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 asked everyone to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance led by the Mount Ephraim Fire Department Honor Guard. The Honor Guard came forward.

Director Cappelli then asked everyone to remain standing for the National Anthem and called upon Leia Hall of R.W. Kershaw School Choir to come forward. She was accompanied by Mrs. Beth Egan, Choir Director.

Director Cappelli thanked the Mount Ephraim Fire Department Honor Guard, Ms. Leia Hall and Mrs. Beth Egan.

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 Mount Ephraim. 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 Wolk and Borough Commissioners to come forward to thank them for hosting tonight’s event. The Director called upon Freeholder Nash to come forward as well.

Director Cappelli said on behalf of the Freeholder Board, he thanked Mayor Wolk and members of the Commission for hosting the meeting this evening. The Director announced that the three of them were newly elected this past May. He said we look forward to working with you in the future. The Director said we already have had some great conversations with the three of them. The Director said we actually believe that there are some great opportunities for some economic development and redevelopment up and down the Black Horse Pike. The Director said we have had some great work done already on Kings Highway. He said we are going to continue that with you up and down the Pike. Director Cappelli said we view ourselves as partners with you in making Mount Ephraim a greater place to be. It is a great town and I really look forward to working with you.

PRESENTATION

Director said we do have some presentations for you this evening. He said Freeholder Nash has with him a check, which is rebate check for the great work done by the residents of Mount Ephraim in recycling. Director Cappelli further added that over the past year, Mount Ephraim has recycled 208 tons of paper and 175 tons of commingled glass, metal and bottles. He said the total amount of the rebate is $3,988.40.

Director Cappelli then said that Freeholder Rodriguez has your Community Development Block Grant check in the amount of $31,010.00 for the Borough of Mount Ephraim.

Mayor Wolk said on behalf of Commissioner Andy Gilmore and Commissioner Bruce Greenwald, I want to thank the Freeholders for choosing Mount Ephraim tonight for their meeting. He said we do appreciate the give-back of money. He said if it wasn’t for our community involvement in our recycling program, which we have worked very hard on with Bruce Greenwald being in charge of public streets and roads, it wouldn’t have been possible. The Mayor said we are recycling single stream now, which is putting your paper and glasses all together. He said anyone who needs a new bucket; we have some buckets so we can give one to you. Please continue to do that and the results will be receiving checks like this. The Mayor said on behalf of the Borough of Mount Ephraim, Director Cappelli and the entire Freeholder Board, we look forward to the next three and one-half years working with you and I know we can get a lot accomplished. Mayor Wolk said as the rumors have been flying around the north-end of Black Horse Pike and starting some development in that area – he said he is sure we will see some progress in the next three and one-half years on that section of town. He said we are all very interested in that. The Mayor thanked everyone and also thanked Superintendent Joe Rafferty. He thanked him again for the use of the facility. He said it is a beautiful facility. Thank you.

GIFT DONATION

Director Cappelli said as we go from town to town, 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 picked the Mount Ephraim Little League to be honored this evening. The Director then called upon Al Gottsch, President of the Mount Ephraim Little League. The Director said the Little League was organized in 1953. He said it is an organization committed to providing a wholesome community-based environment for the youth. He said it strives to teach our children the meaning of good sportsmanship. He said in Mount Ephraim over 120 children per year participate. He said to them he has been at the fields a couple of times and you do a great job. He said on behalf of the entire Freeholder Board, I would like to present you with this small token for your Little League. Thank you.

Mr. Gottsch thanked the Freeholders for the gift and said we appreciate anything we can get. Thank you.

COMMUNITY AWARD

Freeholder Nash called upon Mayor Irene Wolick to come forward. Freeholder Nash said Irene retired in December after serving 14 years as Mayor and 14 years as a Councilwoman in the neighboring town of Hi-Nella. Freeholder Nash said we will always know her as the Mayor. Freeholder Nash said people get involved in politics for several reasons. He said several years ago Irene had moved into the town with her husband and 10 children. He said her husband became ill was hurt and they didn’t have food to feed this very large family. The Freeholder said this little town, this great community of Hi-Nella came forward with anonymous donations sending food so this family could take care of itself until they got on their feet. Freeholder Nash said Irene was so taken by that that she started volunteering in the community so much so that she ended up running for council. She served 14 years as a Councilwoman in Hi-Nella and was so popular in this town that they asked her to be the Mayor and never left. She was re-elected many times and has served her government for 28 years. She was totally committed to the community. He said they used to have the Municipal Court program in Stratford; one council person in Stratford said that all of our problems are caused by you guys from Hi-Nella and the Mayor said, “Fine, we are out of here”, and she moved the entire program back to her community. Freeholder Nash said she always accomplishes what she sees is right for her community. Freeholder Nash said” To honor your years of service, Mayor,” I would like to read the Proclamation.

Freeholder Nash announced that the Board of Freeholders is giving Irene Wolick the honorary title in Camden County as “Mayor” for life. Congratulations!

Mayor Wolick thanked everyone especially the Freeholders. She said the Freeholders have always worked and tried to help wherever they could. I am deeply grateful to all of Camden County.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Freeholder Ripa called upon Gonto Beaton to come forward. Freeholder Ripa said Sergeant Beaton has been employed at the Camden County Youth Center for the past ten and one-half years. The Freeholder said the Sergeant has served as a Juvenile Detention Officer for seven years before being promoted to Sergeant. The Freeholder said Sergeant Beaton is an expert in conflict resolution and is a role model not only to his staff but also to the residents. He is also an active member of the Youth Center’s Gang Intelligence Unit. The Freeholder said during Sergeant Beaton’s spare time, he has become certified as a massage therapist. He is a self-taught computer specialist and he also loves to cook and has the nickname of Chef Boyar-“G”. Freeholder Ripa said in Sergeant Beaton’s past, he has served as a volunteer firefighter at the Chesilhurst Fire Department since he was 15 years old. In his last three years in the Department, he served as Chief. The Freeholder said Sergeant Beaton now resides in Pennsauken with his wife, Valerie, and their three children. The Freeholder said now that I read everything and make this very small presentation, I want you all to know how important this job is at the Youth Center. Freeholder Ripa said the children out there need attention and they need conscientious attention. Not all the children are real bad; there are some that are but there are some that just need some attention and they come from broken homes. They just need some help. Freeholder Ripa said he is sure Sergeant Beaton freely does a little more than most people think out at the Youth Center. He said these young people at the Youth Center are all of our children; they may not be “your” children; they may not be “my” children but they are the children of this community of Camden County and they need help. Freeholder Ripa said to Sergeant Beaton, “I thank you personally for all that you do for the young people in your charge”!

Freeholder Ripa then presented him with a clock and a savings bond. He said thank you so much for all you do.

PROCLAMATION

Director Cappelli called upon Rob Jakubowski, Yvette Pitman and Steve Shultz to come forward. Director Cappelli said January is National Mentoring Month and this year in Camden County we are having a very big kick-off of a mentoring program right here in Camden County. He said the program is really being made possible by Volunteers of America, Big Brothers and Big Sisters. The Director said we have with us this evening from those organizations Rob Jakubowski, Steve Shultz and Yvette Pitman. The Director said last year many of you may have seen the 20/20 show that highlighted some of the children in Camden who where living under some very desperate circumstances. Director Cappelli said after seeing that show, we took it upon ourselves to find a way to come up with a program to attract more mentors in Camden County and to divert them to the professionals who are standing behind me to the children of Camden City. Hopefully, it will be a program for the entire County. He said we have enlisted the help of the former Mayor of Philadelphia, Wilson Goode, who has been helping us along the way and later this month, we will be having a luncheon with the top 25 employers in Camden County to attend in order to get them to buy into this program to establish mentors. The Director said we are really excited about the program and in recognition of the work that these organizations do, we have Proclamations for Volunteers of America and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. The Director said we just want to thank you for the work you have been doing and we look forward to the great work in the upcoming years.

Mr. Jakubowski said, “We need Mentors – male mentors especially”. He said if you know anyone that can help, please have them give us a call. Mr. Jakubowski said we also take January to also thank our mentors – mentors of all types, whether they be teachers, Little League coaches or volunteers just helping children like ours. He then thanked the Freeholders in pointing something out. Seldomly, anywhere in the country have we seen elected officials take this kind of a lead to put themselves out there and try to truly make a difference to recruit mentors. Mr. Jakubowski said he has been serving Big Brothers for the last six years and I don’t think I have ever seen this level of support anywhere in the State. He applauded the Freeholder Board, specifically, Freeholder Director Cappelli.

Yvette Pitman said she is a Treatment Specialist with the Ready for Work Program and works with the young people within the City of Camden and surrounding areas every day. She said it is very important that we as professionals and educators and teachers and just community people really reach out for our young people. She said if we have a next door neighbor who has a young boy or a little girl, they may need someone to talk to – just asking how is your day going today, how is school, just anything just to start talking to them. She said some of them who come from broken homes, their mothers or fathers are not there, and they just really need some type of support and we work with these young people every day. She said we have to remember they are still children and need love and affection. Ms. Pitman said coming from Camden City herself in the Camden City School System, she said she would not have made it without the caring teachers and guidance counselors and people within our community that saw the potential that I had and they all looked out for me. She said it is very important for everyone to take a couple of minutes out of your day just to talk to a young person – it is very important. Thank you!

PROCLAMATION

Freeholder Cream welcomed everyone. Freeholder Cream said tonight we are going to stop for just a few moments and give honor to one of Camden County’s finest workers, who has decided to retire to go home and help his wife do some work around the house these days. Freeholder Cream called Jon Sciarra and his family, along with Rob Mauriello to come forward. Freeholder Cream said I would like to tell you a few things about Jon. Freeholder Cream said Jon has been working for Camden County since 1978. He started as a Clerk in the Personnel Department in 1985 and then was transferred to the Department of Buildings and Operations. She said Jon will be missed; she can’t believe he is really going. Freeholder Cream said everyone who works in City Hall sees Jon around and knows how much he has cared for the other workers in this County and how much effort he has put into his job. She said he has an excellent attitude and a good reputation – always doing his utmost to make his job the best job in Camden County. In fact, she said, Jon was chosen as the Employee of the Month in September 1985. He also served as Brooklawn Councilman from 1987 until 1995; coaches basketball for St. Rose of Lima Church. She said he stayed involved with his Union, Council #10 as a shop steward and also as a trustee. He has been married to his lovely wife, Claire, for thirty-one years and he has twin daughters. He also has a one-year old granddaughter. The Freeholder said she doesn’t think many of you know that Jon is also an accomplished dancer. In fact, he is one of the best dancers in Camden County. She said I have seen him perform on the dance floor and I was totally blown away. We are so very happy that Jon has decided not to leave us but to go home and enjoy his wonderful days with his wife and family. Freeholder Cream said we will miss you, Jon, and I know you are not going to stop coming around Camden County. I cannot believe that we are not going to see you in those hallways. Freeholder Cream then called upon Rob Mauriello, Director of Buildings and Operations to say a few words.

Mr. Mauriello said I haven’t known Jon too long, I have been the Director for a year. He said Jon has given all his support and dedication to the Department. He wished him many years of success. He said he told me he is going to go back and teach school. Mr. Mauriello said I wish the best of luck to you and your beautiful family.

Freeholder Cream said we are very happy for you and your family and we are very pleased to meet them. She said thank you for everything and the entire Freeholder Board wishes you well in your retirement. She said if you get tired staying home, we do hire part-time now and then! Come back and see us!
Director Cappelli congratulated Jon and said he remembers when his twins, Melanie and Melissa, came home from the hospital.

Mayor Wolk interjected and said Jon is a Mount Ephraim boy – born and raised in Mount Ephraim.

PROCLAMATION

Freeholder Rodriguez said forgive me if I get a little emotional but this particular Proclamation is very significant to me. The Freeholder said about 25 years ago she lost her brother. She said he would have been 35 years old as of January 5, 2008. She said her brother had very severe cerebral palsy so much so that is why he passed away. Freeholder Rodriguez said when this organization came to her attention and the work that they do for so long, it had such extreme significance to me – I was so excited, so touched.

Freeholder Rodriguez said Bancroft is an organization that was started 125 years ago. It started 125 years ago by a teacher, who was touched and motivated and had nothing but goodness in her heart and she gave everything up to help children with neurological disorders – help them become self-sufficient or just have a better quality of life. Freeholder Rodriguez said just thinking about my brother and what my mother went through with taking care of my brother – he was younger than I and I remember everything clearly. She said it is just wonderful that you people are there to help people who really need it. Freeholder Rodriguez said on behalf of the Freeholder Board, I would like to present you with this Proclamation. The Freeholder then read the Proclamation.

Freeholder Rodriguez called upon Toni Pergolin, President/CEO of Bancroft Neuro-Health, Kathy Ross, Vice-President/Corporate & Family Services, and Daniel Heaton, Executive Vice President to come forward.

Ms Pergolin thanked the Freeholders. She said we are honored to receive this recognition from the County Freeholders. Ms. Pergolin said Bancroft has been helping individuals with disabilities for over 125 years to improve the quality of their life and we touched thousands of individuals. We couldn’t have done it without our very dedicated staff, our donors, all the surrounding communities and everybody in Camden County. She said they have been there for all 125 years and we thank you very much for all you have done and we still need you. Thank you very much.

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 Nash made a motion to adopt the Minutes with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell 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 announced that this month there is no Comptroller’s Report because we have not paid any bills yet this month.

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, 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 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

Resolutions 1 through 24 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Ripa with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

1. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and H.A. DeHart & Son for snow plow repairs and parts in an amount not to exceed $1,147.51. Funds are available in the 2008 reserve fund.

2. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, (5th Year option, Bid A-42), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and Waste Management of New Jersey for the provision of trash removal services. Funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

3. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-4), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and Good Morning Care, Inc. for the provision of cleaning services at the Office of the Camden County Prosecutor in an amount not to exceed $44,760.00 - CAF #9900136125 for $8,000.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

4. Resolution authorizing payment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:33-8.1 on behalf of the Camden County Library Commission to various approved vendors for books, periodicals, and other library materials – CAF #’s 9900136078, 9900136081, 9900136082.

5. Resolution authorizing payment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) on behalf of the Camden County Library Commission to Innovative Interfaces, Inc. for the provision of software and software maintenance in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 – CAF #9900136128 for $22,465.75. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

6. Resolution authorizing payment on behalf of the Camden County Cultural & Heritage Commission to Bruce Garrity for the provision of gallery services in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00 – CAF#9900136100 for $4,500.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

7. Resolution approving personnel actions requested by or on behalf of Freeholder Cream.
8. Resolution authorizing a Change Order (No. 2 & Final – Bid B-6) by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and Zone Striping, Inc. for pavement marking/road enhancement provision on various Camden County roadways for a decrease in the amount of $50,168.04.

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

10. Resolution amending the Camden County Parks Department Site Use Permit Rules.

11. Resolution authorizing signatories for all Camden County Boathouse Agreements.

12. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding, by and between the County of Camden and Rutgers the State University of New Jersey for the joint operation of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Program for 2008 in an amount not to exceed $40,368.00 – CAF #9900136073 for $10,092.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

13. Resolution authorizing the filing of a spending plan for a Solid Waste Services Tax Fund Entitlement, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:1E-136 et seq.

14. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Division of Environmental Affairs) and the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, for joint participation in the County household hazardous waste collection days.

15. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a solicitation of quotations, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Corrections) and Amsan Mid-Atlantic for the provision of repairs to buffer floor machines in an amount not to exceed $427.60. Funding is available in the 2008 reserve fund.

16. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application, by the County of Camden (Office of the Prosecutor) to the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, for the provision of the Megan’s Law Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in an amount of $28,989.00.

17. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application, by the County of Camden (Office of the Prosecutor) to the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, for the provision of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, Multi-Jurisdictional Narcotics Task Force in an amount of $250,728.00.

18. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-1), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and Connected Office Products for the provision of a countywide employee photo ID System in an amount not to exceed $19,745.00 - CAF #9900135820.

19. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and Network Cabling (State Contract #A42299) for the provision of cabling and wiring at the Fire Training Center in an amount not to exceed $98,981.81 - CAF #9900136072.

20. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and Dimension Data North America (State Contact #A81241), for the provision of networking equipment and services for the 9-1-1 Communications Center in an amount not to exceed $35,791.30 – CAF #9900135888.

21. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and Motorola Inc., (State Contract #A53804), for the provision of radio antennas and related equipment for the 9-1-1 Communications Center in an amount not to exceed $53,556.02 – CAF #9900135885.

22. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and Public Service Electric and Gas for the provision of target hardening protection for the New Freedom Switching Station Perimeter Security Enhancement Project in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 – CAF #9900136046. Funds provided by the 2007 New Jersey Homeland Security Grant.

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

24. Resolution authorizing an award of contracts, pursuant to a Competitive Contracting Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden (Division of Senior & Disabled Services) and various approved agencies, for the provision of Personal Assistance Services in an amount not to exceed $698,548.00. Funding is contingent upon the approval of a temporary budget amendment, inclusion in the 2008 permanent budget and the encumbrance of funds for this purpose.

Resolution 25 was adopted upon motion by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Nash and on roll call:

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

25. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and H.A. DeHart & Son for snow plow repairs and parts in an amount not to exceed $1,147.51. Funds are available in the 2008 reserve fund.

Resolution 26 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Nash, with second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

26. Resolution authorizing 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 Local Advisory Committee on Alcohol and Drug Abuse recommended agencies, for the provision of alcohol treatment, education and prevention services in an amount not to exceed $1,241,107.00. Funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

Resolution 27 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Cream with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call:

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

27. Resolution authorizing award of contracts (3rd Year Option), pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) and various approved vendors for the provision of professional medical services at various County Health facilities in an amount not to exceed $172,824.00. Funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

Resolutions 28 through 39 were adopted upon motion by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

28. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a Solicitation of Quotations, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) and Custom Air Controls for the provision of a Tuberculosis Sputum Chamber and Pressure Exchange Units in an amount not to exceed $20,380.00 – CAF #9900135630.

29. Resolution authorizing approval of the Camden County Comprehensive Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and Municipal Alliance 2008 Plan update.

30. Resolution authorizing an Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) and University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ – School of Nursing, for participation in a clinical education placement program for student nursing training at no cost to the County.

31. Resolution authorizing an Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) and Multnomah County, Oregon for participation in an air quality inspection In-Service program.

32. Resolution authorizing acceptance, by the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) of the RAMP System BioDetection from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for use by the Haz Mat Unit.

33. Resolution amending the contract by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) and Animal Welfare Society of Camden County, for the provision of additional services relative to the Camden County Animal Shelter in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 – CAF #9900136004 for $20,000.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

34. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (YES Facility) and The Center for Family Services for the provision of 7 family court beds in an amount not to exceed $345,436.00 – CAF #9900135891 for $86,359.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

35. Resolution reappointing members to the Camden County Board of Social Services.

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

37. Resolution amending the 2008 Temporary Budget appropriation.

38. Resolution authorizing payment for the purchase of a Crime Renewal Premium Policy for Camden County with National Union Fire of Pittsburgh/AID for the period 1/23/08 through 1/23/09, through Banc Of America Ins. Agency, LLC in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 - CAF#9900136040.

39. Resolution authorizing approval of various State Contracts with various State Vendors.

Resolution 40 was adopted upon motion by Deputy Director McDonnell, with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call:

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

40. Resolution authorizing the termination of two (2) easements owned by the County on Block 8401, Lot 12 in the Township of Gloucester.

Resolutions 41 through 43 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Cream, with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

41. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Office of the County Clerk) and County Business Systems (State Contract #A63388), for the provision of microfilming and related services in the amount of $34,875.00 – CAF #9900135895 for $8,718.75. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

42. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-3) by and between the County of Camden (Office of the County Clerk) and County Business Systems for the provision of official records systems software maintenance and hardware support in an amount not to exceed $138,958.00 - CAF #9900136034 for $5,000.00 contingent upon the approval of a temporary budget amendment. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

43. Resolution authorizing an Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Office of the County Clerk) and Dynamic Imaging Systems., Inc., for the provision of maintenance of the Picturelink Identification System in the amount of $12,961.00 – CAF #9900135904 for $3,240.25. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

Resolution 44 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Rodriguez with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call:

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

44. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Division of Special Events) and BRE Presents, LLC, for the provision of agent/production services for a variety of artistic and entertainment performances at the Dennis Flyer Theater, Camden County College, Blackwood Campus in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 – CAF #9900135889.

Resolutions 45 through 54 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Rodriguez, with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

45. Resolution ratifying an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Division of Special Events) and Garrison Printing Co. Inc., for printing materials for the Camden County Sports Hall of Fame event in an amount not to exceed $1,288.00. Funds are available in the 2008 reserve fund.

46. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application, by the County of Camden to the New Jersey Division of Archives & Records Management, for the 2008-2009 PARIS Grant in an amount of $1,850,000.00.

47. Resolution establishing the Camden County Records Information Management Advisory Committee (RIMAC) to advise the Office of Archives and Records Management (OARM) on the implementation of records management initiatives.

48. Resolution amending Resolution #93, adopted December 14, 2006, to authorize a Joint Government Services Agreement, which will include an Interlocal Services Agreement, by and between the County of Camden, and the Gloucester County Improvement Authority, and an Agreement, by and between the County of Camden and MRI, Inc., pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals for a wireless feasibility study.

49. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement, by and between the County of Camden and the City of Camden Parking Authority for the provision of a shared service.

50. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, for the provision of Special Counsel services for On-going Litigation matters.

51. Resolution authorizing the appointment of Camden County Counsel.

52. Resolution authorizing Worker Compensation Settlements.

53. Resolution authorizing General Liability Settlements.

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

Resolution 55 – No Motion made - the resolution fails.

55. 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 Cream and all Freeholders present voted aye.

The Director then called upon the Freeholders for their comments.

Freeholder Cream thanked the Mayor and members of Council for their hospitality this evening. The Freeholder said it is a pleasure to be here, though we had to come through a great deal of traffic, water and slush. We came – we wanted to be here! Freeholder Cream said to all of you who have been honored tonight, we congratulate you and hope that you will continue to do service for others as you do for yourself. Thank you very much.

Freeholder Nash said he wanted to thank the town for hosting the meeting this evening. He thanked the Mayor and Council members for allowing us to use the facility and to Mr. Rafferty for the use of the school. Freeholder Nash said he would like to express his condolences to Gary Tomar and his family on the loss of his wife. He said Gary and his wife have been good friends for many, many years and a great public servant. He said we are so sorry, Gary. He then wished everyone a happy and healthy new year.

Freeholder Ripa thanked the Mayor and members of Council of Mount Ephraim for their hospitality. He said it is a bit of a homecoming for him. He said he had his office on Kings Highway for many years when he was the business agent for Local 880. He said it is nice to be back and nice to see all the improvements along Kings Highway. He thanked all the County employees who do so much for us on a day-to-day basis. Again, he thanked everyone and wished everyone a happy and healthy new year.

Freeholder Rodriguez thanked Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mount Ephraim. She also thanked the residents of Mount Ephraim. She said this is a very nice community. She said it is home to me also because I used to teach in Audubon for a little while. She had lots of students who came from the community. Freeholder Rodriguez also thanked the employees of Camden County who do such a great job in taking care of all of our residents in providing the services that they provide. Thank you.

Freeholder Greco thanked Mayor Wolk and said he had the pleasure of breaking bread with him last night at the Camden County Mayors’ Association meeting and it has been a pleasure to work with you on some of the street projects here in Mount Ephraim. Freeholder Greco also thanked the County employees and in particular the Public Works employees who spend so much time on days like today making sure vehicles can get through the County. Thank you for all that you do. He then wished everyone well and a good evening.

Deputy Director McDonnell thanked the Mayor and Council for hosting the meetings this evening. He said we appreciate being here. He thanked everyone for coming out and wished everyone a safe drive home.

Director Cappelli said to the Mayor, this is no way to get road improvements! The Director thanked the Mayor and Council for having us here this evening. He thanked the Board of Education and Mr. Rafferty. The Director thanked members of the public for coming out on this awful night and being part of this meeting. Director Cappelli then thanked the employees of Camden County who do a great job day in and day out working on behalf of the residents of Camden County.

There being no further business, Freeholder Ripa made a motion to adjourn with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell at 7:40 p.m. and all Freeholders present voted aye.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Szczesniewski
Clerk of the Board