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MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING Monday, December 21, 2015 @ 8:00 PM
Headquarters Station Meeting Room
REMINDER: THE BOARD REQUESTS THAT ALL CELL PHONES EITHER BE SET TO VIBRATE OR BE TURNED OFF TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY INTERRUPTION OF TONIGHT’S MEETING.
THE BOARD THANKS YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN ADVANCE.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance / Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call - Commissioners Clutter, Hamilton, Ridenour, Roura and Shestack
4. Public Announcements - Clerk
5. Approval of Meeting Minutes;
Special Meeting of November 4, 2015 (prepared but not reviewed yet)
Regular Meeting of November 16, 2015 (prepared but not reviewed yet)
Special Meeting of December 7, 2015 (prepared but not reviewed yet
5. Award Presentations & Recognitions;
July 2015 CPR Save Award Presentation – A/Lt. Denelsbeck, FF Barlow, FF Davis & FF
Frederick
September 2015 CPR Save Award Presentation – Capt. E. Munoz, Lt. S. Einstein, FF
Blair, FF Messa & FF Flynn
6. Adoption of Resolutions;
Resolution #2015-69 “Appointment of Brandon A. Bess as a ‘Junior’ Member of the
Mount Laurel Fire Department”
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
Resolution #2015-70 “Appointment of Brian Beswick to Active Membership in the
Fellowship Fire Company #2 and the Mount Laurel Fire
Department”
Resolution #2015-71 “Appointment of Brenden Juengert to Active Membership in
the Fellowship Fire Company #2 and the Mount Laurel Fire
Department”
7. Board takes a brief recess for family members to take photographs
8. Adoption of Resolutions;
Resolution #2015-72 “Authorization for 2015 Budget Transfers”
Resolution #2015-73 “Cancellation of Fiscal Year 2015 Unexpended
Appropriations”
Resolution #2015-74 “Designation of the Official Newspapers of the Mount Laurel
Fire District #1 for Fiscal Year 2016”
Resolution #2015-75 “Authorizing the Award of Purchase Orders for Materials and
Supplies Purchased Under Contract by the State Division of
Purchase and Property Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12”
Resolution #2015-76 “Appointment of Career Employees for the Year 2016”
Resolution #2015-77 “Adoption of Temporary Budget for Fiscal Year 2016"
Resolution #2015-78 “2016 Budget Resolution, Mount Laurel Fire District #1,
Fiscal Year: From January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016"
Resolution #2015-79 “Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open
Contract for Insurance Broker Services in Fiscal Year 2016
to Arthur J. Gallagher & Company”
Resolution #2015-80 “Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open
Contract for General Legal Counsel Services in Fiscal Year
2016 to Richard M. Braslow, Esq."
Resolution #2015-81 “Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open
Contract for Municipal Accounting & Auditing Services in
Fiscal Year 2016 to Bowman & Company, LLP"
Resolution #2015-82 “Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open
Contract for Labor Counsel Services in Fiscal Year 2016 to
Lane J. Biviano, Esq."
Resolution #2015-83 “Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open
Contract for Investigative Special Counsel Services in
Fiscal Year 2016 to Barker, Gelfand & James, PC"
Resolution #2015-84 “Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open
Contract for FLSA & FLMA Counsel Services in Fiscal Year
2016 to Capehart & Scatchard, P. A.”
Resolution #2015-85 “Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open
Contract for Architectural Consulting & Construction
Planning / Management Services in Fiscal Year 2016 to New
Road Construction Management Company, Inc.”
Resolution #2015-86 “Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open
Contract for Civil Engineering Services in Fiscal Year 2016
to Dante Guzzi Engineering Associates, LLC”
Resolution #2015-87 “Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair and Open
Contract for Architectural, Structural, M.P. & E. & Roof
Design Consulting &Services in Fiscal Year 2016 to The
Design Collaborative Architects & Planners, P. A.”
9. Financial Matters;
a. Approval of Monthly Bills (December 2015)
b. Questions / Comments by Treasurer
10. Monthly Report by Administrator
11. Monthly Report of the Chief of Department
12. Other Matters
13. Comments of Fire District Professionals
14. Comments of Fire Commissioners
15. Public Participation
16. Resolution #2015-88 “Closing of Meeting Pursuant to Open Public Meetings Act”
17. Closed Session:
a. Legal Matters;
1. Any other legal matter that may come before the Board
b. Personnel Matters;
1. Employee Disciplinary Action / Injury Update – Chief Colucci
2. Outstanding Grievance Status – Chief Colucci
3. Any other personnel matter that may come before the Board
18. Adjournment of Closed Session
19. Return to Open Session
20. Adjournment of Regular Meeting
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-69
APPOINTMENT OF
BRANDON A. BESS
AS A ‘JUNIOR’ MEMBER OF THE
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, BRANDON A. BESS has applied for membership as a ‘JUNIOR’ member of the MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT; and,
WHEREAS, all pertinent Mount Laurel Fire Department membership requirements have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of
Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey that
BRANDON A. BESS is hereby appointed as a ‘JUNIOR’ member of the MOUNT LAUREL
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire
District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true
copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular
meeting held on December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-70
APPOINTMENT OF
BRIAN BESWICK
TO ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IN THE
FELLOWSHIP FIRE COMPANY #2
AND THE MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, BRIAN BESWICK has applied for membership as an ACTIVE MEMBER of the FELLOWSHIP FIRE COMPANY #2 and MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT; and,
WHEREAS, all pertinent Mount Laurel Fire Department membership requirements have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of
Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey that
BRIAN BESWICK is hereby appointed as an ACTIVE MEMBER of the FELLOWSHIP FIRE
COMPANY #2 and the MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire
District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true
copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular
meeting held on December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-71
APPOINTMENT OF
BRENDEN JUENGERT
TO ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IN THE
FELLOWSHIP FIRE COMPANY #2
AND THE MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, BRENDEN JUENGERT has applied for membership as an ACTIVE MEMBER of the FELLOWSHIP FIRE COMPANY #2 and MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT; and,
WHEREAS, all pertinent Mount Laurel Fire Department membership requirements have been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of
Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey that
BRENDEN JUENGERT is hereby appointed as an ACTIVE MEMBER of the FELLOWSHIP FIRE
COMPANY #2 and the MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire
District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true
copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular
meeting held on December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-72
AUTHORIZATION FOR 2015 BUDGET TRANSFERS
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:14-78.9 provides that a Fire District may transfer appropriations in the final two (2) months of the fiscal year from
those budget line items that contain excess appropriations to those budget line
items that contain insufficient appropriations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of
Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey that
budget transfers as per the attached list will be made to the 2015 Budget.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire
District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true
copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular
meeting held on December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
Final Budget Transfer List Will
Be Compiled and Attached
Following Closeout of
the 2015 Financial Statements
as of 12/31/15
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-73
CANCELLATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2015 UNEXPENDED APPROPRIATIONS
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 have adopted the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget; and,
WHEREAS, there are unexpended appropriation balances remaining as of December 31, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, all bills chargeable to the 2015 Budget but unpaid have or shall have been either encumbered or recorded as payable as of December 31,
2015; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey that
all unexpended balances of appropriations as of December 31, 2015 are cancelled.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire
District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true
copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular
meeting held on December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-74
DESIGNATION OF THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS
OF THE MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DISTRICT #1
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016
WHEREAS, there exists a requirement to designate an official newspaper publication each fiscal year in order to publish Legal Notices, Resolutions,
Notices to Bidders and the advertisement of meetings pursuant to the New Jersey
Open Public Meetings Act, etc.; and
WHEREAS, there also exists a requirement to designate additional alternative official newspaper publications each fiscal year in order to
publish Legal Notices, Resolutions, advertisement of meetings pursuant to the
New Jersey Open Public Meetings etc. for the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 in
the event that the official newspaper publication is unable to or additional
publication is required or desired.
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for
professional services without competitive bids must be publicly advertised.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey as
follows:
1. The BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES newspaper publication is designated as
the official newspaper publication of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1.
2. The COURIER POST newspaper publication is designated as an
alternate official newspaper publication of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1.
3. The CENTRAL RECORD newspaper publication is designated as an
alternate official newspaper publication of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1.
4. The PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER newspaper publication is designated as an
alternate official newspaper publication of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners,
Fire District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a
true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a
regular meeting held on December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-75
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS
FOR MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES PURCHASED UNDER CONTRACT BY THE
STATE DIVISION OF PURCHASE AND PROPERTY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey has authorized the purchase of materials and supplies
pursuant to New Jersey State Purchase Contracts issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 by the
State Division of Purchase and Property in accordance with the attached list of vendors from
which purchases were made pursuant to the State Contracts as evidence of these awards; and,
WHEREAS, the purchase of goods, materials and services by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District #1 is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A.
40A:11-12; and,
WHEREAS, the attached list of vendors has been awarded New Jersey State Contracts following a recommendation from the Administrator for the utilization of these contracts; and,
WHEREAS, there is no certification required by the Treasurer of the Board of Fire Commissioners because these contracts were bid as open end contracts by the State of New Jersey,
funds were certified by individual Purchase Order and were approved by the Treasurer of the
Board for the release of each Purchase Order to the individual vendors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey that the vendors as evidenced by the
attached list were awarded Purchase Orders pursuant to contract in the amounts indicated on the
attached sheet.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire District #1,
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by
the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular meeting held on December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
Final List Will Be Compiled Upon the
Closing of the 2015 Financial Statements
on 12/31/15
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-76
APPOINTMENT OF CAREER EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 2016
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:14-81.1 provides that a Fire District may establish paid positions within the Fire Department or for the Fire District as
such positions shall be determined by the Fire Commissioners to be required for
the purposes of the Fire District; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:14-81.1 provides that a Fire District shall, by resolution, appoint persons to, determine the terms of, fix the compensation
for, and prescribe the powers, functions and duties of all paid positions so
established and under a separate resolution entitled "ESTABLISHED PAID
POSITIONS FOR FIRE DISTRICT #1, MOUNT LAUREL TOWNSHIP", the Board of Fire
Commissioners has established and created the following paid positions within
the Fire District for the purpose of the Fire District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of
Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey that
the attached list of career employees are appointed to the indicated positions
as of 1/1/16 at the indicated annual salaries.
NAME POSITION SALARY
JOHN M. COLUCCI CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT $ 149,978
CHRISTOPHER BURNETT DEPUTY CHIEF 134,506
KENNETH S. JONES ADMINISTRATOR 134,506
TODD C. EVANS BATTALION CHIEF 116,964
PATRICK W. SHARKEY BATTALION CHIEF 116,964
CHRISTOPHER SANTONE BATTALION CHIEF (provisional) 116,964
BRIAN W. McVEY FIRE OFFICIAL UFD 116,964
ALAN T. PINE CAPTAIN 107,012
LAWRENCE J. FOX CAPTAIN 107,012
DANIEL J. OPIZZI CAPTAIN 107,012
KATHLEEN L. KIRVAN LIEUTENANT 99,640
JOSEPH A. MASCHKE LIEUTENANT 99,640
DANIEL A. BUTKOVIC LIEUTENANT 99,640
CHARLES M. VANSELOUS LIEUTENANT 99,640
KYLE T. SCHIPPERS LIEUTENANT 99,640
MARTIN J. GAYNOR, JR. LIEUTENANT 99,640
STEPHEN M. MARKS FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 86,946
ROBERT W. MILLER, JR. FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 86,946
SCOTT E. RAFER FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 86,946
GLENN F. NICHOLS FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 86,946
MARK D. JENKINS FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 86,946
JAMES E. R. JOHNSON FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 86,946
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
NAME POSITION SALARY
MICHAEL J. DENELSBECK, JR. FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 86,946
RYAN L. CHENIER FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 86,946
BRANDON S. KING FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 86,946
JOHN C. PRESNER FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 86,946
CURT K. VANMATER FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 86,946
MARK C. MacARTHUR FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 86,946
SCOTT D. OATMAN FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 86,946
RONALD R. SKEENES, JR. SUPERVISING MECHANIC 85,400
JOSEPH B. BENNETT, JR. FIREFIGHTER 83,946
EVERITT H. DAVIS III FIREFIGHTER 83,946
JAMES C. MOYER, JR. FIREFIGHTER 83,946
THOMAS P. CULLY, JR. FIREFIGHTER 70,220
ROBERT B. HAAS, JR. FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 69,133
SCOTT E. CALLAHAN FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 69,133
GREGORY J. WALCZAK. FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 69,133
DAVID E. McCORKLE FIREFIGHTER 66,133
MARIO R. SCULLAN FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 65,571
ROMAN A. LUPAN MIS TECHNICIAN 64,327
MARJORIE A. RICHARDSON SECREATARIAL ASSISTANT 56,490
DAVID E. SCHLESSINGER FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 52,746
JANET D. HORNER SENIOR CLERICAL SECRETARY 52,893
STACEY L. DELP PERSONNEL ASSISTANT 49,187
WILLIAM GLASSMAN FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 45,000
KEVIN TIROTTA FIREFIGHTER / FIRE INSPECTOR 45,000
STEVEN W. ROCKHILL MECHANIC 44,971
JESSICA HOFFMAN CLERICAL SECRETARY 31,901
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners,
Fire District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a
true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a
regular meeting held on December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-77
ADOPTION OF TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:14-78.17 provides that a Fire District may adopt a temporary budget to make appropriations to provide for the period between the
beginning of the fiscal year and the adoption of the budget; and
WHEREAS, the total appropriations of the temporary budget may not exceed 14% of the total of the appropriations made for all purposes in the budget for
the preceding fiscal year, excluding appropriations made for interest and debt
redemption charges and capital improvements; and
WHEREAS, 14% of Fiscal Year 2015 appropriations amount to $1,379,858.20.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of
Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey that a
temporary budget of $1,379,858.20 be adopted for Fiscal Year 2016 to be used for
operating expenses until the Adopted Fiscal Year 2016 Budget is approved.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire
District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true
copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular
meeting held on December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-78
2016 BUDGET RESOLUTION
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DISTRICT #1
FISCAL YEAR: From January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016
WHEREAS, the Annual Budget for the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016 and
ending December 31, 2016 has been presented before the Board of Fire Commissioners of Mount Laurel Fire District #1 at its open
public meeting of December 21, 2015, and
WHEREAS, the budget as introduced is in compliance with the Property Tax Levy Cap Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.44 et.
seq.); and,
WHEREAS, the Annual Budget as introduced reflects Total Revenues of $9,963,211.00, which includes an amount to be
raised by taxation of $8,279,776.03, and Total Appropriations of $9,963,211.00; and
WHEREAS, the amount to be raised by taxation to support the district budget shall be the amount to be certified to the
assessor of the municipality to be assessed against the taxable property in the district, pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:14-79. Such amount
shall be equal to the amount of the total appropriations set forth in the budget minus the total amount of surplus and miscellaneous
revenues as set forth in the budget; and
WHEREAS, in calculating the amount to be raised by taxation, the Mount Laurel Fire District #1has taken into account the
assessed valuation of taxable property in the Mount Laurel Fire District #1.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Mount Laurel Fire District #1, at an open
public meeting held on December 21 2015 that the Annual Budget, including appended Supplemental Schedules, of the Mount
Laurel Fire District #1 for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016 is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the anticipated revenues as reflected in the Annual Budget are of sufficient amount to
meet all proposed expenditures/expenses and all covenants, terms and provisions as stipulated in the Mount Laurel Fire District #1's
outstanding debt obligations, capital lease arrangements, service contracts, and other pledged agreements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Mount Laurel Fire District #1 will consider the
Annual Budget for adoption on January 18, 2016.
_________________________________ 12/21/2015
(Clerk’s Signature) (Date)
Board of Fire Commissioners Recorded Vote
Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Robert Shestack
Phil Roura
Richard Hamilton
David Ridenour
James Clutter
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire District #1,
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true copy of a Resolution adopted
by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular meeting held on December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-79
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT
FOR INSURANCE BROKER SERVICES
IN FISCAL YEAR 2016
TO ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & COMPANY
WHEREAS, there exists a need for insurance brokerage and consulting services for the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District #1 in the
Township of Mount Laurel, County of Burlington; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator has determined and certified in writing that the value of these services are unlikely to exceed $17,500; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year and may be extended as deemed necessary by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount
Laurel Fire District #1; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available for the purpose of obtaining such services; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of this “non-fair and open
contract” for professional services without competitive bids must be publicly
advertised.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey as
follows:
1. The firm Arthur J. Gallagher & Company, 200 Jefferson Park,
Whippany, NJ 07981-1054, be and are hereby appointed as Insurance Broker and
Consultant for the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District #1, Township of
Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey for Fiscal Year 2016 to perform
insurance services as required by the Board of Fire Commissioners.
2. This appointment is made without competitive bids as a
"Professional Service" under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law
because the aforesaid agreement encompasses professional services recognized,
licensed and regulated by law, and is of a nature where it is not possible to
obtain competitive bids.
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be
published as required by law, within ten (10) days of its passage.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners,
Fire District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a
true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a
regular meeting held on December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-80
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT
FOR GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES
IN FISCAL YEAR 2016 TO
RICHARD M. BRASLOW, ESQ.
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 has a need for general legal counsel services as a “non-fair and open contract”
pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator has determined and certified in writing that the value of these services will likely exceed $17,500; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year and may be extended as deemed necessary by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire
District #1; and,
WHEREAS, Richard M. Braslow, Esq. has proposed to provide general legal services at a rate of $165 per hour; and,
WHEREAS, Richard M. Braslow, Esq. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certified that he has not made any reportable
contributions to a political or candidate committee in Mt. Laurel Fire District in
the previous one year period, and that the contract will prohibit him from making any
reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available for the purpose of general legal counsel services that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1
may require.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire
District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey as follows:
1. That Richard M. Braslow, Esq., 516 Fielders Lane, Toms River, NJ 08755,
is hereby appointed as legal counsel for the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire
District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey for Fiscal Year
2016 to perform professional services as required by the Board of Fire Commissioners
and to receive compensation on a contract basis for all services rendered.
2. This appointment is made without competitive bids as a "Professional
Service" under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law because the aforesaid
agreement encompasses professional services recognized, licensed and regulated by
law, and is of a nature where it is not possible to obtain competitive bids.
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification
and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be published
as required by law, within ten (10) days of its passage.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire
District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true copy of
a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular meeting held on
December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-81
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT
FOR MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTING & AUDITING SERVICES
IN FISCAL YEAR 2016 TO
BOWMAN & COMPANY, LLP
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 has a need for municipal accounting and auditing services as a “non-fair and open
contract” pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator has determined and certified in writing that the value of these services are unlikely to exceed $17,500; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year and may be extended as deemed necessary by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire
District #1; and,
WHEREAS, Bowman & Company, LLP has proposed to provide municipal accounting and auditing services for $15,500 in 2016; and,
WHEREAS, Bowman & Company, LLP has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certified that they have not made any reportable
contributions to a political or candidate committee in Mt. Laurel Fire District in
the previous one year period, and that the contract will prohibit them from making
any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available for the purpose of municipal accounting and audit services that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District
#1 may require.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire
District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey as follows:
1. That Bowman & Company, LLP, Registered Municipal Accountants, 601 White
Horse Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043-2493, is hereby appointed as Auditors for the Board of
Fire Commissioners of Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County,
New Jersey for Fiscal Year 2016 to perform professional services as required by the
Board of Fire Commissioners and to receive compensation on a contract basis for all
services rendered.
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
2. This appointment is made without competitive bids as a "Professional
Service" under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law because the aforesaid
agreement encompasses professional services recognized, licensed and regulated by
law, and is of a nature where it is not possible to obtain competitive bids.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification
and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be published
as required by law, within ten (10) days of its passage.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire
District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true copy of
a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular meeting held on
December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-82
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT
FOR LABOR COUNSEL SERVICES
IN FISCAL YEAR 2016 TO
LANE J. BIVIANO, ESQ.
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 has a need for labor counsel services as a “non-fair and open contract” pursuant to
the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator has determined and certified in writing that the value of these services are unlikely to exceed $17,500; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year and may be extended as deemed necessary by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire
District #1; and,
WHEREAS, Lane J. Biviano, Esq. has proposed to provide labor counsel services at a rate of $150 per hour; and,
WHEREAS, Lane J. Biviano, Esq. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certified that he has not made any reportable
contributions to a political or candidate committee in Mt. Laurel Fire District in
the previous one year period, and that the contract will prohibit him from making any
reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available for the purpose of labor counsel services that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 may require.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire
District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey as follows:
1. That Lane J. Biviano, Esq., 8 Station Square, Rutherford, NJ 07070, is
hereby appointed as labor counsel for the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire
District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey for Fiscal Year
2016 to perform professional services as required by the Board of Fire Commissioners
and to receive compensation on a contract basis for all services rendered.
2. This appointment is made without competitive bids as a "Professional
Service" under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law because the aforesaid
agreement encompasses professional services recognized, licensed and regulated by
law, and is of a nature where it is not possible to obtain competitive bids.
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification
and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be published
as required by law, within ten (10) days of its passage.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire
District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true copy of
a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular meeting held on
December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-83
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT
FOR INVESTIGATIVE SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES
IN FISCAL YEAR 2016 TO THE FIRM
BARKER, GELFAND & JAMES, PC
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 has a need for Investigative Special Counsel services as a “non-fair and open
contract” pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator has determined and certified in writing that the value of these services are unlikely to exceed $17,500; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year and may be extended as deemed necessary by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire
District #1; and,
WHEREAS, the firm of Barker, Gelfand & James, PC has proposed to provide investigative special counsel services at a rate of $150 per hour in 2016; and,
WHEREAS, the firm of Barker, Gelfand & James, PC has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certified that they have not made
any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Mt. Laurel
Fire District in the previous one year period, and that the contract will prohibit
them from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available for the purpose of Investigative Special Counsel services that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1
may require.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire
District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey as follows:
1. That the firm of Barker, Gelfand & James, PC, 210 New Road, Suite 12,
Linwood, NJ 08221, is hereby appointed as Investigative Special Counsel for the Board
of Fire Commissioners of Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington
County, New Jersey for Fiscal Year 2016 to perform professional services as required
by the Board of Fire Commissioners and to receive compensation on a contract basis
for all services rendered.
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
2. This appointment is made without competitive bids as a "Professional
Service" under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law because the aforesaid
agreement encompasses professional services recognized, licensed and regulated by
law, and is of a nature where it is not possible to obtain competitive bids.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification
and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be published
as required by law, within ten (10) days of its passage.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire
District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true copy of
a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular meeting held on
December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-84
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT
FOR FLSA & FMLA COUNSEL SERVICES
IN FISCAL YEAR 2016 TO
CAPEHART & SCATCHARD, P. A.
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 has a need for FLSA & FMLA counsel services as a “non-fair and open contract”
pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator has determined and certified in writing that the value of these services are unlikely to exceed $17,500; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year and may be extended as deemed necessary by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire
District #1; and,
WHEREAS, Capehart & Scatchard, P. A. has proposed to provide FLSA & FMLA counsel services at a rate of $190 per hour in 2016; and,
WHEREAS, Capehart & Scatchard, P. A. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certified that they have not made any
reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Mt. Laurel Fire
District in the previous one year period, and that the contract will prohibit them
from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available for the purpose of FMLA & FLSA counsel services that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 may
require.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire
District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey as follows:
1. That Capehart & Scatchard, P. A., 8000 Midlantic Drive, Mount Laurel, NJ
08054, is hereby appointed as FLSA & FMLA Counsel for the Board of Fire Commissioners
of Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey for
Fiscal Year 2016 to perform professional services as required by the Board of Fire
Commissioners and to receive compensation on a contract basis for all services
rendered.
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
2. This appointment is made without competitive bids as a "Professional
Service" under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law because the aforesaid
agreement encompasses professional services recognized, licensed and regulated by
law, and is of a nature where it is not possible to obtain competitive bids.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification
and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be published
as required by law, within ten (10) days of its passage.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire
District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true copy of
a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular meeting held on
December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-85
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT
FOR ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING & CONSTRUCTION PLANNING / MANAGEMENT SERVICES
IN FISCAL YEAR 2016 TO
NEW ROAD CONTRUCTION MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 has a continuing need for Architectural Consulting & Construction Planning /
Management services as a “non-fair and open contract” pursuant to the provisions of
N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator has determined and certified in writing that the value of these services are likely to exceed $17,500; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year and may be extended as deemed necessary by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire
District #1; and,
WHEREAS, New Road Construction Management Company, Inc. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certified that they have
not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the
Mt. Laurel Fire District in the previous one year period, and that the contract will
prohibit them from making any reportable contributions through the term of the
contract; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available for the purpose of Architectural Consulting & Construction Planning / Management services that the Board of Fire Commissioners of
the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 may require.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire
District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey as follows:
1. That New Road Construction Management Company, Inc., 1876 Greentree Road,
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003, is hereby appointed as Architectural Consulting & Construction
Planning / Management consultant for the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District
#1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey for Fiscal Year 2016 to
perform professional services as required by the Board of Fire Commissioners and to
receive compensation on a contract basis for all services rendered.
2. This appointment is made without competitive bids as a "Professional
Service" under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law because the aforesaid
agreement encompasses professional services recognized, licensed and regulated by
law, and is of a nature where it is not possible to obtain competitive bids.
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification
and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be published
as required by law, within ten (10) days of its passage.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire
District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true copy of
a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular meeting held on
December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-86
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT
FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES
IN FISCAL YEAR 2016 TO
DANTE GUZZI ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, LLC
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 has a continuing need for Civil Engineering services as a “non-fair and open
contract” pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator has determined and certified in writing that the value of these services are likely to exceed $17,500; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year and may be extended as deemed necessary by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire
District #1; and,
WHEREAS, Dante Guzzi Engineering Associates, LLC has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certified that they have not made
any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Mt. Laurel
Fire District in the previous one year period, and that the contract will prohibit
them from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available for the purpose of Civil Engineering services that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 may
require.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire
District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey as follows:
1. That Dante Guzzi Engineering Associates, LLC, 418 Stokes Road, Medford,
NJ 08055, is hereby appointed as Civil Engineer for the Board of Fire Commissioners
of Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey for
Fiscal Year 2016 to perform professional services as required by the Board of Fire
Commissioners and to receive compensation on a contract basis for all services
rendered.
2. This appointment is made without competitive bids as a "Professional
Service" under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law because the aforesaid
agreement encompasses professional services recognized, licensed and regulated by
law, and is of a nature where it is not possible to obtain competitive bids.
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification
and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be published
as required by law, within ten (10) days of its passage.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire
District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true copy of
a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular meeting held on
December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-87
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT
FOR ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, M.P. & E. & ROOF DESIGN CONSULTING SERVICES
IN FISCAL YEAR 2016 TO
THE DESIGN COLLABORATIVE ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS, P. A.
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 has a continuing need for Architectural services as a “non-fair and open contract”
pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator has determined and certified in writing that the value of these services are likely to exceed $17,500; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year and may be extended as deemed necessary by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire
District #1; and,
WHEREAS, Design Collaborative Architects & Planners, P. A. has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certified that they have
not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the
Mt. Laurel Fire District in the previous one year period, and that the contract will
prohibit them from making any reportable contributions through the term of the
contract; and,
WHEREAS, funds are available for the purpose of Architectural services that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mount Laurel Fire District #1 may require.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire
District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey as follows:
1. The Design Collaborative Architects & Planners, P. A., 414 Garden State
Parkway, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, is hereby appointed as Architect for the
Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington
County, New Jersey for Fiscal Year 2016 to perform professional services as required
by the Board of Fire Commissioners and to receive compensation on a contract basis
for all services rendered.
2. This appointment is made without competitive bids as a "Professional
Service" under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law because the aforesaid
agreement encompasses professional services recognized, licensed and regulated by
law, and is of a nature where it is not possible to obtain competitive bids.
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification
and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be published
as required by law, within ten (10) days of its passage.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire
District #1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true copy of
a Resolution adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular meeting held on
December 21, 2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
MOUNT LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 2015-88
CLOSING OF MEETING PURSUANT TO
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, the Board is allowed to engage in an Executive (Closed) Session during any particular meeting when it becomes necessary
to discuss matters which the statute allows to be discussed in Executive (Closed)
Session; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Board to discuss various matters regarding personnel, contracts and/or litigation or legal matters and, accordingly, these matters
are eligible for discussion by the Board in an Executive (Closed) Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire
District #1, Township of Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey as follows:
1. The regular meeting of December 21, 2015 is hereby closed to the public
and will be reopened at such time as the discussions held in Executive
(Closed) Session have been completed.
2. The minutes of the Executive (Closed) Session will be revealed to the
public at such time as the matters discussed have been resolved.
CERTIFICATION
I, Richard Hamilton, Clerk of the Mount Laurel Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire District
#1, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, do hereby certify that this is a true copy of a Resolution
adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a regular meeting held on December 21,
2015.
Richard Hamilton, Clerk
Tel: (856) 234-6053
Est. 1953 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-9630 Fax: (856) 234-3756
69 Elbo Lane
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