CONFERENCE/BOARD MEETING 1 NOVEMBER 30, 2004
ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
HALL OF RECORDS, ROOM 558
465 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., BLVD.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
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(973) 621-4486
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D. BILAL BEASLEY ADRIANNE DAVIS
RALPH R. CAPUTO CLERK OF THE BOARD
CAROL Y. CLARK
SAMUEL GONZALEZ
ALBERTUS JENKINS
MURIEL M. SHORE
BLONNIE R. WATSON
PATRICIA SEBOLD, VICE PRESIDENT
JOHNNY JONES,PRESIDENT
CONFERENCE/BOARD MEETING
BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2004 - 6:00 P.M.
VERONA FIREHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER
1. / CALL TO ORDER2. / SALUTE TO FLAG
3. / MOMENT OF SILENCE
4. / CERTIFICATION OF CLERK
Clerk of the Board presents the President with Certification
5. / ROLL CALL
6. / APPROVAL OF TRANSCRIPTS
President Jones requests a motion on approval of the following transcripts:
Conference Meetings Board Meetings Executive Session
April 6, 1988 August 12, 2004 April 6, 1988
July 6, 1988 September 8, 2004
September 7, 1988
7. / PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
8. / TOPICSOF DISCUSSION:
a. PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 FOR McCARTER & ENGLISH REGARDING CAGGIANO V. COUNTY OF ESSEX (SEE RESOLUTION NO. 6)
b. DISCUSSION OF RECENT EVENTS AT THE ESSEX COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
9. / RESOLUTION NO. 1
ESSEX COUNTY ETHICS BOARD - MEMBER - APPOINTMENT (Joseph LaSala)
10. / RESOLUTION NO. 2
ESSEX COUNTY ETHICS BOARD – MEMBER - APPOINTMENT (Virginia Class-Matthews)
11. / RESOLUTION NO. 3
ESSEX COUNTY ETHICS BOARD – MEMBER - APPOINTMENT (Dr. E. Belvin Williams)
12. / RESOLUTION NO. 4
COUNTY OF ESSEX – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT, DAY TREATMENT, OUTPATIENT AFTER-CARE MONITORING SERVICES FOR ADULT MALE AND FEMALE COUNTY INMATES, EDUCATION & HEALTH CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. - OCTOBER 1, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005, 2ND YEAR OPTION – $12,000,000.00 - AGREEMENT
13. / RESOLUTION NO. 5
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, NEW JERSEY, RATIFYING MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD FOR A WAIVER OF 5% DOWN- PAYMENT PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:2-7(D), N.J.S.A. 40A:2-11(C) AND N.J.S.A. 40A:2-26(E)
14. / RESOLUTION NO. 6
COUNTY OF ESSEX – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 TO INCREASE MAXIMUM FEE FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN THE CASE OF CAGGIANO V. THE COUNTY OF ESSEX ET AL - McCARTER & ENGLISH - JANUARY 1, 2004 TO DECEMBER 31, 2004 – AMENDED – AGREEMENT - ADDING $230,000.00
15. / RESOLUTION NO. 7
COUNTY OF ESSEX – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - REGARDING LEWIS BECKER V. COUNTY OF ESSEX ET AL -JACOBS & ROSENBERG - MAY 1, 2004 TO DECEMBER 31, 2004 – AMENDED – AGREEMENT - ADDING $5,000.00
16. / RESOLUTION NO. 8
COUNTY OF ESSEX – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - FOR SPECIAL OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING OLIVIA STACK ET AL V. COUNTY OF ESSEX ET AL -PICILLO CARUSO O’TOOLE - NOVEMBER 1, 2004 TO DECEMBER 31, 2004 - $15,000.00 - AGREEMENT
17. / RESOLUTION NO. 9
OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL – MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX AND JNESO – DISTRICT COUNSEL 1, IUOE - JANUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005.
18. / RESOLUTION NO. 10
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE COUNTY’S GOVERNMENT CRIME INSURANCE POLICY WITH THE FIDELITY & DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND, SERVICED BY THE NIA GROUP ASSOCIATES, LLC, FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2005,IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,848.00
19. / RESOLUTION NO. 11
OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTOR – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NJ DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, OFFICE OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD PROSECUTOR, FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005
20. / RESOLUTION NO. 12
COUNTY OF ESSEX – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FIELD OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY - AZARIAH ESHKENAZI, M.D. - JANUARY 1, 2004 TO DECEMBER 31, 2004 - $35,000.00 - AGREEMENT
21. / RESOLUTION NO. 13
ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION – RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT TO SAMUEL KLEIN & CO., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REGARDING EXAMINATION AND REVIEW OF THE 2004 VALUATIONS, COUNTY & STATE TAX APPEAL ADJUSTMENTS, DATE OF SERVICE - OCTOBER 11, 2004, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,250.00
22. / RESOLUTION NO. 14
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & REHABILITATION, MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR – RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO REIMBURSE THE “AWARENESS CONFERENCE” WHICH HELPED INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH MICA ISSUES
23. / RESOLUTION NO. 15
2004 COUNTY BUDGET – INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - $1,500.00
24. / RESOLUTION NO. 16
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT, DIVISION OF TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT – GRANT AWARD FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO ENABLE THE COUNTY TO CONTINUE TO ASSIST MUNICIPALITIES TO IDENTIFY AND ASSESS BROWNFIELDS SITES
25. / RESOLUTION NO. 17
2004 COUNTY BUDGET – INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - $400,000.00
26. / RESOLUTION NO. 18
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT, DIVISION OF TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT –METROPOLITAN RESURRECTION - FOR EXCEEDING THE DIVISION’S PREDETERMINED SUCCESS RATES IN THE AREA OF COMPUTER LITERACY, ADULT BASIC SKILLS, AND GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT DIPLOMA – AMENDED – AGREEMENT - ADDING $10,080.00
27. / RESOLUTION NO. 19
2004 COUNTY BUDGET – INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING - FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION OF A SOCIAL SERVICES SYSTEM - $152,382.00
28. / RESOLUTION NO. 20
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING –NEWARK NUTRITION PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY - FOR CONTINUED NUTRITIONAL SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY IN THE CITY OF NEWARK – JANUARY 1, 2004 TO DECEMBER 31, 2004 –$809,059.00 - AGREEMENT
29. / RESOLUTION NO. 21
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING – IRVINGTON GENERAL HOSPITAL - CONTRACT MODIFICATION CHANGING TIME PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2004 TO DECEMBER 31, 2004 TO JANUARY 1, 2004 TO APRIL 16, 2004 AND REDUCING FUNDING LEVEL BY $32,845.00 FOR ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY
30. / RESOLUTION NO. 22
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING – SENIOR CARE AND ACTIVITIES CENTER - TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR A ONE-TIME ALLOCATION FOR EXPANSION OF SERVICES – AMENDED - AGREEMENT - ADDING $81,213.00
31. / RESOLUTION NO. 23
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING – NEWARK DAY CENTER - TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR A ONE-TIME ALLOCATION EXPANSION OF SERVICES – AMENDED - AGREEMENT - ADDING $649.00
32. / RESOLUTION NO. 24
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING –TRI-CITY PEOPLES CORPORATION - FOR ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY -OCTOBER 1, 2004 TO DECEMBER 31, 2004 - $16,000.00 - AGREEMENT
33. / RESOLUTION NO. 25
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING –LIFE MANAGEMENT - TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR A ONE-TIME ALLOCATION FOR EXPANSION OF SERVICES – AMENDED - AGREEMENT - ADDING $41,282.00
34. / RESOLUTION NO. 26
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING –UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NJ DENTAL SCHOOL - TO PROVIDE DENTAL SERVICES FOR ELDERLY COUNTY RESIDENTS - JANUARY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004 - $85,927.00 - AGREEMENT
35. / RESOLUTION NO. 27
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF WELFARE – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER A XEROX DOCU TECH 100 DIGITAL COPIER TO XEROX CORPORATION, UNDER NJ STATE CONTRACT #A51145 - $50,900.00
36. / RESOLUTION NO. 28
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF WELFARE – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER A RICOH PRIPORT JP 5500 DIGITAL DUPLICATOR, UNDER NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT #A51465 - $7,882.00
37. / RESOLUTION NO. 29
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE RECREATIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES AT WEST SIDE PARK TO UNITED COMMUNITY CORPORATION, THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005, IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,188.00
38. / RESOLUTION NO. 30
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE RECREATIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES AT BRANCH BROOK PARK TO THE NORTH WARD CENTER, THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2004 TO OCTOBER 31, 2004 AND FEBRUARY 1, 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2005, AT CONTRACT PRICE OF $59,999.94
39. / RESOLUTION NO. 31
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE RECREATIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES AT GLENFIELD PARK TO MONTCLAIR GRASS ROOTS, INC., THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2004 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2005, AT A CONTRACT PRICE OF $60,000.00
40. / RESOLUTION NO. 32
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – RESOLUTION APPROVING COUNTY’S SHARE OF PAYMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES FOR THE INTERNS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 2004 GOLF WORKS PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE METROPOLITAN GOLF ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,842.07
41. / RESOLUTION NO. 33
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ENGINEERING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE FOR THE 2004 SEALING OF CRACKS AND JOINTS IN ESSEX COUNTY ROADWAYS TO MICRO PAVE SYSTEMS, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER - $116,000.00
42. / RESOLUTION NO. 34
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ENGINEERING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL CARPET AT THE GIBRALTAR BUILDING TO A. STEMPLER, INC., UNDER NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT #A84595, IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,076.96
43. / RESOLUTION NO. 35
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ENGINEERING DIVISION – RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COUNTY’S SHARE OF PAYMENT TO MANOR II ELECTRIC, INC., FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A BRIDGE CONTROL SYSTEM AT JACKSON STREET BRIDGE - $83,000.00
44. / RESOLUTION NO. 36
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS – APPROVAL TO RESCIND RESOLUTION #04-0314 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE FROM STATE CONTRACT #A45069 ORDERED IN ERROR AND APPROVE NEW VEHICLE TO BE PURCHASED UNDER NJ STATE CONTRACT #A45069 - $20,346.68
45. / RESOLUTION NO. 37
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ESSEX COUNTY COMMISSARY AT THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO KEEFE COMMISSARY NETWORK, EXERCISING ITS 2ND YEAR OPTION FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2005 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2006, REVENUE TO THE COUNTY OF 39.3 PERCENT OF SALES.
46. / RESOLUTION NO. 38
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE TESTING AND REMOVAL OF VOICE AND DATA CABLING TO NEW JERSEY BUSINESS SYSTEMS, UNDER NJ STATE CONTRACT #A81214, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF WELFARE, AT A COST OF $1,960.00
47. / RESOLUTION NO. 39
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE (1) TRUCK MOUNTED SLIP-ON CALIBRATION UNIT WITH OPTIMAL JACKS (OR EQUAL) TO PEMBERTON FABRICATORS, INC., THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,158.00
48. / RESOLUTION NO. 40
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER STATIONARY AND OFFICE SUPPLIES TO ALLIED OFFICE SUPPLY, INC., EXERCISING ITS 2ND YEAR OPTION, FOR THE PERIOD COVERING JANUARY 1, 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005, AT A CONTRACT PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $650,000.00
49. / RESOLUTION NO. 41
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF IBM AND COMPATIBLE PERSONAL COMPUTER (CPC) EQUIPMENT TO MATTHIJSSEN, INC., EXERCISING THIRD YEAR OPTION, FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $86,428.16
50. / RESOLUTION NO. 42
COMMENDATION – BELLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND – 2004 USSBA ALL-STATES GROUP 1A CHAMPIONS (Sponsored By Freeholder Caputo)
51. / RESOLUTION NO. 43
COMMENDATION – JAMES CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM – 2004 NORTHERN HILLS CONFERENCE – SUBURBAN DIVISION CHAMPIONS (Sponsored By Freeholder Shore)
52. / RESOLUTION NO. 44
COMMENDATION – JAMES CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM – 2004 GROUP II STATE CHAMPIONS (Sponsored By Freeholder Shore)
53. / RESOLUTION NO. 45
COMMENDATION – LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM – 2004 GROUP III STATE CHAMPIONS (Sponsored By Freeholders Shore & Sebold)
54. / RESOLUTION NO. 46
COMMENDATION – VERONA HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING MAROON AND WHITE – 2004 USSBA ALL-STATES GROUP 4A CHAMPIONS (Sponsored By Freeholder Shore)
55. / RESOLUTION NO. 47
COMMENDATION – VERONA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM – 2004 NORTH JERSEY, SECTION 2 – GROUP 1 STATE CHAMPIONS (Sponsored By Freeholder Shore)
56. / RESOLUTION NO. 48
COMMENDATION – WEST ESSEX REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY TEAM – 2004 NORTH SECTION 1, GROUP II STATE CHAMPIONS (Sponsored By Freeholder Shore)
57. / RESOLUTION NO. 49
COMMENDATION – WEST ESSEX REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER TEAM – 2004 NORTH SECTION 1, GROUP II STATE CHAMPIONS (Sponsored By Freeholder Shore)
58. / RESOLUTION NO. 50
COMMENDATION – WEST ESSEX REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER TEAM – 2004 IRON HILLS CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS (Sponsored By Freeholder Shore)
59. / RESOLUTION NO. 51
COMMENDATION – WILLIAM T. CONNELL, ESQ. – INDUCTEE INTO THE MOUNT ST. DOMINIC ACADEMY HALL OF FAME (Sponsored By Freeholder Shore)
60. / RESOLUTION NO. 52
COMMENDATION – BETTY MCNEIL O’KEEFFE – INDUCTEE INTO THE MOUNT ST. DOMINIC ACADEMY HALL OF FAME (Sponsored By Freeholder Shore)
61. / RESOLUTION NO. 53
COMMENDATION – JANE M. BOYLE – INDUCTEE INTO THE MOUNT ST. DOMINIC ACADEMY HALL OF FAME (Sponsored By Freeholder Shore)
62. / RESOLUTION NO. 54
COMMENDATION – FATHER JOHN J. LAFERRERA – INDUCTEE INTO THE MOUNT ST. DOMINIC ACADEMY HALL OF FAME (Sponsored By Freeholder Shore)
63. / RESOLUTION NO. 55
COMMENDATION – HONORING VERONICA MITRANO ON THE PUBLISHING OF HER POEM IN “HIGHLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN” MAGAZINE (Sponsored by Freeholder Shore)
64. / RESOLUTION NO. 56
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO GENERAL CODE PUBLISHERS CORP.
65. / RESOLUTION NO. 57
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING – APPROVAL FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY BY SALE/TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF A 1996 FORD 16 PASSENGER HANDICAPPED EQUIPPED VAN TO THE NORTH WARD CENTER
66. / ADDED STARTER RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
67. / REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEES
68. / LEGISLATIVE REPORTS
69. / WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
70. / UNFINISHED BUSINESS
71. / NEW BUSINESS
72. / PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
73. / FREEHOLDER COMMENT SESSION
74. / MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING
PLEASE NOTE: Copies of Agenda Material are on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Board and are available for Public Perusal from 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Copies may also be purchased.
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THE NEXT MEETING OF THE ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
WILL BE HELD ON
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2004
AT 7:00 P.M.
ROOM 506 – HALL OF RECORDS
465 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., BLVD., NEWARK