99th annual conf prog:90th annual conf prog v5 10/30/14 4:52 PM Page a 99th Annual New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference and Exhibition ATLANTIC CITY CONVENTION CENTER NOVEMBER 18-20, 2014 99th annual conf prog:90th annual conf prog v5 10/30/14 4:52 PM Page b November 18, 2014 Dear Conference Delegate: Welcome to the New Jersey League of Municipalities 99th annual conference. The Conference is the highpoint of the League’s service program and a highlight of my year as League President. The League’s 2014 Conference, “Partnerships for Prosperity,” will be a vibrant, varied and valuable experience. The program offers a host of relevant topics for Mayors, governing body members and all types of appointed officials. The State has recognized the value of our sessions and workshops by granting continuing education credits, essential for professional recertification for the members of municipal management teams. Sessions include Budget and Audit Updates, Ethical Standards, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Leadership, Implementing Effective Risk Management, Shared Services, Tourism Marketing, Economic Redevelopment, Affordable Care Act Challenges and Opportunities and Reviews of the Open Public Meetings Act. Other sessions will give legislative leaders, cabinet members and former governors the opportunity to share their priorities and perspectives. And all of our meetings will give conference delegates the chance to ask questions and offer insights from the floor. In the Exhibit Hall, municipal decision-makers will be able to connect with vendors of essential goods and services, waiting to demonstrate the value of their products and their commitment to New Jersey. So, participate in the Sessions, bring your questions to the Seminars, engage the experts at the Consulting Period and compare all the products and services present on the Exhibit Floor. These, PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE along with the informal encounters with old friends and new acquaintances, will make you better able to take charge of the changes you face today, and those you’ll confront on into the future. On behalf of the League’s officers, executive board and staff, I thank you for participating in this important event. Sincerely, Suzanne M. Walters Mayor, Stone Harbor Borough #njleague 99th annual conf prog:90th annual conf prog v5 10/30/14 4:52 PM Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE Affiliated Municipal Programs ..........................................................................................................54 CEU Procedures.......................................................................................................................................3 Credentials and Voting..........................................................................................................................4 Convention Center Floor Maps..........................................................................................................10 Daily Schedule ........................................................................................................................................5 Executive Director's Report.................................................................................................................86 Food Service and Restaurants...............................................................................................................3 General Information...............................................................................................................................2 Handicapped Access...............................................................................................................................4 League Business Meeting......................................................................................................................4 League Conference Committees.........................................................................................................94 League Luncheon ..................................................................................................................................46 League Officers and Executive Board ..............................................................................Back Cover League Programs ...................................................................................................................................12 League Staff ..............................................................................................................Inside Back Cover Mayors Box Luncheon..........................................................................................................................30 Meeting Room Locations.......................................................................................................................9 Registration Information.......................................................................................................................2 Resolutions Committee........................................................................................................................20 Social Media Update ..............................................................................................................................4 Tax Exemption Information..................................................................................................................4 Transportation .........................................................................................................................................4 Vendor Solution Sessions ...................................................................................................................50 The New Jersey State League of Municipalities is dedicated to environmentally and socially responsible 10 % PCW operations. We are proud to print this magazine on Sappi McCoy Gloss 100lb Text (cover) and Sappi Flo Gloss 70lb Text, industry leading environmentally responsible papers. The wood fiber used to make this paper is independently certified to come from responsibly managed forests. Proudly printed in the state of New Jersey, USA. NJLM #njleague 1 99th annual conf prog:90th annual conf prog v5 10/30/14 4:52 PM Page 2 PROGRAM NOTES The program is divided into the following main sections: DAILY SCHEDULE — An index of all meetings and events on a daily basis. LEAGUE PROGRAM LISTING — All meetings and events which the League sponsors or co- sponsors on a daily basis. VENDOR SOLUTION SESSIONS — These vendor produced sessions offer exhibitors an opportunity to present sessions on their area of expertise, best practice or innovation. AFFILIATED MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS — Program listings, on a daily basis, of the League’s 21 Affiliated organizations. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR — A summary of the League’s program activities for 2014. DIRECTORY OF EXHIBITORS – Published as a separate volume, a complete listing, by name with product or service summary, of over 1,000 exhibits. CONSULTING PERIOD on GENERAL MUNICIPAL TOPICS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2014 *NEW TIME* 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Hall A, 2nd Level, Atlantic City Convention Center Enter Through Exhibit Hall Aisle 100 GENERAL INFORMATION Members of the League staff, wearing white staff ribbons on their badges, will be available at the Registration Center, at the League Booth and at the Information Booth near the registration area on the second level. Don’t hesitate to ask for assistance. PHOTOCOPYING Atlantic-Tomorrows Office provides photocopying and fax facilities for the Mayors Information Center and League support services. See them in booths 1819-1918. PROGRAM NOTES PROGRAM MEDICAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE A first aid station is located inside the Exhibit Hall in front of the 1200 aisle. In an emergency, either go directly to the first aid station, or alert someone at the Registration Center or League Information Booth. REGISTRATION INFORMATION The Registration Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday; from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. There will be no Friday registration. All Conference participants must register. The on-site fee is $65.00 for League member officials and $125.00 for others. Spouses of registered delegates will receive a complimentary registration. Students may register for a fee of $5.00. Guards will be posted in the front lobby of the Convention Center at the entrance to the exhibit hall and meeting rooms and will deny entry to persons not wearing their Conference registration badge. 2 #njleague NJLM 99th annual conf prog:90th annual conf prog v5 10/30/14 4:52 PM Page 3 CEU AND VERIFICATION ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES In order to make the CEU procedures more efficient and convenient for all participants, we are utilizing an electronic scanning system. Please note, these procedures only apply to educational sessions. Business meetings and vendor sessions are not included in the scanning system. Scanning IN and OUT is required Instead of sign-in sheets you will notice that there will be badge scanners at the entrance to each room in the convention center. Scanning Instructions: 1. As you enter an educational session you will scan your badge face side up at the badge scanner at the entrance. 2. Once you have scanned your badge, the scanner will make a “beep” sound. You may now enter the session.* 3. When the session has finished, you will sign-out for the session the same way you signed in. PLEASE NOTE: ALL ATTENDEES MUST SCAN IN AND SCAN OUT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT. All certificates will display