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, CAPPELLI
ABSENT: MCDONNELL

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 stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, which was led by the Collingswood Team Captains.

Director Cappelli then called upon Corynn Smith 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 Collingswood. 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 Committee members to come forward to thank them for hosting tonight’s event. The Director said this evening we have Commissioner Joan Leonard with us. He also called upon Freeholder Nash and Freeholder Rodriguez to come forward as well.

Director Cappelli said on behalf of the Freeholder Board, I would like to commend you and the rest of the Governing Body of the Borough of Collingswood on the great work you are doing. He said we have a thriving downtown, we have tremendous neighborhoods and it is all due to your leadership with Mayor Maley and Commissioner Hall, who were not able to be here this evening. He said so we can talk about all the great things you do in the way of beautification, historic preservation and all the great things you do on our part. He said on behalf of the Freeholders, congratulations.

PRESENTATION

Director said we do have some presentations for you this evening. We have from Freeholder Nash a recycling tonnage refund. He said he knows this is one of Commissioner Leonard’s big issues. The Director noted that the Borough of Collingswood last year recycled 126 tons of paper and 136 tons of commingled glass, metal and plastic bottles, which allows the County to present you with a rebate check in the amount of $13,392.00.
Director Cappelli then said that Freeholder Rodriguez has your Community Development Block Grant check in the amount of $67,260.00 for the Borough of Collingswood.

The Director said to Commissioner Leonard that because she insisted, we wrote the program into our budget this year $250,000.00 to make Haddon Avenue more handicapped accessible and also to install lights along Newton Lake from Bettlewood Avenue to the White Horse Pike.

Commissioner Leonard thanked the Freeholders and said it is incredible and it is well deserved by the citizens of Collingswood who have done an amazing job. She said first of all, on behalf of Mayor Jim Maley and Commissioner Mike Hall, who couldn’t be here, I would like to welcome the Freeholders and their associates to Collingswood. We are very happy to have you here. She said if you go back in time eight years ago, this building was not here we couldn’t gather in this way right here so we are very pleased to be able to have this beautiful space and to have you here. She said in addition to that, she wanted to comment on the amazing amount of funding to help us further our efforts. The reason the rebate is so great is because of their great recycling. She said the recycling has been rewarded and I hope it keeps on going and the people do the great things they are doing for the environment. She said also as a citizen and an occupational therapist, she is so thrilled that there will be wheelchair accessible sidewalks up and down the Avenue for parents with strollers and people with walking difficulties. She said we welcome that change and the lighting at the Park. She said it is a great night for us. Commissioner Leonard said one last thing, she wanted everyone to know that you are the at the home site of the Colonial Conference Champions. The Commissioner said no matter what things that we value and treasure about our town, our most important resource has always been our citizens and tonight especially to remember our youth. Thank you again and thank you for coming.

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 Knight Park Playground Committee and called upon Tim Bower and Michelle Latch to come forward. The Director said that for those of you who do not know, the Knight Park Playground Committee is in the process of restoring the Playground in Knight Park. They are currently selling commemorative picket slats that will be part of the safety fence that will be installed around the Playground. Each part of the fence is $50.00. He said they are doing an outstanding job at Knight Park which is one of the great assets of our municipality here in Collingswood and we just want to thank you and present you with this small token of our appreciation.

Michelle Latch thanked the Freeholders and the Borough of Collingswood for recognizing our efforts to rebuild the Playground.

Tim Bower said the Borough has been great. He said if you would like to join us for a fundraiser, we have a Beef & Beer on April 4th, which is co-sponsored by the Rotary Club.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Freeholder Greco said it is my pleasure and responsibility this month to recognize our Employee of the Month from our Public Works Department. Freeholder Greco called upon Bob Polk and his family to come forward. Freeholder Greco said Bob resides with his wife, Kathy, in Magnolia, and has been married for 20 years. The Freeholder said he told me that the secret to his marriage can be summed up into two words, which took him a long time to learn, “Yes, dear”! He said that they have two sons, Jason, who serves in the United States Navy and Danny who lives in Boston. The Freeholder said Bob has been employed by Camden County for 33 years and holds the position as Truck Driver and Equipment Operator and Inspector of Road Openings. The Freeholder said he is told that Bob can’t go by a hole in the road without stopping and checking it out. The Freeholder said both of Bob’s parents are deceased but he has a good strong relationship with his father-in-law, Ed Cunningham who is a World War II Veteran. He said that Bob also has three grandchildren. He introduced his granddaughter, Paige, who was here for her grandfather. Freeholder Greco said Bob’s interests are photography, camping, whitewater rafting, and ocean kayak fishing. The Freeholder then presented Mr. Polk with a clock and a savings bond. Freeholder Greco thanked Bob for his years of service and dedication.

Mr. Polk thanked the Freeholders and said he really appreciates it.

Mr. Polk’s father-in-law, Ed Cunningham, thanked the Freeholders for what they do for veterans.

PROCLAMATION

Freeholder Greco called upon Brad Hennefer and his family to come forward. Mr. Greco said about a month and a half ago, I saw a clip on Channel 6 of this young man, making a 3-point basketball shot when Cherry Hill East played Lenape. He said it was the final shot of the game and it was phenomenal how far away it was from the basket. After Brad made the shot, everybody, both teams, both sides came up to congratulate him. The Freeholder said I saw that and I called my aide, Pat Malloy, and said this is a Cherry Hill resident, we have to honor him at a Freeholder meeting. He said that was a month and a half ago and by the time we got around to presenting this Proclamation, Brad has been on ABC, NBC, CBS, and Good Morning America. The New York Times wrote an article about him; Sports Illustrated featured him and Cherry Hill honored him March 10th as being Brad Hennefer Day. Freeholder Greco said here we are now representing Camden County with a Proclamation acknowledging the wonderful things that he has done for not only himself but for many other people. The Freeholder then read the Proclamation.

Mrs. Hennefer thanked the Freeholders. She said 19 years ago we never could have dreamed of some of the things Brad would be doing. She said whether you are an educator, an employer or a friend, the next time you see someone with a disability think outside the box; if you are an employer offer them a job; they really do have a lot of talent; they just need to have a door opened for them. She said we are very fortunate to live in the Township of Cherry Hill and the County of Camden. He has a lot of exciting things ahead of his future. Thank you very much.

Freeholder Greco said if you want to see any of those
videos, just do a Google search of Brad Hennefer, he is all over the Internet.

PROCLAMATION

Director Cappelli said this year the three Collingswood Winter Teams at Collingswood High School did something that no other school in New Jersey has ever done before. They won their Conference Championship and their Sectional Group Championships for the State of New Jersey. The Director said tonight we are going to recognize those three teams who provide a lot of inspiration and raise the spirits not only of their School but also of this entire community. The Director said he can personally tell you from all the games and matches that people from Collingswood have traveled to parts of this State that they never have seen before to follow these kids. He said these kids represented Collingswood and Camden County in an outstanding fashion.

Collingswood Panthers Girls’ Basketball Team

The Director then called upon the Girls’ Basketball Team, The Collingswood Panthers, along with Coach Nancy O’Neill to come forward. The Director then presented Coach O’Neill and the Team with a Proclamation. He then read the Proclamation.
Coach O’Neill introduced her team.

Director Cappelli noted that Coach O’Neill grew up in Collingswood and played on a Group II Championship team herself. He thanked the Coach for doing an outstanding job.

Collingswood Varsity Boy’s Basketball Team

Director Cappelli said there is a history in Collingswood going back to the days when Mike Brennan went to High School here that the Girls’ Athletics performed much better than the Boys’ Athletics. He said but this year the boys could not be outdone and the Collingswood Varsity Boy’s Basketball Team did it. He called upon Coach Joe McLoughlin and the team to come forward. The Director said this team has been battling its nemesis Haddonfield for the last three years for the Conference Championship and the Group II Championship but this year we beat them for both! The Director presented the Coach with the Proclamation on behalf of the Board of Freeholders. The Director read the Proclamation.

Coach McLoughlin thanked the Freeholders and introduced his team. The Coach said our Sectional Group II Final, this was our third year in a row; we were down at one point 69-68 with 20 seconds to go and Mr. Keith Whittington made a shot with 15 seconds to go to bring us to 70 to 69. He said it is a special person that can do that.

Collingswood Wrestling Panthers

The Director said Coach Hamrick could not make it this evening. Mr. Cappelli called upon the Wrestling Team to come forward. He said this week a lot of the Seniors are away on the Collingswood Senior Trip so many of the athletes are away. He said for the Wrestling Team, it has been a very special honor to them because they not only won the Colonial Conference but for the first time since 1971, the Colonial Conference Championship is here in Camden County and not Gloucester County because since 1971, Paulsboro were the reigning champs of this Conference. He said not only on behalf of Collingswood but on behalf of Camden County, thank you for bringing that Championship back. He said they not only beat Paulsboro for the Conference Championship but they also beat Paulsboro for the Group II South Jersey Championship. The Director said on behalf of the Board of Freeholders, he presented the Assistant Coach with the Proclamation. He said you truly are champions in the heart not just on the mat. We congratulate all of you.

The Assistant Coach represented Coach Hamrick, who he said is away at Division I National Wrestling Championships. He was sorry he couldn’t make it. The Assistant Coach then introduced the team.

Freeholder Cream came forward and said whenever we have young people at our Freeholder meetings, they just seem to be a little bit better. The Freeholder said she just enjoys them so much and congratulated all of the young people who were here tonight and some who are still here. Freeholder Cream said we are very, very proud of your accomplishments and hope that you continue. The Freeholder said she is also happy to see Corynn Smith here who sang so beautifully. Freeholder Cream said Corynn worked in my office this past summer. She said I couldn’t believe she could see so beautifully – she didn’t tell us. You did a very good job and I am proud of you.

PROCLAMATION

Freeholder Cream then called upon Senator Dana Redd to come forward. Freeholder Cream said, of course, this is a very important evening, not just for me but for all of the Freeholders here and all of the employees of Camden County. We are just so honored that one of our own has become Senator of the 5th District. She said to Senator Redd, you know how very proud I am of you because I consider you to be my daughter and a granddaughter to me also. She said Dana was her first aide when she became a Freeholder in 1994. Then, to think that you have gone on to be the Vice-President of City Council in the City of which she was born; you have also gone on to be the Vice-President of the Democratic Party in the State of New Jersey. The Freeholder said that she knows Dana is aware that that makes the Freeholder very proud. All of us feel the same way. Freeholder Cream said that whenever we see you or hear you speak, it is like you’re ours. She said, I remember Freeholder Nash said, “Look Ms. Cream, she is yours and Freeholder Cream responded, “No, she is everybody’s, she is all of the Freeholders’, she is everybody’s that Camden County loves”. She has been an employee, working in Freeholder Cream’s department, Buildings & Operations, she went on to receive a promotion, became a Director in her Department and went on to help Camden City in its effort to raise the number of people who voted. She has just been a person who serves her community, works in her Church and it was very fitting that when the time came for our organization to select someone to work as the Senator in the 5th District, there was no question that Dana Redd was to be that person. To think that you are the first minority, the first woman minority to have that position brings honor, not only to us as a race, but to every woman. Freeholder Cream said because March is Women’s Month, we want to take the time to celebrate everything good that you bring to us. You not only bring a great appearance, you are very attractive and you also are very intelligent and that means a lot. She said we know that when you stand up on the Senate Floor to speak, they are going to remember you. I don’t think that this is going to be the end of your accomplishments. Freeholder Cream said we know you are a graduate of Rutgers, you have served on so many commissions and helped to do things to help other people that they are just too numerous to mention. Freeholder Cream said tonight we honor you as Camden County’s Woman of the Year! We wanted you to know that! All the Freeholders concurred! The Freeholder then read the Proclamation.

Senator Redd thanked Freeholder Cream and the entire Camden County Freeholder Board. She said it is, indeed, humbling and an honor for me to be here tonight – an experience I know I will never forget. There is no place like home and I know this is my home and I have had the privilege of working under the leadership of this Board for over 14 years. As Freeholder Cream mentioned back in 1994, I started out as her Freeholder Aide and it was an honor for me to work with such a renowned and distinguished woman, someone who had defined herself in the career and the background of education and then re-career as a public servant (I don’t use politician). We are all individuals who endeavor to give back to the community to make people’s lives better than the way we found it. What I can say about working with the Camden County Freeholder Board is that I learned a lot from the leaders who sit here today before you in terms of their vision for moving Camden County forward and I am always proud to say that I hail from Camden County whenever I am among my Senate colleagues; they know very proudly how I feel about coming from the City of Camden but also about coming from Camden County because I believe that it is this County that has not only led the way in terms of giving and providing services fundamentally but also how we make it better together. I know that this Board has made it better together for all of you that not only sit in this room but for the 37 municipalities that comprise Camden County. I have the honor of being the first African-American female elected to represent the 5th Legislative District, one among 34 females that were recently elected this past November. Therefore, here in New Jersey, we have increased our ranking in terms of the number of female legislators that serve not only in the legislature but also in the Senate, a ranking that was once 34th in the nation, we are now ranked nationally as the 15th spot tying with Connecticut, so I think that is something we should all be very proud of today. Senator Redd said as a newly elected Senator, she has landed on the Budget and Appropriations Committee; I have landed as the Vice-Chair of Community & Urban Affairs, as well as a member on the Committee on Health, Human Services & Seniors. She said when we have our Budget Hearings, I will be leading the line of questioning and I see Bob Ellis smiling, with respect to the Department of Human Services. We know that Human Services touches the lives of people and often those that are the most vulnerable of our population. There is a lot that I can share with you from my heart but please know that I am grateful to this Board for the opportunity that you have afforded me for the opportunity that you have created not only for Dana Redd but for Dominic Vesper, for Jim Rhoads, and all who have played a leadership role here in this organization because I firmly believe that leaders create other leaders. She said tonight as I accept this Proclamation, and I always wanted a Proclamation, thank you and the leaders of Camden County for creating other leaders and I know that there are more to come. Thank you so much!

Senator Redd then wanted to recognize her staff that came this evening, Novella, Lilly, Jay and Ms. Burley, who is the General Clerk of the Assembly and her mother, Dot Burley and Morris Smith, all members of my support team.

PROCLAMATION

Freeholder Rodriguez came forward and said in Camden County we have a lot of great women. Senator Dana Redd, one of the best examples that we have as a great woman. We also have our Freeholder, Riletta Cream, who is also a tremendous example of what women can accomplish. Within Camden County, we also have another leader, a dear friend. She then called upon Mayor Virginia Betteride to come forward. Freeholder Rodriguez said for those of you who know Mayor Betteridge, she is an outstanding individual, she is the perfect example of a public servant. From the time that I have known her, she really has stood out in that way. She has served on Council for 10 years and when the Mayor decided to step down, she became the first Latina Mayor in the entire State of New Jersey. She is doing such an outstanding job as Mayor of Runnemede; she ran for office, she was elected and very popular with the people. She became the first elected Latina Mayor in the entire State of New Jersey. In the time that I have known her, one of the things that really stands out to me is her compassion, her caring, her hard work. This lady works very hard. I think that the employees and the residents of Runnemede really like her. She constantly is trying to see how she can make things better and asking the County to see what can be done to make things better for our constituents. That is really the model of what a great Mayor should be. Freeholder Rodriguez said on behalf of the entire Freeholder Board, we are thankful that you give us the opportunity to present to you a Proclamation to recognize your outstanding achievements. Being Mayor is only one of the things that she has done, it takes up most of her time, she also works on the Board of Social Services. We thank you for so many things. This month we are honoring outstanding women and you are an outstanding woman. On behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Freeholder read and presented Mayor Betteridge with the Proclamation.

Mayor Betteridge thanked everyone for this honor. As the Freeholder mentioned, this has been a journey for me, a journey that I have shared with many individuals here tonight. I guess I would be remiss not to acknowledge and express gratitude for former Freeholder Aletha Wright. Freeholder Wright brought Dana and me together and our mission was to promote volunteers for Camden County and it all started because of her. On behalf of those many, many elected officials that have come before, I accept this very humbly and very appreciatively. Thank you very much.

Director Cappelli acknowledged the presence of Surrogate Patricia Jones. He also acknowledged the President of the Collingswood Board of Education, Louis Cappelli, Sr., my Dad. The Director also acknowledged the presence of former Freeholder Tom Gurick.

Director Cappelli then proceeded with the agenda.

FIRST READING – BOND ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF
CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, IN CONNECTION WITH THE
COMPLETION OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS
PHASE I CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT THE BLACKWOOD
(GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP) CAMPUS OF THE CAMDEN COUNTY
COLLEGE, AND APPROPRIATING $6,000,000 THEREFORE, AND
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $6,000,000 IN BONDS OR
NOTES OF THE COUNTY TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION.
(PUBLIC HEARING – TO BE HELD ON APRIL 17, 2008,
7:00 P.M. AT MANSION AVENUE SCHOOL GYMNASIUM,
300 MANSION AVENUE, AUDUBON, NJ)

The Director announced that this is the second installment of an $84 million capital improvement program at the Camden County College in Blackwood.

The Director then asked for a motion to adopt the First Reading on the agenda. Freeholder Ripa made a motion to adopt the First Reading with a second by Freeholder Nash and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

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 Nash 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 correspondence. Ms. Szczesniewski said the Board received a number of letters and emails regarding the recent Women’s Health Conference. She said she brought two of them to read this evening.

The Clerk said Patricia Rigalski from Audubon Park sent an email. She said she just attended the Women’s Health Conference and all I can say is you did it again. It seems to get better each year. Everyone involved with the day was well-prepared, organized and pleasant. What an enjoyable and profitable day. Thank you to all for providing it and showing how much you care for the women of Camden County.

The second email sent was from Linda Brooks of Lindenwold. I just want to thank you for another wonderful year at the Conference. Thanks to all the people who work so hard from directing traffic, transportation, people giving directions in the school, people who answer general questions, the breakfast and lunch crew, the table sponsor crew and the daycare staff. It was awesome! You can tell all of this wasn’t easy. The nice part is everything went so well and was enjoyable; everyone I met was smiling. Again, thank you for everyone’s efforts.

Director Cappelli said he would like to commend Freeholder Rodriguez, Cathy Gavin, Patrick Shuttleworth and everyone else who helped and came together for that Conference; it was outstanding, well-attended year after year. It just gets better and better. Thank you to all involved.

COMPTROLLER

The Director asked for a motion to adopt the Comptroller’s Report. Freeholder Cream made a motion to adopt the Comptroller’s Report with a second by Freeholder Nash 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

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

1. Resolution authorizing a substitution to provide financing for the purchase of the YMCA Building in an amount of $1,500,000.00.

2. Resolution authorizing a substitution to provide financing for renovations to the Camden County Administration Building for the Probation Department in an amount of $75,000.

3. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-9), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and various approved vendors for the purchase of paper and polyliner supplies.

4. Resolution authorizing payment to Frank Mazza & Son, Inc. (State Contract A-65748) for the provision and installation of carpet tiles in an amount not to exceed $37,283.72 – PO #137092.

5. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (5th Yr. option) with CM3 Building Solutions for HVAC maintenance in various County locations in an amount not to exceed $393,332.00 – CAF #’s 9900137505, 9900137510, 9900137511, 9900137512 for $46,999.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the temporary and/or permanent 2008 budget.

6. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden and Max Spann Auction Co., for the provision of auctioneering services for the public sale of land.

7. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden and Land Dimensions Engineering Co., for the provision of engineering evaluation report services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13-5 for the public sale of land in an amount not to exceed $8,400.00. Funding is contingent upon the passage of the Substitution Resolution.

8. Resolution authorizing an Emergency Contract, pursuant to court order, by and between the County of Camden and Partner Service Group, Inc., for the provision of cleaning services and maintenance for the Parkade Building in an amount not to exceed $8,500.00 per month - CAF #9900137756, with any additional funding to be encumbered at the unit prices prior to goods and services being ordered, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b)(2).

9. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and Industrial Commercial Cleaning, and rescinding a contract with Good Morning Care Cleaning Service, for cleaning services pursuant to Bid A-4.

10. Resolution authorizing an amended Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and Radey Associates for the provision of additional services relative to the LARC School renovation project for a total cost not to exceed $41,000.00. Funding is contingent upon passage of the Resolution amending the 2008 temporary budget.

11. Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Agreement, by and between the County of Camden and LARC School for the provision of additional payment to the County for services relative to the expansion, in an amount not to exceed $413,000.00.

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

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

13. Resolution authorizing the submission, execution and acceptance of the New Jersey Department of Transportation Agreement for State Aid for Counties and Municipalities in the amount of $5,015,000.00.

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

Resolutions 14 through 41 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Cream with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

14. Resolution authorizing consent to the City of Camden’s Ordinance #MC-4350.

15. Resolution authorizing an amended Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and Remington & Vernick Engineers, for the provision of additional construction management and design services for the Cooper Plaza and Lanning Square Streetscape Improvement project in the City of Camden, in an amount not to exceed $192,000.00 – CAF #9900137622.

16. Resolution authorizing a month to month contract for the provision of Special Counsel for Condemnation services.

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

18. Resolution authorizing a substitution to provide funds for renovations and expansion of the Parks Department Administration Office in an amount of $792,307.00.

19. Resolution authorizing a substitution to provide funds for renovations and expansion of various Parks Department facilities in an amount of $100,000.00.

20. Resolution authorizing award of contracts, (3rd Year Option, Bid A-4), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Parks) and various vendors for Park Maintenance Services at various Camden County Parks in an amount not to exceed $195,217.00. Funding is contingent upon the passage of the Resolution amending the 2008 temporary budget.

21. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-12), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Parks) and Geese Chasers, LLC for the provision of geese control services at various Camden County Parks, in an amount not to exceed $24,000.00 - CAF #9900137441.

22. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publically advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Parks) and Seiler + Drury Architecture, PC, for the provision of architectural and engineering design services for renovations and expansion of the Parks Department Administration Offices, in an amount not to exceed $131,300.00. Funding is contingent upon the passage of a substitution Resolution.

23. Resolution authorizing settlement to Parkway Golf for provision of water to the Cooper River Park temporary boatyard in an amount not to exceed $554.16 – CAF #9900137584.

24. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application, by the County of Camden (Division of Environmental Affairs) to the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commission, for a 2008 Smart Growth Planning Grant in an amount of $20,000.00.

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

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

27. Resolution authorizing a substitution to provide funds for enhancements to the Field Communications Unit and Emergency Management Command Vehicle in an amount of $11,200.00.

28. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-10), to various approved vendors for the provision of clothing and linens for the Camden County Correctional Facility and Camden County Youth Center as needed.

29. Resolution amending Resolution #50, adopted December 16, 2004 and Resolution #46, adopted January 25, 2007, to clarify yearly amounts for food services at the Camden County Correctional Facility.

30. Resolution authorizing the extension of a month to month Lease Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Prosecutor) and JMK Investment Company, for the provision of storage space, in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 a month.

31. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application by the County of Camden (Office of the Prosecutor) to the NJ Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice for the 2007 Law Enforcement Officers Training and Equipment Fund in an amount of $45,100.00.

32. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Sheriff) and Warnock Automotive (State Contract A-70852), for the provision of one (1) 2008 Dodge Durango in an amount not to exceed $22,050.00 – CAF #9900137007.

33. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Sheriff) and Affordable Interior Systems, C/O County Business Systems (State Contract A-57038), for the provision of one (1) Matrix Series Cubicle System in an amount not to exceed $39,335.10 – CAF #9900137042.

34. Resolution authorizing competitive contracting for the procurement of services for the Office of the Sheriff pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1.

35. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Youth Center) and the Camden County Educational Services Commission for the provision of educational services at the Camden County Youth Center in an amount not to exceed $696,500.00. County portion not to exceed $148,500.00 – CAF #9900137518 for $12,664.00. The balance of funding will be paid from the State Facilities Education Act Grant.

36. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Youth Center) and BI Inc. (State Contract A-49152) for the provision of an electronic monitoring system in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 –
CAF #9900137373 for $30,000.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the temporary and/or permanent 2008 budget.

37. Resolution authorizing month-to-month Agreements, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and CCMS and CMX (Schoor DePalma) for the provision of engineering and consulting services in support of the design and installation of telecommunications towers.

38. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-15), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and Cross Current Corporation, for the provision of software upgrades to records management system at the Camden County Communications Center, in an amount not to exceed $117,950.00 - CAF #9900137678.

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

40. Resolution amending an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Senior Services) and Family Counseling Services (Resolution #51, adopted 11/15/07) for the provision of additional care management services in an amount not to exceed $23,771.00.

41. Resolution amending Resolution #46, adopted 2/21/07 authorizing the submission of the CEHA grant, to include language requiring a 50% County cash or in-kind services match.

Resolution 42 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Greco, with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call:

42. 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 CPAC approved agencies, for the provision of social services utilizing the 2008 Human Service Grant in an amount not to exceed $676,100.00.

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

Director Cappelli said he is going to vote, “Yes” but would like to disclose for the public that his aide, Anthony Bucchi, is on the Board of the UOSS but I don’t see that as a conflict. County Counsel Michael G. Brennan agreed that there is no conflict.

Resolution 43 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Rodriguez with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call:

43. 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 LACADA recommended agencies, for the provision of outpatient counseling services utilizing the 2008 Comprehensive Alcohol Drug Abuse Grant in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 – CAF #’s 9900137076, 9900137075.

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

Resolutions 44 through 67 were adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Greco with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

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

45. Resolution amending the 2008 Temporary Budget.

46. Resolution authorizing budgetary transfers in the reserve fund.

47. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden and Allianze Global Risks US Insurance Co. /RSUI Indemnity Co. /Zurich America Insurance Co. /Ace Engineered Risks Co., through HRH Metro Northeast LLC, for the provision of Real and Personal Property Insurance and Boiler & Machinery Insurance of all Camden County properties in an amount not to exceed $457,000.00 - CAF #9900137549.

48. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden and Scibal Associates, Inc., for General Liability/Auto Liability TPA services in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00 - CAF #990013755.

49. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a Solicitation of Quotations, by and between the County of Camden and Great American Insurance Co., through HRH, Metro Northeast LLC, for Computer/Contents Insurance for the Camden County One Stop in an amount not to exceed $6,089.00 - CAF #9900137543.

50. Resolution authorizing contract name changes between the County of Camden and Banc of America to reflect the name change of Banc of America to HRH, Metro Northeast LLC.

51. Resolution authorizing approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Council #71, AFSCME representing certain employees of the Camden County Superintendent of Elections.

52. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden and Civil Solutions (State Contract A-69420) for the provision of GIS services for the Camden County Board of Taxation in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 – CAF #9900137379.

53. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Office of Community Development) and Hertrich Fleet Services (State Contract A-70704) for the provision of three (3) 2008 Dodge Avenger sedans in an amount not to exceed $45,867.00 - CAF #9900137531.

54. Resolution authorizing award of contracts (2nd Year Option), pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden (Office of Community Development) and various approved vendors for lead based paint testing services, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 per vendor – CAF #’s 9900137010, 9900137009, 9900137008.

55. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For proposals, by and between the County of Camden (Office of Community Development) and Triad Associates for the provision of professional consulting services, to assist in the preparation and submission of the Camden County Consolidated Strategy and Action Plan for 2008, in an amount not to exceed $7,200.00 and to provide technical assistance as needed in an amount not to exceed $7,500.00 – CAF #’s 9900137176.

56. Resolution authorizing the creation of a pool of qualified vendors, pursuant to a competitive contract Request For Proposals #08-02, for the provision of entertainment and production management services.

57. Resolution authorizing Agreements for the sale of alcoholic beverages by authorized non-profit organizations or vendors at various events.

58. Resolution authorizing award of contract (3rd Year Option, Bid A-17), by and between the County of Camden (Division of Special Events) and Garrison Printing Co., Inc., for the printing of the Camden County 2008 Park Program Guide, in an amount not to exceed $66,300.00 – CAF #9900137218 for $20,000.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the temporary and/or permanent 2008 budget.

59. Resolution ratifying an amendment and extension of the Project Development Agreement, by and between the County of Camden, the City of Camden, the Camden Redevelopment Authority, and the Campbell Soup Company.

60. Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Camden, New Jersey, authorizing the submission of an application to the New Jersey Local Finance Board pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-26(E), in connection with the completion of design and construction of various Phase I Capital Improvement Projects at the Blackwood (Gloucester Township) campus of the Camden County College, and the issuance by the County of $6,000,000.00 in bonds or notes to finance such project.

61. Resolution authorizing a month to month Agreement, by and between the County of Camden and various firms for the provision of Special Labor Counsel Service’s pending reprocurement of same.

62. Resolution authorizing settlement of litigation entitled Kermit Garcia v. State of New Jersey et. al.

63. Resolution authorizing Workers Compensation Settlements.

64. Resolution authorizing General Liability Settlements.
65. Resolution authorizing Auto Liability Settlements.

66. Resolution appointing a member to the Camden County Ethics Board.

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

Resolution 68 – No Motion made - the resolution fails.

68. 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.

Stuart Alterman of Cherry Hill addressed the Freeholder Board and said for those of you who don’t know me, I represent the four Corrections Officers who were terminated today. Today is a sad day for four individuals who for whatever reason as discussed during a recent hearing do not reside in Camden County. He said these are four individuals who are senior officers who have been with the County for an excess between 10 and 15 years a piece; have lost their jobs because of confusion and incorrect and wrong advice promulgated from various County Administrators in the jail – I don’t mean anyone here sitting up in front of the room. However, moving beyond where we are tonight, I would only hope and trust at the beginning of this particular Holiday season, this matter can be resolved in the future. Thank you very much.

The Director thanked Mr. Alterman.

Seeing no other members from the public wishing to speak, Freeholder Nash made a motion to close the public portion with a second by Freeholder Greco and all Freeholders present voted aye.

The Director then called upon the Freeholders for their comments.

Freeholder Cream thanked her staff, Rob Mauriello, and all the gentlemen and ladies who work for Buildings & Operations for the outstanding job they have done and are still doing as it relates to the emergency that we had in City Hall yesterday. Freeholder Cream said to all the employees located in City Hall, we thank you for your patience, your understanding and being agreeable to moving around where you could be more comfortable as you work. Thank you, Rob and all your staff members. In addition to that, Freeholder Cream congratulated Freeholder Rodriguez again for a wonderful Heath Conference; we are really noted for that throughout this County and throughout the State. Everyone does a wonderful job and it is a great day. Thank you for that. To the Mayor of Collingswood, we thank you for your hospitality and we had a great evening here tonight.

Freeholder Nash thanked Collingswood for hosting this evening and wished everyone a good evening.

Freeholder Ripa thanked all the residents and the governing body of Collingswood for allowing us to participate in their community in this wonderful setting and wished them all well.

Freeholder Rodriguez thanked the Mayor and Commissioners of Collingswood for this wonderful venue we have here. It has been very pleasant to be here, as always. She also thanked all the employees that we have within our County who helped out with the Women’s Health Conference, in particular, our Co-Chairs, Ann Biondi and Sister Donna, who work so very hard. She said they are not free to resign from that duty – they must continue! She thanked them and said every year it just gets better. Freeholder Rodriguez then acknowledged Freeholder Rodney Greco who also held a booth to help educate women on how to take care of their men. Freeholder Rodriguez then thanked all the employees who helped out with Code Blue this winter. She said it went beautifully this year. She said our employees at the Board of Social Services, as well as within our County did a wonderful job. She also congratulated Freeholder Cream who is being recognized by the Governor this coming week for her outstanding and remarkable presence. She is such an outstanding individual who has done so much for our community. Thank you to everyone.

Freeholder Greco thanked the citizens of Collingswood for their hospitality. He congratulated once again Senator Redd and Mayor Betteridge for their accomplishments and their acknowledgements related to National Women’s History Month. He also acknowledged the two women on this Freeholder Board who are also women who make a difference in Camden County and also our Surrogate, another woman who makes a difference in Camden County. He said sometimes we don’t get a chance to acknowledge our own people because somehow that seems to be some sort of a conflict but I would like to make sure that they are acknowledged. Freeholder Greco congratulated the Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Teams and the Boys’ Wrestling Team for their wonderful season. Thank you and have a good evening.

Director Cappelli said Freeholder Cream touched on the great work by Rob Mauriello and his staff yesterday and Dominic Vesper. For those of you who don’t know, we had a pipe burst in Camden City Hall which resulted in thousands of gallons of water thrown throughout the building on a couple of different floors and also on the new elevators. But, thanks to the hard work of our employees, much damage was avoided and everyone was back to work this morning and it was all just a great team effort there. The Director then congratulated Freeholder Cream for the prestigious award that she will receive at the Governor’s mansion next week. He thanked the employees of Camden County for working so hard 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 Freeholder Cream at 7:55 p.m. and all Freeholders present voted aye.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Szczesniewski
Clerk of the Board