Toms River, New Jersey October 18, 2006

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean was called to order on October 18, 2006 at 4:00 P.M., Room 119, County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey, with Director Little presiding, Members Lacey, Kelly, Bartlett and Vicari present at the call of the roll.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was followed by the Prayer.

Gerry P. Little, Freeholder Director, read the following statement of compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act:

“In compliance with the provisions of the ‘Open Public Meetings Act’ adequate notice of this Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders has been advertised in the manner prescribed by law.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “We would like to welcome everyone to this meeting of October, 18, 2006 and Mrs. Vasil, would you proceed.”

CLERK VASIL: “Thank you. The first order of business today, we have a proclamation honoring the Lakewood Blue Claws as the 2006 South Atlantic League Champions. With us today we have Mr. Jim De Angelis, who’s the director of community relations for the Blue Claws. The proclamation will be presented by Freeholder Vicari. Mr. De Angelis if you would come up. The proclamation reads as follows:”

Office of the Freeholder Director Proclamation October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the year 2006 proved to be an extraordinary and exciting one for the Lakewood BlueClaws; and

WHEREAS, on September 15, 2006, the LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS captured its first South Atlantic League title since the team originated in 2001; and

WHEREAS, on September 8th, the LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS on the Northern Division Championship in Lexington, Kentucky propelling them into the spotlight as they advanced to the 2006 South Atlantic League Championships; and

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WHEREAS, in their home stadium, cheered by hometown fans, pitcher, Matt Maloney struck out a career high 12 batters and the whole team pulled together to score a 5-0 win over the GreenJackets to clinch the title of 2006 South Atlantic League Champions; and

WHEREAS, in addition to their title win, the LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS proudly boast the Number 1 rank in attendance for the South Atlantic League for the sixth year in a row; the month of July 2006 being a record setting month in attendance and wins; and

WHEREAS, as Ocean County has followed its hometown team, the LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS, from runs to pitches to plays, we say congratulations on an historic season and an outstanding job.

NOW, THERFORE, I, GERRY P. LITTLE, DIRECTOR of the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, on behalf of this Board, hereby honor and congratulate the:

LAKEWOOD BLUECLAWS 2006 SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

and thank them for an outstanding season; and further extend warm wishes and congratulations to the coaches and families.

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Our Freeholder Joe Vicari is going to present this proclamation. He is our liaison to the Tourism Advisory Council.”

FREEHOLDER VICARI: “Thank you Freeholder Director. You know, this is a great day for us and I think a lot has to do with the great leadership with Jim De Angelis and I’ll tell you why because this serves not only in Ocean County but it is inter-interacial with the youngsters, the parents and the grandparents. It has the highest attendance in the United States. With the great direction of Jim, every time we go there he’s walking around the stadium all the time. He’s a popular guy, but it brings a great sport to Ocean County, great role models to Ocean County and it gives a lot of our students and our families something that’s affordable and good, clean entertainment. It is just our way of showing our appreciation today and even with the construction of the ballpark. I mean, it’s a great ballpark, it’s well sized, well maintained. It has a 360 degree concourse and you can see all around the stadium and I think with the cooperation that we have with the non-profit and profit organizations, the generosity of working with all the schools and different organizations, they have been very, very generous. It’s really part of the County family and we really take a look at what’s taking place and Freeholder Little and I have always been very, very impressed as far as its great contribution not only as far as tourism goes and it is one of the reasons we are talking about it, but recreation for the people and we just want to tell you we appreciate it. Also, he is on the my tourism advisory board, a very active member, attends all of our meetings. We look for people to get involved and you do a great job Jim.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Jim is also on the Board of Directors of the Ocean County Salvation Army and shows the compassion that we really admire for the needy and (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 3

most vulnerable citizens of our County, but the BlueClaws are a wonderful asset for Ocean County. It is clean, family entertainment at an affordable price. Every night during the summer when they are home, you can see 7,000 – 8,000 of our youngsters and their families, and their parents and their moms and dads, and they really enjoy themselves. We love baseball; it is the American pastime and we are just proud of the tremendous success of the BlueClaws and all the recognition you are getting is well deserved and they are young players and they are the future certainly of the major league and we’ve had an opportunity to meet many of them throughout the years and they are just fine young men and the organization does a great job in selecting its young men who play on the sports league. Freeholder Kelly, too, is a top baseball fan here among the Board of Freeholders.”

FREEHOLDER KELLY: “Talk about the future, many people feel that this year the most valuable player in the National League is going to Ryan Howard and Ryan Howard started right here with the BlueClaws in our own County of Ocean and there are many players that have already made their mark in the major leagues. Some need a little more work but overall, many, many of those ball players that you see in the major leagues now started right here in our County of Ocean and Ryan Howard is one of those examples and there are many that believe he will win the most valuable player this year in the whole league, 58 home runs, 149 RBI’s, 318 batting average.”

JIM DE ANGELIS: “I’m a little overwhelmed today by the support that the Board of Chosen Freeholders has laid upon us. We thank you all for supporting us over the last six years. Since I arrived in Lakewood back in the mid 2000, it’s amazing to me how a community, how the County of Ocean has just embraced this ball club. Even during the previous five seasons, we have not had a winning team until this year. Fans turned out in record numbers. We are the number one drawing team in the State of New Jersey, the number one drawing team in the South Atlantic League, which consists of sixteen teams and it is just a wonderful show of support and kindness from the community. We do believe in giving back. We’re there to support many of endeavors, not only academically but socially throughout the year and we are very proud to say that we are a member of Ocean County and New Jersey. I want to thank all the gentlemen here, ladies, for coming out and supporting us and hoping next year we’ll even do better than we did this year. Thank you all.”

Clerk Vasil read Ordinance #2006-43 by title, which was scheduled for Public Hearing at this time.

Director Little opened the Public Hearing on Ordinance #2006-43 to the public for comments. No comments were received, therefore, the Public Hearing was declared closed.

On motion duly made by Freeholder Kelly, seconded by Freeholder Lacey, Ordinance #2006-43 was adopted on final reading, as follows:

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ORDINANCE #2006-43

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2004-9 FINALLY ADOPTED ON MARCH 17, 2004, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL PROJECT AND THE REALLOCATION OF APPROPRIATIONS THEREIN.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY (NOT LESS THAN TWO THIRDS OF ALL MEMBERS THEREOF AFFIRMATIVELY CONCURRING) AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: SECTION 1 of Ordinance 2004-9 of the County finally adopted on March 17, 2004, which amended Ordinance 2002-1 of the County finally adopted on February 6, 2002 and which amended Ordinance 2000-08 of the County finally adopted on April 19, 2000 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: "SECTION 1: $3,227,000 is hereby appropriated from the Reserve for 2000 State Aid Account for the cost of the reconstruction of various roads, installation and upgrade of traffic signals and culvert replacements, various locations, in the County of Ocean, including all else necessary therefor and incidental thereto, as follows: (i) $150,000 is hereby appropriated for the cost of the reconstruction of Route 526 (Laurelwood Avenue to New Prospect Road), Jackson and Lakewood Townships; (ii) $920,000 is hereby appropriated for the cost of the reconstruction of Brick Boulevard (Duquesne Boulevard to Yorktowne Boulevard), Brick Township; (iii) $200,000 is hereby appropriated for the cost of the reconstruction of New Hampshire Avenue, Phase III (Route 70-Silverton Road), Dover and Lakewood Townships; (iv) $1,157,000 is hereby appropriated for the cost of the installation and upgrade of traffic signals, various locations; (v) $234,297.34 is hereby appropriated for the cost of culvert replacements, various locations; and (vi) $565,702.66 is hereby appropriated for the cost of reconstruction of Lacey Road from Garden State Parkway to Route 9, Lacey Township." (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 5

SECTION 2: The capital budget of the County of Ocean is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director of Local Government Services is on file with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. SECTION 3: After passage upon first reading of this Ordinance, the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby directed to publish the full text of the Ordinance, together with the notice set forth below entitled: “NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE” (with appropriate completions, insertions and corrections), at least once in a newspaper qualified under N.J.S.A. 40A: 2-19, at least seven days prior to the date set for public hearing and further consideration for final passage (which date shall be at least ten days after introduction and first reading). The Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is further directed to comply with all provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17(b) regarding postings, publications, and the provision of copies of this Ordinance. SECTION 4: After final adoption of this Ordinance by the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby directed to publish the full text of this Ordinance, as finally adopted, together with the notice set forth below entitled: "NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE" (with appropriate completions, insertions and corrections), at least once in a newspaper qualified under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-19.

SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after the first publication thereof after final passage.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean on October 18, 2006, and the twenty (20) day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this notice. (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 6

ROLL CALL: Ayes: Mr. Lacey, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Vicari, Mr. Little Nays: None

Clerk Vasil read Ordinance #2006-44 by title, which was scheduled for Public Hearing at this time.

Director Little opened the Public Hearing on Ordinance #2006-44 to the public for comments. No comments were received, therefore, the Public Hearing was declared closed.

On motion duly made by Freeholder Vicari, seconded by Freeholder Lacey, Ordinance #2006-44 was adopted on final reading, as follows:

ORDINANCE #2006-44

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2000-7 FINALLY ADOPTED ON APRIL 19, 2000, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REALLOCATION OF APPROPRIATIONS THEREIN.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY (NOT LESS THAN TWO THIRDS OF ALL MEMBERS THEREOF AFFIRMATIVELY CONCURRING) AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: SECTION 1 of Ordinance 2000-7 of the County finally adopted on April 19, 2000 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows: "SECTION 1: $843,000 is hereby appropriated from the Reserve for 2000 State Aid Account for the cost of the rehabilitation and reconstruction of various roads and bridges, in the County of Ocean, including all else necessary therefor and incidental thereto, as follows: (i) $241,843.52 is hereby appropriated for the cost of the rehabilitation of Route 527 (Oak Ridge Parkway) Bridge over Toms River, Dover Township; (ii) $300,000 is hereby appropriated for the cost of the replacement of Route 547 over Main Branch of Toms River, Jackson Township; (iii) $300,000 is hereby appropriated for the cost of the replacement of Route 537 over Crosswicks Creek, Plumsted Township; and (iv) $1,156.48 is hereby appropriated for the cost of the evaluation of small bridges, various locations." SECTION 2: The capital budget of the County of Ocean is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 7

showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director of Local Government Services is on file with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. SECTION 3: After passage upon first reading of this Ordinance, the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby directed to publish the full text of the Ordinance, together with the notice set forth below entitled: “NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE” (with appropriate completions, insertions and corrections), at least once in a newspaper qualified under N.J.S.A. 40A: 2-19, at least seven days prior to the date set for public hearing and further consideration for final passage (which date shall be at least ten days after introduction and first reading). The Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is further directed to comply with all provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17(b) regarding postings, publications, and the provision of copies of this Ordinance. SECTION 4: After final adoption of this Ordinance by the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby directed to publish the full text of this Ordinance, as finally adopted, together with the notice set forth below entitled: "NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE" (with appropriate completions, insertions and corrections), at least once in a newspaper qualified under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-19. SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after the first publication thereof after final passage.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean on October 18, 2006, and the twenty (20) day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this notice.

ROLL CALL: Ayes: Mr. Lacey, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Vicari, Mr. Little Nays: None

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Clerk Vasil read Ordinance #2006-45 by title, which was scheduled for Public Hearing at this time.

Director Little opened the Public Hearing on Ordinance #2006-45 to the public for comments.

FREEHOLDER BARTLETT: “This Ordinance will provide an additional $2,225,000 for the County’s Jake’s Branch County Park project here in the center of Ocean County in Beachwood. As the Board knows we have awarded a $6.5 million dollar construction contract on the park. We expect to break ground within the next week or so and have construction actually start hopefully in November. So, we are very excited about the start of this newest County park. It’s been a long time in coming, what with the environmental permits that we worked through and through and through. This will be a tremendous addition to our County park system. We are very excited about it. Again, this provides further funding on this $6.5 million dollar park. I’d like to just point out again, because I find this incredible, the highest bid for the construction of this park Mr. Director, was $8.7 million. I guess bids can vary all over the lot, but the lowest bid again, the $6.5 million.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “This is a magnificent facility. It will be a centerpiece that will have a structure, a viewing tower on it and you will be able to see from Navy Lakehurst Base to Barnegat Bay. It will be the most magnificent view of anywhere in Ocean County.”

GARY BLACK, JACKSON TOWNSHIP: “I’ll start off, when I grew up, as you know in the Berkeley/Lacey area, I remember this area, I remember these woods. I’m glad to see that this is the use. If this was built on or track housing which there were plans of years ago, imagine the school cost and all of that. You are going to have people I’m sure are going to come up and whine and cry about the cost of doing a park, even the members that are here, but, that doesn’t even scratch the surface of what the housing would cost over the ratables, the cost of the school, the garbage drops, the condition of our landfill which will rapidly run rapid. This is a very good use of the property and for every dollar you put into it you are saving houses. Thank you.”

JOHN HICKMAN, BEACHWOOD: “Most of you up here know me. We’ve been back and forth several years. Now I can go back twenty-one years ago when the Borough of Beachwood first put 2,000 senior homes out there and of course, hindsight being 20/20, as the gentleman said, what a disaster that would have been. This is a big moment in a small man’s life. I am just happy to be here and I want to commend you, congratulate you on the best use to develop just what you are going to. It is a beautiful tract of land. You know I’ve always been an advocate for that tract and you sure are giving it in my eyes the best it could be. It is the best thing for the most people so please, we’ve been back and forth. There has been considerable torment on both sides, but, this is as I say, is an absolute joy for my wife and myself and once again, I commend you, I congratulate you. If there is anything I can do to help with this project, please don’t hesitate to call upon me. Thank you.”

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DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Just for the benefit of the audience, Mr. Hickman is a neighbor of this project and over the years has worked very diligently to see that it is implemented in the best way that we possibly can. He’s been very cooperative and worked with the County to realize this dream and we thank you for your time, for being here and your comments.”

FREEHOLDER BARTLETT: “Mr. Hickman, your compliments are deeply appreciated. As I’ve told you before you can rest assured this Board will work absolutely and completely with you to make sure that the park is a good neighbor for you and we thank you for your dedication and those very, very kind words. Thank you neighbor.”

No additional comments were received, therefore, the Public Hearing was declared closed.

On motion duly made by Freeholder Vicari, seconded by Freeholder Lacey, Ordinance #2006-45 was adopted on final reading, as follow:

ORDINANCE #2006-45

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PHASE II OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF JAKE’S BRANCH PARK, LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AND THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER APPARATUS RELATED THERETO, AND APPROPRIATING $2,225,000 THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,100,000 IN BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE COUNTY OF OCEAN TO FINANCE THE SAME.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY (NOT LESS THAN TWO THIRDS OF ALL MEMBERS THEREOF AFFIRMATIVELY CONCURRING) AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. There is hereby authorized to be undertaken by the County of Ocean as general improvements, the phase II construction of Jake’s Branch Park, located in the County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, and the purchase of equipment and other apparatus, including all else necessary therefor and incidental thereto. SECTION 2. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the improvements or purposes, the estimated cost of the improvements and appropriation therefor, down payment and estimated maximum amount of bonds or (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 10

notes authorized are as follows: ESTIMATED MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST AMOUNT OF IMPROVEMENT AND DOWN BONDS OR NOTES OR PURPOSE APPROPRIATION PAYMENT AUTHORIZED

Phase II construction of Jake’s Branch Park and the purchase of equipment & other apparatus

TOTALS $2,225,000 $125,000 $2,100,000

SECTION 3. There is hereby appropriated the sum of $2,225,000, including the sum of $125,000 as the down payment, for the improvements or purposes described in Section 1 hereof as required by the Local Bond Law. The down payment has been made available by virtue of provision in the Capital Improvement Fund of the County of Ocean in one or more previously adopted budgets. SECTION 4. There is hereby authorized the issuance of negotiable bonds in an aggregate principal amount of $2,100,000 to finance part of the cost of the purposes stated in Section 1 hereof. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding the limit authorized by law, and the maturities, method of sale and other details thereof shall be determined by subsequent resolutions to be adopted in the manner provided by law. SECTION 5. In order to temporarily finance the purposes provided for in Section 1 hereof, there is hereby authorized the issuance of bond anticipation notes of said County in an aggregate principal amount of $2,100,000. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as may be determined by the County Comptroller; provided that no note shall mature later than one year from its date. The bond anticipation notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and shall be in such form as may be determined by the County Comptroller. The County Comptroller shall determine all matters in connection with notes issued pursuant to this Ordinance, and the County Comptroller's signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A: 2-8.1. The County Comptroller is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from time to time at public or private sale and to (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 11

deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The County Comptroller is directed to report in writing to the Board of Chosen Freeholders at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to this Ordinance is made. Such report must include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser. SECTION 6. The County reasonably expects to commence acquisition and/or construction of the improvements described in Section 1 hereof, and to advance all or a portion of the costs in respect thereof, prior to the issuance of bonds or notes hereunder. To the extent such costs are advanced, the County further reasonably expects to reimburse such expenditures from the proceeds of the bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance, in an aggregate amount not to exceed the amount of bonds or notes authorized in Section 2 hereof. This bond ordinance is intended to be a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2. SECTION 7. Any grant monies received for the purposes described in Section 1 hereof, shall be applied either to direct payment of the cost of the improvements or to payment of the obligations issued pursuant to this bond ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized but not issued hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are so used. SECTION 8. The amount of the proceeds of the obligations authorized by this Ordinance which may be used for the payment of interest on such obligations, architects' fees, accounting, engineering and inspection costs, legal expenses, and other items as provided in N.J.S.A. 40A: 2-20 shall not exceed the sum of $200,000. SECTION 9. The Capital Budget of the County of Ocean is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this Ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. In the event of any such inconsistency and amendment, the resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended Capital Budget and Capital Program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and is available there for public inspection. (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 12

SECTION 10. It is hereby found, determined and declared as follows: A. The improvements or purposes described in Section 1 of this bond ordinance are not current expenses. They are improvements or purposes the County may lawfully undertake as general improvements, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property benefited thereby. B. The average period of usefulness of the improvements for which the obligations authorized by this Ordinance are to be issued is fifteen (15) years. C. The supplemental debt statement provided for in N.J.S.A. 40A: 2-10 was duly filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders prior to the passage of this Ordinance on first reading, and a complete executed duplicate of such supplemental debt statement has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey, and such supplemental debt statement shows that the gross debt of the County as defined in N.J.S.A. 40A:2-43 is increased by this Ordinance by $2,100,000 and the obligations authorized by this Ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law. SECTION 11. In the event the monies set forth above for any purpose is not necessary for said purposes, then such monies shall be for the completion of any of the other purposes provided for in this Ordinance. SECTION 12. The full faith and credit of the County of Ocean shall be pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds and notes authorized by this Ordinance, and as long as any of said bonds or notes are outstanding, an appropriation shall be included in each annual budget of the County hereafter adopted in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds or notes maturing in each year. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the County, and the County shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the County for the payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation as to rate or amount. SECTION 13. After passage upon first reading of this Ordinance, the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby directed to publish the full text of the Ordinance, together with the notice set forth below entitled: "NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE" (with appropriate completions, insertions and (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 13

corrections), at least once in a newspaper qualified under N.J.S.A. 40A: 2-19, at least seven days prior to the date set for public hearing and further consideration for final passage (which date shall be at least ten days after introduction and first reading). The Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is further directed to comply with all provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17(b) regarding postings, publications, and the provision of copies of this Ordinance. SECTION 14. After final adoption of this Ordinance by the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby directed to publish the full text of this Ordinance, as finally adopted, together with the notice set forth below entitled: "NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE" (with appropriate completions, insertions and corrections), at least once in a newspaper qualified under N.J.S.A. 40A: 2-19. SECTION 15. The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County hereby covenants on behalf of the County to take any action necessary or refrain from taking such action in order to preserve the tax-exempt status of the bonds and notes authorized hereunder as is or may be required under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder (the "Code"), including compliance with the Code with regard to the use, expenditure, investment, timely reporting and rebate of investment earnings as may be required thereunder. SECTION 16. This Ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after the first publication thereof after final passage.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bond Ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean on October 18, 2006, and the twenty (20) day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Bond Ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this notice.

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ROLL CALL: Ayes: Mr. Lacey, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Vicari, Mr. Little Nays: None

Clerk Vasil read the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee recommendation Resolution by title, which was scheduled for Public Hearing at this time.

Director Little opened the Public Hearing on the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee recommendation Resolution to the public for comments.

FREEHOLDER BARTLETT: “Thank you Mr. Director. This is again, an exciting project that the County of Ocean is playing a small part in. This land acquisition is being generated by a Trust for Public Land. It is a 118-acre site in Berkeley Township. It basically goes from the Bayville Firehouse, behind the Bayville Firehouse to the bay, through Bayview Avenue and then crosses Bayview Avenue and onto the bay. It is a $5.2 million dollar acquisition price that has been put together, a number of partners, have been put together by the Trust for Public Lands. The major partner in this is Berkeley Township, which has committed $2.3 million dollars. The Trust for Public Land has committed $1 million dollars of its own funds. The County has been the recipient of a Coastal Estuary Grant, a Federal grant, in the amount of $467,000.00, which will be committed to the program. The County will also be committing an additional $1.425 million dollars to the project. Now, of the County’s $1,425 thousand dollars, half a million dollars of that will come from the Planning Incentive Grant which is a pass-through of New Jersey Green Acres funds. So, bottom line, dollars of County taxpayers on this project will be $925,000.00. The story gets a little better than that. Potentially, it gets a little better than that. The Trust for Public Land is currently awaiting pending grant applications for this project that they would be recipients of to the degree that the Trust for Public Lands receives more money from other partners, the County’s share goes down. So, there is a possibility that of our $925,000.00 participation, that we will receive back potentially between $210,000,.00 to $710,000.00. None of that is guaranteed. It’s a possibility. We’re very glad to be a partner… $925,000.00 on this project. By the way, when the entire thing is closed, the County will hold title to this property as part of our Natural Lands Trust. In this area (points) along the bay in Berkeley Township, from the mouth of the Toms River to the County’s park here (points), there is roughly 1,000 acres that have been preserved in the watershed of Barnegat Bay, both by the County, by the Trust for Public Land, by Berkeley Township, by again, all of us working together, getting money from here, there and everywhere. Jack, you had all those figures in your head. I can only remember figures that have dollar signs next to them, but this again, is a great accomplishment to the 1,000 acres and we are very pleased. So, that’s the way of introduction Mr. Director, to this public hearing on the County’s participation in the acquisition.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Thank you Freeholder, and for the benefit of our students here from the Toms River Regional School District, this is an aerial photograph of all of the colored areas, of areas as Freeholder Bartlett said that have been (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 15

preserved. In Ocean County, since you are the future of our County and our State and our nation; in Ocean County now we have preserved well over 8,000 acres of open space, farmland and coastal area that will be there as a legacy to you and even your children for as long as we are fortunate enough to be blessed to live here in this County. So, these, although they certainly improve the quality of life of all of us here today, more importantly, you are the future and this will guarantee, hopefully, contribute to your quality of life and your future in Ocean County.”

FREEHOLDER VICARI: “If I may, just make a comment; we spoke about this last week on a Wednesday and as we were talking about this land as far as preserving, at the same time Route 9 collapsed right over in the area that we are purchasing. The land, the County Natural Lands and Berkeley Township, we have preserved about over 500 homes. Mr. Black mentioned before as far as services go, it is not just the regular services as the police and sanitation, it is actually building another school in that area and an area where the road that collapsed, the culvert, was built 50 years ago, it was not built to handle the traffic. What happened of course, is a major area, it is also an evacuation route. So, what the County is doing is actually preserving land for not only future generations but we are really doing the right thing and saving all of the taxpayers of Berkeley Township a lot of money. Last Thursday the Freeholders, working with Ocean County College, hosted a Coastal and Watershed seminar and one of the areas is extremely important to preserving the national estuary program, one of twenty-eight that was recognized. I think it makes a statement to show our commitment of not only preserving our watershed, but future generations working with Berkeley Township, Natural Lands Trust Fund and really being proactive to really do the right thing as far as saying you know something, we have an obligation to preserve the watershed. Also at that seminar, just briefly, as you know on Tuesday the population in the United States reached 300,000,000 people and part of the problem is the population is increasing tremendously. The biggest impact is not only in New Jersey, which is the most densely populated State in the United States, but the problem is of course, in Ocean County and the reason why this Board of Freeholders is so concerned is because of Pinelands, our watershed and just preserving not only open space but drinking water for our future generations. So, all these things are integrated and tied in and I just want to give our students a total picture of what we talked about. Again, we appreciate Freeholder Bartlett working and being the guru of the Open Space Program in Ocean County and leading this program. In 1998, the people of Ocean County said we want to tax ourselves $01.2 cents in order to preserve open spaces. So, this is with the full consent of all thirty-three towns in Ocean County and it goes to show that we have listened to people and that democracy does work. Thank you Mr. Director.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Thank you Freeholder and one more point on this and Freeholder Vicari started discussing the Pinelands. Again, for our young people here, our students, the Forsythe, the local municipalities, by the State, by the Federal government, over 41 percent of Ocean County’s land either is preserved by the County, by municipalities, by the State or by the Federal government, in its Forsythe Refuge, the State forest in the Pinelands and so forth. So, 41 percent of your County where you live, is already preserved by this program under Freeholder Bartlett and supported by the entire Board. We will be preserving more each year (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 16

so that percentage will go up. Now, would anyone like to comment from the public on this resolution?”

CARMEN AMATO, BERKELEY TOWNSHIP: “Freeholder Bartlett and Freeholder Vicari basically pointed out all the good things about this purchase that I was going to comment on. I do want to come up here and voice my support of it. Berkeley Township, as mentioned, put up $2.3 million dollars of which $700,000.00 of that money is going to be grant money reimbursed at a later date, so, I mean, this is just government at its finest. You have the local, County, State and private entities working together to preserve open space, it is a wonderful thing for the community of Berkeley Township and of course, under the direction of Freeholder Bartlett. I do want to mention prior to Freeholder Little becoming a Freeholder, he served as chairman in the Natural Lands Trust Fund and through his leadership and the Freeholder and the entire Board, this will put Berkeley Township’s allocation over 1,000 acres, which is outstanding. Eight thousand County wide and over 1,000 just in Berkeley Township alone and someone who rides Route 9 on a daily basis to get around the potential impact of 600 more homes on this 1,000 acres would have been devastating to our community. Once again I want to speak in favor of it and I want to thank the Board of Freeholders for their leadership and partnership in this acquisition.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Councilman, before you leave, for the benefit of the audience, Councilman Amato is going to get married on December 29th. Congratulations.”

AMATO: “Thank you.”

GARY BLACK, JACKSON TOWNSHIP: “Again, Gary Black from Jackson. One thing happened and I’d forgotten about this; growing up in the area, I grew up right next to Cedar Creek and water is a friendly thing, likes coming into the house and saying hi to you. Once in awhile you get a good storm. One of the things you’ve also done here is give a place for floodwaters to go. Granted, I used to ride a bicycle going up Bayview Avenue back in the days of wooden bridges. I think there is still one and before any of those houses were built, by Veeder Lane you have that little area and off on Carlisle you had some. That’s all that was there. The Allen Road wasn’t there. There was a plan of putting a… in fact Joe Namath has some property out by there, going back. But, the main thing is the floodwaters, an escape for floodwaters. This will protect homes and one thing and yes, my parents growing up on the water, I experienced a lot of that, has to do a lot with why I’m in Jackson today. I don’t know why people like to live on the water, but you’ve also saved money in FEMA because every time there’s a storm and some people just can’t say you can’t remember things when you were two years old but I was in Lavallette in the storm of 1962 and yeah, I’ve got memories of that. You also not only saved schools and that, you saved federal monies because we’re ready for another one and that’s where you have to replace and if there is another one, we don’t replace as much. Again, thank you. It was a good job with both you and Berkeley Township to come together and do what’s right. Thank you.”

KERRY LYNN MCCORMACK, BEACHWOOD: “I’d just like to say that I approve and I hope the trend of land preservation continues in Ocean County not (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 17

just for the environmental standpoint but also the fact that of all the car accidents in the State of New Jersey, Ocean County has the highest fatality rate, so therefore, more land preservation equals less new homes being built and less new people on the road, so, the smaller amount of people we can have on the road equals less car accidents. So, I’d just like to congratulate everyone for having land preserved.”

FREEHOLDER VICARI: “And that is one of the reasons why this week, the Board of Freeholders had a program of bus safety awareness and part of the problem with people on school buses is that we try to encourage them not to be on their cell phone, having a cup of coffee or listening to their ipod or their blackberry. It has been working out very, very well because what we’re trying to do is to encourage not only the drivers of their vehicles but also the citizens that walk. So, we have a very extensive safety program this week. Just that you are aware of that situation. Thank you.”

No additional comments were received from the public, therefore, the Public Hearing was declared closed.

On motion duly made by Freeholder Vicari, seconded by Freeholder Lacey, the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee recommendation resolution was adopted on final reading, as follows:

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the voters of Ocean County authorized the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund to provide funds for the acquisition and preservation of natural lands, open spaces, and farmland; and

WHEREAS, the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee was established by the Board of Chosen Freeholders to review nominations to the program and forward recommendations for acquisition to the Board of Chosen Freeholders; and

WHEREAS, the Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee received a nomination for a 118 acre property in Berkeley Township, more specifically identified on attached Addendum A; and

WHEREAS, this property, also known as Potters Creek, is located along the Barnegat Bay adjacent to other publicly owned properties, and contains uplands forests, freshwater wetlands and coastal marshes; and

WHEREAS, the Trust for Public Land has entered into an agreement with the property owner for the acquisition of this property for $5,200,000; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley has agreed to contribute a total of $2,300,000 towards this purchase; and

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 18

WHEREAS, the Trust for Public Land has secured an additional $1,007,078 in State and non-profit funding for this acquisition; and

WHEREAS, on April 19, 2006, the County of Ocean applied for and subsequently received a grant for $467,922 from the 2006 Federal Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CECLP), specifically for the acquisition of the Potters Creek property; and

WHEREAS, the Trust for Public Land requests an additional $1,425,000 from the County of Ocean to ensure that closing on the property will occur next month; and

WHEREAS, the total amount provided by Ocean County will be $1,892,922, including the federal CECLP grant received earlier this year; and

WHEREAS, Ocean County will obtain title to the entire 118 acre Potters Creek property at closing; and

WHEREAS, the Trust for Public Land has agreed to forward any subsequent grants it may receive for the preservation of this property to the County of Ocean as a partial reimbursement for County expenditures; and

WHEREAS, the Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee granted final approval to participate in the acquisition of the Potters Creek property on September 27th, 2006; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed acquisition was conducted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders on October 18th, 2006 as required by PL 1997, c24.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY as follows:

1. It accepts the recommendation of the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee to participate in the acquisition of the property identified in the attached Addendum A, in the Township of Berkeley for an amount not to exceed $1,892,922, including the expenditure of $467,922 from the federal CECLP grant.

2. It authorizes the expenditure from the following amounts, in amounts not to exceed: a. $925,000 from the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund, Account Number 225-155-0151; b. $230,000 from Open Space/Farmland Preservation, Account Number 017-810-8133; c. $75,000 from Open Space/Farmland Preservation, Account Number 017-810-8213; d. $120,000 from Open Space/Farmland Preservation, Account Number 017-810-8413; (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 19

e. $75,000 from Open Space/Farmland Preservation, Account Number 017-810-8513; f. $467,922 from Open Space/CELCP, Account Number 017-810-8697.

3. It authorizes the Freeholder Director to execute any and all federal, state, local and non-profit agreements made available for the acquisition of this property.

4. It authorized the County Administrative staff to prepare, submit and revise such material as may be required to obtain grant funds for the acquisition of property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT

1. The proper officers of the Board are authorized and directed to sign all necessary documents in order to effectuate these purchases.

2. The offices of Ocean County Counsel and County Administrative staff are hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to consummate this transaction and have the fully executed Deeds or Easements recorded in the County Clerk’s Office.

4. Certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the Trust for Public Land; New Jersey Green Acres Program; Township of Berkeley, Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee; County Administrator; County Counsel; County Planning Director; County Finance Director; and the County Auditor.

Potter Creek Project, Berkeley Township

Holdings to be conveyed from Bayville Properties and Glen Roth to Ocean County

Block Lots Block Lots 1299 2 1319 13-29, 31, 33-56 1305 1-21 1320 1-3, 37-80, 72-89 1306 10-19 1321 1-42 1307 17-25 1322 1 1308 1-11 1323 10-19 1309 1-14 1324 9-12 1310 1-15 1325 1-32 1311 1.01 1326 1-33 1312 1-12 1327 1-34 1313 1-13, 15, 17-21, 1328 1-36 23, 25-56 1314 1-59 1329 1-9 1315 16, 18, 20-56 1330 1-4 1316 1-55 1332 7-18 1317 1-4, 9-13, 18, 20, 22, 1332 12-31, 38-46 24, 26, 28-56 1318 1-51 (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 20

ROLL CALL: Ayes: Mr. Lacey, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Vicari, Mr. Little Nays: None

The following Resolution was offered:

The Director of the Department of Administration has examined the individual vouchers submitted herewith for the purpose of recommending to the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders payment thereof on October 21, 2006.

He ahs certified these vouchers, in the total amount of $8,026,736.05 to be valid claims and recommends approval and payment thereof.

RESOLUTION

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF OCEAN COUNTY, that the Director be and is hereby authorized and instructed to execute Master Voucher-Certificate for certification of payment #20 said Master Voucher in the total amount of $8,026,736.05 which bills are deemed to be valid claims as recommended by the Director of the Department of Administration; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Treasurer of the County of Ocean be and she is hereby authorized and directed to pay each and every one of the aforesaid bills attached to this Master Voucher-Certificate for certification of payment, upon execution of same by said Director, if and when funds are available.

ROLL CALL: (Offered by Freeholder Lacey, seconded by Freeholder Vicari) Ayes: Mr. Lacey, except on vouchers nos. 19505, 19404, 19405, 19406, 19412A(2), 19517 and 19446; Mr. Kelly, except on voucher no. 19442(3), Mr. Bartlett, except on vouchers nos. 19810 and 19909; Mr. Vicari, Mr. Little, except on vouchers nos. 19764, 19765,19766, 19767, 19768, 19769 and 20173. Nays: None Abstaining: Mr. Lacey, on Vouchers Nos. 19505, 19404, 19405, 19406, 19412A(2), 19517 and 19446; Mr. Kelly, on Voucher No. 19442(3); Mr. Bartlett, on Vouchers Nos. 19810 and 19909; Mr. Little, on Vouchers Nos. 19764, 19765, 19766, 19767, 19768, 19769 and 20173.

CLERK VASIL: “Next, we have the Consent Resolution. There are twenty-four items; A-1 thru A-24. They conclude on page 3.”

No objections or comments were received, therefore, the following (thirty-four) Resolutions were offered:

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 21

R E S O L U T I O N

October 18, 2006

BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY that: 1. Nancy K. Hanna, County Correction Officer, Department of Corrections, annual base salary is hereby changed to $40,200, effective October 24, 2006.

2. Lindsay M. Pound is hereby given a provisional promotional appointment to the position of Account Clerk Typing, Engineers, pending Civil Service examination, effective October 19, 2006, at an annual base salary of $27,352.

3. Joseph A. Galletto is hereby given a provisional promotional appointment to the position of Senior Bridge Operator, Road Department, pending Civil Service examination, effective October 19, 2006, at an annual base salary of $40,276.

4. Lukasz F. Praski is hereby given a provisional promotional appointment to the position of Senior Engineer, Engineers, pending Civil Service examination, effective October 19, 2006, at an annual base salary of $49,449.

5. Laura A. Laviola is hereby granted a Leave of Absence Without Pay, (illness) from her position of Public Safety Telecommunicator, Sheriff’s 911 Division, effective October 13, 2006 through November 12, 2006 inclusive.

6. Kenneth A. Meissner is hereby granted an Extension of Leave of Absence Without Pay, (illness) from his position of Equipment Operator Roads, Road Department, effective September 14, 2006 through September 24, 2006 inclusive.

7. Brenda Tutela, Administrative Clerk Typing, Department of Finance, is hereby demoted (voluntary) to the position of Principal Clerk Typist, at an annual base salary and is hereby transferred to Tax Board, hours changed (37.5 to 40) effective October 19, 2006, at an annual base salary of $40,781.

The following employees (8 through 10 ), Department of Corrections, are hereby returned to their permanent title of County Correction Officer, (result of certification) effective October 19, 2006, at an annual base salary of $74,075:

8. Kenneth F. Gillen 9. Kenneth J. Marshall 10. Joseph S. Pinnisi

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 22

The following employees (11 through 15), Department of Corrections, are hereby given a regular promotional appointment to the position of County Correction Sergeant, subject to a working test period, effective October 19, 2006, at an annual base salary of $80,158:

11. John A. Haberbush 12. Noureddine Henderson 13. Vanessa Hughes 14. Theresa M. Kaufman 15. Donald K. Tonachio

The following employees (16 through 17), Department of Corrections, are hereby given a regular promotional appointment to the position of County Correction Lieutenant, subject to a working test period, effective October 19, 2006, at an annual base salary of $88,274:

16. Jeffrey A. Holmes 17. Robert F. Thompson

18. Thaddeus Mercadante is hereby granted an Extension of Leave of Absence Without Pay, (illness) from his position of Senior Security Guard, Department of Security, effective October 15, 2006 through October 31, 2006 inclusive.

The following employees (19 through 21), Office of the Sheriff, are hereby given a regular promotional appointment to the position of Sheriff’s Officer Sergeant, subject to a working test period, effective October 19, 2006, at an annual base salary of $80,157:

19. Kevin J. Cooney 20. John F. Bordonaro 21. James P. Pissott

The following employees (22 through 24), Road Department, are hereby given a provisional promotional appointment to the position of Assistant Supervising Heavy Equipment Operator, pending Civil Service examination, effective October 19, 2006:

NAME SALARY 22. David W. Bell, Sr. $49,163.+7.3 23. Barry A. Mayer $40,975.+4.6 24. Joseph Miesieski $36,797.+4.6

25. Joseph P. Kenny, Supervising Maintenance Repairer LPL, annual base salary is hereby changed to $47,520, effective July 6, 2006.

26. George J. Robertazzi is hereby granted a Leave of Absence Without Pay, (illness) from his position of Omnibus Operator, Department of Transportation Services, effective September 26, 2006 through December 18, 2006 inclusive. (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 23

27. Humberto M. Robledo is hereby given a regular promotional appointment to the position of Truck Driver Heavy (per NJDOP), Road Department, subject to a working test period, effective September 28, 2006, at his present salary.

28. Chelsea Skuby is hereby granted an Extension of Leave of Absence Without Pay, (illness) from her position of Senior Clerk Typist, Tax Board, effective October 11, 2006 through October 15, 2006 inclusive.

29. Christopher M. Irons is hereby a Leave of Absence Without Pay, (illness) from his position of Senior Drafting Technician, Engineers, effective September 25, 2006 through November 26, 2006 inclusive.

30. Vincent Ferrara is hereby given a regular appointment to the position of Groundskeeper, Parks Department, subject to a working test period, effective October 23, 2006, at an annual base salary of $24,450.

31. Christine Sandor is hereby given a regular appointment to the position of Clerk Typist, Department of Finance, subject to a working test period, effective October 23, 2006, at an annual base salary of $22,854.

32. Kevin J. Letts is hereby given a regular appointment to the position of Laborer, Road Department, subject to a working test period, effective October 30, 2006, at an annual base salary of $24,450.

33. Alex B. O’Dell is hereby given a regular appointment to the position of Building Maintenance Worker/Groundskeeper, Buildings & Grounds, subject to a working test period, effective October 23, 2006, at an annual base salary of $24,450.

34. Alysia J. Garey is hereby granted a Leave of Absence Without Pay, (illness) from her position of Omnibus Operator, Department of Transportation Services, effective October 11, 2006 through January 9, 2007 inclusive.

35. Donna Parker is hereby granted a Leave of Absence Without Pay, (illness) from her position of Senior Building Maintenance Worker, Buildings & Grounds, effective October 5, 2006 though November 8, 2006 inclusive.

36. Margaret O’Donnell is hereby granted an Extension of Leave of Absence Without Pay, (illness) from her position of Administrative Secretary, Department of Corrections, effective October 24, 2006 through October 29, 2006 inclusive.

37. Lori A. Martin is hereby granted a Family Leave Without Pay from her position of County Correction Officer, Department of Corrections, effective October 23, 2006 through January 14, 2007 inclusive.

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 24

38. Kristine R. McNeally is hereby granted a Leave of Absence Without Pay, (illness) from her position of Communications Operator Secured Facilities, Department of Corrections, effective October 26, 2006 through October 30, 2006 inclusive.

39. Pierre C. Lucknick is hereby granted a Leave of Absence Without Pay, (illness) from his position of Computer Operator, Office of Information Technology, effective October 12, 2006 through January 14, 2007 inclusive.

40. Christine E. Allen is hereby granted a Leave of Absence Without Pay, (illness) from her position of Assistant Administrative Analyst, Tax Board, effective October 17, 2006 through January 11, 2007 inclusive.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be sent to the Director of Employee Relations and the County Comptroller/CFO.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN entered into an agreement dated October 6, 2004 with the Contractor, P & A Construction, Inc. for work and services in relation to the Reconstruction of Brick Boulevard (County Route 549) from Yorktowne Boulevard to Beaverson Boulevard, Brick Township, Ocean County, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the contractor for the said project was let in the name of the County of Ocean and the work was done pursuant to said contract carried out under the direction and supervision of the County Engineer; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer of the County of Ocean has duly certified to this Board that the work covered by said contract up to and including the extent shown on Final Estimate No. 10 dated October 18, 2006 was finished in all respects in compliance with the plans and specifications, order and direction and other details, all in conformity with the said contract; and WHEREAS, the Final Estimate No. 10 shows:

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 25

Total Cost of Construction: $3,347,501.76 Less 0% of Total: $0.00 ------Subtotal: $3,347,501.76

Less Partial Estimate #1: $102,104.24 Less Partial Estimate #2: $220,775.48 Less Partial Estimate #3: $361,466.07 Less Partial Estimate #4: $374,511.89 Less Partial Estimate #5: $44,723.84 Less Partial Estimate #6: $207,339.23 Less Partial Estimate #7: $372,042.16 Less Partial Estimate #8: $441,639.69 Less Partial Estimate #9: $256,939.33

Subtotal Partial Estimates: $2,381,541.93 ------AMOUNT NOW DUE CONTRACTOR: $965,959.83 WHEREAS, the said Contractor has filed a sworn claim with the Board in which it is declared that the amount due the Contractor as stated above is true, fair, just and correct. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, in the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that: 1. The furnished work under this contract, to the extent covered by this resolution, be and the same is hereby accepted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean. 2. The Department of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to pay said Contractor the amount of Nine hundred sixty five thousand nine hundred fifty nine and 83/100 dollars ($965,959.83) which is the amount hereinbefore shown to be presently due to said Contractor, in accordance with the certification thereof by the County Engineer to this Board.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, Contract No. B2004-130E was entered into on October 6, 2004 with P & A Construction, Inc., Contractor, for work and services in relation to the Reconstruction of Brick Boulevard (County Route 549) from Yorktowne (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 26

Boulevard to Beaverson Boulevard, Brick Township, Ocean County, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, during the course of construction minor modifications to contract quantities have become necessary due to actual field measured conditions; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer of the County of Ocean has duly filed with this Board a request for a Change Order stating the facts involved and certifying that the proposed Change Order is consistent with regulations for such Change Orders promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, under authority of N.J.S.A. 52:27BB-32; and WHEREAS, the Contractor has agreed to accept these changes to the Contract pursuant to the provisions of Sections 104 and 109 of the Standard Specifications; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, in the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that: 1. The County Engineer is hereby authorized to issue Amendatory Contract and Change Order No. 6 to P & A Construction, Inc. as follows: Extra Work Order in the amount of $0.00 and Reduction Order in the amount of $4,025.20 in connection with the project known as Reconstruction of Brick Boulevard (County Route 549) from Yorktowne Boulevard to Beaverson Boulevard, Brick Township, Ocean County, New Jersey. 2. The Director and Clerk of this Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into an Amendatory Contract with P & A Construction, Inc., to cover the Change Order No. 6. 3. A certified copy of this resolution shall be sent to the County Engineer, the County Treasurer, the County Auditor and P & A Construction, Inc.

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 27

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN entered in to an agreement dated October 14, 2003 with the Contractor, J. H Reid General Contractor for work and services in relation to the Construction of Mantoloking Bridge, Brick Township and Mantoloking Borough, Ocean County, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the contract for the said project was let in the name of the County of Ocean and the work was done pursuant to said contract carried out under the direction and supervision of the County Engineer; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer of the County of Ocean has duly certified to this Board that the work covered by said contract up to and including the extent shown on Partial Estimate No. 32 dated October 18, 206 was finished in all respects in compliance with the plans and specifications, order and direction and other details, all in conformity with the said contract; and WHEREAS, the Partial Estimate No. 32 shows: Total Cost of Construction: $22,624,394.03 Less ½% of Total: $113,121.97 ------Subtotal: $22,511,272.06

Less Partial Estimate #1: $813,507.00 Less Partial Estimate #2: $18,914.00 Less Partial Estimate #3: $818,924.95 Less Partial Estimate #4: $192,666.04 Less Partial Estimate #5: $757,370.84 Less Partial Estimate #6: $2,639,901.20 Less Partial Estimate #7: $2,428,935.55 Less Partial Estimate #8: $830,378.50 Less Partial Estimate #9: $1,383,299.40 Less Partial Estimate #10: $1,020,132.95 Less Partial Estimate #11: $1,444,913.23 Less Partial Estimate #12: $736,940.40 Less Partial Estimate #13: $172,911.20 Less Partial Estimate #14: $204,134.00 Less Partial Estimate #15: $697,427.29 Less Partial Estimate #16: $579,443.62 Less Partial Estimate #17: $412,805.40 Less Partial Estimate #18: $909,499.74 Less Partial Estimate #19: $791,340.63 (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 28

Less Partial Estimate #20: $770,629.86 Less Partial Estimate #21: $621,706.85 Less Partial Estimate #22: $643,608.69 Less Partial Estimate #23: $549,017.56 Less Partial Estimate #24: $196,095.06 Less Partial Estimate #25: $252,058.85 Less Partial Estimate #26: $72,912.00 Less Partial Estimate #27: $72,912.00 Less Partial Estimate #28: $373,144.31 Less Partial Estimate #29: $671,139.74 Less Partial Estimate #30: $883,061.96 Less Partial Estimate #31: $12,761.89

Subtotal Partial Estimates: $22,493,362.06 ------AMOUNT NOW DUE CONTRACTOR: $17,910.00 WHEREAS, the said Contractor has filed a sworn claim with the Board in which it is declared that the amount due the Contractor as stated above is true, fair, just and correct. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, in the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that: 1. The furnished work under this contract, to the extent covered by this resolution, be and the same is hereby accepted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean. 2. The Department of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to pay said Contractor the amount of Seventeen thousand nine hundred ten and 00/100 dollars ($17,910.00) which is the amount hereinbefore shown to be presently due to said Contractor, in accordance with the certification thereof by the County Engineer to this Board.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN entered into an agreement dated September 21, 2005 with the Contractor, Midlantic Construction, LLC for work and services in relation to the Construction of Toms River Downtown Improvement Project, Dover Township (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 29

and South Toms River Borough, Ocean County, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the contract for the said project was let in the name of the County of Ocean and the work was done pursuant to said contract carried out under the direction and supervision of the County Engineer; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer of the County of Ocean has duly certified to this Board that the work covered by said contract up to and including the extent shown on Partial Estimate No. 12 dated October 18, 2006 was finished in all respects in compliance with the plans and specifications, order and direction and other details, all in conformity with the said contract; and WHEREAS, the Partial Estimate No. 12 shows: Total Cost of Construction: $3,981,782.34 Less 2% of Total: $79,635.65 ------Subtotal: $3,902,146.69

Less Partial Estimate #1: $29,400.00 Less Partial Estimate #2: $16,287.60 Less Partial Estimate #3: $172,110.54 Less Partial Estimate #4: $301,032.48 Less Partial Estimate #5: $311,555.72 Less Partial Estimate #6: $511,451.22 Less Partial Estimate #7: $352,575.09 Less Partial Estimate #8: $407,436.96 Less Partial Estimate #9: $426,383.47 Less Partial Estimate #10: $255,865.26 Less Partial Estimate #11: $832,647.56

Subtotal Partial Estimates: $3,616,735.90 ------AMOUNT NOW DUE CONTRACTOR: $285,410.79 WHEREAS, the said Contractor has filed a sworn claim with the Board in which it is declared that the amount due the Contractor as stated above is true, fair, just and correct. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, in the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that: 1. The furnished work under this contract, to the extent covered by this resolution, be and the same is hereby accepted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean. 2. The Department of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to pay (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 30

said Contractor the amount of Two hundred eighty five thousand four hundred ten and 79/100 dollars ($285,410.79) which is the amount hereinbefore shown to be presently due to said Contractor, in accordance with the certification thereof by the County Engineer to this Board.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN entered into an agreement dated 2nd day of February, 2005 with the Contractor, Earle Asphalt Company for work and services in relation to the Reconstruction of Harmony Road (Carlson Court to Malibu Court), Jackson Township, Ocean County, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the contract for the said project was let in the name of the County of Ocean and the work was done pursuant to said contract carried out under the direction and supervision of the County Engineer; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer of the County of Ocean has duly certified to this Board that the work covered by said contract up to and including the extent shown on Partial Estimate No. 2 dated October 18, 2006 was finished in all respects in compliance with the plans and specifications, order and direction and other details, all in conformity with the said contract; and WHEREAS, the Partial Estimate No. 2 shows: Total Cost of Construction: $181,417.35 Less 2% of Total: $3,628.35 ------Subtotal: $177,789.00

Less Partial Estimate #1: $158,024.96 ------AMOUNT NOW DUE CONTRACTOR: $19,764.04 WHEREAS, the said Contractor has filed a sworn claim with the Board in which it is declared that the amount due the Contractor as stated above is true, fair, just and correct. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, in the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that: (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 31

1. The furnished work under this contract, to the extent covered by this resolution, be and the same is hereby accepted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean. 2. The Department of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to pay said Contractor the amount of Nineteen thousand seven hundred sixty four and 04/100 dollars ($19,764.04) which is the amount hereinbefore shown to be presently due to said Contractor, in accordance with the certification thereof by the County Engineer to this Board.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN entered into an agreement dated August 4, 2004 with the Contractor, Yates Sign Co., Inc. for work and services in relation to the Reconstruction of Lacey Road Between Route 9 and Garden State Parkway, Phase A, Lacey Township, No. III, Ocean County, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the contract for the said project was let in the name of the County of Ocean and the work was done pursuant to said Contract carried out under the direction and supervision of the County Engineer; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer of the County of Ocean has duly certified to this Board that the work covered by said contract up to and including the extent shown on Final Estimate No. 11 dated October 18, 2006 was finished in all respects in compliance with the plans and specifications, order and direction and other details, all in conformity with the said contract; and WHEREAS, the Final Estimate No. 11 shows: Total Cost of Construction: $425,000.00 Less 0% of Total: $0.00 ------Subtotal: $425,000.00

Less Partial Estimate #1: $60,441.50 Less Partial Estimate #2: $116,032.00 Less Partial Estimate #3: $23,618.00 Less Partial Estimate #4: $44,467.50 Less Partial Estimate #5: $12,446.00 Less Partial Estimate #6: $18,865.00 (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 32

Less Partial Estimate #7: $51,744.00 Less Partial Estimate #8: $18,816.00 Less Partial Estimate #9: $39,984.00 Less Partial Estimate #10: $2,718.00

Total Paid to Date: $422,282.00

AMOUNT NOW DUE CONTRACTOR: $2,718.00 WHEREAS, the said Contractor has filed a sworn claim with the Board in which it is declared that the amount due the Contractor as stated above is true, fair, just and correct. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, in the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that: 1. The furnished work under this contract, to the extent covered by this resolution be and the same is hereby accepted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean. 2. The Department of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to pay said Contractor the amount of Two thousand seven hundred eighteen and 00/100 dollars ($2,718.00) which is the amount hereinbefore shown to be presently due to said Contractor, in accordance with the certification thereof by the County Engineer to this Board.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN entered into an agreement dated April 19, 2006 with the Contractor, Star of the Sea Concrete Corporation, for work and services in relation to the Reconstruction of Lacey Road between Route 9 and Garden State Parkway, Phase B, Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the contract for the said project was let in the name of the County of Ocean and the work was done pursuant to said contract carried out under the direction and supervision of the County Engineer; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer of the County of Ocean has duly certified to this Board that the work covered by said contract up to and including the extent (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 33

shown on Partial Estimate No. 1 dated October 18, 2006 was finished in all respects in compliance with the plans and specifications, order and direction and other details, all in conformity with the said contract; and WHEREAS, the Partial Estimate No. 1 shows: Total Cost of Construction: $303,918.75 Less 2% of Total: $6,078.38 ------Subtotal: $297,840.38

AMOUNT NOW DUE CONTRACTOR: $297,840.38 WHEREAS, the said Contractor has filed a sworn claim with the Board in which it is declared that the amount due the Contractor as stated above is true, fair, just and correct. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, in the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that: 1. The furnished work under this contract, to the extent covered by this resolution, be and the same is hereby accepted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean. 2. The Department of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to pay said Contractor the amount of Two hundred ninety seven thousand eight hundred forty and 38/100 dollars ($297,840.38) which is the amount hereinbefore shown to be presently due to said Contractor, in accordance with the certification thereof by the County Engineer to this Board.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN entered into an agreement dated November 2, 2005 with the Contractor, Lucas Brothers, Inc., for work and services in relation to the Reconstruction of Route 528 (Route 9 to Gudz Road), Lakewood Township, Ocean County, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the contract for the said project was let in the name of the County of Ocean and the work was done pursuant to said contract carried out (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 34

under the direction and supervision of the County Engineer; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer of the County of Ocean has duly certified to this Board that the work covered by said contract up to and including the extent shown on Partial Estimate No. 8 dated October 18, 2006 was finished in all respects in compliance with the plans and specifications, order and direction and other details, all in conformity with the said contract; and WHEREAS, the Partial Estimate No. 8 shows: Total Cost of Construction: $1,648,282.76 Less 2% of Total: $32,965.66 ------Subtotal: $1,615,317.10

Less Partial Estimate #1: $17,640.00 Less Partial Estimate #2: $165,462.62 Less Partial Estimate #3: $100,017.04 Less Partial Estimate #4: $185,052.12 Less Partial Estimate #5: $218,131.31 Less Partial Estimate #6: $253,454.73 Less Partial Estimate #7: $357,012.31

Subtotal Partial Estimates: $1,296,770.13

AMOUNT NOW DUE CONTRACTOR: $318,546.97 WHEREAS, the said Contractor has filed a sworn claim with the Board in which it is declared that the amount due the Contractor as stated above is true, fair, just and correct. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, in the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that: 1. The furnished work under this contract, to the extent covered by this resolution, be and the same is hereby accepted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean. 2. The Department of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to pay said Contractor the amount of Three hundred eighteen thousand five hundred forty six and 97/100 dollars ($318,546.97) which is the amount hereinbefore shown to be presently due to said Contractor, in accordance with the certification thereof by the County Engineer to this Board.

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 35

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN entered into an agreement dated September 22, 2004 with the Contractor, Midlantic Construction, LLC for work and services in relation to the Replacement of Bridge No. 1523-001 Crosswicks Creek Bridge (County Route 537), Plumsted Township, Ocean County, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the contract for the said project was let in the name of the County of Ocean and the work was done pursuant to said contract carried out under the direction and supervision of the County Engineer; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer of the County of Ocean has duly certified to this Board that the work covered by said contract up to and including the extent shown on Final Estimate No. 17 dated October 18, 2006 was finished in all respects in compliance with the plans and specifications, order and direction and other details, all in conformity with the said contract; and WHEREAS, the Final Estimate No. 17 shows: Total Cost of Construction: $3,106,742.62 Less 0% of Total: $0.00 ------Subtotal: $3,106,742.62

Less Partial Estimate #1: $95,550.00 Less Partial Estimate #2: $406,984.20 Less Partial Estimate #3: $71,348.90 Less Partial Estimate #4: $69,790.70 Less Partial Estimate #5: $85,517.74 Less Partial Estimate #6: $350,741.16 Less Partial Estimate #7: $178,637.34 Less Partial Estimate #8: $259,260.96 Less Partial Estimate #9: $130,222.40 Less Partial Estimate #10: $123,348.68 Less Partial Estimate #11: $283,285.66 Less Partial Estimate #12: $233,378.67 Less Partial Estimate #13: $328,079.22 Less Partial Estimate #14: $222,479.39 Less Partial Estimate #15: $45,628.80 Less Partial Estimate #16: $160,216.75

Subtotal Partial Estimate: $3,044,470.57

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 36

AMOUNT NOW DUE CONTRACTOR: $62,272.05 WHEREAS, the said Contractor has filed a sworn claim with the Board in which it is declared that the amount due the Contractor as stated above is true, fair, just and correct. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, in the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that: 1. The furnished work under this contract, to the extent covered by this resolution, be and the same is hereby accepted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean. 2. The Department of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to pay said Contractor the amount of Sixty two thousand two hundred seventy two and 05/100 dollars ($62,272.05) which is the amount hereinbefore shown to be presently due to said Contractor, in accordance with the certification thereof by the County Engineer to this Board.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN entered into an agreement dated April 20, 2005 with the Contractor, Earle Asphalt Company for work and services in relation to the Reconstruction and Resurfacing of Portions of Certain County Roads, Contract A-2005, Ocean County, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the contract for the said project was let in the name of the County of Ocean and the work was done pursuant to said contract carried out under the direction and supervision of the County Engineer; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer of the County of Ocean has duly certified to this Board that the work covered by said contract up to and including the extent shown on Partial Estimate No. 3 dated October 18, 2006 was finished in all respects in compliance with the plans and specifications, order and direction and other details, all in conformity with the said contract; and WHEREAS, the Partial Estimate No. 3 shows: (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 37

Total Cost of Construction: $578,400.11 Less 2% of Total: $11,568.00 ------Subtotal: $566,832.11

Less Partial Estimate #1: $492,943.48 Less Partial Estimate #2: $988.94 ------Subtotal Partial Estimates: $493,932.42

AMOUNT NOW DUE CONTRACTOR: $72,899.69 WHEREAS, the said Contractor has filed a sworn claim with the Board in which it is declared that the amount due the Contractor as stated above is true, fair, just and correct. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, in the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that: 1. The furnished work under this contract, to the extent covered by this resolution, be and the same is hereby accepted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Ocean. 2. The Department of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to pay said Contractor the amount of Seventy two thousand eight hundred ninety nine and 69/100 dollars ($72,899.69) which is the amount hereinbefore shown to be presently due to said Contractor, in accordance with the certification thereof by the County Engineer to this Board.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, funding through the Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program provided critical transportation assistance to Counties in the provision of transportation services; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey Assembly Bill 3093 and the companion New Jersey Senate Bill 1973 would increase the allocation from 7.5% to 8.5% of the tax assessed to New Jersey casinos to provide additional funding to NJ Transit and the States’ twenty-one counties to support paratransit and community transportation services; and

WHEREAS, the proposed revision to the SCADRTAP funding formula (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 38

would result in an increase of $362,267.00 to Ocean County from the FY 07 level of $2,653,292 to a projected level of $3,015,599; and

WHEREAS, these funds would provide additional support to meet new and increasing local transit demand from a growing population.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN support and urge members of the New Jersey Assembly and Senate to support passage of these bills.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Assemblyman John Wisniewski, NJ Council on Special Transportation, Ocean County Transportation Services Department and Ocean County legislative representatives.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

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. SECTION 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the Budget of the year 2006 in the sum of ………$33,125.00 which item is now available as a revenue from the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, pursuant to the provisions of statute; and SECTION 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of ……………$33,125.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the line item caption entitled, Ocean County Voting Machines. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one signed copy of the State of New Jersey Federal and State grant certification form shall be filed with the Director of (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 39

Local Government Services and the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, and a copy shall be made available to the Department of Finance and the County Auditor.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

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. SECTION 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the Budget of the year 2006 in the sum of ……..$102,815.00 which item is now available as a revenue from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, Inc., pursuant to the provisions of statute; and SECTION 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of …………..$102,815.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the line item caption entitled, Subregional Transportation FY06/07. SECTION 3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of ………………$25,704.00 representing the amount required for the County’s share of the aforementioned undertaking appears in the budget of the year 2006 Matching Funds for Future Grants. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed with the Director of Local Government Services and single copies shall be made available to the Department of Finance, County Auditor, and the (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 40

Planning Board.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

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. SECTION 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the Budget of the year 2006 in the sum of ……..$12,500.00 which item is now available as a revenue from the Inter-local Services Act, N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1, pursuant to the provisions of statute; and SECTION 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of ……………$12,500.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the line item caption entitled, Schedule “C” Vehicle Services, Account No. 016-175-4635. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed with the Director of Local Government Services and copies shall be made available to the Department of Finance, County Auditor, and the Department of Vehicle Services.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

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 (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 41

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. SECTION 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the Budget of the year 2006 in the sum of ………$10,000.00 which item is now available as a revenue from the HUD HOME Program Income, pursuant to provisions of statute; and SECTION 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of …………….$10,000.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the line item caption entitled, HUD – HOME Program Income. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be filed with the Director of Local Government Services and single copies shall be made available to the Department of Finance, County Auditor, and the Director of Planning.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

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. SECTION 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the BOARD OF (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 42

CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the Budget of the year 2006 in the sum of ……..$25,000.00 which item is now available as a revenue from the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, pursuant to the provisions of statute; and SECTION 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of …………….$25,000.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated under the line item caption entitled, RERP: Reimbursement for Catering FY06/07. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one signed copy of the State of New Jersey Federal and State grant certification form shall be filed with the Director of Local Government Services and the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, and a copy shall be sent to the Department of Finance and the County Auditor.

RESOLUTON October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, P.L. 2001, c.199 requires the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority to hold a public hearing on a municipality where a proposed off-track wagering facility is to be located; and WHEREAS, the current legislation does not require a public hearing to be held in municipalities contiguous to the site where proposed facilities will be located; and WHEREAS, the members of the 9th Legislative District have sponsored an amendment to P.L.2001, c.199 requiring that a public hearing must also be held in municipalities contiguous to the site where proposed off-track wagering facilities will be located. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY hereby joins the 9th Legislative District in seeking an amendment to P.L. 2001, c.119 as outlined above. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the members of the 9th Legislative District and to the New (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 43

Jersey Racing Commission.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, it has been determined that certain revenues for miscellaneous Federal and State Grants that have been transferred from the current fund to the grant funds are either closed or should be cancelled; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that certain outstanding balances of these reserve funds are no longer required; and WHEREAS, in order to maintain proper accounting and system control procedures, it is necessary to cancel this balance from the Grant Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that the grant amount to be canceled will be: Grant Appropriation ………………………….$148,658.84 Grant Receivable ……………………………..$153,010.80 Debit to Surplus ………………………………....$4,351.96 for which supporting documentation is attached hereto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the County Auditor, Department of Finance, Department of Juvenile Services, Department of Human Services, Department of Engineering, Prosecutors Department and Parks and Recreation.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, on January 5, 2006, the Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted a resolution designating certain financial institutions as depositories for the County of Ocean for the year 2006; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the designated depositories with an additional financial institution. BE IT RESOLVED, by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 44

the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY that the following financial institution is designated as being a Depository of the County of Ocean for the year 2006: JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the authorized County Officials are hereby directed and approved to execute any necessary related documents required by said depositories in order to perform their fiduciary responsibility. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution shall be sent to the institution named above, Commerce National Insurance Services, County Auditor and the Department of Finance.

RESOLUTION OCTOBER 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, Department of Human Services, Division of Disability Services have awarded funds for the of the PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES PROGRAM; and WHEREAS, the County of Ocean, Department of Human Services wishes to accept the PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES PROGRAM grant for the year 2007; and WHEREAS, the requested amount is $294,017 from STATE funds and $45,000 from the Ocean County Department of Human Services, 2007 with the grant period to be from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that the Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to accept the grant agreement with the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, the Department of Human Services, Division of Disability Services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to execute any necessary subsequent related documents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution shall be made available to the County Auditor and the New Jersey State Department of (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 45

Human Services.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Aging and Community Services provides the opportunity for the County of Ocean to apply for and receive funding from the first year of funding for the 2007-2009 Area Plan Contract to carry out and develop an accessible, responsive, comprehensive system of services for the elderly of Ocean County; and WHEREAS, the County of Ocean wishes to apply for the 2007-2009 Area Plan Contract 2007. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director and Clerk of the Board are authorized and directed to execute the 2007 Area Plan Contract to the N.J. Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Aging and Community Services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the first year funding for FY 2007 is as follows: Federal allocation $2,438,551, State Match IIIB $109,853, State Weekend/Holiday Home Delivered Meals $73,998, Safe Housing and Transportation $87,033, Social Services Block Grant $232,635, State COLA $348,525, State APS $284,918, Care Coordination $23,810, State Match III-E $105,951, SHIP $12,300, USDA $159,293, Medication Management D State Match $549 and Medicaid Match $34,351. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board, are hereby authorized and directed to execute any necessary subsequent related documents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the County Auditor, N.J. Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Aging and Community Services, Department of Finance and the Director of the Office of Senior Services.

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 46

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, Department of Children and Families have funds available for the renewal of the HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL grant; and

WHEREAS, the County of Ocean Department of Human Services wishes to renew Human Services Advisory Council grant for the year 2007; and

WHEREAS, the requested amount is $66,615 from State funds and $15,900 from County Funds, with the grant period to be from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY that the Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to renew the grant agreement with the STATE OF NEW JERSEY, Department of Children and Families.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to execute any necessary subsequent related documents.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution shall be made available to the County Department of Finance, the County Auditor, the New Jersey State Department of Children and Families and the County Department of Human Services.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the Prosecutor of the County of Ocean received notice from the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice of the availability of funding for Regionalized Traffic Enforcement FY06/07, in the amount of $20,000.00; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this grant is to maintain and expand DWI checkpoints as a regular form of DWI enforcement activities within the county. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that the Freeholder Director and the Clerk of the Board are authorized and directed to execute the grant application for Ocean County Regionalized (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 47

Traffic Enforcement FY06/07 with the Division of Law & Public Safety, Division of Division of Highway Traffic Safety. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to execute any necessary subsequent related documents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the County Auditor, Department of Finance, the Prosecutor’s Office and the State of New Jersey Department of Law & Safety Division of Highway Traffic Safety.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the County of Ocean has created and established a program to assist municipalities and governmental agencies in the repair and maintenance of vehicles in addition to providing certain materials and supplies in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, the Ocean County Vocational-Technical School has entered into this program with the County; and WHEREAS, the Ocean County Vocational-Technical School wishes to amend this Agreement with the County for the provision of these services as follows; The Ocean County Vocational-Technical School desires to increase the total cost of all goods delivered and all services rendered by the County of Ocean from a maximum of $18,000.00 to a maximum of $30,500.00 because of unexpected costly repairs, as well as higher gasoline charges. Department Original Amount Increase Not to Exceed Vehicle Services $18,000,00 $12,500.00 $30,500.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: 1. The Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Amendatory Agreement with the Ocean County Vocational-Technical School in Ocean County, (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 48

an increase in the amount of $12,500.00 not to exceed $30,500.00 in total. 2. Sufficient funds are available pending state approval of subsequent budget modifications under an appropriation entitled, Schedule “C” – Vehicle Maintenance Account #016-175-4635. 3. Certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the Ocean County Vocational-Technical School, the Ocean County Vehicle Services Department, the Ocean County Department of Finance and the Ocean County Auditor.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services, has funds available in the amount of $917,363.00 for the treatment and prevention of alcoholism and drug abuse; and WHEREAS, the County of Ocean desires to participate in the 2007 Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, for the grant period of January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007; and WHEREAS, participation in the aforementioned Program requires submission of a Comprehensive Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Plan annually. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that the 2007 Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Abuse Plan, which encompasses the Ocean County Municipal Alliance Program, funded by the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Freeholder Director and the Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to submit the 2007 Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Abuse Plan and execute the application for the Comprehensive Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Program to the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders authorizes the Ocean County Health Department to administer the 2007 Comprehensive Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Program. (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 49

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute any subsequent contracts and related documents upon approval of the aforementioned recommendation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the County Auditor, County Department of Finance, Ocean County Health Department, County Alcoholism/Drug Abuse Coordinator and the New Jersey State Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services, and the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse has funds available in the amount of $613,232.95 for the prevention of alcoholism and drug abuse; and WHEREAS, the County of Ocean desires to participate in the 2007 Municipal Alliance Program, for the grant period, January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007; and WHEREAS, participation in the aforementioned Program requires submission of a Municipal Alliance Plan annually. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that Freeholder Director and the Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to submit updated Comprehensive Plan for the 2007 Ocean County Municipal Alliance Program, funded by the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders authorizes the Ocean County Health Department to administer the 2007 Ocean County Municipal Alliance Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute any subsequent contracts and related documents upon approval of the aforementioned recommendation. (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 50

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the County Auditor, County Department of Finance, Ocean County Health Department, County Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Coordinator and the New Jersey State Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services, and the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the County of Ocean has created and established a program to Assist Local Hospitals by the sharing of services and State aid in the form of grants; and WHEREAS, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department has been a forerunner in the implementation of the State Homeland Security Grant FY05, which is a federally funded program and is mandated by the State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the County wishes to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with certain Hospitals of Ocean County, for the purpose of enhancing the County’s ability to prevent, detect, deter, respond to and recover from threats and acts of terrorism. WHEREAS, adequate funding is available in the FY05 Homeland Security Grant Account No. 017-805-8595, object class 4500. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: 1. Participating Hospitals of Ocean County will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding as outlined in the State Homeland Security Grant FY05. 2. A copy of said Agreements will be kept on file within the Office of the Clerk of the Board. 3. The Hospitals of Ocean County participating in the grant program are listed on Annex A attached to this Resolution. (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 51

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are authorized and directed to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the participating Hospitals of Ocean County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the Prosecutor’s Office, Sheriff’s Department, County Auditor, Department of Finance, and the attached listing of participating Municipalities of Ocean County. Annex A Interlocal Service Agreements State Homeland Security Grant FY 05

Amount Participating Hospitals Not to Exceed

Community Medical Center $13,000.00 Kimball Medical Center $13,000.00 Ocean Medical Center $13,000.00 Southern Ocean County Hospital $13,000.00

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the County of Ocean has previously submitted an application for funding under the Home Investment Partnerships Act; as amended; and

WHEREAS, said application has been approved for funding by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the application, the County of Ocean created and established the Ocean County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program for the purpose of providing financial assistance to low and moderate income households for the correction of health and safety violations and for rehabilitation of qualified improvements to their principal place of residence; and

WHEREAS, the Ocean County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program shall issue deferred loans for moderate and substantial rehabilitation;

WHEREAS, the Ocean County Department of Planning is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the program; and

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 52

WHEREAS, the program guidelines provide that applicants approved for funding by the Ocean County Department of Planning must execute a Deferred Loan Agreement with the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholder; and

WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the deferred loan for moderate rehabilitation shall not exceed $25,000,.00 per dwelling unit and the maximum amount of the deferred loan for substantial rehabilitation shall not exceed $50,000; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS, of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY as follows:

1. The Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into and execute a ten-year (10) Deferred Loan Agreement on behalf of the Board with the following individual/s for substantial rehabilitation for the amount set forth below:

Rose Marie Chirico - $15,000.00

2. In the event unforeseen conditions arise requiring additional work or reduction in work contemplated under the construction agreement which is incorporated in the approved deferred loan agreement and there is insufficient time to present the matter directly to the Board, the Ocean County Planning Department shall be authorized to approve said modifications to the deferred loan agreement/s approved above. In such cases, the modification to the deferred loan/s shall be reported promptly to the Board for approval at its next scheduled Board Meeting.

3. The Board of Chosen Freeholders further authorizes the Director and Clerk of the Board to execute legal instruments as required consummating the intent of this resolution.

4. Certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the Ocean County Department of Planning and the Ocean County Treasurer.

5. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the appropriate County official is hereby authorized to endorse and cancel the Mortgage Note on record upon receipt of verification that the Deferred Loan has been satisfied.

6. The Contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said contract, the number being C2006-26.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the County of Ocean has previously submitted a Final Statement for funding under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; as amended; and (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 53

WHEREAS, said Final Statement has been approved for funding by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Final Statement, the County of Ocean created and established the Ocean County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program for the purpose of providing financial assistance to low and moderate income households for the correction of health and safety violations and for rehabilitation of qualified improvements to their principal place of residence; and

WHEREAS, the Ocean County Department of Planning is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the program; and

WHEREAS, the program guidelines provide that applicants approved for funding by the Ocean County Department of Planning must execute a Deferred Loan Agreement with the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholder; and

WHEREAS, the maximum amount of any deferred loan issued through the Ocean County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program shall not exceed $15,000.00 per dwelling unit; and

WHEREAS, funding has been allocated to the Ocean County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program for deferred loans.

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY as follows:

1. The Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into and execute a Deferred Loan Agreement on behalf of the Board with the following individual(s) for the amount set forth below:

Renee Driscoll $5,180.00

2. In the event unforeseen conditions arise requiring additional work or reduction in work contemplated under the construction agreement which is incorporated in the approved deferred loan agreement and there is insufficient time to present the matter directly to the Board, the CDBG Liaison Officer of the Ocean County Planning Department shall be authorized to approve said modification to the deferred loan agreement/s approved above. In such cases, the modification to the deferred loan/s shall be reported promptly to the Board for approval at its next scheduled Board meeting.

3. The Board of Chosen Freeholders further accepts and approves the Construction Agreement executed between the individual/s set forth above and their selected contractor and said construction agreement is made apart each Deferred Loan Agreement.

4. Certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the Ocean County Department of Planning and the Ocean County Treasurer.

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 54

5. BE IT RESOLVED THAT the appropriate County official is hereby authorized to endorse and cancel the Mortgage Note on record upon receipt of verification that the Deferred Loan has been satisfied.

6. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said contract, the number being C2006-27.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the County of Ocean has previously executed and entered into a Deferred Loan, Mortgage, and Mortgage Note Agreement with Marianne J. Artache whose principal address is 2605 Oak Street, Point Pleasant, New Jersey 08742 effective August 13, 2004 under the Ocean County CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program for the purpose of correcting health and safety violations and construction of qualified rehabilitation improvements; and

WHEREAS, the original contractor, Utopia Construction failed to conform to the provisions set forth in the construction contract, and was subsequently removed from the project, and CJM Construction was awarded the contract to complete the project; and

WHEREAS, a balance remained of $740.00 which will be included in the new purchase order for CJM Construction; and

WHEREAS, on April 10, 2006, a Grant was awarded to CJM Construction in the amount of $2,984.00 to repair and correct issues associated with the project; and

WHEREAS, the total purchase order for CJM Construction shall be $3,724.00; and

WHEREAS, the Director of the Ocean County Department of Planning together with Housing Services, Inc., the program administrator, has recommended that a deferred loan agreement modification and grant agreement be increased by an additional $2,984.00; and

WHEREAS, no Mortgage and Mortgage Note is required and the terms and amount of the original lien will not be increased and shall remain.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY as follows:

1. The Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are further authorized and directed to enter into and execute the Deferred Loan Modification and Grant (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 55

Agreement attached hereto on behalf of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

2. Certified copies of this resolution shall be made available to the Ocean County Department of Planning and the Ocean County Treasurer.

3. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said agreement, the number being C2004-36.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has previously adopted, and the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has certified, as required by law, a Solid Waste Management Plan for the Ocean County Solid Waste Management District; and WHEREAS, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders has periodically adopted amendments to the Plan to provide a strategy for the recycling composting and disposal of solid waste generated within the Ocean County Solid Waste Management District; and WHEREAS, the County has received an application from Riverfront Recycling and Aggregates LLC requesting inclusion into the Ocean County District Solid Waste Management Plan as a Class B Recycling Center to provide asphalt, concrete, brick, block, stone, tree parts, stumps and brush. This site is at 560 Route 72 in Barnegat Township and includes: block 42, Lots 2, 5.02 and 9; Block 43, Lots 3-5, 8 and 9.03; Block 43.01, Lot 9; and Block 44, Lots 2 and 3 in Barnegat Township; and WHEREAS, representatives of Riverfront Recycling and Aggregates LLC made a presentation at the Ocean County Solid Waste Advisory Council meeting on July 17, 2006. During the public comment period, the County did not receive any public comments; and WHEREAS, the Ocean County Solid Waste Advisory Council adopted a Resolution on September 18, 2006 recommending the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders include Riverfront Recycling and Aggregates LLC into the Ocean County District’s Solid Waste Management Plan as a Class B Recycling Center to process asphalt, concrete, brick, block, stone, tree parts, stumps and (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 56

brush at Block 42, Lots 2, 5.02 and 9; Block 43, Lots 3-5, 8 and 9.03; Block 43.01, Lot 9; Block 44, Lots 2 and 3 in Barnegat Township. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders as follows: 1. Riverfront Recycling and Aggregates LLC is included into the Ocean County District’s Solid Waste Plan as a Class B Recycling Center to process asphalt, concrete, brick, block, stone, tree parts, stumps and brush at Block 42, Lots 2, 5.02 and 9; Block 43, Lots 3-5, 8 and 9.03; Block 43.01, Lot 9; and Block 44, Lots 2 and 3 in Barnegat Township. 2. Riverfront Recycling and Aggregate LLC must obtain approval from the Pinelands Commission in order for them to process tree parts, stumps and brush. 3. Copies of this Resolution shall be provided to the Clerk of the Board, Riverfront Recycling and Aggregate LLC, Commissioner, NJ Department of Environmental Protection, NJ Pinelands Commission, Township of Barnegat, and the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Design/Construction Coordination Agreement between the County of Ocean and New Jersey Department of Transportation for the improvements to the intersection of Route 70 and Massachusetts Avenue in the Township of Dover from the vicinity of the intersection of Route 70 and Whitesville Road to the vicinity of Route 70 and Route 9 for approximate distance of 0.52 miles along Route 70. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be sent to the County Engineer, County Counsel and the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 57

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the County Engineer has approved the release of bonds for road opening permits, which bonds were posted according to Resolution, adopted by the Board on August 16, 1989. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY that the County Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to release the following bonds, which bonds were posted the following road opening permits: NAME PERMIT NO. ISSUED AMOUNT TYPE Ellen & Steve D’alessio E-233 4/29/04 $2,000.00 Cash #2287 Kofield Construction, LLC E-380 8/1/04 $1,000.00 Cash #3350 Mattel Construction & EO-86-E 11/10/04 $2,166.66 Cash #001942 Development (Bond Payable to: Covington Village Investors, LP, 1411 State Rt. 35, Ocean, NJ 07712).

Note Bros. Construction B-471 6/25/01 $1,000.00 Cash #1080

Reynolds and Jordan Land CO-68-F 6/25/01 $1,000.00 Cash #1034 Acquisition, LLC

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution shall be sent to the County Department of Finance and the County Engineer.

(One on the above (34) Resolutions) ROLL CALL: (Offered by Freeholder Kelly, seconded by Freeholder Lacey) Ayes: Mr. Lacey, except on Item A-19; Mr. Kelly, on Item a-19, SOCH; Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Vicari, comment on A-13; Mr. Little Nays: None Abstaining: Mr. Lacey, on Item A-19, Mr. Kelly, on Item A-19, Southern Ocean County Hospital.

FREEHOLDER VICARI: “Yes, Mr. Director, if I may, I would just like to say publicly, the 2007-2009 Area Plan application is on today, that’s what this is about and I mentioned after this after the public hearing on October 3rd, where we invited all members of the public to come and participate and if they could not make it, of course to come and give us written comments and fortunately we had 48 individuals who attended our meeting. Again, we want to continue to have the finest senior citizen program not only in the State but to be the model for others to follow in the United States. So, this is the plan and again, fortunately on Tuesday, (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 58

October 17th, the President signed the Older Americans Act Amendment, which also reauthorizes the money for the next five years. We have Jane Maloney who is here today as Director of Senior Services, who also attended this but I just want to talk briefly about why Ocean County is so truly unique in its services to older adults. We have approximately 150,000 to 160,000 thousand and I think it’s the catalyst that we have working together and sharing the efficiency of service with all Freeholders. As we know Freeholder Mancini always said we are number one, but I just want to quick mention that it’s not just Freeholder as Director of Senior Services but it’s all five Freeholders working together and sharing the services and efficiency of economists that gives us so much more in Ocean County where we are commended continuously and especially now by the State of New Jersey, they were very, very complimentary the last time as far as saying we are the best in the entire State and one reason why we’re so unique is for an example, although it is not in this plan, Freeholder Little, for example, is with the transportation program, Ocean Ride, Freeholder Bartlett is the Parks and Recreation, we share services, also Senior Services, Human Services, our Library System, the Board of Health, so it is where some of the whole is greater than all of the parts. It is really very difficult to say actually what we did spend but we give more services and we do it more efficiently and what the State of New Jersey is saying which is a compliment to this entire Board is last week, is that the Department of Health and Senior Services, stated that Ocean County’s commitment and spirit is an example for the entire State of New Jersey to follow and that’s a major compliment and I take the responsibility to give to Jane Maloney, who is here today, and everyone that works with Senior Services, our new program with Medicare Part D, which we are doing another great job with, that we will publicize later on, but Jane I wanted you to know that we really appreciate it and being number one not only in the State of New Jersey but setting the standard nationally, but what we have given to our senior citizens and doing it in an efficient, cost effective way is extremely important and setting the standards for all of our seniors in Ocean County. Thank you Mr. Director.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “The largest senior citizen population in New Jersey and sitting next to Jane we have Kathy Edmond who is Director of Transportation and Jill Perez who is Director of Human Services, in those three departments we are pleased that they are here today, absolutely work cooperatively in providing services to our elderly here, our parents and grandparents.”

VICARI: “Sometimes with agencies there is no communication but in Ocean County we speak with one voice. I think it is that sharing and collaboration is extremely important. Thank you Mr. Director.”

LITTLE: “Freeholder Kelly just reminded me, some of us are becoming eligible for those services very rapidly.”

CLERK VASIL: “There are Motions today, six of the, B-1 through B-6. On B-2, the Board Meeting of September 20th, all members were present. B-3, the Preboard Meeting of July 26th, all members were present, the August 9th, Preboard Meeting, Freeholder Bartlett was not in attendance.”

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 59

No objections or comments were received, therefore, the following (six) Motions were offered: On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Clerk of the Board was authorized to record and/or accept the following recorded Legal Instruments:

CANCELLATION OF MORTGAGE Linda M. Rogers – Block 562, Lots 6 & 7, Brick Township. Christine A. Floor – Block 442.15, Lot 8.04C018D, Dover Township. Anthony J. Mileto – Block 1083.26, Lots 11-20, Dover Township. Dolores Lopez – Block 21.08, Lot 18, Dover Township. MORTGAGE & MORTGAGE NOTE Rose Marie Chirico – Block 4.174, Lot 22, Berkeley Township. Renee Driscoll – Block 4.09, Lot 10, Berkeley Township. DEED Stephen Mikulak – Block 9.03, P/O Lot 15, Jackson Township. Walter McCurdy – Block 9.03, P/O Lot 14, Jackson Township.’ RELEASE OF PART OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY Walter McCurdy – Block 9.03, P/O Lot 14, Jackson Township. RECORDED LEGAL INSTRUMENTS RECEIVED DEED Daniel P. MCLean, Executor, Estate of Francine McLean – Block 3, P/O Lot 724, Dover Township, BK13340PG0697.

Wallace, Jason E. & Boni Ann – Block 135.02, P/O Lot 110.03, Dover Township, BK13343PG0790F.

RELEASE OF PART OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY

Wallace, Jason E. & Boni Ann – Block 135.02, P/O Lot 110.03, Dover Township, BK13343PG0795.

On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on September 20, 2006 were approved and distributed as copied.

On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Minutes of the Pre- Board Meetings held on July 26, 2006 and August 9, 2006 were approved and distributed as copied.

On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Ocean County Master Payroll paid on October 4, 2006 for the payroll period of September 7, (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 60

2006 through September 20, 2006 and for the payroll period of September 21, 2006 through October 4, 2006, in the amount of $4,313,058.21, in accordance with the resolution passed on June 21, 1972, was approved.

MOTION OCTOBER 18, 2006

Motion approving the distribution of Requests for Proposals and/or Requests for Qualifications for Professional Services and/or Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services and approving the selection criteria contained therein for the following projects in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1

Requests for Proposals/Qualifications

Preliminary Engineering Services for the Design and Permitting of the Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation Waterfront Properties.

Auditing Services for the Division of Risk Management and the Department of Senior Services.

Medical Examiner Autopsy Services

Related Software Licensing and Maintenance Services Compatible with New World Software for the Warrants Division of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department

Management Consultant Services for the Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex Passenger Rail Project

MOTION October 18, 2006

On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the County Engineer was authorized to acquire right-of-way and/or easement(s) by gift, purchase, exchange or condemnation for the Reconstruction of Flint Road, South Toms River and Beachwood Boroughs. from: Parcel 1 Parcel 10 Parcel 19 Susan Boynton Rosa Etals Flores Erbe Builders Inc. Being a P/O Lot 1.02, Block 23 Being a P/O Lot 15, Block 4 Being a P/O Lot 31, Block 2 South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 61

Parcel 2 Parcel 11 Parcel 20 Susan Boynton Lauriano Flores James Bono Being a P/O Lot 19, Block 4 Being a P/O Lot 14, Block 4 Being a P/O Lot 12, Block 4 South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough

Parcel 3 Parcel 12 Parcel 21 Frank Dahlia Angelo Parrilla and Carmen Thomas A. Fantaccione Being a P/O Lot 10, Block 8.01 Vazquez Being a P/O Lot 11, Block 4 South Toms River Borough Being a P/O Lot 13, Block 4 South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough

Parcel 4 Parcel 13 Parcel 22 Viking Supply James J. Gifford Bernard and Marie Carroll Being a P/O Lot 3, Block 8.01 Being a P/O Lot 5, Block 7 Being a P/O Lot 10, Block 4 South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough

Parcel 5 Parcel 14 Parcel 23 Ocean County Sewer Authority Kenneth Laursen Madeline Meelheim Being a P/O Lot 1, Block 8.01 Being a P/O Lot 4, Block 7 Being a P/O Lot 9, Block 4 South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough

Parcel 6 Parcel 15 Parcel 24 Mini Mall Inc. Kenneth and Marie H. Laursen Evelyn Granger Being a P/O Lot 21, Block 4 Being a P/O Lot 3, Block 7 Being a P/O Lot 8, Block 4 South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough

Parcel 7 Parcel 16 Parcel 25 Katharin Kosick Kenneth and Marie H, Laursen Dreamland Holdings, Inc. Being a P/O Lot 18, Block 4 Being a P/O Lot 2, Block 7 Being a P/O Lot 4, Block 7 South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough

Parcel 8 Parcel 17 Parcel 26 Katharin Kosick Gregory and Coleen Parrott United Advertising Corp. Being a P/O Lot 17, Block 4 Being a P/O Lot 1, Block 7 Being a P/O Lot 4, Block 7.01 South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough

Parcel 9 Parcel 18 Parcel 27 Jose and Sonia Martinez Glorson Investments, LLC Time, Inc. Being a P/O Lot 16, Block 4 Being a P/O Lot 10, Block 2 Being a P/O Lot 6, Block 4 South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough

Parcel 28 Parcel 32 Gannett New Jersey Partners, LP Safe Bet, LLC Being a P/O Lots 3, 4 & 5 Being a P/O Lot 42, Block 2 Block 4 South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough

Parcel 29 Parcel 33 Mall Enterprises, Inc. Walkup Associates, LLC Being a P/O Lot 23, Block 4 Being a P/O Lots 43, 44 & 45, Block 2 South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough

Parcel 30 Parcel 34 PE Flint, LLC Glorson Investments, LLC Being a P/O Lot 40, Block 2 Being a P/O Lot 44, Block 2 South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 62

Parcel 31 Parcel 35 PE Flint, LLC Katharin Kosick Being a P/O Lot 41, Block 2 Being a P/O Lot 46, Block 2 South Toms River Borough South Toms River Borough and County Counsel was authorized to prepare and record all necessary documents.

(One on the above (6) Motions) ROLL CALL: (Offered by Freeholder Kelly, seconded by Freeholder Lacey) Ayes: Mr. Lacey, except on Item B-6; Mr. Kelly, Mr. Bartlett, except on B-3, August 9th, meeting; Freeholder Vicari, Mr. Little Nays: None Abstaining: Mr. Lacey, on Item B-6; Mr. Bartlett, on B-3, August 9th Preboard Meeting.

CLERK VASIL: “There are no Traffic Safety Resolutions. We have Bid Awards for approval, D-1 through D-8, to the lowest or sole qualified bidders.”

No objections or comments were received, therefore, the following (eight) Bid Award Resolutions were offered:

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, on September 19, 2006, pursuant to legal advertisements therefor, sealed bids were received for the furnishing and delivery of TYPE R BLEND AGGREGATE for the County of Ocean; and WHEREAS, at the advertised time, responses were received from the following bidders: Name and Address of Bidder Name and Address of Bidder Ocean County Recycling Center The Walter R. Earle Corporation 1497 Lakewood Road P.O. Box 757 Toms River, NJ 08755 Farmingdale, NJ 07727 (732) 244-1716 (732) 308-1113

Brick Wall Corporation Stavola Asphalt Company, Inc. 25 First Avenue P.O. Box 482 Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732) 291-8100 (732) 542-2328 ; and (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 63

WHEREAS, after the receipt and examination of same, the County Director of Purchase has now recommended to this Board that the lowest qualified bid, according to specifications, in each instance namely that of, OCEAN COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER, INC. be accepted for Item No. 1; THE WALTER R. EARLE CORPORATION for Item No. 1; BRICK WALL CORPORATION for Item No. 1; and STAVOLA ASPHALT COMPANY, INC. for Item No. 1. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: 1. The Director and Clerk of this Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into contracts accepting bids for the furnishing and delivery of Type R. Aggregate for the County of Ocean, for the contract period from date of award through October 17, 2007, a period of one (1) year, OR until delivery is complete. The County reserves the right to extend the term of the contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15, as follows: A. OCEAN COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER, INC. for one (1) item, to wit: ITEM NO. 1. This Vendor has extended this contract to County Cooperative Contract Purchasing System Participants.

B. THE WALTER R. EARLE CORPORATION for one (1) item, to wit:

ITEM NO. 1.

C. BRICK WALL CORPORATION for one (1) item, to wit:

ITEM NO. 1. This Vendor has extended this contract to County Cooperative Contract Purchasing System Participants.

D. STAVOLA ASPHALT COMPANY, INC. for one (1) item, to wit:

ITEM NO. 1.

2. The materials to be acquired by this contract shall be by purchase order only and shall be approved as to funds available by the Department of Finance, who shall encumber said funds when the purchase orders are issued. (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 64

3. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said contract, the number being B2006-127. 4. Be it further resolved that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the County Auditor, County Director of Purchase, Department of Finance, County Road Supervisor, and the four (4) successful bidders.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, on September 26, 2006, pursuant to legal advertisements therefor, sealed bids were received for the furnishing and delivery of IGLOO RECYCLING CONTAINERS for the County of Ocean; and WHEREAS, at the advertised time, responses were received from the following bidders: Name and Address of Bidder Name and Address of Bidder The Fibrex Group, Inc. Spruce Industries 3734 Cook Blvd. 636 South Ave. Chesapeake, VA 23323 Garwood, NJ 07027 (800) 346-4458 (908) 789-8431 ; and WHEREAS, after the receipt and examination of same, the County Director of Purchase has now recommended to this Board that the lowest qualified bid, according to specifications, that of, THE FIBREX GROUP, INC. be accepted for Items No. 1, 2 and 3. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: 1. The Director and Clerk of this Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with The Fibrex Group, Inc., accepting their bid for the furnishing and delivery of Igloo Recycling Containers for the County of Ocean, for the contract period from date of award through October 17, 2007, a period of one (1) year, OR until delivery is complete. The County reserves the right to extend the term of the contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15, as follows: (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 65

2. The equipment and materials to be acquired by this contract shall be by purchase order only and shall be approved as to funds available by the Department of Finance, who shall encumber said funds when the purchase orders are issued. 3. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said contract, the number being B2006-130. 4. Be it further resolved that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the County Auditor, County Director of Purchase, Department of Finance, Solid Waste Management, and The Fibrex Group, Inc., the successful bidder.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, on September 19, 2006, pursuant to legal advertisements therefore, sealed bids were received for the furnishing and delivery of ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILE STOCK for the County of Ocean; and WHEREAS, at the advertised time, responses were received from the following bidders: Name and Address of Bidder Name and Address of Bidder Diamond M Lumber Co., Inc. L & W Supply 1883 Rt. 38 1351 Rt. 37 West Southampton, NJ 08088 Toms River, NJ 08755 (609) 261-2701 (732) 341-3737

Bayway Lumber, Inc. U. S. Lumber, Inc. 400 Ashton Avenue 668 S. Evergreen Avenue Linden, NJ 07036 Woodbury Hts., NJ 08097 (908) 486-4480 (856) 853-1770 ; and WHEREAS, after the receipt and examination of same, the County Director of Purchase has now recommended to this Board that the lowest qualified bid, according to specifications, be accepted namely that of, DIAMOND M LUMBER CO., INC. for Items No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. For a Section A (items 1- 4) Total Lump Sum of $11,057.00 and Section B (items 5-7) Total Lump Sum of $9,708.00. (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 66

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. 1. The Director and Clerk of this Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract accepting bids for the furnishing and delivery of Acoustical Ceiling Tile Stock for the County of Ocean, for the contract period from date of award through October 17, 2007, a period of one (1) year, or until delivery is complete unless otherwise stated. The County reserves the right to extend the term of the contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15, as follows: A. DIAMOND M LUMBER CO., INC. for seven (7) items, to wit: ITEMS NO. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. For a Section A (items 1-4) Total Lump Sum of $11,057.00 For a Section B (items 5-7) Total Lump Sum of $9,708.00 This vendor has extended this contract to County Cooperative Contract Purchasing System Participants.

2. The materials to be acquired by this contract shall be by purchase order only and shall be approved as to funds available by the Department of Finance, who shall encumber said funds when the purchase orders are issued. 3. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said contract, the number being B2006-128. 4. Be it further resolved that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the County Auditor, County Director of Purchase, Department of Finance, County Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, and Diamond M Lumber Co., Inc., the successful bidder.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, on September 19, 2006, pursuant to legal advertisements therefor, sealed bids were received for the furnishing and delivery of COMPLETED TRAFFIC SIGNS for the County of Ocean; and WHEREAS, at the advertised time, responses were received from the following bidders: (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 67

Name and Address of Bidder Name and Address of Bidder Garden State Highway Products, Inc. Rocal, Inc. 1740 E. Oak Road 3186 CR 550 Vineland, NJ 08361 Frankfort, OH 45628 (856) 692-7572 (740) 998-2122

Custom Products Corp. Griffin Sign, Inc. PO Box 54091 464 N. Randolph Ave. Jackson, MS 39288-4091 Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 (800) 367-1492 (856) 786-8517

Selecto-Flash Safety, Inc. 14 Village Park Rd. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 (973) 239-7788 ; and WHEREAS, after receipt and examination of same, the County Director of Purchase has now recommended to this Board that the lowest qualified bid, according to specifications, be accepted namely that of, GARDEN STATE HIGHWAY PRODUCTS, INC., for eighty three (83) items. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY as follows: 1. The Director and Clerk of this Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract, accepting the bid for the furnishing and delivery of Completed Traffic Signs for the County of Ocean, from date of award through October 17, 2007, a period of one (1) year, OR until delivery is complete unless otherwise stated. The County reserves the right to extend the terms of the contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15, as follows: GARDEN STATE HIGHWAY PRODUCTS, INC. for eighty three (83) items, to wit:

ITEMS NO. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 60, 81, 82 and 93.

This Vendor has extended this contract to County Cooperative Contract Purchasing System Participants.

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2. The materials and supplies to be acquired by these contracts shall be by purchase order only and shall be approved as to funds available by the Department of Finance, who shall encumber said funds when the purchase orders are issued. 3. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said contract, the number being B2006-129. 4. Be it further resolved that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the County Auditor, County Director of Purchase, Department of Finance, County Engineer and Garden State Highway Products, Inc., the successful bidder.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, on October 3, 2006, pursuant to legal advertisements therefor, a sealed bid was received for the furnishing and delivery of ROADSIDE DEER CARCASS REMOVAL for the County of Ocean; and WHEREAS, at the advertised time, responses were received from the following bidders: Name and Address of Bidder Name and Address of Bidder Kelly Winthrop, LLC Deer Carcass Removal Service, LLC 1110 New Parkview Place PO Box 328 West Palm Beach, FL 33417 Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 (888) 329-3357 (800) 509-1420 ; and WHEREAS, after the receipt and examination of same, the County Director of Purchase has now recommended to this Board that the lowest qualified bid, according to specifications, namely, that of, KELLY WINTHROP, LLC be accepted for Item No. 1. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: 1. The Director and Clerk of this Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Kelly Winthrop, LLC, accepting their bid for (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 69

the furnishing and delivery of Roadside Deer Carcass Removal for the County of Ocean, from date of award through October 18, 2008, a period of two (2) years, OR until delivery is complete. The County reserves the right to extend the terms of the contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15, as follows: This Vendor has extended this contract to County Cooperative Contract Purchasing System Participants.

2. The acceptance made in Paragraph 1. is made with the understanding that the successful bidder will enter into a written contract for the faithful performance of their bid. 3. The services to be acquired by this contract shall be by purchase order only and shall be approved as to funds available by the Department of Finance, who shall encumber said funds when the purchase orders are issued. 4. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said contract, the number being B2006-138. 5. Be it further resolved that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the County Auditor, County Director of Purchase, Department of Finance, County Road Department, and Kelly Winthrop, LLC, the successful bidder.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, on October 3, 2006, pursuant to legal advertisements therefore, a sealed bid was received for the furnishing and delivery of BRINE MAKING SYSTEM for the County of Ocean; and WHEREAS, at the advertised time, one response was received from the following bidder: Name of Bidder Address of Bidder Reed Systems, LTD PO Box 209 Ellenville, NY 12428 (845) 647-3660 ; and WHEREAS, after the receipt and examination of same, the County Director of Purchase has now recommended to this Board that the sole qualified (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 70

bid, according to specifications, that of, REED SYSTEMS LTD be accepted for Item No. 1. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: 1. The Director and Clerk of this Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Reed Systems, LTD, accepting their sole qualified bid for the furnishing and delivery of BRINE MAKING SYSTEM for the County of Ocean, for the contract period from date of award through October 17, 2007, a period of one (1) year, OR until delivery is complete. The County reserves the right to extend the terms of the contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15, as follows: This Vendor has extended this contract to County Cooperative Contract Purchasing System Participants.

2. The equipment and services to be acquired by this contract shall be by purchase order only and shall be approved as to funds available by the Department of Finance, who shall encumber said funds when the purchase orders are issued. 3. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said contract, the number being B2006-137. 4. Be it further resolved that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to the County Auditor, County Director of Purchase, Department of Finance, County Road Department, and Reed Systems, LTD, the successful bidder.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, on October 10, 2006, pursuant to legal advertisements therefor, sealed bids were received for the RESURFACING OF ROUTE 528, MANTOLOKING ROAD, FROM BURTON PARKWAY TO MANTOLOKING BRIDGE, TOWNSHIP OF BRICK, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, in (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 71

accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the County Engineer and approved by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders; and WHEREAS, at the advertised time, responses were received from the following bidders: Name and Address of Bidder Name and Address of Bidder Stavola Contracting Company, Inc, Earle Asphalt Company PO Box 482 PO Drawer 556 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Farmingdale, NJ 07727 (732) 542-2328 (732) 308-1113

C. J. Hesse, Inc. Intercounty Paving Associates, LLC PO Box 207 859 Willow Grove St. Belford, NJ 07718 Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (732) 291-8100 (908) 852-5868

Green Construction, Inc. Star of the Sea Concrete Corp. PO Box 550 448 Marlboro Rd. South River, NJ 08882 Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (732) 238-9370 (732) 238-4980

A. Montone Construction, Inc. 88 Stillwell Rd. Holmdel, NJ 07733 (732) 264-1612 ; and WHEREAS, after the receipt and examination of same, the County Director of Purchase referred all bids to the County Engineer for study and recommendation to the Board; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer has now recommended to this Board that the lowest qualified bid that of STAVOLA CONTRACTING, CO., be accepted for the Resurfacing of Route 528, Mantoloking Road, from Burton Parkway to Mantoloking Bridge, Township of Brick, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: 1. The Director and Clerk of this Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Stavola Contracting Co., accepting their low bid in the amount of $914,200.06 for the Resurfacing of Route 528, Mantoloking (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 72

Road, from Burton Parkway to Mantoloking Bridge, Township of Brick, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the County Engineer. All work under this Contract shall be completed within forty five (45) calendar days. 2. The Department of Finance has certified that funds are available in Account No. 389-185-0505-6800 in the amount of $118,993.89; Account No. 300-185-0602-6800 in the amount of $195,206.17; and Account No. 301-185-0616-6800 in the amount of $600,000.00 to cover this contract and the amount of the contract shall be encumbered against the said Appropriations. 3. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said contract, the number being B2006-144E. 4. Be it further resolved that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to each of the following: a. County Auditor; b. County Director of Purchase; c. Department of Finance; and d. County Engineer who shall see that the successful bidder enters into a proper contract for the faithful performance of their bid and that said contract is duly filed with the Clerk of this Board, and who shall see that the successful bidder furnishes to the County of Ocean a properly executed surety company bond for the faithful performance of their contract.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, on October 10, 2006, pursuant to legal advertisements therefor, sealed bids were received for the RECONSTRUCTION OF BAY AVENUE FROM BRIDGE AVENUE TO OSBORNE AVENUE, PHASE I, BAY HEAD AND POINT PLEASANT BOROUGHS, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, at the advertised time, responses were received from the following bidders:

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Name and Address of Bidder Name and Address of Bidder Earle Asphalt Company Stavola Contracting Company, Inc. PO Drawer 556 PO Box 482 Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732) 308-1113 (732) 542-2328

P & A Construction, Inc. Bil-Jim Construction Co., Inc. PO Box 28 577 South Hope Chapel Road Colonia, NJ 07067 Jackson, NJ 08627 (732) 381-3116 (732) 370-9290

Green Construction, Inc. C. J. Hesse, Inc. PO Box 550 PO Box 207 South River, NJ 08882 Belford, NJ 07718 (732) 238-9370 (732) 291-8100

B & B Construction Co., LLC Lucas Brothers, Inc. 175 Ramtown Greenville Road 80 Amboy Road Howell, NJ 07731 Morganville, NJ 07751 (732) 840-8908 (732) 536-6663

A. Montone Construction, Inc. Marvec Construction Corporation 88 Stillwell Road PO Box 216 Holmdel, NJ 07733 251 ½ Grove Ave. (732) 264-1612 Verona, NJ 07044 (973) 239-0028 Star of the Sea Concrete Corp. 448 Marlboro Road Old Bridge, NJ 08857 (732) 238-4980 ; and WHEREAS, after the receipt and examination of same, the County Director of Purchase referred all bids to the County Engineer for study and recommendation to the Board; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer has now recommended to this Board that the lowest qualified bid, according to specifications, that of, EARLE ASPHALT COMPANY be accepted for the Reconstruction of Bay Avenue from Bridge Avenue to Osborne Avenue, Phase I, Bay Head and Point Pleasant Boroughs, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 74

1. The Director and Clerk of this Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Earle Asphalt Company accepting their low bid in the amount of $640,613.13 for the Reconstruction of Bay Avenue from Bridge Avenue to Osborne Avenue, Phase I, Bay Head and Point Pleasant Boroughs, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the County Engineer. All work under this Contract shall be completed within ninety (90) calendar days. 2. The Department of Finance has certified that funds are available in Account No. 345-185-8978-6800/89-37 in the amount of $304,181.00; Account No. 428-185-9311-6800/93-11 in the amount of $336,432.13 to cover this contract and the amount of the contract shall be encumbered against the said Appropriations. 3. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said contract, the number being B2006-143E. 4. Be it further resolved that certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to each of the following: a. County Auditor; b. County Director of Purchase; c. Department of Finance; and d. County Engineer who shall see that the successful bidder enters into a proper contract for the faithful performance of their bid and that said contract is duly filed with the Clerk of this Board; and who shall see that the successful bidder furnishes to the County of Ocean a properly executed surety company bond for the faithful performance of their contract.

(One on the above (8) Resolutions) ROLL CALL: (Offered by Freeholder Kelly, seconded by Freeholder Vicari) Ayes: Mr. Lacey, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Vicari, Mr. Little Nays: None

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Before we proceed, Mrs. Vasil, I would like to comment briefly on D-5. We are awarding today a contract with Kelly Winthrop, LLC of West Palm Beach, Florida. This is the award for removal of deer carcasses on our County road system here in Ocean County. For the last three or four decades, the State of New Jersey has performed that function. They have removed deer carcasses on State roads that were reported, on County roads and on municipal (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 75

roads. This year during the State budget process, the New Jersey legislature and the Governor signed a budget bill, which now removes that service that they have been providing. The State of New Jersey will save roughly $750,000.00 state-wide because they will no longer perform that service. The various 650 municipalities, 565, municipalities and 21 Counties, we are now in a position where we either remove the deer carcasses or not. This has been appealed to the Council on Mandates. The Council on Mandates has ruled that the State may not force Counties or municipalities to pay for the cost of removal of deer cost because that is funded state mandate, however, they also rule that the State could not be forced to make these payments as well. So, we as a Board of Freeholders, we are in a position where we feel a responsibility to the citizens of our County and our municipalities. We simply cannot leave deer carcass on the roads. It’s a safety hazard; it’s a health hazard and you know, it’s not something that we’re very, very pleased about having to do although in many cases we share services and so forth. Now we have 21 municipalities bidding on this, the legal cost involved, 560 municipalities or more and so, it certainly is contrary to the stated position of Trenton, I’ll use the generic term where they would like to have shared services. What we have done today is awarded this contract. It will now cost the taxpayers of Ocean County $40.00 for every deer carcass that is removed by this contractor and last year, just to show you the significance of this. Last year in Ocean County, the exact number according to the State Department of Transportation, there were 666 deer carcasses that were removed from the highways here in Ocean County, on County and municipal roads. There were also 286 deer carcasses on State roads, which that is their responsibility and they will continue that. So, factored on the basis of last years’ numbers, if that continues this year, that would then mean that the taxpayers of Ocean County will, through the various municipalities and the Counties, this will be a new cost of roughly $26,600.00. Now, we cannot leave the deer carcass there. It’s an obvious safety hazard and it’s a very clear health hazard and an impact on the quality of life. I thank Freeholder Lacey especially. He’s been working on this. We, the Board of Freeholders, are tomorrow, issuing a letter to all thirty-three municipalities. When we did this project through the guidance of this Board, we included a provision in that contract that will permit the contractor, Tony Winthrop, to offer that same price to our municipalities who wish to participate in this program. They can bid it on their own, that’s up to them. If they feel they can get a better price than that, but we did it for the entire County and all the municipalities who wish to participate. So we, this Board. all the members of this Board will be notifying municipalities in a letter that will be going out tomorrow. So, I thank the Board for their indulgence. This is an important issue and a matter of principle really, and we’re very pleased with this. Mrs. Vasil.”

CLERK VASIL: “There is one Change Order on the agenda today. It’s listed as E- 1.”

No objections or comments were received, therefore, the following Change Order Resolution was offered:

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RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, Contract No. B2005-102CE was entered into on September 7, 2005 with Earle Asphalt Company, in connection with the project known as the Apron Rehabilitation Phase I at Robert J. Miller Airport; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that revisions to the contract are necessary due to adjustments in unit quantities; and WHEREAS, the cost for these adjustments resulted in lower overall project costs in the amount of $12,320.41; and WHEREAS, C&S Engineers, Inc., the County’s Airport Engineers, has duly filed with this Board a request for Change Order providing updated and corrected unit quantities; and WHEREAS, despite this change, there shall be a net decrease of $12,320.41 from the total cost of the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: 1. The contract amount shall be decreased by $12,320.41, accrediting 95% of this amount to Grant Account No. my-017-810-8562 and 4% to Grant Account No. MY-017-810-7562. 2. C&S Engineers, Inc., is hereby authorized to issue Change Order No. 2, Adjustment in Unit Quantities, a contract decrease in the amount of $12,320.41 to Earle Asphalt Company, in conjunction with the project known as the Apron Rehabilitation Phase I at Robert J. Miller Ocean County Airport. 3. That the Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into an Amendatory Contract, Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $12,320.41 with Earle Asphalt Company, in connection with the project known as the Apron Rehabilitation Phase I at Robert J. Miller Ocean County Airport. 4. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said contract, the number being B2005-102CE. (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 77

5. Certified copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the County Auditor, County Administrator, County Director of Purchasing, County Department of Finance, County Planning Department Director, County Counsel and C&S Engineers, Inc.

ROLL CALL: (Offered by Freeholder Vicari, seconded by Freeholder Lacey) Ayes: Mr. Lacey, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Vicari, Mr. Little Nays: None

FREEHOLDER VICARI: “One comment, if I may. My department, as manager of the Robert J. Miller Airport, it is a decreasing Change Order. As everyone knows, even though it’s State and federal money, 95 percent from the State and federal government, we pay 5 percent. As a governing body, we have the responsibility, it’s taxpayers’ money, it’s real dollars. So we will return that 95 percent, refunded to the State and federal government. We will save 5 percent of that, so it’s a Change Order where it is less money and a company that is receiving this change order is a local company in Ocean County, so it’s a double win situation for everyone. Thank you.”

FREEHOLDER KELLY: “Excuse me, Mr. Director. I have to go back to Resolution A-19, which authorizes the execution of four memorandums of understanding between the Sheriff’s Department and Ocean County Hospitals. I am now told that one of those hospitals is Southern Ocean County Hospital, where I serve as a volunteer trustee. I want to amend my vote to abstain on Southern Ocean County Hospital.”

CLERK VASIL: “That will be reflected in the Minutes, Freeholder.”

CLERK VASIL: “Moving onto Contracts, there are five Contracts listed, F-1 through F-5.”

No objections or comments were received, therefore, the following (five) Contracts Resolutions were offered:

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, there exists a need for roofing design consulting services performed by licensed architects, when and as directed by various departments of the County of Ocean; and (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 78

WHEREAS, the County of Ocean has publicly solicited a Request for Proposals for such work in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.4; and WHEREAS, the responses received by the County of Ocean were reviewed by the Ocean County Buildings & Grounds Department and the Ocean County Consultant Selection Review Committee in accordance with the criteria approved by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and set forth in the Request for Proposals; and WHEREAS, the Ocean County Buildings & Grounds Department and the Ocean County Consultant Selection Review Committee has recommended that Agreements be awarded to: 1. Yezzi Associates 18 Washington Street, Toms River, New Jersey 08754

2. USA Architects 20 North Doughty Avenue, Somerville, New Jersey 08876 to provide such services, on an as needed basis, as requested by the County of Ocean, as more specifically set forth in those Agreements; and WHEREAS, all services to be provided under these Agreements shall be authorized by purchase order only and shall be approved by the Ocean County Department of Finance, who shall encumber said funds when the purchase order is issued; and WHEREAS, this Agreement is awarded in compliance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law and N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., the New Jersey “Pay-to-Play” Law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY as follows: 1. The Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into and execute Professional Services Agreements with the firms set forth above for the provision of roofing design services for various projects in Ocean County, when and as directed by the County, as more specifically set forth in those Agreements and any future purchase orders authorized by the County of Ocean. (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 79

2. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to this Agreement. 3. A certified copy of this Resolution, together with a copy of the Agreement executed by the parties, shall remain on file and be available for public inspection at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. 4. Notice of the award of this contract shall be published once in a local newspaper. 5. Certified copies of this Resolution shall be made available to: USA Architects, Yezzi Associates, Ocean County Comptroller, Ocean County Buildings & Grounds, Ocean County Counsel.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, there exists a need for the services of a consultant for the provision of professional engineering services for consulting, inspection service, technical advice for new construction projects, building renovation work, and day to day maintenance projects; and

WHEREAS, the Ocean County Department of Buildings & Grounds has publicly solicited qualifications for such work in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4; and

WHEREAS, qualifications were received and reviewed by the Ocean County Department of Buildings & Grounds in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Request for Qualifications; and

WHEREAS, the County’s Consultant Selection Review Committee recommended that a contract be awarded to JMV Consulting & Inspection Services, for such services on the basis of their qualifications; and

WHEREAS, funds will be expended for this contract by Purchase Order only upon certification by the Director of the Department of Finance; and

WHEREAS, this contract is awarded as a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5, as the services to be performed are specialized and quantitative in nature and will be performed under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer; and

WHEREAS, this contract is awarded in compliance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., the New Jersey “Pay-to-Play” Law. (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 80

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY as follows:

1. The Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into and execute an Agreement with JMV Consulting & Inspection Service, 454 Vine Street, Brick, New Jersey 08723 for an amount not to exceed $131,250.00 as more specifically set forth in the contract, for the provision of the professional services set forth above.

2. This Agreement is awarded as a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5 of the Local Public Contracts Law.

3. A notice of action shall be published once as required by law.

4. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and payment documents pertaining to said contract.

5. A certified copy of this Resolution, together with a copy of the agreement executed by the parties shall remain on file and be available for public inspection at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

6. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be made available to:

Ocean County Comptroller Ocean County Auditor Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds Director of Purchasing County Counsel JMV Consulting & Inspection Service

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, the Home Investment Partnerships Program requires a minimum of fifteen percent of the Ocean County Consortium’s annual HOME funds be allocated to qualified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO’s) for the production of affordable rental housing; and

WHEREAS, the Consortium has set aside a total of $643,000 in FY 2005 HOME funds for CHDO sponsored projects; and

WHEREAS, the County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for CHDO sponsored projects and subsequently received four (4) proposals from qualified CHDOs for eligible activities; and

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WHEREAS, said proposals have been received and reviewed by the Planning Department and the Consultant Selection Review Committee established by the Board; and

WHEREAS, the Consultant Selection Committee recommends funding eligible projects sponsored by: Lakewood Affordable Housing Corporation, 317 Sampson Avenue, Lakewood, for the new construction ten (10) single-family affordable rental townhouse units in the Township of Lakewood; and Ocean, Inc., 40 Washington Street, Toms River, for the new construction of nine (9) single- family affordable rental housing units on several sites throughout the Pinewald Section of the Township of Berkeley; and

WHEREAS, Lakewood Affordable Housing Corporation will be allocated $400,000 in HOME funding and Ocean, Inc. will be allocated $243,000 in HOME funding; and

WHEREAS, these Agreements are awarded in compliance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., the New Jersey “Pay-to-Play” Law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY as follows:

1. The Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into and execute a CHDO Agreement, and any other documents necessary for the completion of the specific eligible projects described above, with Lakewood Affordable Housing Corporation, allocating HOME funds in the amount of $400,000 for FY 2005 to a qualified Community Housing Development Organization for the production of affordable rental housing and with Ocean, Inc., allocating HOME funds in the amount of $243,000 for FY 2005 to a qualified Community Housing Development Organization for the production of affordable rental housing.

2. In accordance with HOME regulations, these funds must be committed in the Federal Cash Management System no later than July 1, 2007 for FY 2005 funds.

3. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said contract. The number being P2006-15.

4. A certified copy of this resolution shall be made available to the Ocean County Planning Department, County Comptroller, County Auditor, Lakewood Affordable Housing Corporation and Ocean, Inc.

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 82

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, on December 17, 2003, the Board of Chosen Freeholders awarded a Professional Services Contract (No. P2003-69) to Remington, Vernick & Vena Engineers, to provide mapping/engineering services necessary to design and prepare construction contract documents and provide construction phase services, associated with the Reconstruction of Flint Road, South Toms River Borough and Beachwood Borough, Ocean County, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary to amend the Contract amount, an increase in the amount of $11,575.00, as per fee schedule contained in a letter dated September 11, 2006; and WHEREAS, funds are available in an amount not to exceed $11,575.00 in Account No. 301-185-2338-6600; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires that a notice be published of an award of an agreement for professional services; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation has required additional information and design at the intersection of Route 166 and Admiral Avenue as a result of reviewing the proposed Flint Road Plans; and WHEREAS, these additional services were not anticipated in the original scope of work but it is relative to and necessary for the completion of the Flint Road Plans; and WHEREAS, these additional services can and should be performed by the same consultant developing the Flint Road Plans. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: 1. The Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to enter into and execute a Contract Amendment with Remington, Vernick & Vena, Engineers, 9 Allen Street, Toms River, NJ 08753, for mapping/engineering services necessary to design and prepare construction contract documents and provide construction phase services for the Reconstruction (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 83

of Flint Road, South Toms River Borough and Beachwood Borough, Ocean County, in an amount not to exceed $11,575.00, as more specifically set forth in that agreement. 2. The Contract was awarded prior to January 1, 2006 but is in compliance with the percentage increase allowable under current “Pay-to-Play” regulations. 3. This Agreement is awarded as a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, as the services required in connection with this Agreement shall be provided by licensed architects and professional engineers and constitutes professional services as defined therein. 4. The contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said contract. 5. Copies of this Resolution, together with a copy of the Agreement, shall be maintained on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders during normal business hours. 6. A copy of this action shall be published once as required by law. 7. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to Remington, Vernick & Vena Engineers and made available to the following: Ocean County Comptroller; Ocean County Auditor; Ocean County Engineer; Director, Ocean County Dept. of Purchasing, and Ocean County Counsel.

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Air Quality Remediation at the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center for the County of Ocean; and

WHEREAS, the County of Ocean has publicly solicited Request for Quotations for such services in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4; and

WHEREAS, one (1) entity responded to the Request for Quotations; and

WHEREAS, the submitted Quotations have been reviewed and determined to be compliant with the criteria established by the Board of Chosen Freeholders. (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 84

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders accepts the Quotations of Synatech for Air Quality Remediation at the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center in accordance with their proposal dated October 16, 2006.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Contract Document will be the Purchase Order when issued by the Ocean County Department of Purchase, and shall be approved as to funds available by the Department of Finance.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contract number must be placed on all papers, documents, invoices and vouchers pertaining to said contract.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution shall be made available to the Department of Finance, Department of Purchasing, Department of Buildings & Grounds, and Synatech.

(One on the above (5) Resolutions) ROLL CALL: (Offered by Freeholder Vicari, seconded by Freeholder Lacey) Ayes: Mr. Lacey, except on Item F-4; Mr. Kelly, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Vicari, Mr. Little Nays: None Abstaining: Mr. Lacey, on Item F-4.

CLERK VASIL: “Moving on to Appointments and Reappointments, there are two; G-1 and G-2.”

No objections or comments were received, therefore, the following two (2) Appointments and Reappointments Resolutions were offered:

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY that JOSEPH J. HARDING, Lavallette is hereby reappointed to serve, without salary or other compensation, as a member of the OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL- TECHNICAL SCHOOL BOARD for a term of four (4) years, term to expire October 31, 2010. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution shall be made available to the Ocean County Vocational-Technical School Board and to the appointee. (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 85

RESOLUTION October 18, 2006

BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY that it hereby reappoints BEVERLY VALENTINE, Toms River as a member of the OCEAN COUNTY TRANSPORATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES for a term of three (3) years, term to expire October 23, 2009. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution shall be made available to the Ocean County Transportation Advisory Committee for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities and to the appointee.

(One on the above (2) Resolutions) ROLL CALL: (Offered by Freeholder Lacey, seconded by Freeholder Vicari) Ayes: Mr. Lacey, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Vicari, Mr. Little Nays: None

The following items were ordered, received and filed in the Clerk of the Board’s Office, since the last Regular Board Meeting:

Township of Berkeley requesting Governor Corzine to declare a State of Emergency with regard to the September 15, 2006 storm.

OC Vocational-Technical School authorizing an Amendatory Schedule “C” Agreement for Schedule “C” Vehicle Services.

Township of Dover authorizing the conveyance of a Sight Right Triangle Easement over a P/O Lot 9.01, Block 414 to the County of Ocean.

Township of Dover authorizing the conveyance of a Right-of-Way Dedication over a P/O Lot 9.01, Block 414, to the County of Ocean.

OC Board of Health proclaiming October 2006, as “National Therapy Month” in Ocean County.

Township of Jackson recognizing the month of September as “National Preparedness Month”.

OC Board of Health proclaiming October 12, 2006 as “Pretty in Pink Day” in Ocean County.

(Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 86

Borough of Point Pleasant Beach petitioning the State Legislature to enable the Borough to impose a municipal tax on fees for parking, garaging or storing of motor vehicles as outlined in the Local Tax Authorization Act.

Borough of Point Pleasant Beach opposing the collection of sales tax on municipal parking revenues.

Township of Dover authorizing an amendment to a Schedule “C” Agreement with the County of Ocean.

OC Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes of 9/21/2006 and Meeting Notice of 11/16/2006.

OC Human Services Advisory Council Minutes of 7/27/2006.

OC Board of Social Services Minutes of 8/22/2006.

OC Board of Health Minutes of 9/6/2006.

OC Library Commission Minutes of 9/19/2006.

Division of Local Government Services approval of OC Capital Budget Amendment previously adopted.

At 4:44 P.M., Director Little received the following comments from the Board.

FREEHOLDER BARTLETT: “I did some quick calculations Joe, your saving at the Airpark will allow us to pick up 15 deer. (laughter).”

FREEHOLDER VICARI: “Two comments if I may, Mr. Director. Before I came to the meeting today, I received a number of calls from Leisure Knolls in Manchester, and some in Lakewood, as far as the State grant for signs on State roads. Our senior citizens, of course, are saying the signs on State roads they cannot read because the green is old and is fading. But, they told me good news, that the State of New Jersey is replacing all of the signs in the State of New Jersey. We want to be on the priority list so that when they start replacing the signs, that if Ocean County can be at the top of the list because of the growth and population, our seniors and because of tourism. It is at the State’s expense and only on State roads and there is a great need for it. We would like to do whatever is necessary and again, it would be a great thing for us.”

FREEHOLDER KELLY: “Freeholder, if I may, we have a program going for that right now where in fact, our Engineering Department is notifying the State.”

VICARI: “They are paying for it.”

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KELLY: “That is correct and they have been more than cooperative. We are happy with what they are doing. We conducted a survey through the Engineering Department.”

VICARI: “Not on the County roads, just the State roads.”

KELLY: “No, we have also included State roads. I think it was Mr. Gumper who brought it to our attention some time ago and we did the inventory, and the State has been working. We are very happy with the cooperation from the State.”

VICARI: “As far as going back last year at this time. Consumer Affairs has been very concerned with the price of gasoline, $3.40 a gallon and that time we said it is a mystery how it can go up so high. Now, it is $1.96, so it’s a great miracle. We are concerned with Consumer Affairs…. no one can figure it out. The problem is that everyone raised their cost for fuel adjustment, from the guy cutting your grass, transportation, every contractor. Every time you brought road materials, so what we are going to monitor very closely is that, will there be a decrease now to reflect what took place over the last twelve months. So, it is a great, great increase, but it is a great decrease now and unfortunately, with our Department of Consumer Affairs, not one person, any company, lowered the prices at all or is even talking about it. So, again, that’s like a built-in profit margin for them but it is totally unfair, and what has been happening with a lot of the bills, doing some research, when they first mailed the bills they said, well, there is a fuel adjustment, and now they left the price the same, there is no subtotal and they’ve locked in that price after the adjustment and they are keeping that price as a profit. It is absolutely unfair and un-consciousable, so what we are going to do is work hard and make sure we look into that a little bit more because with the global economy the way it is now, we don’t know what’s going to happen in six months or two years from today because they will probably do it again as another fuel adjustment. So, the Department of Consumer Affairs, our Director is here today, Stephen Scaturro, will be looking closely at those rates and bills. Thank you.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: Two items. First of all, and we have mentioned it briefly before, but beginning on October 30th, our Ocean County Health Department, which I’m also very proud to be liaison to, we are beginning the largest flu immunization program in the State of New Jersey, which we conduct each year. We will be having 61 flu clinics, all from one end of Ocean County to the other, municipal buildings, senior outreach buildings, the VFW sites, the old Guard facilities, Ocean County Medical Center, our County libraries, Dover Township Senior Service building, the County Connection under Freeholder Kelly, Ocean County College, the Mel Cottrell Center, Lacey Community Center, Northern Ocean Resource Center, Ocean County First Aid & Fire Training Academy, various churches, fire companies, Southern Ocean Resource Center and a drive- thru flu clinic at Magic Car Wash in Manahawkin. You don’t even have to have your car washed, just roll down your window and get your flu shot. In addition, we will be having these flu clinics at no less than 30 clubhouses at our senior citizen communities throughout Ocean County. So, we are making these available to our senior citizens and the population at large, we have 35,000 adult doses to be distributed. We have 750 pediatric doses because we also have a children’s clinic with this. It is all purchased under State contract from Astura and we are expending (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 88

through the Ocean County Board of Health, over $400,000.00 for this project. Anyone who wishes an individual schedule of these flu clinics, it is available on the Ocean County Health Department website. The cost is $20.00 and of course for our seniors, it is covered by Medicare Part B. Finally, another Health Department matter, which is also very important. In the past couple of years all of us have witnessed the growing concerns, especially in the southeast Asia and the transfer of the avian flu, which we commonly refer to as the bird flu and several hundred people have actually died from the bird flu world wide, most of them in southeast Asia and we are beginning through the Ocean County Health Department, a very proactive effort to try to address this and in a proactive way, to try to avert this here and to be able to respond appropriately and to begin this on October 27th. We are going to talk about this more. There will be a pandemic flu summit and workshop at the Holiday Inn here in Toms River. There are registration forms here. There are no costs associated with it. We are inviting the business community, County government agencies, local governments and schools and the medical community, nurses especially in Ocean County, we are asking them to participate. It will be a day-long seminar and will go along with having Ocean County prepared for any such eventuality. This is funded by a State grant through the Emergency Management planning and so we will be having more on this in the next week or so. That concludes our Freeholder comments.”

No additional comments were received from the Board, therefore at 4:51 P.M., the Director opened the meeting to receive comments from the public, as follows:

SUZANNE PENNA, BERKELEY TOWNSHIP: “I wanted to discuss the problems that I see with the current President of Ocean County College. I understand that the college is run by the Board of Trustees but we as citizens of Ocean County and New Jersey help fund the college and as such you guys, our elected officials, are really responsible to us as citizens, for what goes on at the college. Ocean County College is a highly esteemed college and is recognized for more than just the nursing…. um, Freeholder Bartlett graduated from there and it amazes me that such a highly esteemed public college would have such a novice as a President that has been performing there. Mr. Larson has only been President of one other college prior to coming to Ocean County and we all know, or we should all know, that he left there under shaky grounds. Recently, the college, the community college, had to settle out of court for I think it was $87,500.00 for a lawsuit that was brought basically because she said that Larson retaliated in her comments about not wanting to push people into early retirement. Let me just start by saying that Mr. Larson did not start out his presidency at the college very well, in my opinion. He started out with what he called an installation ceremony that cost $77,500.00. It has been the first ever in Ocean County College’s history and out of that $77,500.00, it was three quarters of that amount, three quarters was used from college funding and only one quarter was private funding, although the administration said that it was half of that that would come from private funding. It was found out that three quarters didn’t come from the college funding. I find that insane that, that much money would be spent on a party when the Planetarium isn’t even open. Granted, the Planetarium needs more than $77,000.00, but a lot better things could be done with that money than that. I could stop there in just saying that, but, you tell us to talk about the redefining of the Ocean County (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 89

College logo, which was sent to an outside firm. I don’t even know how much that cost as far as cost to the college is concerned, but the funny thing is, everyone knows that Ocean County College’s colors are green and white. There is no green or white in the logo. It’s waves because of Ocean County and the wave theory, but it’s not even the colors of the college. On top of that, there are numerous allegations. I am a student there now but I’m also a citizen, a lifelong resident of Ocean County actually, and I also have a Bachelors degree from another college, so I’m not, you know, some, what the President thinks of as a mere student that you can just pass off. There are so many allegations from not only faculty, which are afraid to come out and speak out. There is even a website that was started by a faculty advisor there. You cannot speak your mind. Mr. Larson will not allow you to speak your mind. The First Amendment that’s going on with that, that’s even in litigation now, about he squashed the First Amendment. This is not the atmosphere that productive of a good college and I do believe that it would just cause further division with students and the faculty and I think something needs to be addressed. Thank you.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “We thank you for your comments. This Board also shares your pride in Ocean County College, and indeed, each year we are contributing more funding on behalf of the people of our County because the State of New Jersey has neglected its obligation and keeps cutting their funding, so we do, and all of the new improvements that are scheduled, we are working cooperatively with Kean University and through Freeholder Lacey and with Freeholder Kelly in particular because of the engineering improvements that we are doing there through his department and we are very sensitive to your concerns and it takes a lot of courage, so we thank you.”

FREEHOLDER LACEY: “I do want to comment. I am a liaison to the college and certainly this Board has had the hands off approach. We do appoint trustees, Suzanne, to the college as well as the Governor does, and certainly the trustee meeting is open to the public and concerns that you bring up, a lot are rumor, innuendo. There are some problems out there from time to time as you have with any large institution, but I will certainly mention it, but I think you need to. At this point the best place for you to go would be the Board of Trustees and explain it to them because they run the day-to-day operations along with the President. Thank you.”

GAIL MARSH SAXER, PRESIDENT OF THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS, BERKELEY TOWNSHIP: “Gentlemen, two very important things to talk to you about. First of all, out of a courtesy to you and because of our past history on the subject of Oyster Creek and its relicensing, the League wants to keep you abreast of what we are doing. Most recently, we wrote a thank you note, a note of appreciation to the several congressmen, Congressman Chris Smith, Saxton, Andrews, Holt, Pallone and Pascrell, for their letter to the NRC about their concerns about the safety at Oyster Creek. I have given copies of our State League letter to them, their letter to the NCR and then an article recently in the paper about Congressman Saxton’s concerns. Just very quickly, and I’m so happy that the students are here because you talk about the quality of life issue and if anything, the twenty year relicensing of Oyster Creek is a quality of life issue and you should be very, very much aware of what’s going on. I know I’m not going to have time to (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 90

do all this, but, in their letter, they indicated that the operators of Oyster Creek have failed to maintain and properly inspect and monitor water leakage and subsequent corrosion found in the main containment wall of the reactor. Further more, recent reports indicate that the NRC inspection container used to capture the water were found to have been emptied by employees preventing inspectors from conducing testing to determine the origin of the leak. In other words, if they had water from that containment area, it would have been very easy to test it and had they been in good faith, they would have done this themselves, but instead, they were overturned and nobody could test it. Additionally, the Congressmen said, it is imperative that all question and uncertainties about the structural integrity of this plant be answered. Exelon has agreed to conduct ultrasonic testing on one percent of the lower sandbed region. The Congressmen remain concerned that the intended testing area is not a large enough sample to provide comprehensive results sufficient to make this determination and that corrosion may have already occurred beyond established safety measures. They understand that no testing of the thickness of the metal in the embedded region has been scheduled even though some experts believe that the region could now be experiencing the most rapid corrosion. They ask that the NRC please explain what additional measures it will take or intends to take during the remaining relicensing period to deal with the structural integrity. They also go on to say that it would be great if a party such as the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards was allowed to conduct their own analysis. That’s what they said. We say thank you gentlemen, thank you, thank you, thank you, for standing up to something that is such a health issue. We ask you to do likewise. You knew I was going to say that didn’t you? We have asked them in our letter to please contact Oyster Creek and insist that their present shutdown be extended so that these tests, which are only common sense tests in light of what has been going on with that plant be done and we would very much appreciate your taking on to dismantle…...”

FREEHOLDER KELLY: “Gail, we have. In fact, after getting a copy of a letter from a Congressman, on behalf of this Board I wrote a letter to the NRC. You can have a copy of that today. I’ll make sure you get it. I’ll talk about some of it. It’s a little bit lengthy though. Some time ago, a commitment was made to do monitoring of the thickness of the containment vessel and the rate if any, corrosion through ultrasound testing and apparently that monitoring has not taken place on a routine basis. I want to join with Congressmen Saxton, Smith and other members of the delegation in supporting their request for additional testing, monitoring and maintenance particularly of the containment wall. Also, we’d like to support their proposal for a third party review to conduct an analysis of the current state of the containment structure. This is consistent with the position taken by the Board of Freeholders in its resolution regarding the relicensing of Oyster Creek, when the Board suggested an independent review and supported the Bill introduced then by Congressman Saxton for that entity to be the National Academy of Science. However, at this time, we rely on the Congressman’s judgment and will support a review by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards. So we are continuing to be proactive on this. This letter went out September 27th, so it has gone out some time ago and I have given it to some. I just didn’t get it to you and should have, but you can have a copy of this letter.”

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SAXER: “I would appreciate that very much and I was actually under the understanding Freeholder Kelly, that I was going to be cc’d on anything having to do with Oyster Creek that the Freeholders have done.”

KELLY: “You should have, you are right.”

SAXER: “I would have been here applauding your….. I still ask, what can you do to make sure that this outage time is extended and that they do it.”

KELLY: “We are working with the Congressmen to see what can be done.”

SAXER: “Okay. Thank you very much. I feel better, but I have one last thing.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Could you sum up.”

SAXER: “I am going to sum up, I’m changing the subject.”

LITTLE: “We are over the limit.”

SAXER: “Alright, just one second.”

LITTLE: “One second.”

SAXER: “Thank you. I saw in your…..”

LITTLE: “Gail, you’ve got to sum up because…”

SAXER: “It is a different subject.”

LITTLE: “Alright. Three minutes of the five minutes are up.”

SAXER: “The League of Women Voters is putting on a community dialog October 25th, next Thursday, a week from this Thursday, Ocean County Library, talking about how secure is our vote in our electronic voting machines. We are having people from the Brennan Center for Justice, from the New York Law School, NYU, and we are having women from a coalition that sued the State of New Jersey over paper trails, and we are having a Professor who hacked into our voting machine. It’s going to be great.”

LITTLE: “Thank you.”

FREEHOLDER KELLY: “I received a copy of that letter and we are also going to have representatives of the Ocean County Election Board there. We are going to have the people that sold us this system, but I thought it was such a good idea, that I’ve also asked the Election Board to put together a program, a very similar program, to go throughout Ocean County particular in senior areas and other areas because there is nothing more important than the people feeling that their vote counts and I agree with the League of Women Voters on that and I agree it is something that we should talk about. I’m very proud of the system that we do have. Some of the changes that will be made implemented with the new State laws but (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 92

some of the checks and safeguards are already a part of this voting system and it is an important, important…. and I’m glad the League of Women Voters is also doing that and I commend you for that. We are going to even go further with that. It’s a good idea and people should know that their vote counts.”

SAXER: “We want to make sure that their vote is counted. Not only that it counts, but it actually counted.”

JOAN RUBIN, PINE BEACH, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: “I follow Gail who really presented most of the material but a couple of…. there are so many developments now with Oyster Creek and what the inadequacies and the dangers of the plant, that it’s one thing after another. Now, I have a copy here of a letter sent to the NRC under the auspices of the United States Department of Commerce from the Fisheries, the National Marine Fishery Service, asking that cooling towers be put in and saying to AmerGen, actually they are saying to the NRC, that if there is any dispute with that, that they want that backed up by good science. In other words, they point out that Barnegat Bay is being abused by the plant and they want to have cooling towers. They are taking a million gallons every minute and sending them through, is having terrible effects on the bay and the last study that was done was back in 1985 and I point that out, and this is a terrible thing that has been going on. There is no study of the bay, and sure people say there are fish in the bay, but they don’t realize that the basics of the bay, the grasses, the small and necessary animals are being depleted. I think this is very important. It was issued on September 28th and if you gentlemen would like to see it, I have a copy. I also want to point out something else. You had asked for a no-fly zone over the Oyster Creek and that was denied, but in view of the airplane accidents so recently in New York, I think that should be re-evaluated. Small planes can crash. The spent fuel pool only has a corrugated iron roof over it. If a plane were to crash into that and let us.. even if it wasn’t a terrorist plane, it can do untold damage. So, I request very strongly that you look into that. I have no time?”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Three minutes left.”

RUBIN: “Alright. I really feel that you’re doing a good thing by expressing publicly, your support of representative Saxton, who has been very forthright. I don’t know if you saw this article, which Gail gave to you, but in that article he says that he does not trust the NRC and that he wants independent analyses. So, I am going to express my own personal thanks to him because I think he is very aware and I think everybody is getting scared now, I really do. You have the most dangerous situation there. If there is corrosion in that drywell and that even shifts a small amount, the fuel rods will be displaced. That means they cannot be controlled and you have the possibility of a meltdown. I mean, we live here, all of us. We don’t want this to happen, to as you so eloquently express, our beautiful County. We want to leave it to those young people and their children and I think, I’ve tried… there are so many things, but I think the cooling towers are very, very important for you to be aware of and I think that the fact that the NRC is ignoring terrorism is another thing that should be made public, that their rules do not require them to consider terrorism, I think, for the relicensing procedure. So, I thank you for your good work and I hope that you continue it. Thank you very much.”

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FREEHOLDER KELLY: “Just while Joan’s here. The independent study as you are aware, this Board has been calling for, for over a year. We’ve reiterated that in this latest letter, but that’s not a new call. In fact, if you will look at what the Congressmen are coming up with now and what the two Governors’ came up with later, it really looks at our resolution and copies a lot of it. They are looking at it further and we are now copying some of what they’re doing. If you’ve seen the letter, we’re changing who should do the exact study and we will continue to work with them. Independent studies are something that we also… I won’t go as far as the Congressmen and say I don’t trust the NRC. We think that it is not a bad idea to have. It’s sort of like getting a second opinion from a doctor.”

RUBIN: “I think public awareness is really increasing on this and as I’ve said, I think people are getting nervous.”

KELLY: “Thank you Joan.”

RUBIN: “Thank you.”

KATHLEEN SPANO, BERKELEY TOWNSHIP: “I just want to make a comment on an issue that I’m concerned about. I understand the Board of Chosen Freeholders has significantly stated today that we are number one in our senior services, but I want to kind of put that statement to the test. I actually went out and spoke to some of the senior caregivers, especially one geriatric nurse and she stated that in working with the seniors, she has found that Ocean County has fallen short. Our seniors are having increasing problems obtaining transportation services, waiting up to a week or more and their availability is based on vehicles and people that drive those vehicles. The seniors are also having problems trying to find out what services are available in Ocean County and where they can get those services. We have the largest senior population in the State of New Jersey. I also did some research into other County services that other Counties provide, like Passaic works with the hospital discharge planners to make sure seniors are linked with services that they need after they get out of the hospital. Somerset screens and monitors depression in their homes. Morris County actually works with senior clubs that reach homebound with phone calls and visits. I urge the County Freeholders to make sure by going out and talking to the caregivers, that we are providing the best services for our seniors. As you gentlemen have stated, it is a growing, growing population in Ocean County. It’s just going to get greater.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Thank you. Freeholder Vicari.”

FREEHOLDER VICARI: “Mr. Director if I may respond to Mrs. Spano. We are very concerned; what takes place and communication is very important that’s why we have many outreach programs such as the County Connection. Last year we went out to over 200 different places to meet our seniors and to give presentations. The senior expo for example at the Ritacco Center, which I was there, we were represented, 3,000 or 4,000 people were there. I’m sure you were there also with your concerns as we all were. Did you present this to the meeting we had last week on October 3rd?”

SPANO: “I was there but I didn’t present it.” (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 94

VICARI: “You didn’t present it. Okay, I’ll tell you why. You talk about one person. I’m concerned with all people. There are 600,000 people in Ocean County and a couple of weekends ago there were over a million people. That’s only one persons perspective and I would just like to set things straight because I know you are a candidate for Freeholder. Someday you may be sitting here, but Jane Maloney is here and we have some accurate information. I don’t know that first issue, the certified person, what she dealt with, if she is a long time resident of Ocean County but I have the facts and the truth. Okay, we are not having a debate. I’d just to have Jane Maloney give you what the facts are. If you want to respond later on, you can do so and I appreciate you comeing back to one of our different programs with Senior Services and we have many programs where we look for public input at public meetings, so this doesn’t take place where you have that kind of misrepresentation and create an emotional issue with our seniors because it is not factual, it’s not true. If the Director, Jane Maloney would please respond, I would appreciate it.”

JANE MALONEY, DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES: “I’d be glad to. First of all, we’d like to hear from the person that you spoke to. We have a full tine care coordinator in the office who actually does outreach to all of the hospital discharge centers, so if there is someone out there that isn’t getting what they think that they need, then we need to hear from them. We have outreach throughout the County. As I just said, we have a full time RN and part time RN that specifically deals with caregiver issues. So, that’s my response. The services are there. Our mission is to break down barriers to access services. So, she needs to give us a call. We’ll be glad to work with her.”

FREEHOLDER VICARI: “I appreciate Mrs. Spano giving us that information and on Friday I’ll make sure we have a meeting and if the person would come out we’ll investigate it. So, again, any comments we take with creditability, we don’t discount anything. I thank you for giving us that information today but we will correct that misstatement. “

FREEHOLDER KELLY: “Mr. Director, on transportation, if we could spend a minute on that because when you talk about transportation, let me tell you one thing happened to transportation. About five years ago, the Federal government through Medicare, stopped funding transportation for dialysis patients. It was not a job for County government to do that but we would not let our seniors go without that and $800,000.00 a year right now is being funded for transportation just for dialysis patients. We have a full service of transportation and you’re right, it is stretched and it gets stretched because the Federal government and the State government do not do their job and when they don’t, we do everything we can to pick it up but when we say we have the best program in the country, you need to compare us to other Counties, other States. It is the best program in the Counties. Some of the statements you’ve made as Jane just… because I’m on the Board of Trustees of Southern Ocean County Hospital, very familiar with the outreach that is done for patients. We also, for many of our services including senior services, opened the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall and why do we do that, so that we are open on non-traditional hours and people can get information seven days a week. They can get information on the holidays, weekends, evenings. All the information they need is there. We do everything we can including programs (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 95

that Donna Flynn sets up that were on television, on radio and everywhere else, to talk to people, our Internet program where people can get information right off of the Internet. So, there is information out there and perhaps there is somebody that doesn’t know where to get that information, we do our best to get them that information and I will stand by the statement that this County has the best senior services in this State and in this country.”

FREEHOLDER VICARI: “I know that it is getting late; A-3, supporting increased allocation, 7.5% to 8.5% , so money could be used for transportation and we support that, the Board of Freeholders, on A-3. That is exactly talking about what you are talking about today as far as giving more money to the casinos for transportation. That will substantially help us out so if you can, draft a letter to your legislator that would be appreciative.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “With us also is Kathleen Edmond, who is Director of our Transportation Department and I would ask her to respond to the types of services we provide for transportation, senior citizens and dialysis and our reserve-a-ride program, our veterans transportation, which are predominately senior citizens.”

KATHLEEN EDMOND, DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORATION: “Very briefly, Ocean County has a very substantial transportation program, it’s known as Ocean Ride and you see our vehicles throughout the County. It includes a bus route system, which now has 17 buses. In addition, we have the reserve-a-ride program, which is for our seniors and persons with disabilities. A person calls for an appointment. We also have veterans’ transportation available, specialized transportation for disabled individuals. In addition, we work with local non-profit groups to make mini grants available to expand the capacity of individual groups in terms of their membership. So it is very comprehensive in scale. Just last year, we provided well over 411,000 accesses. When we started nearly twenty-nine years ago with four vehicles and two drivers. Today we have seventy-five vehicles and seventy drivers.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Director Edmond, of those 411,000, which I very proudly boast about wherever we go in Ocean County, how many of those were senior citizens, roughly?”

EDMOND: “I would estimate that 90 percent of our rider are seniors.”

DENNIS GALANTE, TOMS RIVER: “I’ll be quick. The time is good, land preservation persistent. I’m also asking for preservation of Block 418, Lot 1, Fischer Boulevard, Toms River, Dover Township.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “You’ve been here before.”

GALANTE: “We have been. Trouble is, time is running out. It’s slated to be heard before the Dover Township Planning Board on November 1st. Since then I’ve spoken to you, things that have happened, the frequency of accidents on that little stretch of Fischer Boulevard. A young lady, a mother, not to long ago, was killed right up the street. Since I’ve spoken to you last, Dover Township, the Master Plan of Dover Township has endorsed this property being conserved. The (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 96

environmental commission of Dover Township has also endorsed this as well as Save Barnegat Bay being the property is within 200 feet of Barnegat Bay on the dunes there in Silver Bay. I’m asking again, that possibly, the last time I was recently disappointed that there was, I guess, only a phone call was made, to reach out to the developer to possibly sell the property to the County or whoever, since Dover Township doesn’t have the funds to purchase it. So, yes, I will go back and speak to… I’m asking for more effort because time is definitely running out and the detriment to this, it’s going to go to court. It’s not feasible.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Thank you Dennis. You’ve always been a gentlemen when you come here with this issue and we know it’s very important to you. We have a natural lands trust program. It requires an application. It requires a willing seller and I will again, on behalf of Freeholder Bartlett and the Board, ask that our Planning Director, David McKeon in the back, make another effort to contact the property owner and see if there is any interest in this. However, again, it must go through the process and there are a number of very, very important projects that are in the pipeline. We will do our best. When the voters of this County approved this program, that was one of the main policies that we adopted at the time and I participated in developing those policies when this Board very graciously appointed me to that natural lands trust and we must have a willing seller. We will not condemn property.”

GALANTE: “I understand and I was hoping….”

LITTLE: “We are very sympathetic to what you are saying and I, you know, those of us who are familiar with the program and work with Freeholder Bartlett and all of the members of this Board on a daily basis and our staff, there are many, many similar types of interests from citizens with various types of properties, and we try to be very upfront and give them the same type of advice. We must have a willing seller and the land must be environmentally sensitive and all of those issues that we’ve discussed in the past, so, David would you please make another effort to work with Mr. Galante.”

GALANTE: “Thanks for listening.”

TAMAR SHERER, LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP: “Before I get to my comment. I was wondering before about the percentage of seniors in our County. I discovered something really very interesting, which I bet you don’t know. Nationwide, when you look at all Counties by percentage of seniors in a population, we are actually among the top ten nationwide and the only one outside of Florida. I was fascinated by that.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Yes, we are aware of that.”

FREEHOLDER VICARI: “They love Ocean County and they continue to live longer in Ocean County.”

SHERER: “I’d personally take Florida. I wanted to make a comment about health services. That is actually very confusing, if true, troubling. I want to present some (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 97

facts and I really urge you to consider the facts, find out if they are true and if they are, consider them in budget priorities and so forth. This is from Federal…..”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “It is very difficult to find out if the fact is true, nevertheless, we will do our best to find out if the information that you provide is true.”

SHERER: “I stand corrected. In any event, based on Federal data on health services, again, alarming, troubling, confusing, on health services with Federal data, Ocean County actually spends a fraction compared to other Counties in New Jersey, little more than a third, thirty six percent, this is per person now, compared to all of the rest of New Jersey Counties. We spend $9.00 per capita compared to an average of from $4.00 per capita, again, all the rest of New Jersey on health services. When you add hospitals into the fray, the number becomes horrible and aside from the number, performance of hospitals is troubling. The New Jersey hospital survey, showed, now, I have to think about getting this right, I think it was one hospital in Ocean that performed among the top ten percent of treatment of heart attacks, only one and none did perspective of either heart failure or pneumonia, very troubling, and on the same data, when you add spending by the County per person on health, hospitals and welfare, we still fall far short of all of New Jersey on average, 65 percent per capita compared to the rest of the State. So given all of the comments about our aging population, that we are all baby boomers, that we… the senior population is just going to be, oh my God, it’s going to explode ten years from now. The planning that has to go into that is mind- boggling. The current budget priorities also, obviously have to reflect that population and the health needs of our seniors, let alone those of us who are getting….”

FREEHOLDER VICARI: “You know, I’m glad you mentioned that and I’ll tell you why. We heard that rumor about a week ago and….”

SHERER: “What rumor? What rumor is that?”

VICARI: “About $9.00 per capita, what you said.”

SHERER: “Well, it is Federal date.”

VICARI: “Guess what? We’ve been trying to locate that. I’m not going to argue with you. We are trying to locate and I’ll tell you why. Jane Maloney has been trying for one full week, trying to find out where that data is coming from and if you give that to Jane Maloney, she will share that with the Board of Freeholders.”

SHERER: “I don’t have it with me today.”

VICARI: “We spent several hours trying to get it with public information, with newspapers and we cannot locate that. We are totally aware of what you said. The thing is that we want to check the source and if you give us an opportunity, Jane Maloney will check the source. I know she disagrees with that because we were both talking about it but we need the source of that information and if Ms. Maloney can just respond to that.” (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 98

SHERER: “That’s why I said the facts are true.”

JANE MALONEY, DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES: “I want to respond to that. I had information that it was about senior services but you have to define what health services are. So, we would need to see the data before we could respond at all.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “If you could provide us with the data, will do the best to answer the question and our health care services stand from everywhere from substance abuse to drug and alcohol abuse, to visiting homemakers, you name it. It’s from A-Z so I’m not sure.”

ALICE CLARE CALLIGAN, BEACHWOOD: “Now, my problem is mundane compared to everything that has gone on, but to me it is very important. I realize that the storm we had on September 15th, was an act of God, however, I am plagued by other than an act of God. I have a flooding problem on the street, Birch and Sable and we just had a slight amount of rain yesterday, but there was at least 2 inches of water on that intersection. Now, I went to the town council meeting and I was surprised when I explained my problem, to find out that Birch is not Beachwood’s responsibility. Birch is a County road and I called up Mr. Lacey and found out that there are no plans to put any storm basins, catch basins or anything on Birch for the next few years. I don’t have years, okay. I want to know how did the County pave that road without putting in any kind of storm sewers or catch basins. That’s all I want to know.”

RONALD LOTRECCHIO, COUNTY ENGINEER: “We did a resurfacing of the existing road. We did not do a major survey.”

FREEHOLDER KELLY: “It was a resurfacing of the road that was already there.”

LOTRECCHIO: “It was not a major reconstruction. We looked at a maintenance project to resurface the roadway, not to do a re-engineering of the storm drainage that exists. So, I am somewhat aware of a drainage system at that location and I’ll send some staff in there and see if we can’t put a project there at that location.”

CALLIGAN: “It would be helpful.”

KELLY: “Alice, for me, tell me is the flooding problem located uniquely to your property or other properties?”

CALLIGAN: “No. Across Birch, it goes from my side of Sable, across Birch and I don’t know what happens to the water.”

KELLY: “Do you have a card that you can give? If you deal with Ron and I’ll work with Ron and we’ll look at that problem.”

LOTRECCHIO “Yes.”

CALLIGAN: “Okay, because I bought the house in 2002 when we were coming off a drought.” (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 99

KELLY: “It is nice and dry. How come we did the repaving?” (laughter)

CALLIGAN: “And, then three of my neighbors put in swimming pools.”

KELLY: “Maybe their pools are leaking.”

CALLIGAN: “No, no. In Beachwood people empty their pools into the street.”

KELLY: “What we are going to look at is what is the extent of the flooding problem. I mean, I’m listening to what you are saying and it certainly sounds traumatic but we’ll have the Engineer look at it.”

CALLIGAN: “If you go out today, it’s dried up.”

KELLY: “Go today. It’ll save us some money Ron. (laughter) Ron Lotrecchio will work with you and you can also call my office in between. You are always welcome.”

CALLIGAN: “No, I’ll call Mr. Lacey.”

KELLY: “Okay. Call Mr. Lacey.”

GARY BLACK, JACKSON TOWNSHIP: “I actually wasn’t going to come up today but some statements were made that really bothered me. As some of you know, I did have an elderly father who passed on recently and I signed him up for Meals on Wheels and in fact, they were there the next day. Now, as far as information being a problem, the County sent somebody out. The woman I dealt with came out with a ton a pamphlets, explained to him everything that was available, transportation and all of that. Then she found out that I lived right around the corner so she came to my house and gave me a whole ton of pamphlets and told me everything that was available. Since I work and I was the only one in the family really looking out for my father, I couldn’t really get him to all of his doctor appointments, so he was able to set up transportation. They sent a vehicle out to come and get him.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Reserve-a-Ride for medical transportation predominantly.”

BLACK: “But, we didn’t have a health care agency or anything like that. I just went directly to the County. I went through normal channels. I didn’t do anything political and if anybody wants to accuse me of that, I’ll tell them right to their face that a load of crap. A lot of you guys don’t know what happened. I found the senior services here to be fantastic. I didn’t expect what had happened and it had nothing to do with the fact that I had come up to these meetings and all that. Even when he was getting sick, we later had to put him into a nursing home. Again, I got another whole load of pamphlets that was available through the nursing home and the County and transporting him and taking him to where he had to be taken. When he passed away, he was at that point in the State guardian system. They dropped the ball completely. Your veterans’ services, as well as Kedz Funeral Home, basically saved the day. Got him a military honor guard, even though I had given the State guardian’s office all the records, they lost everything. It was the County agencies (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 100

that put everything together. So, anybody coming up here and saying that we don’t have a good system, is… I’m going to speak for myself, they are full of crap and to exploit seniors in this manner is despicable. We have a decent system. Could any system be improved? Yes, but to come up here and do this and somebody who…. see, I named who I got my information from, me, my father, but some mysterious caregiver somewhere, I really question them and frankly, by what happened with my father and the help I got and again, not as anyone politically involved, I did it through normal channels and I always do. I really question the authenticity of that. Thank you.”

Freeholder Vicari left the meeting at 5:30 P.M.

RAY KALAINIKAS, MANALAPAN: “Gentlemen, I just want to ask you, are you aware of the coupon on the editorial page of the Observer entitled, “cast your vote on Oyster Creek”. The question is should the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station be closed when its operating license expires in 2009? It leaves some room for why, with respect to your answer. To the left of that, it says, we want to gauge readers views so in the absence of a County ballot question, we urge readers who live in Ocean County to fill out the coupon to the right. We will tally the results of all coupons received by November 1st and publish the response with the General election results on November 8th. Are you aware of the coupon first?”

FREEHOLDER KELLY: “I saw the article.”

KALAINIKAS: “You saw the coupon. You are aware of it.”

KELLY: “Yes.”

KALIANIKAS: “At least one Freeholder said he is aware of the coupon. Second question. Whereas the Observer states, we urge readers who live in Ocean County to fill out the coupon to the right. Gentlemen, do you urge the citizens of Ocean County to fill out this coupon and send it in? You urge citizens to do that.”

KELLY: “Absolutely.”

KALAINIKAS: “Is that unanimous? I hear Jack saying yes. Is Jack speaking for the other three?”

KELLY: “I’m speaking for Jack.”

KALAINIKAS: “Jack is speaking for Jack. How about Jim Lacey?”

FREEHOLDER LACEY: “Sure. Absolutely.”

KALAINIKAS: “How about Gerry? How about John?”

FREEHOLDER BARTLETT: “It really doesn’t make much difference to me one way or the other.”

KALAINIKAS: “It doesn’t make any difference to you.” (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 101

BARTLETT: “People can fill out a coupon and I fill out a coupon. That’s what we call freedom.”

KALAINIKAS: “Well, this is a vote.”

BARTLETT: “It is not a vote, it’s not a vote. It’s not a vote. It is a survey. It is not a vote.”

KALAINIKAS: “Okay. It is going to express the will of the people and the only way….”

BARTLETT: “It is going to express the will of those who fill out the coupon. That’s what it’s going to express.”

KALAINIKAS: “Well, that’s all….”

BARTLETT: “That’s all it’s going to express.”

KALAINIKAS: “Also, John, you know, is somebody going to express the will of the people when people are asked to go out and vote, only those who choose to go out and vote it’s going to express their will.”

FREEHOLDER KELLY: “I’ll tell you what I’m very interested in seeing Ray, is how many people do respond to that, and people should respond to it. I want to see if 50 people respond to that or if literally thousands of people respond. It will tell us what the level of concern is to the County. It is absolutely, and I agree with Freeholder Bartlett, this is not a scientific poll or anything else, but it does allow people that opportunity. You have to realize once again, the reason we did not put a Countywide question on the ballot, it is no authority of this Board to do so. We are not permitted by statute to put that question on the Board. That would at least be more scientific because every voter would get a chance to see that question. Only as Freeholder Bartlett said, those who purchase that newspaper that particular day, will even have the chance to answer that question, but I’ll tell you, it will show us if there is great interest in the question or very limited interest in the question. That is of interest at least to me because I have been kind of taking the lead on this from day one. I have been working with many of the people who spoke today, will tell you they’ve been in my office. We have had conversations on the issues. I took a trip all the way out to Yucca Mountains to see where the spent rods will be stored someday if that get approved. It is a question that is of importance to me. The other side of that coin that many don’t accept is that we still have to follow the laws of the State of New Jersey and whether I would have like to have seen that question on the ballot in November or not isn’t the question. There are laws that we have to abide by and one of those laws and we are not allowed to ask questions on the ballot of which we do not have jurisdiction. That’s the law.”

KALAINIKAS: “I’ve said it before, politically controlled force wouldn’t allow you to put such a question on the ballot but it is very important for the people to express their will. I think at least one newspaper recognizes that and so they went around a politically controlled force by allowing a question like this in the (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 102

newspaper and I’m hoping in the future, more and more newspapers begin to see the importance of doing this when the political system doesn’t allow the will of the people to be expressed in the ballot box. I’m hoping weeklies do it for the municipalities and I’m hoping dailies continue to do it for the County and perhaps even for the State. This is a start. There are suggestions I would have as to how this can be done a little differently, but I want to see what happens.”

KELLY: “The problem with it in the newspaper as you should realize, if you are an advocate even for keeping the plant open or keeping the plant closed, you could vote numerous times. That is the unknown here.”

KALAINIKAS: “What do you mean numerous times?”

KELLY: “Well, you can make copies and vote 500 times.”

KALAINIKAS: “Can I say something? It says here no photocopies will be accepted.”

KELLY: “That’s good.”

KALAINIKAS: “Okay. It says so on the coupon.”

KELLY: “But you can still buy…. you can’t verify it was one person, one vote, so you buy ten newspapers.”

KALAINIKAS: “Well, the point is, the Observer recognizes some of the problems that could incur.”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “That’s why it’s not scientific. I need you to sum up Ray.”

FREEHOLDER BARTLETT: “Do I get to vote if my wife does? Well, if we get one newspaper we’ve got two people…”

KELLY: “Buy another paper.” (laughter)

KALAINIKAS: “Go out and buy another one. You have the money to do it. Taxpayers give you plenty of money to do it John.”

LITTLE: “Ray, we are now past the limit so I’m going to ask you to abide by those rules.”

KALAINIKAS: “I was last because you knew what I was going to talk about.”

LITTLE: “One of the things that we do, obviously, you are from Monmouth County and we appreciate your comments and concerns when we have an open meeting and you are welcome to speak and the order is that I just happen to glance around.”

MARY ANN CLEMENTE, BARNEGAT: “Freeholder Little, you were at the meeting yesterday, you mentioned that there were two parks that would be open in (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 103

Ocean County that you were working on now. You mentioned that one of them is in Barnegat. Where is the other one?”

DIRECTOR LITTLE: “Well, I will let Freeholder Bartlett respond to that because he is liaison to Parks, but there are plans underway. There are several including the one that we approved today, Jake’s Branch. I assume you were here for that.”

CLEMENTE: “No. I was working and I didn’t get here at 4:00 P.M.”

LITTLE: “I’m sorry, but if you look on the agenda which is around here somewhere, we had a rather lengthy public hearing on the brand new park that Freeholder Bartlett has designed for, Jake’s Branch in Beachwood. Freeholder Bartlett, I’ll let you explain.”

CLEMENTE: “Which is the one in Barnegat?”

FREEHOLDER BARTLETT: “I went to Barnegat early this week…”

CLEMENTE: “Monday.”

BARTLETT: “Thank you. I went to Barnegat to make a presentation before the governing body of the County’s plans, general plans, for our next County park after we get in the ground in Beachwood and construction is started and Beachwood is within the next couple of months, and so we can begin our real planning for our next park which will be in Barnegat Township.”

CLEMENTE: “Clover Leaf that you were….”

BARTLETT: “Yes, Cloverdale Farms. We originally planned to put our major facility at Lochiel Creek, which is very near the Barnegat municipal small park and have some baseball fields and soccer fields. We have 40 acres there that we purchased that would be exquisite for hiking trails because the land moves beautifully. You wouldn’t want to clear the land and scrape it clean. You would have limited use of it in that way and then we backed that up with a natural lands trust purchase of 147 acres. It goes behind that and goes out to the west, and that’s where we were going to put a park. Well, through the natural lands trust program, we purchased Cloverdale Farm, whish was a cranberry bog and quite frankly, cranberry bogs don’t excite me too much because it is rather swampy on both sides and a cranberry bog is a cranberry bog, although, our people were saying John, you have to go out and look at this. So, we were thinking of that… I was thinking of that area for a park because we were scheduled to do one. I went out to Cloverdale Farms and it was an absolutely exquisite piece of property. The cranberry bogs at that point were flooded so they looked like lakes. They are in a “U” shape and it is some of the prettiest property that we have in Ocean County. The land on either side of the cranberry bog is high land and because it’s been an operational farm for like 100 years, its underbrush has been cleared, the trees are big and it is a perfect spot for our park.”

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CLEMENTE: “I understand that. That’s not really… I was there for the presentation and you know, I appreciate the fact that anything that we can do for our recreation in Barnegat….”

BARTLETT: “It is not a Barnegat park, it’s a regional County park. I always have to remind people.”

CLEMENTE: “A County park. Barnegat doesn’t have a County park.”

BARTLETT: “That’s not the point. We don’t build a County park in every municipality. We build regional County parks and that’s what this park will be.”

CLEMENTE: “You had been planning on building a park in Barnegat for many, many years and you’ve made many presentations to the Barnegat Township committee which I wasn’t aware of and you came in on Monday and made a presentation, the same presentation I’m told, maybe a different local, but the whole fact that you were going to be putting a regional park and then when someone asked you, well, when are you going start, and you said a year and a half. I said, well, what are you doing here now.”

BARTLETT: “I think you misunderstood.”

CLEMENTE: “It sounds like campaigning to me.”

BARTLETT: “Well, perhaps that’s what you’re doing here.”

CLEMENTE: “No.”

BARTLETT: “That is not what I said at Barnegat if you had been paying closer attention. I was asked a question of when did you think construction would begin and I said a year and a half, that it would take at least a year and a half to do the engineering study and the permitting for the property. That’s what the question that was asked and that’s the way….”

CLEMENTE: “And the permitting.”

BARTLETT: “We will be very lucky to get it done by then.”

CLEMENTE: “Even though we had an engineering study done before.”

BARTLETT: “Maybe I’m not being very clear. It’s my fault. We do not have an engineering study on Cloverdale Farm. That is the area that we plan to put the major focus on the County park, in that vicinity. In fact, we will have the essential two County parks in the area, the area at Lochiel Creek, to be very limited in the fact that it is very well suited but only suited for hiking trails. It is a beautiful site for that but as far as parking cars and those kinds of things, it is very difficult to do that. The great opportunity exists at Cloverdale and I became aware of that this summer and that’s when I changed plans and said that’s where we are going. Should this have been nice to have been done already? Certainly. Will it be fantastic when it is completed? You’d better believe it.” (Minutes of Meeting October 18, 2006) Page 105

CLEMENTE: “When you had left, several members of the public got up and talked about the fact that this has been presented and presented time and again, in terms of having a County park in Barnegat.”

BARTLETT: “I believe since you were there, you know that I answered questions from the public and do so until every question…”

CLEMENTE: “I know, I know. You’re right, you’re right. My question is to those people, why didn’t they ask them when you were there. That’s why I came to ask questions.”

BARTLETT: “I’m glad you did.”

There being no additional comments received, Freeholder Director Little called for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:48 P.M.

ROLL CALL: (Offered by Freeholder Kelly, seconded by Freeholder Lacey) Ayes: Mr. Lacey, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Little Nays: None

Respectfully submitted,

______Betty Vasil Clerk of the Board