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CONFERENCE MEETING FEBRUARY 7, 2007
ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
HALL OF RECORDS, ROOM 558
465 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., BLVD.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
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(973) 621-4486
(973) 621-5695 (FAX)
D. BILAL BEASLEY ADRIANNE DAVIS
LINDA LORDI CAVANAUGH CLERK OF THE BOARD
CAROL Y. CLARK
SAMUEL GONZALEZ
JOHNNY JONES
DONALD M. PAYNE, JR.
PATRICIA SEBOLD
RALPH R. CAPUTO, VICE PRESIDENT
BLONNIE R. WATSON, PRESIDENT
ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2007 - 7:00 P.M.
ROOM 506 - HALL OF RECORDS
MEETING CALLED TO ORDERSALUTE TO FLAG *** MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
CERTIFICATION OF CLERK
Clerk of the Board presents the President with Certification
A. / TOPIC OF DISCUSSION (NONE)
B. / PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS FOR ACTION ONLY
C. / ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING (LISTING ONLY)
1. ORDINANCE NO. 0-07-0001 - REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE ADVANCE REFUNDING AND CURRENT REFUNDING OF CERTAIN BONDS, CONSISTING OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL BONDS AND FISCAL YEAR ADJUSTMENT BONDS, APPROPRIATING $150,000,000. THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $150,000,000. AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REFUNDING BONDS OF THE COUNTY FOR THE FINANCING OF THE COST THEREOF
2. ORDINANCE NO. 0-07-0002 - ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DELIVERY BY THE COUNTY OF CERTAIN AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESSEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY’S NOT TO EXCEED $325,000,000. “PROJECT CONSOLIDATION REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 (REFUNDING PROJECT)” AND THE AUTHORITY REFUNDING PROJECT ASSOCIATED THEREWITH
3. ORDINANCE NO. 0-07-0003 - GUARANTY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, SECURING THE ESSEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY’S NOT TO EXCEED $325,000,000. “PROJECT CONSOLIDATION REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 (REFUNDING PROJECT)” FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SECURITY THEREFOR AND DETERMINING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
4. ORDINANCE NO. 0-07-0004 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING DECK AND PARK IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ESSEX AND APPROPRIATING $23,100,000 THEREFOR AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $16,600,000 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE COUNTY OF ESSEX TO FINANCE THE SAME
5. ORDINANCE NO. 0-07-0005 - ORDINANCE FOR THE AUTHORIZATION TO SPEND CULVERT IMPROVEMENTS, TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS RESERVE ACCOUNT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $243,486.38
6. ORDINANCE NO. 0-07-0006 - ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF LOAN AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF THE FUNDS FOR VERONA PARK LAKE DAM & DIAMOND MILL DAM RESTORATION PROJECTS - $1,050,000.00
D. / ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING (NONE)
E. / RESOLUTIONS
1. ADVISE AND CONSENT – NOMINATION OF MAURICE J. BROWN FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
2. ADVISE AND CONSENT – NOMINATION OF ARTHUR J. CIFELLI FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
3. ADVISE AND CONSENT – NOMINATION OF CORAM J. RIMES FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
4. ADVISE AND CONSENT – NOMINATION OF RUTH DARGAN FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
5. ADVISE AND CONSENT – NOMINATION OF JUDY GOLDMAN FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
6. ADVISE AND CONSENT – NOMINATION OF BRUCE NIGRO FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
7. ADVISE AND CONSENT – NOMINATION OF JAMES R. PAGANELLI FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
8. ADVISE AND CONSENT – NOMINATION OF GERALD PAGANO, JR., FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
9. ADVISE AND CONSENT – NOMINATION OF ANIBAL RAMOS FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
10. ADVISE AND CONSENT – NOMINATION OF A. ZACHARY YAMBA FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
11. ADVISE AND CONSENT – NOMINATION OF JOHN J. GAETA FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
12. ADVISE AND CONSENT – NOMINATION OF BARBARA L. LAWTON FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
13. ADVISE AND CONSENT – NOMINATION OF BERNICE L. MANSHEL FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
14. ADVISE AND CONSENT - NOMINATION OF LOUIS M. MONACO FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
15. ADVISE AND CONSENT - NOMINATION OF LEONARD C. SCHNEIDER, D.S.W., FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
16. ADVISE AND CONSENT - NOMINATION OF IVAN L. HOLMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
17. ADVISE AND CONSENT - NOMINATION OF TITILAYO A .I. ODION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
18. ADVISE AND CONSENT - NOMINATION OF ENRIQUE BLANCO FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
19. ADVISE AND CONSENT - NOMINATION OF D. NICHOLAS MICELI FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
20. ADVISE AND CONSENT - NOMINATION OF JOYCE BRYANT FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
21. ADVISE AND CONSENT - NOMINATION OF THOMAS CASELLA FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
22. ADVISE AND CONSENT - NOMINATION OF MARY DARDEN FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
23. ADVISE AND CONSENT - NOMINATION OF ERIC P. FREEDMAN FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
24. ADVISE AND CONSENT - NOMINATION OF BALOZI HARVEY FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
25. ADVISE AND CONSENT - NOMINATION OF BARBARA ANELLE FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
26. ADVISE AND CONSENT - NOMINATION OF GAIL DAVIS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE ESSEX COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
*** / 27. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL – CONTRACT WITH LUM, DANZIS, DRASCO AND POSITAN TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF CFG HEALTH SYSTEM, LLC, V. THE COUNTY OF ESSEX AND CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00
*** / 28. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF THE COUNTY’S COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE POLICY FOR THE ESSEX COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY WITH AFFILIATED FM INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2008 AT AN ANNUAL PREMIUM OF $303,363.29
*** / 29. OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF – CONTRACT AWARD TO HERTRICH FLEET SERVICES, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE (1) 2007 CROWN VICTORIA LX SEDAN – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,977.00
*** / 30. OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF – CONTRACT WITH DR. SUSAN A. FURNARI TO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR 2007 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.00
*** 31. OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF – CONTRACT WITH COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR 2007 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.00
32. OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTOR – CONTRACT AWARD TO PRICHARD INDUSTRIES, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO PROVIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR 2007 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,736.00
33. 2007 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR GANG SUPPRESSION INITIATIVE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTOR - $168,000.00
34. 2007 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND PREPAREDNESS FOR URBAN AREA SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - $163,000.00
35. 2007 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES FOR RESPITE CARE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE DIVISION ON AGING - $592,737.00
36. 2007 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM FOR RESPITE CARE PROGRAM INCOME FOR THE DIVISION ON AGING - $15,857.00
37. DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING – APPROVAL OF LIST OF RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS AND RATES FOR THE PROVISION OF RESPITE CARE TO FUNCTIONALLY IMPAIRED ADULTS – YEAR 2007 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $465,053.00
38. 2007 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE JERSEY ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITY CAREGIVER (JACC) AND CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP) FOR CARE COORDINATION PROGRAM FOR THE DIVISION ON AGING - $103,260.00
39. 2007 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE STATE ON NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR AREA PLAN GRANT FOR THE DIVISION ON AGING - $5,071,369.00
40. 2007 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE NEW JERSEY TRANSIT CORPORATION FOR NEW JERSEY SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED RESIDENT TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FOR THE DIVISION ON AGING - $2,555,948.00
41. 2007 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT FOR THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ACTION – $432,307.00
42. DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ACTION – SUBGRANT AGREEMENT WITH EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. TO PROVIDE SERVICES UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM – OCTOBER 1, 2006 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 - $171,146.00
43. DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ACTION – SUBGRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVINGTON/IRVINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT CORP. TO PROVIDE SERVICES UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM – OCTOBER 1, 2006 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 - $80,000.00
*** / 44. 2007 TEMPORARY APPROPRIATION FORM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY FOR 2007 COMPREHENSIVE COUNTY FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES - $1,668,448.00
*** / 45. DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES – SUBGRANT AGREEMENTS UNDER THE STATE/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,057,657.00
*** / 46. DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES – CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT, ESSEX VICINAGE, FOR A SUBSTANCE ABUSE EVALUATOR POSITION THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2007 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,000.00
*** / 47. DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES – CONTRACT WITH DR. SUSAN A. FURNARI TO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR 2007 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,000.00
*** / 48. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS – CONTRACT WITH DR. SUSAN A. FURNARI TO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR 2007 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00
49. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & REHABILITATION, DIVISION OF HOSPITAL CENTER – AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY FOR CLINICAL INTERNSHIP – 2 YEAR AGREEMENT
50. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & REHABILITATION, DIVISION OF HOSPITAL CENTER – CONTRACT WITH NETSMART NEW YORK, INC., TO PROVIDE FOR MAINTENANCE OF SOFTWARE SYSTEM SERVICES – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,167.00
51. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT AWARD TO MUNTHER’S SPRAYING SERVICES, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER TO FURNISH AND APPLY HERBICIDES, INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES TO THE THREE (3) COUNTY GOLF COURSES – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $67,642.00
52. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT AWARD TO WEEQUAHIC PARK ASSOCIATION, INC., TO THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE RECREATIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES AT WEEQUAHIC PARK – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $51,999.96
53. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT AWARD TO AMERICAN WEAR, THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO FURNISH AND DELIVER RENTAL UNIFORMS FOR CODEY ARENA FOR 2007 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.00
54. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT AWARD TO GSP PROPERTIES, LLC, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO PROVIDE MASONRY WORK – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $158,300.40
55. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT AWARD TO MAINTENANCE KING, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO PROVIDE CARPENTRY WORK – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,325.00
56. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – CONTRACT AWARD TO DENVILLE LINE PAINTING, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO PROVIDE FOR THE 2006 TRAFFIC STRIPES AND MARKINGS ON ESSEX COUNTY ROADWAYS – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $249,750.00
57. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – CONTRACT WITH KS ENGINEERS PC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF GROVE STREET AND SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,478.61
58. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – CONTRACT AWARD TO LIBERTY MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., TO PROVIDE WELDING, STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL SERVICES FOR THE BRIDGE, CLAY AND JACKSON STREET BRIDGES – SECOND YEAR OPTION – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $83,942.00 (COUNTY SHARE $41,971.00)
59. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – CONTRACT AWARD TO DELPHI PAINTING AND DECORATING CO., INC., TO PROVIDE PAINTING SERVICES FOR ESSEX COUNTY BUILDINGS – SECOND YEAR OPTION – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $147,600.00
60. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT WITH CHARLES BROCKNER TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES TO REVIEW, ANALYZE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE COUNTY’S GOLF COURSE FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS (WITHDRAWN BY ADMINISTRATION)
61. RESOLUTION CREATING A PUBLIC SAFETY/PENAL COMMITTEE
62. RESOLUTION CREATING A RECREATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
63. RESOLUTION CREATING A WORKFIRST NEW JERSEY REVIEW COMMITTEE
64. RESOLUTION HONORING FELIPE AND HAYDEE MEDINA ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY (Sponsored by Freeholder Gonzalez)
65. COMMENDATION – HONORING THE MILLBURN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS TEAM – 2006 GROUP III CHAMPIONS AND WINNERS OF THE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS (Sponsored by Freeholder Cavanaugh)
66. RESOLUTION COMMENDING DORIS KOONCE UPON HER RETIRMENT FROM NEW JERSEY TRANSIT (Sponsored by Freeholder Payne)
67. COMMENDATION – ELDER RONALD W. CRAWLEY, SR., ON HIS ELEVATION TO SUPERINTENDENT OF THE NORTH WESTERN DISTRICT OF THE CHURCHES OF GOD IN CHRIST (Sponsored by Freeholder Clark)
68. COMMENDATION – COMMENDING REGINA PALO ON THE OCCASION OF HAVING THE ESSEX COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTER LIBRARY NAMED IN HER HONOR (Sponsored by Acclamation)
F. / ADDED STARTER RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
G. / PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
H. / OTHER BUSINESS
I. / MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING
***FORMAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN
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