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.

Director Cappelli asked everyone to stand for the invocation and asked Reverend David P. Horrocks, Pastor of Christ Community Church of Lindenwold to come forward.

Director Cappelli then called upon the Lindenwold Cub Scout Pack 54 to recite their Promise and to lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Director Cappelli asked Jared Shortmeier of Christ Community Church of Lindenwold to come forward 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 Lindenwold. The Director 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 the Mayor and Council to come forward to thank them for hosting tonight’s event. The Director also called upon Freeholder Nash to come forward as well.

PRESENTATION

Director Cappelli said that it is an honor to be here in the Borough of Lindenwold this evening. The Director commended Mayor DeLucca and members of the Borough Council for the outstanding work that they do on behalf of the residents of Lindenwold. The Director said Lindenwold has always been a great family community and thanks to the governing body’s leadership there are bright days ahead. He said the Mayor and Council are working very hard. He said they have very progressive ideas and great dreams and without those dreams nothing would get accomplished. He thanked them for all the great work they do.
Director Cappelli said the other great thing Lindenwold does is recycling. The Director said because of the efforts of the residents of Lindenwold, there were 664 tons of paper, 387 tons of commingled glass, metal and plastic, bottles and cans recycled by the residents for 2006. He said because of that, Freeholder Nash is going to present the residents with a rebate check in the amount of $10,732.00.
Mayor DeLucca introduced his Council members who were present – Councilwoman Cheryle Randolph-Sharpe, Councilman Ken Balmer, Councilman Joseph Strippoli, Councilman Wayne Hans and Councilman Richard Roach.

GIFT DONATION

Director Cappelli said it is the custom of the Board of Freeholders as we go from town to town for our meetings to inquire of the governing body as to a non-charitable organization in town, which is deserving of recognition and also some small financial support. Director Cappelli said that the Mayor and Council nominated Cub Scout Pack 54. Director Cappelli thanked Christine Chaffin, Leader, and the Cub Scouts for all the hard work they do. He then presented Ms. Chaffin on behalf of the entire Freeholder Board a small gift for the Cub Scouts and said if there is anything the Freeholders can do for them in the future to let him know.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Freeholder Greco called upon Carl Githens to come forward. Freeholder Greco said Carl is being honored tonight as Employee of the Month. Mr. Githens has worked thirty-six years for the County in the Public Works Department. Freeholder Greco said Mr. Githens holds a CDL license and is always eager to take on new projects in the Highway Department. Freeholder Greco said he is a member of the Moose Lodge. He has three children and four grandchildren. Freeholder Greco said Carl is a man of few words but fortunately for Camden County, his words are “yes”, “sure”, and “why not”. Freeholder Greco said that is one of the reasons why he is here this evening. Freeholder Greco said Carl plans to retire in November, which will be a sad day for Camden County. The Freeholder then presented Mr. Githens with a clock and savings bond on behalf of the Freeholder Board. Freeholder Greco thanked him for all he has done for the County.
Director Cappelli congratulated Mr. Githens.

Director Cappelli then acknowledged Camden County Sheriff Charles Billingham.

COMMUNITY AWARD

Freeholder Ripa called upon Richard McBride to come forward. Freeholder Ripa said Richard McBride is being presented with the Community Award for being a Firefighter with Lindenwold Fire Co. #1 for 57 years keeping alive the family tradition of 2nd & 3rd generation of firefighters. Freeholder Ripa said Mr. McBride still responds to calls, in fact he still makes more fire calls than anyone else. Freeholder Ripa said Richard grew up in Lindenwold and is well-known and respected by all. He said that Richard has been President of the Lindenwold Fire Company #1 since 1983 and is still going strong. Mr. McBride has the reputation for having a tight hold on the budget, making sure the company’s money is spent wisely. The Freeholder then read the Proclamation.
Mr. McBride said it has been an honor to work with the firemen all these years. He said he respects them and said it is a privilege not a burden to be a fireman. He said if you want rewards in life be a fireman and work with them; they are a special breed of their own.

PROCLAMATION

Freeholder Cream called upon Jeanette Hawkins and her family to come forward. Freeholder Cream said as everyone knows she is a retired educator and has been retired for 20 years. She said whenever she sees wonderful things in a newspaper about people who are educators or who were educators, she likes to take time to remember them and give honor to them. Freeholder Cream said most of you know Jeanette’s mother. Her mother is Mary Hawkins who is an aide in County Counsel’s office for over 11 years. Freeholder Cream said she believes that children who have been raised properly by their parents emulate the wonderful things that should be emulated. Freeholder Cream said because Jeanette’s mother is such a wonderful person and has stressed good values to her children; that’s why her daughter is being honored tonight; that’s why her daughter was named, not only the Teacher of the Year in her school but in the entire Camden City School District. Freeholder Cream said Jeanette is a Camden City success story because she moved to Camden City as a little girl and she attended the school that she is teaching in now. The Freeholder said she would then return as an adult to teach the children in an urban environment. Freeholder Cream said she has been head of her Department for over 25 years. Freeholder Cream said it is no surprise that she received this wonderful accolade. As an educator, she strives to improve great values and respect. The Freeholder said that is very important, you are not getting much of that today. Freeholder Cream said she is proud of Jeanette that she teaches her children values, respect for themselves and respect for one another. She does it so well that her current Principal, Mr. Tyrone Richards, was one of her students. The Freeholder said it is the desire of the Camden County Freeholder Board to recognize professional educators such as Jeanette Hawkins. The Freeholder said we are so proud to be honored by her presence here tonight to present a Proclamation. Freeholder Cream said she considers Jeanette to be a daughter of hers and is very proud of her. The Freeholder said she is also proud that Jeanette decided to stay in Camden at the school where she was taught. We need great teachers. Freeholder Cream said on behalf of Director Cappelli and the entire Freeholder Board, we congratulate you for your outstanding work and commitment to the children and the parents in Camden City.
Ms. Hawkins thanked the Board of Freeholders, Ross Angilella, Director Cappelli, and County Counsel. Ms. Hawkins said Freeholder Cream is her mentor. She said Freeholder Cream has encouraged her. She thanked Ross Angilella and Deborah Silverman Katz for the way they have treated her mother.
Ms. Hawkins’ Pastor welcomed everyone and said Jeanette is a wonderful member of his Parish. He thanked everyone for recognizing the great work that Jeanette does.
Tyrone Richards, Jeanette’s Principal, said Freeholder Cream said that I am the Principal of the School but I am not here as her Principal but as Ms. Hawkins’ former student. He said Ms. Hawkins is truly committed to her work to the children of the City of Camden. He said to be honored in this way, truly shows that her work isn’t in vain. He said not only does she work tirelessly for her children, but I am a product of her work. He said Ms. Hawkins has never missed a day of work in over 30 years. He said she was his inspiration because he hasn’t missed a day in 17 years. Mr. Richards said in closing, Ms. Hawkins, I love you as a Principal, as a student and whatever I can do to help you, I am here for you. He thanked her for all that she does for the children of the City of Camden.
Freeholder Cream then introduced Mary Hawkins, who everybody loves in Camden County. The Freeholder called upon Mrs. Hawkins to say a few words.

Mary said she first would like to give praise to God. She said she thanks God she has a daughter who is being honored this evening. Mary said she is so thankful to each and every one of the Freeholders, Ross Angilella and Deborah Silverman Katz. She said thank you to all and said she is thankful they all put up with her. She said she loves them and she knows they love her. She said she will continue to do the best she can as long as they put up with her. Thank you.
Director Cappelli congratulated Jeanette for all her great work.

PROCLAMATION

Freeholders Nash and Ripa came forward. Freeholder Nash said our next Proclamation is to recognize several Law Enforcement and Public Safety individuals known as the WXPN Heroes. He said when I tell you the story why they are receiving a Proclamation, he thinks everyone will agree they are not only WXPN heroes; they are our community heroes for the month. Freeholder Nash then introduced those accepting the Proclamation – Frank Lynch from NES Security, Michael Carpenter, NES Security, Sergeant Robert Holmes from the Camden County Park Police, and Officer Brian Cramer. Freeholder Nash said two others are being honored but couldn’t be here this evening and they are James Dromgoole of the Parks Department and Sergeant Richard Watson of the Park Police. Freeholder Nash said this recognition is so important because we have spent so many years trying to rebuild the City of Camden. He said that is not only important to the residents of the City of Camden but it is important to Camden County and residents of South Jersey. Freeholder Nash said in order to do that the Waterfront has been the catalyst for bringing people to the City to let people know that Camden City is the place to come to visit and live. He said the success has been overwhelming. He said we have the most successful amphitheater in the entire country; you have the Riversharks, the Aquarium which attracts over 1 million customers. The Freeholder said it has been a great success but the one concern that everyone involved in the revitalization of Camden has is will the people come to the City. He said it can take only one bad incident for people who visit Camden City now that would set us back 10 to 20 years. Freeholder Nash said the six individuals we are recognizing tonight, not only saved lives but perhaps saved the City because two weekends ago WXPN had their Annual Festival which is usually held in Philadelphia but was held this year in the City of Camden. He said this year thousands of people from the Delaware Valley came to visit the City of Camden. He said one night some alleged drunken driver was driving an SUV at a high rate of speed and came crashing through the barricades, ran into the grass where there ware thousands of people. He said these six individuals stopped that car and while it was still running, one of these officers grabbed hold of the car while it was in motion reaching in and turned off the key and stopped anyone from being hit. The Freeholder said it was a miracle that no one was seriously hurt. Freeholder Ripa said for that reason the WXPN festival was the most successful ever and next year they will be back. Freeholder Nash said on behalf of the Camden County Freeholders, the City of Camden and all of the 510,000 residents of our community, we want to give special recognition and thank you for doing what you did. Thank you.
Freeholder Ripa said he was born and raised in the City of Camden and he knows what Freeholder Nash is talking about. Freeholder Ripa said he knows the effort these gentlemen made. He said on behalf of the residents of Camden County and Board of Chosen Freeholders, I would like to thank each of you personally for your heroic and outstanding work in Public Safety. Thank you so much.
Frank Lynch said on behalf of himself and Mike Carpenter, I would like to thank the County of Camden and the Freeholders for recognizing us. He said, “For evil to triumph, it only takes good men to stand by”.
Sergeant Holmes said on behalf of the Park Police, he would like to thank the Freeholders for this recognition.
Director Cappelli thanked them for the great job they did.

Director Cappelli continued with the agenda.

RESOLUTION i

i. FIRST READING – RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY SERVING TO AMEND AND RESTATE A GUARANTY RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE OF $14,000,000.00 IN THE GUARANTY BY THE COUNTY OF BONDS OR NOTES ISSUED BY THE CAMDEN COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY IN ORDER TO FINANCE EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY.

(PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2007, 7:00 P.M. CHERRY HILL MUNICIPAL BUILDING, COUNCIL ROOM, 820 MERCER STREET, CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY)

ADOPTION OF FIRST READING- RESOLUTION i

Director Cappelli asked for a motion to adopt on first reading. Freeholder Nash made a motion to adopt on first reading with a second by Freeholder Cream and 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. Deputy Director McDonnell made a motion to adopt the Minutes with a second by Freeholder Nash and on roll call:

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

CORRESPONDENCE

The Director then asked the Clerk of the Board if there was any correspondence. The Clerk answered that there were two items she received.

The Clerk read a note from Harold and Ann Nevins of Berlin thanking the Freeholders for the Senior Citizen Legal Workshop to help prepare Wills.
The Clerk then read an e-mail received from Michael Burke of Voorhees thanking the Freeholders for their update throughout the year regarding services offered. He is disabled and thanked the Freeholders for the Health Fair. He said to keep up the good work.
Director Cappelli noted that the first correspondence referred to the Law clinics that our Surrogate Pat Jones performs. He said if you have a chance to participate in one, it is a great program.

COMPTROLLER

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

The Director announced that the next portion of this meeting will be opened 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.

Christopher Davis of Williamstown, identified himself as PBA 351 State representative and addressed the Freeholders regarding Resolution 42 under personnel actions. He asked if there were any additional staff for the Department of Corrections to replace anyone. Freeholder Ripa responded and said they are not getting any additional staff.
Mr. Davis then asked for an explanation for Resolution 84. Director Cappelli responded and said that this is an Agreement that the County has with the Camden County College for Basic Skills training for inmates. Mr. Davis asked where the funds are coming from for this and the Director responded and said it is coming from a Federal Grant, the Workforce Investment Board grant.
With regard to Resolution 88, Mr. Davis asked for an explanation. Director Cappelli responded and said that is a settlement of a claim for property damage in the amount of $250.00.
With regard to Resolution 89, Mr. Davis asked for an explanation. Director Cappelli responded and said they are workers compensation settlements for two employees. Mr. Davis asked for their names. Director Cappelli said the employees are Timothy Adderly and E.C. Moore.
Mr. Davis then asked how many employees are being hired under Resolution 90. Director Cappelli said there are no hires.
Mr. Davis asked if there were any under Resolution 91. Director Cappelli said there are two in the Prosecutor’s Office. Mr. Davis asked if they are being hired as investigators. The Director responded that they are clerical.

Seeing no one wishing to have further comment, Director Cappelli asked for a motion to close the public hearing. Deputy Director McDonnell made a motion to close the public hearing with a second by Freeholder Nash 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 9 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Nash 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 and Operations) and Amsan Mid-Atlantic for the purchase of janitorial supplies in an amount not to exceed $181.00 – CAF #9900132650.

2. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-24) by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and OTIS Elevator Company for elevator maintenance at various County locations in an amount not to exceed $139,200.00 – CAF #’s 9900133047, 9900133151, 9900133093, 9900133092, 9900133177.

3. Resolution authorizing an award of contract pursuant to the Solicitation of Quotations by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings and Operations) and Simplex Grinnell for fire sprinkler testing in various County buildings in an amount not to exceed $4,800.00 – CAF #9900132455.

4. Resolution authorizing an award of contract pursuant to the Solicitation of Quotations by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings and Operations) and GSI Commerce for the purchase of fitness equipment for County fitness centers in an amount not to exceed $20,922.72 - CAF #9900133188.

5. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (3rd yr. option) by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and MDG Environmental for asbestos consulting services in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 – CAF #9900132589 for $18,000.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and permanent budgets.

6. Resolution authorizing an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and the Parking Authority of the City of Camden for Petit Jury and Grand Jury parking in an amount not to exceed $58,500.00 – CAF #9900133158 for $29,250.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and permanent budgets.

7. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-26) by and between the County of Camden (Division of Graphics) and Presstek, Inc. for provision of tower offset presses in an amount not to exceed $110,444.00 – CAF #9900132988.

8. Resolution reappointing members to the Camden County Construction Board of Appeals.

9. Resolution authorizing a Change Order (No. 1 & Final – Bid B-8) by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and South State, Inc., for milling and resurfacing of Browning Road (CR 669) and Market Street (CR 634), Barrington & Bellmawr Boroughs and Gloucester City for a decrease of $134, 092.52.

Resolution 10 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Rodriguez with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell and on roll call:

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

10. Resolution authorizing a Change Order (No. 2 & Final – Bid B-1) by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and JPC Group, Inc. for the replacement of Good Intent-Lower Landing Bridge (CR 681), Gloucester Twp., Camden County and Washington Twp., Gloucester County for a decrease of $154,097.49.

Resolutions 11 through 31 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Rodriguez with second by Freeholder Nash and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

11. Resolution authorizing an award of contract pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and Churchill Consulting Engineers for the provision of construction management services for the installation of traffic signals in the Twp. of Cherry Hill at Springdale Road and Lark Lane; and Cropwell Road and Rabbit Run Road in an amount not to exceed $58,440.00 - CAF #9900133160.

12. Resolution authorizing the granting of an easement to the Borough of Haddonfield.

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

14. Resolution authorizing an award of contract pursuant to the Solicitation of Quotations by and between the County of Camden (Parks Department) and Modern Concrete for the provision of an outdoor storage building located at the Camden County Boathouse at a cost not to exceed $18,573.36 – CAF #9900132904.

15. Resolution authorizing an amendment to the list of pre-qualified Boathouse Caterers.

16. Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Camden County Boathouse Fee Schedule.

17. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of recommendations from the Open Space Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee relative to Round 8 – Historic Preservation Projects – CAF #’s 9900133001, 9900133002, 9900133003.

18. Resolution authorizing the appointment of a member to the Camden County Open Space Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee.

19. Resolution authorizing the appointment of a member to the Camden County Environmental Commission.

20. Resolution authorizing the appointment of a member to the Camden County Pollution Control Financing Authority.

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

22. Resolution ratifying an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Department of Corrections) and Behavioral Interventions Corporation (State Contract A-49152) for the purchase of electronic monitoring services in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 – PO #132146.

23. Resolution authorizing a lease agreement by and between the County of Camden (Department of Corrections) and South Jersey Port Corporation for the provision of the Home Electronic Detention Services (HEDS) program office space in an amount not to exceed $1,068.00 – CAF #9900132971 for $267.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and permanent budgets.

24. Resolution authorizing an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Sheriff) and Warnock Ford (State Contract A-67129) for the purchase of two (2) 2007 Crown Victoria’s with options in an amount not to exceed $42,634.00 – CAF #’s 9900131419, 9900131420.

25. Resolution authorizing an award of contract ( Bid A-25) by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Sheriff) and Winner Ford for the purchase of two (2) Ford Cargo Vans in an amount not to exceed $41,746.00 – CAF #9900131417.

26. Resolution authorizing an award of contract pursuant to the Solicitation of Quotations by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Sheriff) and Dynamic Imaging for the purchase of video cameras and related equipment in an amount not to exceed 6,379.00 – CAF #9900132334.

27. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application by the County of Camden (Office of the Sheriff) to the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General, for the PictureLink System Upgrade in an amount of $4,798.14.

28. Resolution authorizing an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Sheriff) and Dell Computers (State Contract #A-81247) for the purchase of computer and related equipment in an amount not to exceed $23,518.80 – CAF #9900132333.

29. Resolution ratifying the submission of an application by the County of Camden (Office of the Sheriff) to the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice for the 2007 State Body Armor Replacement Fund.

30. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application by the County of Camden (Office of the Prosecutor) to the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) Grant in the amount of $52,988.00.

31. Resolution authorizing the adoption of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Resolution 32 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Greco with second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call:

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

32. Resolution authorizing an agreement by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and the Camden County Fire Chiefs and Fire Officers Association to provide EMS training for the Year 2007 at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00 – CAF #9900133005.

Resolutions 33 through 49 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Greco with second by Deputy Director McDonnell and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

33. Resolution authorizing a Change Order (No. 1) by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and BCI Communications for additional foundation and waveguide work for the construction of the Lattice Telecommunications Tower in an amount not to exceed $6,860.79 – CAF #9900132873.

34. Resolution authorizing an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and Garden State Highway Products for the provision of highway traffic safety signs in an amount not to exceed $1,075.00 – CAF #9900133040.

35. Resolution authorizing an award of contract pursuant to a publicly advertised Solicitation of Quotations by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and Cross Current Corp. for the modification of the records management system at the Camden County Communications Center in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 - CAF #9900133071.

36. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-27) by and between the County of Camden (Youth Center) and Miller Auto Leasing for the provision of two (2) 2008 Ford Focus Sedans in an amount not to exceed $311.00 per month per vehicle – CAF #9900133046 for $1,866.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of the 2008, 2009, and 2010 temporary and permanent budgets.

37. Resolution authorizing an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Youth Center) and Amsan, Inc. for the purchase of janitorial supplies in an amount not to exceed $1,175.65 – CAF #’s 9900132651, 9900132652.

38. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement by and between the County of Camden and the County of Burlington for detention of female juveniles. CAF #9900133012.

39. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement by and between the County of Camden and the County of Cumberland for detention of female juveniles. CAF #9900132907.

40. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement by and between the County of Camden and the County of Gloucester for detention of female juveniles. CAF #9900132903.

41. Resolution amending the Agreement by and between the County of Camden and the FMBA.

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

43. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of the County Environmental Health Act (CEHA) ’07 in an amount of $33,948.00.

44. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of the Medical Reserve Corps Grant in an amount of $10,000.00.

45. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of the Non-Public Schools Nursing Program ’07 – ’08 in an amount of $707,973.33.

46. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Grant ’07 – ’08 in an amount of $61,778.00.

47. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) and various Camden County Boards of Education for the provision of school health nursing services to non-public schools from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.

48. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services; Office of Emergency Management), and the Camden County Technical Schools for the provision of essential public health services.

49. Resolution authorizing a six (6) month extension of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection County Environmental Health Act (CEHA) Grant provisions.

Resolution 50 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Rodriguez with a second by Freeholder Nash and on roll call:

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

50. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (2nd year option) by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) and Countywide Animal Control Services for the provision of animal control services to various Camden County Municipalities in an amount not to exceed $240,000.00 – CAF #9900132703.

Resolutions 51 through 62 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Rodriguez with second by Freeholder Cream and on
roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

51. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (3rd year option - Bid A-25) by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) and Senior Citizens United Community Services, Inc. (SCUCS) for the provision of senior citizen medical transportation services in an amount not to exceed $577,578.00 – CAF #9900132744 for $224,845.75. Balance of funds is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and permanent budgets.

52. Resolution authorizing the execution of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Release Form by the County of Camden pursuant to the Oil Pollution Act (33 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) and authorization for reimbursement of clean up funds to various County municipalities.

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

54. Resolution re-appointing the Camden County Treasurer.

55. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of the Workfirst New Jersey ’07 – ’08 Program in an amount of $7,486,005.00.

56. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of the Workfirst New Jersey ’07 –’08 TANF Work Verification in an amount of $101,198.00.

57. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for provision of the Sharing Available Resources Efficiently (SHARE) Grant ‘06 – ‘09 in an amount of $300,000.00.

58. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for provision of the Emergency Shelter Grant ’07 – ’08 in an amount of $113,117.00.

59. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for provision of the Home Investment Partnership ’07 –’08 Program in an amount of $1,267,105.00.

60. Resolution authorizing the transfer of Community Development Program Income to the Community Development Home Improvement Program in the amount of $75,094.00

61. Resolution amending Camden County Policy & Procedure No. 143.0.

62. Resolution amending Resolution #76 approved on July 18, 2007 to correct a typographical error.

Resolution 63 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

63. Resolution authorizing the County of Camden to establish a Commodity Resale System and to enter into commodity resale agreements with other contracting units.

Resolutions 64 and 65 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Rodriguez with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

64. Resolution authorizing the transfer of a computer by the County of Camden to the Camden County Improvement Authority.

65. Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Camden, New Jersey providing the consent of the County to (I) the issuance by the Camden County Improvement Authority of its Cherry Hill Township guaranteed lease revenue bonds (Cherry Hill Township Recreational Facilities Project), series 2007 for the purpose of financing improvements to recreational facilities at the Chapel Avenue Park and the Decou Sports Complex, each in the Township of Cherry Hill, County of Camden, New Jersey, (II) the execution and delivery of certain agreements in connection therewith and (III) certain other matters related thereto and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-56.

Resolution 66 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

66. Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Camden, New Jersey declaring its official intent to reimburse expenditures for project costs from proceeds of debt obligations, such project costs relating to various capital improvements to the Blackwood Campus of the Camden County College.

Resolutions 67 through 77 were adopted upon motion by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

67. Resolution authorizing an agreement by and between the County of Camden and the South Jersey Port Corporation for a payment in lieu of taxes for the year 2007, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 12:11A-20.

68. Resolution ratifying the extension of dates of the Project Development Agreement by and between the County of Camden, the City of Camden Redevelopment Authority, the Camden Redevelopment Agency, the New Jersey Economic Development Agency, and Campbell Soup Company.

69. Resolution authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Services Agreement by and between the County of Camden and the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority for the provision of utility work, pursuant to the Project Development Agreement for the expansion of Campbell Soup Company.

70. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement by and between the County of Camden and the City of Camden for the shared provision of tasks and funding, pursuant to the Project Development Agreement for the expansion of Campbell Soup Company.

71. Resolution authorizing award of contracts (2nd year option) to various approved vendors for the provision of emergency shelter beds as directed by the New Jersey Family Court.

72. Resolution authorizing an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Clerk) and County Business Systems for copier equipment repairs, parts and maintenance in an amount not to exceed $728.98 – CAF #9900133007.

73. Resolution authorizing two Agreements by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Clerk) and Lanier Worldwide (Ricoh) (State Contract A-64043) for the lease and maintenance of five (5) copier/printers in an amount not to exceed $47,985.00, and for the purchase, pursuant to a Solicitation of Quotations, for a Book Finishing Unit in an amount not to exceed $10,068.00 – CAF #9900133243.

74. Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Clerk) and County Business Systems for the purchase of a Data Load module to record, index and scan documents, funded through the State of NJ PARIS Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 – CAF #9900133218.

75. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-28) by and between the County of Camden and Color Source LLC for the printing and mailing of various Camden County publications in an amount not to exceed $123,436.00 - CAF #’s 9900133236, 9900133232 for $61,718.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and permanent budgets.

76. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (2nd year option, Bid A-38) by and between the County of Camden (Division of Special Events) and Wizzard’s Festival of Fun, Inc. for the provision of services for the Camden County’s Veteran Family Appreciation Day in an amount not to exceed $66,465.00 – CAF #9900132960.

77. Resolution ratifying an award of contract (2nd year option, Bid A-42), and authorizing an award of contract (3rd year option) by and between the County of Camden and Allstate Business Archives, LLC in an amount not to exceed $100,270.75 – CAF #9900132958 for $68,547.79. Balance of funding is contingent upon receipt of grant funds.

Resolution 78 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Nash with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call:

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

78. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Phase II) pursuant to a publicly advertised Request for Proposals by and between the County of Camden and Bach Associates for the provision of a study and analysis of a centralized archives and records storage center as funded through the State of New Jersey PARIS Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 - CAF #9900133083.

Resolutions 79 through 83 were adopted upon motion by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

79. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the 3rd year PARIS Grant award in an amount of $772,901.00.

80. Resolution authorizing an amendment to Lease Agreements by and between the County of Camden and Paramount Properties Group L.L.C. to reflect a change of ownership.

81. Resolution authorizing an award of contract pursuant to a Solicitation of Quotations by and between the County of Camden (Department of Economic & Workforce Development) and Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company for the provision of employee group term life insurance policies at a cost not to exceed $13,765.80 – CAF #9900132842 for $10,324.35. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and permanent budgets.

82. Resolution authorizing an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Department of Economic & Workforce Development) and the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission to provide Workforce Investment Act Youth Services to 40 eligible adjudicated youth at a cost not to exceed $60,653.00 – CAF #9900132850.

83. Resolution authorizing award of contracts pursuant to a publicly advertised Request for Proposals by and between the County of Camden (Department of Economic & Workforce Development) and various approved vendors for the provision of outreach and support services, community work experience, job skills training, and related services. Funding is contingent upon passage of a Chapter 159 Resolution.

Resolutions 84 and 85 were adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Rodriguez with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call:

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

84. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement by and between the County of Camden (Department of Economic & Workforce Development) and Camden County College for the provision of basic skills training for 30 adult residents of the Camden County Corrections Facility in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 – CAF #9900132854.

85. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding, including Partner Resource Share Agreements, between the Camden County Workforce Investment Board, the Partners of the Camden County One Stop System, the Camden County One Stop Operator and the Camden County Fiscal Agent for the period ending June 30, 2007.

Resolutions 86 through 90 were adopted upon motion by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

86. Resolution re-appointing the Camden County Administrator.

87. Resolution authorizing the re-appointment of members to the Camden County Workforce Investment Board.

88. Resolution authorizing General Liability settlements.

89. Resolution authorizing Worker Compensation settlements.

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

Resolution 91 – Freeholder Nash made a motion with no second - the resolution fails.

91. Resolution acknowledging personnel actions requested by or on behalf of constitutional or statutory offices.

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

Margaret Jackson of Lindenwold addressed the Freeholder Board with regard to housing for the mentally ill. Ms. Jackson asked if there was anything that local government or Camden County has in place addressing housing for the mentally ill. She said she knows that when Mr. Codey was Acting Governor he appropriated money for housing of the mentally ill and she asked what happened to that money. She said she asked that question to many organizations.
Director Cappelli responded and said the County is trying to play an aggressive role in not only housing but all kinds of services for the mentally ill. He said we have the Health Services Center at Lakeland, which houses and treats the mentally ill. The Director said we also disburse on a yearly basis a large sum of money to a group called CPAC. He said what CPAC does is make decisions on behalf of the Board of Freeholders as to what different social programs should be supported in the community, what non-profits should be supported. The Director said he knows that CPAC does funnel many of the County funds to organizations that assist with the mentally ill. He said we also have begun instituting what is known as the CIT program which is a program that was originally organized in Memphis, Tennessee, where we are able to divert mentally ill individuals from the Criminal Justice System into treatment and housing. He said we are actually the first County in the Northeast region to begin doing that. He said there is a pilot program that we began with Collingswood and we are looking to expand that in many other municipalities. He said Police Officers from throughout the County are very interested in assisting us in that matter.
Freeholder Rodriguez explained that the County has the Mental Health Task Force, which oversees the CIT initiative which is providing treatment to prevent people from ending up in jail in search of mental health care. Freeholder Rodriguez said as a result of that, we work together with the Police Department. We have a clinic in Cherry Hill where we treat triage patients, people from the public, and help them find treatment. She said this is a pilot program that we are planning on expanding as part of the Mental Health Task Force. She said we are also looking at other issues. She said we are going to be looking at the dual problems of mental health with drug abuse and they are also going to look at youth suicide, which has been increasing in the community. Freeholder Rodriguez further advised that we have been very aggressively looking at the issues of mental health. She said as the Director said the housing issue is being addressed through agencies throughout the community, which we help to fund through CPAC.
Ms. Jackson asked for someone’s card to keep in touch with them about this issue. Freeholder Rodriguez told her to see Cathy Gavin, one of the County’s Deputy Administrators, who is also the County’s Co-Chair for the Mental Health Task Force, and Cathy will keep Ms. Jackson informed. Mr. Jackson thanked the Freeholders for their time.

John Reinmuth, of Monroeville, identified himself as PBA 277 President, Sheriff’s Department, and addressed the Freeholders. Mr. Reimuth thanked Director Cappelli and County Administrator Ross Angilella for keeping a promise that they gave the Officers and the Local that they would select a candidate and endorse to get elected someone who cares and you did that. He said, “Thank you”. He said currently our Department is moving in the right direction. It is better than where it was. He said we give credit where credit is due and that starts with this Freeholder Board and also with the Sheriff. Mr. Reimuth said he has over 21 years in Law Enforcement and the concern that he has is from misinformation. He said he doesn’t believe it was wrongly put out there, he believes it has been information that has been given to important people and then they convey it. He said this misconception is that most of the 4,000 people that are on probation are low-level offenders. Mr. Reimuth said he speaks from experience when he says this. He said they are not just normal people who made mistakes that are trying to get their lives together. The reality is they, as probationers, have already completed a State sentence, a parole and then they will report back on Probation because they cannot live within society’s rules. He said the crimes they commit; they commit because that is what they do, they are repeat offenders. He said he did not get his OPRA requests in time for this meeting tonight with the hard facts but he did do a lot of research and it really is historical that criminals are just repeat offenders and what it comes down to is that their criminal histories are murder, rape, arson, theft, burglary, and carjacking. He said once they have paid their debt to society, fulfilled their obligation, they are off of parole, then they get back into society. Then, if they make mistakes, they receive Probation and they go to the Probation Department. He said it is like ISP having 84% failure rate, he knows that because he deals with it on a daily basis. He said he doesn’t know what the failure rate is for Probation but there is a failure rate. Mr. Reimuth said there is a tier rating – Tier I register with the Police Department; Tier II register with Police Department, Youth Schools, and Youth Sports Associations; Tier III register with Police Department, School, Youth Associations, Churches and the Public in general. He said historically Wednesdays are the days when all Megan’s Law offenders are scheduled to report to Probation. He said the proposed complex is just a short walk from Camden Catholic High School, Bishop Eustace High School and not too far from the new housing development at the former Garden State Racetrack. He said the only bus stop the Probationers will have will be right in front of the King of Pizza, which leaves about just under a half mile walk from where they will dropped off by public transportation to where they must report. Mr. Reimuth said in his over 20 years working experience, this simply gives these predators a very good view of a target-rich environment. He said we must remember that this still is a free society and that they must be allowed to walk freely among us but based on his experience; he feels they are also gathering intelligence on what they do. Megan’s Law is and must be stringent because there is no absolute way to change these people. He said what he has experienced they are looking for different ways to do things. He said he has read books and a predator never hunts where he eats and lives, he hunts out of his jurisdiction by car or by bus. He said what he will do is go hunt and then go back so he will not draw attention to himself. He said this location, which is proposed is an opportunity and a target rich environment and, in his opinion, what they are doing is intelligence work while they are freely walking from the bus stop to where they are going. Mr. Reimuth said there is another misconception that is about to happen.
Director Cappelli interjected and said there is a five minute limit and said Mr. Reimuth is welcome to come back and speak later.
Director Cappelli said he would like to respond and said he wholeheartedly disagrees with what Mr. Reimuth said so far. The Director said that he is dead wrong about the type of people who are on Probation. The Director said Mr. Reimuth is absolutely dead wrong! Director Cappelli said he spent 15 years as a Municipal Prosecutor and as part of the Criminal Justice System, including doing criminal defense work, I can tell you that you are just absolutely wrong on your assessment of people who are reporting to Probation. Director Cappelli asked Mr. Reimuth if he knew the percentage of how many people on Probation are actually juveniles. Director Cappelli said about 25% are actually juveniles; about 66% live in the suburbs to begin with and all we are doing is creating a suburban Justice Complex in a building, which already has governmental use. He said it is a building that already houses Department of Public Safety from the State of New Jersey. He said it is a building that will have members of the Sheriff’s Department, who he thinks will add a certain sense of security to that building. The Director asked if Mr. Reimuth disagreed with that. Mr. Reimuth did not disagree with that assessment. The Director said he suspects it will be a sense of security because there are Sheriff’s Officers who we locate in that building. Director Cappelli said in the current building where the Probation Department is, there is a Daycare Center in that same building. He said there has never been a problem with that Daycare Center. The Director said this is simply another governmental use in a governmental building. He said, in fact, in that building there is the Division of Motor Vehicles. He said the people who are on Probation when they go to renew their license, go to that building anyway. It is a building where they already go. He said it is no different than the Cherry Hill Mall. He said as you walk in the Cherry Hill Mall, there are many people on Probation. The Director said he knows that – he said he is not sure whether Mr. Reimuth is letting his Union duties and obligations somehow stir up the public or the Board but the Director said you have a misplaced sense of judgment on this issue. You are dead wrong! The Director said he is not sure why Mr. Reimuth is trying to stir up the public in this manner. He said this will be an absolutely safe facility. He said that Mr. Reimuth’s boss has indicated that he will provide the security to make sure it is and the Director said that he has a lot of faith in his boss and the Director said he thought Mr. Reimuth did as well. The Director said perhaps you can trust his judgment as well. The Director said this location is nowhere near any residences. He said it is separated from any residential neighborhoods by either woods or highways or substantial obstacles that would prevent anybody from walking away. The Director said in the current location where the County has Probation in Camden City, a building where Probation workers are currently being forced to work in third world nation type conditions because of the condition of the building permitted by the landlord; your fellow workers in Probation are subject to health hazards and safety hazards on a daily basis. The Director said we are going to give them a good, clean healthy work environment. The Director said he is not sure why he objects to that and not sure why Mr. Reimuth is here doing this tonight but all I can say to you is that you are dead wrong. The Director said a little bit later, you will have another five minutes. Thank you.

Christopher Davis of Williamstown, identified himself as a PBA 351 State representative and addressed the Freeholders once again and introduced the State’s Local President Walter Radlinger, Officer Greg Wade, Assistant Vice President, and Officer Robert Parker. He said we stand before you because we are in need of a meeting with the Freeholder Director to discuss issues and would like a meeting to be scheduled as expeditiously as possible. Mr. Davis said members of their Department said they have three questions about what the Freeholders’ plans are for the future about moving the Corrections Facility from the City of Camden and if so, where is it going to be located. He said their members have heard various rumors. The second question is they have heard that it is the Freeholder Board’s intention to deduct a third pension payment in violation of the Sheriff’s Department contract. He said they attempted to solve this matter through the Warden as well as the Labor Relations Department. Mr. McPeak interjected and said we are moving forward with the Plan. Mr. Davis said the third question is that we write grievances directed to Warden Taylor, however, he said the Warden has designated the President of the Sub- Association of their Local to answer their grievances. He said answers to grievances are in direct violation of the PBA bylaws. He said he would like some answers to these questions. The Director responded and said he is not sure what the third question is – is it the third practice you mentioned. Mr. Davis said he would like the Warden to answer the grievances himself; Warden Owens did that in the past. The Director said we will look into that and discuss it with the Warden but he believes that it is up to the Warden’s discretion. The Director said he is not prepared to answer that question and doesn’t know if anyone else is able to answer that question. The Director said he will look into it and when we meet (which he believes a meeting is tentatively scheduled) we will talk about that. Director Cappelli said with regard to moving the jail, quite frankly, we have no plans right now. He said we are going to be exploring several different options but he said we certainly believe the revitalization of Camden City cannot take place when there are two jails in downtown Camden City on some of the most valuable and economically stimulating properties in the City. He said at this point, we have no specific plan; we just announced not too long ago, that we will begin looking at ways to do that. He said right now, there is no plan. Mr. Davis asked if any of their plans involve privatization. The Director said right now we have no plans; we will explore different options. We have no plans.
Mr. Davis said he had another question and said some time ago in June 2005; Freeholder Ripa addressed their lineups along with their previous President replacing Officers as they left. He said we have budgeted a number; however, the County has not replaced those officers with new officers with the exception of a few officers. The Director responded and said two years ago there was a different situation in the jail. He said he can’t speak for Freeholder Ripa but certainly at that time we were battling populations of around 2,000 inmates. He said he knows we are now down to just over 1,600 and have been as low as 1,400. The Director said that is probably part of the reason that we have not hired at the pace we have in the past. Mr. Davis asked if there is any plan in the future for replacements of all promotions for Deputy Wardens. The Director said that will be an ongoing review between the Warden, Freeholder Ripa and Ross Angilella.

State PBA President Walt Radlinger addressed the Freeholders and said he has a question regarding the budget. He said the County is budgeted for 267 officers and we are down to 255, which means we are 12 officers light. He said his question is how can we be budgeted for that and where is that money going if we are budgeted for that at the beginning of the fiscal year, how come we cannot have those 12 officers to replenish up to our budget. That is our question. The Director said any money that is not spent goes back to the general budget; back to the taxpayers. Mr. Radlinger wants to know if there is a need for 267 why are we not up to that number. Director Cappelli said obviously there has been an assessment performed that the need right now is not for 267. He said the population of the jail is in flux as Mr. Radlinger knows. The Director said we always budget for a few more officers in case there is a need. The Director further stated the population has been reduced drastically over the past couple of years and that is why the budget number is not the number we currently have hired.

Council President Richard Roach addressed the Freeholders and said he would like to thank the Freeholders for the Summer Concert Series, which has been a big success in the Borough of Lindenwold. He said he would like to thank the Freeholders, especially the Parks Department. He said we have over 4,000 people attending; there were vintage cars and the parking lot was filled. He said he hopes they keep it up; on Mondays and Tuesdays they have a series for the kids. Director Cappelli said the Special Events Program this summer has just been outstanding and he said we have so many events and activities of a family nature, it just continues to grow and grow. He said it is a real tribute to Roland Traynor, who runs Special Events and all of his staff. The Director said these people basically give up their summer in order to provide family activities and entertainment for Camden County. He said it grows every year. He said it grows because they want it to grow and it is a great way to serve the residents. The Director thanked the Councilman for making their Amphitheater available. He said it is a great location. Councilman Roach said on behalf of Mayor and Council, we want to recognize the Public Events Committee and the Parks Department for the great job they do.

Mayor DeLucca addressed the Freeholders and thanked them for coming to Lindenwold. He said he had a piece of trivia – how many municipalities surround the Borough of Lindenwold. The Mayor answered and said ten municipalities. The Mayor said Lindenwold is the center of Camden County and in the heart of Camden County. He said we are very proud of that and we host the best Communications Center in South Jersey and Public Works Department. The Mayor said in saying all of that, he would like to say something personal about something that happened several months ago. He said he was at a fatal fire in Laurel Springs, as a firefighter. He said a guy with crazy looking boots, helmet and a jacket came up to support all the firefighters involved in this fatality and that guy was Freeholder Ripa. He said for all the firefighters in our area, I would like to personally thanked Freeholder Ripa for coming out and thanked the volunteer firefighters. He welcomed everyone to Lindenwold.
Director Cappelli and Freeholder Ripa thanked the Mayor for his kind words.

Eugene Kent of Lindenwold addressed the Freeholders and said he is a County Commissioner of the Human Relations Commission and as a Commissioner he wanted to let everyone know that they are having an International Night 2007 on Monday, September 17, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. He said the Camden County Commissioners are hosting this function for diversity for the County of Camden. He said he just wanted to make a public announcement that this is something they are hoping that Camden County’s best foot can be put forward in showing Camden County’s diversity whether it is ethnic or cultural, whatever it is, whatever you represent within the Camden County area, you are welcome. Director Cappelli interjected and said they will post this information on the website. Mr. Kent urged everyone to take advantage of this because this is an opportunity to put Camden County’s best foot forward.
Director Cappelli thanked Mr. Kent and all the members of the HRC for all their hard work throughout the year especially with this project. He said we will publicize it.
Mr. Kent thanked the Freeholders for allowing him to participate in the framework for the HRC to put into place, especially on the County level. He said our charge is to bring the best that we can possibly bring into the districts within Camden County. He said look out for us and don’t take us as a threat; we are looking out for the best interests of Camden County.

Juanita Blocker of Lindenwold addressed the Freeholders and said initially prior to the meeting; she raised an issue which is of concern to most people living in Lindenwold. The reason she is bringing it to the attention of the Freeholders is because they are talking about their efforts in revitalization. She works in Camden City and also in Camden County for awhile and she has seen the efforts of revitalization in Camden City. She said one of the things she noted is that this particular area of Lindenwold has gone down. Ms. Blocker said when she first came to the area; she moved to Lindenwold in 1979 and then moved away. She said when she wanted to come back, the realtor said you don’t want to come back to Lindenwold, Lindenwold has gone down hill. She said after she came back she did see a concern about crime due to substance abuse. Ms. Blocker said she was head of DYFS for the County and is concerned about the impact of Megan’s Law. Ms. Blocker asked for a brief statement about what is being done to address these issues. She would like people to pay more attention and it is sad to see neighborhoods go down and she hopes we can do more revitalization in Lindenwold as well.
Director Cappelli said that Mayor DeLucca has reached out for our assistance with regard to helping Lindenwold in its redevelopment efforts and we certainly provide any efforts we can. He said for her to feel free to talk outside to the Mayor and Police Chief about it. The Director said he is certain the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office will help in any way with any crime prevention.

John Reimuth returned to address the Freeholders once again. He said he would like to bring two points of order. Mr. Reimuth said just three months ago a low-level Tier III Megan offender who was considered non-violent, had to be arrested. After this man’s arrest, we had to put one officer out on permanent disability and another Officer now has to routinely take tests because of AIDS because of the background of the probationer. It isn’t as peaceful as it is being displayed. Mr. Reimuth said his reason here is for no other reason than his own moral obligation, his sworn duty to make sure that information that he knows is true is out there. Secondly, he said he doesn’t have anything other to say than this, I don’t know where to put them; these people deserve a second chance like he deserves a second chance but this is not a good spot. Director Cappelli asked, “Who are these people, who are you referring to?” The Director said do you mean the people who have been through the criminal justice system and Judges and Prosecutors who have decided that these people shouldn’t be in jail, perhaps they should just be on Probation because they are minor level offenders. He said these are the people who go to the Cherry Hill Mall every day; these are the people who renew their license at the DMV, the same building in which we are putting Probation. The Director said this is why this is a non-event, Mr. Reimuth. You are making a mountain out of a molehill. Mr. Reimuth said he hopes he is totally wrong and that the Director is totally right. I truly do!

There being no further public comments, Deputy Director McDonnell made a motion to close the public portion with a second by Freeholder Nash.

The Director then called upon the Freeholders for their comments.

Freeholder Cream thanked Mayor DeLucca and members of Council for their hospitality and inviting the Freeholders to Lindenwold to bring government to the people. The Freeholder said she wanted everyone to know that she moved closer to Lindenwold and is now a resident of Berlin. She said she figured she would start at the top and move down in her later years. She said she has enjoyed being in this part of the County. Everyone has been very kind to her and she thinks that this area along with Berlin and all the other smaller municipalities down here are going to be the Cherry Hills and the Voorhees in years to come. She said there is a lot of building going on down here; people are moving, stores are coming and she said she knows that they are going to need a lot of help to bring Lindenwold where you would like it to be. Freeholder Cream said she reads in the paper the kinds of things the town is doing and she said they can count on the Freeholder Board to assist you. It is not easy. All of us have a part to play in the rebirth of places that have gone down. It is up to all of us to try to bring it back up again. Freeholder Cream thanked them for what they are doing.

Freeholder Nash thanked Mayor and Council for their hospitality and also thanked them for housing the County’s Public Works and the County’s Public Safety Department, especially the 9-1-1 facility, which the Mayor referenced. Freeholder Nash said it is a great place to house those functions in the County and I wanted you to know how much we appreciate Lindenwold being the host of the Communications Center. Freeholder Nash then congratulated Ross Angilella who was reappointed as County Administrator. He said for those who work day to day in the County and there are many County employees here tonight, you know how hard and diligent Ross works. He said everybody has an enormous amount of respect for the kind of work that he does and if the residents knew the effort this man puts into each and every minute of the day in trying to save taxpayers’ money each and every second of the day, they would applaud this vote as well. Congratulations, Ross, and to everyone have a good evening.

Freeholder Ripa thanked Mayor DeLucca and Council for their hospitality and thanked all the County employees for all they do each and every day for the residents of the County. Freeholder Ripa said there are so many of them out there that are unsung heroes – our Sheriff’s Officers, our Sheriff’s Department, Prosecutor’s Office, and Park Police. There are so many of them who do so much each and every day and I want to thank all of them for all that they do. He thanked all the aides and secretaries; they do so much and obviously a lot of times are unseen and unheard. Thank you for what you do each and every day.

Freeholder Rodriguez thanked Mayor and Council for the warm reception. She thanked all the County employees for all their hard work. Freeholder Rodriguez also acknowledged that this is Lactation Awareness Month and would like to recognize the County’s WIC office and send them a cheer because they do such an extraordinary job in reaching out to the Community and helping young women, poor women, educating them about nutrition and very much motivating individuals and educating them about the benefits of lactation as a mode of nursing their children. She thanked everyone for coming and wished everyone a nice night.

Deputy Director McDonnell thanked Mayor DeLucca and Council for having the Freeholders here. The Deputy Director said he thinks everyone in Lindenwold should know what an aggressive advocate you have in Mayor DeLucca. The Deputy Director said recently the Mayor came to a meeting in Camden City with Director Cappelli and himself and the Mayor came in with outrageous things he wanted the Freeholders to do for Lindenwold; we were appalled by the requests but by the end of the meeting we had agreed to do all eight. He is a great advocate! We are very glad to be here and thank you for having us.

Freeholder Greco thanked Mayor DeLucca and Council for their hospitality and thanked them for being their landlord for Public Works. He said we really appreciate that. Freeholder Greco congratulated Carl Githens, Employee of the Month. Freeholder Greco said he would also like to acknowledge the fine work of all the County employees that work for us everyday. The Freeholder said he enjoys jazz and he really has appreciated the Concert Series in Wiggins Park and also the Concert Series throughout all of Camden County, including the wonderful facility here in Lindenwold. Freeholder Greco thanked everyone and wished everyone a wonderful evening.

Director Cappelli thanked Mayor DeLucca. He said Mayor DeLucca is the type of Mayor who takes on the hardest problems that exist. Director Cappelli said he has been serving on the 9-1-1 Committee looking into replacing our existing 9-1-1 communication system for the past three years. He said that is a committee that we put together of Fire, Police, EMS, elected officials; all with the same common goal of making our communications system the best it can be for the safety of our residents and Public Safety employees. The Director said the Mayor has also taken on the issue of the Animal Shelter, which believe it or not is one of the touchiest issues you can have as an elected official dealing with animals. He said Mayor DeLucca has taken that very sensitive problem on as well. Director Cappelli thanked Mayor DeLucca for all the extra work that he does on behalf of the County. Director Cappelli then congratulated Ross Angilella and David McPeak. Ross is reappointed as the Administrator and David is reappointed as the Treasurer. He said both of these gentlemen do an outstanding job day in and day out protecting the taxpayers of Camden County and making sure that we don’t spend a dime more than we have to at a time when property taxes seem to be going up and up; the County tax rate has been going down and down and we actually reduced our levy over the past year. The Director thanked all the employees of Camden County for the hard work that they do day in and day out on behalf of the residents.

There being no further business, Freeholder Greco made a motion to adjourn with a second by Freeholder Cream at 8:30 p.m. and all Freeholders present voted aye.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Szczesniewski
Clerk of the Board