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

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 Pastor Ken Scott of Victorious Faith Christian Center of Winslow to come forward.

Director Cappelli then called upon Danielle Geoffry and Girl Scout Troops 643, 725 and 910 to lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Director Cappelli asked Phylicia Brathwaite of Winslow Township High School Concert Choir to come forward to sing the National Anthem.
Director Cappelli commended Phylicia Brathwaite on her beautiful voice and thanked the Girl Scouts for participating in the meeting.

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 Township of Winslow. 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 Winslow Township this evening. The Director commended Mayor Metzner and members of the Township Committee for the outstanding work that they do. He said they have a very difficult job in Winslow since only 20 percent of the town is not subject to the Pinelands restrictions. He said the Mayor and Council have a tough job trying to develop and generate new ratables to try to keep taxes down as much as possible. The Director said that they do an outstanding job and he said he knows the future holds a lot of opportunity once the moratoriums are lifted and sewer service is available in Winslow. The Director said if there is anyway the Board of Freeholders can help them in their future endeavors, he wanted her to let them know and the Freeholders will be glad to assist them.

PRESENTATION

Director Cappelli said we also have a presentation for Winslow Township. He said Freeholder Nash is holding a check which is a reward to the residents of Winslow for their hard work in recycling. The Director advised that over the past year, Winslow has recycled 816 tons of paper, 1,317 tons of commingled glass, metal and plastic bottles. He said because of those outstanding efforts and the Township’s leadership, the Board is able to give them a rebate tonight to Winslow Township in the amount of $21,765.00.
Mayor Metzner thanked the Freeholders on behalf of Winslow Township and welcomed the Board and everyone this evening. Mayor Metzner said she remembers when Freeholder Nash was the Freeholder Director and said she always felt he had quite a sharp sense of humor but after hearing Freeholder Director Cappelli this evening, she thinks David Letterman has a real problem and doesn’t know it! Mayor Metzner said they appreciate the meetings coming to the various municipalities throughout the County. She said she thinks it is important that people are aware of what we all are doing at our level and the County. The Mayor said we really appreciate the Freeholders coming to Winslow and appreciate the Freeholders continuing to work with the governing body as they have in the past.

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 that is deserving of recognition and also some small financial support. Director Cappelli said that the Mayor and Township Committee have nominated the DOT (Dreams of Tomorrow) Organization, Inc. to receive recognition and a small gift from the Freeholder Board. Director Cappelli called upon Bobby Harris, Founder of DOT to come forward. Director Cappelli then explained that the DOT Organization was founded to address the emerging community concerns relating to the youth and their families by heightening awareness. He said, this organization was founded by Mr. Harris and it strives to offer a multitude of services while mentoring at-risk youth. The Director said he knows their services are greatly appreciated by the residents and the governing body in Winslow. Director Cappelli presented Mr. Harris with a small donation from the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Mr. Harris welcomed everyone and said first he would like to give honor to God for being here today. He said that was his best blessing today. Mr. Harris thanked the community and the Mayor for acknowledging his organization is doing something in the community and that we are committed to our community. He said we love Winslow Township and we will do everything that we can to enhance the Township and the growth of the kids. Mr. Harris on behalf of the DOT organization which is Dreams of Tomorrow will fight very hard for our kids because they are our dreams for tomorrow. He thanked everyone once again and said they need all the support they can receive.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Freeholder Ripa said as is the practice of the Board of Chosen Freeholders that each one of the Freeholders in a number of their departments chooses an outstanding employee of the month. Freeholder Ripa said he has the honor of calling upon Robert Vesci of the Camden County Park Police to come forward.
Freeholder Ripa said Officer Robert Vesci comes from a Law Enforcement family and has been employed by the Camden County Park Police since May of 1990. Freeholder Ripa said since being hired Officer Vesci has been assigned to the Patrol Division and has been appointed to the Traffic Safety Unit. Freeholder Ripa said that Officer Vesci received his Associates degree in Criminal Justice through Camden County College and while doing so he became a radar instructor, accident investigator, abandoned vehicle officer and a child safety seat technician. Freeholder Ripa said shortly after Officer Vesci was hired, he helped establish the Law Enforcement Torch Run which helps benefit Special Olympics. He said originally the Torch Run began at the LARC School in Bellmawr and continued down the White Horse Pike ending in Camden. He said today the Torch Run has grown in size starting in Atlantic City and ending in Camden. Freeholder Ripa further advised that on September 9, 2002, Officer Vesci received reports of a male threatening to commit suicide. Upon arrival, Officer Vesci found a victim extremely distraught over family problems and was holding a knife in his left hand stating that the voices were telling him to kill himself. Officer Vesci engaged in conversation with the victim and negotiated with him and finally the victim turned the knife over to Officer Vesci. Freeholder Ripa said Officer Vesci’s actions were paramount in resolving this crisis. In 2005, Officer Vesci was chosen to be the Co-coordinator of the Camden County Park Police Crime Prevention Unit. He said the Crime Prevention Unit attends many County functions which include the Annual Women’s Health Conference, Senior Citizens Flu Shot events, Child Safety Seat inspections and monthly Freeholder meetings. Freeholder Ripa said Officer Vesci is always willing to lend a helping hand. He said in the past, he has always volunteered his own time to work evenings and events, including the Freeholder meetings. Freeholder Ripa said that Officer Vesci is an excellent role model, not only for his Department and peers, but for the countless children he is able to interact with through his various community outreach endeavors. Freeholder Ripa said on behalf of the entire County Board of Freeholders, he would like to personally thank Officer Vesci for his professionalism and his dedication. Freeholder Ripa then presented him with a clock and a savings bond. Freeholder Ripa said again, thank you for all that you do; we appreciate it.
Officer Vesci thanked Freeholder Ripa and the entire Board for this recognition.

COMMUNITY AWARD

Freeholder Rodriguez called upon Kathy Maguire and her husband to come forward. Freeholder Rodriguez said tonight we are going to be giving the Community Award to Kathy Maguire. She said Kathy moved to Camden County for love. The Freeholder said Kathy having met the love of her life, Gary Maguire, in her native Ohio they married and moved to Winslow. Kathy shares a love of animals and a desire to guard them from harm. Freeholder Rodriguez said that Kathy is President of New Jersey Aid for Animals, a non-profit organization that answers calls from residents who have animal issues, whether it is a stray or pets that are neglected through lack of money or lack of knowledge, Kathy steps in with information, assistance and cash (much of her own). Freeholder Rodriguez said it is Kathy’s game so they use her rules and her No.1 rule is spay and neuter your pets. Freeholder Rodriguez said Kathy is deserving of this award for her unbelievable dedication. She said animals cannot speak up for themselves so she does it for them. Freeholder Rodriguez said on behalf of the entire Board of Freeholders, we present this Proclamation to you. The Freeholder then read the Proclamation.

Ms. Maguire welcomed everyone. She introduced her husband, Gary, who she said works tirelessly with her all the time. She said if she gets a call at 10:00 p.m. at night from a resident in Camden City with a sick animal, he gets in the car and takes her down to Camden. She said he helps her on the weekends outside scrubbing cages and litter boxes. Kathy said she really appreciates this award tonight. She said she is happy to be the recipient and to be recognized by the community for her work with animals. Ms. Maguire said she knows the Mayor and Township Council are proactive and eager to be the vanguard of innovative ideas as to how we as a community cannot only make a difference in the lives of animals but keep more revenue in the Township by implementing new Ordinances. She said Winslow with its burgeoning sophisticated population can be the benchmark of the 566 municipalities with their original concepts in animal ordinances that include spaying and neutering which helps to keep the shelters less full which translates back into more revenues for the Township to be put to good use on other community projects. She said, moreover, it can offer a safer place to live here by instituting new anti-tethering ordinances.
Ms. Maguire said over 5 million animals are put to sleep every year in the United States. She said she plans to be part of the solution of lowering this number and she looks forward to everyone to be part of the solution as well. She said building bigger shelters is not the answer – spaying and neutering is. She said that “darn” California on the other coast is always coming up with these great ideas; perhaps, we may have to follow in its footsteps. She said they have just put together a Law for the whole State making spaying and neutering mandatory for every animal that lives in the State of California that is over 6 months old and that even includes Lassie! Thank you very much.
Director Cappelli congratulated Kathy and thanked her for her hard work.
Director Cappelli said he would like to acknowledge and welcome an outstanding, long-term public servant to not only Winslow Township but to all of Camden County in the region, former Mayor and current member of the Pinelands Commission, Norman Tomasello.

RESOLUTION h

h. PUBLIC HEARING – 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 $4,500,000.00 IN THE GUARANTY BY THE COUNTY OF THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF THE “COUNTY GUARANTEED REDEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE BOND (CROSSROADS REDEVELOPMENT AREA PROJECTS)” AND TO EXTEND THE FINAL MATURITY THEREOF.

The Director opened the meeting to the public for discussion. There being no one wishing to speak, Freeholder Nash made a motion to close the public portion, with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell and all Freeholders present voted aye.

Adoption of Resolution h

Freeholder Nash made a motion to adopt Resolution h with a second by Freeholder Greco 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 Nash made a motion to adopt the Minutes with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

CORRESPONDENCE

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

COMPTROLLER

The Director then asked for a motion to adopt the Comptroller’s Report. Freeholder Nash made a motion to adopt with a second by Deputy-Director McDonnell 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. Seeing no one wishing to speak, 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 Greco 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 16 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Greco with a second by Freeholder Nash and on roll call, all Freeholders present, voted aye.

1. Resolution authorizing a substitution in the amount of $8,381.00 to provide funding for the purchase and installation of building security equipment for the Camden County Library System.

2. Resolution authorizing a month to month agreement by and between the County of Camden and Tri-County Termite and Pest Control (Bid A-20) for extermination services for various Camden County facilities, pending reprocurement of same.

3. Resolution authorizing a month to month agreement by and between the County of Camden and Otis Elevator Company (Bid A-16) for elevator maintenance services at various Camden County facilities, pending reprocurement of same.

4. Resolution authorizing an award of contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1 by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and Ricoh Corporation for chargeable labor and supply costs for county owned Ricoh copiers. CAF #’s 9900131796, 9900131797.

5. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-20), by and between the County of Camden and various vendors for the purchase of paper products.

6. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-21), by and between the County of Camden and various vendors for the purchase of toner products.

7. Resolution authorizing payment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:33-8.1(3) from the County of Camden (Library System) to Recorded Books for the purchase of library materials in an amount not to exceed $21,737.00 – CAF #9900132523, PO #128662.

8. Resolution authorizing a reappointment to the Camden County Library Commission.

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

10. Resolution authorizing a substitution in the amount of $2,175,000.00 to provide funding for Camden County dam inspection and related services.

11. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid B-5), by and between the County of Camden and International Salt Co., LLC for providing sodium chloride, pretreated liquid enhanced sodium chloride and corrosion inhibited de-icing liquid to various Camden County locations as needed.

12. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid B-6), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and Berenato & Cioffi, Inc. for signalization improvements at Wilderness Drive, Exton Circle, Lark Lane and Springdale Rd. (CR673), Twp. of Cherry Hill at a cost not to exceed $527,422.00 - CAF #9900132479.

13. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid B-7), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and Techna-Pro Electric, LLC for signalization improvements at Cropwell Rd. (CR675) and Rabbit Run, Twp. of Cherry Hill at a cost not to exceed $298,866.10 - CAF #9900132481.

14. Resolution authorizing a contract by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and T&M Associates for the provision of emergency services relative to dam inspections, repairs, and reconstruction, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11.6, in an amount not to exceed $630,100.00. Funding is contingent upon the substitution of funds.

15. Resolution authorizing a change order (No. 1 & Final – Bid B-11) by and between the County of Camden and Lucas Electric Co., Inc. for the installation of a new traffic signal at Kings Highway (CR551) and Market St. (CR634), Borough of Mt. Ephraim for a decrease of $2,610.20.

16. Resolution authorizing a change order (No. 1 – Bid B-6) by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and Zone Striping for pavement marking/road enhancement on various roads throughout Camden County for a decrease of $776.64.

Resolution 17 was adopted upon motion by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Nash and on roll call:

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

17. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement by and between the County of Camden and the Township of Gloucester for reimbursement to the County for the repair of the storm sewer collapse at Little Mill Road.

Resolution 18 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Nash with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell and on roll call:

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

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

Resolutions 19 and 20 were adopted upon motion by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

19. Resolution authorizing a substitution of funds in the amount of $10,000.00 for landscaping improvements on the Camden Waterfront.

20. Resolution authorizing a substitution of funds in the amount of $18,000.00 for signage at various Camden County Parks.

Resolution 21 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Ripa with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell and on roll call:

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

21. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the County of Camden and Camden Town Center, LLC, the Delaware River Port Authority, Adventure Aquarium, City of Camden Parking Authority, Cooper’s Ferry Development Association, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for a joint landscaping project on the Camden Waterfront.

Resolutions 22 through 25 were adopted upon motion by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

22. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the County of Camden and Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey for the joint operation of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Program in Camden County.

23. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-23) by and between the County of Camden (Parks Department and Department of Public Works) and Astro Outdoor Advertising Inc. for signs for various Camden County locations at a cost not to exceed $31,788.17- CAF #’s 9900132546 for $12,217.50, 9900132548 for $13,575.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the substitution of funds.

24. Resolution authorizing an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Parks Department) and Freedom International Trucks for diagnostic services for equipment at a cost not to exceed $632.51 – CAF #9900131100.

25. Resolution authorizing an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Mosquito Commission) and Princeton Nassau Conover Ford (State Contract A-67410) for the purchase of one (1) 2008 Ford Pickup Truck in an amount not to exceed $23,551.00 – CAF #9900132426.

Resolution 26 was adopted upon motion by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Greco and on roll call:

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

26. Resolution authorizing an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Division of Environmental Affairs) and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) for the preparation of a Regional Bicycle and Multi-use Trail Master Plan in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 – CAF #9900132475.

Resolutions 27 through 42 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Greco with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

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

28. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of the Camden County Office of the Prosecutor 2007 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program in an amount of $11,966.00.

29. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of the Camden County Office of the Prosecutor Law Enforcement Officers Training & Equipment Fund in an amount of $69,940.00.

30. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of the Camden County Office of the Prosecutor Joint Camden High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force ’07 in an amount of $390,564.00.

31. Resolution authorizing a substitution in the amount of $38,016.00 to provide funding for specialized equipment for inmate transport vehicles.

32. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement by and between the County of Camden (Department of Corrections) and the State of New Jersey, Judiciary Administrative Office of the Courts for the provision of video court services in an amount not to exceed $119,744.89 – CAF #9900132543.
33. Resolution authorizing an award of contract pursuant to a publicly advertised Solicitation for Quotations by and between the County of Camden (Department of Corrections) and Cooper Hospital for food services provided to Camden County Corrections Officers at Cooper Hospital at a rate of $6.00 per meal.

34. Resolution rejecting Bid A-19 (General Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services). Over budget.

35. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application by the County of Camden (Department of Corrections), to the U.S. Department of Justice for the 2007 State Body Armor Replacement Fund.

36. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application by the County of Camden (Department of Corrections) to the U.S. Department of Justice for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAPP) grant.

37. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application by the County of Camden (Office of the Prosecutor), to the U.S. Department of Justice for the 2007 State Body Armor Replacement Fund.

38. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application by the County of Camden (Office of the Park Police), to the U.S. Department of Justice for the 2007 State Body Armor Replacement Fund.

39. Resolution ratifying the application of the County of Camden (Office of the Sheriff) to the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development for reimbursement of the cost of Title IV-D enforcement.

40. Resolution authorizing an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Sheriff) and Dynamic Imaging for support and maintenance of the PictureLink Imaging System in an amount not to exceed $12,842.00 – CAF #9900132470.

41. Resolution authorizing a month to month contract by and between the County of Camden (Youth Center) and Miller Auto Leasing for the lease of two (2) Ford Focus LX in an amount not to exceed $559.52 per month for both vehicles, pending reprocurement of same – CAF #9900132490.

42. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (3rd yr. option) by and between the County of Camden (Youth Center) and Aramark Correctional Services (Bid A-41) for the period September 1, 2007 – August 31, 2008, CAF #9900132487. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2008 temporary and permanent budgets.

Resolution 43 was adopted upon motion by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Ripa and on roll call:

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

43. Resolution authorizing payment by the County of Camden (Youth Center) to the Gloucester Township Municipal Utilities Authority in an amount not to exceed $51,200.00 – CAF #9900132544.

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

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

44. Resolution authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Services Agreement by and between the County of Camden and Camden County College for the development and delivery of a business and strategic plan for the Camden County Fire Training Academy for a cost not to exceed $7,500.00 - CAF #9900132545.

Resolution 45 was adopted upon motion by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call:

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

45. Resolution authorizing the transfer of three (3) Silent Sign Trailers, no longer needed for public use by the County of Camden to the Glendora Volunteer Fire Company #1.

Resolutions 46 through 48 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Ripa with a second by Deputy-Director McDonnell, and on
on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

46. Resolution authorizing the appointment and re-appointment of members to the Camden County Police Communications Center Advisory Board.

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

48. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of the Area Plan Grant ’07 in an amount of $1,112,948.00.

Resolution 49 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Rodriguez with a second by Freeholder Nash and on roll call:

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

49. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of the Joint Animal Control Group ’07 – ’08 in an amount of $252,000.00.

Resolution 50 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Nash with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell, and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

50. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of the Tobacco Age of Sale Enforcement (TASE) Program ’07 – ’08 in an amount of $39,060.00.

Resolution 51 was adopted upon motion by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Ripa and on roll call:

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

51. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) and Union Organization for Social Services (UOSS) for the provision of volunteer program services in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 – CAF # 9900130931.

Resolutions 52 through 78 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Greco with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

52. Resolution ratifying the submission by the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) to the Department of Homeland Security for the Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) grant.

53. Resolution authorizing contract amendments by and between the County of Camden and various Local Advisory Committee on Alcohol & Drug Abuse (LACADA) vendors to provide additional alcohol and substance abuse services in an amount not to exceed $196,461.00 – CAF #’s 9900132443, 9900132445, 9900132447, 9900132449, 9900132451, 9900132452, 9900132453.

54. Resolution authorizing award of contracts by and between the County of Camden (Department of Children’s Services) and various approved vendors for the provision of child care services in an amount not to exceed $71,061.00 – CAF #’s 9900132498, 9900132499, 9900132501.

55. Resolution authorizing the reappointment of members to the Camden County Disabled Citizens Advisory Board.

56. Resolution authorizing the appointment and reappointment of members to the Camden County Advisory Council on Aging.

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

58. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the 2006 Camden County Report of Audit.

59. Resolution authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Pricing Agreement (57-CCCPS) by and between the County of Camden and the Camden City Parking Authority.

60. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of copy machines in the Office of the County Clerk in an amount of $208,754.87.

61. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of Home Investment Partnership ’06 – ’07 Program Income in an amount of $120,280.00.

62. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the provision of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) ’07 – ’08 in an amount of $3,629,554.00.

63. Resolution authorizing an agreement by and between the County of Camden and the South Jersey Tourism Corporation for the provision of a Tourism Needs Assessment in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 – CAF #9900132492.

64. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application by the County of Camden to the New Jersey Historic Trust Fund for the provision of an African American historic sites audio pod-cast production.

65. Resolution authorizing the transfer of one (1) 1984 Map Trailer no longer needed for public use by the County of Camden to Gloucester City.

66. Resolution authorizing an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Surrogate) and County Business Systems for the purchase of two (2) Cannon Scanners in an amount not to exceed $6,936.00 – CAF #9900132425.

67. Resolution authorizing an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Office of Information Technology) and Vertex Technologies (State Contract A-81223) for the renewal and purchase of Symantec Antivirus Licenses in an amount not to exceed $22,000.00 – CAF # 9900132196.

68. Resolution ratifying an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (Division of Special Events) and Starlite Productions for lighting production services for the July 4th Celebration at Cooper River Park in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00 – CAF #9900132202.

69. Resolution authorizing the approval and execution of the Camden County Workforce New Jersey Area Contract PY 2007 for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.

70. Resolution authorizing the approval and execution of the County’s Special Initiative & Transportation contract with the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.

71. Resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application by the County of Camden (One Stop) to the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development for the FY 2008 Workforce Learning Link Funds.

72. Resolution authorizing an award of contract pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals by and between the County of Camden (One Stop) and Volunteers of America to provide workplace literacy training for residents of Hope Hall in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 CAF #9900132448. Balance of funding is contingent upon receipt of the Learning Link funds from the NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development.

73. Resolution authorizing an award of contract by and between the County of Camden (One Stop) and CTB – McGraw Hill (Bid A-22) for testing software and support services for the Camden County Resource Center in an amount not to exceed $18,912.00 - CAF #9900129881.

74. Resolution authorizing the award of contracts pursuant to Solicitations of Quotations by and between the County of Camden and various providers for the provision of on-line legal research and associated services.

75. Resolution authorizing the appointment and reappointment of members to the Camden County Workforce Investment Board.

76. Resolution authorizing General Liability settlements.

77. Resolution authorizing Worker Compensation Settlements.

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

Resolution 79 – Freeholder Nash made a motion with no second - the resolution fails.

79. 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.

Chris Davis of Monroe Township, Walter Radlinger of Erial, and Robert Parker of Blackwood, addressed the Freeholder Board. Mr. Davis said that they are representatives of PBA Local 351 and said that Walter Radlinger is the PBA President and Robert Parker is Vice President and new State delegate. Mr. Davis said we are here this evening to ask for a meeting with the Freeholders within the next month to discuss ongoing issues that need to be resolved for their Local. Director Cappelli asked if he was referring to Union issues. Mr. Davis responded that was correct. The Director said there is a process in place for that. Mr. Davis said they have some grievances and other issues as well. County Counsel Deborah Silverman Katz responded and said they are in the middle of negotiations.

Russell Bates of Sicklerville addressed the Freeholders and welcomed them to Winslow Township. He said he has a couple of questions. The first is about Cross Keys Road and what is the timeline in finishing up to Berlin. Director Cappelli called upon the County Engineer, Bob Kelly. Mr. Kelly responded and said we still have a year and a half to go to get all the permits from the DEP. Mr. Bates then asked if there was any more land to be acquired in order to make this happen. Mr. Kelly said there may be some other parcels. Mr. Bates asked if it includes the entire road from the DEP or are there certain portions of it or are you going to try to do the last part all at once or are you going to do it in sections. Mr. Kelly said he would like to do it in sections, but the DEP will not allow us to start until we get all our permits from them. Mr. Bates responded and said you are basically saying approximately 2009 is probably going to be the earliest you are going to start on the last section of the White Horse Pike. Mr. Kelly said that is correct.
Mr. Bates’ next question was regarding Sicklerville Road as well as Williamstown Road. He said there are properties that are backed up to the County road. He said we have beautiful sidewalks and there are a lot of homes along those roads that have trees over the sidewalk. He said they really are making people walk in the road. He said he would like to see if the County can do something about that since these are County roads. He asked if the Freeholders can write these people a letter or have someone come out and cut those trees. He said he doesn’t know what the standards are but it is imperative that people can walk on the sidewalk rather than the road. He said it is a safety hazard. The Director asked if it was privately owned property. Mr. Bates said it is but that the County has an easement, he believes, and said the County officials were the ones who required them to have sidewalks when the development failed to put sidewalks out there. Director Cappelli asked if Bob Kelly or Dominic Vesper had looked into this issue. Mr. Kelly said that sidewalks are under the jurisdiction of local municipalities. He said typically if the County has a construction project going on, they will reconstruct and replace the sidewalks. Mr. Bates asked about Sicklerville Road where the trees are over the sidewalk, is that a Township problem or is that a County problem. Mr. Kelly responded and said the trees actually belong to the property owner and it would be the property owner’s problem. Mr. Bates said we can’t do anything about it by the County? The Director interjected and said it may be a local code enforcement issue. The Director said they will speak to the governing body of Winslow and see if there is a solution.

Katherine Farrell, Director of the First Way Office in West Collingswood, said her organization offers help to girls through their pregnancies so they won’t have abortions. Ms. Farrell addressed the Freeholders and said there is a Planned Parenthood that opened up in Bellmawr in the Municipal Building, which is a County Building and asked how that is allowed. Freeholder Rodriguez responded and said the services that are provided there are Family Planning Services. The Freeholder said we don’t provide abortions there. The Freeholder said basically as a government agency we are required to provide Family Planning services to the community. The Freeholder said the Bellmawr clinic is a clinic that offers services to others. She said we lease space to this Planned Parenthood Group which offers these types of services to people who really can’t afford to go anywhere else. She said the only thing they do there at the Planned Parenthood is basically what is done in a medical clinic or gynecological office and that is to offer these gynecological services to women who otherwise would have no place to turn because they do not have the funds for this. She said they do things such as pap smears to look for cancer and teach people how to do self-breast exams. Freeholder Rodriguez said the kind of stuff that they are doing there is basically for people who have no other means. She said if they didn’t have these services, these people could wind up in a very serious situation. She said they provide screening for breast cancer and cervical cancer. She said that is the type of things that they do there. Freeholder Rodriguez said as a government entity, we do not mandate them or tell them what to do; they do what they do. She said they lease space from us but by the same token, “No, they are not providing abortions”.
Director Cappelli interjected and said this office is funded by Federal grants to provide medical services to people at or below the poverty level. The Director said what we are doing at that facility is providing medical services for women at or below the poverty level. The Director said we are mandated to do it and we are not aware of too many other groups providing that type of service. Ms. Farrell responded and said we provide a lot of services in that line also. Ms. Farrell asked if the Freeholders would give her group some space to help save the babies. Freeholder Rodriguez responded and said if you want to lease space, we can do that. County Counsel Deborah Silverman Katz interjected and said to Ms. Farrell that is if your group is able to answer the same kind of procurement that anyone else does. Ms. Farrell said we offer pregnancy testing and shelter girls who are thrown out of their home. Director Cappelli asked Ms. Farrell to leave her name and number and someone would be in touch with her to inform her regarding the procurement process.

Karl Walko, President of Council #10 addressed the Freeholders and said he is here this evening with members of the Prosecutor’s Office Negotiating Committee and the Unit came to address the issue of the negotiations with the Prosecutor’s Office Clerical Staff. Mr. Walko said the negotiations started approximately a year and a half ago and since that time they received two basic proposals from the County – one some time around the beginning of last year and another one some time around the beginning of this year. He said the second proposal was worse than the first. Mr. Walko said the County negotiators have suggested that the Union seek mediation with the State. He said Council #10 feels that there hasn’t been a real effort on the part of the County to get through these negotiations. He said the proposals haven’t changed, except the fact that the second one was worse than the first. Mr. Walko further stated that the issues on the table are just the laundry list of things that maybe the County wants but are not going to happen – sick time sell-back, holidays, vacation days – an attempt to combine time into some kind of PTO time which really doesn’t work within the regulations of the State. He said increase of the workweek really doesn’t affect this Unit at all which is on the table and he said he is not quite sure why. He said retirement held significant changes; dependent health and coverage for the dependents of new employees; eligibility for retirement; reduction of personal leave, bereavement leave and flex time. Mr. Walko said Council #10 and the employees understand that there are increases in health care costs to the County. He said we are prepared to negotiate and in fact, discussed ideas among themselves to come up with some ideas with management and with the negotiators. He said we are here because the negotiators basically work under the Freeholders’ direction and their authorization. He said we are not getting anywhere because some of these things never should be on the table and is still on the table. He said the kind of items that he has mentioned – vacation leave, personal leave, bereavement leave, all of these kinds of things -- he has done a comparison of County contracts; the contracts Council #10 represents for local employees were consistent. He said holidays are basically the same in all the contracts. He said the kind of proposal that the County has out there isn’t going anywhere. It is not going anywhere with the group and it’s not going anywhere in mediation. He said we would like to make progress. He said we have been asked what the serious issues are and we understand the serious issues are health and salaries. He said we are prepared to look at those issues but when we have a whole list of things that we can’t get our hands around – they’re not happening; if there was one particular issue for proposals that change these things slightly, it is possible that there might be some consideration. Basically, he said there is nothing there for us to agree to and he said he is asking the Freeholder Board to make themselves aware of the proposals that are being offered to this group and to consider how we move ahead with these negotiations. Mr. Walko said I am here because we are stuck. He said he really thinks that the County has to consider where they are and what’s reasonable. He said he can’t believe that the proposals that were made were truly serious and that this is basically the bottom line.
Director Cappelli thanked Mr. Walko.

Gary Tomar addressed the Freeholders and said that he has been working the Freeholder meetings for four years. He said he plans to retire within the next couple of weeks. He said this is his last official meeting but he said he will come back. Mr. Tomar said he wanted to thank the Freeholders for what they have done for him and all the cooperation and kindness they have extended to him.
Director Cappelli thanked Mr. Tomar for all his hard work.

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 Greco said it is a pleasure to be in the Southern part of Camden County. He said he thought he lived in the Southern part of Camden County until he met Mayor Metzner and had the opportunity to come down and help out with some public works issues. Freeholder Greco said what a wonderful town you have here and what a wonderful Mayor you have. He said she is very concerned about your community and he appreciates what she has done. Freeholder Greco thanked them for having the Freeholder meeting. Freeholder Greco said he is very pleased and supportive of all of our County employees and what they get accomplished throughout the months. He said it is amazing in what he has seen in his short tenure as a Freeholder. He said we really have a wonderful group of people that work for the County. Thank you.

Freeholder Nash said first he would like to wish Riletta Cream a speedy recovery. To Gary Tomar, Freeholder Nash said you and I have known each other for a long time. Freeholder Nash said I didn’t know that you were retiring and I wish you well. The Freeholder said that the County recognizes all retirees at a special ceremony and he said Gary will be invited to that and we will celebrate with you at that time. He thanked Gary for all he has done for the County over the years. Freeholder Nash then thanked the people of the Parks Department and Special Events not only for the spectacular July 4th program which drew over 50,000 people and all of whom stayed in the rain but also the jazz concerts, the Cooper River Park concerts have been extremely well attended. The Freeholder said thousands of people are showing up at our events. He thanked the men and women of the Parks Department and Special Events who are there early in the morning making sure that everything is perfect and they stay late at night to make sure that everything is taken care of and the Parks are clean the following morning. He congratulated all of them. Freeholder Nash said as a side note to the Mosquito Commission, who are understaffed but who have done an outstanding job to make sure that our residents are protected against an infiltration of mosquito’s that we have never seen before this year in particular. Freeholder Nash said they have done a great job under difficult circumstances. He congratulated them as well.

Freeholder Ripa thanked the Governing Body of Winslow Township for their warm welcome and also the residents of Winslow Township who make it possible for us to be received warmly. Freeholder Ripa said as is his practice, he would like to thank all of the County employees – all of them, uniformed, un-uniformed, aides, secretaries, all who make our jobs that much easier. Thank you all.

Freeholder Rodriguez said she would also like to thank Mayor and Council for their warm reception and to the residents of Winslow for receiving us so warmly and so graciously. Freeholder Rodriguez thanked the County employees who are so caring, always conscious of the fact that they are here to serve the community. She said as the Freeholders are here to serve the community, they are here to serve the community as well. Thank you to all.

Deputy Director McDonnell congratulated Gary Tomar and said he also did not know he was retiring. He thanked him for his service and said we certainly will be honoring you later. Deputy Director McDonnell said he would like to mention Resolution 58 tonight was a resolution authorizing the acceptance of the 2006 Audit Report. The Deputy Director said the Audit Report contains absolutely no exceptions or comments from the auditors and no need for corrections or improvements. He said he wanted to congratulate David McPeak and Charles Hood and others who work in our Finance office because that is a remarkable achievement. He said when you think of the thousands and thousands of line items and revenue sources and payments and purchases and all that goes on in County government to come out with a perfectly clean audit is extraordinary. The Deputy Director said he should mention what Ross Angilella said the other day when this report was given – someone said how great it was and what Ross said, in some places such an audit is cause for celebration. In Camden County, it is absolutely an annual routine that we continually year after year get such Audits. He congratulated David, Charles and everybody in the administrative arm of the government.

Director Cappelli said he would also like to thank and commend David McPeak and all the members of administration for that Audit. He said he has been involved with several different governing bodies over the years. The Director said we have a $300 million dollar budget and he said he has never seen an audit with absolutely no exceptions or no comments. He said we do it year after year and it is just amazing. The Director said he would also like to thank everybody in Special Events, Parks and the Park Police. He said many of you see our Parks Guide. Everyday there are many different activities going on throughout Camden County from Memorial Day through Labor Day. He said the employees in those departments basically give up their summers to serve the residents of Camden County. He thanked them and let them know that their hard work is appreciated, as is all the hard work of the employees of Camden County who do a great job, day in and day out serving all of our residents.

There being no further business, Freeholder Ripa made a motion to adjourn with a second by Deputy-Director McDonnell at 7:45 p.m. and all Freeholders present voted aye.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Szczesniewski
Clerk of the Board