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8/22/2019 FH Meeting Minutes - 2013-06-26 http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/fh-meeting-minutes-2013-06-26 1/27 BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS – JUNE 26, 2013 A regular meeting of The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, was held on June 26, 2013, in the Township of Rockaway, 65 Mount Hope Road, Rockaway, New Jersey. The meeting began at 8:00 p.m. Clerk of the Board Diane M. Ketchum announced that adequate notice of this regular meeting held the 26 th day of June, 2013 has been provided through resolution adopted by this Board at its Regular Meeting held at the Administration and Records Building on March 13, 2013, to the Star Ledger, the Daily Record, and the Record through posting on the County website and by filing a copy of same with the Morris County Clerk and the Clerk of this Board. ROLL CALL  PRESENT: Freeholders Douglas Cabana, John Cesaro, Ann Grossi, John Krickus, Hank Lyon and Director Thomas Mastrangelo (6) ABSENT: Freeholder David Scapicchio (1) ALSO PRESENT: County Administrator John Bonanni, Assistant County Administrator Mary Jo Buchanan, County Counsel Dan O’Mullan, Assistant County Counsel Randy Bush and Clerk of the Board Diane M. Ketchum PRAYER AND FLAG SALUTE County Counsel Dan O’Mullan opened the meeting with a prayer and a salute to the flag. -- RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION Township of Rockaway Mayor and Council -- PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO: Historical Society of Rockaway Township (Ford-Faesch House) Township of Rockaway (Hibernia Library) Have in Part Been Funded by the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders Through the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund --  MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Regular Meeting Minutes from June 12, 2013. On motion by Freeholder Cesaro and seconded by Freeholder Cabana, the minutes were approved. -- COMMUNICATIONS 1. The Mendham Township Library is asking permission to hang a banner across County Route 510 from September 25 to October 5 to advertise a Shredder Day Fundraiser.  2. The Mendham Borough School System is asking permission to hang a banner across Route 24/510 from September 20 to October 4 to announce the Harvest Hustle 5K and Fun Run fundraiser held on October 5. Request from the Road Inspection Supervisor for the following road opening permits: 3. 13-13 - John Garcia Construction to open Green Village Road and Park Avenue in the Borough of Madison for a water main replacement. 4. 13-14 - Lakeside Construction to open Hanover Avenue in Hanover Township for curb reconstruction, utility connections and pavement widening. 146

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BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS – JUNE 26, 2013

A regular meeting of The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County ofMorris, State of New Jersey, was held on June 26, 2013, in the Township ofRockaway, 65 Mount Hope Road, Rockaway, New Jersey. The meeting began at8:00 p.m.

Clerk of the Board Diane M. Ketchum announced that adequate notice of

this regular meeting held the 26th day of June, 2013 has been provided throughresolution adopted by this Board at its Regular Meeting held at theAdministration and Records Building on March 13, 2013, to the Star Ledger,the Daily Record, and the Record through posting on the County website and byfiling a copy of same with the Morris County Clerk and the Clerk of thisBoard.

ROLL CALL 

PRESENT: Freeholders Douglas Cabana, John Cesaro, Ann Grossi,John Krickus, Hank Lyon and Director Thomas Mastrangelo (6)

ABSENT: Freeholder David Scapicchio (1)

ALSO PRESENT: County Administrator John Bonanni, Assistant CountyAdministrator Mary Jo Buchanan, County CounselDan O’Mullan, Assistant County Counsel Randy Bush andClerk of the Board Diane M. Ketchum

PRAYER AND FLAG SALUTE 

County Counsel Dan O’Mullan opened the meeting with a prayer and asalute to the flag.

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RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION

Township of Rockaway Mayor and Council

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PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO:

Historical Society of Rockaway Township (Ford-Faesch House)Township of Rockaway (Hibernia Library)

Have in Part Been Funded by the Morris County Board of Chosen FreeholdersThrough the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund

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 MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

Regular Meeting Minutes from June 12, 2013.

On motion by Freeholder Cesaro and seconded by Freeholder Cabana, theminutes were approved.

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COMMUNICATIONS

1. The Mendham Township Library is asking permission to hang a banner

across County Route 510 from September 25 to October 5 to advertise aShredder Day Fundraiser.

 2. The Mendham Borough School System is asking permission to hang a banner

across Route 24/510 from September 20 to October 4 to announce theHarvest Hustle 5K and Fun Run fundraiser held on October 5.

Request from the Road Inspection Supervisor for the following road openingpermits:3. 13-13 - John Garcia Construction to open Green Village Road and

Park Avenue in the Borough of Madison for a water mainreplacement.

4. 13-14 - Lakeside Construction to open Hanover Avenue in HanoverTownship for curb reconstruction, utility connections andpavement widening.

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On motion by Freeholder Krickus and seconded by Freeholder Lyon, therequests were approved.

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ORDINANCES

FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION

(1)Director Mastrangelo stated: “We will now consider the introduction by

title an ordinance.”

Freeholder Lyon stated: “I would like to introduce by title anordinance entitled, ‘BOND ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY,APPROPRIATING $1,414,800 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,346,000 BONDS ORNOTES OF THE COUNTY FOR ROADWAY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, BY AND FORTHE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY.’”

Freeholder Krickus stated: “I second the motion.”

The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Grossi, Krickus, Lyonand Director Mastrangelo (6)

ABSENT: Freeholder Scapicchio (1)

Freeholder Lyon moved that the Clerk be authorized to publish theOrdinance in summary form in the local newspaper together with the notice ofpublic hearing and consideration of final passage of this Ordinance whichwill take place at the Freeholder meeting to be held in the Administrationand Records Building, Fifth Floor, Court Street, Morristown, New Jersey, onJuly 10, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

Freeholder Krickus stated: “I second the motion,” which passed with

six YES votes.

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ORDINANCES

SECOND READING/ADOPTION

(1)Director Mastrangelo stated: “We will now consider for final adoption

the ordinance entitled ‘CAPITAL SURPLUS ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $31,000 FORTHE PURCHASE OF A HIGH DENSITY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR FINANCE AND PURCHASING.’”

Clerk Ketchum read the following ordinance:

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OFMORRIS, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The purposes described in Section 2 of this Capital SurplusOrdinance are hereby authorized to be made by the County of Morris, NewJersey. There is hereby appropriated from the Capital Surplus Fund the sumof $31,000 for the hereinafter designated purposes.

Section 2. The purposes authorized herein are for the purchase of ahigh density storage system for Finance and Purchasing.

Section 3. It is the opinion of this Board of Chosen Freeholders thatthe appropriation from the Capital Surplus Fund and the use of theappropriation for said purposes are in the best interest of the County of

Morris.

Section 4. This Capital Surplus Ordinance shall take effect upon finalpassage in publication in accordance with the law.

Director Mastrangelo stated: “The Public Hearing is now open.” Therewere no public comments, and the Director declared the Public Hearing closed.

Freeholder Lyon moved that the ordinance under consideration be adoptedon the second and final reading. Freeholder Krickus seconded the motion.

The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Grossi, Krickus, Lyonand Director Mastrangelo (6)

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ABSENT: Freeholder Scapicchio (1)

Freeholder Lyon moved that the Clerk be authorized to publish theOrdinance in summary form and notification of its passage in the localnewspaper in accordance with the law. Freeholder Krickus seconded themotion, which passed with six YES votes.

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Director Mastrangelo stated: “We will now consider for final adoptionthe ordinance entitled ‘CAPITAL SURPLUS ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $58,600 FORTHE RENOVATION AND UPGRADE OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER PROPS BY AND FOR THEDEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY.’”

Clerk Ketchum read the following ordinance:

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OFMORRIS, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The purposes described in Section 2 of this Capital SurplusOrdinance are hereby authorized to be made by the County of Morris, NewJersey. There is hereby appropriated from the Capital Surplus Fund the sumof $58,600 for the hereinafter designated purposes.

Section 2. The purposes authorized herein are for the renovation andupgrade of the fire extinguisher props for training purposes by and for theDepartment of Law and Public Safety.

Section 3. It is the opinion of this Board of Chosen Freeholders thatthe appropriation from the Capital Surplus Fund and the use of theappropriation for said purposes are in the best interest of the County ofMorris.

Section 4. This Capital Surplus Ordinance shall take effect upon finalpassage in publication in accordance with the law.

Director Mastrangelo stated: “The Public Hearing is now open.” Therewere no public comments, and the Director declared the Public Hearing closed.

Freeholder Lyon moved that the ordinance under consideration be adoptedon the second and final reading. Freeholder Krickus seconded the motion.

The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Grossi, Krickus, Lyonand Director Mastrangelo (6)

ABSENT: Freeholder Scapicchio (1)

Freeholder Lyon moved that the Clerk be authorized to publish theOrdinance in summary form and notification of its passage in the localnewspaper in accordance with the law. Freeholder Krickus seconded themotion, which passed with six YES votes.

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Director Mastrangelo stated: “We will now consider for final adoptionthe ordinance entitled ‘CAPITAL SURPLUS ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $25,000 FORTHE PURCHASE OF A FOUR TON ASPHALT HOT PATCH DUMP TRAILER FOR THE MORRISCOUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.’”

Clerk Ketchum read the following ordinance:

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OFMORRIS, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The purposes described in Section 2 of this Capital SurplusOrdinance are hereby authorized to be made by the County of Morris, NewJersey. There is hereby appropriated from the Capital Surplus Fund the sumof $25,000 for the hereinafter designated purposes.

Section 2. The purposes authorized herein are for the purchase of aFour Ton Asphalt Hot Patch Dump Trailer for the Roads Department, a division

of the Morris County Department of Public Works.

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Section 3. It is the opinion of this Board of Chosen Freeholders thatthe appropriation from the Capital Surplus Fund and the use of theappropriation for said purposes are in the best interest of the County ofMorris.

Section 4. This Capital Surplus Ordinance shall take effect upon final

passage in publication in accordance with the law.

Director Mastrangelo stated: “The Public Hearing is now open.” Therewere no public comments, and the Director declared the Public Hearing closed.

Freeholder Lyon moved that the ordinance under consideration be adoptedon the second and final reading. Freeholder Krickus seconded the motion.

The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Grossi, Krickus, Lyonand Director Mastrangelo (6)

ABSENT: Freeholder Scapicchio (1)

Freeholder Lyon moved that the Clerk be authorized to publish theOrdinance in summary form and notification of its passage in the localnewspaper in accordance with the law. Freeholder Krickus seconded themotion, which passed with six YES votes.

--(4)

Director Mastrangelo stated: “We will now consider for final adoptionthe ordinance entitled ‘BOND ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY,APPROPRIATING $305,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $290,000 BONDS ORNOTES OF THE COUNTY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLES ANDEQUIPMENT, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY.’”

Clerk Ketchum read the following ordinance:

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OFMORRIS, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all the members thereofaffirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The improvements described in Section 3 of this bondordinance are hereby respectively authorized as improvements to be made oracquired by the County of Morris, New Jersey (the “County”). For the saidimprovements or purposes stated in said Section 3, there is herebyappropriated the sum of $305,000, said sum being inclusive of allappropriations heretofore made therefor and including the sum of $15,000 as

the down payment for said improvements or purposes required by law or moreparticularly described in said Section 3 and now available therefore byvirtue of provision in the previously adopted budget or budgets of the Countyfor down payments or for capital improvement purposes.

Section 2. For the financing of said improvements or purposes and tomeet the part of said $305,000 appropriation not provided for by applicationhereunder of said down payment, negotiable bonds of the County are herebyauthorized to be issued in the principal amount of $290,000 pursuant to theLocal Bond Law of New Jersey. In anticipation of the issuance of said bondsand to temporarily finance said improvements or purposes, negotiable notes ofthe County in the principal amount not exceeding $290,000 are herebyauthorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed bysaid Law.

Section 3. (a) The improvements hereby authorized and the purposesfor the financing of which said obligations are to be issued are for theacquisition of replacement vehicles and equipment for the Department ofPublic Works – Roads and Bridges and Shade Tree Divisions, including all workand materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto (all as shown on andin accordance with the plans and specifications therefor on file in theoffice of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved).

(b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued forsaid purposes is $290,000.

(c) The estimated cost of said purposes is $305,000 which amount

represents the initial appropriation made by the County. The excess of theappropriation of $305,000 over the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes

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to be issued therefor being the amount of said $15,000 down payment for saidpurposes.

Section 4. The following matters are hereby determined, declared,recited and stated:

(a) The said purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinanceare not current expenses and are each a property or improvement which theCounty may lawfully acquire or make as general improvements, and no part ofthe cost thereof has been or shall be specially benefited thereby.

(b) The period of usefulness of said purposes within the limitationsof said Local Bond Law and according to the reasonable life thereof computedfrom the date of said bonds authorized by this bond ordinance, is 5 years.

(c) The supplemental debt statement required by said Law has beenduly made and filed in the office of the Clerk of the Board of ChosenFreeholders and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in theoffice of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in theDepartment of Community Affairs in the State of New Jersey (the “Division”),and such statement shows that the gross debt of the County as defined in saidLaw is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided for inthis bond ordinance by $290,000, and the said obligations authorized by thisbond ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Law.

(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $5,000 for interest on saidobligations, costs of issuing said obligations, engineering costs and otheritems of expense listed in and permitted under Section 40A:2-20 of said Lawis included in the estimated cost of said improvements.

Section 5. Any funds from time to time received by the County ascontributions-in-aid of financing the improvements or purposes described inSection 3 of this ordinance shall be used for financing said improvements or

purposes by application thereof either to direct payment of the cost of saidimprovements or purposes, or to payment or reduction of the authorization ofthe obligations of the County authorized therefor by this bond ordinance.Any such funds so received may, and all such funds so received which are notrequired for direct payment of the cost of said improvements or purposesshall, be held and applied by the County as funds applicable only to thepayment of obligations of the County authorized by this bond ordinance.

Section 6. The full faith and credit of the County are hereby pledgedto the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the saidobligations authorized by this bond ordinance. Said obligations shall bedirect, unlimited obligations of the County, and the County shall beobligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon on all of the taxable property within

the County for the payment of said obligations and interest thereon withoutlimitation of rate or amount.

Section 7. The capital budget of the County of Morris is herebyamended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of anyinconsistency herewith. The resolution in the form promulgated by the LocalFinance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capitalprogram as approved by the Director of the Division of Local GovernmentServices is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris and is available there for public inspection.

Section 8. The County reasonably expects to finance the cost of theimprovements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance with the proceedsof its debt, including its bonds or notes. If the County pays such costs

prior to the issuance of its debt, including bonds or notes, the Countyreasonably expects to reimburse such expenditures with the proceeds of itsdebt, including bonds or notes. The maximum principal amount of its debt,including bonds or notes, to be issued to finance the cost of theimprovements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance, including amountsto be used to reimburse the County for expenditures with respect to suchcosts which are paid prior to the issuance of its debt, including bonds ornotes, is $290,000.

Section 9. This bond ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) daysafter the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by saidLocal Bond Law.

Director Mastrangelo stated: “The Public Hearing is now open.” Therewere no public comments, and the Director declared the Public Hearing closed.

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Freeholder Lyon moved that the ordinance under consideration be adoptedon the second and final reading. Freeholder Krickus seconded the motion.

The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Grossi, Krickus, Lyon

and Director Mastrangelo (6)

ABSENT: Freeholder Scapicchio (1)

Freeholder Lyon moved that the Clerk be authorized to publish theOrdinance in summary form and notification of its passage in the localnewspaper in accordance with the law. Freeholder Krickus seconded themotion, which passed with six YES votes.

--(5)

Director Mastrangelo stated: “We will now consider for final adoptionthe ordinance entitled ‘BOND ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY,APPROPRIATING $76,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $72,000 BONDS OR NOTESOF THE COUNTY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NEW AND REPLACEMENT RADIOS ANDACCESSORIES FOR ALL COUNTY GOVERNMENT USERS, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MORRIS,NEW JERSEY.’”

Clerk Ketchum read the following ordinance:

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OFMORRIS, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all the members thereofaffirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The improvements described in Section 3 of this bondordinance are hereby respectively authorized as improvements to be made oracquired by the County of Morris, New Jersey (the “County”). For the said

improvements or purposes stated in said Section 3, there is herebyappropriated the sum of $76,000, said sum being inclusive of allappropriations heretofore made therefor and including the sum of $4,000 asthe down payment for said improvements or purposes required by law or moreparticularly described in said Section 3 and now available therefore byvirtue of provision in the previously adopted budget or budgets of the Countyfor down payments or for capital improvement purposes.

Section 2. For the financing of said improvements or purposes and tomeet the part of said $76,000 appropriation not provided for by applicationhereunder of said down payment, negotiable bonds of the County are herebyauthorized to be issued in the principal amount of $72,000 pursuant to theLocal Bond Law of New Jersey. In anticipation of the issuance of said bonds

and to temporarily finance said improvements or purposes, negotiable notes ofthe County in the principal amount not exceeding $72,000 are herebyauthorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed bysaid Law.

Section 3. (a) The improvements hereby authorized and the purposesfor the financing of which said obligations are to be issued are for theacquisition of new and replacement radios and accessories for all Countygovernment users, including all work and materials necessary therefor andincidental thereto (all as shown on and in accordance with the plans andspecifications therefor on file in the office of the Clerk of the Board ofChosen Freeholders and hereby approved).

(b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for

said purposes is $72,000.

(c) The estimated cost of said purposes is $76,000 which amountrepresents the initial appropriation made by the County. The excess of theappropriation of $76,000 over the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notesto be issued therefor being the amount of said $4,000 down payment for saidpurposes.

Section 4. The following matters are hereby determined, declared,recited and stated:

(a) The said purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinanceare not current expenses and are each a property or improvement which the

County may lawfully acquire or make as general improvements, and no part ofthe cost thereof has been or shall be specially benefited thereby.

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(b) The period of usefulness of said purposes within the limitationsof said Local Bond Law and according to the reasonable life thereof computedfrom the date of said bonds authorized by this bond ordinance, is 5 years.

(c) The supplemental debt statement required by said Law has beenduly made and filed in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen

Freeholders and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in theoffice of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in theDepartment of Community Affairs in the State of New Jersey (the “Division”),and such statement shows that the gross debt of the County as defined in saidLaw is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided for inthis bond ordinance by $72,000, and the said obligations authorized by thisbond ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Law.

(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $1,000 for interest on saidobligations, costs of issuing said obligations, engineering costs and otheritems of expense listed in and permitted under Section 40A:2-20 of said Lawis included in the estimated cost of said improvements.

Section 5. Any funds from time to time received by the County ascontributions-in-aid of financing the improvements or purposes described inSection 3 of this ordinance shall be used for financing said improvements orpurposes by application thereof either to direct payment of the cost of saidimprovements or purposes, or to payment or reduction of the authorization ofthe obligations of the County authorized therefor by this bond ordinance.Any such funds so received may, and all such funds so received which are notrequired for direct payment of the cost of said improvements or purposesshall, be held and applied by the County as funds applicable only to thepayment of obligations of the County authorized by this bond ordinance.

Section 6. The full faith and credit of the County are hereby pledgedto the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the saidobligations authorized by this bond ordinance. Said obligations shall be

direct, unlimited obligations of the County, and the County shall beobligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon on all of the taxable property withinthe County for the payment of said obligations and interest thereon withoutlimitation of rate or amount.

Section 7. The capital budget of the County of Morris is herebyamended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of anyinconsistency herewith. The resolution in the form promulgated by the LocalFinance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capitalprogram as approved by the Director of the Division of Local GovernmentServices is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris and is available there for public inspection.

Section 8. The County reasonably expects to finance the cost of theimprovements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance with the proceedsof its debt, including its bonds or notes. If the County pays such costsprior to the issuance of its debt, including bonds or notes, the Countyreasonably expects to reimburse such expenditures with the proceeds of itsdebt, including bonds or notes. The maximum principal amount of its debt,including bonds or notes, to be issued to finance the cost of theimprovements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance, including amountsto be used to reimburse the County for expenditures with respect to suchcosts which are paid prior to the issuance of its debt, including bonds ornotes, is $72,000.

Section 9. This bond ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) daysafter the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by said

Local Bond Law.

Director Mastrangelo stated: “The Public Hearing is now open.” Therewere no public comments, and the Director declared the Public Hearing closed.

Freeholder Lyon moved that the ordinance under consideration be adoptedon the second and final reading. Freeholder Krickus seconded the motion.

The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Grossi, Krickus, Lyon,and Director Mastrangelo (6)

ABSENT: Freeholder Scapicchio (1)

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Freeholder Lyon moved that the Clerk be authorized to publish theOrdinance in summary form and notification of its passage in the localnewspaper in accordance with the law. Freeholder Krickus seconded themotion, which passed with six YES votes.

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PUBLIC PORTION

Ms. Beth Jarett, resident of Rockaway Township, told the Board that sheenjoyed today’s work session and appreciated Freeholders Krickus and Lyonsinformation concerning the 2014 budget. She, as well as Friends and Family ofMorris View, are concerned about the impact of keeping a “zero” for next year.Ms. Jarett feels it would be beneficial if the residents needed to pay more taxesin order to keep the services.

Ms. Linda McCormack, Randolph Township resident, said she was in attendancebecause Morris View is worth fighting for. Morris County has something unique inhaving Morris View where we value human life.

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RESOLUTIONS

Freeholder Cabana introduced the following resolutions:

(1)RESOLVED that the Director is hereby authorized to execute and the

Clerk shall attest and affix the seal to the Postponement of Lien in thematter of the following client(s), and the Clerk shall deliver the same toCommunity Development.

Lucia and Scott DeDecker

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RESOLVED that the Director is hereby authorized to execute and theClerk shall attest and affix the seal to the Cancellation of Mortgage in thematter of the client(s), and the Clerk shall deliver the same to CommunityDevelopment.

Michael Byrne

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WHEREAS, the County of Morris is under contract with the North JerseyTransportation Planning Authority to participate in the SubregionalTransportation Planning Program; and

WHEREAS, said contract requires the County of Morris to update theCapital Transportation Program of projects for which federal or stateassistance may be requested; and

WHEREAS, projects listed in this program have been proposed by theCounty, Municipalities within the County, and the State through a cooperativeeffort; and

WHEREAS, endorsement of the Capital Transportation Program does notconstitute an authority to spend or require approval of higher authorities,

but merely outlines future capital improvement needs for an orderly appraisalof fiscal policy; and

WHEREAS, the Capital Transportation Program can be amended by the Boardof Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris anytime; and

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to amend the endorsed CapitalTransportation Program, of the State of the Fiscal Year 2013 as adoptedFebruary 13, 2013 as per attached projects list and made part hereof;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The Amended Capital Transportation Program, for of the State FiscalYear 2013 is hereby endorsed by the Board of Chosen Freeholders and is

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on file at the Morris County Division of Transportation Managementoffice and made a part hereof by reference.

2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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(4)BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase goods and services from thefollowing authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey CooperativePurchasing Program 1-NJCP, in accordance with Local Public ContractLaws, N.J.S.A 40A:11-11 and N.J.S.A40A: 11-12.

Major Police Supply Law Public Safety47 N Dell Avenue 02-213-41-784420-391Kenvil NJ 07847 Amount: $35,711.84NJSC#80311Vendor#14891

2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue Certificates ofAvailability of Funds.

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BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase goods and services from thefollowing authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey CooperativePurchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws,N.J.S. 40A:11-12.

Marido Services Inc. Morris View Healthcare

255 Highland Cross 01-201-27-350110-262Rutherford NJ 07070 Amount: $3,141.06NJSC#A63717

Medline Industries Inc. Morris View HealthcareOne Medline Place 01-201-27-350130-046Mundelein IL 60060 Amount: $1,404.00BMO7119

Penn-Jersey Paper Co. Morris View Healthcare232 Solomone Avenue 01-201-27-350135-046W Paterson NJ 07424 Amount: $2,425.87NJHA

Ready Supply Morris View HealthcareP O Box 571 01-201-27-350130-046Montvale NJ 07645 Amount: $2,430.92Leading Age

Schindler Elevator Corp. Morris View Healthcare20 Whippany Road 01-201-27-350110-044Morristown NJ 07960 Amount: $2,334.14Leading Age

Staples Business Morris View Healthcare125 Mushroom Blvd 01-201-27-350100-058Rochester NY 14623 Amount: $1,808.41

NJSC#A77249

Tilcon New York Inc. Road Division625 Mt Hope Road 01-201-26-290100-222Wharton NJ 07885 Amount: $4,115.65Co-op#5

SHI International Corp. Prosecutor’s Office290 Davidson Avenue 02-2213-41-777315-391Somerset NJ 08873 Amount: $19,948.00NJSC#A77560

Emerald Professional Morris View Healthcare

285 Pierce Street 01-201-27-350125-182Somerset NJ 088773 Amount: $14,107.80HGP1111

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Woodruff Energy Morris View Healthcare73 Water Street 01-201-27-350110-141Bridgeton NJ 08302-0499 Amount: $14,940.21

Mid-Atlantic Truck Motor Service Center525 Linden Avenue 01-201-26-315100-261

Linden NJ 07036 Amount: $1,713.05NJSC#A73939

D & B Auto Supply Motor Service Center320 Lincoln Blvd 01-201-26-315100-291Middlesex NJ 08846 Amount: $2,863.23CC-0113-12

D & B Auto Supply Motor Service Center320 Lincoln Blvd 01-201-26-315100-291Middlesex NJ 08846 Amount: $5,835.69CC-0113-12

Dell Marketing LP Information ServicesOne Dell Way 04-216-55-962267-955Round Rock TX 78682 Amount: $4,905.00NJSC#A70256

Inter City Tire Motor Service Center777 Dowd Avenue 01-201-26-315100-245Elizabeth NJ 07201 Amount: $3,781.96CC-0116-11

Plainsman Auto Motor Service Center108 Ridge Avenue 01-201-26-315100-291Morristown NJ 07960 Amount: $2,847.43CC-0113-12

STS Tire & Auto Centers Motor Service Center1 STS Drive 01-201-26-315100-245Bridgewater NJ 08807 Amount: $1,943.55NJSC#A82528

GTS Welco Morris View Healthcare5275 Tilghman Street 01-201-27-350130-193Allentown PA 18014 Amount: $1,557.01NJHA

Gulf South Medical Supply Inc. Morris View Healthcare3474 Creekside Court 01-201-27-350130-046

Hellertown PA 18055 Amount; $2,265.60NJHA

Allstate Office Interior Inc. Buildings & Grounds3836 Quakerbridge Road Split Account:Hamilton NJ 08619 Amount: $22,311.1004-216-55-953277-951 $17,820.0004-216-55-953314-951 $ 4,491.10

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BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase goods and services from the

following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey CooperativePurchasing Program 1-NJCP, in accordance with Local Public ContractLaws, N.J.S.A 40A:11-11 and N.J.S.A40A: 11-12.

Rug & Floor Store Buildings & Grounds280 N Midland Avenue 04-216-55-953314-951Saddle Brook NJ 07663 Amount: $72,948.12NJSC#A81751Vendor #25564 

2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue Certificates ofAvailability of Funds.

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(7)BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase goods and services from thefollowing authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey CooperativePurchasing Program 1-NJCP, in accordance with Local Public Contract

Laws, N.J.S.A 40A:11-11 and N.J.S.A40A: 11-12.

Kimball/National Buildings & GroundsP O Box 93096 Split Account:Chicago IL 60673 Amount: $27,580.80NJSC#A8172104-216-55-953185-953 $23,480.0004-216-55-953294-951 $4,100.80Vendor #21079

2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue Certificates ofAvailability of Funds.

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With respect to recent bidding for On-Site Electric Motor and PumpRepair, a contract is hereby awarded to the lowest bidder as follows:

Speedwell Electric Motors131 Washington StreetMorristown, NJ 07960Contract Term: July 1st, 2013 thru June 30th, 2014Dept.: Buildings & GroundsAmount: $25,000.00Split Accounts:Budget: 01-201-26-310100-162 $10,000.00Budget: 04-216-55-953289-951 $15,000.00

1. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate ofAvailability of Funds charging the appropriate department account foramounts reflecting all liabilities to be incurred through March 31,2014, in accordance with N.J.R. 3644, 5:34-5.3(a). Upon final adoptionof the budget, a Certificate of Availabililty of Funds shall be issuedfor the remaining balance subject to the appropriation of sufficientfunds.

2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate ofAvailability of Funds.

3. The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute said contract as

prepared by County Counsel.

4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

5. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process incompliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1, et seq.

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In accordance with resolution #67 approved at the January 04, 2013Reorganization Meeting, the following emergency checks have been issued bythe Morris County Division of Temporary Assistance for the month of May 2013.

DATE CHECK NO. PAYEE ACCOUNT TO BE CHARGED AMOUNT

05/07/2013 25912 River Park Village 02-213-41-734305-395 1,000.00

05/08/2013 25913 PSE & G 02-213-41-734405-391 350.00

05/08/2013 25914 Parsippany Inn 02-213-41-734305-395 700.00

05/10/2013 25915 81 Martin Luther King Avenue 01-201-27-345100-365 685.00

05/10/2013 25916 Dover Hills Properties LLC 02-213-41-734405-391 1,500.00

05/10/2013 25917 Knoll Manor Associates 02-213-41-734305-395 1,000.00

05/14/2013 25918 Mary Zellars 01-201-27-345100-36802-213-41-734305-395

650.00650.00

05/14/2013 25919 Pitney Bowes 01-201-27-345100-068 4,000.00

05/14/2013 25920 Postmaster 01-201-27-345100-068 800.00

05/15/2013 25921 Eco-Fuel Oil, Inc. 02-213-41-734305-395 472.50

05/15/2013 25922 JCP & L 02-213-41-734405-391 350.00

05/15/2013 25923 JCP & L 02-213-41-734405-391 350.00

05/15/2013 25924 Parsippany Inn 02-213-41-734305-395 400.00

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DATE CHECK NO. PAYEE ACCOUNT TO BE CHARGED AMOUNT

05/16/2013 25925 Fossil Fuel Oil 02-213-41-734305-395 553.50

05/16/2013 25926 JCP & L 02-213-41-734405-391 304.00

05/20/2013 25927 Homeless Solutions, Inc. 01-201-27-345100-368 898.00

05/20/2013 25928 Pernwil Associates 02-213-41-734405-391 636.81

05/22/2013 25929 Anthony Lepre 01-201-27-345100-368 1,500.00

05/22/2013 25930 Borough of Madison 01-201-27-345100-368 350.00

05/22/2013 25931 Mr. Ed. Lewthwaite 02-213-41-734405-391 960.00

05/22/2013 25932 Mr. Ed. Lewthwaite 01-201-27-345100-365 309.75

05/22/2013 25933 Quality Inn 02-213-41-734305-395 350.00

05/22/2013 25934 Quality Inn 02-213-41-734305-395 350.00

05/23/2013 25935 Falcon Oil 01-201-27-345100-368 472.50

05/23/2013 25936 JCP & L 01-201-27-345100-368 379.22

05/23/2013 25937 Whippany Lodging LLC 01-201-27-345100-365 1,125.00

05/28/2013 25938 PSE & G 01-201-27-345100-365 165.05

05/28/2013 25939 Whippany Lodging LLC 01-201-27-345100-368 1,125.00

05/29/2013 25940 Parsippany Inn 01-201-27-345100-368 350.00

05/29/2013 25941 Parsippany Inn 01-201-27-345100-36501-201-27-345100-368 150.00200.0005/29/2013 25942 Pasquale Dattolo 01-201-27-345100-365

01-201-27-345100-368100.00

1,550.0005/31/2013 25943 Community Hope 01-201-27-345100-368 75.00

05/31/2013 25944 Knoll Manor Associates 01-201-27-345100-368 1,000.00

05/31/2013 25945 New Jersey Natural Gas 01-201-27-345100-36501-201-27-345100-368

200.00587.15

05/31/2013 25946 Skytop Motel 01-201-27-345100-368 50.00

05/31/2013 25947 Whippany Lodging LLC 01-201-27-345100-365 350.00

05/31/2013 25948 NJ 2-1-1 Partnership 01-201-27-345100-368 2,134.25

TOTAL 29,132.73

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the above payments be confirmed.

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WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris byresolution adopted August 23, 1995, approved the execution of Master ServiceAgreement Number 5 with the State of New Jersey Administrative Office of theCourts for provision of maintenance services; and,

WHEREAS, said agreement contains an Addendum to specify the method andamount of compensation and expires June 30, 2013;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that Addendum #22 coveringthe period from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, a copy of which is on

file in the Office of the County Administrator and made a part hereof byreference, is hereby approved and entered into by this Board and shall beexecuted by the Freeholder Director.

--(11)

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris byresolution adopted August 23, 1995, approved the execution of Master ServiceAgreement Number 2 with the State of New Jersey Administrative Office of theCourts for provision of printing services; and,

WHEREAS, said agreement contains an Addendum to specify the method andamount of compensation and expires June 30, 2013;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that Addendum #26 coveringthe period from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, a copy of which is onfile in the Office of the County Administrator and made a part hereof byreference, is hereby approved and entered into by this Board and shall beexecuted by the Freeholder Director.

--(12)

WHEREAS, on December 20, 2010, the County of Morris entered into anagreement with T&M Associates, for professional engineering services for thePhase II development of artificial turf fields and paved system at CentralPark of Morris County; and,

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WHEREAS, the amount of the agreement was for $129,950.00 and the termof the agreement was December 20, 2010 through March 20, 2011; and,

WHEREAS, has become necessary to increase the amount of the agreementby $7,950.00 to $137,900.00 and extend the term of the agreement toDecember 20, 2013; and,

WHEREAS, T&M Associates has agreed to perform the service; and,

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law [N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5(1)(a)(i)]requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contract for“Professional Services” without competitive bidding, and the contract itself,must be available for public inspection;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The amendment to the agreement between the County of Morris and T&MAssociates, Eleven Tindall Road, Middletown, New Jersey 07748-2792,extending the term and increasing the amount as set forth above, a copyof which is on file in the Office of the County Purchasing Agent andmade a part hereof by reference, is hereby approved and entered into bythis Board.

2. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized tosign and execute this amendment, conditioned upon the contractor’scompliance with the requirements set forth in paragraph 4 below.

3. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue an amended Certificate ofAvailability of Funds #28773, reflecting the extension of the term ofthe agreement to December 20, 2013, and increasing the amount of theC.A.F. to $137,900.00, charging Account #04-216-55-953139-909 for theaforesaid increase.

4. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process incompliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1, et seq.

5. An official notice of this action shall be published in accordance withthe law.

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In accordance with resolution #67 approved at the January 04, 2013Reorganization Meeting, the following revolving fund checks have been issuedby the Morris County Division of TemporaryAssistance for the month of May 2013.

DATE CHECK NO. PAYEE AMOUNT 

05/13/2013 10265 Housing Partnership 25.00 

05/31/2013 10266 Furniture House 199.00

TOTAL 224.00

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the above payments be confirmed.

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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County ofMorris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized tosign and execute an interlocal services agreement for emergency radiodispatching services provided by the County’s Communication System tothe Borough of Victory Gardens for 2013 a copy of which is on file inthe Office of the Department of Law and Public Safety and made a parthereof by reference.

2. This resolution shall take effect in accordance with the law.

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Resolution recognizing the filing of an application to NJ TRANSIT and theDepartment of Transportation, United States of America, on behalf of TheCounty of Morris for a grant under the Federal Transit Act, as amended.

WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grantsfor a general public transportation program of projects in other than

urbanized areas under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act, as amended;and,

WHEREAS, the grant for financial assistance will impose certainobligations upon the Subrecipient, County of Morris, including the provisionof the local share of the project costs in the program; and,

WHEREAS, it is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation inaccordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1965,that in connection with the filing of an application for assistance under theFederal Transit Act, as amended, the Subrecipient gives an assurance that itwill comply with Title VI and EEO requirements of the Civil Rights Act of1964 and U.S. Department of Transportation requirements; and,

WHEREAS, the County of Morris is required to adhere to the requirementsas specified in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Minority BusinessEnterprise (MBE) regulation set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 23, Subpart D.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Morris County Board of ChosenFreeholders:

1. That the action of the Morris Area Paratransit System in executing andfiling an application on behalf of the County of Morris with NJ TRANSITwho as the Designated Recipient will apply to the U.S. Department ofTransportation requesting aid in the financing of administration,capital and/or operating assistance projects pursuant to Section 5311of the Federal Transit Act, as amended, is hereby approved, ratified

and confirmed.

2. That the Director of Human Services is authorized to execute and filewith such applications and assurance or any other document required bythe U.S. Department of Transportation effectuating the purposes ofTitle VI and EEO requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

3. That the Director of Human Services is authorized to set forth andexecute affirmative minority business policies pursuant to 47 C.F.R.Part 23, Subpart D.

4. That the Director of Human Services is authorized to furnish suchadditional information as the U.S. Department of Transportation may

require in connection with the application.

5. That the Director of Human Services is authorized to execute grantagreements on behalf of the County of Morris for aid in the financingof the administration, capital and/or operating assistance.

6. That the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholdershereby authorizes the amount of $105,333.50 be obligated as the localshare required under the provisions of the grant application.

7. That the Morris County Counsel is authorized to execute Section VI-F,the Opinion of Counsel and the Lobbying Certification as required.

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(16)STATE OF NEW Jersey

DIVISION OF FAMILY DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDIZED BOARD RESOLUTION FORM

Supporting Information for Contract: #TS14014Contract Period: 7/1/2013 to 6/30/2014Agency: County of Morris

Certification:

We certify that the information contained in, or attached to, this contract

document is accurate and complete.

The Board endorses the following commitments as defined in this document:

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1. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)*

Specific to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability

Act), the above noted Provider Agency is deemed a covered entity andmust submit the required Business Associate Agreement.

Once executed, the BAA will be included in the Department’s officialcontract file. The BAA will be considered applicable for thiscontract. Any changes in the Provider Agency’s status, information orthe content of the BAA, is the responsibility of the contractedProvider Agency to revise the BAA.

The Board agrees to notify the Department of any change in its BAAStatus and provide the appropriate information within 10 business days.

2. Legal Advice

The Board acknowledges that the Division of Family Development does notand will not provide legal advice regarding the contract or any facetof its relationship with the Provider Agency. The Board furtheracknowledges that any and all legal advice must be sought from theProvider Agency’s own attorneys and not from the Division of FamilyDevelopment.

3. Public Law 2005, Chapter 51

The Board agrees that the Public Law 2005, Chapter 51 (formerly knownas Executive Order 134) compliance forms submitted with the contract isaccurate.

4. Public Law 2005, Chapter 92

The Board agrees that the Public Law 2005, Chapter 92 (formerly knownas Executive Order 129) compliance forms submitted with the contractare accurate.

--(17)

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morrisawarded funding to Classic Hair Care, LLC on October 19, 2012 by Resolution#12 for cosmetological services at Morris View Healthcare Center for$70,000.00 (Account #01-201-27-350135-036), through CAF #70013; and,

WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2013 said organization has changed theirname to Senior Salon Services, LLC, 3 Eves Drive, Suite 305, Marlton, NewJersey 08053, and will be operating under the new name, in accordance with aletter dated June 4, 2013 from Classic Hair Care, LLC, and a copy of aCertification of Formation #0400567996 issued by the New Jersey Department ofthe Treasury, copies of which are on file at the Morris County Office of theCounty Administrator and made a part hereof by reference;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that the Treasurer is herebyauthorized to issue an amended Certificate of Availability of Funds relativeto the above stated CAF and accounts reflecting said name change inaccordance with the effective date of the change.

--(18)

WHEREAS, as per resolution #22 passed on September 12, 2012, theDirector of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, on behalf of the Division ofCommunity Development, was authorized to sign and execute a subgrantagreement with the following subgrantees and whereas it has been necessary toamend the allocation of funds as follows:

EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM, 2ND ALLOCATION PER PROGRAM YEAR 2011

FROM:EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG)

Family Promise/Morris County Case Management/PermanentSupportive Housing $17,368

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TO:PREVENTION AND RAPID-REHOUSING (ESG)

Family Promise/Morris County Case Management/PermanentSupportive Housing $17,368

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the above amendment is confirmed.

--(19)

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County ofMorris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant of $100,000 from theMorris County Municipal Utilities Authority’s (hereinafter, MCMUA)allocation from the Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fundtowards the purchase of the Beaver Brook 2-Pisarcik Property in theTownship of Rockaway.

2. That the Treasurer issue a Certificate of Availability of Fundsindicating that funds are available from the Morris County DedicatedOpen Space Account #13-290-56-580550-888 and process payment to thegrantee as directed by the office of the Department of Planning &Development, all in accordance with this resolution.

--(20)

WHEREAS, the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund ReviewBoard (hereinafter, the "Committee") recommended, and the Board of ChosenFreeholders approved, various grant awards since 2003 to certain

municipalities and charitable conservancies (hereinafter, the “grantees”); and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Wharton has requested and the Committeeapproved a 1-year extension and an amendment to the 2011 grant agreement forthe Morris Canal Lock 2 East Wall and Gates project by removing the drop gateand construct two miter gates including the mechanism to make them fullyfunctional; and

WHEREAS, the Presbyterian Church in Morristown has requested and theCommittee approved an amendment to its 2012 grant agreement by applying theremaining funding not needed for the vestry roof and the air shaftrestoration to undertake the repairs at the chimney of the Howard House; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Riverdale has requested and the Committeeapproved an amendment to the 2012 grant agreement for Contract Documents atthe Glenburn Store to modify the treatment approach from restoration torehabilitation, as well as adjust the scope of archaeological investigationsby providing 18 shovel tests instead of three excavation areas; and

WHEREAS, the Historical Society of Boonton Township has requested andthe Committee approved an amendment to the 2012 grant agreement for the OscarA. Kincaid Home of History by adding the installation of fire and securitysystems as part of the ongoing Interior Restoration project.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The Board accepts the recommendation of the Committee to grant a one(1)-year extension to the grantee below with the expiration date aslisted:

Name ofApplicant

Name ofProject

GrantYear

GrantExpiration

DateCAF #

BoroughofWharton

MorrisCanalLock 2East

2011 9-25-2014 64724

2. The County Treasurer shall recertify the Certificate of Availability ofFunds for the project as listed above.

3. The Board accepts the recommendation of the Committee to amend the 2011grant agreement with the Borough of Wharton for the Morris Canal Lock 2

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East Wall and Gates project by removing the drop gate and construct twomiter gates including the mechanism to make them fully functional.

4. The Board accepts the recommendation of the Committee to amend the 2012grant agreement with the Presbyterian Church in Morristown by applyingthe remaining funding not needed for the vestry roof and the air shaft

restoration to undertake the repairs at the chimney of the Howard House.

5. The Board accepts the recommendation of the Committee to amend the 2012grant agreement with the Borough of Riverdale for Contract Documents atthe Glenburn Store to modify the treatment approach from restoration torehabilitation, as well as adjust the scope of archaeologicalinvestigations by providing 18 shovel tests instead of three excavationareas.

6. The Board accepts the recommendation of the Committee to amend the 2012grant agreement with the Historical Society of Boonton Township for theOscar A. Kincaid Home of History by adding the installation of fire andsecurity systems as part of the ongoing Interior Restoration project.

7. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

--(21)

WHEREAS, on March 10, 2010, the County of Morris entered into aconsulting agreement with Preservation Design Partnership, LLC, for historicpreservation design consulting services for the Morris County PreservationTrust; and,

WHEREAS, the amount of the agreement was for $35,000.00 and the term ofthe agreement was March 10, 2010 through January 31, 2013; and,

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to increase the amount of the

agreement by $15,000.00 to $50,000.00, and extend the term of the agreementto January 31, 2014; and,

WHEREAS, Preservation Design Partnership, LLC has agreed to perform theservice;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The amendment to the agreement between the County of Morris andPreservation Design Partnership, LLC, 1 South Broad Street, Suite 1702,Philadelphia, PA 19107, extending the term and increasing the amount asset forth above, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the County

Purchasing Agent and made a part hereof by reference, is herebyapproved and entered into by this Board.

2. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized tosign and execute this amendment, conditioned upon the contractor’scompliance with the requirements set forth in paragraph 4 below.

3. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue an amended Certificate ofAvailability of Funds #64604, reflecting the extension of the term ofthe agreement to January 31, 2014, and increasing the amount of theC.A.F. to $50,000.00, charging Account #13-290-56-580550-888 for theaforesaid increase.

4. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in

compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1, et seq.

5. An official notice of this action shall be published in accordance withthe law.

--(22)

WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on October 2, 2012 for boilerreplacement at Motor Services Center; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase saidcontract to replace rooftop unit – Operation Center.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local

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Public Contracts Regulations, contract modification as detailed on "ContractChange Order Request" No. 1-66046 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: De Sesa Engineering Co., Inc.83 Dorsa AvenueLivingston NJ 07039

2. Item: Replace rooftop unit – Operation Center

3. Increase in Cost: $ 9,500.00

4. New Contract Total: $289,200.00

5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has beenprovided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates theavailability of funds is as listed in Account #04-216-55-953275-951 andsaid account shall be charged.

6. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized toexecute said contract modification.

7. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the following balances be, and are herebycancelled from the Guaranteed Denville Township Refunding Ordinanceauthorized in 2013:

ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

300 County of Morris Guaranteed Denville $2,840,000Township Refunding Bonds 2013 $2,840,000

--(24)

WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has been advised that the followingchecks have been lost and payment has been stopped on same,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is herebyauthorized to reissue the same.

CHECK # DATE AMOUNT PAYEE ACCOUNT BANK

356566 11/27/12 $ 31.00 Dorothy Snider CentralizedDisbursement

Bank ofAmerica

362943 04/24/13 $ 633.49 Southeast MorrisCounty MunicipalUtilitiesAuthority

CentralizedDisbursement

Bank ofAmerica

362944 04/24/13 $10,216.85 Southeast MorrisCounty MunicipalUtilitiesAuthority

CentralizedDisbursement

Bank ofAmerica

362945 04/24/13 $ 5,916.32 Southeast MorrisCounty MunicipalUtilities

Authority

CentralizedDisbursement

Bank ofAmerica

362946 04/24/13 $ 3,711.59 Southeast MorrisCounty MunicipalUtilitiesAuthority

CentralizedDisbursement

Bank ofAmerica

362947 04/24/13 $ 6,260.70 Southeast MorrisCounty MunicipalUtilitiesAuthority

CentralizedDisbursement

Bank ofAmerica

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(25)WHEREAS, pursuant to (i) Section 510(c) of that certain Lease Purchase

Agreement dated as of August 1, 2011 (the “Lease Agreement”) by and between

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The Morris County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) and the County ofMorris, New Jersey, and (ii) Section 5.02 of the Authority’s bond resolutionentitled “Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of County of Morris LeaseRevenue Bonds of The Morris County Improvement Authority”, duly adopted bythe Authority on July 20, 2011, as amended and supplemented, U.S. BankNational Association, as Trustee for the holders of the captioned bonds (the

“Bonds”), is authorized to pay from moneys on deposit in the Acquisition Fundbills associated with the Public Safety Academy project Block 7, Lot 2 inParsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, and

WHEREAS, Requisition Number 26 in the amount of $66,597.84 payable toDell Marketing LP is being sent to U. S. Bank on June 27, 2013.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the action of the Treasurer insubmitting the bill for payment, to the Trustee U. S. Bank, as approved bythe Director of Engineering, is hereby approved.

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WHEREAS, pursuant to (i) Section 510(c) of that certain Lease PurchaseAgreement dated as of August 1, 2011 (the “Lease Agreement”) by and betweenThe Morris County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) and the County ofMorris, New Jersey, and (ii) Section 5.02 of the Authority’s bond resolutionentitled “Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of County of Morris LeaseRevenue Bonds of The Morris County Improvement Authority”, duly adopted bythe Authority on July 20, 2011, as amended and supplemented, U.S. BankNational Association, as Trustee for the holders of the captioned bonds (the“Bonds”), is authorized to pay from moneys on deposit in the Acquisition Fundbills associated with the Public Safety Academy project Block 7, Lot 2 inParsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, and

WHEREAS, Requisition Number 27 in the amount of $48,656.20 payable toDell Marketing LP is being sent to U. S. Bank on June 27, 2013.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the action of the Treasurer insubmitting the bill for payment, to the Trustee U. S. Bank, as approved bythe Director of Engineering, is hereby approved.

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RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF ANY SPECIALITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948)

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Divisionof Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of

revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall havebeen made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at thetime of the adoption of the budget, and

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item ofappropriation for equal amount,

WHEREAS, the Treasurer certifies that the County of Morris has realizedor is in receipt of written notification of the state or federal monies citedin this resolution, which meets all statutory requirements and will beincluded in the 2013 county budget,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholdershereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to

approve the insertion of an item of revenue and appropriation in the budgetof the year 2013 as referenced below:

Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of Labor andWorkforce Development Amount: $626,339.00

Appropriation Title: WorkFirst New Jersey TemporaryAssistance for Needy Families Amount: $626,339.00

Local Match - Source: Amount: $_________

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:4-87 thisresolution has been duly adopted by the governing body of the County ofMorris and that one (1) certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to theDivision of Local Government Services.

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(28)RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF ANY SPECIAL

ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITYPURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948)

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Divisionof Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item ofrevenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall havebeen made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at thetime of the adoption of the budget, and

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item ofappropriation for equal amount,

WHEREAS, the Treasurer certifies that the County of Morris has realizedor is in receipt of written notification of the state or federal monies citedin this resolution, which meets all statutory requirements and will beincluded in the 2013 county budget,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholdershereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services toapprove the insertion of an item of revenue and appropriation in the budgetof the year 2013 as referenced below:

Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of Labor andWorkforce Development Amount: $370,289.00

Appropriation Title: WorkFirst New Jersey GeneralAssistance/Food Stamps Amount: $370,289.00

Local Match - Source: Amount: $__________

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:4-87 this

resolution has been duly adopted by the governing body of the County ofMorris and that one (1) certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to theDivision of Local Government Services.

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With respect to recent bidding for the Replacement of County Bridge No.1400-638 on Union School House Road over the North Branch Raritan River inthe Township of Mendham, County of Morris, New Jersey, a contract is herebyawarded to the lowest bidder as follows:

Konkus Corporation3322 Route 22 West, Ste 204

Branchburg, New Jersey 08876VENDOR ID: 11406Term: 360 calendar days from notice to proceed from the County

Engineer’s OfficeAccounts #s: 02-213-41-864515-391 $1,245,045.27

04-216-55-953269-951 $ 15,000.01Total Amount: $1,260,045.28Dept: Engineering

1. The Director is authorized to execute and the Clerk shall attest andaffix the seal to the contract as presented by County Counsel.

2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate ofAvailability of Funds.

3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

With respect to recent bidding for the Milling & Resurfacing of GreenVillage Road in the Borough of Madison, Morris County, New Jersey, a contractis hereby awarded to the lowest responsible bidder as follows:

Schifano Construction Corp.One Smalley Avenue

Middlesex, NJ 08846VENDOR ID: 17546Budgets: 02-213-41-864295-391 $449,105.35

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04-216-55-953202-951 30,000.00Amount: $479,105.35Term: All work shall be completed by August 9, 2013Dept: Engineering 

1. The Director is authorized to execute and the Clerk shall attest and

affix the seal to the contract as presented by County Counsel.

2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate ofAvailability of Funds.

3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

4. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process incompliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1, et seq.

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WHEREAS, pursuant to (i) Section 510(c) of that certain Lease PurchaseAgreement dated as of August 1, 2011 (the “Lease Agreement”) by and betweenThe Morris County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) and the County ofMorris, New Jersey, and (ii) Section 5.02 of the Authority’s bond resolutionentitled “Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of County of Morris LeaseRevenue Bonds of The Morris County Improvement Authority”, duly adopted bythe Authority on July 20, 2011, as amended and supplemented, U.S. BankNational Association, as Trustee for the holders of the captioned bonds (the“Bonds”), is authorized to pay from moneys on deposit in the Acquisition Fundbills associated with the Public Safety Academy project Block 7, Lot 2 inParsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, and

WHEREAS, Requisition Number 28 in the amount of $424,355.20 payable toMotorola Solutions, Inc. is being sent to U. S. Bank on June 27, 2013.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the action of the Treasurer insubmitting the bill for payment, to the Trustee U. S. Bank, as approved bythe Director of Engineering, is hereby approved.

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RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF ANY SPECIALITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948)

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Divisionof Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item ofrevenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have

been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at thetime of the adoption of the budget, and

WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item ofappropriation for equal amount,

WHEREAS, the Treasurer certifies that the County of Morris has realizedor is in receipt of written notification of the state or federal monies citedin this resolution, which meets all statutory requirements and will beincluded in the 2013 county budget,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholdershereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services toapprove the insertion of an item of revenue and appropriation in the budget

of the year 2013 as referenced below:

Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of Labor andWorkforce Development Amount: $19,796.00

Appropriation Title: WorkFirst New Jersey CareerAdvancement Voucher Program Amount: $19,796.00

Local Match - Source: Amount: $_________

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:4-87 thisresolution has been duly adopted by the governing body of the County ofMorris and that one (1) certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to theDivision of Local Government Services.

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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County ofMorris in the State of New Jersey that the Manual of Policies and Proceduresadopted on January 28, 1981 is hereby supplemented by the Policy entitled“Office of Information Technology (OIT) Systems Administrator Rights Policy”,a copy of which is on file in the Office of the County Administrator and madea part hereof by reference.

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WHEREAS, there exists a need for Engineering Design Services forRehabilitation of County Bridge No. 1400-376 on Ridgedale Avenue over aTributary of Whippany River in the Township of Hanover, County of Morris, NewJersey; and

WHEREAS, the contract needs to be awarded as a “Professional Service”in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) et seq. through a fair andopen process, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The agreement between the County of Morris and

Christopher P. Statile, P.A.3 Fir CourtOakland, NJ 07436Amount: $49,835.00Account#: 04-216-55-953269-909Term: To be completed within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days

after the award of contract

for the aforesaid services, a copy of which is on file at the MorrisCounty Purchasing Division and is made a part hereof by reference, is

hereby approved and shall be entered into by this Board.

2. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized toexecute said agreement conditioned upon the contractor’s compliancewith the requirements set forth in paragraph 5 below.

3. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate ofAvailability of Funds in accordance with the aforesaid agreement.

4. A notice of this action will be published in accordance with the law.

5. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process incompliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.

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WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris, byresolution No. 22 adopted September 26, 2011, awarded a professional servicecontract to Family Service of Morris County now Cornerstone Family Programs(see the attached resolution No. 16 adopted June 12, 2013 reflecting saidname change). The contract was to provide Social Work Services to theresidents of the Morris View Healthcare Center, located at 540 West HanoverAvenue, Morris Plains, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, the county reserves the right to extend the contract for one(1) additional twenty four (24) month period; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the County of Morris toexercise said option;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. An agreement between the County of Morris and

Cornerstone Family Programs62 Elm StreetMorristown, NJ 07960Amount: $521,000 (not to exceed)Account #: 01-201-27-350100-036

Term: Two Years; September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2015

Be renewed for one (1) additional twenty four (24) month period.

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for the aforesaid services, a copy of which is on file at the MorrisCounty Purchasing Division and is made a part hereof by reference, ishereby approved and shall be entered into by this Board.

2. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to

execute said agreement conditioned upon the contractor’s compliancewith the requirements set forth in paragraph 6 below.

3. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate ofAvailability of Funds charging the appropriate account for amountsreflecting all liabilities to be incurred through March 31, 2014 and2015, in accordance with N.J.R. 3644, 5:34-5.3 (a) (2).

4. Upon final adoption of the budget, a Certificate of Availability ofFunds shall be issued for the remaining balance subject to theappropriation of sufficient funds.

5. A notice of this action will be published in accordance with the law.

6. This contract was awarded pursuant to a fair and open process incompliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.

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WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morrisadopted a Policy and Procedure Manual on January 28, 1981; and

WHEREAS, Policy 1:2.06, Health Benefits, has been revised;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris that the Policy and Procedure Manual is hereby amended bydeleting the original version of the above numbered policy and by including

the revised version, a copy of which is on file in the office of the CountyAdministrator.

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Resolution authorizing the filing of applications with the FederalTransit Administration, an operating administration of the United StatesDepartment of Transportation, for Federal transportation assistanceauthorized by 49 U.S.C chapter 53, title 23 United States Code and otherFederal statutes administered by the Federal Transit Administration.

WHEREAS, the Federal Transportation Administrator has been delegatedauthority to award Federal financial assistance for a transportation project;

and,

WHEREAS, the grant or cooperative agreement for Federal Financialassistance will impose certain obligations upon the Applicant, and mayrequire the Applicant to provide the local share of the project cost; and,

WHEREAS, the Applicant has or will provide all annual certificationsand assurances to the Federal Transit Administration required for the project;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Morris County Board of ChosenFreeholders:

1. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, or his/her designee isauthorized to execute and file application for Federal assistance on

behalf of the County of Morris with the Federal Transit Administrationfor Federal Assistance authorized by 49.U.S.C. chapter 53, Title 23,United States Code, or other Federal statutes authorizing a projectadministered by the Federal Transit Administration.

2. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, or his/her designee isauthorized to execute and file with its application the annualcertification and assurances and other documents the FederalTransportation Administration requires before awarding a Federalassistance grant or cooperative agreement.

3. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, or his/her designee isauthorized to execute grant and cooperative agreements with the Federal

Transit Administration on behalf of the County of Morris.

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(38)WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders established the Morris County

Historic Preservation Trust Fund Review Board (hereinafter referred to as the"Review Board") by resolution dated February 26, 2003; and

WHEREAS, the Review Board carefully reviewed, evaluated and conducted

site visits to 26 applications submitted by municipalities and charitableconservancies, for funding under the Morris County Preservation Trust Fundfor fiscal year 2013; and

WHEREAS, the Review Board recommended the following applications anddollar amounts to the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders for finalapproval:

J. Smith Richardson History House - Phase I: RoofSubmitted by: Mount Tabor Historical Society $ 69,597

Millington Schoolhouse - Interior workSubmitted by: Long Hill Township $241,038

Parish House - Phase 1B Exterior RestorationSubmitted by: Church of the Redeemer $293,810

Boonton Holmes Public Library - Phase II InteriorSubmitted by: Boonton Town $292,480

Schuyler-Hamilton House - Interior PreservationSubmitted by: Daughters of the American Revolution,

Morristown Chapter $ 45,120Willow Hall - Roof

Submitted by: Passaic River Coalition $135,080Boonton Holmes Public Library - Contract Documents

Submitted by: Boonton Town $ 17,600Ahrens Fox P4 Fire Truck - Acquisition

Submitted by: Madison Borough $ 75,000Presbyterian Church in Morristown - Phase I Chapel Restoration

Submitted by: Presbyterian Church in Morristown $264,616First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains - Chapel Restoration

Submitted by: First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains $281,600

First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains - Contract DocumentsSubmitted by: First Reformed Church of Pompton Plains $ 15,480

Church of the Assumption - Preservation PlanSubmitted by: Church of the Assumption $ 25,000

Woman's Club of Morristown - Contract DocumentsSubmitted by: The Woman's Club of Morristown, Inc. $ 9,800

Acorn Hall - Barrier-Free AccessSubmitted by: Morris County Historical Society $ 40,000

Acorn Hall - Paint TestSubmitted by: Morris County Historical Society $ 14,640

L'Ecole Kinnelon Museum - Exterior RestorationSubmitted by: Kinnelon Borough $205,264

Ledgewood Baptist Church - Preservation PlanSubmitted by: Ledgewood Baptist Church $ 26,000

King Homestead Museum - Store Phase 2A Exterior

Submitted by: Roxbury Historic Trust, Inc. $ 77,840Rockaway Borough Free Public Library - Preservation Plan

Submitted by: Rockaway Borough $ 23,880Morristown Community Theater - Preservation Plan

Submitted by: South Street Theater Company $ 23,512Mount Kemble Home - Preservation Plan

Submitted by: Mount Kemble Home $ 40,416First Presbyterian Church of New Vernon - Contract Documents

Submitted by: First Presbyterian Church of New Vernon $ 29,736Bridget Smith House - Contract Documents

Submitted by: Mine Hill Township $ 9,320Glenburn House - Phase 4

Submitted by: Riverdale Borough $252,206Former Baptist Church - Phase II Exterior Restoration

Submitted by: Mount Olive Township $190,216

Former Baptist Church - Contract DocumentsSubmitted by: Mount Olive Township $ 21,800

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Morris County Board of ChosenFreeholders accepts the recommendations and dollar amounts submitted by theReview Board and instructs the Director of the Department of Planning &Development to draft grant agreements with each grantee.

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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County ofMorris in the State of New Jersey that the following individuals are herebyappointed to the MORRIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD to serve withoutsalary a 3-year term to expire on 06/30/16:

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Fran Libasci38 Clover Hill RoadMillington, NJ 07946

Barbara Ward14 Harding Terrace

Morristown, NJ 07960

LaJuan TuckerMorris County Prosecutor’s Office

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RESOLUTION APPROVING A ROAD WIDENING EASEMENT ACQUISITIONOF PART OF TAX BLOCK 119, LOTS 105 and 106, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF

RANDOLPH, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1193 SUSSEX TURNPIKE AND 690 MILLBROOK AVENUE,AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $61,300.00

THEREFORE FROM GRANT ACCOUNT NUMBER 02-213-41-864405-391

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in theState of New Jersey has determined that an acquisition of a road wideningeasement is necessary for public purposes and that the County must acquirethe part of real property described as part of Tax Block 119, Lots 105 and106 on the Tax Map of the Township of Randolph, commonly known as 1193 SussexTurnpike and 690 Millbrook Avenue; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that it is necessary,required, desirable, in the public interest and in the best interests of theCounty that it acquire a road widening easement on the property hereindescribed as Tax Block 119, Lots 105 and 106 in the Township of Randolph,commonly known as 1193 Sussex Turnpike and 690 Millbrook Avenue, and moreparticularly described on the attached Exhibit A, which is annexed hereto and

made a part hereof.

SUBJECT, HOWEVER, to easements of the Township of Randolph and theCounty of Morris and all other public and utility easements, recorded orunrecorded, affecting the herein described premises.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appraisal report dated April 17, 2013,prepared by Izenberg Appraisal Associates, valuing the property to be takenat $61,300.00, and the review report dated June 18, 2013 prepared by RobertSchwarz, MAI, Harry L. Schwarz and Co. is hereby approved; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Morris County Counsel or such person(s)as directed by him, be and is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to

negotiate for and on behalf of the County with the owner(s) of thehereinabove described real property for the acquisition thereof by theCounty; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event that such Counsel is unable toagree with the owner(s) of the aforementioned real property as to thecompensation to be paid therefore, free and clear of all liens oflienholders, then said Counsel is hereby authorized to institute condemnationproceedings in the name and for the benefit of the County of Morris inaccordance with the eminent domain laws of the State of New Jersey for theacquisition of the real property hereinabove described, and to institute suchproceedings at the cost and expense of the County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby authorized the sum of

Sixty-one Thousand Three Hundred ($61,300.00) Dollars for the necessary orderof taking to acquire the said property from Grant Account Number 02-213-41-864405-391. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to remit a check in the sumof Sixty-one Thousand Three Hundred ($61,300.00) Dollars made payable to thefirm of Waters, McPherson, McNeill, P.C. Trust Account; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effectimmediately and be in full force from and after its passage.

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RESOLUTION APPROVING A ROAD WIDENING EASEMENT ACQUISITIONOF PART OF TAX BLOCK 224, LOTS 1 AND 84, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF

RANDOLPH, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1164 - 1174 SUSSEX TURNPIKE AND APPROPRIATING THESUM OF $9,750.00THEREFORE FROM GRANT ACCOUNT NUMBER 02-213-41-864405-391

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WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in theState of New Jersey has determined that an acquisition of a road wideningeasement is necessary for public purposes and that the County must acquirethe part of real property described as part of Tax Block 224, Lots 1 and 84on the Tax Map of the Township of Randolph, commonly known as 1164 - 1174

Sussex Turnpike; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that it is necessary,required, desirable, in the public interest and in the best interests of theCounty that it acquire a road widening easement on the property hereindescribed as Tax Block 224, Lots 1 and 84 in the Township of Randolph,commonly known as 1164 – 1174 Sussex Turnpike, and more particularlydescribed on the attached Exhibit A, which is annexed hereto and made a parthereof.

SUBJECT, HOWEVER, to easements of the Township of Randolph and theCounty of Morris and all other public and utility easements, recorded orunrecorded, affecting the herein described premises.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appraisal report dated April 9, 2013,prepared by Louis S. Izenberg, MAI, Izenberg Appraisal Associates, valuingthe property to be taken at $9,750.00, and the review report dated June 20,2013 prepared by Robert Schwarz, MAI, Harry L. Schwarz and Co. are herebyapproved; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Morris County Counsel or such person(s)as directed by him, be and is hereby authorized, empowered and directed tonegotiate for and on behalf of the County with the owner(s) of thehereinabove described real property for the acquisition thereof by theCounty; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event that such Counsel is unable toagree with the owner(s) of the aforementioned real property as to thecompensation to be paid therefore, free and clear of all liens oflienholders, then said Counsel is hereby authorized to institute condemnationproceedings in the name and for the benefit of the County of Morris inaccordance with the eminent domain laws of the State of New Jersey for theacquisition of the real property hereinabove described, and to institute suchproceedings at the cost and expense of the County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby authorized the sum of NineThousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty ($9,750.00) Dollars for the necessary orderof taking to acquire the said property from Grant Account Number 02-213-41-864405-391. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to remit a check in the sum

of Nine Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty ($9,750.00) Dollars made payable tothe firm of Waters, McPherson, McNeill, P.C. Trust Account; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effectimmediately and be in full force from and after its passage.

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WHEREAS, Ilene St. John served as the Clerk of the Board of ChosenFreeholders from 1991 to 2008, always in an exemplary, efficient and cheerfulmanner.

WHEREAS, Ilene St. John was a Morris County employee for over 27½ years, retiring in 2008.

WHEREAS, Ilene St. John at all times within her tenure as Clerkevidenced such extraordinary personal charisma and genuine concern for theFreeholders with whom she served for her fellow staff members and for theMorris County public in general, so as to set an example for every publicofficial and every public employee.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Morris County Board of ChosenFreeholders with affection and gratitude hereby designates the office of theMorris County Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders as the “Ilene St. JohnRoom” in honor of former Clerk Ilene St. John.

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Freeholder Cabana made a motion to adopt Resolution Nos. 1 through 42.This was seconded by Freeholder Grossi. The Clerk called and recorded thefollowing vote:

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Grossi, Krickus, Lyon (except tovote NO on No. 12) and Director Mastrangelo (6)

ABSENT: Freeholder Scapicchio (1)

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FREEHOLDER COMMENTS

At this time each Freeholder spoke about his/her liaison assignments.

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BILL RESOLUTION

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the bills as shown on the Schedule ofWarrants all having been approved by the proper committees of officials wherelegally required, be and the same are hereby authorized to be paid. TheSchedule of Warrants designated as Bill Resolution #12-13 totals$6,106,622.17 dated and made a part hereof by reference.

Freeholder Cabana moved the adoption of the Bill Resolution. The motionwas seconded by Freeholder Lyon, and the following vote was recorded:

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Grossi, Krickus, Lyonand Director Mastrangelo (6)

ABSENT: Freeholder Scapicchio (1)

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 ADJOURNMENT

There was no further business. On motion by Freeholder Cesaro andseconded by Freeholder Cabana, the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane M. Ketchum

Clerk of the Board