D. Bilal Beasley Adrianne Davis

ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS HALL OF RECORDS, ROOM 558 465 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., BLVD. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 ______(973) 621-4486 (973) 621-5695 (FAX)

D. BILAL BEASLEY ADRIANNE DAVIS RALPH R. CAPUTO CLERK OF THE BOARD CAROL Y. CLARK SAMUEL GONZALEZ ALBERTUS JENKINS MURIEL M. SHORE BLONNIE R. WATSON PATRICIA SEBOLD, VICE PRESIDENT JOHNNY JONES, PRESIDENT

ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2004 - 7:00 P.M.

FAIRFIELD TOWN HALL

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

SALUTE TO FLAG *** MOMENT OF SILENCE

ROLL CALL

CERTIFICATION OF CLERK

Clerk of the Board presents the President with Certification

A. TOPIC OF DISCUSSION (NONE)

B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS FOR ACTION ONLY

C. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. O-04-0011

*** ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE BY THE COUNTY OF ESSEX OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE ESSEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY TO EFFECTUATE THE HILLTOP REDEVELOPMENT PLAN

PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. O-04-0012

*** ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE BY THE COUNTY OF ESSEX OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE BOROUGH OF NORTH CALDWELL TO EFFECTUATE THE CONFERENCE MEETING 2 JULY 14, 2004 HILLTOP REDEVELOPMENT PLAN

D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (Listing Only)

1. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ESSEX COUNTY DISTRICT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO INCLUDE A SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY, OWNED BY LEMCOR, INC.

E. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

1. ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARY ORDINANCE #0-02-0016

2. BOND ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $20,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE COUNTY FOR FINANCING VARIOUS GREEN ACRES PROJECTS IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY

3. AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 98-0034 TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF COUNTY RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE, RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ESSEX COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM WITHOUT LIMITATION

F. RESOLUTIONS

1. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, HOSPITAL CENTER DIVISION – CONTRACT WITH TURNING POINT, INC., TO PROVIDE A MENTALLY ILL CHEMICAL ABUSERS (MICA) DAY PROGRAM TO PATIENTS AT THE HOSPITAL CENTER – JANUARY 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2004 - $7,620.00

2. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL AFFAIRS – AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO GREEN ACRES GRANT FOR IMPROVEMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY PARKS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

3. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & REHABILITATION, COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION – CONTRACT WITH MICHAEL FESTA, PH.D., FOR THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED HEALTH OFFICER – MAY 26, 2004 – MAY 25, 2005 - $50,000.00

4. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE – AMENDMENT TO HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION SERVICES CONTRACT COUNTY OF ESSEX – HEALTH NET HMO - ADDING $250,000.00

5. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES TO PAIGE PLUS, LLC, FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2004 – DECEMBER 31, 2004 AT AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00

*** 6. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO REPLACE THE RADIO TOWER IN EAGLE ROCK RESERVATION TO SABRE COMMUNICATIONS, CORP., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - $1,217,960.00

*** 7. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN ARENA TO MAZZOCHI WRECKING, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER - $161,900.00 CONFERENCE MEETING 3 JULY 14, 2004

*** 8. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2 BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX AND GREGORY COMITO AND ASSOCIATES FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR SOUTH MOUNTAIN ARENA REHABILITATION PROJECT – ADDING $229,360.00

9. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE THE ADDITIONAL COST FOR THE RENTAL OF FRONT END LOADERS TO TRICO EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - $33,000.00

10. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE TO ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE CORP. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, EXERCISING 2ND YEAR OPTION, FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $295,156.00

11. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO REHABILITATE THE HEATING SYSTEM AT BRANCH BROOK GREENHOUSE TO LIBERTY MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - $190,999.00

12. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT OF THE NEW CHILLER SYSTEM AT THE NEW COURTS BUILDING TO NEW JERSEY TRANE SERVICES, EXERCISING ITS 2ND YEAR OPTION, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, FOR THE PERIOD JULY 17, 2004 THROUGH JULY 16, 2005, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $90,000.00

13. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE (1) FRONT END LOADER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SEELY EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO., UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A49083 - $114,667.00

14. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH A 72” SIDE DISCHARGE MOWER DECK FOR TORO GRANDMASTER 300 SERIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO STORR TRACTOR COMPANY, UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A58309 - $3,819.00

15. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE EXTERMINATING SERVICES TO THE COUNTY OF ESSEX TO ALLIANCE PEST CONTROL, INC., EXERCISING 2ND YEAR OPTION – NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.00

16. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF GUIDE RAIL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO J. FLETCHER CREAMER & SONS, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER – NOT TO EXCEED $125,705.00

17. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ENGINEERING DIVISION – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROHIBITION OF LEFT TURNS FROM THE DRIVEWAY FOR 80 MAIN STREET TO MT. PLEASANT AVENUE AND TRAFFIC TURNING LEFT FROM THE 80 MAIN STREET DRIVEWAY IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE

18. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ENGINEERING DIVISION – CONTRACT WITH PARSONS BRINKERHOFF TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MUNICIPAL STORM WATER CONFERENCE MEETING 4 JULY 14, 2004 REGULATION PROGRAM – NOT TO EXCEED $143,390.00

*** 19. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS ROOFS AT WEEQUAHIC PARK TO INTEGRITY ROOFING, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE & RESPONSIBLE BIDDER – NOT TO EXCEED $144,000.00

*** 20. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE FOUR (4) TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODERNIZATIONS IN WEST CALDWELL, N.J., TO FOGGIA SUPREME ELECTRIC, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE & RESPONSIBLE BIDDER - $1,461,585.65

21. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT WITH BOSWELL ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE 2004 ROADWAY RESURFACING & INCIDENTAL PROGRAM - $219,760.00

22. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT WITH SCHOOR, DEPALMA, ENGINEERS, INC., TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING & INSPECTION SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COUNTY TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECTS - $212,818.56

23. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH SGS GROUP DEVELOPMENT AND PLEASANTDALE CHATEAU DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT EAGLE ROCK AVENUE AND OVAL ROAD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE

*** 24. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE REHABILITATION OF IVY HILL PARK, NEWARK, NJ, TO LET IT GROW, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - $1,116,900.00

25. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX AND THE TOWNSHIP OF MILLBURN

*** 26. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING DIVISION – CONTRACT WITH MASER CONSULTING P.A. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES IN THE CROSS ACCEPTANCE PROCESS WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY - $50,000.00

27. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE SECOND CHANCE MODEL PRISM LEVEL SPIKE 1 STAB VEST BODY ARMOR TO RAYS SPORT SHOP, INC., UNDER NJ STATE CONTRACT #A46903, FOR THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES - $13,070.10

28. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – PURCHASE OF NEW JERSEY TRANSIT DISCOUNTED ONE-WAY BUS TICKETS FOR THE PRISONER RELEASE PROGRAM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, AT AN AGGREGATE COST NOT TO EXCEED $35,000.00

29. OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF – GRANT AWARD FROM THE NJ OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT COUNTY LEVEL “SPECIAL NEEDS” PLANNING

30. 2004 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NJ OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - $10,000.00 CONFERENCE MEETING 5 JULY 14, 2004 31. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT TO PROVIDE ONE (1) ITI FIBER OPTIC SCOPE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF TO ANDESCO SALES, INC. - $23,500.00

32. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO EXTEND CONTRACT PERIOD FOR MAINTENANCE OF INTEGRATED SECURITY SYSTEM AT GIBRALTAR BUILDING WITH TAC AMERICA, INC., FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF, FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH JULY 31, 2004

33. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF INTEGRATED BUILDING, SECURITY CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AT THE GIBRALTAR BUILDING FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF TO TAC AMERICA, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER - AUGUST 1, 2004 THROUGH JULY 31, 2005 – NOT TO EXCEED $255,327.41

34. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER DRAGER HAZMAT MASKS AND CARTRIDGES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO GEN EL INDUSTRIES, INC., UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A53083 - $1,485.00

35. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AMENDMENT REQUESTING A SECOND EXTENSION FOR THE RENTAL OF THREE (3) TRAILERS FROM WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN, INC., FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF, FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 27, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2004, FOR AN ADDITIONAL $8,760.00

36. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT TO FURNISH AND DELIVER DRAGER BRAND FULL FACE RESPIRATORS AND ESCAPE HOODS TO GEN EL INDUSTRIES, INC., UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A53084, FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - $733,500.00

37. 2004 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES - $2,109,525.00 MID-YEAR ALLOCATION

38. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT DIVISION – GRANT AWARD FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR IN WFNJ-DOL FUNDS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2004

39. 2004 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM NJ DEPARTMENT OF LABOR IN WFNJ-DOL FUNDS - $7,504,541.00

40. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT DIVISION – GRANT AWARD FROM THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF LABOR IN WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT FUNDS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2004

41. 2004 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF LABOR – WIA FUNDS - $3,180,043.00

42. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT – SUBGRANT AGREEMENTS WITH (8) EIGHT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR TWO HUNDRED (200) ESSEX COUNTY YOUNGSTERS FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005, IN SUBGRANT AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED $183,600.00 CONFERENCE MEETING 6 JULY 14, 2004 43. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT DIVISION – CONTRACT WITH JANUS SOLUTIONS FOR $75,000.00 TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ESSEX COUNTY ONE-STOP CENTER - JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 1, 2005

44. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT DIVISION – CONTRACT WITH THIRTEEN (13) WELFARE-TO-WORK SERVICE PROVIDERS UTILIZING A TOTAL $1,404,527 IN FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE COUNTY BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004

45. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT DIVISION – CONTRACT WITH TWENTY-ONE (21) WELFARE-TO-WORK SERVICE PROVIDERS UTILIZING A TOTAL $2,767,689.00 IN FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE COUNTY BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004

46. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT DIVISION – GRANT AWARD FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE WELFARE-TO-WORK SERVICES FOR TANF RECIPIENTS FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005

47. 2004 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES WORK FIRST NJ TANF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 TO BE UTILIZED DURING THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005 IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,912,056.00

48. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT DIVISION – PURCHASE OF NJ TRANSIT MONTHLY TWO-ZONE BUS PASSES AND NJ TRANSIT BUS SCRIP TICKETS FOR WFNJ PARTICIPANTS UTILIZING A TOTAL OF $84,159.00 IN FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE COUNTY BY THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004

49. DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, WELFARE DIVISION – GRANT AWARD FROM THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (DYFS), FOR HOMELESS & SPECIAL SERVICES – JANUARY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004

50. 2004 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DYFS) - $258,228.00

51. DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, WELFARE DIVISION – GRANT RENEWAL FROM THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM & DRUG DEPENDENCE (NACDD) – NEW JERSEY, TO FUND A SECURITY OFFICER FOR THE DIVISION OF WELFARE – JULY 1, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005

52. 2004 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ALCOHOLISM & DRUG DEPENDENCE (NCADD) – NEW JERSEY - $34,836.00

53. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE CURRENT CONTRACT FOR TOWING AND STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES WITH PARKWAY VIEW/PARKWAY TOWING FOR THE PERIOD MAY 22, 2004 THROUGH JULY 21, 2004 – GENERATING REVENUE OF $4,866.68 CONFERENCE MEETING 7 JULY 14, 2004 54. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE TOWING AND STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO TWIN INC., T/A TWIN TOWING FOR THE COUNTY OF ESSEX FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM COMMENCING JULY 22, 2004 THROUGH JULY 21, 2006 - GENERATING REVENUE OF $32,564.00 PER YEAR

55. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE ONE (1) KYROCERA MITA KM-7530 DIGITAL COPIER TO KYROCERA MITA AMERICA, UNDER NJ STATE CONTRACT #A53090, FOR THE ESSEX COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS - $16,607.00

56. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT FOR COSTS THROUGH JUNE 2004 IN THE CASE OF ESSEX COUNTY JAIL INMATES V. AMATO TO WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, PA. – COURT ORDERED $421.50

57. OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT FOR THE COSTS OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2004 TO GLEN FRIESON IN THE AMOUNT OF $375.00

*** 58. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE A FOOD CONCESSION AT BYRNE GOLF COURSE TO TERRENCE E, THE HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, COMMENCING TWO (2) YEARS FROM DATE OF AWARD – GENERATING REVENUE OF $13,212.06 (1ST YEAR) AND $13,872.66 (2ND YEAR) - TOTAL $27,084.72

59. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER WINDOW AIR CONDITIONING UNITS FOR ESSEX COUNTY TO APPLIANCE BROKERS, LTD, AND COLLEGE TV, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR EACH ITEM, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD AUGUST 1, 2004 – JULY 31, 2005, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00

60. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER GARBAGE AND TRASH CAN LINERS TO PABCO INDUSTRIES, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR ESSEX COUNTY, COMMENCING ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF AWARD - $23,521.65

61. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROCURE OFFICE FURNITURE AND OFFICE SYSTEMS TO COUNTY BUSINESS SYSTEMS AND MILLER DESK UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A57047 AND #A56340, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $204,909.30

62. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER OFFICE SEATING/CHAIRS FOR THE OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TO GROUPE LACASSE, LLC, UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A56344 - $27,852.00

63. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE TELEPHONE CABLING REFURBISHING FOR CHILD SUPPORT OFFICES AT THE HALL OF RECORDS TO NEXTIRA ONE, LLC, UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A42296, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WELFARE - $27,426.33 CONFERENCE MEETING 8 JULY 14, 2004 64. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO HODGES PARTY RENTAL FOR THE RENTAL OF A TENT - $940.00

65. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER FOUR (4) KYROCERA MITA DIGITAL COPIERS FOR THE HOSPITAL CENTER TO KYROCERA MITA AMERICA, UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A53090 - $34,168.00

66. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER A XEROX DIGITAL COPIER FOR THE OFFICE OF PURCHASING TO XEROX CORPORATION, UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A51145 - $11,897.00

67. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR COSTS BY THE ABNEY COMMITTEE TO CASTANO QUIGLEY, LLC – COURT ORDERED - $300.00

68. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT FOR COSTS THROUGH MARCH 31, 2004, IN THE CASE OF ESSEX COUNTY JAIL INMATES V. AMATO TO WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, PA. – COURT ORDERED - $150.55

69. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER A NEW TELEPHONE VOICE AND DATA SYSTEM TO JOHNSTON COMMUNICATIONS, UNDER NJ STATE CONTRACT #A2287, FOR THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE - $22,156.56

70. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH, DELIVER, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EIGHT (8) COIN-OPERATED AND CARD READER SYSTEM TO QUALTECH DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, INC., EXERCISING ITS 2ND YEAR OPTION FOR THE ESSEX COUNTY REGISTER, FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 4, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2005, GENERATING REVENUE - $86,000.00

71. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL MONIES TO COVER THE COST OF THE PENDING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, UNDER OMNIBUS RESOLUTION – ADDING $600,000.00

72. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL MONIES FOR THE MICROFILMING OF DOCKET BOOKS FOR THE SURROGATE’S COURT, UNDER OMNIBUS RESOLUTION, TO FIRST OCCUPATIONAL CENTER OF NEW JERSEY – ADDING $33,743.00

73. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL MONIES TO PURCHASE RADIO EQUIPMENT, UNDER OMNIBUS RESOLUTION, FROM VARIOUS NJ STATE CONTRACT VENDORS – ADDING $60,000.00

74. OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL – RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE TO THE BOROUGH OF NORTH CALDWELL OF APPROXIMATELY 5.584 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN BLOCK 10, LOT 1.03 ON THE TAX MAP OF NORTH CALDWELL FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL

75. OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL – RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE TO THE TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GROVE OF APPROXIMATELY 30.48 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN BLOCK 11, LOT 1, BLOCK 12, LOT 1, BLOCK 101 LOT 1, BLOCK 100, LOT 3, RESPECTIVELY ON TAX MAP OF CEDAR GROVE FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL CONFERENCE MEETING 9 JULY 14, 2004 76. OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL – RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT TO THAT OFFICE OF AN AMOUNT OF $35,103,53 ANNUALLY TO FUND AN ADDITIONAL STAFF MEMBER TO WORK ON VIDEO CONFERENCING AND VIDEO ARRAIGNMENT OF COUNTY PRISONERS

77. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER LAWN MOWER EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TO STORR TRACTOR COMPANY – UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A47713 - $39,765.00

78. DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING - SUBGRANT AGREEMENT WITH MEALS ON WHEELS OF ORANGE/HOSPITAL CENTER AT ORANGE TO PROVIDE HOME DELIVERED MEALS IN THE SERVICE AREAS OF IRVINGTON, EAST ORANGE, MAPLEWOOD, ORANGE, SOUTH ORANGE AND WEST ORANGE, TO LOW INCOME ELDERLY RESIDENTS – JANUARY 1, 2004 – MARCH 31, 2004 - $45,603.00

79. DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING – SUBGRANT AGREEMENT WITH CHRILL CARE INC./MOBILE MEALS OF ESSEX TO PROVIDE HOME DELIVERED MEALS IN THE SERVICE AREAS OF IRVINGTON, EAST ORANGE, MAPLEWOOD, ORANGE, SOUTH ORANGE AND WEST ORANGE TO LOW INCOME ELDERLY RESIDENTS – APRIL 1, 2004 – DECEMBER 31, 2004 - $134,036.00

80. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF STONE, GRAVEL, SAND AND TOP SOIL FROM VARIOUS VENDERS, UNDER STATE CONTRACT – JANUARY 1, 2004 – DECEMBER 31, 2004 - $50,000.00

81. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COUNTY BUILDINGS TO CSI INTERNATIONAL, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER – AUGUST 1, 2004 THROUGH JULY 31, 2005 – NOT TO EXCEED $943,044.00

82. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY’S EXCESS GENERAL AND AUTO LIABILITY AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE WITH STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MAY 31, 2005, AT AN ANNUAL PREMIUM OF $530,250.00

83. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY WITH PROSELECT INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MAY 31, 2005, AT AN ANNUAL PREMIUM OF $243,287.79

84. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE COUNTY’S COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OPERATIONS INSURANCE WITH A POLICY OFFERED BY ST. PAUL’S PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MAY 31, 2005, AT AN ANNUAL PREMIUM OF $385,501.90

*** 85. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPING AND SNOW/ICE REMOVAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COUNTY BUILDINGS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SHAUGER CLEANING SERVICES, INC., EXERCISING 2ND YEAR OPTION, EFFECTIVE JUNE 11, 2004 THROUGH JUNE 10, 2005, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $83,460.00 CONFERENCE MEETING 10 JULY 14, 2004 *** 86. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE MECHANIZED SWEEPING OF VARIOUS ESSEX COUNTY ROADWAYS TO SCHAUGER CLEANING SERVICES, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER - $30,000.00

87. COMMENDATION – RUT N. LEON – RECIPIENT OF 2004 NJAC FOUNDATION & VERIZON FOUNDATION PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP (Sponsored By Freeholder Clark)

88. COMMENDATION – THE HONORABLE DONALD K. TUCKER IN CELEBRATION OF HIS 30 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE (Sponsored By Freeholders Gonzalez, Jones, Watson & Beasley)

89. RESOLUTION VENERATING THE HONORABLE JOSEPH A. FALCONE ON THE OCCASION OF A FAREWELL CELEBRATION OF HIS MANY ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIS ADVANCEMENT TO THE APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (Sponsored By Acclamation)

90. COMMENDATION – KWAKU D. ASHIRIFI UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE EAST ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Sponsored By Freeholder Clark)

91. COMMENDATION – CHRISTINE BYERS UPON HER RETIREMENT FORM THE EAST ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Sponsored By Freeholder Clark)

92. COMMENDATION – STEPHEN MCCRAY UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE EAST ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Sponsored By Freeholder Clark)

93. COMMENDATION – SHEILA DENISE LARUE UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE ESSEX COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION (Sponsored By Freeholder Clark)

94. COMMENDATION – YVONNE RAPPAPORT UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE COUNTY OF ESSEX (Sponsored By Freeholder Sebold)

95. COMMENDATION – EDDIEMAE LIVINGSTON ON HER 85TH BIRTHDAY (Sponsored by Freeholder Watson)

96. COMMENDATION – LEWIS & BLONNIE WATSON IN CELEBRATION OF THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY (Sponsored By Acclamation)

G. ADDED STARTER RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES

H. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION

I. OTHER BUSINESS

J. MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING

*** FORMAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN

A G E N D A A D D E N D U M CONFERENCE MEETING 11 JULY 14, 2004

F. RESOLUTIONS

97. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO COVER THE COST OF OFF-SITE MEDICAL SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COUNTY AGENCIES – ADDING $1,500,000.00

THE NEXT MEETING OF THE ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M. HALL OF RECORDS, ROOM 506 465 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., BLVD., NEWARK, NJ 07102