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BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS – JULY 24, 2013

A regular meeting of The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County ofMorris, State of New Jersey, was held on July 24, 2013, in the Township ofWashington, 43 Schooley’s Mountain Road, Long Valley, New Jersey. Themeeting began at 7:40 p.m.

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

this regular meeting held the 24th day of July, 2013 has been provided throughelectronic mailing of said notice on July 16, 2013 to the Star Ledger, theDaily Record and the Record, through posting on the County website, and byfiling a copy of same with the Morris County Clerk and the Clerk of thisBoard.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Freeholders Douglas Cabana, John Cesaro, Hank Lyon,David Scapicchio and Director Thomas Mastrangelo (5)

ABSENT: Freeholders Ann Grossi and John Krickus (2)

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

PRAYER AND FLAG SALUTE

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

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RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION

Township of Washington Mayor and Committee

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PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO:

Middle Valley Community Center(stabilization funding for the Community Center)

Washington Township Land Trust of Morris County(Obadiah LaTourette Grist & Saw Mill restoration funding)

Have in Part Been Funded by the Morris County Board of Chosen FreeholdersThrough the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund

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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

Freeholder Regular Meeting from June 26, 2013 and Executive SessionMinutes from July 10, 2013

On motion by Freeholder Lyon and seconded by Freeholder Cesaro, theminutes were approved. (Freeholder Scapicchio abstained on Executive SessionMinutes for July 10, 2013 since he was absent.)

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COMMUNICATIONS

1. The Mountain View School in Mendham Borough is asking permission tohang a banner across County Route 510 in Mendham Township fromSeptember 9 through September 23 to promote the 8th Grade FundraiserFair.

2. The Long Hill Chamber of Commerce is asking permission to hang a banneracross Valley Road, County Route 512 from September 9 to September 23to advertise the annual Street Fair taking place on September 22.

On motion by Freeholder Cabana and seconded by Freeholder Scapicchio,

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ORDINANCES

FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION

(1)Director Mastrangelo stated: “We will now consider the introduction by

title an ordinance.”

Freeholder Cabana stated: “I would like to introduce by title anordinance entitled, ‘BOND ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY,APPROPRIATING $2,500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,500,000 BONDS ORNOTES OF THE COUNTY FOR VARIOUS RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO BUILDINGS ANDFACILITIES AT THE COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MORRIS,NEW JERSEY.’”

Freeholder Cesaro stated: “I second the motion.”

The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

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

ABSENT: Freeholders Grossi and Krickus (2)

Freeholder Cabana moved that the Clerk be authorized to publish theOrdinance in summary form in the local newspaper together with the notice ofpublic hearing and consideration of final passage of this Ordinance whichwill take place at the Freeholder meeting to be held in the Township ofMontville Municipal Building, 195 Changebridge Road, Montville, New Jersey,on August 14, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

Freeholder Cesaro stated: “I second the motion,” which passed withfive YES votes.

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ORDINANCES

SECOND READING/ADOPTION

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

the ordinance entitled ‘CAPITAL SURPLUS ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $76,000 FORTHE PURCHASE OF A MAPS VEHICLE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.’”

Clerk Ketchum read the following ordinance:

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

Section 1. The purposes described in Section 2 of this Capital SurplusOrdinance are hereby authorized to be made by the County of Morris, NewJersey. There is hereby appropriated from the Capital Surplus Fund the sumof $76,000 for the hereinafter designated purposes.

Section 2. The purposes authorized herein are for the purchase of aMAPS vehicle to provide transportation to Morris County seniors and personswith disabilities under the purview of the Division of Aging, Disabilitiesand Veterans in the Department of Human Services.

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

Morris.

Section 4. This Capital Surplus Ordinance shall take effect upon finalpassage in publication in accordance with the law.

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

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



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Freeholder Cabana moved that the Clerk be authorized to publish theOrdinance in summary form and notification of its passage in the localnewspaper in accordance with the law. Freeholder Cesaro seconded the motion,

which passed with five YES votes.

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Director Mastrangelo stated: “We will now consider for final adoptionthe ordinance entitled ‘BOND ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY,APPROPRIATING $148,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $140,000 BONDS ORNOTES OF THE COUNTY PURCHASE OF A ONE CALL/ONE CLICK SYSTEM FOR PARATRANSITVEHICLES AND A REPLACEMENT NUTRITION VEHICLE/RADIO SYSTEM FOR THE DIVISION OFAGING, DISABILITIES AND VETERANS, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEWJERSEY.’”

Clerk Ketchum read the following ordinance:

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

Section 1. The improvements described in Section 3 of this bondordinance are hereby respectively authorized as improvements to be made oracquired by the County of Morris, New Jersey (the “County”). For the saidimprovements or purposes stated in said Section 3, there is herebyappropriated the sum of $148,000, said sum being inclusive of allappropriations heretofore made therefor and including the sum of $8,000 asthe down payment for said improvements or purposes required by law or moreparticularly described in said Section 3 and now available therefore byvirtue of provision in the previously adopted budget or budgets of the County

for down payments or for capital improvement purposes.

Section 2. For the financing of said improvements or purposes and tomeet the part of said $148,000 appropriation not provided for by applicationhereunder of said down payment, negotiable bonds of the County are herebyauthorized to be issued in the principal amount of $140,000 pursuant to theLocal Bond Law of New Jersey. In anticipation of the issuance of said bondsand to temporarily finance said improvements or purposes, negotiable notes ofthe County in the principal amount not exceeding $140,000 are herebyauthorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed bysaid Law.

Section 3. (a) The improvements hereby authorized and the purposes

for the financing of which said obligations are to be issued are for thepurchase of mobile data computers and other equipment for a One Call/OneClick system for paratransit vehicles and the purchase of a replacementnutrition vehicle/radio system for the Division of Aging, Disabilities andVeterans in the Department of Human Services, including all work andmaterials necessary therefor and incidental thereto (all as shown on and inaccordance with the plans and specifications therefor on file in the officeof the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved).

(b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued forsaid purposes is $140,000.

(c) The estimated cost of said purposes is $148,000 which amountrepresents the initial appropriation made by the County. The excess of the

appropriation of $148,000 over the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notesto be issued therefor being the amount of said $8,000 down payment for saidpurposes.

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

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

(b) The period of usefulness of said purposes within the limitations

of said Local Bond Law and according to the reasonable life thereof computedfrom the date of said bonds authorized by this bond ordinance, is 5 years.

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(c) The supplemental debt statement required by said Law has beenduly made and filed in the office of the Clerk of the Board of ChosenFreeholders and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in theoffice of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in theDepartment of Community Affairs in the State of New Jersey (the “Division”),and such statement shows that the gross debt of the County as defined in said

Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided for inthis bond ordinance by $140,000, and the said obligations authorized by thisbond ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Law.

(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $2,000 for interest on saidobligations, costs of issuing said obligations, engineering costs and otheritems of expense listed in and permitted under Section 40A:2-20 of said Lawis included in the estimated cost of said improvements.

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

Section 6. The full faith and credit of the County are hereby pledgedto the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the saidobligations authorized by this bond ordinance. Said obligations shall bedirect, unlimited obligations of the County, and the County shall beobligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon on all of the taxable property withinthe County for the payment of said obligations and interest thereon withoutlimitation of rate or amount.

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

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

reasonably expects to reimburse such expenditures with the proceeds of itsdebt, including bonds or notes. The maximum principal amount of its debt,including bonds or notes, to be issued to finance the cost of theimprovements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance, including amountsto be used to reimburse the County for expenditures with respect to suchcosts which are paid prior to the issuance of its debt, including bonds ornotes, is $140,000.

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

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

motion.




Freeholder Cabana moved that the Clerk be authorized to publish theOrdinance in summary form and notification of its passage in the localnewspaper in accordance with the law. Freeholder Cesaro seconded the motion,which passed with five YES votes.

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PUBLIC PORTION

Tracy Tobin, Washington Township Committee Member, complimented CountyEngineer Stephen Hammond. He feels Mr. Hammond is top notch and he alwayshas straightforward answers to any questions. Mr. Tobin thanked him for hismany years as Morris County Engineer.

Committeeman Tobin also would like to see Bartley Road be re-surfaced.It is a major thoroughfare.

Dolores Pecorari, resident of Long Valley, would like to see the LongValley Bypass done. Director Mastrangelo said that right now there is not atimeline and there is a tremendous amount of funding that is needed.Administrator Bonanni said weight limits would have to be enforced by thelocal police department.

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RESOLUTIONS

Freeholder Cabana introduced the following resolutions:

(1)WHEREAS, a contract was awarded for medical supplies at the Morris

County Correctional Facility; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase saidcontract requesting additional funds to reach contract expiration date.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to LocalPublic Contracts Regulations, contract modification as detailed on "ContractChange Order Request" No. 2-64446 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: Moore Medical LLC.1690 New Britain Ave.Farmington, CT 06032

2. Item: Additional Funding to reach Contract Expiration Date

3. Increase in Cost: $ 5,000.00

4. New Contract Total: $ 25,248.78

5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has beenprovided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates the

availability of funds is as listed in Account #01-201-25-280100-189 andsaid account shall be charged.

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

7. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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WHEREAS, a contract was awarded for Demolition and Abatement of theWashington Building; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to decrease said

contract;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to LocalPublic Contracts Regulations, contract modification as detailed on "ContractChange Order Request" No. 1-36142 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: LVI Demolition Services, Inc.32 Williams ParkwayEast Hanover, NJ 07936

2. Item: Reduction in Contract

3. Decrease in Cost: -$ 2,278.73

4. New Contract Total: $691,458.87

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5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has beenprovided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates theavailability of funds is as listed in Account #04-216-55-953191-951 andsaid 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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RESOLVED that the Director is hereby authorized to execute and theClerk shall attest and affix the Release of Receipt of Grant and Lien in thematter of the following client(s), and the Clerk shall deliver the same toCommunity Development.

Eleanor Higgins

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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County ofMorris in the State of New Jersey that the Director of Finance & CountyTreasurer is hereby authorized to reclassify the following payment as follows:

CHECK # DATE PAYEE AMOUNT FROM TO

355817(partial)

10/24/12 SchifanoConstructionCorp.

$139,718.83 04-216-55-953165-951

02-213-41-864185-391

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WHEREAS, an inadvertent transfer of real property has occurred betweenJohn Suckey and Michele C. Suckey, husband and wife, and Morris County, ascontained in a certain “Deed of Right-of-Way” dated October 20, 2003, whichDeed was recorded in Deed Book 5983 at Page 137 or Book 20665 at Page 140concerning property known as Block 11301, Lot 37, Township of Rockaway,Morris County, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris hasreviewed and agrees to execute a Corrective Deed for Right-of-Way between theCounty of Morris as Grantor and John Suckey and Michele C. Suckey, husbandand wife, as Grantee, which will correct the inadvertent transfer.

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

1. The Corrective Deed for Right-Of-Way between the County of Morris(Grantor) and John Suckey and Michele C. Suckey, 4 Hilltown Road,Wharton, New Jersey 07885 (Grantee) which Corrective Deed concernsproperty known as Block 11301, Lot 37, Township of Rockaway, MorrisCounty, New Jersey, more particularly described in the attachedCorrective Deed, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the MorrisCounty Administrator, be and is hereby authorized to be executed by theFreeholder Director and witnessed by the Board Secretary, andthereafter be submitted for recording with the Office of the MorrisCounty Clerk.

2. The within resolution shall take effect immediately.

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BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

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

Hewlett Packard ITD10810 Farnam Drive 04-216-55-962322-955Omaha, NE 57154 Amount: $36,900.44NJSC#A70262

Vendor#11538

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

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WHEREAS, Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris, byresolution #7 adopted June 26th, 2013, awarded a contract to Kimball/Nationalto provide Lounge Benches to the Buildings & Grounds in the amount of$27,580.80;

AND, WHEREAS, said resolution #7 incorrectly stated the wrong vendor asKimball/National; the corrected vendor should be, National Office Furniture(vendor code 4206);

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the resolution #7 and CAF #80250 beamended to evidence said correction.

This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:

WHEREAS, an emergency condition exists affecting the health and safetyof the citizens of the County of Morris; and

WHEREAS, the air conditioning condenser at the Office of TemporaryAssistance has failed, and is in need of emergency repairs;

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

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

2. The Treasurer is authorized to payment in the amount of $15,588.00 to:

TRANE3600 Pammel Creek RoadLa Crosse, WI 54601-7599VENDOR #: 3049

Said payments shall be charged to Account #04-216-55-953314-951.


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

Dell Marketing LP Information TechnologyOne Dell Way 04-216-55-962267-955

Round Rock TX 78682 Amount: $3,159.00NJSC#A77003

Motorola MC Correctional244 East Union Tpk. 01-201-25-280100-161Wharton NJ 07885 Amount: $4,597.20NJSC#A83909

Space Farms Inc. Road Division218 Rt 519 01-201-26-290100-036Sussex NJ 07461 Amount: $3,402.00Co-op#51

Tilcon New York Inc. Road Division

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625 Mt Hope Road 01-201-26-290100-222Wharton NJ 07885 Amount: $3,561.40Co-op#5

Tequipment Inc. Sheriff’s Office7 Norden Lane 04-216-55-954200-956

Huntington Station NY 11746 Amount: $7,964.20NJSC#A80992

Tequipment Inc. Sheriff’s Office7 Norden Lane 04-216-55-954200-956Huntington Station NY 11746 Amount: $5,753.00NJSC#A80992

Whitmarsh Corp. Motor Service Center80 Baekeland Avenue 01-201-26-315100-098Middlesex NJ 08846 Amount: $1,282.75NJSC#A77548

D & B Auto Supply Motor Service Center320 Lincoln Blvd 01-201-26-315100-291Middlesex NJ 08846 Amount: $3,264.21CC-0113-12

Marido Services Inc. Morris View Healthcare255 Highland Cross 01-201-27-350110-204Rutherford NJ 07070 Amount: $3,141.06NJSC#A63717

Emerald Professional Morris View Healthcare285 Pierce St 01-201-27-350130-046Somerset NJ 08873 Amount: $6,960.00HGP1111

Tilcon New York Inc. Road Division625 Mt Hope 01-201-26-290100-222Wharton NJ 07885 Amount: $2,715.49Co-op#5

Tilcon New York Inc. Road Division625 Mt Hope 04-216-55-953202-951Wharton NJ 07885 Amount: $8,528.07Co-op#5

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WHEREAS, a contract was awarded for the M.C. Digital Trunked System;and,

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to move funds fromsoft to hard costs:

1. Vendor: Motorola Solutions, Inc.5 Paragon DriveMontvale, New Jersey 07645

2. Item: Transfer of funds from soft to hard cost$518,752.10 from Account No. 04-216-55-963248-909 toAccount No. 04-216-55-963248-952

3. Net Change: $0

4. CAF Number: 44370

5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has beenprovided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates theavailability of funds is as listed in Account #04-216-55-963248-952 andsaid account shall be charged.

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

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(11) BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

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With respect to recent bidding for the Milling and Resurfacing of thefollowing Projects located in Morris County, New Jersey: 1) Bartley FlandersRoad in the Township of Mt. Olive, 2) Howard Boulevard in the Borough of Mt.Arlington & Township of Roxbury, 3) Park Avenue in the Township of Hanover,Township of Morris, Boroughs of Florham Park & Madison, & 4) Ridgedale Avenuein the Boroughs of Madison & Florham Park. Each project needs to be awarded

to the lowest responsible bidder as follows:

Schifano Construction Corp.One Smalley AvenueMiddlesex, NJ 08846VENDOR ID: 17546

Bartley Flanders RoadBudgets: 02-213-41-864395-391 $251,667.05

04-216-55-953202-951 15,000.00Amount: $266,667.05

Howard BoulevardBudgets: 02-213-41-864295-391 $677,823.99

04-216-55-953202-951 50,000.00Amount: $727,823.99

Park AvenueBudgets: 02-213-41-864395-391 $762,663.90

04-216-55-953202-951 45,000.00Amount: $807,663.90

Ridgedale AvenueBudgets: 02-213-41-864295-391 $135,020.36

04-216-55-953202-951 357,435.84Amount: $492,456.20

Term: All work shall be completed by September 6, 2013Dept: Engineering

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

2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate ofAvailability of Funds for each contract.


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

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WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NDDOT) hasawarded Morris County a grant in the amount of $324,220.00 to improve theKenvil Transloading Facility along the High Bridge Branch Railroad in RoxburyTownship; and

WHEREAS, the County of Morris will match the grant with $34,913 fromits Railroad Surcharge account; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to execute an Agreement Modification to extendthe agreement to December 31, 2014.

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 tosign and execute an Agreement Modification with NJDOT to extend thecontract to December 31, 2014, a copy of which will be kept on file inthe Offices of the Division of Transportation Management and made apart hereof by reference.


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

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1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant of $40,416 from theFY 2013 Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to HomelessSolutions, Inc. for a project entitled Mount Kemble Home.

2. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby

authorized to sign and execute an agreement to expire on 9/25/2015 forthe aforesaid grant, and the Clerk to attest to the same, a copy ofwhich is on file in the office of the Department of Planning &Development and made a part hereof by reference.

3. That the Treasurer issue a Certificate of Availability of Fundsindicating that funds are available from the Morris County DedicatedOpen Space Account #13-290-56-580-550-888 and process payment to thegrantee as directed by the office of the Department of Planning &Development, all in accordance with this resolution.

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WHEREAS, on April 25, 2012 in accordance with Resolution #26, the Boardof Chosen Freeholders (“Board”) granted Preliminary Approval for floodmitigation acquisition funding to the Borough of Lincoln Park’s Fast Trackapplication for national disaster #4021, Hurricane Irene, to cover 25% costshare and soft cost reimbursement, including the parcel located at46 Pequannock Avenue, Block 15, Lot 10 (“property”). The remaining 75% costshare will be provided by a Hazard Mitigation Grant from the FederalEmergency Management Agency (FEMA); and

WHEREAS, the County Treasurer (“Treasurer”) has issued a Certificate ofAvailability of Funds designated as #64800 for the property; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of Lincoln Park (“Grantee”) has provided the Boardan executed Grant Agreement and requests the 25% cost share in an amount not

to exceed $91,593.13 for the purchase of the property; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to authorize the Treasurer to draw countyfunds in the amount requested by the Grantee for the acquisition of saidparcel.

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

1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant not to exceed$91,593.13 from the Morris County Open Space and Farmland PreservationTrust Fund to the Borough of Lincoln Park for the flood mitigationproject area entitled “Lincoln Park 4021” and specifically for the

parcel located at 46 Pequannock Avenue, Block 15, Lot 10.

2. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is herebyauthorized to sign and execute an agreement for the aforesaid grant,and the Clerk to attest to the same, a copy of which is on file in theoffice of the Department of Planning & Development made a part hereofby reference.

3. That the Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby accepts the dedication ofany facilities under County jurisdiction, including but not limited tosight triangle easements, bridge maintenance easements and roadwaydedications (per official map) as required by the grant agreement.

4. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to process payment to the Grantee or

its designated agent as directed by the office of the Department ofPlanning & Development, all in accordance with this resolution.


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WHEREAS, on April 25, 2012 in accordance with Resolution #26, the Boardof Chosen Freeholders (“Board”) granted Preliminary Approval for floodmitigation acquisition funding to the Borough of Lincoln Park’s Fast Trackapplication for national disaster #4021, Hurricane Irene, to cover 25% costshare and soft cost reimbursement, including the parcel located at65 Pequannock Avenue, Block 12, Lot 45.1 (“property”). The remaining 75% cost

share will be provided by a Hazard Mitigation Grant from the FederalEmergency Management Agency (FEMA); and

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WHEREAS, the Borough of Lincoln Park (“Grantee”) has provided the Boardan executed Grant Agreement and requests the 25% cost share in an amount notto exceed $75,000. for the purchase of the property; and



1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant not to exceed $75,000from the Morris County Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fundto the Borough of Lincoln Park for the flood mitigation project areaentitled “Lincoln Park 4021” and specifically for the parcel located at65 Pequannock Avenue, Block 12, Lot 45.1.



4. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to process payment to the Grantee orits designated agent as directed by the office of the Department of

Planning & Development, all in accordance with this resolution.


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WHEREAS, the County of Morris is eligible to receive Federal fundsavailable through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and,

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders (Board) of the County ofMorris resolved on April 24, 2013 that the County submit the One Year ActionPlan to utilize the fullest extent the funding allowed and determined by theDepartment of Housing and Urban Development, under the Housing and Community

Development Act of 1974, as amended; the Stewart B. McKinney HomelessAssistance Act, as amended; the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable HousingAct and the American Dream Downpayment Act of 2003; and,

WHEREAS, the 2013 One Year Action Plan is being amended to reflect thefinalized awards from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnershipsand the Emergency Solutions Grant programs; and,

WHEREAS, the finalized award amounts result in revised award amountsfor certain activities as itemized and italicized in attachment; and,

WHEREAS, the Regional Coordinators of the Community Development RevenueSharing Advisory Committee, the Human Services Advisory Committee and the

public have been informed of these changes;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that the Freeholder Directorof the County of Morris is hereby authorized to submit the 2013 Annual ActionPlan Amendment, to utilize to the fullest extent the funding allowed anddetermined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and to act asthe authorized representative of the County of Morris and to provide suchadditional information as may be required.

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In accordance with resolution #67 approved at the January 04, 2013

Reorganization Meeting, the following emergency checks have been issued bythe Morris County Division of Temporary Assistance for the month of May 2013.

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This resolution is to rescind and replace resolution #9, adopted on June 26,2013.

DATE CHECK NO. PAYEE ACCOUNT TO BE CHARGED AMOUNT

05/07/2013 25912 River Park Village 02-213-41-734305-395 1,000.00

05/08/2013 25913 PSE & G 02-213-41-734405-391 350.00

05/08/2013 25914 Parsippany Inn 02-213-41-734305-395 700.00

05/10/2013 25915 81 Martin Luther King Avenue 01-201-27-345100-365 685.00

05/10/2013 25916 Dover Hills Properties LLC 02-213-41-734405-391 1,500.00

05/10/2013 25917 Knoll Manor Associates 02-213-41-734305-395 1,000.00

05/14/201305/14/2013

2591825918

Mary ZellarsMary Zellars

01-201-27-345100-36802-213-41-734305-395

650.00650.00

05/14/2013 25919 Pitney Bowes 01-201-27-345100-068 4,000.00

05/14/2013 25920 Postmaster 01-201-27-345100-068 800.00

05/15/2013 25921 Eco-Fuel Oil, Inc. 02-213-41-734305-395 472.50

05/15/2013 25922 JCP & L 02-213-41-734405-391 350.00

05/15/2013 25923 JCP & L 02-213-41-734405-391 350.00

05/15/2013 25924 Parsippany Inn 02-213-41-734305-395 400.00

05/16/2013 25925 Fossil Fuel Oil 02-213-41-734305-395 553.5005/16/2013 25926 JCP & L 02-213-41-734405-391 304.00

05/20/2013 25927 Homeless Solutions, Inc. 01-201-27-345100-368 898.00

05/20/2013 25928 Pernwil Associates 02-213-41-734405-391 636.81

05/22/2013 25929 Anthony Lepre 01-201-27-345100-368 1,500.00

05/22/2013 25930 Borough of Madison 01-201-27-345100-368 350.00

05/22/2013 25931 Mr. Ed. Lewthwaite 02-213-41-734405-391 960.00

05/22/2013 25932 Mr. Ed. Lewthwaite 01-201-27-345100-365 309.75

05/22/2013 25933 Quality Inn 02-213-41-734305-395 350.00

05/22/201305/22/2013

2593425934

Quality InnQuality Inn

02-213-41-734305-39501-201-27-345100-365

273.5076.50

05/23/2013 25935 Falcon Oil 01-201-27-345100-368 472.50

05/23/2013 25936 JCP & L 01-201-27-345100-368 379.22

05/23/2013 25937 Whippany Lodging LLC 01-201-27-345100-365 1,125.00

05/28/2013 25938 PSE & G 01-201-27-345100-365 165.05

05/28/2013 25939 Whippany Lodging LLC 01-201-27-345100-368 1,125.00

05/29/2013 25940 Parsippany Inn 01-201-27-345100-368 350.00

05/29/201305/29/2013

2594125941

Parsippany InnParsippany Inn

01-201-27-345100-36501-201-27-345100-368

150.00200.00

05/29/201305/29/2013

2594225942

Pasquale DattoloPasquale Dattolo

01-201-27-345100-36501-201-27-345100-368

100.001,550.00

05/31/2013 25943 Community Hope 01-201-27-345100-368 75.00

05/31/2013 25944 Knoll Manor Associates 01-201-27-345100-368 1,000.00

05/31/201305/31/2013

2594525945

New Jersey Natural GasNew Jersey Natural Gas

01-201-27-345100-36501-201-27-345100-368

200.00587.15

05/31/2013 25946 Skytop Motel 01-201-27-345100-365 50.00

05/31/2013 25947 Whippany Lodging LLC 01-201-27-345100-365 350.00

05/31/2013 25948 NJ 2-1-1 Partnership 01-201-27-345100-368 2,134.25

TOTAL 29,132.73

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

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WHEREAS, the Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce Investment Board andEmployment and Training Services are legally required to provide employmentand training services in Morris, Sussex and Warren Counties; and,

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development(NJ LWD) issued a Notice of Availability of Grant Program Funds for WorkforceInvestment Boards, making available additional funds through a competitiveprocess whose deadline is July 22, 2013;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders ofthe County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that the action of theDirectors of Employment and Training Services and Workforce Investment Boardin submitting an application to NJ LWD, on behalf of the Morris/Sussex/WarrenWorkforce Investment Board, for $100,000 in additional funds for occupationaland on the job training programs for Dislocated Workers for the period ofJuly 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed. Acopy of the aforesaid application submitted on July 22, 2013 is on file inthe Office of Employment and Training Services and made a part hereof byreference.

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(19)WHEREAS, the Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce Investment Board is legally

responsible for oversight of the local workforce investment system; and,

WHEREAS, independent oversight is the best-practice and preferred

method of performing oversight; and,

WHEREAS, in order to achieve this objective, the Morris/Sussex/WarrenWorkforce Investment Board desires to renew the contract with Technoforce LLCfor provision of oversight and monitoring services;

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

1. That the Director of the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders ishereby authorized to sign and execute contract Technoforce -14-WIA/WFNJbetween the Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce Investment Board andTechnoforce LLC in the amount of $17,483.00 for the period 7/01/2013 to06/30/2014 for oversight and monitoring services.

2. The County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate ofAvailability of Funds charging accounts #02-213-41-742510-391, #02-213-41-742505-391, #02-213-41-742520-391, #02-213-41-741415-392, #02-213-41-741420-392 for the above amount ($8,560.00, $2,433.00, $3,500.00,$1,650.00, $1,340.00, respectively).

--(20)

WHEREAS, the Workforce Investment Board and Employment and TrainingServices are legally required to provide employment and training services,including Workforce Investment Act (WIA) youth programs in Morris, Sussex,and Warren Counties; and

WHEREAS, Sussex County Technical School was selected as a result of aRequest for Proposal process to provide WIA In-School Youth Services forFiscal Year 2014;

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

1. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is herebyauthorized to sign and execute Subgrant Agreement #SCVOTE-14Y-WIAbetween the Morris/Sussex/Warren Employment & Training Services andSussex County Technical School in the amount of $63,278.00 for theperiod 07/01/13 to 06/30/14.

2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate ofAvailability of Funds charging Employment & Training Services AccountNo. 02-213-41-742520-391 in the amount of $63,278.00.

--(21)

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

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

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris (“theBoard”) is interested in preserving farmland owned by Betsy S. Michel (“theSeller”), known as Block 7, Lot 44.02, Chester Township, Morris County, NewJersey; and

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

1. The Agreement to Sell Development Easement between Betsy S. Michel, andthe County of Morris for the purchase of development easement rightsfor Block 7, Lot 44.02, Chester Township, Morris County, New Jersey, acopy of which is on file in the Office of the County Administrator, ishereby approved and the Freeholder Director and the Clerk of the Board

of Chosen Freeholders are hereby authorized to execute and attest,respectively, the aforesaid Agreement.

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2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.--(22)

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

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

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris (“theBoard”) is interested in preserving farmland owned by Betsy S. Michel (“theSeller”), known as Block 7, Lot 15, Chester Township, Morris County, NewJersey; and

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

1. The Agreement to Sell Development Easement between Betsy S. Michel, andthe County of Morris for the purchase of development easement rights

for Block 7, Lot 15, Chester Township, Morris County, New Jersey, acopy of which is on file in the Office of the County Administrator, ishereby approved and the Freeholder Director and the Clerk of the Boardof Chosen Freeholders are hereby authorized to execute and attest,respectively, the aforesaid Agreement.


--(23)

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County ofMorris in the State of New Jersey that the Director of the Board of ChosenFreeholders is hereby authorized to sign and execute the 2013 County SalaryReimbursement Agreement between the County of Morris and Rutgers CooperativeExtension, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, a copy of which is onfile in the Office of the County Administrator and made a part hereof byreference.

--(24)

WHEREAS, on April 24, 2013 in accordance with Resolution #39, the Boardof Chosen Freeholders (“Board”) granted Preliminary Approval for floodmitigation acquisition funding to the Township of Pequannock’s COREapplication for national disaster #4021, Hurricane Irene, to cover up to a75% cost share and soft cost reimbursement, including the parcel located at351 Route 23, Block 2701, Lot 9 (“property”). The remaining cost share willbe provided by the Township of Pequannock (15%) and the homeowner’s donation

of value (10%)


WHEREAS, the Township of Pequannock (“Grantee”) has provided the Boardan executed Grant Agreement and requests a 75% cost share in an amount not toexceed $338,790.96 for the purchase of the property; and



1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant not to exceed$338,790.96 from the Morris County Open Space and Farmland PreservationTrust Fund to the Township of Pequannock for the flood mitigationproject area entitled “Route 23”, and specifically for the parcellocated at 351 Route 23, Block 2701, Lot 9.


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4. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to process payment to the Grantee or

its designated agent as directed by the office of the Department ofPlanning & Development, all in accordance with this resolution.


--(25)

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

1. That the County of Morris hereby awards a grant of $135,080 from theFY 2013 Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to PassaicRiver Coalition for a project entitled Willow Hall.

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


--

(26)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 County of Morris hereby awards a grant of $29,736 from theFY 2013 Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund to FirstPresbyterian Church of New Vernon for a project entitled FirstPresbyterian Church of New Vernon.

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

Development and made a part hereof by reference.


--(27)

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in theState of New Jersey has signed and executed a grant application with the NewJersey Juvenile Justice Commission for the provision of services for youthinvolved with or at-risk of involvement with the Family Court as per

Resolution 40 dated October 12, 2012.

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

1. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is herebyauthorized to sign and execute a subgrant with the following agency, acopy of which is on file in the Department of Human Services and made apart hereof by reference;

Contract Amount Vendor Code AgencyFC-1314 $188,728 14641 Family Intervention Services, Inc.

86 South Harrison Street

East Orange, New Jersey 07018

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2. The County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue Certificates ofAvailability of Funds charging the Department account 02-213-41-752315-392 for the above agreement.

3. The award of these agreements is contingent upon the availability offunds and their inclusion in the 2013 Morris County Budget.

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

--(28)

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in theState of New Jersey has signed and executed a grant application with the NewJersey Juvenile Justice Commission for the provision of services for youthinvolved with or at-risk of involvement with the Family Court as perResolution 40 dated October 10, 2012;


1. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is herebyauthorized to sign and execute a subgrant with the following agencies,a copy of which is on file in the Department of Human Services and madea part hereof by reference;

Contract Amount Vendor Code AgencyJABG-1214(Cash match)

$8,259$ 917

9832 Morris County Juvenile DetentionCenterPO Box 900Morristown, New Jersey 07963-0900

JABG-1215

(Cash match)

$5,000

$ 556

3881 Twp. of Parsippany-Troy Hills Police

Department3339 Route 46Parsippany, New Jersey 07054

2. The County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue Certificates ofAvailability of Funds charging the Department account 02-213-41-756305-391 for the above agreements.

3. The award of these agreements is contingent upon the availability offunds and their inclusion in the 2013 Morris County Budget.


--(29)

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in theState of New Jersey has signed and executed a grant application with the NewJersey Juvenile Justice Commission for the provision of services for youthinvolved or at-risk of involvement with the Family Court as per Resolution 40dated October 12, 2012;


1. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is herebyauthorized to sign and execute subgrant agreements with the following

agencies, copies of which are on file in the Department of HumanServices and made a part hereof by reference;

Subgrant Amount Vendor Code Agency

JJ-1301 $77,917 14476 The Educational CenterPO Box 842Dover, New Jersey 07801

JJ-1302 $35,000 13106 Arts Council of the Morris Area14 Maple Avenue, Suite 301Morristown, New Jersey 07960

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JJ-1303 $41,650 16552 NewBridge Services, Inc.21 Evans PlacePompton Plains, New Jersey 07444

JJ-1304 $15,442 16338 Morristown Neighborhood HouseAssoc., Inc.

12 Flagler StreetMorristown, New Jersey 07960

JJ-1306 $ 6,000 1585 Jersey Battered Women’sService, Inc.PO Box 1437Morristown, New Jersey 07962

JJ-1307 $ 8,750 5260 Big Brothers Big Sisters1259 Route 46 East, Bldg. 3Parsippany, New Jersey 07054

JJ-1308 $10,200 16338 Morristown Neighborhood House

Assoc., Inc.12 Flagler StreetMorristown, New Jersey 07960

JJ-1309 $29,128 16338 Morristown Neighborhood HouseAssoc., Inc.12 Flagler StreetMorristown, New Jersey 07960

JJ-1310 $ 8,459 6673 Children on the Green50 South Park PlaceMorristown, New Jersey 07960

JJ-1311 $ 4,500 4812 Morris County Prevention is Key25 West Main StreetRockaway, New Jersey 07866

JJ-1312 $ 9,600 4812 Morris County Prevention is Key25 West Main StreetRockaway, New Jersey 07866

2. The County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue Certificates ofAvailability of Funds charging the Department account 02-213-41-752320-392 for the above agreements.

3. The award of these agreements is contingent upon the availability of

funds and their inclusion in the 2013 Morris County Budget.


--(30)

WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 3018, was signed into law in 1984, authorizingand funding the Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident TransportationAssistance Program (SCADRTAP) Act through Casino Revenue Funds; and,

WHEREAS, under this law Casino Tax Revenues may be utilized for theprovision of elderly (60+) and disabled transportation; and,

WHEREAS, the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders approved andsigned the 2013 SCADRTAP application through resolution on June 13, 2012; and,

WHEREAS, Subgrant agreements are authorized for the following agencies:

Senior Center of the Chathams58 Meyersville RoadChatham, New Jersey 07928Subgrant #: SC001MSI#: 02-213-41-786305-394Vendor Code: 11835Amount: $5,400

Five Town Dial-A-Ride530 Newark Pompton Turnpike

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Pompton Plains, New Jersey 07444Subgrant #: SC002MSI#: 02-213-41-786305-394Vendor Code: 14731Amount: $97,658

Jefferson Township Dial-A-Ride1033 Weldon RoadLake Hopatcong, New Jersey 07849Subgrant #: SC003MSI#: 02-213-41-786305-394Vendor Code: 15475Amount: $18,000

Netcong Dial-A-Ride23 Maple AvenueNetcong, New JerseySubgrant #: SC004MSI#: 02-213-41-786305-394Vendor Code: 11836Amount: $6,362

Roxbury Township Dial-A-Ride72 Eyland AvenueSuccasunna, New Jersey 07876Subgrant #: SC005MSI#: 02-213-41-786305-394Vendor Code: 11837Amount: $6,111


1. That the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is herebyauthorized to sign and execute subgrant renewals with the aboveagencies, copies of which are on file in the Department of HumanServices and made part, hereof, by reference;

2. That the County Treasurer and Director of Finance is hereby authorizedto issue Certificates of Availability of Funds for the aboveagreements, and in the above amounts, charging the above accounts.

3. The award of these agreements is contingent upon the availability offunds and their inclusion in the 2013 Morris County Operating Budget.

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(31) WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in theState of New Jersey has signed and executed a grant application with the NewJersey Juvenile Justice Commission for the provision of services for youthinvolved with or at-risk of involvement with the Family Court as perResolution 40 dated October 10, 2012;


1. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized tosign and execute service agreements with the following agencies, copiesof which are on file in the Department of Human Services and made apart hereof by reference;

Service Agreement No. Vendor Code Agency

NB-13-JJC 16552 NewBridge Services, Inc.21 Evans PlacePompton Plains, New Jersey 07444

NHF-13-JJC 16533 New Hope Foundation, Inc.P.O. Box 66, 80 Conover RoadMarlboro, New Jersey 07746

TEC-13-JJC 14476 The Educational CenterP.O. Box 842

Dover, New Jersey 07801

VHS-13-JJC 8613 Vantage Health System: Touchstone Hall

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35D Piermont RoadRockleigh, New Jersey 07647

CEC-13-JJC TBD Center for Evaluation and Counseling,Inc.1719 Route 10 East

Parsippany, New Jersey 07054

2. The contracts are awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in compliancewith N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1, et seq.

--(32)

WHEREAS, the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders desires tobecome part of the provider network of Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc., dbaHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (“Horizon”) with its skillednursing facility, the Morris View Healthcare Center; and,

WHEREAS, being part of the Horizon network will increase opportunitiesfor referrals to the Morris View Healthcare Center which will aid censusgrowth; and,

WHEREAS, there is no direct cost to the County under this agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Morris County Board of ChosenFreeholders authorizes the Director to sign and execute the AncillaryServices Provider Agreement with Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc., dbaHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

--(33)

WHEREAS, the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders desires tobecome part of a Horizon Casualty Services, Inc. (“Horizon”) provider for

workers’ compensation programs at its skilled nursing facility, the MorrisView Healthcare Center; and,

WHEREAS, Horizon is a managed care organization organized to arrangefor the provision of healthcare services through a contracted network ofproviders for workers’ compensation programs, automobile personal injuryprotection programs and other similar programs which are sponsored oradministered by employers, insurance companies or other similar private orgovernment organizations; and,

WHEREAS, Horizon wishes to contract with the County of Morris and theCounty of Morris wishes to contract with Horizon for the provision ofservices outlined in a Agreement entitled “Horizon Casualty Services,

Ancillary Provider Agreement”; and,

WHEREAS, being part of the Horizon network will increase opportunitiesfor referrals to the Morris View Healthcare Center which will aid censusgrowth; and,

WHEREAS, there is no direct cost to the County under this agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Morris County Board of ChosenFreeholders authorizes the Director to sign and execute the Horizon CasualtyServices, Ancillary Provider Agreement with Horizon Casualty Services, Inc.

--(34)

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County ofMorris in the State of New Jersey that Resolution Number 18, adopted by theBoard of Chosen Freeholders at its February 27, 2013 Freeholder PublicMeeting is hereby rescinded.

--(35)

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

758210 Municipal Alliance $123,317.28

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

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

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

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders thatthe above listed balance in the grant fund be canceled and any excess funds

received be returned to the appropriate Grant Agency.

--(36)

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 3 dated July 10, 2013 indicated the amount paidto Tele-Communication, Inc. as $11,392.56 and

WHEREAS, the correct amount is $11,932.56

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the action of the Treasurer insubmitting the bill for payment, to the Trustee U. S. Bank, in the amount of$11,932.56, is hereby confirmed.

--(37)

WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 22 on July 10, 2013, the County Treasurerwas authorized to reissue the following stale dated payroll check,

CHECK # DATE AMOUNT PAYEE ACCOUNT BANK

3175 06/22/12 $ 60.95 CharlenePampalone

Payroll ValleyNational

AND WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has been advised that the authorizedcheck amount was incorrect,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby

authorized to reissue the above check as follows:

CHECK # DATE AMOUNT PAYEE ACCOUNT BANK

3175 06/22/12 $ 960.95 CharlenePampalone

Payroll ValleyNational

--(38)

WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has been advised that a tax lien has beenfiled against vendor number 19134 and whereas bills to this vendor have beensubmitted as follows:

DATE AMOUNT ACCOUNT BANK06/12/13 $2,335.76 Centralized

DisbursementBank ofAmerica

07/10/13 $4,047.52 CentralizedDisbursement

Bank ofAmerica

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body that the CountyTreasurer be authorized to process the above to the United States Treasury tosatisfy the lien.

AMOUNT PAYEE ACCOUNT BANK$2,335.76 United States

TreasuryCentralizedDisbursement

Bank ofAmerica

$4,047.52 United StatesTreasury

CentralizedDisbursement

Bank ofAmerica

--(39)

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

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

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Divisionof Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item ofrevenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have

been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at thetime of the adoption of the budget, and

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

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

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

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

Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of State Amount: $736,600.00Appropriation Title: 2013 Special Elections –

Board of Elections Amount: $736,600.00Local Match - Source: Amount: $__________

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

--(40)

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

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

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Divisionof Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item ofrevenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have

been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at thetime of the adoption of the budget, and


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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholdershereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to

approve the insertion of an item of revenue and appropriation in the budgetof the year 2013 as referenced below:

Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of State Amount: $473,800.00Appropriation Title: 2013 Special Elections –

Superintendent of Elections Amount: $473,800.00Local Match - Source: Amount: $___________


--

(41)RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF ANY SPECIAL

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


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

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

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

of the year 2013 as referenced below:

Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of State Amount: $452,700.00Appropriation Title: 2013 Special Elections -

County Clerk Amount: $452,700.00Local Match - Source: Amount: $__________.


--(42)

WHEREAS, on October 24, 2012, the County of Morris entered into anagreement with FastER Urgent Care LLC for comprehensive medical services toCounty employees in 2013; and,

WHEREAS, the original amount of the agreement was for $297,406.00; and,

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to amend the aforesaid agreement byincreasing the dollar amount by $5,580.00 to $302,986.00; and,

WHEREAS, FastER Urgent Care LLC has agreed to perform the service; and,

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law [N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5(1)(a)(i)]requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contract for

“Professional Services” without competitive bidding, and the contract itself,must be available for public inspection;


1. The amendment to the agreement between the County of Morris and FastERUrgent Care LLC, 130 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains, N.J. 07950,increasing the amount as set forth above, a copy of which is on file inthe Office of the County Purchasing Agent and made a part hereof byreference, is hereby approved and entered into by this Board.

2. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to

sign and execute this amendment, conditioned upon the contractor’scompliance with the requirements set forth in paragraph 4 below.

3. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue an amended Certificate ofAvailability of Funds # 70683, reflecting the increase in the amount ofthe aforesaid agreement to $302,986.00, and charging account number 70-201-23-212100-039 for the aforesaid increase.

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

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

--(43)

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County ofMorris in the State of New Jersey that the following individuals are herebyappointed to the MORRIS COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WOMEN to serve withoutsalary for a term to expire 12/31/13:

PositionConnie Ward Voting MemberC. Ward Consulting LLCLong Valley, NJ 07853

Deirdre Wheatley-Liss Voting Member20 Leigh Court

Randolph, NJ 07869

Aida Visakay Alt. Voting Member

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4 Fox Chase DriveDenville, NJ 07834

--(44)

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris inthe State of New Jersey that the following individual is hereby appointed to the

MORRIS VIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE to serve without salary for a term to expire12/31/13:

Membership Criteria Appointee

Community Based Health Care Eva Turbiner, President and CEORepresentative Zufall Health Center

--Freeholder Cabana made a motion to adopt Resolution Nos. 1 through 44.

This was seconded by Freeholder Lyon. The Clerk called and recorded thefollowing vote:

YES: Freeholders Cabana (except to ABSTAIN on No. 28),Cesaro (except ABSTAIN on No. 28), Lyon, Scapicchioand Director Mastrangelo (5)


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FREEHOLDER COMMENTS

At this time each Freeholder spoke about his liaison assignments.

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BILL RESOLUTION

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the bills as shown on the Schedule ofWarrants all having been approved by the proper committees of officials wherelegally required, be and the same are hereby authorized to be paid. TheSchedule of Warrants designated as Bill Resolution #14-13 totals$7,765,690.70 dated and made a part hereof by reference.

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

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Lyon, Scapicchio and

Director Mastrangelo (5)


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ADJOURNMENT

There was no further business. On motion by Freeholder Lyon andseconded by Freeholder Scapicchio, the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane M. KetchumClerk of the Board

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