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BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS – AUGUST 14, 2013

A regular meeting of The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris,State of New Jersey, was held on August 14, 2013, at the Township of MontvilleMunicipal Building, 195 Changebridge Road, Montville, New Jersey. The meeting beganat 8:00 p.m.

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

regular meeting held the 14th day of August, 2013 has been provided throughresolution adopted by this Board at its Regular Meeting held at the Administrationand Records Building on June 12, 2013, and by electronic mailing to the StarLedger, the Daily Record, and the Record through posting on the County website andby 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, David Scapicchio, andDirector Thomas Mastrangelo

(7)

ALSO PRESENT: Administrator John Bonanni, Assistant CountyAdministrator Mary Jo Buchanan, Assistant County CounselRandy Bush, and Clerk of the Board Diane M. Ketchum

PRAYER AND FLAG SALUTE

Assistant County Counsel opened the meeting with a prayer and a salute tothe flag.

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RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION

Township of Montville Mayor and Committee

PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO:

Township of MontvilleFor the Henry Doremus House

Montville SchoolhouseNicholas Vreeland Out Kitchen

Have in Part Been Funded by the Morris County Board of ChosenFreeholders Through the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund

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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

The Freeholder Regular Meeting and Work Session Minutes fromJuly 10, 2013 and Executive Session Meeting Minutes from July 24, 2013.

On motion by Freeholder Lyon and seconded by Freeholder Cabana the WorkSession, Freeholder Regular Meeting, and Executive Work Session MeetingMinutes were approved.

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COMMUNICATIONS

1. The Mendham Borough Police Department is asking permission to hang abanner across Main Street (County Route 510) in Mendham Borough fromSeptember 5 to September 19 and October 1 to October 15 to adviseresidents and commuters traveling through the Borough of the newEverbridge Emergency Notification System.

2. The Town of Boonton Parks & Recreation Committee is asking permissionto close a portion of Main Street for the annual Boonton Day event from11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 29.

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

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ORDINANCESFIRST READING/INTRODUCTION

(1)

Director Mastrangelo stated: “We will now consider the introduction bytitle an ordinance.”

Freeholder Cabana stated: “I would like to introduce by title anordinance entitled, ‘CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING$171,940.00 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF OFFICE FURNITURE (PHASE II) IN THEPROSECUTOR’S OFFICE.’”

Freeholder Lyon stated: “I second the motion.”

The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Grossi, Lyon, Scapicchio, andDirector Mastrangelo (5)

NO: Freeholder Krickus (1)

ABSTAIN: Freeholder Cesaro (1)

Freeholder Cabana 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 which willtake place at the Administration and Records Building, Freeholder Public MeetingRoom, Morristown, New Jersey, on August 28 at 8:00 p.m.

Freeholder Lyon stated: “I second the motion,” which passed with five YESvotes.

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

title an ordinance.”

Freeholder Krickus stated: “I would like to introduce by title anordinance entitled, ‘BOND ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEYAPPROPRIATING $201,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $191,000 BONDS ORNOTES OF THE COUNTY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY FOR THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEWJERSEY.’”

Freeholder Lyon stated: “I second the motion.”


YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Grossi, Krickus, Lyon,Scapicchio, and Director Mastrangelo (7)

Freeholder Krickus 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 which willtake place at the Freeholder meeting to be held at the Administration & RecordsBuilding, Freeholder Public Meeting Room, Morristown, New Jersey on August 28,2013 at 8:00 p.m.

Freeholder Lyon stated: “I second the motion,” which passed with sevenYES votes.

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ORDINANCESECOND READING/ADOPTION

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

the ordinance entitled ‘BOND ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY,APPROPRIATING $2,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,500,000 BONDS ORNOTES OF THE COUNTY FOR VARIOUS RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO BUILDINGS ANDFACILITIES AT THE COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MORRIS,NEW JERSEY.’”

Clerk Ketchum read the following ordinance:

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RECITAL

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the County College of Morris has determinedby resolution adopted February 20, 2013 that funds are necessary for certainessential major replacements and renovations to the County College of Morris (the“Projects”); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the County College of Morris has determinedby resolution adopted February 20, 2013 to fund all or a portion of the Projectsthrough one or more of the hereinafter enumerated defined programs and grant fundsmade available by the State of New Jersey for certain projects of New Jerseyinstitutions of higher education (the “Higher Education Grants”), including theBuilding Our Future Bond Act, (P.L. 2012, c.41; the Higher Education EquipmentLeasing Fund Act, N.J.S.A. 18A: 72A-40 et seq.; the Higher Education TechnologyInfrastructure Fund Act, N.J.S.A. 18A:72A-59 et seq.; the Higher Education FacilitiesTrust Fund Act, N.J.S.A. 18A:72A-49 et seq.; and, bonds issued by the New JerseyEducational Facilities Authority which bear tax-exempt interest for federal incometax purposes; now therefore

ORDINANCE

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

Section 1. The improvements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinanceare hereby respectively authorized as improvements to be made or acquired by theCounty of Morris, New Jersey (the “County”). The bonds of the County for theimprovements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance will not be entitled tothe benefits of and are issued outside of Chapter 12 of the Laws of the State ofNew Jersey of 1971. For the said improvements or purposes stated in said Section3, there is hereby appropriated the sum of $2,500,000, said sum being inclusive ofall appropriations heretofore. As the hereby appropriated sum of $2,500,000represents the County’s 25% share of $10,000,0000 in Higher Education Grants from

the State, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-11(c), the County is notrequired to make a down payment for said improvements or purposes.

Section 2. For the financing of said improvements or purposes and to meetthe part of said $2,500,000 appropriation, negotiable bonds of the County arehereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $2,500,000 pursuant tothe Local Bond Law of New Jersey. In anticipation of the issuance of said bondsand to temporarily finance said improvements or purposes, negotiable notes of theCounty in the principal amount not exceeding $2,500,000 are hereby authorized to beissued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by said Law.

Section 3. (a) The improvements hereby authorized and the purposes for thefinancing of which said obligations are to be issued are for the expansion and

renovation of various buildings and facilities at the County College of Morris,including, but not limited to, the performing arts facility and various academicbuildings and facilities throughout the campus, that are part of the projects beingfunded though the Higher Education Grants, including all work and materialsnecessary therefor and incidental thereto (all as shown on and in accordance withthe plans and specifications therefor on file in the office of the Clerk of theBoard of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved).

(b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for saidpurposes is $2,500,000.

(c) The estimated cost of said purposes is $2,500,000, which amountrepresents the initial appropriation made by the County. As the herebyappropriated sum of $2,500,000 represents the County’s 25% share of $10,000,0000 in

Higher Education Grants from the State, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.40A:2-11(c), the County is not required to make a down payment for saidimprovements or purposes.

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

(a) The said purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are notcurrent expenses and are each a property or improvement which the County maylawfully acquire or make as general improvements, and no part of the cost thereofhas been or shall be specially benefited thereby.

(b) The period of usefulness of said purposes within the limitations of

said Local Bond Law and according to the reasonable life thereof computed from thedate of said bonds authorized by this bond ordinance, is 15 years.

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(c) The supplemental debt statement required by said Law has been duly madeand filed in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and acomplete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of the Director ofthe Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs inthe State of New Jersey (the “Division”), and such statement shows that the gross

debt of the County as defined in said Law is increased by the authorization of thebonds and notes provided for in this bond ordinance by $2,500,000, and the saidobligations authorized by this bond ordinance will be within all debt limitationsprescribed by said Law.

(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $12,000 for interest on saidobligations, costs of issuing said obligations, engineering costs and other itemsof expense listed in and permitted under Section 40A:2-20 of said Law is includedin 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 in Section3 of this ordinance, including, but not limited to, the balance of the $10,000,000

Higher Education Grant funds from the State, shall be used for financing saidimprovements or purposes by application thereof either to direct payment of thecost of said improvements or purposes, or to payment or reduction of theauthorization of the obligations of the County authorized therefor by this bondordinance. Any such funds so received may, and all such funds so received whichare not required for direct payment of the cost of said improvements or purposesshall, be held and applied by the County as funds applicable only to the payment ofobligations of the County authorized by this bond ordinance.

Section 6. The full faith and credit of the County are hereby pledged to thepunctual payment of the principal of and interest on the said obligationsauthorized by this bond ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimitedobligations of the County, and the County shall be obligated to levy ad valoremtaxes upon on all of the taxable property within the County for the payment of said

obligations and interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount.

Section 7. The capital budget of the County of Morris is hereby amended toconform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistencyherewith. The resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Boardshowing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approvedby the Director of the Division of Local Government Services is on file with theClerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris and is availablethere 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 proceeds of itsdebt, including its bonds or notes. If the County pays such costs prior to the

issuance of its debt, including bonds or notes, the County reasonably expects toreimburse such expenditures with the proceeds of its debt, including bonds ornotes. The maximum principal amount of its debt, including bonds or notes, to beissued to finance the cost of the improvements described in Section 3 of this bondordinance, including amounts to be used to reimburse the County for expenditureswith respect to such costs which are paid prior to the issuance of its debt,including bonds or notes, is $2,500,000.

Section 9. This bond ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after thefirst publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by said Local Bond Law.

Director Mastrangelo stated: “The Public Hearing is now open.”

There were no public comments, and the Director declared the Public

Hearing closed.

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


YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Grossi, Krickus, LyonScapicchio, and Director Mastrangelo (7)

Freeholder Krickus 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 Lyon seconded the motion,

which passed with seven YES votes.

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PUBLIC PORTION

Scott Russell, Montville resident, had questions about solar projects andtheir future. Assistant County Counsel Bush stated that the County is in

litigation over the solar matter and that we are unable to make any comments atthis time. The Board members did say though that they do not plan on any moresolar projects after Solar 2.

John Becker, Towaco resident, said that that on Changebridge Road there areno passing zones. He would like to see passing zones so traffic can move morequickly. Secondly, Mr. Becker would like to see a path for pedestrians and bicycleriders to move safely on Jacksonville Road beginning from Towaco to Lincoln Park.County Engineer Hammond will look into this matter.

Mr. Becker would like to see a park in Morris County named after formerCongressman Dean Gallo. Administrator Bonanni said that the Housing Authority atthe corner of Ketch Road and West Hanover Avenue is named for him as well as theAtrium in Morris View Nursing Home.

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RESOLUTIONS

Freeholder Cabana presented the following resolutions: (1)

BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

With respect to recent bidding for Morris County Weights and Measures

Security Project, a contract is hereby awarded to the lowest, most responsiblebidder as follows:

Complete Security Systems, Inc.94 Vanderburg RoadMarlboro, New Jersey 07746Vendor #: 9486Total Amount: $21,645.00Line Item#: 13-290-56-575801-888Using Agency: Sheriff’s OfficeTerms: Completion within 90 days from date of award.

1. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availability

of Funds.

2. The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute said contract asprepared by County Counsel.

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

4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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(2)

RESOLVED, that the Director is hereby authorized to execute and the Clerkshall certify, attest and affix the seal to the Release of Grant and Lien in thematter of the following client(s), and the Clerk shall deliver the same toCommunity Development.

Margaret Ross

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(3)WHEREAS, there is a need to carry out the Replacement of County Bridge No.

1400-629 on County Route 510 (Mendham Road) over Burnett Brook in the Townships ofMendham and Chester; and

WHEREAS, to accomplish this work safely and efficiently the speed limit mustbe reduced to 25 MPH within the construction zone.

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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris that the construction zone speed limit for traffic along CountyRoute 510 (Mendham Road) in the Townships of Mendham and Chester, County of Morrisfrom a point 1300 feet east of its intersection with Old Mill Road to a point 300feet west of its intersection with Oak Knoll Road, shall be and is hereby

established at 25 MPH from August 14, 2013 to April 18, 2014 or until constructionis completed, whichever comes first, with the temporary signs posted accordinglyonly when one or more of the following conditions exist:

1. Then hazards or obstructions are present and constructionbarriers are in use.

2. When workmen are on or adjacent to the traveled way.

3. When other conditions exist which are deemed potential safetyhazards to the traveling public.

When none of the above conditions exist, the temporary construction zone signs R2-1and R2-5a shall be covered with an opaque material in a manner and at such times asapproved by the Engineer, during which period permanent speed limit signs shall bevisible.

A certified copy of this resolution bearing the County Seal shall beforwarded to the following municipalities:

a. Township of Mendhamb. Township of Chesterc. County Engineer

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(4)

Whereas the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris, byresolution #21 adopted January 23rd, 2013, a contract in the amount of $635,000.00was awarded to Strober-Wright Roofing, Inc., of Lambertville, New Jersey, foremergency repair work on the Courthouse roof due to damage caused by HurricaneSandy, charged to capital account number 04-216-55-953257-951;

And Whereas, a payment in the amount of $142,940.00 against the contract willbe charged to a claims advance, received from Travelers Insurance Company, throughthe Morris County Insurance Fund, bringing the cumulative total paid against theadvance to $345,940.00;

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the CAF created for the $635,000.00 bereduced by the payment of $142,940.00 and that the new balance of the CAF againstthe capital account of 04-216-55-953257-951 be further reduced to $289,060.00, andthe resolution be amended to evidence said correction.

This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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(5)


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.A. 40A:11-12.

BFI Communication Division10 Lanidex Center West 01-201-25-252105-162Parsippany, NJ 07054 Amount: $27,178.94NJSC# A81620Vendor #13549

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

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(6) BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

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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.

McGrath Municipal Equipment LLC Road Division

36 North Derby 04-216-55-953328-956Springfield NJ 07081 Amount: $49,617.50Vendor #25792NJPA 11312-FRM

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

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(7)WHEREAS, the County of Morris is in need of solid waste collection services

for the Morris View Healthcare Center and Correctional Facility; and

WHEREAS, the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority has submitted aproposal to Morris County to collect County’s solid waste as a shared servicesagreement; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq. authorizes counties and municipalities toenter into shared services agreements within the necessity of public bidding; and

WHEREAS, the utilization of a shared services agreement provides an efficientand cost effective method in lieu of contracting with a private scavenger for thecollection of solid waste;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Morris County Board of ChosenFreeholders hereby approves the shared services agreement between the County of

Morris and the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority for the collection ofsolid waste in accordance with the attached agreement, a copy of which is on filein the Office of the Morris County Clerk of the Board and is available for publicinspection; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Morris and the Morris CountyMunicipal Authority, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants hereinset forth, agree as follows:

1. The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority does hereby agree toprovide solid waste collection to the Morris View Healthcare Center asset forth in the attached agreement in consideration of the followingpayments by the County:

Annual Collection Cost Not-To-Exceed-Amount$72,000.00 $100,000Annual cost per pull Year 1 = $250.00Annual cost per pull Year 2 = $255.00Annual cost per pull Year 3 = $260.00Annual cost per pull Year 4 = $265.00Annual cost per pull Year 5 = $270.00

The respective annual payments shall be made by the County in equal monthlyinstallments in each respective year during the term hereof for the disposal costs.

2. The initial term shall be for five (5) years, commencing January 1st, 2014.

3. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availabilityof Funds charging Building & Grounds budget account #01-201-26-310100-143for amounts reflecting all liabilities to be incurred through March 31, 2014,in accordance with N.J.R.3644,5:34-5.3 (a)(2).

4. Upon final adoption of the 2014 budget, and all subsequent budgets, aCertificate of Availability of Funds shall be issued for the remainingbalance, subject to the appropriation of sufficient funds in each calendaryear’s budget.


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WHEREAS, on December 28, 2005, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Countyof Morris (Freeholders) adopted Resolution #18 which authorized the execution ofthe HOME Investment Partnerships Program subgrant agreement with the HousingPartnership for Morris County (Housing Partnership) for a Construction of HousingGrant in the amount of $225,000;

WHEREAS, construction of the housing is proposed for 30-32 Spring Street,Dover, NJ (Spring Street Project);

WHEREAS, additional funding in the amount of $115,000 was made available tosupplement the original funding for the subgrant agreement and on September 27,2006 the Freeholders adopted Resolution #14 which authorized the execution of theamended subgrant agreement with the Housing Partnership;

WHEREAS, on October 15, 2012 the Housing Partnership entered into aMemorandum of Agreement (Agreement) with Habitat for Humanity-Morris (Habitat),wherein Habitat agreed to assume responsibility for management of the Spring Streetproject;

WHEREAS, the Division of Community Development has corresponded with the USDepartment of Housing and Urban Development regularly, providing status reports onthe Spring Street Project and gaining authority to transfer subgrant agreement fromthe Housing Partnership to Habitat;

WHEREAS, the Executive Directors from both the Housing Partnership andHabitat have agreed to transfer the Spring Street Project subgrant agreement fromthe Housing Partnership to Habitat;

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

1. The Director is hereby authorized to sign and execute a HOME InvestmentPartnerships Program subgrant agreement with Habitat for Humanity-Morris

for the Spring Street Project Construction of Housing Grant in the amountof $174,963.53, which is the remaining unspent balance.

2. This Resolution hereby replaces Freeholder Resolutions #18 datedDecember 28, 2005 and #14 dated September 27, 2006.

3. This resolution takes effect immediately.

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(9)WHEREAS, as per resolution #25 passed on August 22, 2012 the Director of the

Board of Chosen Freeholders, on behalf of the Division of Community Development,was authorized to sign and execute a subgrant agreement with the followingsubgrantee and whereas it has been necessary to amend the allocation of funds asfollows:

EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM

FROM:ESG12 ShelterFamily Promise/Morris County 18/12-1185(E) $35,000

TO:ESG12 Homeless Prevention 18/12-1186(B) $35,000Family Promise/Morris County

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

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(10)WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris has reviewed

and agrees to accept an Easement Deed (“Deed”) between H. Snono Gas, L.L.C., whoseaddress is 177 Lakeside Boulevard, Landing, New Jersey 07850 (Grantor) and theCounty of Morris, having its principal address at Court Street, P.O. Box 900,Morristown, New Jersey 07963-0900 (Grantee) which Deed conveys easements on theproperty known as Tax Block No. 24, Lot No. 2, located in the Township of Roxbury,and State of New Jersey, more particularly described in the attached Deed, a copy

of which is on file in the Office of the Morris County Administrator.

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

1. The Deed between H. Snono Gas, L.L.C., whose address is 177 LakesideBoulevard, Landing, New Jersey 07850 (Grantor) and the County of Morrishaving its principal address at Court Street, PO Box 900, Morristown,

New Jersey 07963-0900 (Grantee) which Deed conveys easements on theproperty known as Tax Block No. 24, Lot No. 2, located in the Townshipof Roxbury, and State of New Jersey, more particularly described inthe attached Deed, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the MorrisCounty Administrator, be and is herewith accepted.

2. The Clerk of the Board shall record the signed Deed with the Office ofthe Morris County Clerk.

3. The within resolution shall take effect immediately.

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(11)

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Professional Engineering Consultants toprovide assistance to the Morris County Department of Public Works, EngineeringDivision, with Construction Inspection (Clerk of the Works) services for bridge,road and drainage construction projects within Morris County, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, the contract needs to be awarded as a “Professional Service” inaccordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) et seq. through a fair and open processpursuant 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 as follows:

1. The agreement between the County of Morris and

Cherry Weber & Associates, P.C. Keller & Kirkpatrick, Inc.755 Memorial Parkway, Suite 110 301 Gibraltar Drive, suite 2APhillipsburg, NJ 08865 Morris Plains, NJ 07950Account #: 04-216-55-953269-909 Account #: 04-216-55-953269-909Amount: $110,240 (for 1 inspector) Amount: $216,320 (for 2 inspectors)

Contract Term: August 26, 2013 through August 22, 2014

for the aforesaid services, a copy of which is on file at the Morris CountyPurchasing Division and is made a part hereof by reference, is hereby approvedand shall be entered into by this Board.

2. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorizedto execute said agreement conditioned upon the contractor’s compliancewithin 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 thelaw.

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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(12)BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

With respect to recent bidding to provide an actuarial analysis of MorrisCounty’s self insured General Liability, Automobile Liability and Physical Damage,and Worker’s Compensation exposures in accordance with the terms, conditions, andspecifications in this Request for Proposal. In addition, a separate review of theEmployment Related Practices claims from the remaining general liability claimsshall be part of the general liability actuarial review, a contract is herebyawarded to the most responsible bidder as follows:

Huggins Actuarial Services, Inc.111 Veterans Square, 2nd FloorMedia, PA 19063

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Amount: $4,750.00Account#: 70-201-23-212105-440 (Insurance Fund)Term: August 14, 2013 through August 13, 2014

1. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availability

of Funds.

2. The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute said contractas prepared by County Counsel.

3. The resolution shall take effect immediately.


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(13)WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris by

Resolution #11 adopted October 10, 2012, awarded a professional contract toBollinger, Inc., of Short Hills, New Jersey to provide Insurance Broker Servicesto the Morris County Insurance Fund and;

WHEREAS, the contract provides an option to extend for an additional one (1)year term and;

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County of Morris to exercise theoption to extend the contract for an additional (1) year, under the same terms andconditions as agreeable to both parties;

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

Bollinger, Inc.101 JFK ParkwayShort Hills, NJ 07078Amount: $95,000.00Acct: 70-201-23-212105-021Term: October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014

Be renewed for an additional one (1) year.

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 6 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 thelaw.


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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(14)

WHEREAS, on November 12, 2012, the County of Morris entered into an agreementwith SmithSurveying, Inc., for professional surveying services relative to the Howand Wendover-Deneufville Farms in Mendham Township; and,

WHEREAS, the original amount of the agreement was for $8,350.00 and the termof the agreement was five months after the award of contract; and,

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to amend the aforesaid agreement byincreasing the dollar amount by $1,793.75 to $10,143.75 and extending the term ofthe agreement to July 12, 2013; and,

WHEREAS, SmithSurveying, Inc. has agreed to perform the services; and,

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WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law {N.J.S.A.40A:11-5 (1)(a)(i)} requiresthat the resolution authorizing the award of contract for “Professional Services”without competitive bidding, and the contract must be available for publicinspection;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the

county of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The amendment to the agreement between the County of Morris andSmithSurveying, Inc., 28 Schuyler Place, Morristown, NJ 07960,increasing the amount and extending the term as set forth above, anda copy of which is on file in the Office of the County Purchasing Agentmade 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 #67571, reflecting the increase in the amount ofthe aforesaid agreement to $10,143.75 and extension of the term toJuly 12, 2013, and charging account number 13-290-56-580550-888for the aforesaid increase.


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

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WHEREAS, an emergency condition exists affecting the safety and healthof citizens of Morris County due to the existing inlet on Lakeside Boulevardin Roxbury Township;

WHEREAS, the inlet had to be replaced to alleviate this emergency situation;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris as follows:

1. The action of the Purchasing Agent, in authorizing the performance of thework during this emergency condition pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6, ishereby approved, ratified and confirmed.

2. A contract is awarded to:

Reivax Constructions Corp.356 Thomas StreetNewark NJ 07114Amount: $8,500.00Vendor #20346

Said amount shall be charged to Account #04-216-55-953098-940


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2. 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.

Dell Marketing LP Information TechnologyOne Dell Way 04-216-55-962267-955

Round Rock TX 78682 Amount: $3,526.44NJSC#A77003

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Royal Communications Inc. Law & Public Safety244 East Union Turnpike 01-201-25-252105-072Wharton NJ 07885 Amount: $2,575.00NJSC#A83898

Verizon Cabs Law & Public Safety

P O Box 37205 01-201-31-430100-146Baltimore MD 21297-3205 Amount: $5,841.99NJSC#A82583

Verizon Business Law & Public Safety500 Technology Dr 01-201-31-430100-146Weldon Spring MO 63304 Amount: $5,037.10NJSC#A43338

Dell Marketing LP County ClerkOne Dell Way 13-290-56-578401-888Round Rock TX 78682 Amount: $12,930.84NJSC#A70256

Motorola Law & Public Safety244 East Union Tpk. 13-290-56-578901-888Wharton NJ 07885 Amount: $6,147.80NJSC#A83909

EDI Employment & Training115 Stryker Lane 02-213-41-741015-392Hillsborough NJ 08844-1909 Amount: $3,732.96NJSC#A81606

SHI International Co. Information Technology290 Davidson Avenue Split Accounts:Somerset NJ 08873 Amount:$12,334.26

NJSC#A7756004-216-55-962267-955 $4,033.2604-216-55-962267-955 $8,301.00

Verizon Wireless Prosecutor’s Office20 Alexander Drive 01-201-25-275100-031Wallingford CT 06492-9812 Amount: $6,086.09NJSC#A43338

Schindler Elevator Co. Morris View Healthcare20 Whippany Rd 01-201-27-350110-044Morristown NJ 07960 Amount: $2,045.33Leading Age

Consalidated Steel Weights & Measures316 North 12th Street 13-290-56-575801-888Kenilworth NJ 07033 Amount: $7,920.00NJSC#A74881

Verizon Communication Center303 Walnut Street 01-201-31-430100-146Harrisburg PA 17101 Amount: $10,305.75NJSC#A43338

Medline Industries Inc. Morris View HealthcareOne Medline Place 01-201-27-350130-046Mundelein IL 60060 Amount: $3,456.82

BM 07119

Tilcon New York Inc. Road Division625 Mt Hope Rd 01-201-26-290100-222Wharton NJ 07885 Amount: $3,159.42Co-op#5

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WHEREAS, the County is eligible to receive Federal funds available

through the Department of Housing and urban Development; and,

WHEREAS, the 2013 awards that the county has been designated to receive

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from the Department of Housing and Urban Development include:

$1,703,655 in Community Development Block Grant program funds$115,039 in Emergency Solutions Grant program funds$608,543 in HOME Investment Partnerships program funds, and,

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requiresgrant agreements and certifications to be executed prior to the release of funds;

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

1. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morrisand such other responsible and appropriate officials are herebyauthorized and directed to execute on behalf of the County of Morrissuch grant agreements and certifications as may be required under theRules and Regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment.

2. The Director of Finance and County Treasurer is hereby authorized toaccept the above funds, crediting the appropriate accounts andissue appropriate Certificates of Availability of Funds per thisresolution.

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WHEREAS, on May 23, 2012 in accordance with Resolution #39, the Board ofChosen Freeholders (“Board”) granted Preliminary Approval for flood mitigationacquisition funding to the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills Fast Track application

for national disaster #4021, Hurricane Irene, to cover 25% cost share and softcost reimbursement, including the parcel located at 67 Lake Shore Drive, Block 552,Lot 1 (“property”). The remaining 75% cost share will be provided by a HazardMitigation Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and

WHEREAS, the County Treasurer(“Treasurer”) has issued a Certificate ofAvailability of Funds designated as #64804 for the property; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills (“Grantee”) has provided theBoard an executed Grant Agreement and requests the 25% cost share in an amount notto exceed $45,607 for the purchase of the property; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to authorize the Treasurer to draw county fundsin the amount requested by the Grantee for the acquisition of said parcel.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen freeholders of the Countyof Morris in the state of New Jersey as follows:

1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant not to exceed $45,607from the Morris County Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund tothe Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills for the flood mitigation projectentitled “Parsippany 4021”, and specifically for the parcel located at 67Lake Shore Drive, Block 552, Lot 1.

2. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorizedto sign and execute an agreement for the aforesaid grant, and the Clerkto attest to the same, a copy of which is on file in the office of the

Department of Planning & Development made a part hereof by reference.

3. That the Board of Chosen Freeholders accepts the dedication of anyfacilities under County jurisdiction, including but not limited tosight triangle easements, bridge maintenance easements and roadwaydedications (per official map) as required by the grant agreement.

4. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to process payment to theGrantee or its designated agent as directed by the office of theDepartment of Planning & Development, all in accordance with thisresolution.


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(19)Whereas, on January 4, 2013 the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of

Morris, adopted Resolution #62 which authorized the execution of fiscal yearSubgrant Agreements on behalf of the Morris/Sussex/Warren Service Delivery Area tobe funded under Workforce Investment Act or the Work First New Jersey program; and,

Whereas, the aforesaid resolution accordingly authorized an IndividualSubgrant Agreement with HoHoKus Hackensack School of Business, 250 Moore Street,Hackensack, New Jersey 07601; and,

Whereas, effective June 11, 2013 said organization has changed their name toEastwick College Hackensack Campus and is operating under the new name, inaccordance with a letter dated June 11, 2013th , copies of which are on file at theMorris County Office of the Purchasing Agent and are made a part hereof byreference.

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris in the State of New Jersey that the Treasurer is hereby authorizedto issue an amended Certificate of Availability of Funds #’s 61269 relative to theaccount #02-213-41-742010-392 reflecting said change.


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WHEREAS, the Workforce Investment Board and Employment and Training Servicesare legally required to provide employment and training services, includingWorkforce Investment Act (WIA) youth programs in Morris, Sussex, and WarrenCounties; and

WHEREAS, NewBridge Services, Project Self-Sufficiency, and PhillipsburgSchool Based Youth Services were selected as a result of a Request for Proposalprocess to provide WIA Out-of-School Youth Services in Morris Sussex, and Warrencounties, respectively, for the period July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014;

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

1. NEWSER-14M-WIA with NewBridge Services, Inc. for $165,695PSS3316-14Y-WIA with Project Self-Sufficiency of Sussex County,Inc. for $130,470PHILS-14Y-WIA with Phillipsburg School Based Youth Services for$106,000

2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue three vendor-specificCertificates of Availability of Funds charging Employment & TrainingServices Account No. 02-213-41-742520-391 in the amounts noted abovefor each of the respective contracts, copies of which are on filein the Office of Employment and Training Services.

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(21)BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris

in the State of New Jersey that the Director of Finance and County Treasurer ishereby authorized to accept a County Environmental Health Grant of $106,760.00 fromthe New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for the year 2013. crediting

the appropriate account, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the MorrisCounty Department of Law and Public Safety and made a part hereof by reference.

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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 Division

of 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

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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 budgetof the year 2013 as referenced below:

Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of Community AffairsAmount: $6,464.00

Appropriation Title: LIHEAP CWA AdministrationAmount: $6,464.00

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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(23)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




Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of Community AffairsAmount: $4,310.00

Appropriation Title: Universal Service Fund – CWA AdministrationAmount: $4,310.00

Local Match – Source:_______________________________ Amount:$_________


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RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF ANY SPECIAL

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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




Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of Environmental ProtectionAmount: $106,760.00

Appropriation Title: 2013 County Environmental Health Act (CEHA)Amount: $106,760.00

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 the

Division of Local Government Services.

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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 Law and Public SafetyAmount: $13,259.00

Appropriation Title: Juvenile Accountability Block GrantAmount: $13,259.00


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 the

Division of Local Government Services.

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(26)RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF ANY SPECIAL







Appropriation Title: State Community Partnership GrantAmount: $507,924.00



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

Agreement dated as of August 1, 2011 (the “Original Lease Agreement”) as amendedand supplemented by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement dated as ofJune 1, 2012 (the “Lease Amendment No. 1” and together with the Original LeaseAgreement, the “Lease Agreement”) by and between The Morris County ImprovementAuthority (the “Authority”) and the County of Morris, New Jersey, and (ii) Section5.02 of the Authority’s bond resolution entitled "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THEISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS OF THE MORRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY" dulyadopted by the Authority on July 20, 2011 as amended and supplemented by aCertificate of an Authorized Officer of the Authority dated August 30, 2011, asfurther amended and supplemented by a Certificate of an Authorized Officer of theAuthority dated June 28, 2012 collectively, the “Lease Revenue Bond Resolution”,U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the holders of the captioned bonds(the “Bonds”), is hereby requested to pay from moneys on deposit in the AcquisitionFund bills associated with the Public Safety Academy project

Block 7, Lot 2 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, and

WHEREAS, Requisition Number 4 in the amount of $197,543.99, payable toAPS Contracting, Inc. is being sent to U.S. Bank on August 15, 2013.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the action of the Treasurer in submittingthe bill for payment, to the Trustee U.S. Bank, as approved by the Director ofEngineering, is hereby approved.

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Agreement dated as of August 1, 2011 (the “Original Lease Agreement”) as amendedand supplemented by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement dated as of

June 1, 2012 (the “Lease Amendment No. 1” and together with the Original LeaseAgreement, the “Lease Agreement”) by and between The Morris County ImprovementAuthority (the “Authority”) and the County of Morris, New Jersey, and (ii) Section

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5.02 of the Authority’s bond resolution entitled "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THEISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS OF THE MORRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY" dulyadopted by the Authority on July 20, 2011 as amended and supplemented by aCertificate of an Authorized Officer of the Authority dated August 30, 2011, asfurther amended and supplemented by a Certificate of an Authorized Officer of theAuthority dated June 28, 2012 collectively, the “Lease Revenue Bond Resolution”,

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the holders of the captioned bonds(the “Bonds”), is hereby requested to pay from moneys on deposit in the AcquisitionFund bills associated with the Public Safety Academy project


WHEREAS, Requisition Number 5 in the amount of $1,870.04, payable toCarousel Industries of North America is being sent to U.S. Bank on August 15, 2013.


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WHEREAS, pursuant to (i) Section 510(c) of that certain Lease PurchaseAgreement dated as of August 1, 2011 (the “Original Lease Agreement”) as amendedand supplemented by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement dated as ofJune 1, 2012 (the “Lease Amendment No. 1” and together with the Original LeaseAgreement, the “Lease Agreement”) by and between The Morris County ImprovementAuthority (the “Authority”) and the County of Morris, New Jersey, and (ii) Section5.02 of the Authority’s bond resolution entitled "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THEISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS OF THE MORRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY" dulyadopted by the Authority on July 20, 2011 as amended and supplemented by aCertificate of an Authorized Officer of the Authority dated August 30, 2011, as

further amended and supplemented by a Certificate of an Authorized Officer of theAuthority dated June 28, 2012 collectively, the “Lease Revenue Bond Resolution”,U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the holders of the captioned bonds(the “Bonds”), is hereby requested to pay from moneys on deposit in the AcquisitionFund bills associated with the Public Safety Academy project


WHEREAS, Requisition Number 6 in the amount of $186,252.73, payable to BFIis being sent to U.S. Bank on August 15, 2013.


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WHEREAS, pursuant to (i) Section 510(c) of that certain Lease PurchaseAgreement dated as of August 1, 2011 (the “Original Lease Agreement”) as amendedand supplemented by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement dated as ofJune 1, 2012 (the “Lease Amendment No. 1” and together with the Original LeaseAgreement, the “Lease Agreement”) by and between The Morris County ImprovementAuthority (the “Authority”) and the County of Morris, New Jersey, and (ii) Section5.02 of the Authority’s bond resolution entitled "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THEISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS OF THE MORRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY" duly

adopted by the Authority on July 20, 2011 as amended and supplemented by aCertificate of an Authorized Officer of the Authority dated August 30, 2011, asfurther amended and supplemented by a Certificate of an Authorized Officer of theAuthority dated June 28, 2012 collectively, the “Lease Revenue Bond Resolution”,U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the holders of the captioned bonds(the “Bonds”), is hereby requested to pay from moneys on deposit in the AcquisitionFund bills associated with the Public Safety Academy project


WHEREAS, Requisition Number 7 in the amount of $36,455.79, payable to BFIis being sent to U.S. Bank on August 15, 2013.


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Agreement dated as of August 1, 2011 (the “Original Lease Agreement”) as amended

and supplemented by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement dated as ofJune 1, 2012 (the “Lease Amendment No. 1” and together with the Original LeaseAgreement, the “Lease Agreement”) by and between The Morris County ImprovementAuthority (the “Authority”) and the County of Morris, New Jersey, and (ii) Section5.02 of the Authority’s bond resolution entitled "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THEISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS OF THE MORRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY" dulyadopted by the Authority on July 20, 2011 as amended and supplemented by aCertificate of an Authorized Officer of the Authority dated August 30, 2011, asfurther amended and supplemented by a Certificate of an Authorized Officer of theAuthority dated June 28, 2012 collectively, the “Lease Revenue Bond Resolution”,U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the holders of the captioned bonds(the “Bonds”), is hereby requested to pay from moneys on deposit in the AcquisitionFund bills associated with the Public Safety Academy project


WHEREAS, Requisition Number 8 in the amount of $3,745.80, payable toFixture Furniture c/o BFI is being sent to U.S. Bank on August 15, 2013.


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WHEREAS, the County of Morris has a PCARD program with Bank of America and

WHEREAS, transactions were processed through the program during the monthof July 2013, as per the attached documentation.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that authorization is hereby given tothe Treasurers office to process payment to Bank of America by the due dateof 8/25/2013 in the total amount of $1,685.46.

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(33)WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has been advised that the following Payroll

check is stale dated and payment has been stopped on same,

CHECK # DATE AMOUNT PAYEE ACCOUNT BANK

239608 08/31/12 $284.96 Jennifer Mahon Payroll Valley National

AND WHEREAS, the Payee’s last name has changed since issuance of the abovecheck.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body that the County Treasurer ishereby authorized to reissue the above in the following manner:

AMOUNT PAYEE ACCOUNT BANK

$284.96 Jennifer Dalrymple Payroll Valley National

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(34)WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has been advised that a tax lien has been

filed against vendor number 19134 and whereas bills to this vendor havebeen submitted as follows:

DATE AMOUNT ACCOUNT BANK

07/24/13 $1,629.18 Centralized Disbursement Bank of America

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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body that the County Treasurerbe authorized to process the above to the United States Treasury to satisfy thelien.

AMOUNT PAYEE ACCOUNT BANK

$1,629.18 United States Centralized Disbursement Bank of AmericaTreasury

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(35)WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has been advised that the following check is

no longer needed and has been voided,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized toredeposit the following check.

CHECK# DATE AMOUNT PAYEE ACCOUNT BANK 364825 06/12/13 $819.38 Widmer Time Centralized Bank of America

Recorder Co., Inc. Disbursement

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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morrisin the State of New Jersey that the Director of Finance & County Treasurer ishereby authorized to reclassify the following payment as follows:

CHECK# DATE PAYEE AMOUNT FROM TO

359588 02/13/13 Morris County $1,700.00 01-201-20-180105-286 01-201-20-180120-039(partial) Chamber of Commerce

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In accordance with the authorization to pay per Chapter 127 P.L. 1985, thefollowing checks have been issued by the County Treasurer:

DATE CHECK NO. PAYEE ACCOUNT AMOUNT

07/18/13 365910 Sojourn Institute, LLC 01-201-20-105100-039 $950.0007/18/13 365911 Sojourn Institute, LLC 01-201-20-105100-039 $950.00

07/22/13 365912 U.S. Life Insurance Co. 02-213-41-742010-391 $472.0407/22/13 365912 U.S. Life Insurance Co. 02-213-41-742005-391 $198.2607/22/13 365912 U.S. Life Insurance Co. 02-213-41-742020-391 $122.7307/22/13 365912 U.S. Life Insurance Co. 02-213-41-741015-392 $ 94.4107/22/13 365912 U.S. Life Insurance Co. 02-213-41-741020-392 $ 56.6407/30/13 366359 Treasurer, State of 01-201-20-165100-084 $136.00

New Jersey

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

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(38)BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the following Capital Improvement Balances,

be and are hereby cancelled:

ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

953221 Initial Costs of Renovation of the $348,503.65Central Avenue Complex to HouseProposed Users Including Utility Upgrades

953099 Replacement of Administration & Records $285,913.07Building Generator and Fire SuppressionSystem

953104 Completion of Detailed Plans and $ 99,369.47Specifications for the Utilization

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of Vacant Space at Morris View

953183 Renovation of the Central Avenue $431,501.13Complex at Greystone Park toAccommodate Various Users Including AllWork and Materials Therefore and

Incidental Thereto

953220 Acquisition of Replacement Vehicles and $1,462.87Equipment for the Department of Public Works-Roads/Bridges and Motor Service Center Divisions

955201 Improvement to Morris View Healthcare Center $3,641.92

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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris inthe State of New Jersey that the Director of the Department of Law and PublicSafety is hereby authorized to submit a grant application by way of SAGE, to theNew Jersey Department of Health for a grant of $14,823.00 for the period July 1,2013 through June 30, 2014 for continued Right to Know Funding, a copy of which ison file in the Office of the Director of Law and Public Safety and made a parthereof by reference.

The Director of Finance and County Treasurer is hereby authorized to acceptthe aforesaid funds, crediting the appropriate account.

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WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris hasdiscussed the need to adopt a Plan Amendment to the Morris County Solid WasteManagement Plan (MCSWMP) dated July, 2013 for the request by County Concrete Corp.for the inclusion of a Class “B” concrete recycling facility to be located at 50Railroad Avenue, Block 2501, Lot No. 1, in the Township of Roxbury, Morris County,New Jersey.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the

County of Morris as follows:

1. The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris directs itsClerk, County Counsel and Solid Waste Coordinator to take all necessary

steps so that a hearing will be held on September 11, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.on an amendment to the Morris County Solid Waste Management Plan datedJuly, 2013 by County Concrete Corp. for the inclusion of a Class “B”concrete recycling facility to be located at 50 Railroad Avenue,Block 2501, Lot No. 1, in the Township of Roxbury, Morris County,New Jersey.


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WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on December 12, 2012 for retaining

wall replacement along Sussex Avenue in Morris Township; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to decrease saidcontract due to restored property and added privacy trees, no police were used, allwork done off roadway;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local PublicContracts Regulations, contract modification as detailed on “Contract Change OrderRequest” No. 1-69419 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: Andy Matt, Inc.PO Box 461

Wharton, New Jersey 07885

2. Item: Restore property, no police were used.

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3. Decrease in Cost: $ -1,805.00

4. New Contract Total $ 80,105.00

5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has been

proved by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates the#04-216-55-953165-951 (-$1,910.00) and said account shall be

charged.

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


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WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on April 10, 2013 for milling and resurfacingof James Street in Harding Township; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to decrease saidcontract due to conform to as built quantities;


1. Vendor: Schifano Construction Corp.One Smalley Avenue

Middlesex, New Jersey 08846

2. Item: Conform to as built quantities



5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has beenproved by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates theavailability of funds is as listed in Account #02-213-41-864295-391(-$16,696.52) and Account #04-216-55-953165-951 (-$3,462.50) and saidaccounts shall be credited.

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


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(43)WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on January 1, 2013 for ultra low sulfur

diesel fuel; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said

contract in response to the need for additional fuel purchases throughDecember 31, 2013.


1. Vendor: National Fuel Oil, Inc.175 Orange StreetNewark, NJ 07103

2. Item: Additional fuel through December 31, 2013

3. Increase in Cost: $ 220,000.00

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5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has beenproved by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates theavailability of funds is as listed in Account 01-201-31-430100-135 andsaid account shall be charged.

6. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorizedto execute said contract modification.


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WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on June 14, 2013 for building controlupgrades at various County buildings; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase saidcontract in response to labor for certified Carrier technicians to work on theCounty-Wide Carrier Comfort Network (CNN).


1. Vendor: Automated Building Controls3320 Route 66Neptune, NJ 07753

2. Item: Building control upgrades to various Countybuildings

3. Increase in Cost: $ 50,000.00


5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has been provedby the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates the availability offunds is as listed in Account #04-216-55-953309-951 and said account shall becharged.

6. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorizedto execute said contract modification.


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WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on November 12, 2012 for milling andresurfacing of 2012 various paving projects; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to decrease saidcontract to conform to as built quantities;


1. Vendor: Schifano Construction Corp.One Smalley AvenueMiddlesex, NJ 08846

2. Item: Conform to as built quantities



5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has been proved

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by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates the availabilityof funds is as listed in Account #02-213-41-864295-391 (-$8,041.38) andAccount #04-216-55-953165-951 (-$9,381.61) and said accounts shall becredited.

6. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized

to execute said contract modification.


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(46)WHEREAS, on September 12th, 2012 by Resolution #39 a contract for Medical

Supplies & OTC Supplies, for Morris County Correctional Facility was awarded tothe lowest responsible bidder, Moore Medical, LLC and,

WHEREAS, the specifications provided an option for renewal for one year and,

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County to exercise said option,now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that said contract with, Moore Medical, LLC be renewed asfollows:

Moore Medical, LLC1690 New Britain AvenueFarmington CT 06032-3112Term: September 1st, 2013 thru August 31st, 2014Budget: 01-201-25-280100-189Amount: $25,000.00Dept: MC Correctional FacilityVendor#16273

1. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availabilityof Funds charging the appropriate department account for amountsreflecting all liabilities to be incurred through March 31, 2014, inaccordance with N.J.R. 3644, 5:34-5.3 (a) (2). Upon final adoption of thebudget, a Certificate of Availability of Funds shall be issued for theremaining balance subject to the appropriation of sufficient funds.

2. The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute said contract asprepared by County Counsel.


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

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WHEREAS, on February 27th, 2013 by Resolution # 11 a contract for BoilerServices and Repairing for Morris View Healthcare Center was awarded to the lowestresponsible bidder, Miller & Chitty Company, Inc. and,

WHEREAS, the specifications provided an option for renewal for oneyear and,

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County to exercise said option,

now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that said contract with Miller & Chitty Company, Inc., berenewed as follows:

Miller & Chitty Company, Inc.135 Market StreetKenilworth NJ 07033Term: August 1st, 2013 thru July 31st, 2014Split Accounts:01-201-27-350110-044 $20,000.00 Inspection & Maintenance01-201-27-350110-262 $35,000.00 Unanticipated RepairsDept: Morris View Healthcare

1. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availabilityof Funds charging the appropriate department account for amounts reflecting

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all liabilities to be incurred through March 31, 2014, in accordance withN.J.R. 3644, 5:34-5.3 (a) (2). Upon final adoption of the budget, aCertificate of Availability of Funds shall be issued for the remainingbalance subject to the appropriation of sufficient funds.

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

prepared by County Counsel.


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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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.

Extel Communications ITD830 Bellmont Avenue 04-216-55-962308-955North Haledon NJ 07508 Amount: $29,884.00NJSC#A80807Vendor #14604


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(49)WHEREAS, Morris/Sussex/Warren Employment and Training Services (ETS) is

responsible for the operation of the Work First New Jersey Program, including JobSearch/Job Readiness programs in Morris, Sussex and Warren counties; and

WHEREAS, ETS desires to renew the Job Search/Job Readiness contracts withWorkforce Advantage and Manpower Inc. for the period July 1, 2013 to September 27,2013;

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

1) That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorizedto sign and execute, on behalf of Employment & Training Services, thefollowing agreements for the period July 1, 2013 to September 27, 2013,copies of which are on file in the office of ETS and made a part hereofby reference:

- WORKADVT-JR/JS/SE-14-WFNJ with Workforce Advantage for$16,153.00

- MANPOWER–JR/JS/SE-14-WFNJ with Manpower for $18,845.00

2) For the cost-reimbursement portion of the contracts, the County Treasureris hereby authorized to issue two vendor-specific Certificates of

Availability of Funds charging account # 02-213-1-741415-392 and account# 02-213-41-741420-392, as follows:

- For Workforce Advantage: $5,654 and $5,654, respectively,to a total of $11,308

- For Manpower: $12,600 and $1,400, respectively, to a total of$14,000.

3) For the performance-based portion of the contracts, the County Treasureris hereby authorized to issue two vendor-specific Certificates ofAvailability of Funds, each in the amount of $4,845, charging $2,960 toaccount #02-213-41-741415-392 and $1,885 to account # 02-213-41-741420-392.

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WHEREAS, the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, Inc. and theNew Jersey Institute of Technology are making available Subregional Studies Programgrants to counties; and

WHEREAS, the County of Morris has not adopted a Circulation Element to the

County Master Plan since 1992; and

WHEREAS, the County of Morris would apply $350,000.00 of matched SubregionalStudies Program grant funds to hire a consultant to assist in developing theCirculation Element; and

WHEREAS, the County of Morris has available the required local in-kind matchof $70,000.00, thereby requiring no expenditure of County funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris in the State of New Jersey authorizes the Morris County Departmentof Planning and Development’s Division of Transportation to make and submit a FY2015-2016 Subregional Studies Program grant application to the North JerseyTransportation Planning Authority for the development of the Circulation Element ofthe Morris County Master Plan.

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

1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant of $69,597 from the FY2013 Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to Mount TaborHistorical society for a project entitled J. Smith Richardson History House.

2. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorizedto sign and execute an agreement to expire on 9/25/2015 for the aforesaidgrant, and the Clerk to attest to the same, a copy of which is on filein the office of the Department of Planning & Development and made a parthereof by reference.

3. That the Treasurer issue a Certificate of Availability of Fundsindicating that funds are available from the Morris County Dedicated OpenSpace Account #13-290-56-580-550-888 and process payment to the granteeas directed by the office of the Department of Planning & Development,all in accordance with this resolution.

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1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant of $15,480 fromthe FY 2013 Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund toFirst Reformed Church of Pompton Plains for a project entitled FirstReformed Church of Pompton Plains-Contract Documents.

2. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is herebyauthorized to sign and execute an agreement to expire on9/25/2015 for the aforesaid grant, and the Clerk to attest to the

same, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Departmentof Planning & Development and made a part hereof by reference.

3. That the Treasurer issue a Certificate of Availability of Fundsindicating that funds are available from the Morris County DedicatedOpen Space Account #13-290-56-580-550-888 and process payment to thegrantee as directed by the office of the Department of Planning &Development, all in accordance with this resolution.

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1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant of $75,000 from the FY2013 Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to the MadisonBorough for a project entitled Ahrens Fox P4 Fire Truck.

2. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby

authorized to sign and execute an agreement to expire on9/25/2015 for the aforesaid grant, and the Clerk to attest to thesame, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Departmentof Planning & Development and made a part hereof by reference.


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1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant of $23,512 from the FY2013 Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund toSouth Street Theater Company for a project entitled MorristownCommunity Theater.

2. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorizedto sign and execute an agreement to expire on 9/25/2015 for the aforesaidgrant, and the Clerk to attest to the same, a copy of which is on file inthe office of the Department of Planning & Development and made a parthereof by reference.


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1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant of $281,600 from the FY2013 Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to First ReformedChurch of Pompton Plains for a project entitled First Reformed Church ofPompton Plains-Chapel Restoration.

2. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorizedto sign and execute an agreement to expire on 9/25/2015 for the aforesaidgrant, and the Clerk to attest to the same, a copy of which is on file inthe office of the Department of Planning & Development and made a parthereof by reference.


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(56)With respect to recent bidding for the Milling and Resurfacing of Green

Pond Road in Rockaway Township, Morris County, New Jersey, a contract ishereby awarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder as follows:

A.J.M. Contractors, Inc.300 Kuller RoadClifton, NJ 07011

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VENDOR ID: 25834Budgets: 02-213-41-864395-391 $408,059.24

04-216-55-953202-951 25,000.00Amount: $433,059.24

Term: All work shall be completed by September 30, 2013

Dept: Engineering

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

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


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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With respect to recent bidding for the Milling and Resurfacing of Long HillRoad in Harding Township and Main Road in Montville Township, Morris County, NewJersey, a contract is hereby awarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder asfollows:

A.J.M. Contractors, Inc.300 Kuller RoadClifton, NJ 07011VENDOR ID: 25834Amount: $518,017.83

Account: Dedicated Motor Vehicle Fines =13-290-56-575701-888

Term: All work shall be completed by September 30, 2013Dept: Engineering

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




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(58)With respect to recent bidding for the Milling and Resurfacing of Boulevard

in Pequannock Township, Morris County, New Jersey, a contract is hereby awarded tothe lowest, most responsible bidder as follows:

A.J.M. Contractors, Inc.300 Kuller RoadClifton, NJ 07011

VENDOR ID: 25834Budgets: 02-213-41-864395-391 $494,373.97

04-216-55-953202-951 30,000.00Amount: $524,373.97


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



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With respect to recent bidding for the Milling and Resurfacing of WestHanover Avenue in Randolph Township, Morris County, New Jersey, a contract ishereby awarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder as follows:

A.J.M. Contractors, Inc.300 Kuller RoadClifton, NJ 07011VENDOR ID: 25834Budgets: 02-213-41-864395-391 $577,154.63

04-216-55-953202-951 35,000.00Amount: $612,154.63


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




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(60)With respect to recent bidding for the Milling and Resurfacing of Berkshire

Valley Road, Township of Jefferson, Morris County, New Jersey, a contract is herebyawarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder as follows:

Tilcon New York, Inc.625 Mt. Hope RoadWharton, NJ 07885VENDOR ID: 122Amount: $477,888.00Account #: 04-216-55-953202-951


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




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WHEREAS, on November 10, 2010, the County of Morris entered into anagreement with The Musial Group, p.a. for engineering design services to thePhase II rehabilitation of the Central Avenue Complex Building; and,

WHEREAS, the original amount of the agreement was for $178,065.00 and theterm of the agreement was for the period November 10, 2010 through November 9,2011; and,

WHEREAS, the aforesaid agreement was amended on December 14, 2011,increasing it by $32,000.00 to $210,065.00 and extending the term of the agreementto December 12, 2012; and,

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WHEREAS, the aforesaid agreement was amended again on December 12, 2012,increasing the agreement by $15,000.00 to $225,065.00 and extending the term ofthe agreement to April 30, 2013; and,

WHEREAS, it has again become necessary to again amend the aforesaid agreement

increasing the contract amount by $25,000.00 to 250,065.00 and extend the agreementto September 30, 2013; and,

WHEREAS, The Musial Group, p.a. 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 “ProfessionalServices” without competitive bidding, and the contract itself must be availablefor 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 The MusialGroup, p.a. 191 Mill Lane, Mountainside, N.J. 07092, increasing the amountand extending the term as set forth above, a copy of which is on file inthe office of the County Purchasing Agent and made a part hereof byreference, is hereby approved 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 Funds #26720, reflecting the increase in the amount of theaforesaid agreement to $250,065.00, charging account number 04-216-55-953146-909 for the increase, and extending the term of the CAF as specified

above.

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

5. An official notice of this action shall be published in accordance with thelaw.

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WHEREAS, on December 17, 2012, the Morris County Sheriff was issued a noticeof a subgrant award for $1,949.99 under the FY12 Paul Coverdell Forensic ScienceImprovement Grant Program Subgrant # 12-PC-04, CFDA NO. 16.742 from the New JerseyDepartment of Law and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General; and,

WHEREAS, on July 30, 2013, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office submitted thesubgrant award for the above funds;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris in the State of New Jersey that the Board endorses the action ofthe Morris County Sheriff in submitting the aforesaid subgrant; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance and County Treasurer ishereby authorized to accept the aforesaid funds, crediting the appropriate account.

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(63)WHEREAS, the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act, N.J.S.A.13:20-1

et seq., (the Act) was signed into law on August 10, 2004; and

WHEREAS, the Act divides the Highlands Region into two separate areasidentified as the Preservation area and the Planning area; and

WHEREAS, 39% of the entire area of Morris County is within the PreservationArea where development of any kind is severely restricted; and there aremunicipalities that are almost entirely within the Preservation Area, such asthe Borough of Kinnelon with almost 98% of the municipality in the Preservation

Area; and

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WHEREAS, Section 30 (C.13:20-28) of the Act, provides numerous exemptionsfrom the provisions of the Act and NJDEP Highlands regulations to alleviatehardship and provide essential facilities; and

WHEREAS, the list of exemptions includes any improvements to an existingpublic or private school that would allow the construction of recreational

facilities; however, this exemption does not include county or municipalfacilities; and

WHEREAS, municipalities, such as the Borough of Kinnelon, that are entirelyor almost entirely within the Preservation Area, have no or little opportunitiesfor constructing and expanding recreational facilities, such as athletic fields,to meet existing and future demands; and

WHEREAS; the County of Morris and its municipalities are recognized asleaders in the protection of lands for active and passive recreational purposesand resource protection having preserved over 21,000 acres to date; and

WHEREAS, the Act’s restrictions in the Preservation Area make it nearlyimpossible for municipalities to provide for the active recreational needs ofits residents that improve health and enhance the community’s quality of life; and

WHEREAS, Assembly Bill A3541 that would provide an exemption for theconstruction by a local government of synthetic turf fields that would allow foron-site water recharge was passed by the General Assembly and received in theSenate on June 24, 2013.

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 County of Morris urges the Senate to post Assembly Bill A3541 for avote at its next voting session and to place A3541 in its current form.

2. Copies of this resolution are to be sent to the Honorable Governor ofthe State of New Jersey, Chris Christie, all our local Morris CountyLegislators, the President of the Senate, the Chairman of the SenateEnvironment and Energy Committee, and the Boards of Chosen Freeholdersof the seven counties in the Highlands Region and all Morris Countymunicipalities in the Preservation Area, urging them to adopt similarresolutions.

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(64)With respect to recent bidding for the Milling and Resurfacing of

Ridgedale Avenue in the Township of East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, a

contract is hereby awarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder as follows:

Schifano Construction Corp.One Smalley Ave.Middlesex, NJ 08846VENDOR ID: 17546Budget: 02-213-41-864395-391 $524,368.80“ “ 04-216-55-953202-951 35,000.00Total Amount: $559,368.00


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

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




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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 the

time of the adoption of the budget, and





Appropriation Title: SART/SANE ProgramAmount: $71,905.00



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RESOLUTION APPROVING A ROAD WIDENING EASEMENT ACQUISITION OF TAX BLOCK 97,PART OF LOTS 23 and 24, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1207-1209 SUSSEX TURNPIKE AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $18,800.00 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 widening easementis necessary for public purposes and that the County must acquire the part ofreal property described as Tax Block 97, Part of Lots 23 and 24, on the Tax Mapof the Township of Randolph, commonly known as 1207 - 1209 Sussex Turnpike; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris in the State of New Jersey that it is necessary, required,desirable, in the public interest and in the best interests of the County that itacquire a road widening easement of the property herein described as Tax Block 97,part of Lots 23 and 24, in the Township of Randolph, commonly known as 1207 –1209 Sussex Turnpike, and more particularly 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 the Countyof Morris and all other public and utility easements, recorded or unrecorded,affecting the herein described premises.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appraisal report dated July 15, 2013,prepared by the review appraiser Robert Schwarz, MAI, Harry L. Schwarz & Co.,valuing the property to be acquired at $18,800.00, is hereby approved; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Morris County Counsel or such person(s) asdirected by him, be and is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to negotiatefor and on behalf of the County with the owner(s) of the hereinabove described realproperty for the acquisition thereof by the County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event that such Counsel is unable to agreewith the owner(s) of the aforementioned real property as to the compensation to bepaid therefore, free and clear of all liens of lienholders, then said Counsel is

hereby authorized to institute condemnation proceedings in the name and for thebenefit of the County in accordance with the eminent domain laws of the State of

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New Jersey for the acquisition of the real property hereinabove described, and toinstitute such proceedings at the cost and expense of the County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby authorized the sum of EighteenThousand, Eight Hundred ($18,800.00) Dollars for the necessary order of taking toacquire 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 Eighteen Thousand,Eight Hundred Dollars ($18,800.00) Dollars made payable to the firm of Waters,McPherson, McNeill, P.C. Trust Account; and

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

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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.

Enterasys ITD9 Northeastern Blvd 04-216-55-962308-955Salem NH 03079 Amount: $47,370.00NJSC#A73982Vendor #1335


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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.

Wescom Solutions Inc. ITD6975 Creditview Road Unit 4 04-216-55-962308-955Mississaga ON L5N 8E9 Amount: $57,349.32Leading Age

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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTIONS AND PERMANENTSLOPE EASEMENTS IN TAX BLOCK 30201, LOT 2 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BOONTON,

COMMONLY KNOWN AS 425 POWERVILLE ROAD, AND APPROPRIATING THE ADITIONAL SUM OF$11,980.00 THEREFORE FROM CAPITAL ACCOUNT NUMBER 04-216-55-953165-951,

WHEREAS, by Resolution dated October 10, 2012 the Board of Chosen Freeholdersof the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey determined that a propertyacquisition is necessary for public purposes and that the County must acquire aninterest in real property described as part of Tax Block 30201, Lot 2 and part ofBlock 30401, Lot 1, on the Tax Map of the Township of Boonton, commonly known as410 Powerville Road and 425 Powerville Road (at and near the Rockaway Valley Roadintersection) in order to construct and reconstruct the roadway and otherimprovements (hereinafter “Project”), and

WHEREAS, the October 12, 2012 Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholdersalso approved two appraisal reports prepared by Izenberg Appraisal Associatesestimating a value of $8,020.00 for the needed property acquisitions on Tax Block30201, Lot 2 and part of Block 30401, Lot 1, on the Tax Map of the Township of

Boonton, commonly known as 410 Powerville Road and 425 Powerville Road, and

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WHEREAS, the County Engineer, with Special Counsel and the outsideengineering firm, Suburban Consulting Engineers, retained by the County toprepare the plans for the Powerville Road/Rockaway Valley Road intersectionproject, and taking into consideration comments received from the owner of thesubject property, have determined that the Project should be modified so as to:(1) eliminate any acquisition on Block 30401, Lot 1, also known as 410 Powerville

Road in the Township of Boonton; and (2) modify the temporary (six months)construction and permanent slope easements on Block 30201, Lot 2, 425 PowervilleRoad in the Township of Boonton to reduce the amount of land necessary for theProject, so that the property rights needed are as set forth in the map anddescription attached as Exhibit A and

WHEREAS, Izenberg Appraisal Associates, has prepared an appraisal reportdated May 16, 2013 estimating a value of $17,650.00 for the needed temporaryconstruction and permanent slope easement acquisition at 425 Powerville Road inthe Township of Boonton, also known as Block 30201, part of Lot 2, which reflectsan increase of $9,630.00 from the amount previously estimated and approved by theFreeholders in their Resolution dated October 10, 2012, the increase being due toa change in the valuation methodology, as recommended by Special Counsel; and

WHEREAS, the owner of 425 Powerville Road has agreed to transfer the propertyinterests required by the County for the Project, provided that certain measuresare taken during construction to mitigate the impact of construction on theneighboring property, and to take other measures, including replacement oflandscaping and fencing, along with payment of $20,000.00, reflecting a settlementof the matter for an increase of $2,350.00 above the value of the easements asdetermined by Morris County’s appraisal expert, Izenberg Appraisal Associates inhis May 16, 2013 report, and;

WHEREAS Special Counsel and Morris County’s appraisal expert, Louis Izenberg,MAI (as reflected in Mr. Izenberg’s letter of August 1, 2013), have recommendedsettlement of the matter for an increase of $2,350, for a total purchase price of$20,000 for acquisition of the property interests necessary for the Project, as

it is much less than the cost of litigating a condemnation case, andrepresents a reasonable and equitable price for the easements, and

WHEREAS, the settlement and terms of the easements and construction havebeen incorporated in the attached Agreement of Sale set forth at Exhibit B, withappended transfer documents executed by the owner, including a Deed of Dedication;and

WHEREAS, County Engineering, and Special Counsel have reviewed themitigation and other measures in the Agreement of Sale attached at Exhibit B,and have indicated that the same are acceptable.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris in the State of New Jersey that it is necessary, required,desirable, in the public interest and in the best interests of the County ofMorris that it acquire the slope and temporary construction easements in theproperty herein described as Tax Block 30201, part of Lot 2, in the Township ofBoonton, commonly known as 425 Powerville Road, and more particularly describedon the attached Exhibit A, which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, andalso hereby approves entry into the Agreement of Sale attached hereto as Exhibit B.

SUBJECT, HOWEVER, to easements of the County of Morris and all other publicand utility easements, recorded or unrecorded, affecting the herein describedpremises.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appraisal report dated May 16, 2013, preparedby Izenberg Appraisal Associates, valuing the property interests to be acquiredon 425 Powerville Road (Block 30201, part of Lot 2) at $17,650.00, is hereby

approved; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the settlement of the total amount of $20,000.00for the acquisition of the easements needed for the Project, which have beenrecommended by Special Counsel and the County’s appraisal expert, Louis Izenberg,MAI, with a payment of $250 per month should the Project require a temporaryconstruction easement exceeding six months, is hereby approved; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event that such Counsel is unable to closethe sale with the owner(s) of the aforementioned real property in accordance withthe terms as set forth herein, then said Counsel is hereby authorized to institutecondemnation proceedings in the name and for the benefit of the County inaccordance with the eminent domain laws of the State of New Jersey for the

acquisition of the real property hereinabove described, and to institute suchproceedings at the cost and expense of the County, without further approval by theCounty, such approval being granted herein; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby authorized the sum of ElevenThousand Nine Hundred Eighty Dollars ($11,980.00) to be added to the Eight ThousandTwenty ($8,020.00) Dollars already authorized for the needed acquisitions, whichsum includes Nine Thousand Six Hundred Thirty to match the revised appraisalestimate of Seventeen Thousand Six Hundred Fifty ($17,650.00) Dollars, plus TwoThousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars settlement ($2,350.00) to acquire the property

interests needed, from Capital Account Number 04-216-55-953225-440. The Treasureris hereby authorized to remit a check in the sum of Eleven Thousand Nine HundredEighty Dollars ($11,980.00) made payable to the firm of Waters, McPherson, McNeill,P.C. Trust Account; and

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

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Freeholder Cabana made a motion to adopt Resolution Nos. 1 through 69.This was seconded by Freeholder Grossi. The Clerk called and recorded thefollowing vote:

YES: Freeholders Cabana(except to ABSTAIN on Res. No. 18),Cesaro (except to ABSTAIN on Res. Nos. 18, 51), Grossi,Lyon, Krickus, Scapicchio, and Director Mastrangelo (7)

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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 of Warrantsall having been approved by the proper committees of officials where legallyrequired, be and the same are hereby paid. The Schedule of Warrants designatedas Bill Resolution #15-13 is detailed below and totals $13,555,934.71 datedthis date 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, Lyon,Krickus, Scapicchio, and Director Mastrangelo (7)

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ADJOURNMENT

There was no further business. On motion by Freeholder Grossi andseconded by Freeholder Lyon, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane M. Ketchum

Clerk of the Board

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