AGENDA

HUNTERDON COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 71 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Freeholders’ Meeting Room Flemington, New Jersey 08822 October 06, 2015

I. 4:00 p.m. CONVENE: "This meeting is being held in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. Adequate notice has been given by posting throughout the year a copy of the notice on Bulletin Boards on the First and Second Floor of the Main Street County Complex, Building #1, Flemington, New Jersey, a public place reserved for such announcements. A copy was mailed on or before January 06, 2015, to the Hunterdon County Democrat, Star Ledger, Trenton Times, Courier News, HCNews and the Express Times, newspapers designated to receive such notices and by filing a copy with the Hunterdon County Clerk.”

II. EXECUTIVE SESSION

01. To discuss various legal issues. 02. To discuss various personnel issues.

III. 5:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. MOMENT OF SILENCE

V. PUBLIC COMMENT, Limited to 2 minutes per person. (Comments exceeding 2 minutes will be entertained later in the agenda).

VI. FINANCE

01. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the cancellation of the balance of certain Bond Ordinances for 2003 and 2006, in the amount of $2,683,012.26; authorizing the transfer of the funded balance of said ordinances to capital surplus, in the amount of $2,500,000 and to cancel the unfunded debt authorization. 02. RESOLUTION - Requesting the Division of Local Government Services insert an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget for the 2015 Area Plan Grant, in the amount of $260,422. 03. RESOLUTION - Requesting the Division of Local Government Services insert an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget for the Senior Citizens & Disabled Residents Transportation Assistance Program, in the amount of $341,016.

04. RESOLUTION - Requesting the Division of Local Government Services insert an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget for the Help America Vote Act, in the amount of $1,254. 05. RESOLUTION - Requesting the Division of Local Government Services insert an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget for State Health Insurance Assistance Program, in the amount of $28,000. 06. RESOLUTION - Requesting the Division of Local Government Services insert an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget for 2015 Title XX Transportation Services, in the amount of $124,434. 07. RESOLUTION - Requesting the Division of Local Government Services insert an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget for Veterans Transportation, in the amount of $15,000. 08. RESOLUTION - Requesting the Division of Local Government Services insert an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget for the 2015 County Environmental Act Grant, in the amount of $5,500. 09. RESOLUTION - Requesting the Division of Local Government Services insert an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget for Public Health Preparedness, in the amount of $264,597.

VII. PURCHASING, John Davenport III

01. RESOLUTION - Approving Requisition #County.Clerk.1734, with Sky Printing, for ballots, for the County Clerk’s Office, in the amount of $65,000. 02. RESOLUTION - Approving Requisition #27791, using State Contract #A- 83900, with PMC Associates, for base stations and repeaters, for the Communications/Emergency Services Division, in the amount of $36,666.43. 03. RESOLUTION - Approving Requisition #27818, using State Contract #A83925, with CenturyLink, for Vesta 911 equipment, to replace the end of life Plant CML equipment, for the Division of Communications/ Emergency Services, in the amount of $624,777.33. 04. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the rejection and re-evaluation of County Bid #2015-18, for HVAC Replacement for Buildings 2 & 3 at the Route 31 County Complex, as they came in over the County’s estimate. 05. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the award of County Bid #2015-11, for Septic Construction and Drainage Improvements at the South County Park, Block 8.02, Lot 25.01, in East Amwell Township, to S.F Lutzky Contracting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $168,896.50.

VIII. FARMLAND PRESERVATION/OPEN SPACE, Sue Dziamara

01. Informational presentation on the pipeline reimbursement. 02. RESOLUTION - Approving a Municipal Grant Program Application, with Flemington Borough, to fund the restoration of the historic Wagon House at the Dvoor Farmstead, in an amount not to exceed $11,000. 03. RESOLUTION - Approving a Municipal Grant Program Application with Raritan Township, to fund the preparation and completion of the Raritan Township Comprehensive Farmland Preservation Plan, in an amount not to exceed $12,000. 04. RESOLUTION - Approving a Right of Way Easement, in the amount of $1,345.50 and Bridge Maintenance Easement, in the amount of $517.50, with John Jacobson and Miriam Jacobson, on Block 51, Lot 1, in Alexandria Township.

IX. HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION, Tadhgh Rainey

01. Animal Control Update.

X. CONSENT AGENDA

“All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.”

01. Motion to approve the claims in accordance with the Claims Register dated October 06, 2015. 02. Motion to approve the regular session minutes of September 1, 2015 and September 15, 2015. 03. RESOLUTION - Charles Puha appointed provisional, full time Road Repairer #2, Division of Roads and Bridges, Public Works Department. 04. RESOLUTION - James Mackin appointed provisional, full time Road Repairer #2, Division of Roads and Bridges, Public Works Department. 05. RESOLUTION - Jeanna Mack appointed full time, Public Safety Telecommunicator, Communications Division, Department of Public Safety and Health Services. 06. RESOLUTION - William Swaney appointed full time, Public Safety Telecommunicator, Communications Division, Department of Public Safety and Health Services. 07. RESOLUTION - John Sadusky appointed permanent, full time Sheriff’s Officer Sergeant, Sheriff’s Office.

08. RESOLUTION - Zachary Hutchins appointed full time, Public Safety Telecommunicator, Communications Division, Department of Public Safety and Health Services. 09. RESOLUTION - Andrew Spitzer appointed full time, Public Safety Telecommunicator, Communications Division, Department of Public Safety and Health Services. 10. RESOLUTION - Michael Nugent appointed full-time Lieutenant, Office of the Prosecutor. 11. RESOLUTION - Donna Snyder appointed full-time County Investigator Sergeant, Office of the Prosecutor. 12. RESOLUTION - Jessica Neiber appointed full-time Detective First Class, Office of the Prosecutor. 13. RESOLUTION- Jennifer O’Sullivan, Acting Recycling Coordinator from July 15, 2015 to September 15, 2015, Division of Environmental Health, Department of Public Safety and Health Services, salary compensation. 14. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the County Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for County Bid #2015-28, to Furnish and Deliver One (1) New and Unused Flatbed Steel Truck or Approved Equivalent. 15. RESOLUTION - Approving the release of a Cash Maintenance Bond to Crown Homes of Readington, LLC, for work completed on Block 72, Lots 3 and 4, for County Culvert R-188, in the Township of Readington, in the amount of $4,500. 16. RESOLUTION - Approving an Addendum for Records Storage Costs for those participating in the County’s Shared Records Services Agreement. 17. RESOLUTION - Approving a Service and Occupancy Agreement with Scott Howarth, through June 30, 2016. 18. RESOLUTION - Approving a Services and Occupancy Agreement with United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps through September 1, 2016. 19. RESOLUTION - Approving speed limits along County Route 523 (Walter E. Foran Blvd., Walter Foran Ext., Junction Road, Flemington-Whitehouse Road, Main Street, Oldwick Road and Lamington Road), in Flemington Borough and Raritan, Readington and Tewksbury Townships. 20. RESOLUTION - Approving speed limits along Junction Road (County Route 647) from New Jersey Route 31 to Walter Foran Extension, (County Route 523). 21. RESOLUTION - Authorizing No Passing Zones be established along County Route 513 (Frenchtown-Everittstown Road, Everittstown-Pittstown Road), in the Township of Alexandria and Borough of Frenchtown. 22. RESOLUTION - Approving ownership of a portion (270 feet) of the proposed Exit 15/Interstate 78 East bound ramp’s signal, (County Route 513), in Franklin Township.

23. RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Clinton Town, (Officer James Kramer) for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). 24. RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Clinton Town, (Officer Jay Hunter) for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). 25. RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Clinton Township, (Officer Drew MacQueen) for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). 26. RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Clinton Township, (Officer Michael Akers) for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). 27. RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Flemington Borough, (Officer William Svard) for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). 28. RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Readington Township, (Officer Carlos Ferreiro) for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). 29. RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Readington Township, (Officer Christopher Heycock) for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). 30. RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Readington Township, (Officer Gregory Wester) for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). 31. RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Readington Township, (Officer Vincent Corsentino) for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). 32. RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Tewksbury Township, (Officer Wayne Beam) for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). 33. RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Washington Township, Morris County (Officer Christopher Bratus) for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). 34. RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Washington Township, Morris County, (Officer Michael Hade), for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT).

35. RESOLUTION - Approving a Mutual Assistance Agreement with Flemington Borough, (Officer Frank Emanuele), for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). 36. RESOLUTION - Approving a Mutual Assistance Agreement with Readington Township, (Officer Steven Rindock) for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). 37. RESOLUTION - Approving a Volunteer Agreement with Frank Emanuele (Officer - Flemington Borough), for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). 38. RESOLUTION - Approving a Volunteer Agreement with Steven Rindock (Officer - Readington Township), for the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). Added Item: 39. RESOLUTION - Edward Hahola, appointed full time Senior Public Safety Telecommunicator, Communications Division, Department of Public Safety and Health Services

XI. PROCLAMATION/RESCOGNITION

01. PROCLAMATION - Recognizing Eugene L. Farkas for his outstanding service to his community, county, and state in his effort to provide a technical and leadership focus for the Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage.

XII. GRANTS

01. RESOLUTION - Approving the FFY2015 State Homeland Security Grant Agreement, with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security, to build, maintain and sustain national preparedness capabilities, at State and Local levels and to implement the goals and objectives included in the State Homeland Security strategies and initiatives, in the amount of $100,000. 02. RESOLUTION - Approving an application to obtain a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for the administration of the LIHEAP/USF (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Universal Service Fund), in the amount of $1,248. 03. RESOLUTION - Approving a grant application with the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Attorney General’s Office, for the development of a Prosecutor-led Mental Health Diversion Program, grant period of 2 years, in the amount of $75,000.

04. RESOLUTION - Approving the County Comprehensive Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Contract #16-532-ADA-0, with the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, in the amount of $257,143 ($227,968 – State Funds and a County Match - $29,175), for 2016. 05. RESOLUTION - Approving an Operating Assistance Agreement with New Jersey Transit for Section 5311 funding, to operate the County’s Consolidated Transportation System (LINK), in the amount of $418,346 (NJTransit - $209,173.00 and a County match of $209,173.00).

XIII. CORRESPONDENCE

01. Friends of the Hunterdon County Library, requesting a waiver of fees for usage of the South County park Grange Building for their Annual Book Sale, from Monday, April 18 through Wednesday, May 4, 2016. 02. SAFE in Hunterdon, requesting to use the historic Court House steps, as well as electric, on Thursday, October 08, 2015, for their Annual Candlelight Vigil. 03. Milford Merchants Association, requesting permission to close a portion of County Route 519 (20 minutes), for their annual Halloween Parade, on Sunday, October 25, 2015, starting at 1:00 p.m. Added Item: 04. Flemington Business Improvement District, requesting permission to use the “Hawke” property parking area adjacent to the former Mikasa Building, on Main Street, in Flemington Borough, as a staging area for children’s activities and pony rides, during their Street Festival and Craft Show on Sunday, October 25, 2015.

XIV. FREEHOLDERS COMMENTS/REPORTS

XV. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Reconvene if necessary) STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF THE BALANCE OF CERTAIN BOND ORDINANCES AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE FUNDED BALANCE OF SUCH ORDINANCES TO CAPITAL SURPLUS AND TO CANCEL THE UNFUNDED DEPT AUTHORIZATON

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey does hereby authorize the following:

1. The balance of the appropriations made in the bond ordinances listed below, all of which were heretofore adopted by the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders are hereby cancelled:

ORDINANCE YEAR PROJECT DESCRIPTION BALANCE TO BALANCE TO NUMBER__ ADOPTED CANCEL TO CANCEL-DEFERRED SURPLUS__ CHARGE UNFUNDED

6-06 2006 Reconstruction, Resurfacing $1,389,558.97 $2,500,000.00 Widening, Construction and Improvement of various Public Highways, Roads and Streets

13-03 2003 Construction, Reconstruction $ 893,453.29 Replacement and Rehabilitation Of various Bridges and Culverts ______

TOTAL: $2,683,012.26 $2,500,000.00

2. The Acting CFO/Chief Financial Officer of the County of Hunterdon is hereby authorized to transfer the balance of the Canceled Bond Ordinances to Capital Surplus and to cancel the balance of unissued debt authorization in the County’s financial statements.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION Chapter 159-2015-12

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 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 an equal amount, and

WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon has received notice of an award of $260,422 from State of New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services and wishes to amend its 2015 Budget to include this amount as revenue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget in the sum of $260,422 which is now available as a revenue under the caption of:

Miscellaneous Revenues-Section D: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services: Public and Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations:

Area Plan 2015

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $260,422 is hereby appropriated under the caption of:

General Appropriations-Section A: Operations – Public and Private Programs Offset by Revenues: Area Plan 2015

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Director of Local Government Services for approval, via electronic filing in accordance with Local Finance Notice 2014-11.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015 ______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION Chapter 159-2015-13

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 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 an equal amount; and

WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon has received notice of an award of $341,016 from New Jersey Transit and wishes to amend its 2015 Budget to include this amount as revenue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget in the sum of $341,016 which is now available as a revenue under the caption of:

Miscellaneous Revenues-Section D: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services: Public and Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations:

Senior Citizens & Disabled Residents Transportation Assistance Program (SCDRTAP 1/1/2015-12/31/2015)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $341,016 is hereby appropriated under the caption of:

General Appropriations-Section A: Operations – Public and Private Programs Offset by Revenues:

Senior Citizens & Disabled Residents Transportation Assistance Program (SCDRTAP 1/1/2015-12/31/2015)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Director of Local Government Services for approval, via electronic filing in accordance with Local Finance Notice 2014-11.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015 ______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION Chapter 159-2015-14

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 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 an equal amount; and

WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon has received notice of an award of $1,254 from State of New Jersey Department of State, Division of Elections and wishes to amend its 2015 Budget to include this amount as revenue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget in the sum of $1,254 which is now available as a revenue under the caption of:

Miscellaneous Revenues-Section D: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services: Public and Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations:

Help America Vote Act (15ELEC009APA 8/4/2015-9/30/2015)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $1,254 is hereby appropriated under the caption of:

General Appropriations-Section A: Operations – Public and Private Programs Offset by Revenues:

Help America Vote Act (15ELEC009APA 8/4/2015-9/30/2015)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Director of Local Government Services for approval, via electronic filing in accordance with Local Finance Notice 2014-11.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION Chapter 159-2015-10

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 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 an equal amount, and

WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon has received notice of an award of $28,000 from State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and wishes to amend its 2015 Budget to include this amount as revenue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget in the sum of $28,000 which is now available as a revenue under the caption of:

Miscellaneous Revenues-Section D: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services: Public and Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations:

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) (4/1/15-3/31/16)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $28,000 is hereby appropriated under the caption of: General Appropriations-Section A: Operations – Public and Private Programs Offset by Revenues:

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) (4/1/15-3/31/16)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Director of Local Government Services for approval, via electronic filing in accordance with Local Finance Notice 2014-11.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015 ______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION Chapter 159-2015-9

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 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 an equal amount; and

WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon has received notice of an award of $124,434 from State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Division of Disability Services and wishes to amend its 2015 Budget to include this amount as revenue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget in the sum of $124,434 which is now available as a revenue under the caption of:

Miscellaneous Revenues-Section D: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services: Public and Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations:

2015 Title XX Transportation Services

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $124,434 is hereby appropriated under the caption of:

General Appropriations-Section A: Operations – Public and Private Programs Offset by Revenues:

2015 Title XX Transportation Services (local match of $31,109 is budgeted in the Transportation Department)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Director of Local Government Services for approval, via electronic filing in accordance with Local Finance Notice 2014-11.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION Chapter 159-2015-8

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 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 an equal amount; and

WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon has received notice of an award of $15,000 from State of New Jersey, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and wishes to amend its 2015 Budget to include this amount as revenue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget in the sum of $15,000 which is now available as a revenue under the caption of:

Miscellaneous Revenues-Section D: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services: Public and Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations:

Veterans Transportation 7/1/2015-6/30/2015

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $15,000 is hereby appropriated under the caption of:

General Appropriations-Section A: Operations – Public and Private Programs Offset by Revenues:

Veterans Transportation 7/1/2015-6/30/2015

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Director of Local Government Services for approval, via electronic filing in accordance with Local Finance Notice 2014-11.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION Chapter 159-2015-15

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 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 an equal amount; and

WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon has received notice of an award of $5,500 from State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection and wishes to amend its 2015 Budget to include this amount as revenue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget in the sum of $5,500 which is now available as a revenue under the caption of:

Miscellaneous Revenues-Section D: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services: Public and Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations:

Calendar Year 2015 County Environmental Act (CEHA)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $5,500 is hereby appropriated under the caption of:

General Appropriations-Section A: Operations – Public and Private Programs Offset by Revenues:

Calendar Year 2015 County Environmental Act (CEHA)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Director of Local Government Services for approval, via electronic filing in accordance with Local Finance Notice 2014-11.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION Chapter 159-2015-16

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 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 an equal amount; and

WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon has received notice of an award of $264,597 from State of New Jersey, Department of Health and wishes to amend its 2015 Budget to include this amount as revenue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the 2015 Budget in the sum of $264,597 which is now available as a revenue under the caption of:

Miscellaneous Revenues-Section D: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services: Public and Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations:

Public Health Preparedness (7/1/2015-6/30/2015)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $264,597 is hereby appropriated under the caption of:

General Appropriations-Section A: Operations – Public and Private Programs Offset by Revenues:

Public Health Preparedness 2016 (7/1/2015-6/30/2015)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Director of Local Government Services for approval, via electronic filing in accordance with Local Finance Notice 2014-11.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that purchases in excess of $17,500.00 be approved by resolution of the Governing Body.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby approves the purchase of commodity(s)/service(s), requisition(s) #County.Clerk.1734, in the amount of $65,000.00, pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)L, with Sky Printing, for ballots, for the County Clerk; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the commodity(s)/service(s) will be purchased under budget account # 5-01-20-0122-253, (Department Operating Budget); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of the County of Hunterdon has certified the availability of funding in the County Budget.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 6, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that purchases in excess of $25,000.00 be approved by resolution of the Governing Body.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby approves the purchase of commodity(s)/service(s), requisition(s) #27791, in the amount of $36,666.43, through State Contract #A-83900, with PMC Associates, for base stations/repeaters for Communications; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the commodity(s)/service(s) will be purchased under budget accounts # C-04-55-1501-026 (Capital Budget)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of the County of Hunterdon has certified the availability of funding in the County Budget.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

Adopted _October 6, 2015___

Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that purchases in excess of $17,500.00 be approved by resolution of the Governing Body.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby approves the purchase of commodity(s)/service(s), requisition(s) #27818, in the amount of $624,777.33, through NJ State Contract #A83925, with CenturyLink, for Vesta 911 equipment to replace the end of life Plant CML equipment for Communications; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the commodity(s)/service(s) will be purchased under budget account # C-04-55-1501-021 (Capital Budget) and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of the County of Hunterdon has certified the availability of funding in the County Budget.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

Adopted ___October 6, 2015

Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

Bid #2015-18 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, bids were received, opened and read in public on Thursday, September 24, 2015, for HVAC Replacement for Buildings 2 & 3 Route 31 Facilities; of the County of Hunterdon; and

WHEREAS, nine (9) bid packages have been received; and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendations of the Frank J. Bell, Project Administrator and the County Purchasing Agent, John P. Davenport, III, that all proposals be rejected for the purpose of reevaluating the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon that all of the submissions being well over the Engineer’s estimate, the recommendation is to reject all bids and to reevaluate the scope of the project prior to rebidding; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby directs the County Bid #2015-18 be reevaluated.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder John E. Lanza, Freeholder Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 6, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION County Bid #2015-11

WHEREAS, bids were received, opened and read in public on Thursday, September 17, 2015, for Septic Construction and Drainage Improvements at the South County Park, Block 8.02, Lot 25.01, East Amwell Township, Hunterdon County; and

WHEREAS, three (3) bidders submitted proposals; and

WHEREAS, upon the recommendations of Frank J. Bell, Project Administrator and John P. Davenport, III, Purchasing Agent, it was determined that the bid as submitted by the lowest responsible bidder meets the intent and requirements of the County specifications.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon that the following bid be and is hereby accepted based on being the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications for:

VENDOR ITEM BID____

S.F Lutzky Contracting, Inc Septic Construction and Drainage 332 Long Hill Road Improvements at the South County Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Park, Block 8.02, Lot 25.01, East Amwell Township, Hunterdon County

TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE EXPENDED, NOT TO EXCEED: $168,896.50

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to execute the contract subject to review of County Counsel; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Treasurer of the County of Hunterdon has certified the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Hunterdon.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED Ocotber 6, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon does hereby approve, upon the recommendation of the Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee at their July 20, 2015 meeting, the following Municipal Grant Program Application for an allocation of County Open Space Trust Funds, as follows:

Flemington Borough - in an amount not to exceed $11,000.00, representing a portion of its CY 2015 balance and distribution of County Open Space Trust Funds to fund the restoration of the historic Wagon House at the Dvoor Farmstead.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon does hereby approve upon the recommendation of the Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee at their September 21, 2015 meeting, the following Municipal Grant Program Application for an allocation of County Open Space Trust Funds, as follows:

Raritan Township - in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00, representing a portion of its CY 2015 balance and distribution of County Open Space Trust Funds to fund the preparation and completion of the Raritan Township Comprehensive Farmland Preservation Plan that will serve as an element to the Township Master Plan.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon may acquire a Development Easement in accordance with the Agriculture Development and Retention Act, N.J.S.A. 4:1C-11, et seq. and the regulations thereunder.

The property on which the Development Easement is to be acquired is owned by John F. Jacobson and Miriam Jacobson, husband and wife, and is known as Block 51, Lot 1 on the municipal tax map of the Township of Alexandria in the County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey. The Resolution for this Development Easement was approved on April 7, 2015.

In accordance with the County farmland policy, the acquisition of the Development Easement is contingent on the owners of the fee simple title to the Property conveying to the County any proposed road right(s)-of-way, sight triangle easement(s), and maintenance easement(s) as indicated by the Department of Roads, Bridges and Engineering. The amount of consideration to be paid by the County for acquisition of the aforementioned easement(s) shall be equal to the amount of acreage lying within the additional right(s)-of-way and/or easement(s) multiplied by the amount per acre certified by the State Agriculture Development Committee as the fair market value of the Development Easement, which is identified as $11,500.00 per acre.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon, that:

(1) The County of Hunterdon approves the acquisition of the following right-of-way and easement for the amounts set forth below from the owners of the fee simple title to Block 51, Lot 1 on the municipal tax map of the Township of Alexandria in the County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey.

(a) ROW Easement for County Route 625 in the amount of $1,345.50. (b) Bridge Maintenance Easement for structure A-32 in the amount of $517.50.

(2) The office of the Hunterdon County Counsel is authorized and directed to take any and all steps necessary to acquire the aforementioned right-of-way and maintenance easement.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015 ______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that Charles Puha be hereby appointed provisional, full time Road Repairer #2, in the Division of Roads and Bridges, of the Department of Public Works, of the County of Hunterdon.

Salary per annum: $32,819.00 Effective: October 6, 2015 Union: CWA Hours per week: 40

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that James Mackin be hereby appointed provisional, full time Road Repairer #2, in the Division of Roads and Bridges, of the Department of Public Works, of the County of Hunterdon.

Salary per annum: $37,019.48 Effective: October 6, 2015 Union: CWA Hours per week: 40

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that Jeanna Mack, Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee, has successfully completed the initial telecommunication’s training program and therefore the title and salary shall be adjusted as follows:

Title: Public Safety Telecommunicator Adjusted Salary to be: $27,583 per annum Effective: September 26, 2015 Union: CWA Hours per week: 40

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 6, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that William Swaney, Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee, has successfully completed the initial telecommunication’s training program and therefore the title and salary shall be adjusted as follows:

Title: Public Safety Telecommunicator Adjusted Salary to be: $27,583 per annum Effective: September 26, 2015 Union: CWA Hours per week: 40

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 6, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that John Sadusky be hereby appointed permanent, full time Sheriffs Officer Sergeant, in the Sheriff’s Office, of the County of Hunterdon.

Salary per annum: $75,706.59 Effective: September 16, 2015 Union: FOP 94 Officers Hours per week: 40

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that Zachary Hutchins, Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee, has successfully completed the initial telecommunication’s training program and therefore the title and salary shall be adjusted as follows:

Title: Public Safety Telecommunicator Adjusted Salary to be: $27,583 per annum Effective: October 2, 2015 Union: CWA Hours per week: 40

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 6, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that Andrew Spitzer, Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee, has successfully completed the initial telecommunication’s training program and therefore the title and salary shall be adjusted as follows:

Title: Public Safety Telecommunicator Adjusted Salary to be: $27,583 per annum Effective: September 26, 2015 Union: CWA Hours per week: 40

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 6, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Michael Nugent be promoted to full time Lieutenant, in the Office of the Prosecutor of the County of Hunterdon:

Effective date: September 1, 2015 Union: FOP Salary: $100,955.16

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

Adopted October 6, 2015

______Denise Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Donna Snyder be promoted to full time County Investigator Sergeant, in the Office of the Prosecutor of the County of Hunterdon:

Effective date: September 1, 2015 Union: FOP Salary: $66,468.25

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

Adopted October 6, 2015

______Denise Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jessica Neiber be promoted to full time Detective First Class, in the Office of the Prosecutor of the County of Hunterdon:

Effective date: September 1, 2015 Union: FOP Salary: $84,573.02

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

Adopted October 6, 2015

______Denise Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that per the terms of the CWA collective bargaining agreement, Jennifer O’Sullivan be hereby compensated as a Recycling Coordinator from July 15, 2015 through September 15, 2015, in the Division of Environmental Health in the Department of Public Safety and Health Services of the County of Hunterdon.

Salary: Adjustment to $28,855.33 Effective date: July 15, 2015 through September 15, 2015 Union: CWA Hours per week: 35

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County has the need to procure equipment, goods or services, where the estimated cost of which exceeds the bid threshold.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon does hereby authorize the County Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for the following:

County Bid #2015-28, Furnish and Deliver One (1) New and Unused Flatbed Steel Truck or Approved Equivalent (funding from the 2014 capital)

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

Adopted October 6, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Office of Roads, Bridges and Engineering has inspected the Block 72, Lots 3 and 4, for County Culvert R-188, in the Township of Readington, and finds the work to be in satisfactory condition and recommends the return of the Cash Maintenance Bond;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby authorizes the release of said Cash Maintenance Bond, in the amount of $4,500.00, be returned to Crown Homes of Readington, LLC, ATTN: Greg Pouliot, 1933 Route 35, Building 1205, Suite 291, Wall, New Jersey 07719.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon does hereby approve an Addendum for the Records Storage Costs for those participating in the Shared Records Storage Services Agreement, as attached:

COUNTY OF HUNTERDON SHARED RECORDS STORAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT

ADDENDUM (1) RECORDS STORAGE COSTS

There shall be no fee(s) imposed for the initial five (5) year term of the agreement. Should a fee be required after the initial term it shall be established as follows and is subject to change within 90 days’ notice from the Depository.

Storage Charge Per Price Annum One cubic foot box (10” X 12” X 15”) in Main Storage Area $ 4.00 One-half cubic foot boxes (4 ¼” X 9” X 16”) in Main Storage Area $ 2.00

Other Charges One-time Data Entry Charge per box $ 2.00 Retrieval per box for pickup or review $ 1.00

Billing: The County will bill these fees on a calendar quarter basis at the beginning of the quarter.

a. Records received for the first time will be prorated for the quarter; and b. A municipality shall make payments to the County within 120 days of receiving a notice of billing as described above; and c. If the municipality fails to make timely payments as described above, the County may terminate this agreement without further notice.

ATTEST: BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF HUNTERDON ______Denise B. Doolan, Clerk John W. King, Director Dated: ______

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015 ______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, a Services and Occupancy Agreement with Scott Howarth, to reside in the single family home on the Teetertown Preserve, in Lebanon Township, in exchange for providing maintenance services on the premises.

This agreement shall terminate on June 30, 2016 unless terminated prior to that date.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon is hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, a Services and Occupancy Agreement with the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps to reside in the Lechner House, located at Echo Hill Preserve in exchange for providing volunteer services to the County, as well as maintenance services on the premises.

This agreement shall terminate on September 01, 2016 unless terminated prior to that date.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon adopted Speed Limit Resolutions on June 2, 2009 and August 3, 2010, setting speed limits for both directions of traffic along Walter E. Foran Blvd., Walter Foran Ext., Junction Road, Flemington-Whitehouse Road, Main Street, Oldwick Road and Lamington Road (all County Route 523) in the Borough of Flemington and Townships of Raritan, Readington and Tewksbury, Hunterdon County; and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned Resolutions should be rescinded and this new one resolved to establish speed limits in both directions as follows:

ZONE 1. 35 mph from North Main Street in Flemington Borough to Junction Road in Raritan Township; thence

ZONE 2. 45 mph in Raritan Township from Junction Road to Bartle’s Corner Road; thence

ZONE 3. 50 mph in Raritan Township and Readington Townships to the center of Hilltop Lane; thence

ZONE 4. 40 mph in Readington Township to a point 1,000’ north of Pleasant Run Road; thence

ZONE 5. 50 mph in Readington Township to a point 600’ north of East Dreahook Road; thence

ZONE 6. 40 mph in Readington Township to the center of Mountain Road; thence

ZONE 7. 35 mph in Readington Township to the center of Kline Boulevard; thence

ZONE 8. 25 mph in Readington Township to U.S. Route 22; thence

ZONE 9. 50 mph from U.S. Route 22 to a point 1,200 feet south of Lamington Road; thence

ZONE 10. 35 mph in Tewksbury Township to the center of Lamington Road; thence

ZONE 11. 50 mph in Tewksbury Township to the Somerset County line.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby authorizes Regulatory and Warning Signs to be erected and maintained to effect the above designated speed limits in accordance with New Jersey Department of Transportation and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as appropriate; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Resolution shall take effect upon the date of Adoption by the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders, as October 06, 2015.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon adopted a Speed Limit Resolution on June 02, 2009 setting speed limits for both directions of traffic along Junction Road (County Route 523) in the Township of Raritan, Hunterdon County; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon designated County Route 647 (Junction Road) from N.J. Route 31 to Walter Foran Ext. (County Route 523) by Resolution on April 17, 2012; and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned speed limit Resolution should be rescinded and this new one resolved to establish speed limits in both directions along Junction Road (County Route 647) from N.J. Route 31 to Walter Foran Ext. (County Route 523) as follows:

ZONE 1. 25 mph from N.J. Route 31 to Walter Foran Ext. (County Route 523) in Raritan Township.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby approves that Regulatory and Warning Signs shall be erected and maintained to effect the above designated speed limits in accordance with New Jersey Department of Transportation and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as appropriate; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect upon the date of Adoption by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon does hereby authorize that No Passing Zones be established and maintained along County Route 513 (Frenchtown-Everittstown Road, Everittstown-Pittstown Road), in the Township of Alexandria and Borough of Frenchtown, Hunterdon County as represented by the sketch dated January 14, 1972 (revised November 11, 1992) (revised July 15, 2015) bearing drawing number NPZ-146-A.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FUTURE JURISDICTION OF APPROXIMATELY 270 FEET OF THE SOUTH LEG OF THE PROPOSED EXIT 15/INTERSTATE 78 EAST BOUND RAMP’S SIGNAL, IN FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, HUNTERDON COUNTY

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon, has determined that public exigency requires the taking of the lands for highway and purposes for the Reconstruction of County Route 513/Exit 15/Interstate 78 in the Town of Clinton and Franklin and Union Townships, Hunterdon County, State of New Jersey.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders, as requested by the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation, that the County of Hunterdon will assume ownership of approximately 0.4 acres in Franklin Township, Hunterdon County. The 0.4 acres will be comprised of the south leg of the exit ramp’s signal for access into Block 5; Lots 1, 2 and 20.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Clinton Town, (employee: James Kramer) for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Clinton Town, (employee: Jay Hunter) for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Clinton Township, (employee: Drew MacQueen) for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Clinton Township, (employee: Michael Akers) for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Flemington Borough, (employee: William Svard) for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Readington Township, (employee: Carlos Ferreiro) for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Readington Township, (employee: Christopher Heycock) for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Readington Township, (employee: Gregory Wester) for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Readington Township, (employee: Vincent Corsentino) for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Tewksbury Township, (employee: Wayne Beam) for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Washington Township, Morris County (employee: Christopher Bratus) for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, an amendment to the Mutual Assistance Agreement with Washington Township, Morris County, (employee: Michael Hade) for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, a Mutual Assistance Agreement with Flemington Borough, (employee: Frank Emanuele), for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, a Mutual Assistance Agreement with Readington Township, (employee: Steven Rindock) for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, a Volunteer Agreement with Frank Emanuele, (Flemington Borough), for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, a Volunteer Agreement with Steven Rindock (Readington Township), for specialized law enforcement services for emergencies which may arise throughout Hunterdon County, through the Hunterdon County Special Weapons and Tactics Team (“SWAT Team”).

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that Edward Hahola, be hereby appointed permanent, full time Senior Public Safety Telecommunicator in the Emergency Services Division, Public Safety Department of the County of Hunterdon

Title: Senior Public Safety Telecommunicator Adjusted Salary to be: $61, 658.73 (no change) Effective: October 6, 2015 Union: CWA Hours per week: 40

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 6, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon has had a remarkable relationship with Eugene L. Farkas who has served as the Trial Court Administrator since 1983, for the Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage; and who has served the judiciary for 42 years; and

WHEREAS, as the Trial Court Administrator, Eugene Farkas has worked closely with the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the County Prosecutor, County Clerk, Sheriff and Surrogate; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Farkas has assisted the County of Hunterdon by serving on the County’s Facilities Evaluation Committee from 1992 through 1996, during the planning and construction of the $22 million Hunterdon County Justice Center which is three story building spanning 115,000 square feet, meeting weekly with all parties involved in all aspects of the facility; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Farkas has worked closely with the County of Hunterdon while managing the Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage making it more effective because of his dedication and effort in making the vicinage work more efficiently; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon does hereby recognize Eugene L. Farkas for his outstanding service to his community, county, and state in his effort to provide a technical and leadership focus for a professional court organization for the Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders wishes much success to Eugene L. Farkas much happiness in his retirement and in all his future endeavors.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 6, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION Award #EMW-2015-SS-00039-S01 CFDA #97.067

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby approves, on behalf of the County, the FFY2015 State Homeland Security Grant Agreement, with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security, in the amount of $100,000.00, to build, maintain and sustain national preparedness capabilities, at State and Local levels and to implement the goals and objectives included in the State Homeland Security strategies and initiatives.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon desires to apply for and obtain a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for approximately $1,248, for the period 7/1/15 through 6/30/16, to carry out a project to process all requests for Universal Service Fund (USF) check replacements generated through the Family Assistance Management Information System (FAMIS), to respond to client inquiries regarding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), to encode the FAMIS document of each applicant for Heating Living Arrangement, and to review the LIHEAP/USF non-select report for recipients who do not meet the criteria for consideration of benefits.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon does hereby authorize the application for such a grant and recognize and accepts that the Department may offer a lesser or greater amount and therefore, upon receipt of the grant agreement from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, does further authorize the execution of any such grant agreement; and also, upon receipt of the fully executed agreement from the Department, does further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of the agreement between the County of Hunterdon and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the persons whose names and titles appear below are authorized to sign the application, and that they or their successors in said titles are authorized to sign the agreement, and any other documents necessary in connection therewith.

John W. King, Freeholder Director

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, Attorney General’s Office recognizes that there are individuals with mental health needs who intersect with the criminal justice system who often cycle in and out of jails and prison, engaging in behavior tied to their mental health disabilities in ways that result in re-arrest and re- incarceration and who may benefit from a Prosecutor-led Mental Health Diversion Program; and

WHEREAS, the Attorney General and the Office of the Attorney General are committed to providing alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders whose criminal conduct relates to low level drug possession and use or has some nexus to an underlying mental illness or mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorder; and

WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-34.4, the Attorney General’s Office, Department of Law and Public Safety, through the distribution of grant funds for the creation of prosecutor-led mental health diversion programs, is providing its’ support for the implementation of evidence-based programs that will result in lower rates of recidivism among offenders with mental illness or mental illness and a co-occurring substance use disorder, offer needed treatment and provide long-term cost savings to the community; and

WHEREAS, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor is desirous of developing a Prosecutor-led Mental Health Diversion Program and wishes to apply for grant funds in the amount of $75,000 through the Department of Law and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon does hereby authorize the Hunterdon County Prosecutor to apply for a grant for the County of Hunterdon, through the Department of Law and Public Safety, Attorney General’s Office, in the amount of $75,000, for the development of a Prosecutor-led Mental Health Diversion Program for a grant period of 2 years.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services is accepting applications for the County Comprehensive Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Services Contract for calendar year 2016 beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016; and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services has awarded the County of Hunterdon, through renewal contract number 16-532-ADA-0, $227,968 in State funds and $29,175 in County Match (provided through regular County appropriations to alcohol/drug abuse service providers and fringe benefits for apportioned County staff);

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon is hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, the County Comprehensive Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Contract #16-532-ADA- 0, in the amount of $227,968, for the period of January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

State Funds: $227,968 County Match: $ 29,175 TOTAL: $257,143

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 06, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freedholders of the County of Hunterdon are hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, an Operating Assistance Agreement, for the period of July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, Federal funds allocated through FTA Section 5311, in an amount not to exceed $418,346.00 with New Jersey Transit allocating $209,173.00 and a County match of $209,173.00 for operating the Hunterdon County Consolidated Transportation system.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

John W. King, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

J. Matthew Holt, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Robert G. Walton, Freeholder

ADOPTED October 6, 2015

______Denise B. Doolan, CLERK