fh meeting minutes - 2014-03-26

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS – MARCH 26, 2014

A regular meeting of The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, was held on March 26, 2014, in the Freeholder Public Meeting Room, Administration & Records Building, Court Street, Morristown, New Jersey. The meeting began at 7:00 p.m.

Clerk of the Board Diane M. Ketchum announced that adequate notice of this regular meeting held the 26th day of March, 2014 has been provided through resolution adopted by this Board at its Stated Annual Meeting held at the Administration and Records Building on January 4, 2014 and by electronic mailing to the Star Ledger, the Daily Record and the Record, through posting on the County website and by filing a copy of same with the Morris County Clerk and the Clerk of this Board.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Freeholders Douglas Cabana, John Cesaro, Kathy DeFillippo, Hank Lyon, John Krickus, David Scapicchio and Director Thomas Mastrangelo (7)

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

PRAYER AND FLAG SALUTE

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

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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

February 26, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes, March 12, 2014 Work Session and Executive Work Session Meeting Minutes

On motion by Freeholder DeFillippo and seconded by Freeholder Cesaro the minutes were approved.

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COMMUNICATIONS

1. Confirming/ratifying the action of the Freeholder Board to approve a request from the Mendham High School Committee for Project Graduation to hang a banner across Main Street, CR 510, in Mendham Borough to advertise from April 18 to May 2 the Project Graduation Tricky Tray which is a substance free night of fun for graduating seniors. (Originally this was approved for Mendham Township, but had to be changed to Mendham Borough)

2. The Elizabeth Ann Seton Knights of Columbus Council 6904 is asking permission to use the following streets for a coin drop fundraiser to collect at the following places and times:

Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25 between 4 to 6:30 p.m., Whippany Road Island by Route 24 entrance and Parsippany Rd.at the intersection of North Jefferson Road.

Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27 at various times: Whippany Road at Parsippany Road

Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25, Whippany Road Bridge before Route 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27 during the day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

3. The parish of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Stirling is asking permission to hang a banner across Valley Road (CR 512) in Long Hill Township starting April 15 to advertise their fundraiser Carnival taking place May 28 – 31.

4. The Borough of Wharton is asking permission to close a portion of Main Street on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to noon for the annual Little League Parade and to close a portion of Main Street on May 26 from 10:00 a.m. to noon for the annual Memorial Day Parade.

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5. Mendham Township on behalf of the Mendham Township Green Team is asking permission to hang a banner across County Route 510 from May 19 through May 30 and June 24 through October 13 (when space is not in use by another group) to advertise the Farmers Market.

6. The Long Hill Chamber of Commerce is asking permission to close a portion of Long Hill Road (County Route 605) on Sunday, June 1 (rain date June 8) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to hold the Millington Downtown Day. They also seek permission to hang a banner across Valley Road (County Route 512) in Long Hill Township from May 19 to June 1 to advertise the event.

7. The Long Hill Chamber of Commerce is asking permission to hang a banner across Valley Road (County Route 512) in Long Hill Township from September 8 to September 21 to advertise the annual street fair taking place on September 21. (no county road closures required)

8. The Lakeland Junior Track & Field League and the Paramount Adventure Multisport Club are asking permission to close a portion of Sussex Turnpike (Route 10 to Canfield Ave.) on Sunday, July 13 from 7:45 to 11:00 a.m. for the annual triathlon (bicycle race segment) fundraiser.

9. The Educational Foundation of the Chesters is asking permission to hang a banner over Main Street (County Route 513) in Chester Borough from April 24 to May 11 to advertise the 4th Annual 5K Run to benefit the Foundation.

10. The Netcong Fire Company No. 1 is asking permission to use the intersection at Allen Street (County Route 631) and Ledgewood Ave. for their annual “Coin Drop” fundraiser for the following dates:

Friday, May 23 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.Saturday, May 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

On motion by Freeholder Cabana and seconded by Freeholder Lyon, the requests were approved.

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PUBLIC PORTION

Carlos Mederos, Roxbury Township resident, had questions regarding Fenimore Landfill. Mr. Mederos felt that the Board needs to take immediate action to stop DEP if they proceed to drill holes to capture the gases. He would like to see an investigation to the DEP and feels that trucking it out is the best solution.

Christine Dwyer, Morris Township resident, questioned Resolution 13 for video-conferencing. This is for the video conferencing for the courts. Freeholder Cabana explained that this precludes the transportation of prisoners and the video-conferencing will save a substantial amount of money.

Brenda Isherwood, Succasunna resident, has lived in Roxbury since 1950, and she is unhappy to be smelling the toxic fumes from Fenimore Landfill. She feels DEP has never answered questions and that their plan is not only incomplete but not accurate. The DEP has not done any core samples so how can they know how best to take care of this problem. Ms. Isherwood said we need it trucked out and not capped.

Bill Eames, Whippany resident, encouraged the Board to take a strong stance with MCLOM to urge government control over the state arbitration issue. Mr. Eames also discussed the resolution regarding sustaining funding of open space. He asked the Board please do not endorse sustainable state funding.

Freeholder Krickus said that on arbitration law, Senator Dougherty is co-sponsor of this bill.

Kristin Pfeiffer, Morris Plains resident, said she had a meeting with the Chief of Police. She is excited about all the fields of Central Park, but that speeding along Central Avenue has become a problem. Administrator

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Bonanni said he will work with the Park Commission, Park Police and Morris Plains to see if we can address that matter.

Kristi Conover, Morris Plains resident, said this area is very very unsafe, and they need a road over West Hanover Avenue.

Moira Dillaway, Morris Plains resident, said there are police present but it is sporatic, especially at dusk. There are no sidewalks; a police force is needed.

George Moken, Morris Township resident, thanked Administrator Bonanni and Assistant Administrator Buchanan for their prompt answers to his questions. He questioned where he could get a copy of the North Jersey Transportation Authority Grant. Ms. Leary, Director of Public Works and Planning, said she would email Mr. Moken a link. Secondly, Mr. Moken encouraged the Board to read United Nations Agenda 21. He said that this Board voted no in 2011, against Agenda 21, but then passed a resolution. He believes that this grant would limit everyone to train and bicycle transportation. He recommends that this grant be rejected.

Maria Castriotta, Roxbury Township resident, thanked the Board for passing a resolution tonight concerning Fenimore Landfill. She asked what resources can the County give Roxbury for the Fenimore Landfill Crisis.

Director Mastrangelo said, “We had some initial discussions today to see if there are any resources we could provide. We will continue to explore, and we will be talking to the Township about this. Freeholder DeFillippo is aware of the issues and has drafted a resolution and once this is passed tonight, you will be hearing from us.” Ms. Castriotta wanted to know how quickly can the Board take action? Administrator Bonanni said he spoke to Roxbury Township’s Manager to inquire if any assistance from the County was required.

Ray Newman, Wharton resident, asked about the open space study and how did we end up with a firm from Kentucky. Ms. Leary, Director of Public Works and Planning, addressed his concerns.

Aaron Markworth, Flanders resident, thanked the Board for the Fenimore Landfill resolution. Mr. Markworth said he has lost his faith in the current Manager and Council of Roxbury Township due to the length of time it took to get action. He thanked Director Mastrangelo and Deputy Director Scapicchio for attending last night’s Council meeting at Roxbury Township. Mayor Rilee, who is part of the Highlands Council, to allow this landfill to be started is illegal. Trucking out is the only solution.

Barbara Eames, Hanover resident, said she is against additional spending on open space.

Mirna Hernandez, Flanders resident, thanked the Board for coming to the Council meeting. She would love to see residents gathered at the High School Auditorium to address all the concerns of the residents. Ms. Hernandez feels that the Council has hidden behind pending litgation.

Carlos Mederas, Ledgewood resident, asked if the Board had any questions concerning Fenimore Landfill. Director Mastrangelo said that the Board understands the facts.

Tom Laureys, Councilman of Netcong Borough asked the Board about the County obtaining property on Early Street, Morristown, for a community garden, for the cost of $1.5 million. He feels this was foolish with so many other pressing issues. Director Mastrangelo said that the County has reduced the open space tax last year as well as this year. The Board is looking at the open space program and hired a consultant who will be making a recommendation of how we move with this program in the future. Based on the committee recommendations, the Board voted for it.

Paul Albanese, Morristown resident, asked how the Board can justify the expense of $1.5 million for a garden on a small plot of land.

George Moken, resident of Morris Township, was concerned over a $75,000 antique fire truck that Madison received. He feels that the County is not watching the taxpayers’ money concerning open space.

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RESOLUTIONS

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Freeholder Cabana introduced the following resolutions:

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

Morris as follows:

1. The location of the informal meeting and formal meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. has been changed from the Administration and Records Building, Court Street, Morristown, New Jersey to take place in the Township of Chester, One Parker Road, Chester, New Jersey 07930 at which time formal action may be taken.

2. The Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris shall post a certified copy of this resolution in the Clerk’s Office and the Office of the Morris County Clerk and send a copy to the Daily Record and to the Star Ledger.

3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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WHEREAS, on June 24, 2009, the County of Morris entered into a New Jersey Department of Transportation State Railroad Crossing Master Agreement, which would provide funds to the County to improve rail-highway crossings or improvements of crossing surfaces on any public highway under the Federal Highway Safety Act of 1973 as amended by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, and in accordance with the provisions of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Federal Policy Guide; and

WHEREAS, under the foresaid agreement, funds will be made available by the state in the form of “Change Orders” specifying the nature of the improvements and the funds provided by the State for the same; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey is making available $78,000 under Change Order No. 2D58, Project No. 2014-Morris County-14, for emergency repairs to the Cobb Street crossing with the Dover and Rockaway Branch;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance and County Treasurer is hereby authorized to accept the aforesaid funds, for the aforesaid purposes, crediting the Rail Road Surcharge Account, number 12-290-56-579301-888.

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BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

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

Eastern Concrete Materials, Inc. Road Division 475 Market Street 01-201-26-290100-242 Elmwood Park NJ 07407 Amount: $87,312.50Co-op#4

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

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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 Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S. 40A:11-12.

D & N Animal Recovery Road DivisionP O Box 205 01-201-26-290100-036Long Valley NJ 07853 Amount: $4,198.95Co-op#51

Tilco New York Inc. Road Division625 Mt Hope Rd 01-201-26-290100-222

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Wharton NJ 07885 Amount: $14,371.28Co-op#5

Safe-T Prosecutor’s Office23 Hamburg Tpk. 13-290-56-580801-888Riverdale NJ 07457 Amount: $3,744.28NJSV#A80948

Air Brake & Equipment Motor Service Center225 Route 22 West 01-201-26-315100-261Hillside NJ 07205 Amount: $2,815.13NJSC#A73722

Johnston Communications OTA P O Box 390 01-203-27-345100-166Kearny NJ 07032 Amount; $11,598.75T1316/80802

Plainsman Auto Supply Motor Service Center315 East Hanover Avenue 01-201-26-315100-291Morristown NJ 07960 Amount: $2,155.77CC-0113-12

Plainsman Auto Supply Motor Service Center315 East Hanover Avenue 01-201-26-315100-291Morristown NJ 07960 Amount: $2,565.38CC-0113-12

D & B Auto Supply Motor Service Center320 Lincoln Blvd 01-201-26-315100-261Middlesex NJ 08846 Amount: $1,515.04CC-0113-12

Inter City Tire Motor Service Center777 Dowd Avenue 01-201-26-315100-245Elizabeth NJ 07201 Amount: $3,444.72CC-0016-13

Tony Sanchez LTD Motor Service CenterP O Box 649 01-201-26-315100-241Stanhope NJ 07874 Amount: $3,020.00NJSC#A73528

David Weber Oil Motor Service Center601 Industrial Road 01-201-26-315100-232Carlstadt NJ 07072 Amount: $3,885.20NJSC#A81519

Rug and Floor Store Buildings & Grounds280 N Midland Avenue 04-216-55-953314-951Saddle Brook NJ 07663 Amount: $8,940.00NJSC#81571



Bayway Lumber Buildings & Grounds400 Ashton Avenue 01-201-26-310100-242Linden NJ 07036 Amount: $ 6,259.59Co-op#35

Bayway Lumber Buildings & Grounds400 Ashton Avenue 01-201-26-310100-242Linden NJ 07036 Amount: $ 7,430.12Co-op#35

Bayway Lumber Buildings & Grounds400 Ashton Avenue 01-201-26-310100-249

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Linden NJ 07036 Amount: $ 1,469.80Co-op#35

Greelco Inc Motor Service Center50 Roanoke Avenue 01-201-26-315100-243Newark NJ 07105 Amount: $15,801.80NJSC#A75717

Inter City Tire Motor Service Center777 Dowd Avenue 01-201-26-315100-245Elizabeth NJ 07201 Amount: $3,194.18CC-0016-13

Summit Transmission Motor Service Center39 Milltown Road 01-201-26-315100-291Union NJ 07083 Amount: $ 2,500.00NJSC#A76451

BFI MC Youth Shelter10 Lanidex Center 01-201-27-331110-162Parsippany NJ 07054 Amount: $2,686.20NJSC#A81620

SHI Information Technology290 Davidson Avenue 02-213-806815-391Somerset NJ 08873 Amount: $10,192.00NJSC#A77560

Eastern Concrete Road Division475 Market Street 01-201-26-290100-242Elmwood Park NJ 07407 Amount: $9,800.76Co-op# 4

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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 Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws, 30:9-87.

Emerald Professional Morris View Healthcare 285 Pierce Street 01-203-27-350125-182Somerset NJ 08873 Amount: $16,682.90HGP1111

J.A. Sexauer Morris View Healthcare 304 S. 20th St 01-201-27-350110-262Fairfield IA 52556 Amount: $2,327.47Leading Age

Penn-Jersey Paper Co. Morris View Healthcare232 Solomone Avenue 01-201-27-350130-046W Paterson NJ 07424 Amount: $2,520.01NJHA

Direct Supply Morris View Healthcare 6767 N Industrial Road 01-203-27-350110-204Milwaukee WI 53223 Amount: $4,847.95HGP1149 Emerald Professional Morris View Healthcare 285 Pierce Street 01-201-27-350125-182Somerset NJ 08873 Amount: $15,132.22HGP1111

Penn-Jersey Paper Co. Morris View Healthcare232 Solomone Avenue 01-201-27-350130-046W Paterson NJ 07424 Amount: $2,295.45NJHA

Ready Supply Morris View Healthcare P O Box 571 01-203-27-350125-182

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Montvale NJ 07645 Amount: $3,057.60Leading Age

Ready Supply Morris View Healthcare P O Box 571 01-201-27-350125-182Montvale NJ 07645 Amount: $3,732.00Leading Age

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

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With respect to recent bidding for One Freestanding Chemical Storage Building Re-Bid, a contract is hereby awarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder as follows:

U.S. Chemical Storage, LLC1806 River StreetWilkesboro, NC 28697Vendor #: 26643Total Amount: $87,821.00Line Item #: 04-216-55-963218-951 ($45,000.00)

04-216-55-963247-951 ($42,821.00)Using Agency: Department of Law & Public SafetyTerms: 90 days from notice of award

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

2. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to execute said contract as prepared by County Counsel.

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


--(7)1. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, a contract is hereby awarded, for

the provision of maintenance of proprietary computer software to the Fire & Police Academy, to:

Kidde Fire Trainers17 Phillips Parkway Montvale, New Jersey 07645-1810Vendor ID: 17948Amount: $34,243.00Budget Line Item: 01-201-29-407100-044Using Department: Fire & Police AcademyTerms: April 1st, 2014, through March 31st, 2017.




the licensing fee for the voting machine software system for the Morris County Clerk’s Office, to:

Dominion Voting Systems, Inc.1201 18th St.Suite 210Denver, CO 80202Vendor ID: 21123Term: Immediate purchase Amount: $21,994.88 Budget Line Item: 01-201-20-121110-259

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Using Department: County Clerk


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1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase Checkpoint Network Security-Software Maintenance from the following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S. 40A:11-12.

SHI Information Technology 290 Davidson Avenue 01-201-20-140100-078 Somerset NJ 08873 Amount: $26,486.67Vendor #17726NJSC#A77560


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1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase Checkpoint Network Security-Software Maintenance from the following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S. 40A:11-12.

SHI Information Technology 290 Davidson Avenue 01-201-20-140100-078 Somerset NJ 08873 Amount: $83,943.54Vendor #17726NJSC#A77560


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1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase workstation upgrades for Prosecutor’s Office from the following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S. 40A:11-12.

Hewlett Packard Information Technology 10810 Farnam Dr 04-216-55-962317-955 Omaha NE 68154 Amount: $73,700.00Vendor #11538NJSC#A70262


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1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase GIS Software Maintenance from the following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S. 40A:11-12.

ESRI Information Technology 380 New York Street 01-201-20-140100-078 Redlands CA92373 Amount: $32,201.00Vendor#14569NJSC#A83881


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1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase Video Conferencing Service from the following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S. 40A:11-12.

Video Corporation Information Technology P O Box 5480 01-201-20-140100-084Somerset NJ 08875 Amount: $47,760.00Vendor #26625NJSC#A81124



the provision of maintenance to the HVAC system at the Morris County Correctional Facility, to:

Carrier Corporation1430 Madison Road Fairfield, New Jersey 07004Vendor ID: 5603Amount: $26,172.00Budget Line Item: 01-201-25-280100-044Using Department: Correctional FacilityTerms: March 1st, 2014, through February 28th, 2015.



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WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris, by resolution #17 adopted March 12th, 2014, awarded a contract to Total Fire Safety LLC, of Easton, Pennsylvania, for the provision of Special Hazard Clean Agent Suppression Systems Maintenance & Inspections for Morris County;

AND WHEREAS, said resolution incorrectly stated the contract term to be a two year term from award of contract, with the total amount reading as $6,272.00 the correct should have read as $6,272.00 per year, for a total two year amount of $12,544.00, from January 1st, 2014 through December 31st, 2015.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the resolution and Certificate of Availability of Funds 94464 be amended to evidence said correction.

This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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Resolution authorizing the submission of a project proposal to NJ TRANSIT for NJ-JARC grant program.

WHEREAS, NJ TRANSIT has allocated operating funds for NJ-Job Access and Reverse Commute program (NJ-JARC) is to improve access to transportation services to employment and employment-related activities for welfare recipients and eligible low-income individuals and to transport residents of urbanized areas and non-urbanized areas to suburban employment opportunities; and,

WHEREAS, the Subrecipient will provide a match through local funds, from the sources noted below, subject to the availability and appropriation of the below referenced funds, equal to or greater than amount awarded to the Subrecipient through NJ TRANSIT; and,

WHEREAS, the Subrecipient expects to receive funding for the local match from NJ Department of Human Services/Division of Family Development, NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and the donation program; and,

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WHEREAS, should the local match funding not become available as anticipated from the sources mentioned above, appropriate actions will be taken in regards to the JARC program; and,

WHEREAS, the Subrecipient has or will provide all annual certifications, assurances and monthly reports for the project as required by NJ TRANSIT;

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. That the Director of Employment and Training Services is authorized to submit a project proposal to NJ TRANSIT for inclusion in NJ TRANSIT’s NJ JARC Grant Application, on behalf of the County of Morris for NJ JARC Round 1 and Round 2.

2. That the Director of Employment and Training Services is authorized to execute and file, with submission of a project proposal to NJ TRANSIT, the annual certifications and assurances and other documents NJ TRANSIT requires.

3. That the Director of Employment and Training Services is authorized to execute grant and cooperative agreements with NJ TRANSIT on behalf of the County of Morris.

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WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on September 24, 2012 for chiller replacement in the Administration and Records Building; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract to provide for additional required materials;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local Public Contracts Regulations, contract modification as detailed on "Contract Change Order Request" No. 3-64991 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: Liberty Mechanical Contractors, Inc.330-336 Raymond BoulevardNewark, NJ 07105

2. Item: Additional required materials

3. Increase in Cost: $ 8,116.08

4. New Contract Total: $720,999.93

5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has been provided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates the availability of funds is as listed in Account #04-216-55-953314-951 and said account shall be charged.

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


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WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on August 24, 2011 for Alterations and Additions to the Morris County Public Safety Training Complex; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract in response to the need for additional work to contract;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local Public Contract Regulations, contract modification as detailed on “Contract Change Order Request” No. 5-42999 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: APS Contracting 155-161 Pennsylvania AvenuePaterson, NJ 07503

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2. Items: Alterations and Additions to the Public Safety Training Complex, additional work to contract.

3. Increase: $ 104,396.79

4. New Contract Total: $18,855,541.07

5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has been provided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates the availability of funds is as listed in Capital Account # 04-216-55-951249-940 and said account shall be charged.



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WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on November 28, 2012 for ceiling replacement and asbestos abatement at the Morris County Courthouse; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to decrease said contract due to credits received from the contractor;


1. Vendor: Pyramid Contracting Corp.163 Sargeant AvenueClifton, New Jersey 07013

2. Item: Credit received from Contractor

3. Decrease in Cost: $ - 9,800.00

4. New Contract Total: $ 437,550.00

5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has been provided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates the availability of funds is as listed in Account #04-216-55-953266-951 and said account shall be credited.



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WHEREAS, the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders is very much aware of, and is closely following the issue involving the emission of hydrogen sulfide and possibly other noxious gas from the Fenimore Landfill in Roxbury Township, and has spoken out publicly about it; and

WHEREAS, on October 23, 2013, the Freeholder Board went on public record and adopted a Resolution in support of the township’s efforts to address the situation. This Resolution urged the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to expedite remediation of the Fenimore Landfill; and

WHEREAS, a copy of that resolution in support of the township and its residents was sent to DEP Commissioner Bob Martin, our 25th district state legislators and the mayor and township council members in Roxbury; and

WHEREAS, since that resolution was sent, the DEP came to Roxbury on March 11 and during a council meeting presented a remediation plan to cap the landfill, which the mayor and township council feel is completely inadequate, failing to provide enough information to support the DEP’s claim that its plan is the most effective way of resolving the issue, while protecting the area’s air and water quality and ensuring the health and safety of Roxbury residents; and


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1. That similar to the Roxbury Township mayor and council, the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders appreciates Commissioner Martin’s willingness to listen to tapes of that March 11 meeting to hear the questions and concerns raised by Roxbury residents about the state’s plan to cap the landfill, as well as the DEP’s moving forward with its well-drilling project to improve the effectiveness of the interim gas extraction system currently in place at the landfill.

2. That the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders also supports the mayor and township council’s request of the DEP that it delay implementing its plan to cap the landfill, if capping would rule out any other permanent remediation option, including trucking out the material that is buried in the landfill.

3. That the Freeholders also support the mayor and township council in their request that the DEP supply them with compelling data that supports the DEP’s conclusions, and that demonstrates to their satisfaction that all long-term remediation options have been thoroughly considered.

4. That the Freeholder Board will continue to monitor developments as they pertain to a long-term remediation plan for the Fenimore Landfill to make certain that any such plan is in the best interests of Roxbury Township and its citizens.

5. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection, all our local state representatives, President of the New Jersey Senate, Speaker of the New Jersey Assembly, the Honorable Governor of the State of New Jersey, Chris Christie, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, Congressman Leonard Lance, and to the Mayor and Council of Roxbury Township.

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WHEREAS, there exists a need for Engineering Consultants, licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey, to provide Construction Inspection Services for the Replacement of Morris County Bridge No. 1400-121 on Ridgedale Avenue over the Whippany River in the Town of Morristown; 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 open process, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.;

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

1. The agreement between the County of Morris and

Cherry, Weber & Associates, P.C.755 Memorial Parkway, Suite 110Phillipsburg, NJ 08865Vendor ID #: 13788Amount: $191,800 Budget: 04-216-55-953323-909Term: July 7, 2014 through July 3, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey, by Resolution #18, adopted April 10, 2013, authorized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Police Institute of Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice in order to establish a UASI Office of Management and Regional Integration; and,

WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the County of Morris and the Police Institute of Rutgers University to extend the term of said MOU from March 31, 2014 to May 23, 2014;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that the term of said MOU is hereby extended to May 23, 2014.

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WHEREAS, Resolution #16 adopted at the June 25, 2012 Freeholder Public Meeting authorized execution of agreement #NEWSER-13M-WIA, for WIA (Workforce Investment Act) Youth Services, between Morris/Sussex/Warren Employment & Training Services and NewBridge Services, Inc. for $115,000.00 for the period July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013; and

WHEREAS, the agreement amount was based on 22 participants and the actual enrollment was 31; and

WHEREAS, payments under this agreement are unit (participant) based;


1. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to sign and execute Modification #1 to Subgrant Agreement #NEWSER-13M-WIA between the Morris/Sussex/Warren Employment & Training Services and NewBridge Services, Inc. which increases the contract amount from $115,000.00 to $162,043.00.

2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue an Amendment to Certificate

of Availability of Funds # 61520 increasing it by $47,043.00 to $115,000.00, and charging Account No. 02-213-41-742020-391 for the increase.

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

DATE CHECK NO. PAYEE ACCOUNT AMOUNT01/13/14 372870 NJ Motor Vehicle

Commission01-201-26-320100-021

$ 1,080.00

01/13/14 372871 NJ Motor Vehicle Commission

01-201-26-320100-021

660.00

01/15/14 372874 U.S. Postal Service 01-201-27-350100-068

2,128.00

01/23/14 373320 RHM Benefits, Inc. 01-203-23-220100-090

12,500.00

02/18/14 374451 Morristown Post Office 02-213-41-742510-391

270.00


130.00


65.00


20.00


15.00

03/04/14 375028 Giovanni Diangelo Nieves

01-201-20-120100-069

200.00

03/04/14 375029 Mr. Jonathan Loesch 01-201-20-120100-069

500.00

03/04/14 375030 Patrick Hebert 01-201-20-120100-069

100.00

03/17/14 375726 Andy Matt Inc. 01-201-26- 290100-228

22,568.75

03/17/14 375727 Andy Matt Inc. 01-201-26-290100-228

89,612.50

03/17/14 375728 Cipollini Carting 01-201-26- 18,685.00159


290100-22803/17/14 375729 Frank Brodeen OLC 01-201-26-

290100-228 69,589.00

03/17/14 375730 Green Outlook Landscaping & Maintenance, Inc.

13-290-56-578201-888

98,675.00

03/17/14 375731 JJS Services, Inc. 01-201-26-290100-228

62,431.25

03/17/14 375732 M & B Trucking Inc. 01-201-26- 290100-228

32,282.40

03/17/14 375733 Michael Fitzpatrick & Son Inc.

01-201-26-290100-228

16,224.00

03/17/14 375734 Mountain View Development & Contracting

01-201-26-290100-228

12,250.00

03/17/14 375735 Supreme-Metro Corp. 01-201-26-290100-228

23,760.00

03/17/14 375736 Tree King Inc. 13-290-56-578201-888

274,917.50

03/17/14 375737 V.A. Spatz & Sons Inc. 01-201-26-290100-228

12,825.00

03/17/14 375738 V.A. Spatz & Sons Inc. 13-290-56-578201-888

64,112.50

03/18/14 375739 Tree King Inc. 13-290-56-578201-888

4,959.41

03/18/14 375740 Tree King Inc. 01-201-26-290100-228

14,548.10

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

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WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has been advised that the following check was made payable to the incorrect vendor:

CHECK # DATE AMOUNT PAYEE ACCOUNT BANK

372061 12/11/13 $41.51 Ricoh America’s Centralized Bank ofCorp. Disbursement America

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body that the County

Treasurer be authorized to re-issue the above in the following manner:

AMOUNT PAYEE ACCOUNT BANK

$41.51 Electronic Office Centralized Bank ofSystems Disbursement America

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1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase call recording system from the following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S. 40A:11-12.

Nice Systems Information Technology 461 From Rd 3rd, Fl 04-216-55-962317-955Paramus NJ 07652 Amount: $70,773.10Vendor #9381NJSC#A83921


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In accordance with resolution #71 approved at the January 4, 2014 Reorganization Meeting, the following emergency checks have been issued by the Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance for the month of January 2014.

DATE CHECK NO. PAYEE ACCOUNT TO BE CHARGED AMOUNT

1/3/2014 50000 Ariba Oil Co., Inc. 01-203-27-345100-365 450.001/3/2014 50001 Boundary Motel 01-203-27-345100-365 975.00

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BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS – MARCH 26, 20141/3/2014 50002 Falcon Oil 01-203-27-345100-365 520.501/3/2014 50003 Goodale Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 34.981/3/2014 50004 Hanover Affordable Housing 01-203-27-345100-365 912.001/3/2014 50005 JCP & L 01-203-27-345100-365 350.001/3/2014 50006 JCP & L 01-203-27-345100-365 350.001/3/2014 50007 M & M Fuel 01-203-27-345100-365 553.501/3/2014 50008 Molnar Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 863.741/3/2014 50009 New Jersey Natural Gas 01-203-27-345100-365 407.151/3/2014 50010 New Jersey Natural Gas 01-203-27-345100-365 350.001/3/2014 50011 Walgreens 01-203-27-345100-338 116.991/3/2014 50012 Beatrice Washington 01-203-27-345100-365 185.851/3/2014 50013 JCP & L 02-213-41-754515-391 93.781/3/2014 50014 New Jersey Natural Gas 02-213-41-754515-391 136.421/3/2014 50015 Township of Denville 02-213-41-754515-391 227.271/6/2014 50016 River Park Village 01-203-27-345100-365 1,712.001/6/2014 26283 Office of Temp. Assistance 01-201-27-345100-361 150,000.001/9/2014 50017 Gordon Washington 01-203-27-345100-365 820.001/9/2014 50018 Molnar Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 4,813.091/9/2014 50019 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-203-27-345100-340 1,143.571/9/2014 50020 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-203-27-345100-340 201.361/9/2014 50021 PSE & G 01-203-27-345100-365 419.231/9/2014 50022 Parsippany Inn 01-203-27-345100-365 350.001/9/2014 50023 Quality Inn 01-203-27-345100-365 420.001/9/2014 50024 Roxbury Circle Motel 01-203-27-345100-365 50.001/9/2014 50025 Skytop Motel 01-203-27-345100-365 350.001/9/2014 50026 John Ostrowski 01-201-27-345100-365 135.001/10/2014 50027 Knoll Manor Associates 01-203-27-345100-365 1,000.001/13/2014 50028 Hanover Affordable Housing 01-203-27-345100-365 942.001/14/2014 50029 RESPATECH 01-203-27-345100-338 150.001/14/2014 50030 Boundary Motel 01-203-27-345100-365 250.001/14/2014 50031 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-203-27-345100-340 183.261/14/2014 50032 Robert E. Hathaway Jr. 01-203-27-345100-365 1,192.501/14/2014 50033 Skytop Motel 01-203-27-345100-365 770.001/16/2014 50034 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-203-27-345100-340 55.931/16/2014 50035 Parsippany Inn 01-203-27-345100-365 2,000.001/16/2014 50036 Walgreens 01-203-27-345100-338 116.991/17/2014 50037 Postmaster 01-201-27-345100-068 800.001/22/2014 50038 Arturo A. Aguayo 01-203-27-345100-365 1,000.001/22/2014 50039 Hilltop Fuel Heating & Air

Condition01-203-27-345100-365 357.90

1/22/2014 50040 Molnar Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 1,181.151/23/2014 50041 Roger Gupta 01-203-27-345100-365 1,151.551/24/2014 50042 Pitney Bowes 01-201-27-345100-068 4,000.001/29/2014 50043 Beverly 84 LLC 01-203-27-345100-365 1,350.001/29/2014 50044 Dattolo Property Investment

Inc.01-203-27-345100-365 1,000.00

1/29/2014 50045 Furniture House 01-203-27-345100-365 249.001/29/2014 50046 Julian Russell LLC 01-201-27-345100-365 1,312.501/29/2014 50047 Kingtown Motel 01-203-27-345100-365 55.001/29/2014 50048 Main Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 609.901/29/2014 50049 New Jersey Natural Gas 01-203-27-345100-365 385.56

1/29/2014 50050 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-201-27-345100-340 167.081/29/2014 50051 Econo Lodge 01-203-27-345100-365 200.001/29/2014 50052 Mr. Ed. Lewthwaite 01-201-27-345100-365 1,457.311/29/2014 50053 Goodale Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 824.971/29/2014 50054 Molnar Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 2,845.581/29/2014 50055 Molnar Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 434.771/29/2014 50056 Parsippany Inn 01-201-27-345100-365 150.00

01-203-27-345100-365 800.001/29/2014 50057 Roxbury Circle Motel 01-201-27-345100-365 50.00

01-203-27-345100-365 1,100.001/29/2014 50058 Whippany Lodging LLC 01-201-27-345100-365 450.00

01-203-27-345100-365 450.001/29/2014 50059 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-201-27-345100-340 437.201/29/2014 50060 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-203-27-345100-340 1,447.771/29/2014 50061 Janine M. Knapp - Hundermann 01-201-27-345100-365 50.001/29/2014 50062 THP Urban Renewal 01-203-27-345100-365 992.001/31/2014 50063 Kevin Ritzie 01-201-27-345100-365 162.001/31/2014 50064 Shakila Sarwary 01-203-27-345100-365 1,000.001/31/2014 50065 Netcong Heights LLC 01-201-27-345100-365 1,500.00

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BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS – MARCH 26, 20141/31/2014 50066 Eco Fuel Oil 01-203-27-345100-365 542.85

Total 202,116.20


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In accordance with resolution #71 approved at the January 4, 2014 Reorganization Meeting, the following emergency checks have been issued by the Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance for the month of February 2014.

DATE CHECK NO. PAYEE ACCOUNT TO BE CHARGED AMOUNT

2/7/2014 50067 Anthony Mulhearn 01-201-27-345100-365 1,500.002/7/2014 50068 Furniture House 01-201-27-345100-365 299.002/7/2014 50069 Goodale Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 69.00

01-203-27-345100-338 616.902/7/2014 50070 Gregory Pompei 01-201-27-345100-365 1,500.002/7/2014 50071 Highlands at Morris Plains 01-201-27-345100-365 1,000.002/7/2014 50072 Steve Penzenik 01-203-27-345100-365 1,000.002/7/2014 50073 JCP & L 01-201-27-345100-365 158.91

01-203-27-345100-365 275.0001-201-27-345100-339 340.89

2/7/2014 50074 Molnar Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 1,267.9301-203-27-345100-338 2,359.65

2/7/2014 50075 Molnar Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 4,381.192/7/2014 50076 Mt. Arlington Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 414.702/7/2014 50077 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-201-27-345100-340 58.552/7/2014 50078 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-201-27-345100-340 550.732/7/2014 50079 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-203-27-345100-340 361.772/7/2014 50080 Parsippany Inn 01-201-27-345100-365 500.002/7/2014 50081 PSE & G 01-203-27-345100-365 207.252/7/2014 50082 Rosa H. Rosa 01-203-27-345100-365 900.002/7/2014 50083 Sal Dattolo 01-203-27-345100-365 2,250.002/7/2014 50084 Skytop Motel 01-201-27-345100-365 50.002/7/2014 50085 SP-V Green Properties LLC 01-203-27-345100-365 2,925.002/7/2014 50086 Walgreens Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 1,698.302/7/2014 50087 Walgreens Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 881.98

01-203-27-345100-338 615.042/7/2014 50088 White's Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 64.002/7/2014 50089 Quality Rentals of 28 Prospect

LLC01-203-27-345100-365 790.00

2/7/2014 50090 Molnar Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 30.2501-203-27-345100-338 592.55

2/11/2014 50091 Pitney Bowes 01-201-27-345100-068 4,000.002/11/2014 50092 Postmaster 01-201-27-345100-068 800.002/18/2014 50093 Shoshana Jaffe 02-213-41-734415-391 1,000.002/19/2014 50094 Garden State Air Conditioning 02-213-41-754515-391 275.002/19/2014 50095 Morristown Housing Authority 01-203-27-345100-365 860.002/19/2014 50096 Molnar Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 34.952/19/2014 50097 Skytop Motel 01-203-27-345100-365 50.002/19/2014 50098 Suburban Propane 01-203-27-345100-365 646.842/19/2014 50099 Valley Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 719.952/19/2014 50100 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 02-213-41-754515-391 952.572/26/2014 50101 Goodale Pharmacy 01-203-27-345100-338 1,041.952/26/2014 50102 Maple Terrace Apartments, LLC 01-201-27-345100-339 1,200.002/26/2014 50103 Molnar Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 128.25

01-203-27-345100-338 95.002/26/2014 50104 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-201-27-345100-340 62.12

01-203-27-345100-340 40.942/26/2014 50105 Parsippany Inn 01-201-27-345100-365 450.00

01-203-27-345100-365 150.002/26/2014 50106 Skytop Motel 01-201-27-345100-365 60.00

Total 40,226.16


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(29)WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on October 19, 2013 for provision of

snow plowing and ice removal for Morris County roads; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract to provide for additional snow storms winter 2013-2014;

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1. Vendor: JJS Services, Inc.PO Box 555Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970

2. Item: Additional snow storms winter 2013-2014






--(30)

WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on October 19, 2013 for provision of snow plowing and ice removal for Morris County roads; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract to provide for additional snow storms winter 2013-2014;


1. Vendor: JJS Services, Inc.PO Box 555Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970

2. Item: Additional snow storms winter 2013-2014






--(31)

WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on April 28, 2011 for provision of labor rates/HVAC repair; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract due to unanticipated repairs; removal and replacement of failed air handling serving the Morris County Administration Building;


1. Vendor: Binsky & Snyder Services, LLC281 Centennial AvenuePiscataway, NJ 08854

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2. Item: Unanticipated repairs at the Administration Building






--(32)


WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract due to unanticipated emergency repairs at various County buildings;



2. Item: Unanticipated emergency repairs at various County buildings






--(33)

WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on January 9, 2013 for labor rates plumbing; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract for emergency excavation and repairs to car pad at the Public Safety Training Academy.


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

2. Item: Emergency excavation and repairs to car pad at PSTA




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--(34)


WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract due to unanticipated repairs at the Correctional Facility;



2. Item: Unanticipated repairs at Correctional Facility






--(35)

WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on July 1, 2012 for fire sprinkler maintenance and inspection; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to reallocation of funds ($1,922.00) from 2014 (CAF #90277) to 2013 (CAF #70009) no increase to contract amount;


1. Vendor: S.A. Comunale Co., Inc.2900 Newpark DriveBarberton, OH 44203

2. Item: Reallocation of funds ($1,922.00), no increase to contract.

3. Increase in Cost: $ 0.00


5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has been provided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates the availability of funds is as listed in Account #70-201-23-212100-084 said account shall be charged.



--(36)

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With respect to recent bidding for Asbestos Abatement @ the Morris County Courthouse, located at 1 Court Street, Morristown, New Jersey, a contract is hereby awarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder as follows:

GMT Contracting Corp.7206 Tonnelle AveNorth Bergen, NJ 07047Vendor #: 26658Budget #’s: 04-216-55-953266-951 = $300,000.00 04-216-55-953314-951 = $200,000.00 Amount: $500,000.00 (not to exceed)Term: Not to exceed 120 calendar days after notification of award Div: Engineering

1. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to execute said contract as presented by County Counsel.


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

4. The resolution shall take effect immediately.

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WHEREAS, transfers are permitted between Appropriation Reserves during the first three months of the fiscal year:

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris, New Jersey, that transfers between Appropriation Reserves be made as follows:

FROM AMOUNT TOAdministrator, S/W $ 10,000.00 Administrator, O/EPersonnel, S/W 7,000.00 Personnel, O/EClerk of the Bd., S/W 3,000.00 Clerk of the Bd. O/ECounty Clerk, S/W 50,000.00 County Clerk, O/EProsecutor, S/W 5,000.00 Surrogate, O/ETreasurer, S/W 4,000.00 Treasurer, O/EPurchasing, S/W 3,500.00 Purchasing, O/EInformation Technology, S/W 30,000.00 Annual AuditInformation Technology, S/W 30,000.00 Information Technology, O/EO.L.I.S., S/W 5,000.00 O.L.I.S., O/EComm. Center, S/W 50,000.00 Counsel, O/EEngineering, S/W 10,000.00 Engineering, O/EPlanning Board, S/W 10,000.00 Planning Board, O/EPreservation Trust, S/W 10,000.00 Preservation Trust, O/EEmergency Management, S/W 40,000.00 Emergency Management, O/EComm. Center, S/W 100,000.00 Comm. Center, O/EComm. Center, S/W 80,000.00 Sheriff, S/WMedical Examiner, S/W 20,000.00 Medical Examiner, O/EProsecutor, S/W 200,000.00 Prosecutor, O/EProsecutor, S/W 400,000.00 Jail, S/WYouth Detention, S/W 50,000.00 Youth Detention, O/EYouth Detention, S/W 50,000.00 Jail, O/ERoads, S/W 150,000.00 Roads, O/EBridges, S/W 25,000.00 Bridges, O/EShade Tree, S/W 25,000.00 Shade Tree, O/EBuildings & Grounds, S/W 100,000.00 Buildings & Grounds, O/EMotor Service, S/W 100,000.00 Motor Service, O/EHealth Management, S/W 20,000.00 Health Management, O/EHuman Services, S/W 25,000.00 Human Services, O/EYouth Shelter, S/W 30,000.00 Youth Shelter, O/ESeniors and Disabled, S/W 15,000.00 Seniors and Disabled, O/EMorris View, S/W 500,000.00 Morris View, O/EMorris View, S/W 10,000.00 County Adjuster, S/WLibrary, S/W 50,000.00 Library, O/EExtension, S/W 5,000.00 Extension, O/EPublic Safety Academy, S/W 15,000.00 Public Safety Academy, O/EMorris View, S/W 15,000.00 Reimbursement for Out of

County College

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(38)RESOLUTION APPROVING APPRAISALS FOR ROAD WIDENING EASEMENT ACQUISITION

ON TAX BLOCK 224, PART OF LOTS 1 AND 84 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1164 - 1174 SUSSEX TURNPIKE AND 5 – 11 BROOKSIDE ROAD

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey had previously determined in its Resolution of June 26,

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2013 that an acquisition of a road widening easement on real property described as Tax Block 224, part of Lots 1 and 84, on the Tax Map of the Township of Randolph, commonly known as 1164 – 1174 Sussex Turnpike and 5 – 11 Brookside Road was necessary for public purposes; and

WHEREAS, the Board’s Resolution of June 26, 2013 further provided for acquisition of the needed property interest using the power of eminent domain if the owner and the County were unable to agree on compensation after bona fide negotiations, and/or if the owner was unable to provide title to the needed property free and clear of liens; and

WHEREAS, after bona fide negotiations, the owner and the County were unable to reach an agreement on the purchase of the property interest needed, which necessitated the filing by Morris County of an action in condemnation, on December 5, 2013, and

WHEREAS, as required by law, Morris County has had the needed property rights re-appraised by Louis Izenberg, MAI, Izenberg Appraisal Associates, a licensed certified real estate appraiser, who concluded a value of $9,750.00 as of the December 5, 2013 date of filing of the complaint in condemnation, and, as required by law had a review report confirming the methodology and value in the foregoing appraisal report, dated March 11, 2014, by Robert G. Schwarz, MAI, Harry L. Schwarz and Co., a licensed certified real estate appraiser; and

WHEREAS, Special Counsel retained by Morris County has reviewed and recommended approval of the appraisal and review appraisal reports referred to above.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey, that the appraisal report valuing the needed property interest on Tax Block 224, part of Lots 1 and 84, on the Tax Map of the Township of Randolph, commonly known as 1164 – 1174 Sussex Turnpike and 5 – 11 Brookside Road, as of December 5, 2014, prepared by Louis Izenberg, MAI, Izenberg Appraisal Associates dated March 5, 2014, and the review report prepared by Robert G. Schwarz, MAI, Harry L. Schwarz and Co., dated March 11, 2014, valuing the needed property interest at $9,750.00, are hereby approved.

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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF A ROAD WIDENING EASEMENT ON TAX BLOCK 59.02, LOT 25, LOCATED ON 391 ROUTE 202 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTVILLE, AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $72,000.00 THEREFORE FROM CAPITAL

ACCOUNT NUMBER 04-216-55-953202-951

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey has determined that the acquisition of a road widening easement is necessary for public purposes and that the County must acquire an interest in real property described as Tax Block 59.02, part of Lot 25, on the Tax Map of the Township of Montville more commonly known as 391 Route 202 in order to construct intersection improvements at the Changebridge Road, and Route 202 intersection in the Township of Montville.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that it is necessary, required, desirable, in the public interest and in the best interests of the County that it acquire a road widening easement on and of the property herein described as part of Tax Block 59.02, Lot 25, on the Tax Map of the Township of Montville, more commonly known as part of 391 Route 202, 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 Montville and the County of 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 March 5, 2014, prepared by Louis Izenberg, MAI, Izenberg Appraisal Associates, with a value date of February 6, 2014 and valuing the property interest to be acquired at $72,000.00, is hereby approved; and

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

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event that such Counsel is unable to agree with the owner(s) of the aforementioned real property as to the compensation to be paid therefore, free and clear of all liens of lienholders, then said Counsel is hereby authorized to institute condemnation proceedings in the name and for the benefit of the County in accordance with the eminent domain laws of the State of New Jersey for the acquisition of the real property interest hereinabove described, and to institute such proceedings at the cost and expense of the County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is hereby authorized the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand ($72,000.00) Dollars for the necessary order of taking to acquire the said property from Capital Account Number 04-216-55-953202-951. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to remit a check in the sum of Seventy-two Thousand ($72,000.00) 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 immediately and be in full force from and after its passage.

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RESOLUTION APPROVING APPRAISALS FOR ROAD WIDENING EASEMENT ACQUISITION ON TAX BLOCK 101, PART OF LOT 4, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH, COMMONLY KNOWN

AS 1204 SUSSEX TURNPIKE

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey had previously determined in its Resolution of March 27, 2013 that an acquisition of a road widening easement on real property described as Tax Block 101, part of Lot 4, on the Tax Map of the Township of Randolph, commonly known as 1204 Sussex Turnpike was necessary for public purposes; and

WHEREAS, the Board’s Resolution of March 27, 2013 further provided for acquisition of the needed property interest using the power of eminent domain if the owner and the County were unable to agree on compensation after bona fide negotiations, and/or if the owner was unable to provide title to the needed property free and clear of liens; and

WHEREAS, after bona fide negotiations, the owner was unable to provide title to the needed property rights free and clear of liens, which necessitated the filing by Morris County of an action in condemnation, on December 5, 2013, and

WHEREAS, as required by law, Morris County has had the needed property rights re-appraised by Louis Izenberg, MAI, Izenberg Appraisal Associates, a licensed certified real estate appraiser, who concluded a value of $17,500.00 as of the December 5, 2013 date of filing of the complaint in condemnation in an appraisal report dated March 5, 2014, and, as required by law, had a review report dated March 11, 2014 prepared confirming the methodology and value in the foregoing appraisal report, by Robert G. Schwarz, MAI, Harry L. Schwarz and Co., a licensed certified real estate appraiser; and

WHEREAS, Special Counsel retained by Morris County has reviewed and recommended approval of the appraisal and review appraisal reports referred to above.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that the appraisal report valuing the needed property interest as of December 5, 2014, prepared by Louis Izenberg, MAI, Izenberg Appraisal Associates dated March 5, 2014, and the review report prepared by Robert G. Schwarz, MAI, Harry L. Schwarz and Co., dated March 11, 2014, valuing the needed property interest at $17,500.00 are hereby approved.

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

Morris in the State of New Jersey that the following individual is hereby appointed to the Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce Investment Board, to serve without salary.

Term

Dianna Morison 12/31/2014

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Coordinator of Financial Stability Project (unexpired term ofCenter for Prevention and Counseling D. Meng61 Spring Street, 3rd FloorNewton, NJ 07860

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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that the following individual is hereby appointed to the Morris County Heritage Commission to serve without salary, the unexpired term of Virginia Vogt, 12/31/17:

Joyce Kanigel52 Union Street Rockaway, NJ 07866

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

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro (except to ABSTAIN on No. 39), DeFillippo, Krickus, Lyon, Scapicchio and Director Mastrangelo (7)

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FREEHOLDER COMMENTS

Freeholder DeFillippo said she welcomed the comments made tonight. There is representation for those who support open space because of our park system. There is also strong opinions that the open space tax should be eliminated. For those from Roxbury, a park is being built in Landing. Without open space funding from Green Acres, the County and Town, these types of things would not be built. It is very important for our quality of life. We have been reducing the open space tax. There is still a need for it. Thanks to the community for coming out to talk about Fenimore. There are a lot of various opinions. We need to look at the report and invite the consultant to come in to Roxbury to clarify information.

Freeholder Krickus thanked Roxbury residents for sharing their views. When dealing with the DEP, it is difficult. Freeholder Krickus said we have the most conservative Board than we have ever had.

Freeholder Cesaro thanked Roxbury residents for coming today. Our doors are always open.

Director Mastrangelo thanked people from Roxbury who came out. He was glad to have the resolution approved to support the Mayor and Council and hopes we get the right solution to maintain the quality of life for residents in Morris County. He thanked everyone for spending the time and having the patience with the process from work session to the meeting here tonight. In regards to open space, he agrees with his colleagues. Tourism in Morris County is the highest in the State because of open space, parks and farm lands. Measures are being taken to reduce open space year after year, but there is a matter of striking the right balance. This Freeholder Board is conservative based on budgets passed last year and the budget that will be adopted for 2014.

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BILL RESOLUTION

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the bills as shown on the Schedule of Warrants all having been approved by the proper committees of officials where legally required, be and the same are hereby authorized to be paid. The Schedule of Warrants designated as Bill Resolution #06-14 totals $23,185,291.32 dated and made a part hereof by reference.

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

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

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At 8:40 p.m. Director Mastrangelo asked for a five minute break. The Board unanimously agreed.

The meeting re-convened at 8:53 p.m.

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PUBLIC PORTION TO DISCUSS THE 2014 BUDGET

Freeholder Lyon gave an overview of the proposed 2014 budget and asked for any public comment or questions.

Martin Prentice, Morristown resident, said he understands that the Board is taking the open space down but please don’t take it down to “zero.”

George Moken, Morris Township resident, said that in 2010 more than 40% left the State of New Jersey because of high property taxes and inheritance taxes. He said it is the most expensive state in which to die. Mr. Moken felt that the Freeholders need to look at the budget differently and more needs to be done by less government. He suggested looking at 2015 for a 10% reduction in spending by reducing the debt. Concerning unfunded liabilities, Mr. Moken asked what is the total and what are the categories.

Freeholder Krickus said that the pension is a state figure. Pension payments and lifetime retiree healthcare is a problem, but the Board has taken a firm action in resolving this. January 1, 2014, employees will no longer be eligible for lifetime employee health benefits.

Mr. Moken is concerned about future solar projects. The Board is committed not to accept another solar project. Freeholder Krickus said there is litigation, and we recognize that this is an exposure to maintain County’s position on this.

Barbara Eames, Whippany resident, said she affirms what George Moken said, and she does think the public only understands the pain of their own tax situation. We need to help them understand what drives the taxes. Ms. Eames spoke to Ms. Leary, Director of Public Works and Planning, concerning the $200,000 study and when it would be available to the public. Ms. Leary said once the recommendations are given to the freeholders, it will be public.

Ms. Eames said she received a letter from Counsel O’Mullan and she felt it was a very weak answer that individuals cannot be compelled to the maintenance of churches. She discovered that the open space portion of the budget does not mandate that any monies be raised by taxation of any given year. That money does not have to be raised, and that money is in the fund. Ms. Eames would like to see the open space taxes lower and the money saved be given to the Fenimore Landfill project.

Ms. Eames questioned when the grants need to be encumbered. Ms. Leary said the study will be completed in June 2014 and be presented on July 9, 2014.

Nancy Burwell, Morris Township, said she spoke with Administrator Bonanni and Director of Human Services Pinto regarding the meals on wheels and meals served at the nutrition sites. She does not understand why taxpayers have to pay for this and feels there are local churches, food stamps, and soup kitchens for those in need. Director Mastrangelo said there is a commitment to people who have paid taxes all their years and are in bad health. These meals go to those types of people. Freeholder Krickus said we get reimbursed for half of these costs from the State of New Jersey.

Tom Laureys, Councilman of Netcong spoke about his town that has defined benefit plans. It is State law that dictates for the defined contribution plan, but the County has no choice.

Kurt Dinkelmeyer, Montville resident suggested that a $2 suggested donation fee for meals at the nutrition centers should be raised to $5. Director of Human Services, Frank Pinto, said we could ask for a specific amount and the Freeholders could change the existing amount charged. Freeholder DeFillippo said the County is asking for the caregivers and family members of those who have the meals consider making a donation during the year. Freeholder Cabana stated he wanted to note for the record that last year the contributions made exceeded $50,000.

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William Eames, Whippany resident, suggested that a sign be posted that says the actual cost of the meals is $10 so give what you are able.

George Moken, Morris Township resident, said that more people are leaving this state than any other. New Jersey is No. 1 in highest taxes. As people leave this state, his question is how do we improve if other counties will not go below last year’s taxation. He asked the Freeholders to take one more look. He feels reducing 1 cent out of every dollar spent will make a difference. He thanked the Board for all the time that was spent here tonight for public comment.

Director Mastrangelo said he believes our budget slightly dipped below zero without open space reduction.

Paul Albanese, Morristown resident, asked how much is spent on illegal immigration. Administrator Bonanni said there is no funding in the budget to address this as the county has no statutory role regarding immigration.

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ADJOURNMENT

There was no further business. On motion by Freeholder Cabana and seconded by Freeholder Cesaro, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane M. KetchumClerk of the Board

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