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CONFERENCE MEETING JULY 11, 2007


ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

HALL OF RECORDS, ROOM 558

465 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., BLVD.

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

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(973) 621-4486

(973) 621-5695 (FAX)

D. BILAL BEASLEY ADRIANNE DAVIS

LINDA LORDI CAVANAUGH CLERK OF THE BOARD

CAROL Y. CLARK

SAMUEL GONZALEZ

JOHNNY JONES

DONALD M. PAYNE, JR.

PATRICIA SEBOLD

RALPH R. CAPUTO, VICE PRESIDENT

BLONNIE R. WATSON, PRESIDENT

ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

CONFERENCE MEETING AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2007 - 7:00 P.M.

HALL OF RECORDS, ROOM 506

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
SALUTE TO FLAG *** MOMENT OF SILENCE
ROLL CALL
CERTIFICATION OF CLERK
Clerk of the Board presents the President with Certification
A. / TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
1. PRESENTATION BY THE ESSEX COUNTY RECREATION & OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND ADVISORY BOARD REGARDING THEIR ACTIVITIES AND THE CRITERIA THEY EMPLOY TO SELECT PROJECTS
2. PRESENTATION BY THE ADMINISTRATION ON THE HALL OF RECORDS COMPLEX PARKING GARAGE AND VETERANS COURT HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECTS
B. / PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS FOR ACTION ONLY
C. / PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE 0-07-0019
*** / 1. GUARANTY ORDINANCE SECURING THE ESSEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY‘S “AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 AND THE SERIES 2007 PROJECTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH” IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,700,000
D. / PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION R-07-0513
*** / 2. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – RESCIND RESOLUTION #07-0403 AND INTRODUCE FOR APPROVAL THE CONTRACT WITH ESSEX REGIONAL HEALTH COMMISSION BY THE APPROPRIATE STATUTORY PROCEDURE
E. / ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
1. SALARY ORDINANCE – COUNTY OF ESSEX 2007 – 2010
2. ORDINANCE TO RENAME THE ESSEX COUNTY DIVISION ON AGING THE ESSEX COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES
F. / RESOLUTIONS
*** / 1. ESSEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY – RESOLUTION PROVIDING ESSEX COUNTY’S CONSENT TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE ESSEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS “AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007” AND THE SERIES 2007 PROJECTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
*** / 2. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL – COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ESSEX COUNTY SURROGATE AND LOCAL 32 O.P.E.I.U. – JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007
*** / 3. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL – MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX AND IBEW, LOCAL 1158 – STAFF PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS – JANUARY 1, 2006 – DECEMBER 31, 2007
*** / 4. OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL – COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PROSECUTOR OF ESSEX COUNTY AND THE ESSEX COUNTY ASSISTANT PROSECUTOR’S ASSOCIATION – JANUARY 1, 2006 – DECEMBER 31, 2007
*** / 5. OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTOR – CONTRACT AWARD TO FRANK’S GMC TRUCK CENTER, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE (1) 2008 GMC YUKON 1500 SLT 4WD TRUCK – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,863.00
6. OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTOR – CONTRACT AWARD TO SIRCHIE FINGERPRINT LABS, INC., THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00
7. OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF – CONTRACT AWARD TO HERTRICH FLEET SERVICES, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE (1) 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX SEDAN – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,329.00
8. 2007 OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF – CONTRACT AWARD TO LAWMEN SUPPLY COMPANY OF N.J. UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A67872 TO PROVIDE NINETY SIX (96) PROTECH LEVEL III BALLISTIC SHIELD BODY ARMOR WITH ACCESSORIES – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $182,304.00
9. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES – CONTRACT WITH RONALD SHANSKY, M.D.S.C., TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AT THE ESSEX COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY – JULY 1, 2007 – DECEMBER 31, 2007 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00
10. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, DIVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES – APPROVAL OF 2007 ESSEX COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PLAN UPDATE – JANUARY 1, 2007 – DECEMBER 31, 2007 - $1,450,372.00
*** / 11. 2007 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, FOR THE PANDEMIC FLU PREPAREDNESS FOR THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES - $6,737.00
*** / 12. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT, DIVISION OF TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT – AMENDMENT TO THE MATRIX OF CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE WELFARE TO WORK AND WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT ACTIVITIES FOR A TWO (2) MONTH PERIOD JULY 1, 2007 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2007
*** / 13. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT, DIVISION OF TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT – CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE FIRST OCCUPATIONAL CENTER TO PROVIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2007 – AUGUST 31, 2007 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000.00 (WITHDRAWN BY ADMINISTRATION)
14. 2007 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, FOR RESPITE CARE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE DIVISION ON AGING - $6,863.00
15. DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING – AMENDMENT TO OMNIBUS RESOLUTION FOR RESPITE CARE PROGRAM – ADDING $27,441.00 TO DIRECT SERVICES
16. DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION ON AGING – GRANT APPLICATION FOR FY 2008 NEW JERSEY SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED RESIDENTS TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CASINO REVENUE)
17. DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ACTION – CONTRACT AWARD TO PLAZA FORD MOTORS FLEET, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE (1) 2008 FORD F-250 SD XL SUPER CAB 4X4 PICK-UP TRUCK – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,825.00
*** / 18. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT AWARD TO THE THREE (3) LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS PER ITEM ON A UNIT-COST BASIS TO FURNISH AND DELIVER DRY ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS FOR TURTLE BACK ZOO – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00
19. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS APPROVAL OF PROPOSITION AMENDING THE REFERENDUM PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY ESSEX COUNTY VOTERS ON NOVEMBER 3, 1998, ESTABLISHING A COUNTY RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND AND SETTING MAXIMUM RATE OF ANNUAL LEVY
20. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT EXTENSION OF SECOND YEAR OPTION CONTRACT WITH FEDERAL GOOSE CONTROL, INC., TO PROVIDE GOOSE CONTROL AT GROVER CLEVELAND AND ORANGE PARKS – ADDING $4,605.00
21. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT AWARD TO FEDERAL GOOSE CONTROL, INC., THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO PROVIDE GOOSE CONTROL AT VERONA, GROVER CLEVELAND, BRANCH BROOK AND WEEQUAHIC PARKS – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $95,160.00
22. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH RAY’S FOOD AND ICE CREAM, INC., TO OPERATE A FOOD AND BOAT CONCESSION AT VERONA PARK, VERONA, N.J. – TWO MONTH EXTENSION – REVENUE TO COUNTY - $5,005.78
*** / 23. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNITY FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ESSEX COUNTY, N.J.
*** / 24. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – AGREEMENT GRANTING USE AND RIGHT OF ENTRY ONTO COUNTY OF ESSEX ROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO 4 CONNECTIONS, LLC, FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FIBER OPTIC CABLES FOR TELECOMMUNICATION PURPOSES
25. 2007 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, FOR CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - $42,493.10
26. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTCLAIR ORDINANCES #07-012 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A MID-BLOCK CROSS WALK, #07-13 FOR PARKING PROHIBITION, AND A RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTING MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE SPEED TABLES
27. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – CONTRACT WITH HAKS ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE REHABILITATION OF VERONA LAKE AND DIAMOND MILL POND DAMS – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $140,094.00
28. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – CONTRACT WITH HATCH MOTT MACDONALD TO PROVIDE A GIS NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR ESSEX COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITIES – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $24,552.00
*** / 29. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – CONTRACT AWARD TO CENTURY 21 CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PARKING GARAGE AT THE HALL OF RECORDS COMPLEX – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,710,000.00
*** / 30. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – CONTRACT AWARD TO HIGH CONCRETE STRUCTURES FOR PRECAST PARKING STRUCTURES FOR THE HALL OF RECORDS COMPLEX PARKING GARAGE – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,202,000.00 (WITHDRAWN BY ADMINISTRATION)
*** / 31. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – CONTRACT AWARD TO EAST COAST CONTRACTORS, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO PROVIDE GENERAL INTERIOR SYSTEM REPAIRS FOR THE VETERAN’S COURTHOUSE – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,232,700.00 (WITHDRAWN BY ADMINISTRATION)
*** / 32. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – CONTRACT AWARD TO SHAUGER PROPERTY SERVICES, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS IN VERONA PARK, VERONA NJ – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $721,188.00
33. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – CONTRACT WITH ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE CORP. TO PROVIDE ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE FOR ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. – FIFTH YEAR OPTION – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $363,070.12
34. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS – CONTRACT AWARD TO PRAISER INDUSTRIES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT – SECOND YEAR OPTION – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.00
35. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, OFFICE OF PURCHASING – AMENDMENT TO “OMNIBUS RESOLUTION” TO PURCHASE VARIOUS COMMODITIES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007
36. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, OFFICE OF PURCHASING – CONTRACT AWARD TO CENTRAL POLY CORP. TO FURNISH AND DELIVER GARBAGE AND TRASH CAN LINERS FOR ESSEX COUNTY N.J. – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,809.10
*** / 37. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, OFFICE OF PURCHASING – PARTICIPATION IN THE BERGEN COUNTY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM
38. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2006 COUNTY AUDIT AS PREPARED BY SAMUEL KLEIN AND COMPANY (GENERAL COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS)
39. IN MEMORIAM - BERTHA LEE SPRUIEL (SPONSORED BY FREEHOLDER CLARK)
40. COMMENDATION – HONORING GABRIELLA PAPP ON HER RETIREMENT (SPONSORED BY FREEHOLDER CLARK)
41. COMMENDATION – HONORING BARBARA COOPER ON HER RETIREMENT (SPONSORED BY FREEHOLDER CLARK)
42. COMMENDATION – HONORING RICHARD M. CIGNARELLA ON HIS RETIREMENT (SPONSORED BY ACCLAMATION)
G. / ADDED STARTER RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
H. / PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
I. / OTHER BUSINESS
J. / MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING
***FORMAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN

THE NEXT MEETING OF THE ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

WILL BE HELD ON

THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2007

AT 7:00 P.M.

BLOOMFIELD TOWN HALL

MUNICIPAL PLAZA, BLOOMFIELD, NJ

A G E N D A A D D E N D U M

F. / RESOLUTIONS
*** / 43. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – CONTRACT AWARD TO DIA GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TO PROVIDE GENERAL INTERIOR SYSTEM REPAIRS FOR THE VETERANS COURTHOUSE – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,315,785.00

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