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BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS – AUGUST 28, 2013

A regular meeting of The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County ofMorris, State of New Jersey, was held on August 28, 2013, in the FreeholderPublic Meeting Room, Administration & Records Building, Court Street,Morristown, New Jersey. The meeting began at 8:00 p.m.

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

this regular meeting held the 28th day of August, 2013 has been providedthrough resolution adopted by this Board at its Regular Meeting held at theAdministration and Records Building on February 27, 2013, to the Star Ledger,the Daily Record, and the Record through posting on the County website and byfiling a copy of same with the Morris County Clerk and the Clerk of thisBoard.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Freeholders Douglas Cabana, John Cesaro, Ann Grossi,John Krickus, Hank Lyon, David Scapicchio, andDirector Thomas Mastrangelo (7)

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

PRAYER AND FLAG SALUTE

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

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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

Freeholder Regular Meeting and Work Session Minutes from July 24, 2013

and All Meeting Minutes from August 14, 2013.

On motion by Freeholder Cabana and seconded by Freeholder Cesaro, themeeting minutes were approved. (Freeholders Grossi and Krickus abstained forJuly 24, 2013 meeting minutes because of absence.)

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COMMUNICATIONS

1. The Milton First Aid Squad in Jefferson Township is asking permission

to use Berkshire Valley Road at the intersection of Ridge Road for aCoin Toss on Saturday, August 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help raise

funds for a generator.

2. The Township of Harding Police Department is asking permission to closea section of Village Road County Route No. 646, on September 28 from7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in order to hold the New Vernon FireDepartment’s annual auction.

Request from the Road Inspection Supervisor for the following road openingpermits:

3. 13-15 – William Iellimo/B and B Custom Home Builder, to open223 Changebridge Road in Montville for new curbing.

4. 13-16 – HMR Properties, LLC to open Boonton Avenue in Kinnelon for road

widening and driveways.

On motion by Freeholder Krickus and seconded by Freeholder Lyon, thebanners and road opening requests were approved.

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ORDINANCES

SECOND READING/ADOPTION

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

the ordinance entitled ‘CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING$171,940.00 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF OFFICE FURNITURE (PHASE II) IN THE

PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE.’”

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Clerk Ketchum read the following ordinance:

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

Section 1. The purposes described in Section 2 of this Capital

Improvement Fund Ordinance are hereby authorized to be made by the County ofMorris, New Jersey. There is hereby appropriated from the CapitalImprovement Fund the sum of $171,940 for the hereinafter designated purposes.

Section 2. The purposes authorized herein are for the replacement ofoffice furniture (Phase II) in the Prosecutor’s Office.

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

Section 4. This Capital Improvement Fund Ordinance shall take effectupon final passage in publication in accordance with the law.

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

Freeholder Grossi moved that the ordinance under consideration beadopted on the second and final reading. Freeholder Cabana seconded themotion.

The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

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

ABSTAIN: Freeholder Cesaro (1)

NO: Freeholder Krickus (1)

Freeholder Grossi 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 Cabana seconded the motion,which passed with five YES votes.

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Director Mastrangelo stated: “We will now consider for final adoptionthe ordinance entitled ‘BOND ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY,

APPROPRIATING $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.’”

Clerk Ketchum read the following ordinance:

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

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

improvements or purposes stated in said Section 3, there is herebyappropriated the sum of $201,000, said sum being inclusive of allappropriations heretofore made therefor and including the sum of $10,000 asthe down payment for said improvements or purposes required by law or moreparticularly described in said Section 3 and now available therefore byvirtue of provision in the previously adopted budget or budgets of the Countyfor down payments or for capital improvement purposes.

Section 2. For the financing of said improvements or purposes and tomeet the part of said $201,000 appropriation not provided for by applicationhereunder of said down payment, negotiable bonds of the County are herebyauthorized to be issued in the principal amount of $191,000 pursuant to theLocal Bond Law of New Jersey. In anticipation of the issuance of said bonds

and to temporarily finance said improvements or purposes, negotiable notes ofthe County in the principal amount not exceeding $191,000 are hereby

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authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed bysaid Law.

Section 3. (a) The improvements hereby authorized and the purposesfor the financing of which said obligations are to be issued are for theacquisition of information technology systems, hardware, and software,

including, but not limited to, a scanner and computer system for countingabsentee ballots and associated software, including all work, materials andequipment necessary therefor and incidental thereto (all as shown on and inaccordance with the plans and specifications therefor on file in the officeof the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved).

(b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued forsaid purposes is $191,000.

(c) The estimated cost of said purposes is $201,000 which amountrepresents the initial appropriation made by the County. The excess of theappropriation of $201,000 over the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notesto be issued therefor being the amount of said $10,000 down payment for saidpurposes.

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

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

(b) The period of usefulness of said purposes within the limitationsof said Local Bond Law and according to the reasonable life thereof computedfrom the date of said bonds authorized by this bond ordinance, is 7 years.

(c) The supplemental debt statement required by said Law has beenduly made and filed in the office of the Clerk of the Board of ChosenFreeholders and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in theoffice of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in theDepartment of Community Affairs in the State of New Jersey (the “Division”),and such statement shows that the gross debt of the County as defined in saidLaw is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided for inthis bond ordinance by $191,000, and the said obligations authorized by thisbond ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Law.

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

is included in the estimated cost of said improvements.

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

Section 6. The full faith and credit of the County are hereby pledged

to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the saidobligations authorized by this bond ordinance. Said obligations shall bedirect, unlimited obligations of the County, and the County shall beobligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon on all of the taxable property withinthe County for the payment of said obligations and interest thereon withoutlimitation of rate or amount.

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

County of Morris and is available there for public inspection.

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Section 8. The County reasonably expects to finance the cost of theimprovements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance with the proceedsof its debt, including its bonds or notes. If the County pays such costsprior to the issuance of its debt, including bonds or notes, the Countyreasonably expects to reimburse such expenditures with the proceeds of itsdebt, including bonds or notes. The maximum principal amount of its debt,

including bonds or notes, to be issued to finance the cost of theimprovements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance, including amountsto be used to reimburse the County for expenditures with respect to suchcosts which are paid prior to the issuance of its debt, including bonds ornotes, is $191,000.

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

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

Freeholder Grossi moved that the ordinance under consideration beadopted on the second and final reading. Freeholder Cabana seconded themotion.

The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

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

Freeholder Grossi 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 Cabana seconded the motion,which passed with seven YES votes.

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PUBLIC PORTION

Michael Obremski, Randolph resident and Area Manager of Jersey CentralPower and Light, introduced himself to the Freeholder Board. He is now thearea contact for Morris County. JCP&L has updated their website, and it isnow more user friendly.

Mr. Obremski shared pertinent information as well as his business cardand encouraged the Board to use this shared information on the Morris Countywebsite.

Beth Jarett, Rockaway Township resident, thanked the Board for makinggreat strides concerning the Morris View Healthcare facility. Ms. Jarettfeels that peer grouping cuts would greatly eliminate services and asked theFreeholders to please re-consider the zero budget increase for 2014.

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RESOLUTIONS

Freeholder Cabana introduced the following resolutions:

(1)WHEREAS, there exists a need for Professional Engineering for

Construction Support Services for the Replacement of County Bridge No. 1400-

832 on Berkshire Valley Road over the Rockaway River in the Township ofJefferson, County of Morris, NJ; and

WHEREAS, the contract price is not to exceed One Hundred Thirty SixThousand Nine Hundred Ninety Six Dollars ($136,996.00); and

WHEREAS, T. Y. Lin International, One Edgeview Drive, Hackettstown, NJ07840, has submitted a proposal dated May 9, 2013, to provide professionalengineering services; and

WHEREAS, the award of this contract is in accordance with FederalProcurement Standards; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law ( N.J.S.A. 40:11-1, et seq.)requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for

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“Professional Services” without competitive bidding and the Contract itselfmust be available for public inspection;

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

1. An Agreement between the County of Morris and T. Y. Lin International,One Edgeview Drive, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, which agreement is on filein the office of the County Engineer and will be made a part hereof byreference, is hereby approved and shall be entered into by this Board.

2. The Director is hereby authorized to execute said Contract once it iscompleted.

3. The Contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “ProfessionalService” under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law becauseit is for services to be rendered by a person or persons whose practiceis regulated by law.

4. The Treasurer will issue the certificate of availability of fundsindicating the availability of funds under Grant Account No. 02-213-41-864510-391.

5. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

6. Pursuant to the law, the Clerk is directed to cause a notification ofthis action to be published in the Morris County Daily Record withinten (10) days of its adoption.

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THESTATE/COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDS

FROM THE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND

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

1. That Thomas J. Mastrangelo, Freeholder Director, and Diane M. Ketchum,Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, of the County of Morris arehereby authorized to sign the agreements between the Department ofTransportation of the State of New Jersey and the County of Morris forDiscretionary Funds from the Transportation Trust Fund for ConstructionInspection Services and Construction Support Services for theReplacement of County Bridge No. 1400-832 on Berkshire Valley Road overthe Rockaway River in the Township of Jefferson, County of Morris.

2. The referenced State/County Agreement is attached hereto and made apart of this resolution by reference.

3. That copies of this Resolution and Agreement be forwarded to theDistrict Engineer, Division of Local Aid and Economic Development,Mount Arlington.


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WHEREAS, there is a need to carry out the Replacement of County BridgeNo. 1400-832 on Berkshire Valley Road over the Rockaway River in the Township

of Jefferson; and

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

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of theCounty of Morris that the construction zone speed limit for traffic alongBerkshire Valley Road in the Township of Jefferson, County of Morris from apoint 1300 feet west of its intersection with NJ Route 15 to a point 700 feetwest of its intersection with NJ Route 15, shall be and is hereby establishedat 25 MPH from August 28, 2013 to August 29, 2014 or until construction iscompleted, 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 construction barriers arein use.

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

3. When other conditions exist which are deemed potential safety hazardsto the traveling public.

When none of the above conditions exist, the temporary construction

zone signs R2-1 and R2-5a shall be covered with an opaque material in amanner and at such times as approved by the Engineer, during which periodpermanent speed limit signs shall be visible.

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

a. Township of Jeffersonb. County Engineer

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THESTATE/COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDS

FROM THE TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND


1. That Thomas J. Mastrangelo, Freeholder Director, and Diane M. Ketchum,Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, of the County of Morris arehereby authorized to sign the agreements between the Department ofTransportation of the State of New Jersey and the County of Morris forDiscretionary Funds from the Transportation Trust Fund for ConstructionInspection Services and Construction Support Services for theReplacement of Bi-County Bridge No. 1401-196 on Newburgh Road over theMusconetcong River in the Townships of Washington, County of Morris and

Mansfield, County of Warren.

2. The referenced State/County Agreement is attached hereto and made apart of this resolution by reference.

3. That copies of this Resolution and Agreement be forwarded to theDistrict Engineer, Division of Local Aid and Economic Development,Mount Arlington.


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WHEREAS, a traffic condition exists at the intersection of I-80 Westbound and Howard Boulevard (CR 615), in the Borough of Mount Arlington, inthe County of Morris, which requires the installation and operation of asemi-actuated traffic control signal with pedestrian push buttons and areasof presence detection in order to minimize the possibility of accidents; andareas of presence detection in order to minimize the possibility ofaccidents; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to expedite the safety movement and conduct ofpedestrian and vehicular traffic; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has indicated its willingness toinstall a traffic control signal at said intersection; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has proposed a form of Agreementpertaining to maintenance of said traffic signal.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Director and Clerk of the Boardof Chosen Freeholders, County of Morris be and hereby is authorized to enterinto an Agreement with the State of New Jersey, acting through itsCommissioner of Transportation, for the purpose aforesaid, a copy of saidagreement being attached hereto and made a part thereof.

--(6)RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CAPITAL ACCOUNT NUMBER SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. 69ADOPTED ON AUGUST 14, 2013 FROM CAPITAL ACCOUNT NUMBER 04-216-55-953225-440

TO CAPITAL ACCOUNT NUMBER 04-216-55-953165-951

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WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in theState of New Jersey adopted Resolution Number 69 on August 14, 2013 whichincorrectly set forth in the next to the last paragraph that Capital AccountNumber 04-216-55-953225-440 will be charged for the additional acquisition ofthe property interests; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Capital Account Number 04-216-55-953225-440 to read Capital Account Number 04-216-55-9531650-951 from whichaccount the necessary funds of Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Dollars($11,980.00) for the acquisition of the property interests needed will becharged.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that the Treasurer is herebyauthorized to remit a check in the sum of Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred EightyDollars ($11,980.00) made payable to the firm of Waters, McPherson, McNeill,P.C. Trust Account charging Capital Account Number 04-216-55-953165-951; and

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

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RESOLVED that the Director is hereby authorized to execute and theClerk shall certify, attest and affix the seal to the Postponement of Lien inthe matter of the following client(s), and the Clerk shall deliver the sameto Community Development.

Charles & Catherine Mc Laughlin

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WHEREAS, there exists a need for Professional Engineering for

Construction Support Services for the Replacement of Bi-County Bridge No.1401-196 on Newburgh Road over the Musconetcong River in the Townships ofWashington, County of Morris and Mansfield, County of Warren, NJ; and

WHEREAS, the contract price is not to exceed One Hundred One ThousandFour Hundred Dollars ($101,400.00); and

WHEREAS, Cherry, Weber & Associates, P.C., 755 Memorial Parkway, Suite110, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865, has submitted a proposal dated May 8, 2013, toprovide professional engineering services; and

WHEREAS, the award of this contract is in accordance with FederalProcurement Standards; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law ( N.J.S.A. 40:11-1, et seq.)requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for“Professional Services” without competitive bidding and the Contract itselfmust be available for public inspection;


1. An Agreement between the County of Morris and Cherry, Weber &Associates, P.C., 755 Memorial Parkway, Suite 110, Phillipsburg, NJ08865, which agreement is on file in the office of the County Engineerand will be made a part hereof by reference, is hereby approved andshall be entered into by this Board.

2. The Director is hereby authorized to execute said Contract once it iscompleted.

3. The Contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “ProfessionalService” under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law becauseit is for services to be rendered by a person or persons whose practiceis regulated by law.

4. The Treasurer will issue the certificate of availability of fundsindicating the availability of funds under Grant Account No. 02-213-41-864505-391.


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6. Pursuant to the law, the Clerk is directed to cause a notification ofthis action to be published in the Morris County Daily Record withinten (10) days of its adoption.

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In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, a contract is hereby awarded, forthe provision of an expansion to proprietary computer software for the MorrisCounty Sheriff’s Office, to:

Softcode, Inc.33 Boston Post RoadW. Suite 360Marlborough, MA 01752Vendor ID: 25855Amount: $ 21,090.00Budget Line Item: 01-201-25-270100-078Using Department: Department of Information ServicesTerms: May 1st, 2013 through April 30th, 2014.

1. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate ofAvailability 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.


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BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

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

Mayline Company ITD619 North Commerce St. Split Account:Sheboygan WI 53081 Amount: $21,300.00NJSC#A816300Vendor #2476504-216-55-962231-955 $19,522.51

04-216-55-962322-955 $ 1,777.49

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BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

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

Extel Communications Employment & Training830 Bellmont Avenue Split Account:North Haledon NJ 07508 Amount: $5,362.00

NJSV#A8080702-213-41-742510-391 $3,967.8802-213-41-741420-392 $1,394.12

Verizon Cabs Law & Public SafetyP O Box 37205 01-201-31-430100-146Baltimore MD 21297-3205 Amount: $4,419.84NJSC#A82583

Verizon Wireless Prosecutor’s Office20 Alexander Drive 01-201-25-275100-031Wallingford CT 06492-9812 Amount: $10,147.61NJSC#A43338

Garden State Highway Road Division1740 E Oak Road 01-201-26-290100-238

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Vineland NJ Amount: $6,318.20Co-op#28

Plainsman Auto Supply Motor Services Center108 Ridgedale Avenue 01-201-26-315100-291Morristown NJ 07960 Amount: $1,309.71

CC-0113-12

Penn Jersey Paper Co. Morris View Nursing Home232 Solomone Avenue 01-201-27-350130-046W Paterson NJ 07424 Amount:$3,257.10NJHA

Verizon ITD303 Walnut Street Split Account:Harrisburg PA 17101 Amount: $37,206.81NJSC#A4333801-201-22-201100-146 $304.8301-201-26-290100-146 $771.0301-201-27-345100-146 $1,057.9301-201-27-350100-146 $4,536.5401-201-31-430100-146 $ 30,536.48

State of NJ Morris View Nursing HomePO Box 234 01-201-27-350115-185Trenton NJ 08625 Amount: $6,500.12T0038

Royal Communications Inc. Weights & Measurers244 East Union Turnpike 01-201-22-201100-262Wharton NJ 07885 Amount: $5,396.50NJSC#A83898

Verizon Wireless ITD20 Alexander Drive Split Account:Wallingford CT 06492-9812 Amount: $6,164.66NJSC#A4333801-201-31-430100-146 $5,310.5001-201-25-252100-031 $114.0013-290-56-578901-888 $285.4901-201-27-330100-031 $454.64

Apple Inc. ITD12545 Riata Vista 04-216-55-962267-955Austin TX 78727 Amount: $1,658.00NJSV#A70259

Tilcon New York Inc. Road Division625 Mt Hope Rd 04-216-55-953202-951Wharton NJ 07885 Amount: $13,801.61Co-op#5

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WHEREAS, on September 7th ,2010 by Resolution #4 a contract for RefuseCollection and Removal Services for Park Commission was awarded to the lowestresponsible bidder, Management ADS Solid Waste of New Jersey,

WHEREAS, the specifications provided an option for renewal for one yearand,

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

BE IT RESOLVED that said contract with ADS Solid Waste of New Jersey,be renewed as follows:

ADS Solid Waste of New Jersey27-33 Iowa AvenuePaterson NJ 07503Budget: 01-201-25-280100-084Amount: $128,720.00Dept: Park Commission

Term: September 1st, 2013 thru August 31st, 2014

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1. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate ofAvailability of Funds charging the appropriate department account foramounts reflecting all liabilities to be incurred through March 31,2014, in accordance with N.J.R. 3644, 5:34-5.3 (a)(2). Upon finaladoption of the budget, a Certificate of Availability of Funds shall beissued for the remaining balance subject to the appropriation of

sufficient funds.



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WHEREAS, on September 7th, 2010 by Resolution #4 a contract for RefuseCollection and Removal Services for Various Departments was awarded to thelowest responsible bidder, Waste Management of New Jersey and ADS Solid Wasteof New Jersey,

WHEREAS, the specifications provided an option for renewal for four (4)months and,

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

BE IT RESOLVED that said contract with Waste Management of New Jerseyand ADS Solid Waste of New Jersey, be renewed as follows:

Waste Management of New Jersey107 Silva StreetEwing NJ 08628Budget: 01-201-27-350110-143

Amount: $35,670.00Dept: Morris View Healthcare

Term: September 1st, 2013 thru December 31st, 2013

ADS Solid Waste of New Jersey27-33 Iowa AvenuePaterson NJ 07503Budget: 01-201-25-280100-084Amount: $9,495.00Dept: MC Correctional

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

Availability of Funds.



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WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris, byresolution #40 adopted February 22nd, 2012, awarded a contract to RedmondBCMS, Inc. to provide printing of addresses and mailing of Sample Ballots forthe Primary and General Elections as well as the Annual School Board and/orany Special School Elections that may occur throughout 2012-2014 in the

Morris County’s Districts, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, effective June 3rd, 2013 said Company has been merged withCCG Marketing Solutions of West Caldwell and operated under the new name, inaccordance with letters dated July 29th, 2013, copies of which are on file atthe Morris County Purchasing Division and are made a part hereof by reference,

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 herebyauthorized to issue an amended Certificate of Availability of Fund #’s 49505,52873, 63284, 70021, & 75085 reflecting said change.

This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on January 9, 2012 for labor ratesplumbing; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase saidcontract for unanticipated sewer repair at the CAC Building.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to LocalPublic Contracts Regulations, contract modification as detailed on "ContractChange Order Request" No. 1-70206 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: Webster Plumbing & HeatingBrookside NJ 07926-0529

2. Item: Unanticipated sewer repair at CAC Building

3. Increase in Cost: $ 9,728.65

4. New Contract Total: $39,728.65

5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has beenprovided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates theavailability of funds is as listed in Account #04-216-55-953259-951 andsaid 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 traffic condition exists at the intersection of Route 10 and

Troy Hills Road in the Township of Hanover, County of Morris, State of NewJersey which requires the installation and operation of an emergency pre-emption sequence with semi-actuated traffic control signal with pedestrianpush buttons and areas of presence detection in order to minimize thepossibility of accidents; and

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

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has indicated its willingness toinstall a traffic control signal at said intersection; and

WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the County and its

citizenry; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey in order to expedite and clarifymatters of ownership and maintenance responsibilities, has presented theattached Traffic Signal Agreement (Exhibit “A”) which pertains to theoperation and maintenance of said traffic signal at the intersection of Route10 and Troy Hills Road, in the Township of Hanover, among the County ofMorris; the Township of Hanover; Board of Fire Commissioners (Whippany FireCompany) Fire District 2 and the State of New Jersey, acting through itsCommissioner of Transportation, a copy of which is on file in the Office ofthe Morris County Administrator.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris that:

A. The Freeholder Director and the Clerk of the Board of ChosenFreeholders of the County of Morris be and they are hereby authorizedto execute the Traffic Signal Agreement (Exhibit “A”) which pertains tothe operation and maintenance of said traffic signal at theintersection of Route 10 and Troy Hills Road, in the Township ofHanover, among the County of Morris; the Township of Hanover; Board ofFire Commissioners (Whippany Fire Company) Fire District 2 and theState of New Jersey, acting through its Commissioner of Transportation,a copy of which Traffic Signal Agreement is on file in the Office ofthe Morris County Administrator.

B. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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WHEREAS, the following Grant Fund budget appropriation balance remainsunexpended or has been reduced:

784315 FFY2010 Homeland Security $327.32

WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel said balance so that the

Grant program may be closed out and removed from the open balance, and

WHEREAS, it may be necessary to refund any excess funds received fromthe Grant Agency if Morris County receives funding in excess of therequirement of the program.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders thatthe above listed balance in the grant fund be canceled and any excess fundsreceived be returned to the appropriate Grant Agency.

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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”) asamended and supplemented by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreementdated as of June 1, 2012 (the “Lease Amendment No. 1” and together with theOriginal Lease Agreement, the “Lease Agreement”) by and between The MorrisCounty Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) and the County of Morris, NewJersey, and (ii) Section 5.02 of the Authority’s bond resolution entitled"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS OF THE MORRISCOUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY" duly adopted by the Authority on July 20, 2011as amended and supplemented by a Certificate of an Authorized Officer of theAuthority dated August 30, 2011, as further amended and supplemented by aCertificate of an Authorized Officer of the Authority dated June 28, 2012collectively, the “Lease Revenue Bond Resolution”, U.S. Bank NationalAssociation, as Trustee for the holders of the captioned bonds (the “Bonds”),is hereby requested to pay from moneys on deposit in the Acquisition Fund

bills associated with the Public Safety Academy project Block 7, Lot 2 inParsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, and

WHEREAS, Requisition Number 9 in the amount of $190,245.31, payable toAPS Contracting, Inc. is being sent to U. S. Bank on August 29, 2013.

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

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

Agreement dated as of August 1, 2011 (the “Original Lease Agreement”) asamended and supplemented by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreementdated as of June 1, 2012 (the “Lease Amendment No. 1” and together with theOriginal Lease Agreement, the “Lease Agreement”) by and between The MorrisCounty Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) and the County of Morris, NewJersey, and (ii) Section 5.02 of the Authority’s bond resolution entitled"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS OF THE MORRISCOUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY" duly adopted by the Authority on July 20, 2011as amended and supplemented by a Certificate of an Authorized Officer of theAuthority dated August 30, 2011, as further amended and supplemented by aCertificate of an Authorized Officer of the Authority dated June 28, 2012collectively, the “Lease Revenue Bond Resolution”, U.S. Bank NationalAssociation, as Trustee for the holders of the captioned bonds (the “Bonds”),is hereby requested to pay from moneys on deposit in the Acquisition Fund

bills associated with the Public Safety Academy project Block 7, Lot 2 inParsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, and

WHEREAS, Requisition Number 10 in the amount of $92,313.68, payable toHerman Miller, Inc. is being sent to U. S. Bank on August 29, 2013.


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

Agreement dated as of August 1, 2011 (the “Original Lease Agreement”) asamended and supplemented by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreementdated as of June 1, 2012 (the “Lease Amendment No. 1” and together with the

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Original Lease Agreement, the “Lease Agreement”) by and between The MorrisCounty Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) and the County of Morris, NewJersey, and (ii) Section 5.02 of the Authority’s bond resolution entitled"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS OF THE MORRISCOUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY" duly adopted by the Authority on July 20, 2011as amended and supplemented by a Certificate of an Authorized Officer of the

Authority dated August 30, 2011, as further amended and supplemented by aCertificate of an Authorized Officer of the Authority dated June 28, 2012collectively, the “Lease Revenue Bond Resolution”, U.S. Bank NationalAssociation, as Trustee for the holders of the captioned bonds (the “Bonds”),is hereby requested to pay from moneys on deposit in the Acquisition Fundbills associated with the Public Safety Academy project Block 7, Lot 2 inParsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, and

WHEREAS, Requisition Number 11 in the amount of $3,206.64, payable toMayline Company, LLC is being sent to U. S. Bank on August 29, 2013.


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

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

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

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

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

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

Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of Health Amount: $340,317.00Appropriation Title: Public Health EmergencyPreparedness Grant Amount: $340,317.00

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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WHEREAS, the Treasurer certifies that the County of Morris has realizedor is in receipt of written notification of the state or federal monies cited

in this resolution, which meets all statutory requirements and will beincluded in the 2013 county budget,

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Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of Labor

and Workforce Development Amount: $80,000.00Appropriation Title: Workforce Learning Link Program Amount: $80,000.00Local 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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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 be

included in the 2013 county budget,


Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of Transportation Amount: $320,420.00Appropriation Title: Newburgh Road Bridge over

Musconetcong River Amount: $320,420.00Local Match - Source: Amount: $__________

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

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

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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


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

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

of the year 2013 as referenced below:

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Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of Transportation Amount: $399,612.00Appropriation Title: Berkshire Valley Road

Bridge No. 1400-832 Amount: $399,612.00Local Match - Source: Amount: $__________

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

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

--(25)

WHEREAS, the County of Morris is IN need of recycling services for theMorris View Healthcare Center; and

WHEREAS, the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority has submitteda proposal to Morris County to collect Morris View’s recycling as a sharedservices agreement; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et seq. authorizes counties andmunicipalities to enter into shared services agreements without the necessityof public bidding; and

WHEREAS, the utilization of a shared services agreement provides anefficient and cost effective method in lieu of contracting with a privatescavenger for the collection of recycling;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Morris County Board of ChosenFreeholders hereby approves the shared services agreement between the Countyof Morris and the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority for thecollection of recycling in accordance with the attached agreement, a copy ofwhich is on file in the Office of the Morris County Clerk of the Board and isavailable for public inspection; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Morris and the Morris CountyMunicipal Utilities Authority, in consideration of the mutual promises andcovenants herein set forth, agree as follows:

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

Annual Collection Cost: $9,695.00Budget Allocation: 01-201-27-350110-143

Annual cost per pull Main Loading Dock Annual cost per pull Dietary Loading DockYear 1 = $100.00 Year 1 = $615.00Year 2 = $102.00 Year 2 = $625.00Year 3 = $104.00 Year 3 = $635.00Year 4 = $106.00 Year 4 = $645.00Year 5 = $108.00 Year 5 = $655.00

The respective annual payments shall be made by the County in equalmonthly installments in each respective year during the term hereof forthe disposal costs.

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


--(26)

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

1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant of $252,206 from theFY 2013 Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to RiverdaleBorough for a project entitled Glenburn House.

2. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is herebyauthorized to sign and execute an agreement to expire on 9/25/2015 forthe aforesaid grant, and the Clerk to attest to the same, a copy ofwhich is on file in the office of the Department of Planning &

Development and made a part hereof by reference.

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

1. The County of Morris hereby allocates $24,000 from the ParkCommission’s share of the Open Space and Farmland Preservation TrustFund toward the purchase of the Roxbury Mortgage Company propertylocated in the Borough of Wharton.

2. The Treasurer issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds indicatingthat funds are available from the Morris County Dedicated Open SpaceAccount #13-290-56-580550-888 and process payment to the grantee asdirected by the office of the Department of Planning & Development, allin accordance with this resolution.

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WHEREAS, the Federal Older Americans Act provides for planning andservices through local Area Agencies on Aging,

WHEREAS, there is a great need for services to Morris County seniors inthe areas of In-home care, community services and Nutrition, and

WHEREAS, the US Administration on Aging, and the NJ Division on AgingServices, has made program funding available for grants to counties under theOlder Americans Act, and

WHEREAS, the County of Morris uses these funds to provide necessaryservices to Morris County seniors,

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

1. The Director of the Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans isauthorized to sign the 2013 -2015 Area Plan Grant and submit to the NJDivision of Aging Services, Department of Human Services.

2. The Freeholder Director is authorized to sign the Direct ServiceWaivers to provide Nutrition and Adult Protective Services for the Area

Plan Contract.

3. That the Director of Finance and County Treasurer is hereby authorizedto accept the aforesaid funds in the Area Plan account: 01-201-41-716110-090

Federal $ 841,800State $ 631,838County $ 571,589

on behalf of the County of Morris for provision of services for thesenior residents of Morris County.

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

Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized tosign and execute a shared services agreement for GIS Services providedby the County’s Department of Planning & Development to the Township ofDenville for 2013-2015, a copy of which is on file in the office of theDepartment of Planning & Development and made a part hereof byreference.

2. The Director of Finance and County Treasurer is hereby authorized toreceive payments of up to $38,100 in accordance with the terms of the

above agreement, crediting the appropriate account.

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

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--(30)WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on July 27, 2011 for replacement of

Smith Road Bridge No. 407 in Parsippany-Troy Hills; and

WHEREAS, during the pre-construction meeting, Parsippany-Troy Hillsoffered to dedicate a utility easement to the County, this took six (6)months until spring of 2012; PSE&G and Verizon took approximately eight (8)months after to complete all of their relocation work; the County did notallow Konkus Corporation to start work in the winter of 2012. Constructionwill begin spring 2014.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to LocalPublic Contracts Regulations, contract modification as detailed on "ContractChange Order Request" No. 1-41183 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: Konkus Corporation3322 Route 22 WestSuite 204

Branchburg NJ 08876

2. Item: Replacement of Smith Road Bridge No. 407in Parsippany-Troy Hills

3. Increase/Decrease in Cost: No change in dollar amount

4. Original Contract Total: $570,576.49

5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has beenprovided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates theavailability of funds is as listed in Account #04-216-55-953137-951;$400,000.00 and Account #04-216-55-953184-951; $170,576.49 and saidaccounts shall be charged.

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


--(31)

WHEREAS, on February 24, 2010, the County of Morris entered into anagreement with Medina Consultants, P.C., for professional engineering supportservices for the replacement of County Bridge No. 1400-443 in East HanoverTownship; and,

WHEREAS, the original term of the agreement was for February 24, 2010through June 23, 2010 with Medina Consultants, P.C.; and,

WHEREAS, on March 31, 2010, Medina Consultants, P.C. was acquired byand changed its legal name to T.Y. Lin International; and,

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to extend the term of the agreement toDecember 31, 2014; and,

WHEREAS, T.Y. Lin International has agreed to perform the service; and,

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


1. The amendment to the agreement between the County of Morris and T.Y.Lin International, One Edgeview Drive, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, NJ,07840, extending the term as set forth above, a copy of which is onfile in the Office of the County Purchasing Agent and made a parthereof by reference, 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’s

compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraph 4 below.

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3. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue an amended Certificate ofAvailability of Funds #12365, reflecting the extension of the term ofthe agreement to December 31, 2014.

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

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

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WHEREAS, on April 27, 2011, the County of Morris entered into anagreement with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., for professional engineeringinspection services for the replacement of County Bridge No. 1400-386 inHanover Township; and,

WHEREAS, the original term of the agreement was for August 1, 2011through January 27, 2012; and,


WHEREAS, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. has agreed to perform the service; and,



1. The amendment to the agreement between the County of Morris andGreenman-Pedersen, Inc, 325 West Main Street, Babylon, New York 11702,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.




--(33)

WHEREAS, on April 27, 2011, the County of Morris entered into anagreement with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., for professional engineeringinspection services for the replacement of County Bridge No. 1400-407 inParsippany-Troy Hills Township; and,

WHEREAS, the original term of the agreement was for September 6, 2011through December 30, 2011; and,


WHEREAS, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. has agreed to perform the service; and,



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1. The amendment to the agreement between the County of Morris andGreenman-Pedersen, Inc, 325 West Main Street, Babylon, New York 11702,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.




--(34)

WHEREAS, there exists a need for Engineering Services for ConstructionInspection/Resident Engineer Services for the Replacement of the followingbridges: County Bridge No. 1400-832 on Berkshire Valley Road over theRockaway River in the Township of Jefferson, and Bi-County Bridge No. 1401-196 on Newburgh Road over the Musconetcong River in the Townships ofWashington, County of Morris and Mansfield, County of Warren in New Jersey;and

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


1. The agreement between the County of Morris and

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.325 West Main StreetBabylon, New York, 11702

County Bridge No. 1400-832Amount: $262,616.00Account #: 02-213-41-864510-391

Bi-County Bridge No. 1401-196Amount: $219,020.00Account #: 02-213-41-864505-391

Term: Three hundred sixty five (365) calendar days after the award

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

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

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

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


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WHEREAS, there exists a need for the provision of preliminary and finalEngineering Design Services for traffic analysis and construction design atvarious intersections within the Borough of Lincoln Park, Morris County, NewJersey; and

WHEREAS, the contract was awarded as a “Professional Service” in

accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) et seq. through a fair and openprocess, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.;

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1. The agreements between the County of Morris and

Stonefield Engineering and Design, LLC

75 Orient Way, Suite 303Rutherford, NJ 07070Vendor ID #26016Amount: $48,344.00Term: shall be completed within 120 calendar days after award of contractAccount #: 04-216-55-953202-909

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

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

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

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


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On or after September 1, 2013, the Morris County Administrative Code,its amendments and supplements previously adopted shall be amended in thefollowing manner:

A. Article 5.6, Administrative Organization, to incorporate the functionsof the IT Governance Committee and the Morris View Advisory Committee.

B. Article 10.2, Department of Human Services, to reflect the deletion of

the functions of Behavioral Health and Youth Services; and toincorporate the functions of Community and Behavioral Health Services.

C. Article 12.2, Department of Planning and Development, to reflect the

deletion of the Division of Community Development.

D. Appendix A, County of Morris Organization Chart, attached hereto, shallbe amended to reflect these revisions.

E. None of these services heretofore rendered to the residents of MorrisCounty shall be diminished.

F. Any prior resolution inconsistent with or contrary to this resolutionis amended to conform to this resolution and all other provisions ofthe Morris County Administrative Code, its amendments and supplementspreviously adopted and not inconsistent herewith, shall remain in fullforce and effect.

G. A certified copy of this resolution shall be furnished to the Office ofPersonnel.

H. A copy of the Administrative Code, effective September 1, 2013, isattached hereto and is on file in the Office of the CountyAdministrator.

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

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STATE OF NEW JERSEYEDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACT GRANT PROGRAMGRANT PROGRAM

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RESOLUTION OF PARTICIPATION

A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN THEEDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE ACT GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY

THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

WHEREAS, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office wishes to apply forfunding for a project under the State of New Jersey Edward Byrne MemorialJustice Assistance Grant Program, and

WHEREAS, the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders has reviewed theaccompanying application and has approved said request, and

WHEREAS, the project is a joint effort between the Department of Lawand Public Safety and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office for the purposedescribed in the application;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Morris County Board of ChosenFreeholders that:

1. As a matter of public policy the Morris County Prosecutor’s Officewishes to participate to the fullest extent possible with theDepartment of Law and Public Safety.

2. The Attorney General will receive funds on behalf of the applicant.

3. The Division of Criminal Justice shall be responsible for the receiptand review of applications for said funds.

4. The Division of Criminal Justice shall initiate allocations to eachapplicant as authorized.

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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County ofMorris in the State of New Jersey that the action of the Director of Financeand County Treasurer in accepting a grant of $1,700.00 under SFY 2013 (Part 3 –March 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013) from the State of New Jersey, Department of Lawand Public Safety, Police Training Commission on behalf of the Morris CountyPublic Safety Training Academy under the 2013 Law Enforcement Officers Trainingand Equipment Fund to be used for discretionary purposes is hereby approved,ratified and confirmed; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the action of the Director of Finance andCounty Treasurer in signing and executing the State of New Jersey Payment

voucher in the amount of $1,700.00, accepting the aforesaid funds andcrediting the appropriate account is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed.

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WHEREAS, from time to time it becomes necessary to hire temporarypersonnel to fulfill the mission of the Employment and Training ServicesDivision; and

WHEREAS, an Invitation to Bid for temporary staffing services wasissued and bids were received on November 21, 2012 by the Employment andTraining Services Division; and

WHEREAS, the winning bids were submitted by Manpower and TeleSearch

Staffing Solutions for becoming a primary or secondary provider of temporarystaffing services; and

WHEREAS, Workforce Investment Act funds and/or WorkFirst NJ funds willbe used to pay for these temporary positions; and

WHEREAS, Manpower and TeleSearch Staffing Solutions submitted thewinning bids;


The Director of Morris/Sussex/Warren Employment and Training Services

is hereby authorized to sign and execute Agreements with the staffingcompanies noted above, copies of which are on file in the Office of theEmployment and Training Services and made a part hereof by reference.

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--(40)

WHEREAS, Morris/Sussex/Warren Employment and Training Services (ETS) isresponsible for the operation of the Work First New Jersey Program, includingJob Search/Job Readiness programs in Morris, Sussex and Warren counties; and

WHEREAS, ETS desires to renew the Job Search/Job Readiness contractwith Project Self-Sufficiency for the period July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014;


1. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized tosign and execute, on behalf of ETS, Subgrant Agreement #PSS3316-JR/JS-14-WFNJ for the Job Search/Job Readiness program in Sussex County, forthe period July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, copies of which are on filein the office of ETS and made a part hereof by reference.

2. For the cost-reimbursement portion of the contract, the CountyTreasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availabilityof Funds, in the amount of $60,862 charging $54,776.00 to account #02-213-41-741415-392 and $6,086.00 to account #02-213-41-741420-392.

3. For the performance-based portion of the contract, the County Treasureris hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds,in the amount of $17,029.00, charging $15,326.00 to account #02-213-41-741415-392 and $1,703 to account #02-213-41-741420-392.

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RESOLVED that the Director is hereby authorized to execute and theClerk shall attest and affix the seal to the Release of Receipt of Grant and

Lien in the matter of the client(s), and the Clerk shall deliver the same toCommunity Development.

Marie Coyte Van Etten - $3,620.00Marie Coyte Van Etten - $2,375.00Marie Coyte Van Etten - $3,700.00Mary Jo Werdann - $5,000.00

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WHEREAS, the preservation of agricultural lands in the County of Morrisis vital to the economic vitality of farming; and

WHEREAS, the Morris County Agriculture Development Board (“MCADB”) ischarged with the preservation of farmland using funds from the Morris CountyOpen Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund (“the Program”); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris (“theBoard”) is interested in preserving farmland owned by Wendover Farm Partners,L.P., (“Seller”) known as Block 103, Lot 6 in Mendham Township, MorrisCounty, New Jersey (“the Property”); and

WHEREAS, On September 12, 2012, the Board entered into an Agreement toSell Development Easement between Sellers and the County of Morris for thesale of development rights for the Property for the price of $31,908.00/acre;and

WHEREAS, a survey of the Property dated June 14, 2013 and last revisedJune 28, 2013, prepared by Richard F. Smith, Jr. of SmithSurveying, Inc.certifies the acreage of the Property at 38.12 acres for a total purchaseprice for the development easement to be $1,216,332.90; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris isdesirous of authorizing the County Treasurer to draw County Funds in anamount representing the County cost for the purchase of said developmenteasement rights; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issuea wire transfer or county check from the Morris County Open Space and

Farmland Preservation Trust Fund in the amount of One Million, Two HundredSixteen Thousand, Three Hundred Thirty Two Dollars and Ninety Cents($1,216,332.90) payable to Day Pitney, L.L.P. Attorney Trust Account,

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relative to the Morris County purchase of development easement rights fromWendover Farm Partners, L.P., for property being known as Block 103, Lot 6 inMendham Township, Morris County, New Jersey. This resolution will takeeffect immediately.

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(43)WHEREAS, the preservation of agricultural lands in the County of Morris

is vital to the economic vitality of farming; and

WHEREAS, the Morris County Agriculture Development Board (“MCADB”) ischarged with the preservation of farmland using funds from the Morris CountyOpen Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund (“the Program”); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris (“theBoard”) is interested in preserving farmland owned by Burton L. How, Jr., asTrustee of the Burton L. How, Jr. Charitable Remainder Unitrust, (“Sellers”)known as Block 103 and Lot 5 in Mendham Township, Morris County, New Jersey(“the Property”); and

WHEREAS, On September 12, 2012, the Board entered into an Agreement toSell Development Easement between Sellers and the County of Morris for thesale of development rights for the Property for the price of $31,463/acre; and

WHEREAS, a survey of the Property dated June 14, 2013, last revisedJune 28, 2013, prepared by Richard F. Smith, Jr., of SmithSurveying, Inc.certifies the acreage of the Property at 20.00 acres for a total purchaseprice for the development easement to be $629,260.00; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris isdesirous of authorizing the County Treasurer to draw County Funds in anamount representing the County cost for the purchase of said developmenteasement rights; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issuea county check or wire transfer from the Morris County Open Space andFarmland Preservation Trust Fund in the amount of Six Hundred Twenty NineThousand, Two Hundred Sixty Dollars and Zero Cents ($629,260.00) payable toSchenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP Attorney Trust Account, relative to theMorris County purchase of development easement rights from Burton L. How,Jr., Trustee, Charitable Remainder Unitrust, for property being known asBlock 103, Lot 5 in Mendham Township, Morris County, New Jersey. Thisresolution will take effect immediately.

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(44) STATE OF NEW JERSEYVICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA)

GRANT PROGRAM

RESOLUTION OF PARTICIPATION

A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN THEGRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF

LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

WHEREAS, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office wishes to apply forfunding for a project under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Program, and

WHEREAS, the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders has reviewed theaccompanying application and has approved said request, and

WHEREAS, the project is a joint effort between the Department of Lawand Public Safety and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office for the purposedescribed in the application;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Morris County Board of ChosenFreeholders that:

1. As a matter of public policy the Morris County Prosecutor’s Officewishes to participate to the fullest extent possible with theDepartment of Law and Public Safety.

2. The Attorney General will receive funds on behalf of the applicant.

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3. The Division of Criminal Justice shall be responsible for the receiptand review of applications for said funds.

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WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide a healthcare cloud based or on-line

billing and clinical medical facility automation system for the residents atMorris View Healthcare Center; and,

WHEREAS, said system will include, but not be limited to, Admissionsand Discharge tracking, Medical Diagnosis, Physician Orders, Immunizations,Risk Management, Census data, Billing & Accounts Receivable and Collections;and,

WHEREAS, Wescom Solutions Inc, 6975 Creditview Road, Unit 4,Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 8E9 Canada can provide the aforesaid services;


1. The agreement with Wescom Solutions Inc. to provide the aforesaidservices, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the ChiefInformation Officer and made a part hereof by reference is herebyapproved.

2. The Chief Information Officer is hereby authorized to sign and execute

the aforesaid agreement on behalf of the County of Morris and MorrisView Healthcare Center.

3. The term of the agreement is for one year, subject to automaticrenewals upon consent of both parties.

4. The aforesaid agreement is for $57,349.32 for the subscription fee for

the first year of service and initial start up fees.

5. Subsequent annual fees to be charged to Morris View and amount will bedependent upon census bed count data.

6. This agreement is awarded in accordance with N.J.S.A. 30:9-88.

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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County ofMorris in the State of New Jersey that the following individuals are herebyappointed to the TRUSTEE SEARCH COMMITTEE for the County College of Morris:

William J. BoylanEllwood KerkeslagerAnnabel PierceLisa Brett PignataroAlan J. RobinsonPhilip SantiagoFrank J. Vitolo

Members of the Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Board andwithout compensation except for reimbursement for necessary expenses incurredin the performance of duties of the Committee. This resolution shall takeeffect immediately.

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(47)BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator is hereby authorized to

obtain three (3) quotes from and sign a contract (not to exceed $15,000) withan independent auditor to assist the Law Enforcement Merger Committee in thereview of financial aspects of any potential merger of law enforcementagencies.

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Freeholder Cabana made a motion to adopt Resolution Nos. 1 through 47.This was seconded by Freeholder Grossi. The Clerk called and recorded thefollowing vote:

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Grossi, Krickus, Lyon (except tovote NO on No. 47*), Scapicchio and Director Mastrangelo (7)

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(*Freeholder Lyon commented that the County spent $41,000 on theoriginal study, and he is not in favor of spending additional money at thistime.)

--BILL RESOLUTION

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the bills as shown on the Schedule ofWarrants all having been approved by the proper committees of officials wherelegally required, be and the same are hereby authorized to be paid. TheSchedule of Warrants designated as Bill Resolution #16-13 totals$4,923,616.83 dated and made a part hereof by reference.

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

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

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ADJOURNMENT

There was no further business. On motion by Freeholder Krickus andseconded by Freeholder Lyon the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane M. KetchumClerk of the Board

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