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

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

Director Cappelli advised the colors will be presented by American Legion Post 286 Honor Guard. The Director then called upon Pastor Weldon Lemke of Hope Chapel, Pine Hill, for the invocation.

Director Cappelli asked Emilio and Luis Riviera to come forward to sing the National Anthem. Director Cappelli said Emilio and Luis are members of the Overbrook Regional High School Choir. The Director then acknowledged other students from Overbrook High School – Jessica Cavallero, Briana Williams and Sara Bowen. They are members of Student Government. He thanked them for coming to the meeting.

Director Cappelli said we are very pleased to be here this evening in the Borough of Pine Hill. He called upon Mayor and Council to come forward. The Director said the governing body here in Pine Hill has always been a very progressive, forward-thinking governing body and the present governing body is no different than those in the past. He said under their leadership and hard work, Pine Hill continues to make great gains as far as economic development, safer neighborhoods and property value increases and it is all because of the hard work and efforts of the Mayor and Council. Director Cappelli said the residents of Pine Hill do a great job too because each year they recycle hundreds of tons of plastic and newspaper and cans and glass. The Director said because of their great efforts, we are able to present to Pine Hill a recycling tonnage grant in the amount of $5,561.00.

Mayor Constantino said it is a real honor to have the Board of Freeholders here. He said we are always privileged. He said the Director talked about the things we do in Pine Hill, but we don’t do that without the support of the Freeholders and the legislature. He said we are very grateful for that. The Mayor then introduced members of Council who were present – Chris Como, Christopher Green and the prettiest member of the governing body, Ruth McCullen.

Director Cappelli asked the Mayor and Council to remain standing. He said in the past the Board of Freeholders as we went from town to town would present a gift to the governing body, such as a pitcher and mug set or a picture of the Battleship. The Director said we changed that practice and what we are doing now is asking the governing body to nominate a group in town to receive a small gift and donation from the Board. He said we are very proud today and this evening to present a gift to the Pine Hill Education Foundation that has been selected by the governing body. The Director called upon Natalie McGuire, Treasurer and the Superintendent of Schools to come forward. The Director said this Foundation is an independent non-profit, community-based organization developed by Pine Hill and its constituent groups to direct funding to programs contributing to academic excellence. He said it directs resources for its areas of identified needs and enhances the students’ education and quality of life for students in Pine Hill. The Director said you do a lot of great work. He said on behalf of the Board of Freeholders and the governing body of Pine Hill, we present you with this small gift as a token of our appreciation.

The Pine Hill Superintendent of Schools thanked the Freeholders for the gift and said he feels that it is a great pleasure to work with Mayor Constantino and Council who work hand in hand to make the Pine Hill Education Foundation a reality. Thank you very much.

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.

The Director welcomed everyone to the meeting. He said we are pleased to be in Pine Hill tonight. He said it is the practice of the Board to hold their meetings each month in one of our 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.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

The Director called upon Freeholder Rodney Greco to come forward. Freeholder Greco said this is the first time as Freeholder that he was called upon to make a presentation.

Freeholder Greco said it is his privilege and pleasure to present the Employee of the Month award. Freeholder Greco asked Joseph Esposito to come forward. Freeholder Greco said that Joe is a 19 year employee of Camden County. He said he has worked up the ladder starting originally as a laborer, a truck driver, then he became an equipment operator and currently he is a tractor-trailer driver for Camden County. He is a very humble man and everyone in the Department of Public Works said he is the go-to guy. The Freeholder said Joe has been involved with Council 10 and has been on the negotiating team and worked hard for his Union. He said Joe is a proud family man. The Freeholder noted that Joe is a fourth-generation farmer and his family has owned a farm since 1914. Freeholder Greco said during the growing season, Joe gets up before the sun and works the farm, comes to work on time, stays until his job is done for Camden County and then goes back home and works on his farm again. He really loves that opportunity to work and provide a crop that grows vegetables and flowers. He takes some back to donate to County functions. He said we are very proud to have him in Camden County. Freeholder Greco said Joe is very proud of his Italian heritage, as is the Freeholder. He said we even have had differences of opinion on how to cook the gravy. He said he believes like Junior Soprano that “My people taught the world to eat”! Freeholder Greco said that Joe is an integral part of the Department of Public Works and on behalf of the entire Freeholder Board, we would like to congratulate you and presented him with a clock and a savings bond.
Director Cappelli congratulated Mr. Esposito.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Director Cappelli said we have a very special Proclamation tonight to be presented to a very special resident of Pine Hill. Director Cappelli called upon Louise Pennington to come forward. Director Cappelli asked how many people in the room know Louise and how many people here know how old she is? The Director said Louise is 100 years old! The Director said that Louise turned 100 years old this year and from what he hears, she is dancing and singing, putting a number of people to shame. Director Cappelli asked her to sing a song, which she did. Director Cappelli said Louise attends all the senior events in Pine Hill. She is an integral part of the community and certainly anybody who looks as good as she does and can move around as well as she does, there must be some secret. What’s the secret? Louise said laugh a lot that is the key. Director Cappelli said the Camden County Board of Freeholders, the governing body of Pine Hill and all the residents of Pine Hill wanted the Freeholders to honor her here today with this Proclamation. The Director read the Proclamation designating March 15, 2007 as “Louise Pennington Day”.

Ms. Pennington said she is very glad to be here and hopes everyone lives to be 100!

COMMUNITY AWARD

Freeholder Rodriguez called upon Ethel Franks to come forward. Freeholder Rodriguez said Ethel has lived in Pine Hill for 13 years. She is the seniors’ “Go-to” person. She has developed and is a member of three senior clubs. The Freeholder said Ethel coordinates social events, trips to the Casino, and Bingo and checks in on shut-ins. The Freeholder then read the Proclamation.

Ms. Franks said she is pleased that she was chosen. She said she loves working with the seniors. Thank you.

COMMUNITY AWARD

Freeholder Ripa called upon Yacontalie “Connie” Jackson to come forward. Freeholder Ripa said the National Association of Minority Contractors accepted Connie Jackson of the New Jersey Chapter, just this past year. He said a group of dedicated individuals, including Ms. Jackson set out to found an organization to promote minority contractors. After just a few months of service, they were growing so quickly, they realized it was time to affiliate with other organizations with the same mission. He said it turned out there is a National Association and that there had previously been a New Jersey Chapter in North Jersey but that was now defunct. Freeholder Ripa went on to say that acceptance of this Camden City group made them the first South Jersey Chapter to represent the entire State. He said their work is becoming well known. They promote, as well as teach and inform minority contractors when and how to get involved in government construction projects. Freeholder Ripa noted that this year they are attending an industry conference in Atlanta, Georgia but they have been approached to explore the possibility of having next year’s conference in our own Atlantic City. The Freeholder then read the Proclamation.

Ms. Jackson thanked Freeholder Ripa and the entire Freeholder Board for this Proclamation. She also thanked the Treasurer for supporting their group. She said we are very appreciative. She said we are working hard and the County as well as the municipal government has been very supportive of their efforts and encouraged them to continue to work. She thanked everyone once again and expressed her deep appreciation.

PROCLAMATION

Director Cappelli called upon Gary Spewak to come forward. He also asked Cathy Gavin to join them as well.

Director Cappelli acknowledged former Freeholder Tom Gurick who was in the audience.

The Director said for the last 27 years, Camden County has been very fortunate to have Gary Spewak as Director of Camden County Community Development. He said community development plays a very important role and function in Camden County. It helps people who cannot afford it to buy homes; it helps people who cannot afford to fix homes, and it does several other different functions throughout the County in each municipality to assist those less fortunate get along. The Director said for the last 27 years Gary Spewak has built this program and made it what it is today. He said thanks to his leadership, the program provides services to thousands of people. It is fiscally well run and it has just been a shining star for the Camden County Board of Freeholders. The Director said Gary is retiring April 1st. We wanted to take this opportunity to recognize Gary for all his years of service to the residents of Camden County. The Director then read the Proclamation.

Cathy Gavin said she would like to add to the Director’s comments. She said one of the things we could always count on Gary for was to work closely with the Mayors and with the Home Improvement Program and the loan repayment program to get money back into the Program. She said we have been recognized by HUD for the ability to do this. He definitely has put us on the cutting edge and we appreciate that.

Mr. Spewak thanked his staff and said they are great. He said he knows they are staying on and will keep the Program successful. He thanked the Freeholders for the recognition.

PROCLAMATION

Freeholder Rodriguez called upon Frank Ambrose, Assistant Director of the Board of Social Services to come forward. Freeholder Rodriguez said in late December of last year, she said we were reviewing our Code Blue Program whereby health officers go through the municipalities to make sure all citizens are safe in very cold weather. She said it came to her attention that there are some homeless individuals who fall through the cracks. Freeholder Rodriguez said we sat down with Camden County officials to decide what we could do to help these homeless. She said many want to be homeless but have no place to turn to when it gets extremely cold. Freeholder Rodriguez said as we went along and after various meetings, Frank Ambrose one day came up to her office and came up with a suggestion for them to open up the Board of Social Services for walk-ins. Mr. Ambrose said these people can come in, get warm, get some food and leave. She said this is one way we can deal with these people so we don’t find someone frozen on a bench. She said this is all we wanted to prevent our police officers finding these poor people in this situation. Freeholder Rodriguez said Frank Ambrose was very instrumental in coming up with the idea and in a few hours had the operation running in full force. She said last month we had 18 days where the temperature was so cold that an individual out on the street could have frozen to death. The Freeholder said during those 18 days, any homeless individual on the street could walk in and find not only a place that was warm but a place where they could find respect, where they could have some food provided to them and some entertainment. She said not only did we open the Board of Social Services but we also had great and wonderful employees from the Board of Social Services and the County of Camden who contributed their time, their money and their efforts to make sure that these people were safe. She said our people helped about 29 people on the first day and at last count, we have helped 130 people. Freeholder Rodriguez said she would like to recognize all the volunteers at the Board of Social Services. The Freeholder then read the Proclamation.

Mr. Ambrose said he would like to thank the Board of Freeholders for the honor of accepting this award for the Camden County Board of Social Services. He said it was at the Board of Social Services that this happened but this was a real happening in Camden County. He said the County people and the Board of Social Services really combined their efforts to make this a successful project and the amazing thing was that it wasn’t planned. He said the whole thing came about in six or seven hours. He said to date we have helped 130 people and he expects that tomorrow night, they will have another Code Blue and if it is snowing, we don’t know how many people we will get. He thanked Herb Steelman, Dominic Vesper, Rob Mauriello and so many people from the County, along with the Board’s Security Guards and some people from the Food Bank. He said they had a television set up for the people so they could play some games. He said they got a lot of respect. He said it was a good program and hopefully it won’t continue for many more days. He said we hope next year we can plan ahead and continue to do this. He thanked everyone once again.

COMMUNITY AWARD

Freeholder Ripa called upon Barbara Villari-Peters and her scout troop to come forward. Freeholder Ripa said Barbara Villari-Peters, like a lot of Moms got involved in Pine Hill’s social and civic life when her children got to be school age. He said she grew up in the area and graduated from Overbrook High School. In the past, Barbara has served in the Pine Hill Fire Department as an EMT. She was a member of the Home and School Association as Vice President. The Freeholder said Barbara’s dedication to her scouts is what got her to this meeting. He said initially she was invited to come here but since this was a scout meeting night, she declined. She was told by the local government that the boys would be getting an award, so, of course, she made the necessary changes. Freeholder Ripa said if she had known that it was our intention to honor her, she would have declined in favor of the scout meeting. Freeholder Ripa said that Barbara was the founder of Cub Scout Troop 136 and was a den mother. He said Barbara still works with the scouts. She spends her time between the Municipal Alliance and Special Events Committee and Fright Night. He said most recently, Barbara and some friends started a Red Hat Society with the name of the “Pine Hilltons”! He said although she hasn’t hit fifty yet, she considers herself a Pink Hat Lady! The Freeholder then read the Proclamation.

Ms. Villari-Peters said the boys are here working on their citizenship in the community. This was one of the requirements to attend a governmental meeting so it worked out very well. Ms. Villari-Peters thanked everyone for the honor. She said she considers this a great honor because there are many great people in this town that do a lot. She publicly thanked her husband for his support and understanding. She gave a special thanks to Nancy Morgan and Paul Bartels for working along with her for all these years. She said in every organization she belonged to the people are great. She acknowledged the parents of Troop 136. She said the scouts keep her on her toes and are just great kids. She thanked the parents for their support. It is because of all of them that she has stayed on this long. They are a great group of young men and that being said she feels a part of this award belongs to them. Thank you.

Director Cappelli thanked Ms. Villari-Peters and Boy Scout Troop 136.

PROCLAMATION

Freeholder Rodriguez said the next Proclamation will be presented to the Domestic Violence Program of Rutgers School of Law and accepting is Terry Winters and Maria Hernendez. Freeholder Rodriguez said every March, the Freeholder Board takes the opportunity to recognize an organization that has made different contributions for the cause of women. She said this year it was recommended by the Commission for Women to honor the Rutgers Law Center Domestic Violence Program. Freeholder Rodriguez read the Proclamation. Freeholder Rodriguez said people who need legal services and do not have any money are being helped by Rutgers Law Students free of charge.

Ms. Winters said their supervisor could not make it because she was in a minor car accident on her way to the meeting. Ms. Winters said the Domestic Violence Program has two aspects. She said we provide legal information – they go down to the courthouse four days a week to help people with the necessary paperwork. She said the second aspect is that we have a Domestic Violence Clinic which we practically represent people free of charge. She said it has been a lot of work but a very rewarding project.
Ms. Hernandez said we provide services to people who would not be able to afford the services. She said it has been one of her most rewarding experiences at the Law School. Thank you.

The Director said the next order of business is a Public Hearing of a Resolution, as follows:

PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF
CAMDEN IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING
A BOND ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $12,500,000.00
AND AUTHORIZING $12,500,000.00 BONDS OR NOTES
OF THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY FOR THE
ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND
IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN ROADS IN THE CITY OF
CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZED TO BE UNDERTAKEN
BY THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY.

The Director declared the Public Hearing open to the public.

There being no one wishing to speak, Deputy Director McDonnell made a motion to close the public hearing, with a second by Freeholder Ripa and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

The Director said although we had a public hearing on this Bond Ordinance, we will be taking no action on it at this time. Action on this Bond Ordinance will be take place next week on Thursday, March 22, 2007, 4:00 p.m. at the Courthouse, 520 Market Street, Camden, New Jersey.

MINUTES

The Director said the next order of business are 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 Ripa and on roll call:

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

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. Deputy Director McDonnell 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.

Chief Michael Hall, President of the Camden County Fire Chiefs and Fire Officers Association addressed the Freeholder Board. He said he is here to speak on two of the Resolutions tonight. He said one is Resolution 38 which authorizes a contract for the new Fire Academy. Chief Hall said first he would like to bring up his brother firefighters who are here tonight to show the Freeholders how much support they have for this project. He said this project has been going on so long that he thought he would have to be as old as Ms. Pennington to see it come to fruition. He said due to the hard work of the current Board, Freeholder Nash, and former Freeholder Gurick, it is getting done. He said we are just here tonight to say, “Thank you”! He said we have the Fire Marshal’s Office that will be part of that Academy. Chief Hall said we have a Fire Marshal’s Office that is second to none in this State and all over the country. They are the best – they do inspections, they do investigations, they run the Fire Academy. He said they provide a tremendous service to the County. He said this facility will allow them to go to the next level. Chief Hall said he would like to recognize Freeholder Ripa for all the hard work he does as their liaison, especially on this project.

With regard to Resolution 39, Chief Hall said he would like to thank the Freeholders for awarding another contract to build a new Communications Tower in Lindenwold. He said the Communications System needs an upgrade and this is the first step and we are so happy to see that also happen. Chief Hall thanked the Chiefs that are here tonight for coming out and for working on the Fire Academy project and on the Tower project with Dominic Vesper. He said Dominic was the Chairman of the Committee and has made that project happen. Chief Hall thanked everyone again for making this happen.

Director Cappelli thanked Chief Hall and all the Chiefs who came out this evening. He said we are building this for two reasons – the first is to provide the best possible training there can be for our firefighters and public safety community in Camden County and the second is for our residents. The Director said by providing this training, we believe our residents will benefit from the best firefighting County throughout each municipality that we could have. Director Cappelli said thanks to all of you for the hard work you do day in and day out.

There being no other members of the public wishing to 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 Ripa 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.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBSTITUTION
IN THE AMOUNT OF $284,912.00 TO PROVIDE
FINANCING FOR THE ROOF/MASONRY RESTORATION
OF THE COURTHOUSE.

Freeholder Ripa moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Rodriguez. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND THE CITY OF
CAMDEN FOR THE PROVISION OF JOINT
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CITY HALL ELEVATOR
RENOVATION PROJECT.

Freeholder Ripa moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Rodriguez. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH
WITH THYSSEN KRUPP ELEVATOR FOR THE
PROVISION OF CITY HALL ELEVATOR
RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PURSUANT TO
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6

Freeholder Ripa moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Rodriguez. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT
AMENDMENT WITH GARRISON ARCHITECTS
FOR ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/
ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATIVE TO
COURTHOUSE RESTORATION.

Freeholder Ripa moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Rodriguez. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO WEST
PUBLISHING FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS
LIBRARY MATERIALS FOR THE CAMDEN COUNTY
LIBRARY SYSTEM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $19,851.60 – CAF#9900129554.

Freeholder Ripa moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Rodriguez. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH TYCO FIRE & SECURITY FOR SMOKE DETECTOR
REPAIRS (CAMDEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER) IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $584.80. FUNDING IS
AVAILABLE IN THE 2007 RESERVE FUND.

Freeholder Ripa moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Rodriguez. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
(4TH YR. OPTION) WITH CM3 BUILDING SOLUTIONS
FOR HVAC MAINTENANCE IN VARIOUS COUNTY
LOCATIONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$339,135.00 – CAF #’S 9900129419, 9900129650,
9900129664, 9900129668, 9900129803, 9900129804
FOR $42,060.75. BALANCE OF FUNDING IS
CONTINGENT UPON THE AVAILABILITY AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE TEMPORARY AND/
OR PERMANENT 2007 BUDGET.

Freeholder Ripa moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Rodriguez. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
(BID A-3) WITH VARIOUS APPROVED VENDORS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLYLINER SUPPLIES.

Freeholder Ripa moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Rodriguez. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BRUCE
GARRITY FOR CURATOR SERVICES (CAMDEN
COUNTY CULTURAL & HERITAGE COMMISSION)
FOR A TERM COMMENCING 1/1/07 THROUGH
12/31/07 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$18,000.00 – CAF #9900129414. BALANCE
OF FUNDING IS CONTINGENT UPON THE
AVAILABILITY AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
IN THE TEMPORARY AND/OR PERMANENT 2007
BUDGET.

Freeholder Ripa moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Rodriguez. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MONTH TO MONTH
CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF
CAMDEN AND VARIOUS VENDORS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF PAPER PRODUCTS PENDING RE-
PROCUREMENT OF SAME.

Freeholder Ripa moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Rodriguez. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPARTMENT HEAD
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND
OPERATIONS.

Freeholder Ripa moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Rodriguez. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPOINTMENT
TO THE CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES.

Freeholder Ripa moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Rodriguez. On roll call the following vote resulted.

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

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPOINTMENT
TO THE CAMDEN COUNTY CULTURAL AND HERITAGE
COMMISSION.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Ripa. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION APPROVING PERSONNEL ACTIONS
REQUESTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF FREEHOLDER
CREAM.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Ripa. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION,
EXECUTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE NEW
JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AGREEMENT FOR STATE AID TO COUNTIES AND
MUNICIPALITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,015,000.00.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Rodriguez. On roll call the following vote resulted.

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

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTACT
WITH PEDRONI FUEL COMPANY (STATE CONTRACT
A-65044) FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNLEADED FUEL.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH MAJESTIC OIL COMPANY (STATE CONTRACT
A-41864) FOR THE PURCHASE OF DIESEL FUEL.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
(BID A-1) FOR THE PROVISION OF DEER CARCASS
REMOVAL AT VARIOUS COUNTY LOCATIONS TO
“DEER CARCASS REMOVAL SERVICES” AT A COST
OF $60.00 PER REMOVAL. CAF #9900129635.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
(BID B-2) WITH ARAWAK PAVING FOR MILLING
AND RESURFACING OF OLD WHITE HORSE PIKE
(CR 716), TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $615,800.00 – CAF
#9900129557.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CHANGE
ORDER #1 & FINAL FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF
CROSS KEYS ROAD (CR 689), PHASE 2 A,
TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER WITH SOUTH STATE,
INC. FOR A DECREASE OF $3,207.69.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CHANGE
ORDER #1 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HADDONFIELD
ROAD (CR 644), TOWNSHIP OF CHERRY HILL
WITH DEFALCO & BISCONTI, INC. FOR A DECREASE
OF $37,395.45.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO
CHAPEL AVENUE (CR 626) AND COOPER
LANDING ROAD (CR 627), TOWNSHIP
OF CHERRY HILL WITH DEFALCO &
BISCONTI, INC. FOR AN INCREASE OF
$10,382.79 – CAF #9900129838.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL
NAME CHANGE ON SPRINGDALE ROAD (CR 673)
FROM RT. 70 TO EVESHAM ROAD TO JOSIAH
DUBOIS ROAD FOR THE PERIOD OF ONE YEAR
COMMENCING APRIL 2, 2007.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION APPROVING PERSONNEL ACTIONS
REQUESTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF FREEHOLDER
GRECO.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATORIES FOR
ALL WIGGINS PARK MARINA AGREEMENTS.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO
THE CAMDEN COUNTY BOATHOUSE FEE SCHEDULE.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION
OF THE OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE $1,545,002.00 IN
FUNDING FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE
FOLLOWING FARMS; IULIUCCI FARM, BLOCK
5406 – LOT 9, MICHAEL FARM, BLOCK 801-
LOT 1; AND RIGOLIZZO FARM, BLOCK 1502 –
LOTS 1, 2, 3, 6.01, 6.02, 7.01 AND 8,
TOWNSHIP OF WINSLOW. CAF #’S 9900129828,
9900129824, 9900129827.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION BY
THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN (DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS) FOR THE 2007
ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMISSIONS SMART GROWTH PLANNING GRANT
APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION APPROVING PERSONNEL ACTIONS
REQUESTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF FREEHOLDER
NASH.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION
OF CHECKS FOR THE CAMDEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF CORRECTIONS OLD RELEASE AND BAIL ACCOUNT.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO COOPER
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL FOR OUTSTANDING
INVOICES (DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS)
IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,248.00.
FUNDING IS CONTINGENT UPON THE AVAILABILITY
AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE 2007
RESERVE BUDGET.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING A
LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY
OF CAMDEN (DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS) AND
THE SOUTH JERSEY PORT CORPORATION FOR
BUILDING A-3 (WAREHOUSE RENTAL SPACE –
TERM 12/1/06 THROUGH 11/30/07 AND P-4 (HEDS
RENTAL SPACE – TERM 10/1/06 THROUGH 9/30/07
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,928.00 – CAF #’S
9900128948, 9900129151.

Freeholder Deputy-Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Greco. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN
(DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS) AND THE
CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE FOR CURRICULUM
DEVELOPMENT AND INMATE COURSE
INSTRUCTION FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
IN THE FIELD OF COMPUTERS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $323,136.00 – CAF #
9900129565 FOR $80,784.00 FOR THE 1ST
QUARTER OF 2007.

Freeholder Rodriguez moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Ripa. On roll call the following vote resulted.

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

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION RATIFYING A CONTRACT BY
AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN
(DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS) WITH
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS (B.I.)
INC., (STATE CONTRACT A-49152) FOR
ELECTRONIC MONITORING SERVICES
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,000.00.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BY
AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN
(YOUTH CENTER) WITH BEHAVIORAL
INTERVENTIONS (B.I.) INC., (STATE
CONTRACT A-49152) FOR AN ELECTRONIC
MONITORING SYSTEM IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $180,000.00 – CAF #9900129566
FOR $30,000.00. BALANCE OF FUNDING IS
CONTINGENT UPON THE AVAILABILITY AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE TEMPORARY
AND/OR PERMANENT 2007 BUDGET.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
(BID A-2) TO VARIOUS VENDORS FOR CLOTHING
AND LINENS FOR THE CAMDEN COUNTY YOUTH
CENTER AND THE CAMDEN COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF CORRECTIONS.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE SUBMISSION
OF A GRANT APPLICATION BY THE COUNTY
OF CAMDEN (OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL)
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY FOR THE FY 2006 ASSISTANCE
TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$100,000.00.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
(BID A-69) TO D’ASTUTO CONSTRUCTION
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,696,000.00
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMDEN COUNTY
FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY. CAF #9900129812.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF NEGOTIATED
CONTRACT WITH BCI COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LATTICE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
TOWER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $612,449.00 –
CAF #9900129882.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION APPROVING PERSONNEL ACTIONS
REQUESTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF FREEHOLDER
RIPA.

Deputy Director McDonnell moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Freeholder Ripa. On roll call the following vote resulted.

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

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
OF AN APPLICATION BY THE COUNTY OF
CAMDEN (DIVISION OF SENIOR AND DISABLED
SERVICES) TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES, DIVISION
OF FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE SENIOR
FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM GRANT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LETTER OF
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY
OF CAMDEN (DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND
SUBSTANCE ABUSE) AND THE GOVERNOR’S
COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG
ABUSE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT
FOR THE COORDINATION OF THE MUNICIPAL
ALLIANCE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING
INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH
VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES FOR PROVISION
OF SAME IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$590,481.22.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE MONTH-TO-MONTH AGREEMENT WITH THE
SALVATION ARMY FOR CONGREGANT NUTRITION
SERVICES IN AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF
$15,000.00 – CAF #9900129836.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENTS TO
THE CAMDEN COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION APPROVING PERSONNEL ACTIONS
REQUESTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF FREEHOLDER
RODRIGUEZ.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2007 TEMPORARY
BUDGET.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT PURSUANT
TO A PUBLICLY ADVERTISED REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF
CAMDEN AND BANC OF AMERICA FOR THE
PROVISION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
INSURANCE AND BOILER & MACHINERY INSURANCE
OF ALL CAMDEN COUNTY PROPERTIES IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $410,000.00 – CAF
#9900129840.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT
AMENDMENT WITH BANC OF AMERICA FOR
THE PROVISION OF REAL AND PROPERTY
INSURANCE TO INCLUDE THE NEW YOUTH
CENTER FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $6,697.66. FUNDING
AVAILABLE IN THE 2007 RESERVE BUDGET.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH SCIBAL ASSOCIATES (3RD YR. OPTION)
FOR GENERAL LIABILITY/AUTO LIABILITY
TPA SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$130,000.00 – CAF #9900129808.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF
CAMDEN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE E-PROCUREMENT
PILOT PROGRAM PER THE LOCAL UNIT ELECTRONIC
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAM AND STUDY ACT
(P.L.2001,C.30.)

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF
CAMDEN TO BE THE LEAD PURCHASING AGENCY
FOR THE SOUTH JERSEY POWER COOPERATIVE.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBSTITUTION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 TO PROVIDE FUNDING
FOR THE PURCHASE OF DOCUMENT SCANNERS AND
RELATED ACCESSORIES (OFFICE OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS).

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH CDW GOVERNMENT, INC., (STATE CONTRACT
A-67176) FOR THE PURCHASE OF DOCUMENT
SCANNING EQUIPMENT FOR THE COUNTY OF
CAMDEN (SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS) IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,000.00 –
CAF #9900128984 FOR $17,000.00. BALANCE
OF FUNDING IS CONTINGENT UPON THE AVAILABILITY
AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE TEMPORARY
AND/OR PERMANENT 2007 BUDGET.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION APPROVING PERSONNEL ACTIONS
REQUESTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF FREEHOLDER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR MCDONNELL.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #2, ADOPTED
1/4/07 ESTABLISHING COMMITTEES, COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENTS, COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND
ESTABLISHING DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
(5TH YR. OPTION) WITH COLOR SOURCE INC.
FOR THE PROVISION OF BALLOT PRINTING (OFFICE
OF THE COUNTY CLERK) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $317,000.00 – CAF #9900129445 FOR
$47,000.00. BALANCE OF FUNDING IS CONTINGENT
UPON THE AVAILABILITY AND APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS IN THE TEMPORARY AND/OR PERMANENT
2007 BUDGET.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
2ND YR. OPTION) WITH GARRISON PRINTING CO.,
INC., (BID A-17) FOR THE PRINTING OF THE
PARK PROGRAM GUIDE, LAYOUT #2 IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $65,972.00 – CAF #9900129261
FOR $20,000.00. BALANCE OF FUNDING IS
CONTINGENT UPON THE AVAILABILITY AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE TEMPORARY
AND/OR PERMANENT 2007 BUDGET.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES BY AUTHORIZED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
FOR VENDORS AT SPECIFIC EVENTS USING SECURE
DESIGNATED AREAS FOR THE 2007 CAMDEN COUNTY
SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAM SEASON.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION RATIFYING AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH
J. LEVIN DESIGNS FOR WINTER CONCERT BROCHURE
DESIGN IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,536.25. FUNDING
IS AVAILABLE IN THE 2007 RESERVE FUND.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH
MASSO GROUP (BID A-5) FOR RENTAL OF TENTS,
TABLES, CHAIRS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR
VARIOUS EVENTS (DIVISION OF SPECIAL EVENTS)
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $24,117.50 –
CAF #9900129684 FOR $21,000.00. BALANCE
OF FUNDING IS CONTINGENT UPON THE AVAILABILITY
AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE TEMPORARY
AND/OR PERMANENT 2007 BUDGET.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
OF THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY PROVIDING
THE CONSENT OF THE COUNTY TO (1) THE ISSUANCE
BY THE CAMDEN COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS
CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP GUARANTEED REVENUE REFUNDING
BONDS (CHERRY HILL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY PROJECT),
SERIES 2007 TO FINANCE THE REFUNDING OF BONDS
PREVIOUSLY ISSUE BY THE AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF
NEW LIBRARY FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF CHERRY HILL,
IN THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY, (11) THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN AGREEMENTS
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND (111) CERTAIN OTHER
MATTERS RELATED THERETO AND PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.
40:37A-56.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTER-LOCAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CAMDEN COUNTY IMPROVEMENT
AUTHORITY FOR THE PROVISION OF PLANNING SERVICES
FOR COMPLETION OF THE CAMDEN HUB PLAN IN ACCORDANCE
WITH A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,093.41 – CAF #9900129766.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE
CAMDEN COUNTY HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A SIGNATORY FOR
ALL CAMDEN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM MORTGAGE AND LOAN DOCUMENTS.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH MULLIN & LONERGAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE TO
THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN (OFFICE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT) IN THE PREPARATION AND
SUBMISSION OF THE COUNTY’S CONSOLIDATED
STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN FOR FY’07 IN
THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,700.00 AND
TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AS
NEEDED IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,500.00
- CAF #9900129333.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INCOME IN
THE AMOUNT OF $164,692.00 TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT
WITH VARIOUS VENDORS PURSUANT TO A PUBLICLY
ADVERTISED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR LEAD
BASED PAINT TESTING SERVICES (OFFICE OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) IN THE AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $20,000.00 PER VENDOR. CAF #’S
9900129620, 9900129861, 9900129863.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO
WORKFIRST CONTRACTS WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY (RESOLUTION #77, ADOPTED
JULY 20, 2006) FOR A DECREASE OF $81,600.00.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
BY THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN (OFFICE OF
ARCHIVES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT) FOR
A PARIS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000.00
TO THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND
RECORDS MANAGEMENT FOR THE 2007-2008 GRANT
YEAR.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION BY
THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN (OFFICE OF ARCHIVES
AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT) FOR A PARIS GRANT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000.00 TO THE NEW
JERSEY DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND RECORDS
MANAGEMENT FOR THE 2007-2008 GRANT YEAR.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION APPOINTING A PROJECT MANAGER
FOR THE PARIS GRANT.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO
RESOLUTION #69, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 15,2007
TO INCLUDE RIGGS INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES,
LLC AND I.C.U. INVESTIGATIONS INC. TO THE
POOL OF QUALIFIED PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS
PURSUANT TO A PUBLICLY ADVERTISED REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACTS
PURSUANT TO PUBLICLY ADVERTISED REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL-
CONDEMNATIONS FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS IN
CAMDEN COUNTY.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REJECTION
OF THE PUBLICLY ADVERTISED REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL REAL
ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH
VARIOUS LAW FIRMS PURSUANT TO A PUBLICLY
ADVERTISED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
SPECIAL LABOR COUNSEL SERVICES FOR THE
COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND ALL OTHER COUNTY
ENTITIES AND OFFICES.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH
SCARINCI AND HOLLENBECK LLC PURSUANT TO
A PUBLICLY ADVERTISED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL ETHICS COUNSEL
SERVICES FOR THE COUNTY OF CAMDEN AND ALL
OTHER COUNTY ENTITIES AND OFFICES.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE PHILADELPHIA
INQUIRER AS AN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER AND
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
DISCOUNTED LEGAL ADVERTISING RATES.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT IN
THE MATTER OF CONNEEN V. CAMDEN COUNTY,
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET
NUMBER CAML-L-2609-04.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPARTMENT HEAD
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION CREATING THE CAMDEN COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND
APPOINTING A DEPARTMENT HEAD.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REAPPOINTMENT
TO THE CAMDEN COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION APPROVING PERSONNEL ACTIONS
REQUESTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF FREEHOLDER
DIRECTOR CAPPELLI.

Freeholder Greco moved for the adoption of said resolution which motion was second by Deputy Director McDonnell. On roll call all Freeholders present, voted aye.

The Clerk read the following resolution:

RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING PERSONNEL ACTIONS
REQUESTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUTIONAL
OR STATUTORY OFFICES.

A motion was made by Freeholder Rodriguez with no second – the resolution fails.

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

Ms. Kurtsey of Erial addressed the Freeholders and said she is here tonight representing the Camden County Commission for Women. Ms. Kurtsey said we are celebrating Women’s History Month. She said she is glad to acknowledge and thank the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders in supporting women that are going back to school, college, and achieving more leadership roles. Ms. Kurtsey said she would like to personally thank the Freeholders on behalf of the Camden County Commission for Women for committing $5,000 this year to be utilized for women who are going back to school. Ms. Kurtsey said she is also excited about it because working at the Camden County Commission for Women she sees how seriously they take empowerment for women in our area. She then asked the members of the Camden County Commission for Women to stand and be acknowledged. She said we stand together as one to thank you. She said they look forward to the Freeholders’ continued support as we endeavor to put together a reception honoring those who put in applications as well as our future projects, such as Career Day that is held for girls. She thanked the Freeholders once again for all the support they have given over the years and how much it is appreciated. She also thanked and acknowledged Freeholder Rodriguez, who is their liaison, for all her assistance and support. She said together we can make a difference!

Freeholder Rodriguez responded and said it has been an honor to work with the Commission for Women. She said they care very much about the issues of women and have been very proactive. She said they are the ones that come to the Freeholders with suggestions on how to help women in becoming successful in furthering their careers.

Iraida Afanadoi of Collingswood addressed the Freeholders and said she would like to thank the Board on appointing her to the Camden County Cultural & Heritage Committee. She said she will not let them down. Ms. Afanadoi said she has been very much involved in cultural events for many years and will serve the County proudly.

James Gullick of Berlin addressed the Freeholders and said he is here this evening regarding gymnasium usage for a basketball organization called Basketball Development Group which has approximately 200 children between the ages of 10 and 17 years. He said he is very proud to say that there are 25 of those children now playing college basketball. He said this is taking kids off the street. He said this year their program has gone from a boys program into a girls program also. Mr. Gullick said what has happened is that we have had tremendous rapport with Pine Hill and the Pine Hill Youth Association and the Pine Hill Recreation Department has been wonderful as well as the high school. He also thanked Freeholder Ripa and the Berlin CER has been magnificent to them. He said everyone has been so helpful in speeding up this program to keep the kids off the street. He then distributed packages to the Freeholders and asked the Freeholders to look at it. They also sent letters to Camden County College as well as to Camden County Vo-Tech School. We hope to be able to use those facilities. He said they also sent a letter to Freeholder Cream as a follow up to those letters. He said at this time, he would like to thank Berlin and Freeholder Ripa, along with the Pine Hill organization and Council for all their help.

There being no one else wishing to comment further, the Director asked for a motion to close the public portion. Freeholder Greco made a motion to close with a second by Deputy-Director McDonnell and all Freeholders present voted aye.

The Director then called upon the Freeholders for their comments.

Freeholder Greco thanked the Mayor and Council for their hospitality. The Freeholder said this is such a beautiful facility. He also congratulated Louis Pennington for her 100 years of life – she is a wonderful and charming woman. It was a pleasure seeing her up here dancing. He also congratulated all the women here this evening because this is Women’s History Month. He said the way he sees it, without women, we wouldn’t have any history at all! Freeholder Greco then thanked all the Camden County employees for all the work they do for us everyday.

Freeholder Rodriguez thanked Mayor and Council for making us feel welcome. She thanked everyone who is here tonight, our employees, our government officials because it is working together that we make a community a better place to live in. She said it takes all of us working together for the purpose of the good of all. Freeholder Rodriguez said it has been her pleasure to sit on this Board with these great Freeholders to sit in Pine Hill which is a beautiful community and to have interaction on a regular basis with our employees, who are phenomenal. She said Camden County employees are phenomenal!

Freeholder Ripa thanked Mayor and Council for providing this beautiful facility for us. He said he always feels at home here in Pine Hill because he attends a few of their meetings and jokes with a few of their members of their Committee. He said I do it in honesty and difference of opinion and he thinks that is the way we progress. Freeholder Ripa said he would also like to thank all of the members of the Fire Service who were here and left early and to those who are still here, he wanted to thank them for their service and hopefully we will get these shovels in the ground right away and get that building up. Freeholder Ripa thanked everyone and all of the employees of Camden County for all of their hard work – our aides, our secretaries who make our jobs that much easier. Thank you all!

Deputy Director McDonnell thanked the Mayor for his hospitality. He said we are glad to be here. The Deputy Director recognized and thanked Tom Gurick for coming and being part of the meeting tonight. The Deputy Director congratulated Gary Spewak on a great career.

Director Cappelli said he wanted to draw everyone’s attention to one of the resolutions on the agenda tonight. He said one of the resolutions tonight we agreed to take a leading role to participate into something very unusual. He said for those of you who do not know, we are part of a consortium of County governments that purchases electricity in bulk. He said we are going to do it in a very different way this year, we are going to actually participate in an on-line auction where several energy companies will get on line and bid to sell electricity to our consortium – the consortium that we lead. Director Cappelli said we expect that this will result in great savings for the taxpayers of Camden County as well as the other counties participating in this process. The Director congratulated and thanked Anna Marie Wright, our Purchasing Agent, for her hard work and leadership. He said thanks to her we are ahead of the curve in purchasing electricity in the State of New Jersey. It is a big savings to all municipalities and taxpayers throughout the region. The Director said that County Administrator Ross Angilella actually put this consortium together about eight years ago. He said this is just another way we are trying to save money for each and every one of you. The Director thanked all the employees of Camden County for the great job they do day in and day out on behalf of the residents of Camden County.

There being no further business, Freeholder Ripa made a motion to adjourn with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez at 8:15 p.m. and all Freeholders present voted aye.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Szczesniewski
Clerk of the Board