April 19 2005

246 APRIL 1, 2008

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

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

Director Palmer stated that the meeting was in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act and that adequate notice was provided on January 9, 2008 as follows:

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

Roll Call ------

PRESENT: Walsh, Zaborowski, Palmer ABSENT: Ciattarelli, Fontana absent at roll call. ALSO PRESENT: County Administrator Williams, County Counsel Miller, M. Amorosa, K. Quick, P. Clark, M. Gaupp, K. Krauth, J. Vuoso, B. Pateman, B. Newman, M. Flock, S. Matis, D. Lorimer, C. Rose

At this time Director Palmer issued the following Freeholder Citations:

2008 Immaculata Boys Basketball Team – Non-Public Group A New Jersey State Champions Jeff Cullinan Tim Sanderson Brian Dudzinski Andrew Tursky Jimmy Fisher Gamal Mohamed John Mack Theo Riddick Matt Dudzinski Jordan Colas Michael Peltack Jes Scheirer Ryan Tapia Ish Mack Kevin Doyle Joe Sforza Brooks Leger Kyle Jordan

Coaches - Head Coach: Michael Frauenheim, Asst coach/staff: Kevin Cullinan, Ryan McKeever, Jeff Sullivan, Scott Frauenheim

At this time Mr. Fontana arrived and joined the meeting.

The Team and Coaches accepted the Citations and thanked the Board.

Joan Gleason – recipient of the Margery and Tom Corrigan Humanitarian Award given by Middle Earth

Hamilton Mock Trial Team, Hamilton Primary School 4th Grade Team – winners of the NJ State Bar Foundation’s Law Fair Competitions - Team members - Ethan Rodgers, Patrick Brown, Danielle Hoffner, Brendan Kapp, Andrew Purdon and Maya Tatikola - Helping the Team – Christine Arcoleo, Abigail Sapp, Alyssa Natale, Greg Johnson - Teacher Advisors - Lorraine H. Lotowycz, Ed.D., Hamilton School Principal and Mrs. Patricia Pillon, the School Enrichment Teacher

The Mock Trial Team did a presentation of the trial they presented to win the award, after which Team Members accepted the Citations and thanked the Board.

247 At this time Director Palmer issued the following Proclamations:

PROCLAMATION

SOMERSET COUNTY HOUSING MONTH APRIL 2008

“Planning for a lifetime of secure and appropriate housing for all”

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Somerset County Coalition on Affordable Housing, Somerset County Department of Human Services, Somerset County Office on Aging, Somerset County Planning Board, Somerset County Community Development Office, Regional Center Partnership and other county agencies and groups that support the provision of an adequate supply of housing, to meet the diverse housing needs of the present and future housing population; and

WHEREAS, April, 2008 marks the fortieth (40th) anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which seeks to eliminate discrimination in housing opportunities and to affirmatively further fair housing choices for all Americans; and

WHEREAS, to commemorate the anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, the concept of "Housing Month" celebrated each April by the Board of Chosen Freeholders for the past sixteen (16) years, this year’s Housing Month 2008 celebration will honor the many non-profit, ecumenical, public and private organizations, groups and individuals for their on-going efforts to support individuals and families, including senior citizens and persons with disabilities, in attaining access to affordable, appropriate housing and related financial resources. Housing Month also emphasizes strengthening and revitalizing neighborhoods. During Housing Month, all are encouraged to recognize changing housing needs throughout the course of a lifetime, and to plan ahead to ensure secure and appropriate housing for all persons at all stages of life; and

WHEREAS, vigorous local efforts to create housing opportunities for all citizens and to address housing needs and gaps in the county's housing supply are necessary along with other ongoing efforts of these agencies and groups include education and advocacy, technical assistance to private and non-profit developers, the identification of housing, economic, demographic, and land use trends and associated policy implications, housing resource, referral and matching services, housing counseling, participation in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) HOME and CDBG Programs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders do hereby proclaim the month of April 2008 to be Housing Month in the County of Somerset and urge all citizens to carry out the activities and spirit of Housing Month throughout the year.

Sharon Clark, Executive Director, SCCOAH, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Board.

PROCLAMATION

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH APRIL 2008

WHEREAS, preventing child abuse and neglect is a community problem requiring involvement from all segments of a community; and

WHEREAS, approximately 3 million children are reported abused and neglected in this country each year; including over 40,000 referrals for protective services to DYFS in New Jersey; and

248 WHEREAS, the effects of child abuse are both inhumane and costly, involving the mental health system, juvenile justice system, law enforcement agencies, criminal and civil courts, and health care and educational institutions; and

WHEREAS, the majority of child maltreatment cases stem from situations and conditions that are preventable in an engaged and supportive community and child abuse and neglect can be reduced by making sure each family has the support they need to raise their children in a healthy environment; and

WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships created among social service agencies, schools, schools, faith communities, civic organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community and all citizens should become involved in supporting families in raising their children in a safe and nurturing environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders do hereby proclaim April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Somerset County and call upon all citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical facilities, and businesses to increase their participation in efforts to prevent child abuse and strengthen our communities and families.

Kathryn Krauth, The Learning Gate; Cindy Ferraro, Director/Clinical Specialist of Maternal Health , Somerset Medical Center and Amy Harris, Marketing Manager, Bridgewater Commons accepted the proclamation and thanked the Board.

PROCLAMATION

ALCOHOL AND DRUG AWARENESS MONTH APRIL 2008

WHEREAS, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs are a major threat to the health of our nation's youth and our nation's families; and

WHEREAS, there are more deaths, illnesses and disabilities from substance abuse than any other preventable health condition; and

WHEREAS, approximately one in four deaths each year in the United State is attributable to alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use; and

WHEREAS, an estimated 23,381 Somerset County residents are in need of substance abuse treatment; and

WHEREAS, the negative consequences of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs of abuse, and other addictive behaviors include death, disease, crime, violence and injury; and

WHEREAS, alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse and other addictions cost the nation over $300 billion annually; and

WHEREAS, advertising increases the appeal of drinking, drug abuse and other addictive behaviors for all Americans, regardless of age; and

WHEREAS, during the month of April, the County Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Coordinator and Municipal Alliance Coordinator, in conjunction with the Somerset County Local Advisory Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA), and the County Steering Sub-Committee (CASS) will provide the Annual Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Forum on May 7, 2008 for Somerset County parents; and

WHEREAS, The Somerset Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Inc., will collaborate with Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center to provide information throughout the month of April at the Somerset County Library and will co-sponsor “Underage Drinking in Our Communities: A Focus of Solutions,” with Middlesex County Council on April 29th. 249

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders do hereby proclaim that April 2008 is Alcohol and Drug Awareness Month in Somerset County. The Board of Chosen Freeholders calls upon all citizens, governmental agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, hospitals and schools in Somerset County to help raise awareness about this critical public health issue and join us in preventing problems caused by alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse and other addictions.

Brenda Pateman, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Coordinator/IDRC Director, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Board.

PROCLAMATION

SAFE NIGHT USA APRIL 5, 2008

WHEREAS, millions of American youth are looking for something to do and the temptations and risks are everywhere; and

WHEREAS, residents age 12 or older experienced an estimated 25 million crimes of violence and theft and over 2.1 million youth in the United States needed treatment for illicit drug or alcohol use problems in 2006; and

WHEREAS, Safe Night USA is a national youth violence and substance abuse prevention program proven successful in urban, suburban and rural communities; and

WHEREAS, on April 5, 2008 Somerset County, Somerset County Department of Human Services, Somerset County Youth Council, Franklin Township Municipal Alliance, Franklin Township Youth Services Commission, Franklin Youth Initiative, Franklin Township Police Department, Franklin Township Youth Council, Franklin Middle School, Franklin Middle School REBEL2, Franklin High School REBEL, Somerset County REBEL Coalition, Somerset Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency, Somerset County 4- H Senior Council, Middle Earth, and XINOS/KUDOS will join community teens in a countywide Safe Night celebration by providing a safe place where youth can have fun and learn to resolve conflict peacefully.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders do hereby proclaim Saturday, April 5, 2008 as a day to commemorate Safe Night USA in Somerset County, New Jersey.

Sarah Murchison, Human Services Planner, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Board.

PROCLAMATION

NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK APRIL 6 – 12, 2008

Protecting Our Children

WHEREAS, the nation’s 3,066 counties provide a variety of essential public services to communities serving 300 million Americans; and

WHEREAS, counties take seriously their responsibility to protect and enhance the health, welfare and safety of its residents in sensible and cost-effective ways; and

WHEREAS, many county government services directly touch the lives of children and families; and

250 WHEREAS, in 13 states, all or some of the counties are responsible for child welfare and foster care systems; and

WHEREAS, more than 500,000 children are in foster care, removed from their families, as a result of suspected abuse or neglect; and

WHEREAS, one in five girls and one in 10 boys will be sexually victimized before adulthood; and

WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States; and

WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties first celebrated National County Government Week in 1991 to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of the nation’s counties to meet the needs of the community; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of the leadership, innovation and valuable service provided by the nation’s counties, especially in the protection and welfare of children.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders do hereby proclaim April 6 – 12, 2008 as National County Government Week in Somerset County.

Joanne Vuoso, Public Information Specialist, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Board.

PROCLAMATION

NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK APRIL 13 – 19, 2008

WHEREAS, 23 million Americans are victims of crime each year, and of those 5.2 million are victims of violent crime; and

WHEREAS, a just society acknowledges crime’s impact on individuals, families and communities by ensuring that rights, resources and services are available to help rebuild their lives; and

WHEREAS, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week – April 13 – 19, 2008 provides an opportunity for us to strive to reach the goal of justice for all by ensuring that all victims are afforded their legal rights and provided with assistance as they face the financial, physical and psychological impact of crime; and

WHEREAS, observing victims’ rights and treating victims with dignity and respect serves the public interest by engaging victims of crime and ensuring justice for all; and

WHEREAS, America has joined together annually each April since 1981 to recognize the needs and rights of crime victims and survivors during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Peter S. Palmer, Freeholder Director proclaim the week of April 13 – 19, 2008 to be Somerset County Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and honor crime victims and those who serve them during this week and throughout the year; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders reaffirms a commitment to address victims’ rights during 2008 Somerset County Crime Victims’ Rights Week and throughout the year.

251 Director Palmer offered the following report on behalf of Freeholder Ciattarelli:

Mr. Ciattarelli advised via email that if present for the meeting of April 1, 2008, he would vote “no” on Resolution R08-246 which authorized $228,800.00 in renovations to the Warrenbrook Pool and R08-249 which authorizes the purchase of Security Camera Systems for several county buildings.

Mr. Fontana offered the following report:

Mr. Fontana stated that the money needs to be spent on the Warrenbrook Pool which has been in need of repair for some time. It has had to be closed a number of times last year due to emergency maintenance needs. He stated that there are over 17,000 visits to the pool each year. The money for the repairs is coming out of the 2006 and 2007 Parks Capital budget. Without these repairs, the pool would have to be closed indefinitely and that is not acceptable to him.

Mr. Palmer offered the following report:

Mr. Palmer commented on plans for County Government Week. – April 6 to April 12, 2008.

PUBLIC PORTION

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

Keith Fulton, Somerville, commented on immigration issues and was advised that it is a federal matter.

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

CONSENT AGENDA

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 18, 2008 March 25, 2008 March 25, 2008 – budget

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL LETTER: #59

The following Personnel changes are for the period: 03/16/08 to 03/31/08:

DEPARTMENT NAME POSITION GRADE/ SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE GENERAL COUNTY:

REPLACEMENTS

Engineering Daniel C. Magnanti Surveying Technician 13-A/ $46,801 03/17

Mental Health Carolyn Flora Administrative 07-C/ $25,391 03/17 Center Assistant III 252

CHANGES (Transfer – Lateral Move) Mental Health Barbara Perkins Crisis Counselor I 14-A/ $48,000 Center to to Case Manager I 13-A/ Same 03/17

TERMINATIONS

Facilities & Maurice Campanell Mail Room Clerk 03/31 Services

Purchasing Debra Degrasse- Purchasing Assistant 03/31 Quarles

03/17 Transportation Maggie Anderson- Administrative Matthews Assistant II

For your information... SHERIFF’S OFFICE: The Sheriff has taken the following action:

REPLACEMENTS

Jail Todd W. Gandolfe Corrections Officer CO/$38,309 03/16

TERMINATIONS

Jail Roger Heilos Corrections Officer 03/15

These changes have been approved in the Temporary 2008 Departmental Budget.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Communications received, Resolutions opposing Governor Jon Corzine’s proposal to eliminate the New Jersey Department of Agriculture: a. County of Cape May, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Resolution 192-08 b. County of Salem, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Resolution 2008-161 b. County of Warren, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Resolution 148-08

Communication, County of Mercer, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Resolution 2008-109 requesting that the Appropriations Committee of the US Senate and Congress amend the Fiscal year 2009 Budget to include greater funding for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), was received

. Communication, Township of Bernards, Zoning Board of Adjustment, notice of public hearing to property owners to consider the application of Jerome and Cathy Mondoroa, for Block 11501, Lot 4, Bernards Township for permission to expand existing house to two stories, add an addition to the rear and an open front porch, was received 253

Communication, Borough of Bound Brook, Resolution 08-43 concerning the Green Brook Flood Control Project, was received.

Communication, Township of Hillsborough, Requesting Somerset County accept jurisdiction of Dukes Parkway west in Hillsborough Township, was received.

Communication, Borough of North Plainfield, resolution 03-10-08-03a urging Congress to adequately fund the Green Brook Flood Control Commission Project for the Federal FY2009 Budget, was received.

Communications received, Resolutions recommending Changes to the January 22, 2008 Proposed COAH Third Round Rules: a. Branchburg Township b. Borough of Manville

Communication, Brett Radi, Somerset County Clerk, transmitting a check in the amount of $1,281,358.39 of which $359,779.60 is retained by Somerset County for its own use, was received.

. Communication, Tom Miller, Somerset County Counsel, transmitting notice to Dave Marek, Senior VP of Marketing, Somerset Patriots Baseball Club, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved an additional firework display on June 26, 2008, was received.

Communication, Cozen O’Connor, Attorneys, Cherry Hill, NJ, Notice of petition of New Jersey American Water Co. Inc for approval of Increased tariff Rates and Charges for Water and Sewer Services; Increased Depreciation Rates and Other Tariff Revisions, was received.

Communication, Tom Schulze, Director, Access to the Region’s Core, Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for the Access to the region’s Core project, was received.

Letter of Appreciation

Communication, John M. Paitakes, Ph.D. Professor of Criminal Justice, Raritan Valley Community College, thanking Sheriff Provenzano and staff for providing students the opportunity to tour the jail, was received.

Communication, Jay S. Kartagener, Somerset, commending Darlene Rogers for her help with a personal matter involving his mother, was received.

R08-222

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPERTY PARCEL MAP AND DESIGNATING ROAD AREAS TO BE ACQUIRED AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS AND PAYMENT FOR SAME FOR BRIDGE AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF SOMERSET COUNTY BRIDGE NO. E1312, JACKSON AVENUE, LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH OF PEAPACK AND GLADSTONE IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, on behalf of said County, has determined that public exigency requires the taking of certain lands for bridge and highway purposes for the replacement of Somerset County Bridge No. E1312, Jackson Avenue, located in the Borough of Peapack and Gladstone in the County of Somerset and State of New Jersey and have caused a survey thereof to be made and a plat of such survey with the descriptions of the various parcels to be taken inscribed thereon; and

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WHEREAS, the said Board conducted a public hearing with reference to the proposed improvement, the transcript of said public hearing on file with Clerk of the Board, and further considered same and heard and considered comments and/or objections presented by persons interested therein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said Board approves a certain map, or revisions thereof which may occur from time to time, entitled “Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Entire Tract and General Property Parcel Maps for Replacement of Somerset County Bridge No. E1312, Jackson Avenue Over Mosle Brook, Borough Of Peapack And Gladstone, Somerset County, New Jersey”, Scales: As Noted, dated January 9, 2008, consisting of two (2) sheets and prepared by Maser Consulting, P.A., Red Bank, NJ said map on file in the Office of the Somerset County Engineer; and

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by said Board that the proper County officials be and hereby are duly authorized and directed to acquire the above designated property by purchase, exchange, gift or condemnation as the case may be; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by said Board that the total monies expended for said acquisitions shall not exceed the amount as specified in the executed Agreement to Convey documents as reviewed and approved by the Director of the Board; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by said Board that a copy of this Resolution, duly certified by the Clerk of this Board, together with a copy of the aforementioned map, shall forthwith be filed in the Office of the Somerset County Clerk.

R08-223

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF OPTICALLY CONTROLLED EMERGENCY PRE-EMPTION EQUIPMENT AT ROUTE 27 AND GEORGETOWN-FRANKLIN TURNPIKE/GATEWAY BOULEVARD, FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY AND SOUTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP, MIDDLESEX COUNTY

WHEREAS, a traffic condition exists at the intersection of NJ Route 27 and Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike/Gateway Blvd (CR 518) in the Townships of Franklin and South Brunswick, in the Counties of Somerset and Middlesex, which requires the installation of an emergency pre-emption operation in addition to the semi-actuated traffic control signal with pedestrian push buttons and areas of presence detection in order to minimize the possibility of accidents; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to expedite the safe movement and conduct of pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has proposed a form of agreement pertaining to the installation and maintenance of said traffic signal.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board of Somerset County be and hereby is authorized to enter into an Agreement with the State of New Jersey, acting through its Commissioner of Transportation, for the purpose aforesaid, a copy of said agreement on file with the Clerk of the Board.

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R08-224

RESOLUTION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CGA, LLC AND THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET (CHUSTCKIE & MOLESPHINI)

WHEREAS, CGA, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the Applicant), whose address is 120 Cedar Grove Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873 has made an application to the Somerset County Planning Board for site plan approval with reference to constructing a two-story dental/office building on the property identified as Franklin Township Block 468.07, Lot 44.01 on Cedar Grove Lane (County Route 619); the aforementioned application is on file in the Somerset County Planning Board as file number FL-0878S; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is located within the Cedar Grove Lane (County Route 619) improvement area; and

WHEREAS, the County Planning Board and the County Engineer have determined that the implementation of the aforesaid site plan will generate certain traffic impacts upon Cedar Grove Lane, (County Route 619); and

WHEREAS, the County is currently in the process of implementing an improvement program for Cedar Grove Lane, (County Route 619); and

WHEREAS, the office of the County Engineer determined the Applicant’s fair share obligation toward Cedar Grove Lane Off-tract Traffic Improvements to be in the amount of $21,034.00; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant has agreed the aforesaid requirement of a fair share contribution is appropriate and necessary, bears a reasonable and rational nexus to the proposed development, and is necessitated by the impact of the proposed development on County facilities; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant has posted the aforesaid monetary contribution with the Somerset County Planning Board; and

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset has caused a development agreement to be prepared which established the obligation of the Applicant relative to the aforesaid monetary contribution; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Planning Board has conceptually approved this Development Agreement; and

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

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to Franklin Township and CGA, LLC.

MR. ZABOROWSKI ANNOUNCED HIS INTENTION TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION. 256

R08-225

RESOLUTION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCHOOLHOUSE CROSSINGS, L.P. AND THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET

WHEREAS, Schoolhouse Crossings, L.P., (hereinafter referred to as the Applicant), whose address is 100 Colliery Road, Dickson City, PA 18519 has made an application to the Somerset County Planning Board for Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval and variances with reference to the construction of a Rite Aid Pharmacy, a Dunkin Donuts Coffee Shop and a bank on the property identified as Franklin Township Block 514, Lots 25, 26.02 and 26.03 on Elizabeth Avenue (County Route 621) and Schoolhouse Road; the aforementioned application is on file in the Somerset County Planning Board as file number FL- 0744S; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is located within the Elizabeth Avenue (County Route 621) improvement area; and

WHEREAS, the County Planning Board and the County Engineer have determined that the implementation of the aforesaid site plan will generate certain traffic impacts upon Elizabeth Avenue, (County Route 621); and

WHEREAS, the County is currently in the process of implementing an improvement program for Elizabeth Avenue, (County Route 621); and

WHEREAS, the office of the County Engineer determined the Developer’s fair share obligation toward Elizabeth Avenue Off-tract Traffic Improvements pursuant to the aforesaid program to be in the amount of $85,593.00; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant has posted the aforesaid monetary contribution with the Somerset County Planning Board; and

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset has caused a development agreement to be prepared which established the obligation of the Applicant relative to the aforesaid monetary contribution; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Planning Board has conceptually approved this Development Agreement; and

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to Franklin Township and Schoolhouse Crossings, L.P.

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R08-226

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOMERSET COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT AND TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES FOR THE NEW JERSEY COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL PLAN AT THE COUNTY LEVEL SECOND YEAR JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset has been notified by the Somerset County Health Department of the availability of funding from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services as part of the 2007 Implementation of New Jersey Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan at the County Level; and

WHEREAS, said funding is a multi-year Health Service Grant (July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2010) and is in the amount of $65,000.00 per grant year; and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services has determined that the Somerset County Health Department as the County’s Health Division is an eligible site to serve as the appropriate agency for this grant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Somerset County Health Department is hereby authorized to submit a Letter of Interest for continuation of funding from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services in the amount of $65,000.00 per grant year, and to receive said funds to be used for expanding the number of Somerset County stakeholders and community partners in building an effective infrastructure in the battle to reduce cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality through prevention, early detection, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation as specified in the letter of interest.

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said application prepared in compliance with Department policy is hereby approved for submission to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset be authorized to execute an Agreement with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services to accept funds for the purpose of continuing Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan at the County Level in Somerset County. Copy of said agreement on file with the Clerk of the Board and approved as to form by County Counsel.

UPON MOTION BY MRS. WALSH SECONDED BY MR. FONTANA THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE WITH MR. ZABOROWSKI ABSTAINING ON R08-225 AND MR. CIATTARELLI ABSENT.

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

R08-227

RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PSYCHIATRIST SERVICES FOR A PART-TIME CHILD PSYCHIATRIST AT RICHARD HALL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER CONTRACT #: XS-2007-21-2R 258

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for Psychiatrist Services for Option B: Part-Time Child Psychiatrist at Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this resolution such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item (01-0201-616-02001-08) in the amount of $131.00 per hour for the Part- Time Child Psychiatrist not to exceed $48,500.00; and

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset Purchasing Department did advertise for said services on the County Website, www.co.somerset.nj.us on December 18, 2007 – Second Release; and

WHEREAS, no responses were received on two occasions; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 08-027 was adopted by the board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset on January 15, 2008 authorizing the Director of Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center and the Purchasing Agent to negotiate a contract for Option B: Part-Time Child Psychiatrist in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(3) et seq.; and

WHEREAS, a Part-Time Child Psychiatrist is required to perform psychiatric evaluations, follow-up medication monitoring visits and collaboration with clinical program and staff at Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center, consisting of 9 hours per week at an hourly rate of $131.00; and

WHEREAS, Barbara M. Reilly, DO, 526 Glen Ridge Dr. South, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 is qualified to provide the services of this type and nature to carry out the required services; and

WHEREAS, the Medical Director recommends a contract be awarded to Dr. Barbara Reilly; and

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

1. That the Director and Clerk of the board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter a contract with Dr. Barbara Reilly to perform the aforesaid services. In the amount of $131.00 per hour – 9 hours per week for the position pursuant to the contract on file with the Clerk of the Board and approved as to form and content by County Counsel; and

2. That the engagement of the above named have been in conformance with a Fair and Open Process for Exempt Service exception, Local Public Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1) (a) (i) Professional Services.

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

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

5. A notice of this contract award shall be published in the Courier News within ten (10) days of its passage as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i).

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-228

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ROBERT MCNEELY VANCE & COMPANY FOR REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for Appraisal Services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Real Property Appraisal Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions on an as needed basis; and

WHEREAS, Robert McNeely Vance & Company, 29 Somerset Street, 2nd Floor, Somerville, New Jersey 08876 has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, Robert McNeely Vance & Company, 29 Somerset Street, 2nd Floor, Somerville, New Jersey 08876 is an appraisal services firm affording appraisal services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid and their particular abilities and capacities have been previously demonstrated in work in Somerset County and are recognized by the Office of the Somerset County Engineer and by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows: 1. That the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Robert McNeely Vance & Company to perform the aforesaid appraisal services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $20,000.00 to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

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

4. Neither party shall be responsible for any resulting loss or obligation to fulfill duties as specified in any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement if the fulfillment of any term or provision of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any revolutions, insurrections, riots, wars, acts of enemies, national emergencies, strikes, floods, fires, acts of God, or by any cause not within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with which by the exercise of reasonable diligence such party is unable to 260 prevent or in the event the County of Somerset is unable to obtain funding for the project for which this contract pertains or in the event the source of funding is curtailed by any act of any governmental body, including the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Additionally, if the fulfillment of any of the terms and provision of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any court order, or action or injunction or other such agreement, this Agreement shall become voidable by the County of Somerset by notice to each party.

5. A notice of this contract award shall be published in the Courier News within ten (10) days of its passage as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i).

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI ABSTAIN: PALMER

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

R08-229

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TOM RODRIGUEZ ASSOCIATES FOR REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for Appraisal Services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Real Property Appraisal Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions on an as needed basis; and

WHEREAS, Tom Rodriguez Associates, 74 Lambert Road, Stockton, NJ 08559 has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, Tom Rodriguez Associates, 74 Lambert Road, Stockton, NJ 08559 is an appraisal services firm affording appraisal services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid and their particular abilities and capacities have been previously demonstrated in work in Somerset County and are recognized by the Office of the Somerset County Engineer and by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows: 1. That the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Tom Rodriguez Associates to perform the aforesaid appraisal services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $20,000.00 to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

261 2. That the engagement of the above named have been in conformance with a Fair and Open Process for Exempt Service exception, Local Public Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1) (a) (i) Professional Services.

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

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

5. A notice of this contract award shall be published in the Courier News within ten (10) days of its passage as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i).

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-230

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CARLIN APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for Appraisal Services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Real Property Appraisal Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions on an as needed basis; and

WHEREAS, Carlin Appraisal Services, One South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, Carlin Appraisal Services, One South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 is an appraisal services firm affording appraisal services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid and their particular abilities and capacities have been previously demonstrated in work in Somerset County and are recognized by the Office of the Somerset County Engineer and by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. 262

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows: 1. That the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Carlin Appraisal Services to perform the aforesaid appraisal services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $20,000.00 to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

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

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

5. A notice of this contract award shall be published in the Courier News within ten (10) days of its passage as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i).

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI ABSTAIN: PALMER

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

R08-231

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO INTEGRA REALTY RESOURCES – NORTHERN NEW JERSEY FOR REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for Appraisal Services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Real Property Appraisal Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions on an as needed basis; and

WHEREAS, Integra Realty Resources, 110 S. Jefferson Rd., 2nd Fl., Whippany, NJ 07981 has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, Integra Realty Resources, 110 S. Jefferson Rd., 2nd Fl., Whippany, NJ 07981 is an appraisal services firm affording appraisal services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid and their particular abilities and capacities have been previously demonstrated in work in Somerset County and are recognized by the Office of the Somerset County Engineer and by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows: 1. That the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Integra Realty Resources to perform the aforesaid appraisal services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $20,000.00 to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

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

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

5. A notice of this contract award shall be published in the Courier News within ten (10) days of its passage as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i).

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-232

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO STERLING DISANTO & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS 264

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for Appraisal Services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Real Property Appraisal Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions on an as needed basis; and

WHEREAS, Sterling DiSanto & Associates, 145 West End Avenue, P. O. Box 977, Somerville, NJ 08876 has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, Sterling DiSanto & Associates, 145 West End Avenue, P. O. Box 977, Somerville, NJ 08876 is an appraisal services firm affording appraisal services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid and their particular abilities and capacities have been previously demonstrated in work in Somerset County and are recognized by the Office of the Somerset County Engineer and by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows: 1. That the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Sterling DiSanto & Associates to perform the aforesaid appraisal services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $20,000.00 to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

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

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

5. A notice of this contract award shall be published in the Courier News within ten (10) days of its passage as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i).

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

265 MR. ZABOROWSKI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION:

R08-233

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VALUATION CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for Appraisal Services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Real Property Appraisal Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions on an as needed basis; and

WHEREAS, Valuation Consultants, Inc., 1 Veterans Memorial Drive W., Somerville, NJ 08876 has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, Valuation Consultants, Inc., 1 Veterans Memorial Drive W., Somerville, NJ 08876 is An appraisal services firm affording appraisal services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid and their particular abilities and capacities have been previously demonstrated in work in Somerset County and are recognized by the Office of the Somerset County Engineer and by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows: 1. That the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Valuation Consultants, Inc. to perform the aforesaid appraisal services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $20,000.00 to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

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

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

266 5. A notice of this contract award shall be published in the Courier News within ten (10) days of its passage as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i).

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-234

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO EUGENE J. FLAHERTY REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS FOR REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for Appraisal Services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Real Property Appraisal Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions on an as needed basis; and

WHEREAS, Eugene J. Flaherty Real Estate Consultants, 30 Maple Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, Eugene J. Flaherty Real Estate Consultants, 30 Maple Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 is an appraisal services firm affording appraisal services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid and their particular abilities and capacities have been previously demonstrated in work in Somerset County and are recognized by the Office of the Somerset County Engineer and by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows: 1. That the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Eugene J. Flaherty Real Estate Consultants to perform the aforesaid appraisal services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $20,000.00 to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

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

4. Neither party shall be responsible for any resulting loss or obligation to fulfill duties as specified in any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement if the fulfillment of any term or provision of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any revolutions, 267 insurrections, riots, wars, acts of enemies, national emergencies, strikes, floods, fires, acts of God, or by any cause not within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with which by the exercise of reasonable diligence such party is unable to prevent or in the event the County of Somerset is unable to obtain funding for the project for which this contract pertains or in the event the source of funding is curtailed by any act of any governmental body, including the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Additionally, if the fulfillment of any of the terms and provision of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any court order, or action or injunction or other such agreement, this Agreement shall become voidable by the County of Somerset by notice to each party.

5. A notice of this contract award shall be published in the Courier News within ten (10) days of its passage as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i).

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-235

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KLEPP ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for environmental services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Professional Environmental Assessment Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions on an as needed basis; and

WHEREAS, Klepp Environmental Services, Inc., 120 Old Camplain Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, Klepp Environmental Services, Inc., 120 Old Camplain Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 is an environmental services firm affording environmental services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid and their particular abilities and capacities have been previously demonstrated in work in Somerset County and are recognized by the Office of the Somerset County Engineer and by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows: 1. That the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Klepp Environmental 268 Services, Inc., to perform the aforesaid environmental services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $25,000.00 to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

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

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

5. A notice of this contract award shall be published in the Courier News within ten (10) days of its passage as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i).

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-236

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FRENCH & PARRELLO ASSOCIATES, P.A. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for environmental services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, there exists a need for for Professional Environmental Assessment Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions on an as needed basis; and

269 WHEREAS, French & Parrello Associates, P.A., 1800 Route 34, Suite 101, Wall, New Jersey 07719 has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, French & Parrello Associates, P.A., 1800 Route 34, Suite 101, Wall, New Jersey 07719 is an environmental services firm affording environmental services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid and their particular abilities and capacities have been previously demonstrated in work in Somerset County and are recognized by the Office of the Somerset County Engineer and by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows: 1. That the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with French & Parrello Associates, PA to perform the aforesaid environmental services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $25,000.00 to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

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

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

5. A notice of this contract award shall be published in the Courier News within ten (10) days of its passage as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i).

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-237

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PMK GROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS

270 WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for environmental services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Professional Environmental Assessment Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions on an as needed basis; and

WHEREAS, PMK Group, 65 Jackson Drive, P. O. Box 5000, Cranford, NJ 07016 has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, PMK Group, 65 Jackson Drive, P. O. Box 5000, Cranford, NJ 07016 is an environmental services firm affording environmental services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid and their particular abilities and capacities have been previously demonstrated in work in Somerset County and are recognized by the Office of the Somerset County Engineer and by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows: 1. That the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with PMK Group to perform the aforesaid environmental services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $25,000.00 to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

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

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

5. A notice of this contract award shall be published in the Courier News within ten (10) days of its passage as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i).

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

MR. FONTANA INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: 271 R08-238

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS & RENOVATIONS TO 20 NORTH BRIDGE STREET, SOMERVILLE BOROUGH 3RD FLOOR, CONTRACT NO. 07001 RESOLUTION NO. R07-431, ADOPTED JUNE 19, 2007

WHEREAS, H & S Mechanical, Incorporated has been awarded a project entitled “Interior Alterations and Renovations to 20 North Bridge Street, 3rd Floor, Somerville Borough, Contract No. 07001; and

WHEREAS, the amount of Change Order #1 does not exceed 20% of the original contract amount.

Item No. Description Quant. Cost Total 001 Provide labor and material to skim 1.00 17,630.00 17,630.00 coat walls for new wall covering.

002 Provide and install 6 new wall 1.00 1,016.00 1,016.00 mounted Luceme Lavatories.

003 Provide labor and materials to fire 1.00 1,644.00 1,644.00 proof 3rd floor areas.

004 Provide labor and material to 1.00 2,142.00 2,142.00 relocate wall power, data and telephone outlets to base of judges benches.

005 Change wheelchair lift entrance 1.00 3,749.00 3,749.00 from straight to side entrance per ADA Code.

Total Change Order #1 $ 26,181.00

Original Contract $3,480,000.00 Change Order # 1 26,181.00 Adjusted Contract Amount $ 3,506,181.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders that the aforesaid Change Order reflecting the increased project costs is hereby approved and accepted by the County of Somerset; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders that the Financial Director is hereby authorized to issue a Change Order increasing the costs as listed above.

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

MR. FONTANA INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: 272 R08-239

RESOLUTION INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, 20 GROVE STREET AND 40 NORTH BRIDGE STREET, SOMERVILLE, NJ THIRD AND FINAL YEAR, CONTRACT #CC-05-04-R3-06

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were originally received, opened and read in public on Monday, March 6, 2006 at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time for Interior Landscape, Installation & Horticultural Maintenance, 20 Grove Street and 40 North Bridge Street, Somerville, New Jersey, Contract #CC-05-04-R3-06; and

WHEREAS, the bid of Julius Roehrs Co., 1230 State Highway 33, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 has met all the necessary requirements of the specifications during the first and second terms.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bid as submitted Julius Roehrs Co. be and is hereby extended for the third consecutive year.

Interior Landscape Maintenance, 20 Grove Street and 40 North Bridge Street, Somerville, New Jersey, Contract #CC-05-04-R3-06

Maintenance Year 3 $12,300.00

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

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-240

RESOLUTION COLLISION REPAIRS & VEHICLE PAINTING CONTRACT NO. CC-24-08 CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID #2-SOCCP

273 WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. prevailing time for Collision Repairs & Vehicle Painting, Contract #CC-24-08, Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP; and

WHEREAS, three (3) bidders submitted proposals; and

WHEREAS, the bids as submitted by the following meet all the necessary requirements of the specifications and therefore have been determined to be the lowest responsible bidders for the primary contract vendor and secondary contract vendor for:

Vehicle Painting & Collision Repairs, Contract #CC-24-08 Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP PRIMARY: Smith Motor Co., Inc. 115 Route 31 So., P.O. Box 310 Washington, NJ 07882 908-689-3737 fax: 908-689-8707 mobile, Light Truck & Van Repairs.

Parts Discount 20% Body Labor 45.00/Per Hour Paint Labor 45.00/Per Hour Mechanical Labor 75.00/Per Hour um Duty Truck & Bus Repairs. W Parts Discount 20% Body Labor 45.00/Per Hour Paint Labor 45.00/Per Hour Mechanical Labor 75.00/Per Hour y Duty Truck & Bus OVER Parts Discount 20% Body Labor 45.00/Per Hour Paint Labor 45.00/Per Hour Mechanical Labor 85.00/Per Hour

SECONDARY: Integrity Auto Body 421 Route 31, Ringoes, NJ 08551 609-466-1186 fax: 609-466-1604 mobile, Light Truck & Van Repairs.

Parts Discount 5% Body Labor 46.00/Per Hour Paint Labor 46.00/Per Hour Mechanical Labor 50.00/Per Hour SECONDARY: Ideal Auto Body 35 Old York Rd Bridgewater, NJ 08807 725-5900 fax: 725-5765 mobile, Light Truck & Van Repairs.

Parts Discount 0% Body Labor 45.00/Per Hour Paint Labor 45.00/Per Hour Mechanical Labor 50.00/Per Hour

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract and the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue purchase orders as needed per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form and content by County Counsel. 274 THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. ZABOROWSKI, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-241

RESOLUTION PARTS AND REPAIRS, CLUB CAR GOLF AND TURF UTILITY VEHICLES, JOHN DEERE GOLF AND TURF EQUIPMENT, JOHN DEERE NON-GOLF TURF MOWING EQUIPMENT, CONTRACT #CC-07-08R

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Thursday, March 13 2008 at 2:15 P.M. prevailing time for Parts and Repairs, Club Car Golf and Turf Utility Vehicles, John Deere Golf and Turf Equipment, John Deere Non-Golf Turf Mowing Equipment, Contract #CC-07-08, Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP; and

WHEREAS, two (2) bidders submitted proposals; and

WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the Supervisor of Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Division and it has been determined that the bid as submitted by KLBL, t/a Vic Gerard Golf Cars meet all the necessary requirements of the specifications and therefore has been determined to be the lowest bidder meeting County specifications for:

KLBL, t/a Vic Gerard Golf Cars 281 Squankum Rd, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 732-938-4464 Fax: 732-938-3211

ITEM #1 Club Car Golf and Turf Utility Vehicles Repairs of Equipment Flat Rate Per Hour $81.00 Percentage of Discount for OEM parts when used in the repair of equipment. % Zero Percentage of Discount for OEM Parts when Picked up. No repairs (over the % Zero counter). Road Service NO____ YES____ Yes ABOR Rate Company Van $85.00 per Trip Roll Back NO____ YES____ Yes Towing Service Company Van & Trailers Labor Rate Waived if done during road service $85.00 per Trip Exceptions: 4.3 Club Car Manufactured Vehicles Only.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bid as submitted by the above named vendor be and is hereby accepted; and

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

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-242

RESOLUTION ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT, CONTRACT #CC-20-08, CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID #2-SOCCP ONE-YEAR CONTRACT

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Thursday, March 13, 2008at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time for Antifreeze/Coolant, Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP, Contract #CC-20-08; and

WHEREAS, two (2) bidders submitted proposals; and

WHEREAS, the bids as submitted by the following meet all the necessary requirements of the specifications and therefore have been determined to be the lowest bidders for the primary contract vendor and secondary contract vendors.

Primary: Troil Enterprises, LLC PO Box 419 Kingston, NJ 08528

Secondary: US Lubes LLC 17 Jules La New Brunswick, NJ 08901

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bids as submitted by the above named vendors be and are hereby accepted for the items as listed on the Schedule of Prices on file with the Clerk of the Board; and

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

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-243

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STATE CONTRACT PURCHASE OF ERGONOMIC FURNITURE FOR ELEVEN (11) DISPATCHER OPERATING POSITIONS IN THE 911 CENTER AT 40 NORTH BRIDGE STREET

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset Emergency Management Division wishes to purchase ergonomic furniture for eleven (11) dispatcher operating positions in the 911 center at 40 North Bridge Street from an authorized vendor under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP; and

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

WHEREAS, ErgoFlex Systems, Inc., d/b/a Xybix Systems, Inc., 8160 Blakeland Dr, Unit G, Littleton, CO 80125-9787 has been awarded New Jersey State Contract No. A62188 as an authorized dealer for Furniture, Computer & Electronic Support, Freestanding; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Emergency Management recommends the utilization of this Contract on the grounds that it represents the best price available through the State Contract; and

WHEREAS, the actual cost to purchase the ergonomic furniture is expected not to exceed $78,056.28.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that ErgoFlex Systems, Inc., d/b/a Xybix Systems, Inc. be awarded a contract to purchase the ergonomic furniture; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a Purchase Order.

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

277 R08-244

RESOLUTION CONCRETE DRAINAGE PIPE, CONTRACT #CC-26-08 CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID #2-SOCCP FIRST OF TWO-YEAR CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset Purchasing Department did on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 advertise in the Courier News; and

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time for Concrete Drainage Pipe, Contract #CC-26-08, Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP; and

WHEREAS, only one (1) bidder submitted a proposal.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bid as submitted by Oldcastle Precast, Inc., 1920 12th Street, Williamstown, NJ 08094 is hereby accepted based on the unit prices submitted for the items as listed on the Schedule of Prices on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board; and

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

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-245

RESOLUTION MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - REPAIRS OF VARIOUS PARK COMMISSION STRUCTURES, CONTRACT NO. 08006, CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID #2-SOCCP

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset Purchasing Department properly advertised seeking bids for Maintenance Contract for Maintenance Contract - Repairs of Various Park Commission Structures, Contract No. 08006, Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP on an open-end contract basis with “Availability of Funds Certificate” to be executed by the Director of Financial Services at the time each order is placed; and

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time for Maintenance Contract - Repairs of Various Park Commission Structures, Contract No. 08006, Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP; and

278 WHEREAS, three (3) bidders submitted proposals; and

WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the Director of Engineering and it was determined that the low bid as submitted by GSP Properties, LLC, 74 Pearl Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 be rejected due to a fatal defect for failing to include the N.J. Business Registration Certificate for their subcontractor; and

WHEREAS, the second low bid as submitted by Kyle Conti Construction LLC, 749 Clawson Avenue, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 meet all the requirements of the County specifications and therefore has been determined to be the lowest responsible bidder for the following:

Kyle Conti Construction LLC 749 Clawson Avenue Hillsborough, NJ 08844 908-369-5100

Maintenance Contract for Maintenance Contract - Repairs of Various Park Commission Structures, Contract No. 08006, Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP

$278,634.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract and the Purchasing Agent upon receipt of a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the amount of $278,634.00 is hereby authorized to issue a Purchase Order per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form by County Counsel.

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-246

RESOLUTION WARRENBROOK POOL - WALL REPAIRS AND FILTRATION IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT NO. 08007

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line items (04-A050-800-06702-05-PL-WBP02-20) (Parks Capital Funds) $79,225.00 (34-CP06-EN1-09401-06-PL-WBP04-20) (Parks Capital Funds) $40,000.00 (34-CP02-EN1-09401-02-PL-NV001-20) (Parks Capital Funds) $11,149.00 (34-CP02-EN1- 09401-02-PL-NV005-20) (Parks Capital Funds) $517.29 (34-CP02-EN1-09401-02-PL-PARK0- 20) (Parks Capital Funds) $3,726.00 (34-CP04-EN1-09401-04-PL-LS003-20) (Parks Capital Funds) $54,243.41 (04-A050-800-09401-05-PL-A8000-20) (Parks Capital Funds $39,939.30; and

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. prevailing time for Warrenbrook Pool - Wall Repairs and Filtration Improvements, Contract No. 08007; and

WHEREAS, two (2) bidders submitted proposals; and

279 WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the County Engineer and it was determined that the low bid as submitted by Stoneridge Inc., 835 Pennsylvania Blvd., Feasterville, PA 19053 meets the requirements of the County specifications.

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

Warrenbrook Pool - Wall Repairs and Filtration Improvements Contract No. 08007

$228,800.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract and the Purchasing Agent upon receipt of a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the amount of $228,800.00 is hereby authorized to issue a Purchase Order per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form by County Counsel.

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-247

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MORRIS COUNTY CO-OP CONTRACT #6 ROAD RESURFACING

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this resolution such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item (04-A071-454-08012-07-PL-52301-01) (County Capital Funds) $19,900.91, (04-A071-454-08012-07-PL-52716-21) (County Capital Funds) $96,543.66, (04-A071-454- 08012-07-PL-A8003-23) (County Capital Funds) $293,555.43 Total: $410,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset Public Works Department wishes to utilize a Service Contract for Road Resurfacing, from Schifano Construction Corporation, P. O. Box 288, One Smalley Avenue, Middlesex, NJ 08846-0288 an authorized vendor under the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council #6 MOCCP; and

WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services with Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council for the period ending December 31, 2008 is authorized by R98-734; and

WHEREAS, the County Engineer recommends the utilization of this Contract on the grounds that it represents the best price available; and

WHEREAS, the actual cost for the road resurfacing items are:

Category A: Item #1 bituminous concrete – superpave at $65.00 per ton Category B: Item #1 bituminous concrete – type FABC at $60.00 per ton Category C: Item #2 milling in place – two inch depth at $1.95 square yard Category D: Item #1 fabric underliner – AMO Pave at $5.00 per square yard

For the total expected not to exceed $410,000.00. 280

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that Schifano Construction Corporation be awarded a contract for Road Resurfacing; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract and the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a Purchase Order.

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-248

RESOLUTION THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR RESIDENT PRESCRIPTION SAVINGS PROGRAM CONTRACT #CC-30-06, CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID 2-SOCCP THIRD OF THREE-YEAR CONTRACT

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were originally received, opened and read in public on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 2:30 P.M. for Third Party Administrator Resident Prescription Savings Program Contract #CC-30-06, Co-operative Pricing Bid 2-SOCCP; and

WHEREAS, the bid as submitted by GSPO Provider Services has met all the requirements of the County specifications during the first and second terms.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bid as submitted by GSPO Provider Services be extended for the third consecutive year for administration of the program with no cost to the County, an annual membership fee of $20.00 per household and an approximately 13.5% discount off wholesale prices on file with the Clerk of the Board for:

Third Party Administrator Resident Prescription Savings Program Contract #CC-30-06, Co-operative Pricing Bid 2-SOCCP Third of Three-Year Contract

GSPO Provider Services 44 West Taylor Ave Hamilton, NJ 08610 800-633-0037 609-439-0865 Cortney Casazza, Dir. of Operations [email protected]

Annual Membership Fee 20.00

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract.

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-249

RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR AN OPEN END CONTRACT FOR INTERNET PROTOCOL CAMERAS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND SECURITY SYSTEM INTEGRATION CONTRACT #: CC-19-08 COOPERATIVE PRICING BID #2-SOCCP

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset Purchasing Department did advertise on February 26, 2008 in the Courier News and the County website www.co.somerset.nj.us for an Open End Contract Internet Protocol Cameras and Associated Hardware, Software and Security System Integration – Contract #: CC-19-08 Cooperative Pricing Bid #2-SOCC; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this resolution such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line items (04-A900-454-05701-98) $50,000.00, (04-A070-454-08002-07) $100,000.00, (04-A040-454-05903-04) $139,876.52 in the total contract amount of $289,876.52; and

WHEREAS, six sealed bids were received and read in public on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time; and

WHEREAS, Excel Communications Worldwide, Inc., 1527 Gehman Road, Harleysville, PA 19438 meets the necessary requirements of the specifications; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Management Information Services (MIS) Director recommends a contract for the purchase and installation of security cameras in the total contract amount of $289,876.52.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Excel Communications Worldwide Inc. to provide the aforesaid goods and services in the amount of $289,876.52 pursuant to the contract on file with the Clerk of the Board and approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

282 R08-250

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STATE CONTRACT PURCHASE FOR INSTALLATION OF FIBER FROM MIS COMPUTER TO THE NEW HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING 27 WARREN STREET, SOMERVILLE

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this resolution, such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item (04-A040-454-08002-04 PL0004-18) $43,350.00; and

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset MIS Division wishes to purchase installation of fiber from MIS computer to the new Human Services Building, 27 Warren Street, Somerville from an authorized vendor under the State of New Jersey Co-operative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP; and

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

WHEREAS, E Plus Technology Inc, 4 Crossroads Center, Hamilton, NJ 08691 has been awarded New Jersey State Contract No. A81185 as an authorized dealer for Minicomputer, Microcomputer, Workstation & Associated Products; and

WHEREAS, the Director of MIS recommends the utilization of this Contract on the grounds that it represents the best price available through the State Contract; and

WHEREAS, the actual cost is expected not to exceed $43,350.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that E Plus Technology Inc. be issued a Purchase Order by the Purchasing Agent.

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-251

RESOLUTION FILM SUPPLIES, CONTRACT #CC-13-07, CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID #2-SOCCP SECOND YEAR OF TWO-YEAR CONTRACT

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset Purchasing Department properly advertised seeking bids for the supply of Film Supplies on an open-end contract basis with “Availability of Funds Certificate” to be executed by the Director of Financial Services at the time each order is placed; and

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were originally received, opened and read in public on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time for Film Supplies, Contract #CC-13-07, Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP; and

283 WHEREAS, the bids as submitted by HPI International, Inc., 186 21st St., Brooklyn, NY 11231 and Guaranteed Products, Inc., D/B/A the Photo Center, 1930 Route 88, Brick, NJ 08724 have met the requirements of the County specifications during the first term.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bids as submitted by the above named vendors be and are hereby extended for the items as listed on the Schedule of Prices on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board; and

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

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-252

RESOLUTION FURNISH & DELIVER TO THE SOMERSET COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS VOTING AUTHORITY BOOKLETS CONTRACT #CC-17-08

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset Purchasing Department did on Saturday, March 1, 2008 advertise in the Courier News; and

WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 3:30 P.M. prevailing time for Furnishing & Delivering to the Somerset County Board of Elections Voting Authority Booklets, Contract #CC-17-08; and

WHEREAS, only one (1) bidder submitted a proposal; and

WHEREAS, the bid was reviewed by the Board of Elections and it was determined that the bid as submitted by The Donher Co., 105 Newfield Ave., Edison, NJ 08837 meet all the requirements of the County specifications.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bid of the Donher Co. be accepted based on a reasonable cost for the following:

Furnish & Deliver to the Somerset County Board of Elections Voting Authority Booklets, Contract #CC-17-08

Years: 2008 / 2009

$10,220.94 / Each Election $30,662.82 / School Board, Primary & General Election $0.06 / Voter, if total voters are 170,349.00 284

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

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-253

RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE AUTHORIZATION OF SALE OF SURPLUS, OBSOLETE VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset is the owner of various surplus property, a description of items on file with the Office of the Clerk of the Board; and

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset confirms the authorization of the annual auction of the surplus equipment at public auction pursuant N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36, to the highest bidder.

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

1. The County of Somerset hereby declares the listed surplus equipment is not needed for public use.

2. The County of Somerset, it officers and attorney are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all steps necessary to proceed with a public auction of surplus equipment.

3. The notice of the date, time and place of the public sale together with a description of surplus equipment and the conditions of sale, were published in the Courier News, the official newspaper of the County of Somerset, with the auction being held not less than seven (7) nor more than fourteen (14) days after publication of said notice. The surplus equipment will be sold on a cash basis to the highest bidder(s) and in accordance with the terms set forth in the Notice.

4. No limit shall be placed on the number of surplus equipment or material that can be purchased by any one bidder.

5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

MRS. WALSH INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: 285 R08-254

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIVE YEAR PLAN BY THE SOMERSET COUNTY CLERK

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Clerk, as a Constitutional Office, is responsible for the receipt, recording, filing, indexing, storage and making available to the public various land title records and other public documents as well as matters related to elections and voting; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Clerk, as a County Constitutional Officer, is in charge under provisions of the Laws of 2001 Chapter 371 to develop, prepare and submit a five year plan for the use of the Document Trust Fund monies to the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of the five year plan is to cover the use of funds and the interest for the new capital expenditures for the modernization and improvement of the functioning of the Constitutional Office; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders has reviewed and determined that the five year plan is in proper form and hereby approved by the Board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset hereby authorize and approve the five year plan to be submitted for the use of funds and the interest for the new capital expenditures for the modernization and improvement of the functioning of the Constitutional Office, a copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board.

This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-255

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS WITH A GRAND TOTAL OF $12,213,048.40

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

CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT DATE 135619-135620 $ 34,129.90 MARCH 20, 2008 135838-135847 $150,696.20 MARCH 26, 2008 135854-135855 $153,462,63 MARCH 25, 2008 135944 $ 11,540.00 MARCH 28, 2008

TOTAL $349,828.73 286

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay:

CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT DATE 135621-135825 $5,098,097.64 MARCH 28, 2008 136012-136256 $6,765,122.03 APRIL 4, 2008

TOTAL $11,863,219.67

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

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI ABSTAIN: WALSH – 136046 FONTANA – 135654, 135738, 135800, 136066 PALMER – 135643, 136050

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

R08-256

RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE SOMERSET COUNTY BIOTERRORISM PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the county to establish the Somerset County Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Advisory Committee to develop and implement a Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders on August 20, 2002 by Resolution R02-454, authorized the establishment of the Somerset County Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Advisory Committee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders that the following individuals have agreed to serve on the county Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Advisory Committee and are hereby appointed to same:

Roy Gunzelman, OEM, Doug Vornlocker, OEM, Michael Miller, Hazmat Officer/OEM, F. Douglas Rue, Mutual Aid /Fire Coordinator, Jeffrey Mottley, State Police OEM, Frank Provenzano, Sheriff’s Office, Glenn Dickey, Sheriff’s Office, Nick Klementowicz, Sheriff’s Office, Patricia L. Walsh, Freeholder Liaison, Jack Ciattarelli, Freeholder Liaison, Municipal Mayors of Somerset County, Municipal Health Officers of Somerset County, Municipal Chiefs of Police in Somerset County, Chairmen of all the Local Boards of Health in Somerset County, Denis Mazone, County Medical Examiners Office, Rob Hanlon, EMS Coordinator, Millie Gaupp 287 and E. Joseph Kunzmann, Somerset County Human Services, Patricia Lafaro, RN, Somerset Medical Center, Gregg Lubinsky, Somerset County Pharmacist Association, Dr. Anthony Hartmann, Somerset Medical Center, Alyce Brophy RN, Visiting Nurse Assn., Evelyn Savage RN, Visiting Nurse Assn, Pam Mastro, Somerset County Mental Health, John Horensky, Benjamin Strong, Sumantha Banerjee, Paul Masaba, MD, Eileen Allen, RN, and Cynthia Kusorgbor Somerset County Dept. of Health, William Wise, Radiological Officer, Wayne Forrest, Prosecutors Office, William Stahl, Prosecutors Office, Richard Williams, County Administrator, Peter Wright, Somerset County Business Partnership, Linda Van Zandt, Somerset County Office of Public Information, Paul McCall, Somerset County Road Dept, Herb Peterson, Traffic Safety Supervisor, Yvonne Manfra, Somerset County Transportation Dept, Connie Richardson, Superintendent of Schools, Michael Amorosa and Dennis Kosensky, Office of Public Works, Amy Sutton, American Red Cross, Russel Hendrickson, Salvation Army, Lisa Galonardo, United Way, Tami Lane, RN, School Nurse Association; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED appointment to the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Advisory Committee shall expire on January 1, 2011.

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-257

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDS

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset entered into a Professional Service Agreement authorized by Resolution R04-662 with KC Engineering, P.C. for engineering design services for the replacement of Centerville Road Bridge #B0701 over unnamed brook, Branchburg Township on November 15, 2004; and

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset entered into a Professional Service Agreement authorized by Resolution R05-564 with KC Engineering, P.C. for engineering design services for the replacement of Sunnymead Road Bridge #F0601 over unnamed brook, Hillsborough Township on September 6, 2005; and

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset entered into a Professional Service Agreement authorized by Resolution R06-754 with KC Engineering, P.C. for engineering design services for the rehabilitation of Washington Avenue Bridge #L0903 over the Green Brook, Green Brook Township/Borough of Dunellen, Somerset County/Middlesex County on December 5, 2006; and

WHEREAS, the County of Somerset entered into a Professional Service Agreement authorized by Resolution R07-822 with KC Engineering, P.C. for engineering design services for the replacement of Old York Road Bridge #B0702 over unnamed tributary to Holland Brook, Branchburg Township on December 4, 2007; and

WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the County execute a Novation Agreement between KC Engineering, P.C. and KC Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C., a copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, which would permit the assignment of the professional service agreements between the County and KC Engineering, P.C. and KC Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby authorizes the execution of a Novation Agreement with KC Engineering, P.C. and KC Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C., which Agreement shall be subject to the approval of County Counsel. 288 THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. FONTANA, WAS ON ROLL CALL ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-258

SOMERSET COUNTY FY 2009 GREEN BROOK PROJECT FUNDING

WHEREAS, the Green Brook Sub-Basin in central New Jersey has continually been subjected to severe and devastating flooding for decades, causing many millions of dollars in damages to public and private property and resulting in six deaths in 1973 and two additional deaths as recently as 1999; and

WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, pursuant to authorization by the U.S. Congress and in partnership with the State of New Jersey; the Green Brook Flood Control Commission; the Counties of Somerset, Middlesex, and Union, and the municipalities of Bound Brook, Bridgewater, Dunellen, Green Brook, Middlesex, North Plainfield, Piscataway, Plainfield, Scotch Plains, South Plainfield, Warren and Watchung, has developed designs and plans for and initiated construction of the Green Brook Flood Damage Reduction Project that will provide complete and meaningful flood control in the entire Green Brook Sub-Basin; and

WHEREAS, since the year 2000, a total of $70 million has been authorized and allocated by the federal government for use by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to plan, design and construct the Green Brook Flood Control Project with required matching funds provided annually by both the State of New Jersey and the Counties of Somerset and Middlesex; and

WHEREAS, the Green Brook Sub-Basin continues to be susceptible to chronic flooding that causes an increasing financial strain on the State of New Jersey, the Counties of Somerset, Middlesex, and Union and the municipalities of Bound Brook, Bridgewater, Dunellen, Green Brook, Middlesex, North Plainfield, Piscataway, Plainfield, Scotch Plains, South Plainfield, Warren and Watchung as a result of emergency planning, evacuations, street, road and property damage, as well as undue hardship and the threat of injury and death to the affected residents and businesses subject to such flooding within the Green Brook Sub-Basin; and

WHEREAS, the recent lessons learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have demonstrated the enormous human and economic costs of not taking appropriate proactive precautions to safeguard communities locate in regions that are susceptible to flooding; and

WHEREAS, U.S. Representatives Michael Ferguson, Rodney Frelinghuysen, Rush Holt and Frank Pallone and U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez, and former U.S. Senator and now New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine have successfully highlighted the importance of completing the Green Brook Flood Control Project with the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the President of the United States; and

WHEREAS, the Green Brook Flood Control Commission supports, appreciates and commends Congressmen Ferguson, Frelinghuysen, Holt and Pallone, Senators Lautenberg and Menendez, and Governor Corzine for their tireless efforts in successfully fighting to maintain project funding in past federal budgets; and

WHEREAS, there is a critical need to accelerate the work of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in order to complete the planning, design, and construction of the entire Green Brook Flood Control Project as expeditiously as possible.

289 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders urges Congressmen Michael Ferguson, Rodney Frelinghuysen, Rush Holt and Frank Pallone and Senators Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez to seek authorization in the federal FY2009 budget of at least $20 million for continued construction and an additional $3 million for continued planning and design of the entire Green Brook Flood Control Project by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Jon S. Corzine; Senators Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez; Congressmen Michael Ferguson, Rodney Frelinghuysen, Rush Holt and Frank Pallone; State Senators Christopher Bateman, Nicholas Scutari, and Robert Smith; Assemblyman Peter Biondi, Assemblywoman Denise Coyle, Assemblymen Upendra Chivukula, Joseph V. Egan, and Jerry Green and Assemblywoman Linda Stender; and the Middlesex and Union County Freeholders.

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

R08-259

RESOLUTION IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSAL OF THE ELIMINATION OF THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 NEW JERSEY STATE BUDGET, AS INTRODUCED BY GOVERNOR JON CORZINE ON FEBRUARY 26, 2008

WHEREAS, Governor Jon Corzine introduced the Fiscal Year 2009 New Jersey State Budget (herein “Budget”); and

WHEREAS, as a cost-cutting measure, the Budget includes the proposal of the elimination of three departments: The Department of Personnel, The Department of Commerce and The Department of Agriculture; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Agriculture provides many important services to the almost $ 3.5 billion agricultural industry and the citizens of the state including:

1. Food safety 2. Emergency food distribution to 500,000 residents (food banks, soup kitchens) 3. School nutrition programs (Healthy Choices/Healthy Kids) 4. School lunch programs for 145,000 children statewide 5. Soil/Water conservation, and environmental programs (Green Energy Initiatives for farmers, Garden State Ethanol) 6. Assist counties and municipalities with soil and natural resource conservation issues on public properties. 7. Assist in the management of erosion and sediment control on developing lands (New Jersey Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act) 8. Farmland preservation (160,000 acres statewide) 9. Agricultural and natural resource conservation for farmers, landowners and the public 10. Aquaculture (seafood harvesting and distribution) 11. Equine industry, including racing 12. Livestock and poultry disease monitoring (mad cow, avian influenza) 13. Plant pest control (e.g. gypsy moths, Asian longhorn beetle) 14. Commodity promotion (the Jersey Fresh Program) 290 15. Urban planning and forest protection (Smart Growth Planner’s Toolkit, programs to halt urban forest devastation by the Asian longhorn beetle) 16. Cooperation with academic and research institutions 17. Seed and fertilizer testing 18. Pet food and livestock feed testing

WHEREAS, during the July 2006 New Jersey government shutdown, 52% of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture employees were deemed “essential employees” and reported to work, while only 28% of other New Jersey government agencies’ employees were designated with the same description of “essential employees”; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey’s diverse agriculture industry (produce, horticulture, livestock, seafood, equine) relies on the services of the Department of Agriculture to remain viable, contributing almost $3.5 Billion to our state economy while also providing jobs, generating sales tax receipts, and maintaining our state’s history and identity as the “Garden State”; and

WHEREAS, during the current economy, with food prices rising and consumers fearful of this food price inflation, the elimination of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture would remove a longstanding advocacy of locally grown, reasonably priced food at a most inopportune time; and

WHEREAS, the State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) within the Department of Agriculture administers the New Jersey Farmland Preservation Program; and WHEREAS, New Jersey has invested close to $1.1 billion since 1982 to permanently preserve over 160,000 acres of farmland; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Farmland Preservation Program, in cooperation with and assistance from the SADC, includes 76 farms and over 6,800 acres permanently preserved; and

WHEREAS, the Somerset County Farmland Preservation Program currently has 808 acres already approved by the Somerset CADB, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the SADC, and in a phase of preservation, with multiple other applications received by the Somerset CADB in recent months.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders strongly opposes the Governor’s proposal to eliminate the Department of Agriculture and urges the Governor to reconsider this aspect of the Fiscal Year 2009 New Jersey State Budget; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be provided to the Office of the New Jersey Governor, each New Jersey legislator representing Somerset County, the Department of Agriculture, the SADC, every Board of Chosen Freeholders and every County Agriculture Development Board in the State of New Jersey.

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

YEAS: WALSH, ZABOROWSKI, FONTANA, PALMER, NAYS: NONE ABSENT: CIATTARELLI

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

Barbara Ann Lucas Clerk of the Board