Linda Lordi Cavanaugh 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)

LINDA LORDI CAVANAUGH ADRIANNE DAVIS ANTHONY JACKSON CLERK OF THE BOARD JOHNNY JONES HENRY MARTINEZ JAMES R. PAGANELLI JOSEPH P. SCARPELLI PATRICIA SEBOLD BLONNIE R. WATSON, VICE PRESIDENT JOSEPH N. DiVINCENZO, PRESIDENT REGULAR BOARD MEETING

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2002 - 7:00 P.M.

BLOOMFIELD TOWN HALL

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. SALUTE TO FLAG

3. MOMENT OF SILENCE

4. CERTIFICATION OF CLERK

Clerk of the Board presents the President with Certification

5. ROLL CALL

6. APPROVAL OF TRANSCRIPTS

President DiVincenzo requests a motion on approval of the following transcripts:

Conference Meeting

December 19, 2001

7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

8. TOPIC (S) OF DISCUSSION (SEE RESOLUTION NO. 82)

9. RESOLUTION NO. 1

COUNTY OF ESSEX – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM – EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. – AMENDED – AGREEMENT – INCREASED BY $1,500,000.00 BOARD MEETING 2 FEBRUARY 13, 2002

10. RESOLUTION NO. 2

COUNTY OF ESSEX – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - TO PROVIDE ANCILLARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES – CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES - $1,855,824.00 – AGREEMENT

OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTOR – SUBGRANT AWARD FROM THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT FUND PROGRAM – JANUARY 1, 2002 TO MARCH 30, 2002

2002 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT FUND PROGRAM - $76,400.00

2002 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSESSMENT CENTER - $715.00 PROGRAM INCOME

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, DIVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES – GRANT APPROVAL FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD ACTIVITIES – JULY 1, 2001 TO JUNE 30, 2002

2002 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD GRANT - $6,000.00

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, DIVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES – GRANT APPROVAL WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE PROGRAM – JANUARY 1, 2002 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002

2002 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES GRANT - $95,297.00 BOARD MEETING 3 FEBRUARY 13, 2002

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES – CONTRACT WITH EIGHT (8) COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE 2002 LEAD AGENCY PROVIDER – “JUVENILE FAMILY CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM” – JANUARY 1, 2002 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002 - $376,230.40

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES - INREACH, INC. - TO PROVIDE CONTINUED NON- EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED RESIDENTS – AMENDED – AGREEMENT – INCREASED BY $70,000.00

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE (1) CHEVROLET IMPALA POLICE VEHICLE FOR THE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER TO HERTRICH FLEET SERVICES, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER - $19,568.00

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FOR 2002

2002 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - $4,847,000.00

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – CONSENT TO THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH ORANGE VILLAGE ORDINANCE #01-21 THAT RELOCATES A BUS STOP ON SLOAN STREET

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING – CONTRACT WITH NEW JERSEY TRANSIT FOR SENIOR CITIZEN AND DISABLED RESIDENT TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE GRANT – JANUARY 1, 2002 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002 - $1,886,816.00

2002 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM NEW JERSEY TRANSIT FOR SENIOR CITIZEN AND DISABLED RESIDENT TRANSPORTATION GRANT - $1,886,816.00 BOARD MEETING 4 FEBRUARY 13, 2002 26. RESOLUTION NO. 18

2002 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES AREA PLAN GRANT - $3,584,895.00 INITIAL ALLOTMENT 50%

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ACTION – GRANT APPROVAL FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR FAMILY ASSISTED CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 TO SEPTEMBER 29, 2002

2002 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR FAMILY ASSISTED-CASE MANAGEMENT GRANT - $5,250.00

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES - EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - TO PROVIDE STAFF TRAINING FOR FAMILY ASSISTED-CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS - $5,250.00 - AGREEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ACTION – GRANT AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF NEWARK DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAM – OCTOBER 1, 2001 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2002

2002 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE CITY OF NEWARK DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR HOPWA GRANT - $75,000.00

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – GRANT APPROVAL FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UNDER THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION’S RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM – IMPROVEMENTS TO WEST ESSEX TRAIL

2002 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UNDER THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION’S RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM - $7,500.00

34. RESOLUTION NO. 26 BOARD MEETING 5 FEBRUARY 13, 2002 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – GRANT APPROVAL FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR 2001 LOCAL LEAD PROJECT ENGINEERING SERVICES – SIGN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, TRAFFIC SIGN REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADE PROGRAM

2002 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2001 LOCAL LEAD PROJECT - $514,844.00

COUNTY OF ESSEX – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - TO PROVIDE CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 2001 LOCAL LEAD PROJECT – SIGN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, TRAFFIC SIGN REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADE PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY – GREENMAN PEDERSEN, INC. - $514,844.00 - AGREEMENT

OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTOR – GRANT APPROVAL FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR ESSEX COUNTY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISING OF TESTIMONY OF CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE GRANT PROGRAM – JANUARY 1, 2002 TO DECEMBER 31, 2004

2002 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR ESSEX COUNTY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION OF TESTIMONY OF CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE GRANT PROGRAM - $410,000.00

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEN (10) TORO GROUNDMASTER LAWNMOWERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS TO STORR TRACTOR CO., UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A47713 - $164,660.00

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PURCHASE FURNITURE FOR THE PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO BFI UNDER STATE CONTRACT NUMBERS A79289, A86538 AND A89075 - $66,739.66

COUNTY OF ESSEX – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - FOR ADDITIONAL LEGAL SERVICES IN EDWARD PARRISH, SR., ET AL. V. ESSEX COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER, ET AL. - PICILLO CARUSO P.C. – AMENDED – AGREEMENT – INCREASED BY $12,500.00

COUNTY OF ESSEX – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN LAVERNE BALLARD V. COUNTY OF ESSEX, ET AL. - McMANIMON & SCOTLAND – BOARD MEETING 6 FEBRUARY 13, 2002 AMENDED – AGREEMENT – INCREASED BY $3,000.00

COUNTY OF ESSEX – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN THE ESTATE OF EARL FAISON V. CITY OF ORANGE - JASINISKI AND PARANAC - AMENDED – AGREEMENT – INCREASED BY $3,000.00

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT – GRANT APPROVAL FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR THE WOMEN AND MINORITIES CONSTRUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM (W.M.C.T.) – JULY 1, 2001 TO JUNE 30, 2002

2002 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR W.M.C.T. PROGRAM - $5,000.00

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT – GRANT APPROVAL FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (W.I.B.) OF ESSEX COUNTY – JULY 1, 2001 TO JUNE 30, 2002

2002 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR W.I.B. - $45,908.00

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE ONE INVESTIGATIVE VEHICLE FOR THE ESSEX COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO BARLOW OLDSMOBILE - $21,492.00

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE ONE INVESTIGATIVE VEHICLE FOR THE ESSEX COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO SANSONE CHEVROLET/MOTORS FLEET - $25,250.00

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE ONE INVESTIGATIVE VEHICLE FOR THE ESSEX COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO DiFEO AUTO LEASING - $15,285.00 BOARD MEETING 7 FEBRUARY 13, 2002 51. RESOLUTION NO. 43

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE ONE INVESTIGATIVE VEHICLE FOR THE ESSEX COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO SCHUMACHER CHEVROLET - $23,566.00

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE ONE INVESTIGATIVE VEHICLE FOR THE ESSEX COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO DiFEO AUTO LEASING - $20,795.00

RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO JERRY LEOPALDI VIDEO PRODUCTIONS

COMMENDATION – MEREDITH TURTLETAUB ON HER BAT MITZVAH (Sponsored by Freeholder Sebold)

COMMENDATION – TAMAR ROODNER NAHUM – MILLBURN-SHORT HILLS HADASSAH’S WOMAN OF THE YEAR (Sponsored by Freeholders DiVincenzo & Sebold)

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE/HEALTH BENEFITS SERVICES WITHIN ESSEX COUNTY GOVERNMENT

RESOLUTION CREATING AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTTEE

RESOLUTION CREATING A BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A COURT RENOVATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION CREATING A DEER POPULATION CONTROL COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE ESSEX COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE BOARD MEETING 8 FEBRUARY 13, 2002

RESOLUTION CREATING A COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE ESSEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

RESOLUTION CREATING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION CREATING A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND INVESTIGATE THE ESSEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY

RESOLUTION CREATING A COUNTY FACILITIES MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION CREATING A HOSPITAL CENTER RELOCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION CREATING A LABOR UNION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION CREATING A MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION CREATING A PUBLIC SAFETY/PENAL COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION CREATING A RECREATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A RESOURCE RECOVERY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION CREATING A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW FUNDING FOR PUBLIC LAND BOARD MEETING 9 FEBRUARY 13, 2002 73. RESOLUTION NO. 65

RESOLUTION CREATING A COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE SPORTSPLEX (RIVERBANK PARK)

RESOLUTION CREATING A COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE ESSEX COUNTY TURTLE BACK ZOO

RESOLUTION CREATING A WATER SYSTEM REVIEW COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION CREATING A WORKFIRST NEW JERSEY REVIEW COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE USE OF COUNTY PROPERTIES

RESOLUTION CREATING A WORLD TRADE CENTER MONUMENT COMMITTEE

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION AT ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE (Sponsored by Acclamation)

RESOLUTION CREATING A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW PURCHASING PROCEDURES

RESOLUTION HONORING MS. LOUISE WILLIAMS AS FREEHOLDER PRESIDENT FOR THE DAY (Sponsored by Freeholders DiVincenzo & Watson)

RESOLUTION HONORING TAMMY KAMINSKI, DC, FOR HER VOLUNTEER EFFORTS AT “GROUND ZERO” (Sponsored by Freeholders Paganelli & Scarpelli) BOARD MEETING 10 FEBRUARY 13, 2002 83. RESOLUTION NO. 75

RESOLUTION HONORING TONY EMERING FOR HIS OUTSTANDING EFFORTS IN THE FIELD OF ALCOHOLISM & DRUG COUNSELING (Sponsored by Freeholders Paganelli, Cavanaugh & Sebold)

RESOLUTION HONORING CONNIE PIFHER FOR HER CIVIC ACTIVITIES (Sponsored by Freeholder Paganelli)

85. RESOLUTION ON. 77

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF H.T.E. SOFTWARE IN THE CORE ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS FOR ESSEX COUNTY TO H.T.E., INC. – JANUARY 1, 2002 TO DECEMBER 31, 2002 – NOT TO EXCEED $70,975.00

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE (1) GARBAGE TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL AFFAIRS TO AIR BRAKE EQUIPMENT CO., THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER - $122,215.00

RESOLUTION HONORING THE NUTLEY JAYCEES SPONSORS OF THE ESSEX COUNTY JUNIOR MISS COMPETITION (Sponsored by Freeholder Scarpelli)

COMMENDATION – HONORING KRISTEN LAURA ARNOLD – 2002 ESSEX COUNTY JUNIOR MISS (Sponsored by Freeholder Scarpelli)

COMMENDATION – RAJASHEKAR RAVILLA ON HIS DEPARTURE FROM THE COUNTY OF ESSEX (Sponsored by Acclamation)

90. ADDED STARTER RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES

91. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEES

92. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS BOARD MEETING 11 FEBRUARY 13, 2002 93. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

94. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

95. NEW BUSINESS

96. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION

97. FREEHOLDER COMMENT SESSION

98. MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING

PLEASE NOTE: Copies of Agenda Material are on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board and are available for Public Perusal from 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Copies may also be purchased.

THE NEXT MEETING OF THE ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2002, AT 7:00 P.M. MONTCLAIR TOWN HALL 205 CLAREMONT AVENUE