fh meeting minutes - 2014-06-11

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS - JUNE 11, 2014

A regular meeting of The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, was held on June 11, 2014, in the Freeholder Public Meeting Room, Administration and Records Building, 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 11th day of June, 2014 has been provided through resolution adopted by this Board at its Regular Meeting held at the Administration & Records Building on January 4, 2014, 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, John Krickus, Hank Lyon, David Scapicchio, and Director Thomas Mastrangelo (7) ALSO PRESENT: Administrator John Bonanni, Assistant County Administrator Mary Jo Buchanan, County Counsel Dan O’Mullan, Assistant County Counsel Randy Bush, and Clerk of the Board Diane M. Ketchum

PRAYER AND FLAG SALUTE

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EAGLE SCOUT RECOGNITION Ryan Moroney – Troop 118, Denville Jeremy Ochs – Troop 111, Lake Hopatcong Michael Remshifski, Troop 188, Landing

Nicholas Savino Troop, 188, Landing (Accepting will be his brother, Christian Savino)

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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

May 14, 2014 Regular and Work Session Meeting Minutes; May 28, 2014 Work Session Meeting Minutes.

On motion by Freeholder Cabana and seconded by Freeholder Lyon the May 14 Regular and Work Session Meeting Minutes; May 28 Work Session Meeting Minutes were approved.

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COMMUNICATIONS

1. The Mendham Home School Association is asking permission to hang a banner across Route 24 (CR 510) in Mendham Borough from September 12 – 27 to advertise the Harvest Hustle 5K Race on September 27.

2. The Township of Mendham is asking on behalf of the Mendham Township Library for permission to hang a banner across County Route from September 10 to 22 to advertise the bi-annual Shredder Day event.

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

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ORDINANCEFIRST READING/INTRODUCTION

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

Freeholder DeFillippoo stated: “I would like to introduce by title an ordinance entitled, ‘CAPITAL SURPLUS ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $162,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE MORRIS COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE.’”

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Freeholder Cabana stated: “I second the motion.”

The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

YES: Freeholders Cabana, DeFillippo, Krickus, Lyon, Scapicchio, and Director Mastrangelo (6)

ABSTAIN: Freeholder Cesaro (1)

Freeholder DeFillippo moved that the Clerk be authorized to publish the Ordinance in summary form in the local newspaper together with the notice of public hearing and consideration of final passage of this Ordinance which will take place at the Freeholder meeting to be held in the Township of Pequannock,530 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, New Jersey, on June 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Freeholder Cabana stated: “I second the motion,” which passed with six YES votes.

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

Freeholder DeFillippo stated: “I would like to introduce by title an ordinance entitled, ‘BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PAVING PROJECTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AT THE MORRIS COUNTY PARK COMMISSION IN AND BY THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $300,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $285,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE COUNTY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.’”

Freeholder Cabana stated: “I second the motion.”

The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

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

Freeholder DeFillippo moved that the Clerk be authorized to publish the Ordinance in summary form and notification of its passage in the local newspaper in accordance with the law. Freeholder Cabana seconded the motion, which passed with seven YES votes.

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PUBLIC PORTION

Ken Dolsky, resident of Parsippany, asked for the status for a proposed resolution to oppose the Pilgrim Pipeline. Director Mastrangelo said the Board needs more information to understand more about it first and then decide.

Kristin Pfeffer and Kristi Conover, residents of Morris Plains, spoke to the Board about their concerns over the Central Park traffic on the residential streets. They would like to see an access road built as soon as possible. Another concern is the demolition of Greystone and the construction of the area. This has caused a lot of tractor trailers as well as dump trucks to enter through Glenbrook Road and Central Avenue. They would like to see the vehicles be directed to the Koch Road/Hanover Avenue entrance/exit. Director Mastrangelo asked that a recommendation be made to Morris Plains to place speed bumps in the necessary areas. Freeholder Lyon said that the delay with a new access route is because it is State owned at this time. He suggested that Ms. Pfeffer and Ms. Conover contact their local legislators. As it pertains to the intended access road, Administrator Bonanni indicated that currently the County does not own the specific property, but that a request for capital funding will be developed ad submitted to the Freeholder Board for 2015. He will continue to keep Ms. Pfeffer and Ms. Conover updated on this matter.

Ben, a resident of Parsippany, would like to see JC&P stopped from putting in oil pipelines in the back of his property. He would like to see an alternate route.

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Barbara Eames, Whippany resident, made comments concerning Morris County Chamber of Commerce President Boudreau’s presentation at the work session today. She is concerned about businesses leaving New Jersey and specifically Mennen property, which is leaving the area shortly. She feels that incentives to get businesses here come from taxpayers. Ms. Eames asked that the Freeholders not endorse the State referendum issue.

Tom Ficociello, Morris Plains resident, asked about the GPS directions to Greystone. Administrator Bonanni said that the Park Commission will be making the changes so that the GPS directions will be more direct.

Ken Dolsky, Parsippany resident, said he has attended many meetings and attended the Township meeting in Parsippany. He asked about ordinances which fund capital projects. Treasurer Roe gave a brief explanation of the bonding process.

Joe Mastrosimone, Morris Plains resident, asked about the speed limit in Central Park. (The speed limit is set by the State but patrolled by the Park Police and Morris Plains Borough.) Mr. Mastrosimone would like to see barricades.

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Freeholder Cabana presented the following resolutions:

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Whereas, per Road Opening Permit #09-07 issued to Toll Bros., Inc. the original amount was $86,241.21, comprising of $44,738.24 cash and $41,492.97 Bond and

Whereas, Toll Bros., Inc. has requested that $27,500.00 be returned from Cash deposit portion of the permit.

Now Therefore Be It Resolved, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders that the Freeholder Director be authorized to sign and the Clerk shall attest to the Agreement between the County of Morris and Toll Bros., Inc. which allows the Morris County Treasurer to retain Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Forty Eight Dollars and Twenty Four Cents ($17,248.24) of monies place on deposit for Road Opening Permit #09-07 with Toll Bros., Inc. which Agreement is on file in the Office of the County Engineer, Road Inspection and is made a part hereof by reference.

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(2)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 Plans and Specifications for Sussex Turnpike Improvements in Randolph Township are approved.

2. The Director is authorized to sign the plans.

3. That the County Purchasing Agent is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the project forthwith.

4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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(3)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 Plans and Specifications for Sight Distance Improvements Powerville Road (CR618) at Rockaway Valley Road in Boonton Township are approved

2. The Director is authorized to sign the plans.

3. That the County Purchasing Agent is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the project forthwith.


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(4)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 $270,000.00 under Change Order No. 2M57, Project No. STP-C00S(586) Ls5E, for improvements to the Morris Avenue crossing in Rockaway Township and $40,000.00 under Change Order No. 2Z57, Project No. STP-C00S(579)LS4E, for improvements to the Righter Road crossing in Roxbury Township; and

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 Finance and County Treasurer is hereby authorized to accept the aforesaid funds, for the aforesaid purposes, crediting the appropriate accounts.

2) That Resolution No. 5, adopted by the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders on May 28, 2014, is hereby rescinded.

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(5)RESOLVED that the Director is hereby authorized to execute and the Clerk shall

certify, attest and affix the seal to the Postponement of Lien in the matter of the following client(s); and the Clerk dhall deliver the same to Community Development.

Edward J Podgurski & Jacquline A. Grey

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(6)RESOLVED that the Director is hereby authorized to execute and the Clerk shall

certify, attest and affix the seal to the Release of Receipt of Grant and Lien in the matter of the following client(s), and the Clerk shall deliver the same to Community Development.

Matilda Mellusi

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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 for the Prosecutor’s Office, to:

Sytech Corporation6121 Lincolnia RoadSuite 200Alexandria, Virginia 22312Vendor ID: 9341Amount: $26,924.00Budget Line Item: 01-201-25-275100-044Using Department: ProsecutorTerms: January 1, 2014 through December 31st, 2014

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


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WHEREAS, on June 26th, 2013 by Resolution #8 a contract for Labor Rates On-Site Electric Motor and Pump Repair, for Buildings & Grounds was awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Speedwell Electric Motors and,

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

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

BE IT RESOLVED that said contract with, Speedwell Electric Motors be renewed as follows:

Speedwell Electric Motors131 Washington StreetMorristown, NJ 07960 Term: June 1, 2014 thru June 30th, 2015Split Account:Budget: 01-201-26-310100-262 $10,000.00Budget: 01-216-55-953289-951 $15,000.00Dept: Buildings & Grounds


2. Upon final adoption of the budget, a Certificate of Availability of Funds shall be issued for the remaining balance, subject to the appropriation of sufficient funds.

3. The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute said contract as prepared by County Counsel.


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

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(9)BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase bituminous, concrete & milling 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.

Schifano Construction Corp Road Division One Smalley Avenue 04-216-55-953202-951 P.O. Box 288 Amount: $358,722.30

Middlesex, NJ 08846 Co-op #6

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

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(10)RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF ANY SEPCIAL

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

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of

Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget, and

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

WHEREAS, the Treasurer certifies that the County of Morris has realized or is in receipt of written notification of the state or federal monies cited in this resolution, which meets all statutory requirements and will be included in the 2014 county budget,

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue and appropriation in the budget of the year 2014 as referenced below:

Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Amount: $4,293.00

Appropriation Title: Law Enforcement Officers Training and Equipment Fund Amount: $4,293.00

Local Match – Source:_____________________________ Amount:$_____________

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

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(11)RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF ANY SEPCIAL

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

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of

Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget, and

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

WHEREAS, the Treasurer certifies that the County of Morris has realized or is in receipt of written notification of the state or federal monies cited in this resolution, which meets all statutory requirements and will be included in the 2014 county budget,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue and appropriation in the budget of the year 2014 as referenced below:

Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of Human Services Amount: $10,000.00

Appropriation Title: Social Services Block Grant- SHRAP Amount: $10,000.00

Local Match – Source:_____________________________ Amount:$_____________

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

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WHEREAS, the following Grant Fund budget appropriation balances remain unexpended or have been reduced:

741015 WFNJ-TANF FY 13 $89,257.00741020 WFNJ-General Assistance FY 13 $12,365.00741050 WFNJ-Career Advancement FY 13 $ 7,889.00

WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel said balances so that the Grant program may be closed out and removed from the open balances, and

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

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

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

DATE CHECK NO. PAYEE ACCOUNT AMOUNT05/29/14 378734 Extel Communications 04-216-55-962317-955 $29,877.00

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

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(14)BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with a resolution passed on November 8,

1995, the following departments will be debited per journal entry for the following expenses.

DEPARTMENT TYPE OF DEPARTMENTCHARGED EXPENSE AMOUNT CREDITED

01-203-22-201100-291 Vehicle Maintenance $ 433.16 Anticipated Revenue October- December 2013 Public Works Weights & Measures

01-203-41-716100-291 Vehicle Maintenance $13,034.75 Anticipated Revenue October – December 2013 Public Works Nutrition

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(15)BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in

the State of New Jersey that the Director of Finance & County Treasurer is hereby authorized to reclassify the following payment as follows:

CHECK# DATE PAYEE AMOUNT FROM TO

359535 02/13/2013 M.C. School $ 762.72 02-213-41-742010-391 02-213-41-742005-391(partial) of Technology

363338 05/06/2013 M.C. School $ 708.24 02-213-41-742010-391 02-213-41-742005-391(partial) Of Technology

363487 05/06/2013 Rutgers Center $1.972.00 02-213-41-742010-391 02-213-41-742005-391(partial) for Continuing Professional Development

365656 07/10/2013 M.C. School $ 789.96 02-213-41-742010-391 02-213-41-742005-391(partial) of Technology

368450 09/11/2013 M.C. School $ 517.56 02-213-41-742010-391 02-213-41-742005-391 Of Technology

370882 11/13/2013 Quality & Productivity Solutions Inc. $ 1,000.00 02-213-41-742510-391 02-213-41-742505-391

370883 11/13/2013 Quality & Productivity $ 1,000.00 02-213-41-742510-391 02-213-41-742505-391 Solutions Inc.

372070 12/11/2013 Rutgers Center (partial) for Continuing Professional Development $ 493.00 02-213-41-742010-391 02-213-41-742005-391

372778 12/23/2013 William Paterson University $ 1,792.88 02-213-41-742510-391 02-213-41-742505-391

375021 02/26/2014 William

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(partial) Paterson University $ 1,407.12 02-213-41-742510-391 02-213-41-742505-391

377599 05/14/2014 M.C. School (partial) of Technology $ 800.00 02-213-71-742010-391 02-213-41-742005-391

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WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has been advices that the following check is no longer needed and has been voided,

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

CHECK# DATE AMOUNT PAYEE ACCOUNT BANK378049 05/14/14 $10.00 Township of Hanover Centralized Bank of America Disbursement

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WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has been advised that the following check has been lost and payment has been stopped on same,

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

CHECK# DATE AMOUNT PAYEE ACCOUNT BANK371785 12/11/13 $3,230.84 Beyer Bros Corp. Centralized Bank of America Disbursement

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BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with a resolution passed on November 8, 1995, the following departments will be debited per journal entry for the following expense.

DEPARTMENT TYPE OF DEPARTMENTCHARGED EXPENSE AMOUNT CREDITED

01-203-22-201100-069 Printing $ 739.20 Anticipated Revenue October- December 2013 Office Services Weights & Measures

01-203-27-345100-069 Vehicle Maintenance $ 3.18 Anticipated Revenue October – December 2013 Office Services

Temporary Assistance

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BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

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

Tilco New York Inc. Road Division625 Mt Hope Rd 01-201-26-290100-222Wharton NJ 07885 Amount: $1,400.71Co-op#5

Dell Marketing LP Information Technology One Dell Way 01-201-25-252105-161Round Rock TX 78682 Amount: $11,210.91NJSC#70256

Inter City Tire Motor Service Center777 Dowd Avenue 01-201-26-315100-245Elizabeth NJ 07201 Amount: $2,600.96

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CC-0016-13

Plainsman Auto Supply Motor Service Center315 East Hanover Avenue 01-201-26-315100-291Morristown NJ 07960 Amount: $1,781.22CC-0113-12

STS Tire & Auto Centers Motor Service Center1 STS Drive 01-201-26-315100-245Bridgewater NJ 08807 Amount: $1,790.79NJSC#A82528

Lanigan Associates Prosecutor’s Office496 Shrewsbury Ave 02-213-41-801305-392Red Bank NJ 07701 Amount: $1,789.40NJSC#A81348

Extel Communications Information Technology830 Belmont Avenue 01-201-31-430100-146North Haledon NJ 07508 Amount: $14,700.00NJSC#A80807

Johnstone Supply Buildings & GroundsP O Box 239 01-201-26-310100-264Kenilworth NJ 07033 Amount: $2,545.73SC 81051 81041

Stericycle Inc. MC Jail 4010 Commercial 01-201-25-280100-189Northbrook IL 60062 Amount: $4,831.32SRCL-00168283

Amerigas-Chester Public Safety Training145 W Main Street 01-201-31-430100-141Chester NJ 07930 Amount: $6,908.65Co-op#43

Dell Marketing LP Administration Office One Dell Way 01-201-20-100100-084Round Rock TX 78682 Amount: $6,120.00NJSC#77003

Tilco New York Inc. Road Division625 Mt Hope Rd 01-201-26-290100-222Wharton NJ 07885 Amount: $1,957.25Co-op#5

Inter City Tire Motor Service Center777 Dowd Avenue 01-201-26-315100-245Elizabeth NJ 07201 Amount: $2,666.50CC-0016-13

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1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase Paraclete and Blackhawk 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.

Lawmen Supply Sheriff’s Office 7115 Airport Highway 04-216-55-954340-888 Pennsauken, NJ 08109 Amount: $140,467.05

Vendor# 15709 NJSC# A86392


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1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase chiller rebuild & repairs 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.

Trane Morris View Healthcare 4 Wood Hollow Rd 04-216-55-955321-951 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Amount: $79,958.00

Leading Age


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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.

R.D. Sales Door & Hardware LLC Morris View Healthcare 220 West Parkway Unit#3 04-216-55-955268-951 Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 Amount: $3,105.00

Leading Age

R.D. Sales Door & Hardware LLC Morris View Healthcare 220 West Parkway Unit#3 01-201-27-350110-262 Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 Amount: $1,079.50

Leading Age

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WHEREAS, an emergency condition exists affecting the safety and health of citizens of Morris County due to the existing mold at the Morris County Correctional Facility;

WHEREAS, mold remediation must be undertaken to alleviate this emergency situation;

NOW THEREDFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris as follows:

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

2. A contract is awarded to:

Environmental Safety Management Co21 E Scott StreetRiverside, NJ 08075Amount: $25,000.00Vendor #25216

Said amount shall be charged to Account #02-213-41-806815-391


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

the State of New Jersey that the action of the Department of Law & Public Safety in submitting a grant application for $287,456 to the New Jersey Department of Health for the 2014-2015 Local Core Capacity for Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant through the SAGE System, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Director of Law and Public Safety and made apart hereof by reference, is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed.

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

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

1. The County of Morris hereby allocates $450,000 from the Park Commission’s share of the Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund toward the purchase of the King Enterprises property Located in the Borough of Kinnelon.

2. The Treasurer issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds indicating that funds are available from the Morris County Dedicated Open Space Account #13-290-56-580550-888 and process payment to the grantee as directed by the office of the Department of Planning & Development all in accordance with this resolution.

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(26)WHEREAS, Amerigroup Community Care is engaged in the arranging for the

provision of prepaid health care services for its members who are enrolled or will enroll in the New Jersey Managed Medicaid Program; and,

WHEREAS, Amergroup Community Care has contracted with the Department of Human Services of the State of New Jersey known as the “Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare Contract” to arrange for the provision of comprehensive health care services known as the “Managed Medicaid Program” and “the NJ FamilyCare Program” who choose to become enrolled members of the HMO; and

WHEREAS, Amerigroup Community Care has contracted with the State of New Jersey to provide certain management and administrative services for the Managed Medicaid Program; and

WHEREAS, the provider specializes in providing Managed Long Term Support Services; and,

WHEREAS, Amerigroup Community Care wishes to retain the Provider and the Provider wishes to provide the Managed Medicaid Program and the NJ FamilyCare Program Services to its members under the terms of this Memorandum of Agreement to enable the parties to offer this service on the effective date of July 1, 2014.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby agree to execute the referenced contract.

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WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Morris View Healthcare Center to continue to develop their referral network with qualified providers; and

WHEREAS, Zufall Health, a Federally Qualified Health Provider Of primary medical and dental care to low income and predominantly minority uninsured or under-insured residents, in the northwestern and central New Jersey areas; and

WHEREAS, the Morris View Healthcare Center, County of Morris, wishes to enter into a mutually beneficial patient referral agreement with Zufall Health; and

WHEREAS, this agreement will be effective on July 1 and may be terminated by either party should either program fail to maintain its present authority or standards.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby agree to execute the referenced contract.

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In accordance with resolution #71 approved at the January 8, 2014 Reorganization Meeting the following emergency checks have been issued by the Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance for the month of May 2014.

DATE CHECK NO. PAYEE ACCOUNT TO BE CHARGED AMOUNT

5/1/2014 50215 Pitney Bowes 01-201-27-345100-068 $4,000.00 5/1/2014 50216 Postmaster 01-201-27-345100-068 800.00 5/2/2014 50217 Bethel AME Madison 02-213-41-754410-392 425.00 5/2/2014 50218 Mane Lane Chia 02-213-41-754515-391 1,250.00

5/2/2014 50219 Bethel AME Madison 02-213-41-754410-392 114.00 5/5/2014 50220 Mario Gagliardi 02-213-41-734415-391 523.50

5/6/2014 50221 Goodale Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 79.08

5/6/2014 50222 Kingsway Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 1,098.03

5/6/2014 50223 Lakeland Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 1,395.465/6/2014 50224 Molnar Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 4,548.26 5/6/2014 50225 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-201-27-345100-340 106.39

5/8/2014 50226 Kay Lewis 02-213-41-754410-395 1,000.005/9/2014 50227 Sun Valley Plaza

LLC 02-213-41-754410-392 223.94 5/9/2014 50228 Goodale Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 370.985/9/2014 50229 Mt. Arlington Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 34.43

5/9/2014 50230 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-201-27-345100-340 4.05

5/9/2014 50231 Parsippany Inn 01-201-27-345100-339 230.005/9/2014 50232 Quality Inn 01-201-27-345100-339 525.005/9/2014 50233 Roxbury Circle Motel 01-201-27-345100-339 50.00 5/9/2014 50234 Skytop Motel 01-201-27-345100-339 880.00 5/9/2014 50235 Walgreens Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 1,903.005/9/2014 50236 Whippany Lodging LLC 01-201-27-345100-339 900.00 5/9/2014 50237 Parsippany Inn 01-201-27-345100-339 350.00 5/14/2014 50238 Affordable Oil 01-201-27-345100-339 547.04 02-213-41-734420-395 51.46

5/14/2014 50239 Grove Associates 02-213-41-754515-391 1,340.005/14/2104 50240 Clemente Pena 02-213-41-734420-395 550.005/14/2014 50241 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 02-213-41-754515-391 952.575/15/2014 50242 Goodale Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 89.005/15/2014 50243 Eagle Rock Village 02-213-41-754410-392 1,000.005/15/2014 50243 Eagle Rock 01-201-27-345100-365 809.00 Village 5/16/2014 50244 Netcong Heights, LLC 01-201-27-345100-365 1,440.00

5/19/2014 50245 Pitney Bowes 01-201-27-345100-068 4,000.005/19/2014 50246 Postmaster 01-201-27-345100-068 800.005/20/2014 50247 81 MLK LLC 02-213-41-734415-391 765.005/20/2014 50248 JCP&L 01-201-27-345100-339 51.685/20/2014 50249 JCP&L 01-201-27-345100-339 412.365/20/2014 50250 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-201-27-345100-340 28.325/20/2014 50251 Olde Forge East, LLC 02-213-41-754515-391 1,855.00

5/21/2014 50252 Goodale Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 99.99 5/21/2014 50253 JCP&L 01-201-27-345100-365 197.52

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5/21/2014 50254 JCP&L 02-213-41-754515-391 201.085/21/2014 50255 JCP&L 02-213-41-754410-392 336.445/21/2014 50256 Parkway Associates. LLC 01-201-27-345100-339 1,198.505/21/2014 50257 PSE&G 01-201-27-345100-339 350.005/21/2014 50258 Peer’s Moving Company Inc. 01-201-27-345100-365 568.755/21/2014 50259 Quality Inn 01-201-27-345100-339 1,575.00 5/21/2014 50260 Robert E. Hathaway Jr. 02-213-41-754410-392 1,602.005/21/2014 50261 Walgreens Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 108.085/21/2014 50262 Whippany Lodging LLC 01-201-27-345100-339 50.005/23/2014 50263 Hackettstown Oil 01-201-27-345100-339 585.005/23/2014 50264 Parsippany Inn 01-201-27-345100-365 1,400.005/23/2014 50265 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 02-213-41-754515-391 5,008.525/28/2014 50266 Parsippany Inn 02-213-41-734420-395 1,150.00 01-201-27-345100-339 100.00 5/28/2014 50267 Skytop Motel 02-213-41-734420-395 750.00

5/28/2014 50268 Startz Oil Co. 02-213-41-734420-395 400.045/28/2014 50269 RESPATECH 01-201-27-345100-338 110.005/29/2014 50270 TOBRO Real Estate Management Co. 02-213-41-754410-392 1,000.005/29/2014 50271 29 Abbett Avenue LLC 01-201-27-345100-339 1,500.00 5/29/2014 50272 Dattolo Property Investment Inc. 02-213-41-734420-395 1,090.00 02-213-41-754410-392 10.00 5/29/2014 50273 Furniture House 01-201-27-345100-365 184.00 5/30/2014 50274 Goodale Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 693.985/30/2014 50275 JCP&L 01-201-27-345100-339 392.035/30/2014 50276 New Jersey Natural Gas 01-201-27-345100-339 433.275/30/2014 50277 NJ Taxi & Black Car Services 01-201-27-345100-340 584.77 5/30/2014 50278 Quality Inn 01-201-27-345100-365 525.00

5/30/2014 50279 Scerbo Hotel 02-213-41-754410-392 545.005/30/2014 50280 Scerbo Hotel 01-201-27-345100-339 563.50 02-213-41-734415-391 86.50

5/30/2014 50281 Molnar Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 598.40 5/30/2014 50282 Skytop Motel 01-201-27-345100-339 1,610.00 02-213-41-734420-395 50.005/30/2014 50283 Valley Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 373.955/30/2014 50284 Walgreens Pharmacy 01-201-27-345100-338 157.59 5/30/2014 50285 Whippany Lodging, LLC 02-213-41734420-395 150.00

Total 62,842.41

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

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(29)WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris is interested

in providing services for the homeless population; and,

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DFD) has announced the availability of funds through a grant application for contract SH15014 in the amount of $248,469 for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015; and

WHEREAS, emergency food assistance, emergency shelter, hotel/motel placement, case management, 24-hour response and prevention activities including rental subsidies, security deposits, rent/mortgage and utility assistance have been identified as eligible activities targeted to homeless individuals and families; and,

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WHEREAS, the Morris County Human Services Advisory Council supports funding for these activities;

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

1. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to sign and execute the aforesaid grant application and contract.

2. The County Treasurer is hereby authorized to sign the aforesaid grant application and contract and accept the aforesaid funds,

crediting account 02-213-41-754510-392.

3. The Director of Human Services is hereby authorized to sign related grant contract documents as required.

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(30)WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris

by resolution adopted August 23, 1995, approved the execution of Master Service Agreement Number 5 with the State of New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts for provision of maintenance requests; and

WHEREAS, said agreement contains an Addendum to specify the method and amount of compensation and expires June 30, 2014;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that Addendum #23 covering the period from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the County Administrator and made a part hereof by reference, is hereby approved and entered into by this Board and shall be executed by the Freeholder Director.

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(31)

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

WHEREAS, said agreement contains an Addendum to specify the method and amount of compensation and expires June 30, 2014;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that Addendum #27 covering the period from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the County Administrator and made a part hereof by reference, is hereby approved and entered into by this Board and shall be executed by the Freeholder Director.

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(32)WHEREAS, Morris County has submitted a Grant Application through the New

Jersey Office of Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in the amount of $600,000 in connection with generator services for the Morris View Healthcare Center; and.

WHEREAS, the grant application required document deliverables that could not be met before Freeholder action could be taken; and,

WHEREAS, the grant submission required a “Maintenance Agreement”, Lobbying Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace Requirements” and “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities” documents submitted with grant application; and,

WHEREAS, the County of Morris Board of Chosen Freeholders have determined it desirable to continue seeking a grant for an additional generator for the Morris View Healthcare Center through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that the submission of the above documents are hereby ratified and approved.

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

resolution No. 11 adopted August 14, 2013, awarded a contract to Cherry, Weber & Associates, P.C. and Keller & Kirkpatrick, Inc. for the provision of Materials Testing of County-wide paving Projects based on N.J.D.O.T. Specifications for State Aid Projects; and

WHEREAS, the contract provides an option to renew for one year periods, but in the aggregate shall not exceed three (3) consecutive years; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County of Morris to exercise the option to extend the contract for an additional one year period;

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

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

Contract Term: August 26, 2014 through August 22, 2015

Be renewed for additional one (1) year.

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.

1. 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 4 below.

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

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

4. The contract was 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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(34)WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris, by

resolution No. 52 adopted August 22, 2012, awarded a contract to Keegan Technology & Testing Assoc., Inc. t/a Key-Tech for the provision of Materials Testing of County-wide paving Projects based on N.J.D.O.T. Specifications for State Aid Projects; and

WHEREAS, the contract provided few options to renew under the same terms and conditions contained in the specifications; and

WHEREAS. On June 12, 2013 by Resolution No. 41 said contract was extended for additional one (1) year; and

WHEREAS, the contract provided a last option for an additional year; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County of Morris to exercise the option to extend the contract for an additional one year period;

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

Keegan Technology & Testing Assoc., Inc. t/a Key-Tech210 Maple Avenue Keyport, NJ 07735Vendor ID: 24924Amount: $24,000.00Account#: 04-216-55-953165-909Term: September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015

Be renewed for additional one (1) year.

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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.

1. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to execute said agreement upon the contractor’s compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraph 4 below.

2. The contractor shall be responsible for the billing process, in accordance with the county request for proposal.

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

4. The original contract was 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 by Resolution #46 adopted August 22, 2012, awarded a contract to CCG Marketing solutions formerly Redmond BCMS, Inc., of Denville, New Jersey to provide Poll Book Production Services for the Morris County Superintendent of Elections. This entails the printing of Poll Books for Primary and General Elections, as well as Annual School Board and/or any Special School Elections that may occur throughout the nest twenty four (24) months; and

WHEREAS, the contract provides an option to extend for an additional two (2) year period, upon mutual agreement of both parties; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County of Morris to exercise the option to extend the contract for an additional two (2) year period;

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. CCG Marketing Solutions 14 Henderson Drive

West Caldwell, NJ 07006Vendor ID. #: 10296Accounts#’s: 01-201-20-121105-057 $27,264 (Primary & General Elections)

$11,000 (Any Special School Board & Annual School Board) TOTAL: $38,264

Term: August 22, 2014 through August 21, 2016

Be renewed for additional two (2) years.

2. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized To execute said agreement upon the contractor’s compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraph 6 below.

3. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds charging the appropriate account for amounts reflecting all liabilities to be incurred through March 31, 2015 and 2016, in accordance with N.J.R. 2644, 5:34-5.3 (a) (2)

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



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(36)

With respect to recent bidding for Milling and Resurfacing of Green Pond Road in the Township of Rockaway, Morris County, New Jersey, a contract is hereby awarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder as follows:

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Top Line Construction Corp.22 Fifth StreetSomerville, NJ 08876VENDOR ID: 20788Budget: 04-216-55-953202-951Amount: $248,475.43Term: to be completed by July 25, 2014Div. of Engineering

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




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With respect to recent bidding for the Replacement of County Bridge No. 1401-000 on Canal Street over Drakes Brook in the Township of Roxbury, County of Morris, New Jersey, a contract is hereby awarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder as follows:

Reivax Contracting Corp.356 Thomas Street

Newark, NJ 07114VENDOR ID: 20346Term: Work shall be completed within 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed

Account#: 04-216-55-953184-951 Total Amount: $468,480.00 Div. of Engineering

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




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(38)With respect to recent bidding for Bolier Replacement at the Morris County

Public Safety Training Academy, located at West Hanover Avenue, Parsippany, New Jersey,a contract is hereby awarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder as follows:

DeSesa Engineering Co., Inc.83 Dorsa Avenue

Livingston, NJ 07039Vendor #: 12003Budget #: 04-216-55-953314-951

Amount: $437,285.00 Term: Not to exceed 120 calendar days after notification of award

Div. of Engineering

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



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(39)WHEREAS, a contract was awarded January 1, 2014 for diesel fuel; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract in response to the need for additional fuel purchases through December 31, 2014.

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. 1-93703 is hereby approved as follows:

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

2. Item: Additional fuel through December 31, 2014 3. Increase in Cost: $ 300,000.00

4. New contract total: $ 600,000.00

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 #01-201-31-430100-136 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 April 24, 2013 for intersection improvement to Hillside Avenue/Main Street and Route 10, Roxbury; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to decrease said contract for additional work due to NJDOT changes, as built quantities;

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.2-77035 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: Concrete Construction 24 Pink Street Hackensack, NJ 07601

2. Item: Additional work due to NJDOT changes, as built Quantities.

3. Decrease in Cost: $ -66,680.98





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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 555 Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970 2. Item: Additional snow storms winter 2013-2014 3. Increase in Cost: $ 36,358.75



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


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(42)WHEREAS, a contract was awarded for black lightening powder free gloves at the

Jail; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract due to increase in funds needed to reach contract end date;


1. Vendor: E.A. Morse and Co. PO Box 728 11-25 Harding Street Middletown, NY 10940

2. Item: Black lightening power free gloves 3. Increase in Cost: $ 7,500.00





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(43)

WHEREAS, on September 12, 2012 a contract was entered into with Keller & Kirkpatrick Inc., for professional engineering services related to construction administration and inspection services for the Phase II Development of playing fields at the Central Park of Morris County; and,

WHEREAS, the aforesaid agreement was for $88,766.00; and,

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WHEREAS, the aforesaid agreement was amended by increasing it by $13,000.00 to $101,176.00 and extending it to April 1, 2014 on November 25, 2013; and,

WHEREAS, it has again become necessary to amend the aforesaid agreement by increasing it by $5,000.00 to $106,176.l00 and extending the term to July 1, 2014;

WHEREAS, Keller & Kirkpatrick, Inc. has agreed to perform the service; and,

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

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

1. The amendment to the agreement between the County of Morris and Keller & Kirkpatrick Inc., 301 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2A, Morris Plains, NJ 07950-3409, increasing the amount and extending the term as set forth above, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the County Purchasing Agent and made a part hereof by reference, is hereby approved and entered into by this Board.

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

3. The Treasurer Is hereby authorized to issue an amended Certificate of Availability of Funds #64451, reflecting the increase in the amount of the aforesaid agreement to $101,176.00 and charging account number 04-216-55-953264-909 for the increase.


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

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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 Director of Finance and County Treasureris hereby authorized to issue an amended Certificate of Availability of Funds, reducing CAF # 90268 from $450,000.00 to $5,951.60, crediting Account # 01-201-27-350100-016 with the reduction.

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Whereas, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris by resolution #9 adopted May 28th, 2014, awarded a contract to High Grade to provide damage heater exhaust pipes and gutters at the Apparatus Bldg.

Whereas, said resolution incorrectly stated the budget appropriation as 12-290-56-579301-888; the correct Budget Line Item should be 04-216-55-953076-951;

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the resolution be amended to evidence said correction.

This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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(46)

WHEREAS, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Picatinny Arsenal, Naval Weapons Station Earle, the 177th Air National Guard Wing in Atlantic City, and the Cape May Coast Guard Training Center are major Federal Military Assets in New Jersey; and,

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WHEREAS, the Rutgers Economic Advisor Service, E/ECON recently conducted a study measuring and modeling the economic contribution to the state’s economy of our Federal Military installations; and,

WHEREAS, the Rutgers Economic Advisor Service determined that, in net, the Federal Government spent nearly $4.8 billion within the state, generating over 45,600 jobs which pay $2.6 billion in salaries and add $3.8 billion of wealth to New Jersey residents; and,

WHEREAS, the aforesaid $4.8 billion in Federal Spending in New Jersey generates $9.6 billion in net business revenues here; and,

WHEREAS, of this total, $4.5 billion is new wealth and was added in the form of gross domestic product by the State; and,

WHEREAS, of this Gross Domestic Product total, over $4.0 billion is in the form of labor income that supports an estimated 73,234 jobs; and,

WHEREAS, all New Jersey’s Military Installations make significant individual and collective contributions to the capabilities of our Armed Forces and our National Security; and,

WHEREAS, maintaining and expanding this military core is nearly as critical for New Jersey’s continued economic welfare as it is to its homeland security missions; and,

WHEREAS, in an era of federal fiscal austerity, policymakers in our Nation’s Capital will be asked to consider proposals to reduce defense spending and the size of our uniformed services;

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 Governor and the New Jersey State Legislature are strongly urged to take immediate steps to protect these valuable military assets, in recognition of importance to our Nation’s and our State’s security;

2) That the County of Morris joins with other New Jersey counties and municipalities in calling on elected officials serving New Jersey at all levels of government to work in concert to promote the preservation, growth and development of our New Jersey military facilities.

3) That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all our local state representatives, to the Morris County Chamber of Commerce, to the Honorable Governor of the State of New Jersey, Chris Christie, to the New Jersey League of Municipalities, to all the Mayors in the County of Morris and to all other Boards of Chosen Freeholders in the State of New Jersey, urging them to adopt similar resolutions.

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Freeholder Cabana made a motion to adopt Resolution Nos. 1 through 46. This was seconded by Freeholder Lyon. The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

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

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FREEHOLDER COMMENTS

Freeholder DeFillippo commented about Bayer Pharmaceutical Company. The mayor reported this morning that Bayer rehabilitated only a portion of the campus where they are and yet Hanover Township is receiving a ratable comparable to the previous owner on the property. There are still acres of property to build on, which she believes are 110 acres, and the township can even consider a parcel for open space. Any additional development will yield additional ratable income for the township. . . a real win!

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BILL RESOLUTION

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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 paid. The Schedule of Warrants designated as Bill Resolution #11-14 is detailed below and totals $5,444,061.47 dated this date 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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ADJOURNMENT

There was no further business. On motion by Freeholder Cesaro and seconded by Freeholder Lyon, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane M. Ketchum Clerk of the Board

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