on County facilities; and

WHEREAS, the developer has submitted a check representing approximately one third of the payment and secured the other two thirds in the form of letters of credit to be replaced with checks on the dates outlined in the agreement; and

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset has caused the agreement to be prepared which established the obligations of the Developer relative to the aforesaid monetary contributions; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Planning Board has conceptually approved this development agreement; and

WHEREAS, County Counsel has reviewed the agreement and his comments have been included in the final draft submitted to the Freeholders for consideration.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the copies of this resolution be forwarded to Franklin Township and Pulte Communities NJ.

R03-371 RESOLUTION RELEASING PERFORMANCE SURETY RENDA SUBDIVISION GREEN BROOK BOROUGH

WHEREAS, the report and recommendation of the Somerset County Engineer shows that said principal has satisfactorily completed the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that said Board on behalf of said County accordingly does release Salvatore Renda, and his heirs, administrators, executors, and assigns from the obligations of said surety; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that said Board on behalf of said County accordingly does authorize and direct the Clerk of the Board to submit certified copies to the following:

PRINCIPAL SURETY COUNTY ENGINEER COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ROADS COUNTY TREASURER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD COUNTY COUNSEL

R03-372 PERFORMANCE SURETY RELEASE RESOLUTION AT&T RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WARREN TOWNSHIP BOND #81410376

WHEREAS, AT&T Resource Management, c/o Paul Riley AT&T Corp., Room 4A139, One AT&T Way Bedminster, NJ 07921 as principal and Federal Insurance Company, 100 William 13

Street, New York, NY as surety bound themselves onto the County of Somerset in the form of a performance bond #81410376 in the amount of $1,790,000 as a guarantee for construction of improvements to County Route #651 for the development of Block 37, Lot 13 Warren Township as a 805,791 square foot office building know as AT&T Resource Management (Lucent) located King George Road, on file with the County Planning Board as WR 131S; and WHEREAS, the report and recommendation of the Somerset County Engineer shows that said principal has satisfactorily completed the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that said Board on behalf of said County accordingly does release and discharge AT&T Resource Management and Federal Insurance Company and each of them and their heirs, administrators, executors, and assigns from the obligations of said surety; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that said Board on behalf of said County accordingly does authorize and direct the Clerk of the Board to submit certified copies to the following:

PRINCIPAL SURETY COUNTY ENGINEER COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ROADS COUNTY TREASURER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD COUNTY COUNSEL

R03-373 PERFORMANCE SURETY RELEASE RESOLUTION AT&T RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WARREN TOWNSHIP BOND #81411597

WHEREAS, AT&T Resource Management, c/o Paul Riley AT&T Corp., Room 4A139, One AT&T Way Bedminster, NJ 07921 as principal and Federal Insurance Company, 100 William Street, New York, NY as surety bound themselves onto the County of Somerset in the form of a performance bond #81411597 in the amount of $737,503 as a guarantee for construction of Basins #C0614&15 for the development of Block 37, Lot 13 Warren Township as a 805,791 square foot office building know as AT&T Resource Management (Lucent) located King George Road, on file with the County Planning Board as WR 131S; and

WHEREAS, the report and recommendation of the Somerset County Engineer shows that said principal has satisfactorily completed the project.

PRINCIPAL SURETY COUNTY ENGINEER COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ROADS COUNTY TREASURER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD COUNTY COUNSEL

R03-374 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SOMERSET COUNTY TO ACCEPT WORKFORCE INVESTMENT 14

ACT FUNDING FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2003 TO JUNE 30, 2004

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset has received a Formal Notice of Obligation from the State of New Jersey Department of Labor that the Greater Raritan Workforce Investment Board will receive Workforce Investment Act funding in the amount of $1,378,492 to provide services in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties, for the period of July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004; and

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset will be the fiscal agent for the Greater Raritan Workforce Investment Board as of July 1, 2003.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset be authorized to assist the Greater Raritan Workforce Investment Board as fiscal agent as of July 1, 2003; and BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to execute the necessary contract with the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor for Workforce Investment Act funding as described above and sub-grant agreements with various agencies in accordance with the Greater Raritan Workforce Investment Board Plan.

R03-375 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT GRANT FUNDS FOR MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS. SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2006

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the availability of a Request for Grant Application for a Demonstration Project for the Medical Reserve Corps, Citizens Corps, USA Freedom Corps.; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Health Department has reviewed the grant application and has recommended that the creation of a Medical Reserve Corp. funded through this grant would greatly benefit the medical community and residents of Somerset County in the event of a public health emergency caused by a natural or man made disaster; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders desires to further the public interest by applying for a Demonstration Project for the Medical Reserve Corps, Citizens Corps, USA Freedom Corps. grant in an amount up to $50,000.00/yr for the period of September 30, 2003 through September 29, 2006 for the purpose of creating a Medical Reserve Corp in Somerset County; and

WHEREAS, this grant application does not require any county matching funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said application prepared in compliance with the Department policy is hereby approved for submission to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset be authorized to execute an Agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to accept funds for the purpose of creating a Medical Reserve Corp in Somerset County. Copy of said agreement on file with the Clerk of the Board and approved as to form by County Counsel. R03-376 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF COUNTY 9-1-1 COORDI NATOR FUNDING GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,111.00 AND INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR 9-1-1 COORDINATOR FUNDING 15

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services has made available funds for dispatcher training, municipal training, upgrade to telephone and recording equipment, books, office supplies, and other material; and

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset has a need for this type of funding; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Office of Emergency Management has prepared an application for the County 9-1-1 Coordinator Funding Grant; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services has notified the County of Somerset that it will receive $11,111.00 for the County 9-1-1 Coordinator Funding Grant; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40:A-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the Budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset authorizes the acceptance of the 2003 County 9-1-1 Coordinator Funding Grant; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to execute any such documents that may be necessary to apply for, accept, and expend such funding; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Somerset hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2003 in the sum of $11,111.00 which item is now available as a revenue from the State of New Jersey, Office of Emergency Telecommunications pursuant to the provisions of statute; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $11,111.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the caption of “County 9-1-1 Coordinator Funding . . . $11,111.00.”

R03-377 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR A COMPREHENSIVE TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT BETWEEN THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY AND THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Department of Law and Public Safety has solicited grant requests from local governments to award grants for Comprehensive Traffic Safety Projects; and

WHEREAS, Somerset County has indicated an interest in providing such a program; and WHEREAS, the County of Somerset wishes to file an appropriate application with the Division of Highway Traffic Safety to provide supplemental funding for a Comprehensive Traffic Safety Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to sign, execute, and submit a grant application to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety for the aforesaid purpose, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Project Director, Clerk of the Board and the Director of the Department of Finance/County Treasurer is hereby authorized to co-sign the aforesaid grant application. 16

R03-378 RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 03-228 RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR VOCA VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset adopted Resolution 03-228, “Resolution for Insertion of Special Item of Revenue into the Budget for VOCA Victim Assistance Program” at its meeting of May 6, 2003; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 03-228 requested the Director of the Division of Local Government Services approve the insertion of revenue in the amount of $202,523.00 in the budget of the year 2003; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that this amount of revenue is incorrect and subsequent correct resolutions for insertion of special items of revenue will be prepared for approval by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Somerset hereby rescinds Resolution 03-228 adopted at the regularly convened meeting of May 6, 2003; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.

R03-379 RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR ARTS BLOCK GRANT

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Somerset hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2003 in the sum of $3,458.00 which item is now available as a revenue from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts pursuant to the provisions of statute; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $3,458.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the caption of “Arts Block Grant Program . . . $3,458.00.”

R03-380 RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT VICTIM ASSISTANCE

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Somerset hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2003 in the sum of $6,391.00 which item is now available as a revenue from the State of New Jersey, Dept. of Law and Public Safety pursuant to the provisions of statute; and 17

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $6,391.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the caption of “Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance . . . $6,391.00.”

R03-381 RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT VICTIM ASSISTANCE WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40:A-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the Budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Somerset hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2003 in the sum of $35,052.00 which item is now available as a revenue from the State of New Jersey, Dept. of Law and Public Safety pursuant to the provisions of statute; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $35,052.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the caption of “Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance . . . $35,052.00.”

R03-382 RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR NEW JERSEY VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT SEX ABUSE TREATMENT CLINICIAN

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Somerset hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2003 in the sum of $48,557.00 which item is now available as a revenue from the State of New Jersey, Dept. of Law and Public Safety pursuant to the provisions of statute; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $48,557.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the caption of “New Jersey Victim Assistance Grant - Sex Abuse Treatment Clinician . . . $48,557.00.”

R03-383 RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR DWI ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Somerset hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2003 in the sum of $20,000.00 which item is now available as a revenue 18 from the State of New Jersey, Dept. of Law and Public Safety pursuant to the provisions of statute; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $20,000.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the caption of “DWI Enforcement Task Force . . . $20,000.00.”

R03-384 RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR SUPPLEMENTAL CEHA WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40:A-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the Budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Somerset hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2003 in the sum of $139,804 which item is now available as a revenue from the State of New Jersey, Dept. of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of statute; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $139,804 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the caption of “Supplemental CEHA . . . $139,804.”

R03-385 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOUTION R03-013 ENTITLED “RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 2003 BANK DEPOSITORIES FOR SOMERSET COUNTY” ADOPTED JANUARY 3, 2003

BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution R03-013 entitled “Resolution Designating 2003 Bank Depositories for Somerset County” adopted January 3, 2003 is hereby amended to add Frank Vidito and Christine Kennedy as designated check signers.

UPON MOTION BY MRS. COYLE, SECONDED BY MR. FONTANA, THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE.

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-386 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BID TO SCHOOR DEPALMA IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2003 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM $20,000.00

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of the County of Somerset has certified in writing the availability of funds set forth in this Resolution, said certification on file with the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided in the 2003 Capital Budget ($20,000.00); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders has established a County Economic Development Incentive Program whose purpose is to assist six (6) critical municipalities and two (2) census tracts in a seventh eligible community in increasing non-residential tax ratables and promoting economic vitality; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Incentive Advisory Committee has recommended to the Board of Chosen Freeholders thirteen (13) projects and technical assistance totaling 19

$1,055,078.00 under the 2003 Economic Development Incentive Program, which has been accepted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders; and

WHEREAS, there exists a need to prepare an Economic Development Master Plan Element for the Borough of Raritan consistent with the 2003 EDIP Advisory Committee and Rutgers recommendations; and

WHEREAS, technical work is needed to complete the aforementioned project; and

WHEREAS, Schoor DePalma, Justin Corporate Center, 200 State Highway 9, Post Office Box 900, Manalapan, New Jersey 07726-0900, is providing specialized services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforementioned and these particular abilities and capabilities have been previously demonstrated in work in the state and County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows:

1. That the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into contract with Schoor DePalma, to perform the aforesaid Consulting Services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, shall not to exceed $20,000.00 including contingencies pursuant to a contract on file with Clerk of the Board, and approved as to the form and content by County Counsel.

2. That the engagement of Schoor DePalma, shall be done without competitive bidding as “Professional Services” under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law R.S.40:11- 5(1)(a)(11) as defined under R.S.40A:11-2(7).

3. The County, its Officers and employees shall be added as an additional insured as to all insurance coverage of Schoor DePalma.

4. Neither party shall be responsible for any resulting loss or obligation to fulfill duties as specified in terms or provisions of the Agreement if the fulfillment of any term or provision of the Agreement is delayed or prevented by any revolutions, insurrections, riots, wars, acts of enemies, national emergencies, strikes, floods, fires, acts of God, or by any cause not within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with by the exercise of reasonable diligence such party is unable to prevent or in the event the County of Somerset within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with by the exercise of reasonable diligence such party is unable to prevent or in the event the County of Somerset is unable to obtain funding for the project for which this contract pertains or in the event the source of funding is curtailed by any act or any government body, including the County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Additionally, if this agreement is delayed or prevented by any court order, or action or injunction or other such agreements, this agreement shall become voidable by the County of Somerset by notice to each party.

5. A notice of this award shall be published in the Somerset Messenger Gazette as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. ZABOROWSKI, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

R03-387 VOID

MR. FONTANA INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: 20

R03-388 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO O’SULLIVAN ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR REFURBISHING EXISTING FINISHES THROUGHOUT THE 4TH & 5TH FLOORS OF THE SOMERSET COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BOROUGH OF SOMERVILLE

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Architectural Services for Refurbishing Existing Finishes throughout the 4th and 5th Floors of the Somerset County Courthouse, Borough of Somerville; and WHEREAS O’Sullivan Architects, Inc., P. O. Box 1058, Flemington, New Jersey 08822 has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS O’Sullivan Architects, Inc., P. O. Box 1058, Flemington, New Jersey 08822 is an architectural services firm affording architectural services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid and their particular abilities and capacities have been previously demonstrated in work in Somerset County and are recognized by the Office of the Somerset County Engineer and by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-1 et seq) requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "Professional Services" without competitive bids and the contract itself must be available for public inspection; and must be publicly advertised.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows:

1. That the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with O’Sullivan Architects, Inc., to perform the aforesaid architectural services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $22,000.00, pursuant to a contract on file with the Clerk of the Board, and approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

2. That the engagement of O’Sullivan Architects, Inc., shall be done without competitive bidding as a "Professional Service" under the provision of the Local Public Contracts Law, R.S. 40A: 11-5 (1)(a)(i) and as described under R.S. 40A: 11-2 (6).

3. The County, its officers and employees shall be added as an additional insured as to all coverage.

4. Neither party shall be responsible for any resulting loss or obligation to fulfill duties as specified in any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement if the fulfillment of any term or provision of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any revolutions, insurrections, riots, wars, acts of enemies, national emergencies, strikes, floods, fires, acts of God, or by any cause not within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with which by the exercise of reasonable diligence such party is unable to prevent or in the event the County of Somerset is unable to obtain funding for the project for which this contract pertains or in the event the source of funding is curtailed by any act of any governmental body, including the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Additionally, if the fulfillment of any of the terms and provision of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any court order, or action or injunction or other such agreement, this Agreement shall become voidable by the County of Somerset by notice to each party.

6. A notice of this award shall be published in the Somerset Messenger Gazette as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. ZABOROWSKI, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 21

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAINED: PALMER

MR. FONTANA INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION:

R03-389 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR RESOLUTION #R00-092 ADOPTED FEBRUARY 15, 2000 TO FRENCH & PARRELLO ASSOCIATES, P.A. FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE #D0204 OVER BEDENS BROOK AND THE RELIGNMENT OF GEORGETOWN-FRANKLIN TURNPIKE (CR 518) MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders entered into an agreement on February 15, 2000 for Engineering Design Services for the Replacement of Bridge #D0204 over Bedens Brook and the Realignment of Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike (CR 518), Montgomery Township. Additional design work is required due to a change in NJDEP Regulations, whereby an Individual Wetlands Permit and On Site Wetlands Mitigation is now required. Additional work includes preparation of an Grading Alternatives Analysis, revisions to the Hydraulic Calculations, Revisions to the Property Parcel Maps due to grading issues, design & preparation of a Wetlands Mitigation Plan, additional meetings with NJDEP, and revisions to the Contract Plans to show Regrading & Wetland Mitigation Construction pursuant to NJDEP requirements.

WHEREAS, the contract was awarded as a Professional Service in accordance with 40A: 11-5 (1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law on February 15, 2000; and

WHEREAS, French & Parrello Associates P.A., 670 North Beers Street, Bldg. #3, Holmdel, NJ 07733 has submitted a proposal to cover costs of additional engineering services provided; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq) requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for “Professional Services” without competitive bids and the contract itself must be available for public inspection; and must be publicly advertised.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows:

1. That the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with French & Parrello Associates P.A., to perform the aforesaid services with the fee schedule on file with the Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this amendment not to exceed $51,049.59. Amendment to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel for a new contract total covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $480,039.59.

2. That the engagement of French & Parrello Associates P.A., shall be done without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service” under the provision of the Local Public Contracts Law, R.S. 40A:11-5 (1)(a)(1) and as described under R.S. 40A:11-2 (6).

3. A Notice of this award shall be published in the Somerset Messenger Gazette as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.

Agreement is delayed or prevented by any revolutions, insurrections, riots, wars, acts of enemies, national emergencies, strikes, floods, fires, acts of God, or by any cause not within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with which by the exercise of reasonable diligence such party is unable to prevent or in the event the County of Somerset is unable to obtain funding for the project for which this contract pertains or in the event the source of funding is curtailed by any act of any governmental body, including the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Additionally, if the fulfillment of any of the terms and provisions of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any court order, or action or injunction or other such agreement, this Agreement shall become voidable by the County of Somerset by notice to each party.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. ZABOROWSKI, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. FONTANA INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-390 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BID TO WATSON & HENRY ASSOCIATES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2002 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of the County of Somerset has certified in writing the availability funds set forth in this Resolution, said certification on file with the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided in the 2002 Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Budget E050 803 02812 HP901-22; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders has established the Historic Preservation Grant Program whose purpose is to assist municipalities and historic preservation non-profit organizations in the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation stabilization and acquisition of historic sites in the County; and WHEREAS, the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission is in need of consultation for the review of plans and specifications for the 2001 Somerset County Historic Preservation Grant Program for consistency with the Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties (also know as the Secretary of the Interior Standards) and general architectural practice, attend meetings, prepare a written outline of the findings, conduct site visits, inspect final work and submit a written report concerning the inspections to the Commission; and

WHEREAS, Watson & Henry Associates, 12 North Pearl Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302; has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, Watson & Henry Associates is qualified to provide the specialized services of this type and nature and to carry out the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1 et seq.) requires that the Resolution authorize the award of contract for “Professional Services” without competitive bids and the contract itself must be available for public inspection and must be duly advertised.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders as follows:

1. That the Director and the Clerk of the Board of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into contract with Watson & Henry Associates to perform the aforesaid services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in the contract. The total amount of this contract, covering all fees, costs and disbursements shall not exceed $13,500.00, pursuant to the contract on file with the Clerk of the Board and approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

2. That the engagement of Watson and Henry Associates be done without competitive bidding as a 23

“Professional Service” of the provision of the Local Public Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11- 1(1)(a)(i) and 40A:11-2(6). 3. The County, its officers and employees shall be added as an additional insured as to all coverage.

4. Neither party shall be responsible for any resulting loss or obligation to fulfill duties as specified in any of the terms of provisions of the Agreement if the fulfillment of any term or provision of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any revolution, insurrections, riots, wars, acts of enemies, natural emergencies, strikes, floods fires, act of God, or by any cause not within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with which by the exercise of reasonable diligence such party is unable to prevent or in the event the County of Somerset is unable to obtain funding for the project for which this contract pertains or in the event the source of funding is curtailed by any act of the governmental body, included the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Additionally, if the fulfillment of any of the terms and provisions of this agreement is delayed or prevented by any court order, or any action or injunction or other such agreement, this Agreement shall become voidable by the County of Somerset by notice to each party.

5. A notice of this award shall be published in the Somerset Messenger Gazette as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission and Watson and Henry Associates.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. ZABOROWSKI, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. FONTANA INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-391 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDS TO SOMERSET/HUNTERDON BUSINESS & EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for within the Cultural & Heritage Commission’s Operating Budget line item 01-0201-710-09401-03 ($34,679.00); and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders have determined that it is in the best interest of the public for an entity such as the Somerset/Hunterdon Business and Education Partnership to perform certain activities and services with regards to training of educators, administrators and support professionals within Somerset County, to recognize Somerset County teachers for their dedication and performance to the Somerset County Schools and to perform other such activities and programs which are described on Schedule “A” on file with the Clerk of the Board; and

WHEREAS, in order to provide those professional services and activities for the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, it has been agreed that Somerset County will provide monies in the amount of $34,679.00 to the Somerset/Hunterdon Business and Education Partnership for that purpose, which amount is an amount equal to the number of students in the Counties public schools (except those schools in Hillsborough Township, Franklin Township and Bound Brook Borough) as of October 15, 2002 so that the funding would be in the amount of $1.00 per student paid by the County to the Partnership for every school district except those districts described above; and

WHEREAS, as the Somerset/Hunterdon Business and Education Partnership, Post Office Box 8088, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and WHEREAS, as the Somerset/Hunterdon Business and Education Partnership is 24 qualified to provide the services of the type and nature to carry out the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1, et seq.) requires that the Resolution authorize the award of contract for "Professional Services" without competitive bids and the contract itself must be available for public inspection, and must be duly advertised.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows:

1. That the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Agreement with the Somerset/Hunterdon Business and Education Partnership, Post Office Box 8088, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807, to be compensated in accordance with the terms of the contract proposal. The total amount of the contract, covering all fees, costs and disbursements shall not exceed $34,679.00 pursuant to the contract on file with the Clerk of the Board and approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

2. That the engagement of the Somerset/Hunterdon Business and Education Partnership shall be done without competitive bidding as an "Unspecifiable Service" under the provisions of Local Public Contracts Law, R.S. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii) and as defined under R.S. 40A:11-2(7).

3. The County, its officers and employees shall be added as an additional insured as to all coverage.

4. Neither party shall be responsible for any resulting loss or obligation to fulfill duties as specified in any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement if the fulfillment of any term or provision of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any revolutions, insurrections, riots, wars, acts of enemies, national emergencies, strikes, floods, fires, acts of God, or by any cause not within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with which by the exercise of reasonable diligence such party is unable to prevent or in the event the County of Somerset is unable to obtain funding for the project for which this contract pertains or in the event the source of funding is curtailed by any act of any governmental body, including the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Additionally, if the fulfillment of any of the terms and provisions of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any court order, or action or injunction or other such agreement, this Agreement shall become voidable by the County of Somerset by notice to each party.

6. A notice of this award shall be published in the Somerset Messenger Gazette as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. ZABOROWSKI, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-392 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT & VEHICLE

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Division declares that it no longer has a need for the equipment and vehicle listed below; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Branchburg and the Borough of Manville within the County has demonstrated a need for this property; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36.(2) permits the sale of this equipment without advertised bids. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following County owned equipment and vehicle are to be sold to the Township of Branchburg and the Borough of Manville for one dollar ($1.00) each: 25

To Township of Branchburg:

(1) ONAN Generator

To Borough of Manville:

(1 1992 Olds Cie Vin# C13AL54NAN6423358

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-393 RESOLUTION ELECTRICAL UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES AND APPURTENANCES, SOMERSET COUNTY, CONTRACT #CC-05-02 SECOND AND FINAL YEAR OF TWO YEAR CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item (01-0201-455-05820-03) and Various Capital Accounts, County share not to exceed $200,000.00; and WHEREAS, bid proposals were originally received by the County of Somerset Purchasing Department on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 2:45 P.M.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bids as submitted by Fai Gon Electric, Inc. and Signal Control Products, Inc. be and is hereby extended for the second consecutive year based on the lowest group total for the items as listed on the Schedule of Prices on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract and the Purchasing Agent upon receipt of a Performance Bond and Payment Bond from Fai Gon Electric, Inc. in the amount of $139,662.00 is hereby authorized to issue Purchase orders as needed per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form by County Counsel.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-394 RESOLUTION OPTION A- PHARMACY SERVICE FOR RICHARD HALL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 26

OPTION B- FURNISH & DELIVER GENERIC DRUGS, BRAND NAME DRUGS & CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DRUGS ON A COMPUTERIZED CONTROL & CONTAINMENT PHARMACEUTICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL, CONTRACT NO. CC-34-01 THIRD OF THREE-YEAR CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item (01-0201-616-02823-03) $50,000.00 and (01-0201-520-02819-03) $115,000.00; and

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were originally received, opened and read in public on Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time for Option A- Pharmacy Service for Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center, Option B- Furnish & Deliver Generic Drugs, Brand Name Drugs & Controlled Substance Drugs on a Computerized Control & Containment Pharmaceutical Dispensing System for Somerset County Jail Contract No. CC-34-01; and

WHEREAS, Union Avenue Legend Pharmacy, 433 W. Union Avenue, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 and Y & S Pharmacy Services, Inc., 122 North York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040 has met the necessary requirements of the County specifications in an efficient and quality manner during the first and second terms. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bids as submitted by the following be extended for the third and final consecutive year based on the lowest total cost for:

Union Avenue Pharmacy:

Option A- Pharmacy Service for Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center AWP, Red Book Minus 15% from 2001 Edition

Total amount not to exceed $50,000.00

Y & S Pharmacy Services Inc.:

Option B- Furnish & Deliver Generic Drugs, Brand Name Drugs & Controlled Substance Drugs on a Computerized Control & Containment Pharmaceutical Dispensing System for Somerset County Jail

Total amount not to exceed $115,000.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contracts and the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue Purchase Orders as needed per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form by County Counsel.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-395 RESOLUTION OPEN END CONTRACT 16 AMBULATORY / 2 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE PASSENGER ACCESSIBLE MINI-BUSES, CONTRACT #CC-35-03 CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID #2-SOCCP 27

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board and made a part hereof, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line items (02-G378-683-09401-03) $154,141.00 (04-A020-683-05102-02 PLA6830-23) $2,111.03 (04-A030-683-05102-03-A6830-23) $175,493.97; and

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time for the furnishing of Open End Contract 16 Ambulatory / 2 Wheelchair Accessible Passenger Accessible Mini-Buses, Contract #CC-35-03, Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP; and

WHEREAS, four (4) bidders submitted proposals; and

WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the Director of Transportation and it was determined that the low bid as submitted by Rohrer Bus Sales; second low bid as submitted by Arcola Sales & Service Corp. and third low bid as submitted by Wolfington Body Co., Inc. do not meet the requirements of the specifications.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders that the bid as submitted by the fourth lowest bidder being Jersey Bus Sales, Inc. meet all the necessary requirements of the specifications and therefore has been determined to be the lowest responsible bidder for:

Jersey Bus Sales Inc 2015 Route 206 Bordentown, NJ 08505 609-298-2987

Initial Order – 6 Unit Cost $55,291.00 $331,746.00

16 Ambulatory / 2 Wheelchair Accessible Passenger Accessible Mini-Buses 2003 Ford E450 / Girardin MB IV

Additional vehicle(s) to be purchased pending availability of funding

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract and the Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue Purchase Orders per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form by County Counsel.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-396 RESOLUTION LUMBER & SUPPLIES, CONTRACT #CC-34-02 SECOND AND FINAL YEAR OF TWO YEAR CONTRACT CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID #2-SOCCP

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item Facilities & Services Division (1-0201-165-05804-03) not to exceed $75,000.00 and Bridge Division (03-R211-452-05813-03) not to exceed $30,000.00; and 28

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were originally received, opened and read in public on Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 2:15 P.M prevailing time for Lumber & Supplies, Contract #CC-34-02, Co- operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP; and

WHEREAS, Diamond M Lumber Co., Inc., 1883 Route 38, Southampton, NJ 08088 and Bayway Lumber, 400 Ashton Ave., Linden, NJ 07036 have met the necessary requirements of the County specifications in an efficient and quality manner during the first term.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bid as submitted by Diamond M Lumber Co., Inc. and Bayway Lumber be and are hereby extended for the second consecutive year for the items as listed on the Schedule of Prices on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract and the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue Purchase Orders as needed per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form by County Counsel.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-397 RESOLUTION MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, SECURITY DOOR SYSTEMS AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT THE SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL CONTRACT #CC-02-03 FIRST YEAR OF THREE-YEAR CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item (1-0201-165-02605-03) $150,000.00; and

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 3:00 P.M. prevailing time for Maintenance & Repair Service Electronic Equipment, Security Door Systems and Fire Alarm System at the Somerset County Jail, Contract #CC-02-03; and WHEREAS, two (2) bidders submitted a proposal; and

WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the Director of Facilities & Services and it was determined that the bid as submitted by George A. Keene, Inc., 1101 Niagara Falls Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14226 meet the requirements of the County specifications.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bid as submitted by George A. Keene, Inc., Inc. be accepted based on the lowest cost for the following:

Maintenance & Repair Service Electronic Equipment, Security Door Systems and Fire Alarm System at the Somerset County Jail, Contract #CC-02-03

1st Yr / Month 12,500. / Year 150,000 2nd Yr / Month 13,000. / Year 156,000. 29

3rd Yr / Month 13,750. / Year 165,000. Hourly Rate for Work other than specified: Yr 1 72.45 Yr 2 76.81 Yr 3 79.98 Overtime Rate: Yr 1 108.67 Yr 2 115.21 Yr 3 119.97 Discount on Parts & Materials: (off National Standard Manufacturers Price List) % Yr 1 25 % Yr 2 25 % Yr 3 25

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract and the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue Purchase Orders as needed per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form by County Counsel.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-398 RESOLUTION NON-PERISHABLE FOOD AND SUPPLIES CONTRACT NO. CC-27-03

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item (01-0201-520-05808-03) not to exceed $40,000.00; and

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in pubic on Monday, June 16, 2003 at 3:30 P.M. prevailing time for Non-Perishable Food and Supplies, Contract No. CC-27- 03; and WHEREAS, six (6) bidders submitted proposals; and

WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the Food Service Maintenance Supervisor of the Jail and it was determined that the bids as submitted by Mivila Foods, 226 Getty Ave., Paterson, NJ 07503, H. Schrier & Co Inc, 4901 Glenwood Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11234, Karetas Foods, Inc., 1012 Tuckerton Court, Reading, PA 19605, US Food Service, 849 Newark Turnpike, Kearny, NJ 07032, and Shiff & Goldman Foods, 69 Veronica Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873 meets the requirements of the County specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bids as submitted by the above named vendors be and are hereby accepted based on the lowest unit cost for the items as listed on the Schedule of Prices on file in the Office of the 30

Clerk of the Board.

Non-Perishable Food and Supplies Contract No. CC-27-03

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-399 RESOLUTION 1- OPEN END CONTRACT 6000 LB FORKLIFT TRUCK, CONTRACT #CC-37-03 CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID #2-SOCCP

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item (03-R214-457-05001-03) $21,167.00; and

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Tuesday, June 24, 2001 at 3:45 P.M. prevailing time for the furnishing of 1- Open End Contract, 6000 Lb Forklift Truck, Contract #CC-37-03, Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP; and

WHEREAS, two (2) bidders submitted proposals; and

WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the Supervisor of Vehicle & Equipment and recommends that the low bid for the 6000 Lb Forklift Truck as submitted by Barclay Brand Ferdon be rejected based on extended delivery date (would necessitate increased cost due to interim rental requirements) and deviation from specifications (machine will not fit under catwalk in recycling).

NOW, THEREFORE, the bid of Barclay Brand Ferdon is hereby rejected.

WHEREAS, the bid as submitted by the second lowest bidder being Modern Handling Equipment of NJ, Inc. meets all the necessary requirements of the specifications and therefore has been determined to be the lowest responsible bidder for the following:

Modern Handling Equipment of NJ, Inc. 75 New Street Edison, NJ 08837-3563 732-738-9200

1- Open End Contract 6000 Lb Forklift Truck, Contract #CC-37-03 Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP 2003 Hyster H60X17

$21,167.00

Additional vehicle(s) to be purchased pending availability of funding 31

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract and the Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a Purchase Order per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form by County Counsel.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-400 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STATE CONTRACT PURCHASE OF RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES AND SCOTT AIR PAK EQUIPMENT

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this resolution such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item (02-G376-699- 05818-03) $137,681.80; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Office of Emergency Management wishes to purchase 17- MTS2000 Radios, 2- Charges, 42- Monitor IV Pagers, 15- Scott #804848-0302 Air Pak 50, 4.5, and 10- Scott #805262-04 Envoy Radiocom for Motorola MTS2000 from authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Co-operative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP; and

WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units is authorized by Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S. 40:11-12; and

WHEREAS, Motorola Communications, 85 Harristown Rd, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 has been awarded New Jersey State Contract No. A53804 as an authorized dealer for Radio Communication Equipment and Accessories and Scott Aviation, Div. of Scott Technologies, Inc., 309 W Crowell St., Monroe, NC 28112 has been awarded New Jersey State Contract No. A53083 as an authorized dealer for Firefighter Protective Clothing and Equipment; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Management recommends the utilization of these contracts on the grounds that they represent the best price available through the State Contract; and WHEREAS, the actual cost for the radios and accessories is expected not to exceed $64,732.80 and the cost for the Scott Air Pak Equipment is expected not to exceed $72,949.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that Motorola Communications be awarded a contract for the radios and accessories and Scott Aviation, Div. of Scott Technologies, Inc. be awarded a contract for the Scott Air Pak Equipment; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contracts and the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue Purchase Orders.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-401 32

RESOLUTION RECONSTRUCTION OF CEDAR GROVE LANE, COUNTY ROUTE NO. 619, FROM NEW BRUNSWICK ROAD TO EASTON AVENUE, TOWNSHHIP OF FRANKLIN STATE OF NEW JERSEY, CONTRACT #03009

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line items (04-A021-454-08017-02-PL-61901-08) $1,677,730.36 (County Capital Funds); and

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Tuesday July 1, 2003 at 3:00 P.M. prevailing time for Reconstruction of Cedar Grove Lane (County Route 619), from New Brunswick Road to Easton Avenue, Located in the Township of Franklin, State of New Jersey, Contract No.03009; and

WHEREAS, thirteen (13) bidders submitted proposals; and

WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the County Engineer and it was determined that the bid as submitted by Assuncao Bros., Inc., 29 Wood Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820 meet the requirements of the County specifications.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bid as submitted by Assuncao Bros., Inc. be and is hereby accepted based on the lowest total cost for:

Reconstruction of Cedar Grove Lane (County Route 619), from New Brunswick Road to Easton Avenue Located in the Township of Franklin County of Somerset, State of New Jersey Contract No. 03009

$1,677,730.36

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract and the Purchasing Agent upon receipt of a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the amount of $1,677,730.36 is hereby authorized to issue a Purchase Order per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form by County Council.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-402 RESOLUTION COMBINATION SEWER CLEANER FOR VARIOUS CO-OP MEMBERS CONTRACT #CC-36-03

WHEREAS, the County was requested to bid for a combination sewer cleaner on behalf of members of #2-S0CCP; and whereas, sealed bids were received, opened and read in public on Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 3:30 P.M. prevailing time for Contract No. CC-36-03; and

WHEREAS, two (2) bidders submitted proposals; and

WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the Director of Vehicle Maintenance and a Co-op member and it was determined that the low bid of $219,337.00 as submitted by Eagle Equipment 33

Inc. meets the requirements of the county specifications; and

WHEREAS a different machine bid by Jet-Vac, Inc. may meet requirements of other co-op members.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bids as submitted by the following be and are hereby accepted on behalf of the Co-op members:

Primary: Eagle Equipment Inc. 3388 Rt. 22 W Somerville, NJ 08876 (908) 203-5211 2004 International 7400 & 2003 VanCon V390/1000: $219,337.00

Secondary: Jet-Vac Inc. 402 Marshall St. Paterson, NJ 07503 1-800-577-1841

2003 Vactor 2110-2 Stage & 2003 International 7400: $229,419.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper master contract. THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MRS. COYLE INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-403 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MARKETING OF RECYCLED HDPE NATURAL PLASTIC MATERIALS GENERATED BY THE SOMERSET COUNTY RECYCLING PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the County has elicited price quotes for the marketing of recycled plastic materials from various Vendors and negotiated with those Vendors in order to obtain the highest and most responsible Vendor to recycle Plastic for the County; and

WHEREAS, it was determined by the County that as a result of their negotiations with the Vendors that GRAHAM RECYCLING was the highest responsible Vendor to submit a price quote to the County; and

WHEREAS, Somerset County is desirous of retaining GRAHAM RECYCLING on a three (3) month contract basis to market HDPE Natural recyclable plastic for the Recycling Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders as follows:

1. The price as submitted by be and is hereby accepted based on the highest total revenues for the marketing of HDPE Natural plastic generated by the Somerset County Recycling Program as set forth below: Contracting Price Product (cents per pound) HDPE Nat. .165 34

2. This Agreement shall commence on July 16, 2003 and terminate October 15, 2003.

3. The Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized and directed to execute an Agreement by and between the County and GRAHAM RECYCLING, 505 Windsor Street, York, PA 17403 for the marketing of recyclable HDPE Natural plastic, the aforesaid Agreement being approved as to form and content by County Counsel, on file with the Clerk of the Board, which provides for pickup, transportation and marketing of recyclable materials from the County's Recycling Center.

4. Notice of the award shall be published in the Somerset County Messenger Gazette as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. FONTANA, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MRS. COYLE INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-404 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MARKETING OF RECYCLED HDPE PIGMENTED PLASTIC MATERIALS GENERATED BY THE SOMERSET COUNTY RECYCLING PROGRAM

WHEREAS, it was determined by the County that as a result of their negotiations with the Vendors that Ensley Corporation was the highest responsible Vendor to submit a price quote to the County; and WHEREAS, Somerset County is desirous of retaining Ensley Corporation on a three (3) month contract basis to market HDPE pigmented recyclable plastic for the Recycling Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders as follows:

1. The price as submitted by be and is hereby accepted based on the highest total revenues for the marketing of HDPE pigmented plastic generated by the Somerset County Recycling Program as set forth below: Contracting Price Product (cents per pound) HDPE Pig. .1326

2. This Agreement shall commence on July 16, 2003 and terminate October 15, 2003.

3. The Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized and directed to execute an Agreement by and between the County and Ensley Corporation, P.O. Box 2555, 2756 Barclay Circle, North Canton, Ohio 44720 for the marketing of recyclable HDPE Pigmented plastic, the aforesaid Agreement being approved as to form and content by County Counsel, on file with the Clerk of the Board, which provides for pickup, transportation and marketing of recyclable materials from the County's Recycling Center.

4. Notice of the award shall be published in the Somerset County Messenger Gazette as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. FONTANA, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 35

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. SCHERER INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-405 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION TO R03-353 ADOPTED JUNE 17, 2003 ENTITLED "EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH SOMERSET COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS FOR A TOTAL OF $30,000 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004 FOR THE TWILIGHT PROGRAM AS CONTAINED IN THE 2003 COUNTY BUDGET" TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $37,000 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2003- 2004

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the 2003 budget of the County of Somerset. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset does hereby authorize the Director and the Clerk of the Board subject to the adoption of the 2003 County Budget to execute a contract, a copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board with: Somerset County Vocational Technical Schools for the provision of the Twilight Program services for the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. And appropriating an additional amount of $37,000.00, line item 618.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. FONTANA, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAINED: ZABOROWSKI

MR. SCHERER INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-406 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LETTERS OF AGREEMENT WITH VARIOUS MUNICPAL YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSIONS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2003 TO DECEMBER 31, 2003

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the 2003 budget of the County of Somerset. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset does hereby authorize the Director and the Clerk of the Board to execute a letter of agreement with the following municipalities Bernards Township, Bernardsville Borough, Bound Brook Borough, Franklin Township, Green Brook Township, Somerville Borough, and Watchung Borough a copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board with:

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MRS. COYLE, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. SCHERER INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-407 RESOLUTION AWARD CONTRACTS 2002 JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION FAMILY COURT FUNDS 36

COMPETITIVE CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the designated 2002 grant account; and WHEREAS, two sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on June 12, 2003 at 12:00 P.M. prevailing time for the substance abuse treatment group in North Plainfield and on- site evaluations at the Somerset County Department of Probation, and

WHEREAS, the proposals were reviewed by a committee of ten and ranked pursuant to the Evaluation Report on file with the Clerk of the Board, and the Committee and County Clerk have determined that the proposals as submitted by Somerset Treatment Services and Somerset County Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependency demonstrate superiority in the proposal detail.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the aforesaid proposals are hereby accepted for a cost of:

$2,500 to Somerset Treatment Services for a substance abuse treatment group in North Plainfield

$4,550 to Somerset Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependency for substance abuse evaluations at the Somerset County Department of Probation

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract approved as to form by County Counsel and the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue Purchase Orders as needed per proposal; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a notice of contract award be published as required by 40A11-4.5g.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MRS. COYLE, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. SCHERER INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-408 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR NEW JERSEY STATE JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION TO COVER COST OF COALITION FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE NORTHEAST REGION TRAINING CONFERENCE

WHEREAS, an allocation of up to $57,000 is available through the State Juvenile Justice Commission; and,

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset agrees to accept the Funds to be used to support the Coalition for Juvenile Justice Northeast Region Training Conference to be held on August 18 to 23, 2003.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Director and the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset be authorized to accept the funding from the State of New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission at a cost not to exceed $57,000 and to execute contracts with said Commission and any subcontracts with subcontractors for the provision of services.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MRS. COYLE, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER 37

NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. SCHERER INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-409 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMISSION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS OF ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (PACT) TO THE CONSUMERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY BY RICHARD HALL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services, has distributed an RFP to provide Programs of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) to the consumers of Somerset County; and

WHEREAS, the DMHS, is seeking to fund one grant in Somerset County in the amount of $404,000 beginning January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004; and

WHEREAS, the Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center has developed a proposal in response to the RFA in a competitive effort to provide this service to the consumers of Somerset County; and WHEREAS, said RFP will not exceed $624,000 including DMHS funding of $404,000 and $220,000 Medicaid reimbursement with no match from the County; and

WHEREAS, consumers of Somerset County will benefit from the Program of Assertive Community Treatment services for individuals with serious mental illness which require additional supports/services to maintain community placement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Somerset County approve the submission of a competitive Request for Application by the Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center to the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services. THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MRS. COYLE WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. SCHERER INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-410 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CARRIER CLINIC AND THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset desires to amend its prior agreement R03-355 with Carrier Clinic for the purpose of reimbursing Carrier for certain charges incurred for the transport and provision of ambulance service on a 24-hour basis for patient requiring transfer to acute care or long-term mental health institutions which was previously contracted for directly by the County with other providers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders are hereby authorized to execute the Modification to Agreement with regard to the purpose of reimbursing Carrier for certain charges incurred for the transport and provision of ambulance service on a 24-hour basis for patients requiring transfer to acute care or long-term mental health institutions which was contracted by Carrier in an agreement with Able Medical Transportation, Inc., a copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board. 38

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MRS. COYLE, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-411 RESOLUTION DECLARING YEAR 2004 HOLIDAYS

WHEREAS, the Human Resources Director and the Director of Finance and Administration have reviewed the Holidays in accordance with the Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual, and recommend the following Holiday Calendar for the year 2004:

Year’s New Day Thursday January 1 King’s Birthday Monday January 19 Lincoln’s Birthday Thursday February 12 Washington’s Birthday Monday February 16 Good Friday Friday April 9 Memorial Day Monday May 31 Independence Day Monday July 5 Labor Day Monday September 6 Columbus Day Monday October 11 Election Day Tuesday November 2 Veteran’s Day Thursday November 11 Thanksgiving Thursday November 25 Thanksgiving Friday Friday November 26 Christmas Eve Day Thursday December 23 Christmas Day Friday December 24

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, that the Holiday Calendar be hereby adopted and approved for the calendar year 2004; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Holiday Calendar be distributed to the various Somerset County Divisions, Offices, Departments Heads, Division Heads and Employees with the note that the County will close the offices in observance of the holidays as listed on the Holiday Calendar; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Holiday Calendar be sent to the various boards and commissions who have responsibilities for their own personnel with the request that they be considered for possible adoption for their various employee groups.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. FONTANA, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-412 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS WITH A GRAND TOTAL OF $14,706,640.29

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset ratifies the payment of claims for:

CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT DATE 39

035462-035478 $1,241,171.13 JUNE 20, 2003 035743-035752 $279,222.45 JUNE 25, 2003 036158-036170 $856,575.93 JULY 3, 2003 036335-036337 $22,350.00 JULY 9, 2003

$2,399,319.51

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay: CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT DATE 035483-053738 $4,502,347.01 JUNE 27, 2003 035812-036036 $1,507,673.77 JULY 4, 2003 036175-036330 $3,676,020.93 JULY 11, 2003 036344-036545 $2,621,279.07 JULY18, 2003

$12,307,320.78 including Capital Expenditures and said checks having been reviewed and certified for payment by a majority of the members of the Board.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MRS. COYLE, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAINED: SCHERER ON WHOLE LIST PALMER ON #35471 FONTANA ON #35920, 36166, 36350, 36430

MR. FONTANA INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-413 RESOLUTION REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT O'CONNELL FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOT 34 BLOCK 171, HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Park Commission is charged with the primary responsibility of implementing the County’s “Parks”, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan”; and

WHEREAS, there are occasions for the Commission to consider and evaluate the purchase of real property that is determined to be consistent with the intent and purpose of the County’s Master Plan; and WHEREAS, said Lot 34, Block 171, Hillsborough Township has been identified in the County’s “Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan” as an integral component of a project known as the “Sourland Mountain Preserve”; and

WHEREAS, representatives of Somerset County have negotiated a purchase price for the parcel owned by Robert O'Connell, consisting of approximately 3.34 acres in the amount of $77,600.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders authorizes the execution of an agreement by and between The County of Somerset and Robert O'Connell authorizing the purchase of 3.34 acres of land known as Lot 34 in Block 171 in Hillsborough Township for the sum of $77,600.00 as well as associated costs in an amount not to exceed 5% of the purchase price; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the form of the Agreement shall be acceptable to County Counsel. 40

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. FONTANA INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-414 RESOLUTION REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM F. HUNT, JR., DONALD A. HUNT, THOMAS B. HUNT AND AGNES ELIZABETH PELLECHIO FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 117, RARITAN OROUGH

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Park Commission is charged with the primary responsibility of implementing the County’s “Parks”, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan”; and

WHEREAS, there are occasions for the Commission to consider and evaluate the purchase of real property that is determined to be consistent with the intent and purpose of the County’s Master Plan; and WHEREAS, said Lots 3 and 4, Block 117, Borough of Raritan has been identified in the County’s “Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan” as an integral component of a project known as the “Raritan River Greenway”; and

WHEREAS, representatives of Somerset County have negotiated a purchase price for the parcel owned by William F. Hunt, Jr., Donald A. Hunt, Thomas B. Hunt and Agnes Elizabeth Pellechio, consisting of approximately 10.695 acres in the amount of $244,800.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders authorizes the execution of an agreement by and between The County of Somerset and William F. Hunt, Jr. et al authorizing the purchase of 10.695 acres of land known as Lots 3 and 4 in Block 117 in Raritan Borough for the sum of $244,800.00 as well as associated costs in an amount not to exceed 5% of the purchase price; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the form of the Agreement shall be acceptable to County Counsel. THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. FONTANA INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-415 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND ARTHUR L. SUTTON and JAMES D. SUTTON

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset desires to enter into a License Agreement with Arthur L. Sutton and James D. Sutton which would permit Arthur L. Sutton and James D. Sutton to use a portion of the property located on County Route 614 in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset and Arthur L. Sutton and James D. Sutton have proposed a consideration for the execution of a License Agreement, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Freeholder Clerk of the County of Somerset. 41

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders are hereby authorized to execute the License Agreement with Arthur L. Sutton and James D. Sutton which would permit Arthur L. Sutton and James D. Sutton to use a portion of the property located at County Route 614 in the Township of Bridgewater, on file with the Clerk of the Board.

This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. SCHERER, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. FONTANA INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION:

R03-416 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SOMERSET COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $846,535 FROM THE 2003 OPEN SPACE, RECREATION, FARMLAND AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders has established the Somerset County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund to further the preservation of open space, farmland, and historic resources in Somerset County; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders has established the Historic Preservation Grant Program to assist the County, municipalities and non-profit organizations in the preservation of historic resources; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders are allocating $850,000 for the 2003 round of the Historic Preservation Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholder have previously allocated an emergency grant of $3,465 to Meadows Foundation for the Hageman Carriage House; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders has authorized the distribution of grant applications to municipalities, non-profit organizations and Somerset County; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders has established an application review process which requires the review of applications by the Historic Preservation Grant Program Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission has reviewed the applications submitted and the recommendations of the Historic Preservation Grant Program Advisory Committee and has by official action, made recommendations to the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders; and WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders has reviewed and considered all comments and recommendations of the Cultural & Heritage Commission and have prepared a list of grant awards and administrative costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders that they approve the 2003 Historic Preservation Grant Program awards as follows:

Friends of the Jacobus $24,600 for the Jacobus Vanderveer House located in Bedminster Vanderveer House: Township

Somerset Art Association: $12,000 for the Pluckemin School House located Bedminster Township

Somerset County Park $54,000 for the Van Camp Farmstead located in Branchburg 42

Commission: Township

Branchburg Township $115,000 for the Andrew Ten Eyck House located in Branchburg Historical Society: Township

Township of Branchburg: $34,895 for the South Branch School House in Branchburg Township

Heritage Trail Association: $108,150 for the Van Horne House located in Bridgewater Township

Meadows Foundation, Inc.: $122,200 for the Wyckoff Garretson House located in Franklin Township

Meadows Foundation, Inc.: $86,690 for the Hageman Barn located in Franklin Township

Borough of Millstone: $37,000 for the Millstone Borough Hall located in Millstone Borough

Borough of North Plainfield: $89,000 for the Van Deventer-Brunson House (Vermeule Mansion) in North Plainfield Borough

Rocky Hill Community $125,000 for the Rocky Hill Community House located in Group: Rocky Hill Borough

South Bound Brook Borough: $24,000 for the Abraham Staats House Located in South Bound Brook Borough and $14,000 for administration and legal expenses.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, following review and approval by County Counsel, does authorize execution of the Grant Agreements for the aforementioned grant awards; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders does authorize and direct the Treasurer of Somerset County to deposit the awarded funds in the amount of $846,535 into the appropriate accounts to be available for the purpose of preserving the selected historic sites and upon execution of the required Grant Agreements and satisfaction of all requirements contained therein, does authorize and direct the Treasurer of Somerset County to release allocated funds to be spent in accordance with the executed grant agreements; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to all grantees and the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. ZABOROWSKI, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-417 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ARBITRATION AWARD IN THE MATTER OF SOMERSET COUNTY AND SOMERSET COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICERS FOP #39 JANUARY 1, 2002 TO DECEMBER 31, 2004

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset has been in negotiations with the Somerset County Sheriff's Officers FOP#39; and

WHEREAS, John E. Coley, Esquire, Attorney representing the County of Somerset County, and Susan E. Dobrinsky and John Middleton, representing the County of Somerset County in negotiations, recommends adoption of the Arbitration Award; and

WHEREAS, the County and Sheriff's Officers FOP #39 have agreed upon all the terms and conditions for an employment contract for the period from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 43

2004, which has been prepared by John E. Coley, Esquire and approved by County Counsel.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Arbitration dated March 01, 2003 between Somerset County and the Sheriff's Officers FOP#39, is hereby accepted and agreed to by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset County that the Sheriff's Officers FOP#39 members are authorized to receive retroactive pay in accordance with the employment contract upon execution of the Arbitrator's Award; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset County that the County enter into the employment contract with the Sheriff's Officers FOP#39 for the period of January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2004 as approved by counsel and County Counsel and that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute said contract after the same is executed by Sheriff's Officers FOP#39 representing the employees.

THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. FONTANA, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R03-418 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CONTRACT IN THE MATTER OF SOMERSET COUNTY, AND THE PROSECUTOR’S SUPERIOR OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION JANUARY 1, 2003 TO DECEMBER 31, 2003

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset has been in negotiations with the Prosecutor’s Superior Officers Association and negotiations; and

WHEREAS, Mark Diana, Esquire, attorney representing the County of Somerset and Susan E. Dobrinsky, Director of Human Resources, representing the County of Somerset in the negotiations, recommends adoption of the Memorandum of Agreement and Contract; and

WHEREAS, the County and the Association have agreed upon all terms and conditions for an employment contract for the period of January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003, which has been prepared by Mark Diana, Esquire and approved by County Counsel.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Contract dated June 23, 2003 between Somerset County and the Prosecutor’s Superior Officers Association is hereby accepted and agreed to by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that members of the Prosecutor’s Superior Officers Association are authorized to receive retroactive pay in accordance with the employment contract upon execution of the Contract by the Association and the Board of Chosen Freeholders; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the County enter into the employment contract with the Prosecutor’s Superior Officers Association for the period of January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003 as approved by labor counsel for the County and County Counsel and that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute said contract. THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. FONTANA, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 44

YEAS: ZABOROWSKI, SCHERER, FONTANA, COYLE, PALMER NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

There being no further business, upon motion made and duly seconded the meeting was adjourned.

Barbara A. Lucas Clerk of the Board