The meeting was called to order by Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. at 7:00 p.m. The Director asked the Clerk to call the roll and the following Freeholders answered to their name:

PRESENT: CREAM, GRECO, NASH, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL, CAPPELLI

The Director stated that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

The Director called upon Reverend Lucille Moore of the Mount Pisgah AME Church of Lawnside, New Jersey for the invocation.

The Director asked everyone to remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Chief Richard Wise of the Lawnside Young Marines & Color Guard. The Honor Guard came forward.

Director Cappelli then called upon Desmond Dennis of the Lawnside Public School to sing the National Anthem.

Director Cappelli advised that the County has available, if requested, large print agendas for the visually impaired. The Director explained that if anyone requires one to please see the Clerk of the Board.

Director Cappelli welcomed everyone. The Director said we are very pleased to be here this evening in the Borough of Lawnside. Director Cappelli said it is the practice of the Freeholders to hold our meetings each month in one of the municipalities outside of the County seat of Camden so that all members of the public will have full access to the meetings of the Board. He said as is the custom during our road meetings, we will begin tonight’s meeting by asking Mayor and Borough Council members to come forward to thank them for hosting tonight’s event. The Director called upon Freeholder Nash and Freeholder Rodriguez to come forward as well.
Director Cappelli said on behalf of the Freeholder Board, he thanked the Mayor and members of the Borough Council for hosting the meeting this evening. Director Cappelli said on behalf of the entire Board of Freeholders, we are honored and privileged to be in Lawnside. He said it is a very special community that has always had very special leadership. He said the leadership is very dedicated to the needs of its residents and it works hard day in and day out on behalf of its residents.
Director Cappelli noted that Mayor Mark Bryant was here earlier and had to leave. The Director called upon Councilman Clinton Higgs, Jr. to introduce the council members. Council members present were Willa Coletrane, Mary Ann Wardlow and Stephen Moore.

PRESENTATION

Director said we do have some presentations for you this evening. He said as you know, the residents of Lawnside do a great job day in and day out with their recycling efforts thanks to the Mayor and Council’s leadership and dedication. The Director said this past year the residents of Lawnside recycled 199 tons of paper and 87 tons of commingled glass, metal, plastic bottles and cans. He said because of those efforts, Freeholder Nash is going to present you this evening with a recycling rebate check in the amount of $2,234.00.

Director Cappelli then said that Freeholder Rodriguez has your Community Development Block Grant check in the amount of $26,140.00 for the Borough of Lawnside.

GIFT DONATION

Director Cappelli said in the past we go from town to town offering gifts such as a picture of the Battleship, etc. This year we ask the governing body to help us in recognizing a non-profit organization in town that is doing something very special in the community. The Director said this governing body has chosen the Lawnside Historical Society to be honored this evening. The Director then called upon Linda Waller-Shockley, President of the Lawnside Historical Society to come forward. The Director then presented her with a donation.

Ms. Waller-Shockley said the Lawnside Historical Society was founded in 1990. She said the Peter Mott House is registered and recognized as a historic site by the State of New Jersey. She thanked the Freeholders for their support.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Freeholder Nash said this is his favorite part of the Freeholder meeting. He said each month the Board searches for one employee out of all the County employees to be the Employee of the Month. He said this month we are privileged to honor Charles Giacobbe, Environmental Enforcement Officer of Environmental Affairs. Freeholder Nash called Mr. Giacobbe to come forward. Freeholder Nash said when I tell you about Chuck, you will see why he was selected. The Freeholder said Chuck has worked for the County for 14 years. He said Chuck has worked his way up over the years. He started with the PCFA as a basic worker, which he said if you could do that you can to anything. Mr. Nash said Chuck has one of the most difficult jobs as Enforcement Officer for Environmental Affairs. His duties include commercial institutions, enforcement of illegal dumping in the City of Camden.

Freeholder Nash said Mr. Giacobbe attended Camden County College, served in the United States Army from 1973 to 1977 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. The Freeholder noted that he is also a professional musician and plays the drums. Freeholder Nash thanked him for his years of service and congratulated him for being named Employee of the Month. On behalf of the entire Board, the Freeholder expressed his appreciation and then presented Chuck with a County Clock and a check.

Mr. Giacobbe thanked the Board for this honor. He said without the backing of his department, he could not do what he does. He thanked Caren Fishman and Jack Sworaski for allowing him to do everything that he does. He said without his fellow employees and these people, we could not keep Camden County the great place that it is to live. Thank you.

Mr. Sworaski said Freeholder Nash touched on Chuck’s interaction with the City of Camden. Mr. Sworaski said a couple years back, Chuck was riding through South Camden and he realized all the illegal dumping. He said we should do something about it. He said the kids have to walk through this every day. He said every Friday, Chuck goes down to South Camden and monitors the illegal dumping sites. Mr. Sworaski said if you take a ride down Morgan Boulevard, you will see it looks a lot better. He said over the years the department has reached out to Camden City Public Works and the Police Departments. It has been a solo effort and my hat is off to him. He is doing a great job. Mr. Sworaski said he is always in and does whatever we need. He said Chuck is just a great guy and is ambitious for the City and the County. Congratulations!

RETIREMENT GIFT

Director Cappelli called upon Donna Davis to come forward. The Director said it is our honor and privilege to congratulate Donna. He said she retired last month after serving the County for “150” years (just kidding)!!! Director Cappelli said Donna has been an outstanding employee in the legal department for decades. He said she has been dedicated to the residents of Camden County to the Camden County Freeholders and all parts of government. She is recognized not only by the Board of Freeholders, but by all the employees of Camden County. Director Cappelli said this was evidenced a few weeks ago at a retirement party and many, many people came out to honor her. He said we can’t think of a better person or employee of Camden County. She has a tireless work ethic. He said she is a very intelligent person, a person who is always ready and willing to make life better for the residents of Camden County. The Director said on behalf of the entire Freeholder Board, we would like to present you with this plaque in appreciation for your outstanding service to the residents of Camden County. The Director also presented her with a beautiful photograph of the fireworks over City Hall. The Director said jokingly that he thinks Donna was the cause of many fireworks on many occasions! The Director said you did a great job and we really appreciate all of your hard work. He wished her the best of luck.

Donna Davis said she worked for Camden County for 25 years as a paralegal. Ms. Davis said she could not think of any other place better to work than for the County. She said she enjoyed going to work every day and enjoyed what she did. She said she looked forward to coming in early and left at 4:00 p.m. It was wonderful. Ms. Davis then thanked the Freeholders for her picture. Thank you very much.

COMMUNITY AWARD

Freeholder Ripa called upon Michael Harper to come forward. Mr. Ripa said this is a community award for Michael Harper who is the Fire Chief of the Lawnside Volunteer Fire Department. The Freeholder noted that Chief Harper is a fourth generation firefighter in the Lawnside Volunteer Fire Company. Freeholder Ripa said his grandfather served, his father is the past chief, who still serves. The Freeholder said Chief Harper joined the Department in 1956. He has several Uncles serving along with some of his children who are showing interest in serving. He said Michael not only protects the residents of Lawnside from dangerous fires but he is also a professional firefighter and he is a Battalion Chief in the City of Camden. Freeholder Ripa said that Chief Harper says, “If you are not going to lead, then you will follow”. The Freeholder said one by one they are choosing the future where they still lead. The Freeholder then read the Proclamation.

Chief Harper said he is going to accept this award on behalf of the entire Lawnside Volunteer Fire Company because there are 20 other guys in the fire department that have the same story. It doesn’t just take one person to go out on a call all hours of the night. He asked all the other Volunteer Firefighters from Lawnside who were present to please stand and be recognized. He introduced his father, who has been around the fire company since 1956 and won’t quit. He said his Dad is a retired County employee who worked over 30 years. He acknowledged his son who he said, “He is trying to be me”. Chief Harper thanked the Board of Freeholders for everything and he thanked the Borough of Lawnside community and said we look forward to providing you with the best service that is possible.
PROCLAMATION

Freeholder Cream came forward and called the Honorable Theodore Z. Davis to come up. Freeholder Cream said as all of you know February is Black History Month. She said, therefore, it is also fitting that for many years, we have come to Lawnside to be here for Black History Month. She said, as most of you know, Lawnside is the only historical African American municipality in the northern United States and we are very proud of that. Freeholder Cream said tonight that she, along with her other Freeholders are very proud to be honoring one of our own and I am so happy, Judge Davis, that you permitted me to have you come this evening. The Freeholder said she knows that he has received many, many honors during his lifetime. Freeholder Cream said none is as important as the one that you are going to be receiving from our Board of Freeholders tonight. The Freeholder said to Judge Davis, “You know how I feel about you”. She said Judge Davis was born in Camden and so was she. Judge Davis graduated from Camden High School and so did she. She said we have a very close commitment. She said for those of you who are students, those of you who are parents and those of you who are grandparents, I am taking the liberty to tell you something about this honorable Judge’s life and how he got to be where he is today. It didn’t just happen. She said for those of you who are in school or about to go to school, who know very little about black history, I am hoping that I can take just a few minutes, Director, to let the people know the life that Theodore Davis went through before he became The Honorable Judge Theodore Z. Davis. Freeholder Cream said as a Camden High School student in the late 40’s, he never thought about going to College. The Freeholder said the Judge said he hadn’t even heard of Temple University. She said in those days, no one counseled African Americans about going to college. The Freeholder was reading an article written about the Judge and she quoted him as saying, “I was a skinny little thing and couldn’t get a job working as a laborer”. The parents of a classmate, both of whom were teachers, told Davis about Temple and that he should try to get in Temple University. He came to Camden in July, passed the entrance examination and became an accounting major. After earning his degree, he could not get an interview with even one accounting firm. Without working two years working in the field, he couldn’t become a Certified Public Accountant so he worked as an agent for the IRS. His fellow alumnus and later prominent lawyer, Charles Bowser, suggested that Davis attend law school. She said the Judge took classes at night while he worked for the IRS during the day. She said it shows you how important work is. You work to get where it is you want to go. No matter what that work is as long as it is a legitimate kind of work because you know you are not going to be there forever. Freeholder Cream said when people downgrade children working at McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, she said she thinks they are doing a disservice because at least the children are working; they are not planning to stay there forever. She said you should always encourage them to work. Freeholder Cream said in one first-year law class, the Professor selected Davis to present the plaintiff’s side of the case by calling out, “Colored boy, stand up”. As soon as Davis finished his presentation and sat down, the Professor repeated these insults, asking Davis to present the defendant’s argument. She said the put-downs were disconcerting but he wouldn’t let those put-downs get the better of him. She said that the Judge stated in the article, “I was grateful to Temple University, even though, I got socked once in awhile from a racial point of view. She said a nine-month clerkship was required for full admission to the New Jersey Bar. No firm in New Jersey would hire Davis. He finally was hired by the Camden City Attorney’s Office and petitioned the Supreme Court successfully to allow his work as Assistant City Attorney to count as his clerkship. Years later, that same law professor who insulted Davis by calling him in the class “Colored boy” came to Davis’ office to offer an adjunct instructor’s position at the law school. Davis eventually became President of Temple’s General Alumni Association and he has been a trustee at Temple University since 1991. He was vice-chairman of the budget and the finance committee at Temple University today. She said he is retired from a career that included sitting as a Judge on the New Jersey Superior Court, Chancery Division; Chairman of the Garden State Supreme Court Task Force on Minority Concerns, Chairman of the Board of Examiners and seven years as an Adjunct Instructor at Temple Law School. She said Davis proudly refers to Temple as a United Nations on Broad Street. She said kids today gravitate to what Temple offers – a chance to learn with people from all races and all backgrounds. She said Judge Davis also applauds the heightened academic discipline and expectation of today’s Temple. She quoted Judge Davis who said in the article, “I think a lot of people have misread the Conwellian Tradition when Conwell started Temple. It was about giving an opportunity to qualified students who couldn’t afford the expenses of going to college. There is nothing in the Conwellian mission to stay if you are not qualified we will take you in and educate you. You have to be qualified in order to get in; in order to get the education that you should get, but if you are qualified, victory awaits those who persevere – whatever their background, just ask the Honorable Theodore Davis. Congratulations!
Judge Davis wished everyone a good evening. He said I just asked Freeholder Cream where she got all this information. He said there’s nothing much more I can say – she said it all. The Judge said he is very appreciative of the award. He thanked the Freeholders, especially Freeholder Cream. He said just as a little note, he served three decades as Special Counsel to the Borough of Lawnside and was also Counsel for the Board of Education. It is like being back home. He said he has always been proud of Lawnside as a community. Thank you very much.

Freeholder Cream added that Judge Davis is Chief Operating Officer appointed by Governor Corzine to get our City back on track. She said he is the man who could do it. Thank you, Judge Davis. Director Cappelli congratulated Judge Davis.

PROCLAMATION

Director Cappelli called upon Dexter Darden and his mother, Pat Darden to come forward. The Director introduced Dexter and his mother, Pat, and said we are very happy to recognize Dexter for his achievement. The Director said the last time he saw Dexter was when he was an infant. The Director said he knew Dexter’s parents and they had great times together. The Director said Dexter was born with sickle cell anemia, which everyone knows is not an easy disease to live with day in and day out, Dexter has fought for his health and has never given up. He said he has the good looks of his mother and is the spitting image of his late father. The Director said Dexter recently starred in the Disney Movie, Minutemen. He said it was a great show. He is sixteen years old and has had the leading role in the Nutcracker, and was in the production of School House Rock Live. He has done modeling work for both magazines and has a lead in an independent film, which will be viewed in theatres next year. He is going from the little screen to the big screen by the age of 16, which is remarkable. The Director went on to say that Dexter auditioned for the role of Chester in New York City last summer. He wore tube socks high, taped up glasses, old-fashioned basketball shorts and Converse sneakers to appear as geeky as possible. When Dexter is not acting, singing or dancing, he is grounded by actively participating in the St. John’s Methodist Church. He also shares warm humor with other kids in the hospital because he remembers what it is like. The Director said he remembers Dexter being in the hospital many, many months. The Director said to Dexter, “You don’t remember me, but I am proud of you, we all are proud of you”. Congratulations!

Dexter thanked his close family and friends for coming out for this event. He thanked his Mom for standing by him when his father passed away. He thanked God for giving him all his success. Dexter thanked the Freeholders for this honor.

PROCLAMATION

Freeholder Rodriguez called upon Nichole L. Williams, Esquire and her family to come forward. Freeholder Rodriguez said she has the privilege of introducing an outstanding role model. The Freeholder said she would like to share a few words about this young lady. She is a lawyer in Haddonfield at Archer & Greiner law firm. She is a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Professionals for advocacy for women of color. The National Coalition provides programs for leadership training, health, economics, development, education and policy. The Freeholder said Ms. Williams was originally from Merchantville and now lives in Pennsylvania. She is a Board member of Urban Promise, a non-profit organization, that is designated to supply support, encouragement to inner-city youth. Freeholder Rodriguez said Ms. Williams graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and graduated from Rutgers University with an MBA and a Law degree. On behalf of the Board of Freeholders, Freeholder Rodriguez said we are proud to present this Proclamation to you. The Freeholder then read the Proclamation.

Ms. Williams thanked everyone for coming this evening. She thanked the Freeholder Board for this honor. She said she has been given many talents from God and she would like to give back to the community and to women in particular. She thanked everyone once again.

Director Cappelli introduced the County’s new County Counsel, Michael G. Brennan. He said this is his first meeting. The Director welcomed him aboard.

MINUTES

The Director said the next order of business is the Minutes of our previous meeting and asked for a motion to accept the Minutes as presented. Freeholder Cream made a motion to adopt the Minutes with a second by Freeholder Greco and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.
CORRESPONDENCE

The Director then asked the Clerk of the Board if there was any correspondence. The Clerk answered that there was no correspondence.

COMPTROLLER

The Director asked for a motion to adopt the Comptroller’s Report. Freeholder Nash made a motion to adopt the Comptroller’s Report with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

The Director announced that the next portion of this meeting is open to the public for discussion on the Resolutions that the Freeholders are going to be acting upon this evening. He said there will be another public session after the meeting, at which time the public can ask any questions they want regarding the business of the County or anything else they wish to talk about. The Director said that he asks that this portion of the public hearing be limited to the Resolutions that the Freeholders are going to be voting on.

The Director then declared the public hearing open. Seeing no one wishing to speak, Freeholder Nash made a motion to close the public portion with a second by Freeholder Cream and all Freeholders present voted aye.

The Director said that at our Caucus on Tuesday evening, the Board of Freeholders reviewed the resolutions to be acted upon tonight. He said it was at that time that the Board discussed items to be voted on and we will be voting on resolutions in blocks based on unanimous consent of the Freeholders.
RESOLUTIONS

Resolution 1 through 12 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Greco with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

1. Resolution authorizing a substitution for the provision of security equipment at various Camden County Library System locations and the Cultural & Heritage Commission, in the amount of $52,000.00.

2. Resolution authorizing a substitution for the provision of funds for general construction at the Courthouse Complex, in the amount of $104,362.00.

3. Resolution authorizing a substitution for the provision of additional funds for the construction of a new Science building on the Pennsauken campus of the Camden County Technical School, in an amount of $700,000.00.

4. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and Pedroni Fuel (State Contract A-44178), for the purchase and delivery of unleaded fuel to the Camden County Department of Parks.

5. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and Majestic Oil Co. Inc., (State Contract A-41864), for the purchase and delivery of diesel fuel to the Camden County Department of Parks.

6. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and Lammey and Giorgio, for the provision of architectural and engineering design services for the implementation of new security systems and associated upgrades at various Camden County Justice Facilities projects, in an amount not to exceed $78,900.00 - CAF #9900137066 for $19,725.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

7. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and County Business Systems (State Contract A-57047) for the dismantling, removal, and reassembling of furniture systems for the relocation of the Office of the Surrogate, in an amount not to exceed $20,365.00 – CAF #9900136935.

8. Resolution authorizing a Change Order (No. 1), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and Thyssen Krupp Elevator Co. for repairs and renovation pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 to City Hall elevators, in the amount of $84,181.00 – CAF #9900136941.

9. Resolution authorizing an extension of Bid A-20 through August 31, 2008 for the provision of copy paper, computer paper, and envelopes for various County Departments and Municipalities, under the Camden County Cooperative Pricing System with various approved vendors.

10. Resolution amending Resolution #8, adopted December 14, 2006 and Resolution #7, adopted December 20, 2007, for the provision of security services at various County facilities to correct a typographical error as well as the term of the contract.

11. Resolution ratifying an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and Frank Mazza & Son, Inc., (State Contract A-65448), for the provision and installation of carpet in the Office of the Surrogate, in an amount not to exceed $47,449.60 – PO #136241.

12. Resolution ratifying an emergency contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and MJJ Construction, for the provision of emergency repairs and renovations at the Administration Building for the Office of the Surrogate, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6, in an amount not to exceed $69,500.00 – PO #136156.

Resolution 13 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Greco with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call:

13. Resolution ratifying an emergency contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and All Risk, for the provision of emergency services related to a sewer back-up at Lakeland, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6, in an amount not to exceed $28,587.84. Funding is available in the 2008 reserve fund.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL,
ABSTAIN: NASH, CAPPELLI

Resolution 14 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Rodriguez with second by Freeholder Nash and on roll call:

14. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement, by and between the County of Camden and Camden County College, for the provision of space at Jefferson Hall for the County Superintendent of Schools.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, NASH, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, CAPPELLI
ABSTAIN: MCDONNELL

Resolutions 15 through 17 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Cream with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

15. Resolution authorizing payment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:33-8.1 by the Camden County Library Commission, to various approved vendors for books, periodicals, and other library materials – CAF #’s 9900136668, 9900136674.

16. Resolution appointing a member to the Camden County Library Commission.

17. Resolution approving personnel actions requested by or on behalf of Freeholder Cream.

Resolution 18 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Cream, with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call:

18. Resolution amending Resolution #19, adopted June 21, 2007 to indicate a change in DVRPC funding for the FY’08 Supportive Regional Highway Planning Program.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, NASH, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL,
ABSTAIN: CAPPELLI

Resolutions 19 through 33 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Greco with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

19. Resolution amending a contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and T & M Associates - Resolution #14, adopted July 18, 2007, for the provision of additional engineering and testing services required by NJDEP relative to improvements at Kirkwood Lake Dam, Twp. of Voorhees, in an amount not to exceed $69,700.00 – CAF #9900136924.

20. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and Haddon Township, for the provision of emergency road repairs at the Intersection of Cuthbert Blvd. (CR 636) and Emerald Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $12,386.74 – CAF #9900136925.

21. Resolution authorizing a 2008 Pre-Qualified Engineers List for provision of professional services for various Camden County projects.

22. Resolution approving personnel actions requested by or on behalf of Freeholder Greco.

23. Resolution authorizing a substitution to provide funds for the purchase of a Truck for the Parks Department in the amount of $107,300.00.

24. Resolution rejecting Bid A-7, (Geese Control Services) due to non-compliance of bid specifications.

25. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-6), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Parks) and Mr. John Portable Sanitation Units, Inc., for the provision of leased portable toilets, in an amount not to exceed $37,527.00 - CAF #9900136990 for $9,000.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

26. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposal, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Parks) and Innovative Engineering, Inc., for the provision of electrical engineering services for various Park projects, in an amount not exceed $12,200.00 - CAF #9900137033.

27. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-5), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Parks) and Brian Hoskins Ford, for the purchase of a Truck with snowplow and spreader, in an amount not to exceed $107,300.00. Funding is contingent upon the passage of a substitution Resolution.

28. Resolution amending Resolution #15, adopted January 19, 2006 authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding, by and between the County of Camden, the City of Camden, Camden Redevelopment Agency, and Camden Greenways, Inc., for the Camden Greenway to include design guidelines.

29. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application, by the County of Camden (Department of Parks) to the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres Program, to provide funding for a new Camden County Environmental Center, in the amount of $1,000,000,00.

30. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (3rd Year Option), by and between the County of Camden (Division of Environmental Affairs), and Clean Venture Inc., (Bid A-7) for the provision of household hazardous waste collection and removal services, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 – CAF #9900136973 for $50,000.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

31. Resolution appointing a member to the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority.

32. Resolution approving personnel actions requested by or on behalf of Freeholder Nash.

33. Resolution authorizing the cancellation of checks for the Camden County Department of Corrections Release & Bail Account.

Resolution 34 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Rodriguez with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell and on roll call:

34. Resolution authorizing payment, by the County of Camden (Department of Corrections) to Cooper Hospital, for the provision of food services to County Corrections Officers, in the amount of $1,290.00. Funding is available in the 2008 reserve fund.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL, CAPPELLI
ABSTAIN: NASH

Resolution 35 through 51 were adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Cream with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

35. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Prosecutor) and Computer Square, Inc., (State Contract A-81220), for the provision of maintenance and training for Info- Share Select-All Modules, in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00 – CAF #9900136406 for $21,250.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budget.

36. Resolution accepting funding, by the County of Camden (Office of the Prosecutor) from the N.J. Department of Law, Office of the Attorney General, for the Camden County Supersession Executive Director, in the amount of $101,500.00 and rescinding Resolution #40 adopted December 20, 2007.

37. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a solicitation of quotations, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and Gen-El Safety & Industrial Products, for the provision of aluminum cots and disposable sleeping bags for the Office of Emergency Management, in an amount not to exceed $19,528.00 – CAF #9900136126.

38. Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 2 (Bid A-69), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and D’Astuto Construction, Inc., for various changes to the construction of the new Fire Training Academy, in the amount of $37,925.38, along with a thirty (30) day extension in the contract completion date. CAF #9900137060.

39. Resolution authorizing a Lease Agreement (3 Year) by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and Delaware Valley Communications, for the provision of tower space at their antenna site in Pine Hill in an amount not to exceed $6,744.00 (1st Year), $7,013.76 ( 2nd Year), and $7,294.31(3rd Year) - CAF #9900136969. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2009, and 2010 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

40. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and Norfolk Southern Railway, for the provision of target hardening protection for the Pavonia Yards Perimeter Security Enhancement Project, in an amount not to exceed $52,020.23 – CAF #9900136047. Funds provided by the 2006 New Jersey Homeland Security Grant.

41. Resolution authorizing a contract amendment (Resolution #37, adopted 12/20/07), by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Sheriff) and the law firm of Daniel A. Bernardin, P.C. due to a name change of the law firm.

42. Resolution approving personnel actions requested by or on behalf of Freeholder Ripa.

43. Resolution authorizing a Letter of Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Division of Alcohol & Substance Abuse) and the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, to provide financial support for the coordination of the Municipal Alliance Program, and authorizing Interlocal Services Agreements with various municipalities for the provision of same, in an amount not to exceed $623,381.93.

44. Resolution authorizing an award of contracts, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) and various approved agencies, for the provision of detention alternative programs, in an amount not to exceed $8,340.00 – CAF#’s 9900136328, 9900136329.

45. Resolution authorizing an Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) and Stockton College for participation in a clinical education placement program for student public health training, at no cost to the County.

46. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application, by the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, for the 2008 County Environmental Health Act (CEHA) grant, in the amount of $472,863.00.

47. Resolution in support of enabling legislation for a Camden County Homeless Trust Fund.

48. Resolution reappointing members to the Camden County Advisory Counsel on Aging.

49. Resolution approving personnel actions requested by or on behalf of Freeholder Rodriguez.

50. Resolution authorizing an amendment to the 2008 Temporary Budget.

51. Resolution authorizing budgetary transfers in the Reserve Fund.

Resolution 52 was adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Cream with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell and on roll call:

52. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (2nd Year Option), pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposal, by and between the County of Camden and Commerce Banc Insurance Services, for Agent/Brokerage Services for Health Maintenance Organizations.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL, CAPPELLI
ABSTAIN: NASH

Resolutions 53 through 77 were adopted upon motion made by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

53. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a competitive contract Request For Proposals #08-01, by and between the County of Camden and Cheiron, Inc., for the provision of actuary services in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 – CAF# 9900137004.

54. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden and Dome-Tech Group, for the provision of natural gas consulting services on behalf of the South Jersey Power Cooperative.

55. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden and Sunguard HTE, for the provision of maintenance service and technical support of the computerized financial system, in an amount not to exceed $49,614.99 – CAF #9900136630.

56. Resolution authorizing the purchase of parts and repairs for road maintenance equipment from various State Contract approved vendors.

57. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Superintendent of Elections) and International Election Systems Corp., for the delivery and pick-up of voting machines, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 – CAF #9900136516 for $39,500.00. Balance of funds is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

58. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Superintendent of Elections) and Election Support & Services for the certification of voting machines and Election Day support, in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 – CAF #9900136515 for $27,000.00. Balance of funds is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

59. Resolution authorizing a substitution to provide funds to finance the purchase of computer equipment for the Office of Information Technology, in the amount of $40,000.00.

60. Resolution amending Resolution #7 (Establishing Pay Dates), adopted January 2, 2008 to correct a typographical error.

61. Resolution authorizing an Agreement, by and between the County of Camden and Council #10, for the purposes of advancement of labor/management activities, employee training support meetings, guest speakers, and employee health and wellness activities, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 – CAF#9900137038 for $5,000.00. Balance of funds is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

62. Resolution amending Resolution #46, adopted January 17, 2008 authorizing the submission of an application, by the County of Camden to the N.J. Division of Archives & Records Management to increase PARIS Grant funding by an additional $150,000.00.

63. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement, by and between the County of Camden and the N.J. Division of Archives & Records Management, for back file scanning in an amount not to exceed $41,770.00 – CAF #9900136932.

64. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Communications) and Hewlett Packard (State Contract A-81249), for the provision of computer servers, in an amount not to exceed $31,930.07. Funding is contingent upon the passage of a substitution Resolution.

65. Resolution authorizing a 3 Year Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Communications) and Software House International (State Contract T-1720), for a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement/Products Price List, in a total amount not to exceed $185,151.00. The amount for the 1st Year is $61,717.27 – CAF #9900136664 for $15,429.32. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the County 2008, 2009, and 2010 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

66. Resolution amending Resolution #90, adopted June 21, 2007, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden (Office of Community Development) and Housing & Economic Opportunities, Inc. for the provision of additional affordable housing projects in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 – CAF #9900137011.

67. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (2nd Year Option – Bid A-5), by and between the County of Camden (Division of Special Events) and The Masso Group, LLC for the provision of equipment rental – tents, tables, chairs, etc. for various special events. CAF #9900136792.

68. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Clerk) and Fairlite Electric Supply Co., for the provision of security equipment for the Camden County Store at Cherry Hill Mall in an amount not to exceed $18,882.16 – CAF #9900136987.

69. Resolution authorizing an award of contract ( 2nd Year Option), by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Clerk) and Meridian Property Services (Bid A-8) for the provision of janitorial services to various Camden County Stores, in an amount not to exceed $17,800.00 – CAF #9900136710.

70. Resolution authorizing approval of the Office of the Clerk’s five (5) year plan for use of the Clerk’s Trust Fund.

71. Resolution authorizing payment, by the County of Camden to the Greater Camden Partnership for 2008 membership dues.

72. Resolution authorizing an extension of the Project Development Agreement, by and between the County of Camden, the City of Camden, the Camden Redevelopment Agency, and Campbell Soup Company.

73. Resolution authorizing an Agreement (3rd Year Option), pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden and Mastroianni & Formaroli, for the provision of court reporting services for the Office of County Counsel.

74. Resolution authorizing an award of contracts, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, for the provision of confidential consulting services.

75. Resolution appointing a member to the Camden County Improvement Authority.

76. Resolution authorizing Workers Compensation Settlements.

77. Resolution approving personnel actions requested by or on behalf of Freeholder Director Cappelli.

Resolution 78 – No Motion made - the resolution fails.

78. Resolution acknowledging personnel actions requested by or on behalf of constitutional or statutory offices. NO MOTION - FAILS

The Director said that concludes the Resolutions. He then opened the meeting to the public for discussion on any issues.

Seeing no one wishing to speak, Deputy Director McDonnell made a motion to close the public portion with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and all Freeholders present voted aye.

The Director then called upon the Freeholders for their comments.

Freeholder Cream said she hoped that everyone received the brochure that talks about all the wonderful things that are going on during the month of February. The Freeholder said she especially would like to call everyone’s attention to the celebration of Porgy & Bess that will be at the Scottish Rites Theatre in Collingswood. She said there have been wonderful things going on this month and she thinks everyone will enjoy them. Freeholder Cream then thanked the Mayor and members of Council, she said it is always great to be in Lawnside. She thanked them for their hospitality.

Freeholder Nash wished all the residents of Lawnside a good evening and thanked everyone for coming out this evening.

Freeholder Ripa thanked all the residents and Council members of Lawnside for their hospitality and making this lovely gymnasium available to us. Freeholder Ripa then thanked all the County employees for all their hard work and for all that they do every day for all the County residents. Thank you.

Freeholder Rodriguez thanked the residents of Lawnside, Mayor and Council as well for their hospitality. Freeholder Rodriguez thanked all the County employees. The Freeholder reminded everyone that the County’s Women Health Conference is on March 1st and the keynote speaker is Sandra Long of the Philadelphia Inquirer who is one of the highest ranking African American women in her particular field. She encouraged everyone to come to the Conference.

Freeholder Greco said it is an honor to be hosted by a community that is so rich in history. He thanked the residents for having the Freeholders here.

Deputy Director McDonnell thanked the Borough Council and Mayor Bryant who was here earlier. He thanked them for hosting the meeting. He thanked everyone for coming out and wished everyone a good evening.

Director Cappelli said he would like to thank the employees of Camden County for the hard work they do day in and day out on behalf of the residents of Camden County.

There being no further business, the Director asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Freeholder Nash made a motion to adjourn with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell at 8:00 p.m. and all Freeholders present voted aye.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Szczesniewski
Clerk of the Board