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AGENDA

HUNTERDON COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 71 Main Street, Freeholder’s Meeting Room, 2nd Floor

Flemington, New Jersey 08822 November 07, 2018

I. 4:30 p.m. CONVENE: "This meeting is being held in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. Adequate notice has been given by posting throughout the year a copy of the notice on Bulletin Boards on the First and Second Floor of the Main Street County Complex, Building #1, Flemington, New Jersey, a public place reserved for such announcements. A copy was mailed on or before January 02, 2018, to the Hunterdon County Democrat, Star Ledger, Trenton Times, Courier News, TAPinto (online) and the Express Times, newspapers designated to receive such notices and by filing a copy with the Hunterdon County Clerk.”

II. EXECUTIVE SESSION 01. To discuss legal issues. 02. To discuss personnel issues. III. 5:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. MOMENT OF SILENCE V. COMMENTS FROM THE FREEHOLDER BOARD VI. VETERANS RECOGNITION MEDAL PRESENTATION 01. Ronald P. Galvin, U.S. Army. 02. John Kluthe, U.S. Navy. 03. Thomas W. Sayers, U.S. Navy. VII. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITION

01. PROCLAMATION - Recognizing Hunterdon County’s Veterans on

November 11, 2018 – Veterans’ Day. 02. PROCLAMATION - Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the End of

World War I, ‘Bells of Peace’. 03. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing Barrett Robert Reep, Boy

Scout Troop 199, on attaining the designation of Eagle Scout. 04. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing Preston Robert Reep, Boy

Scout Troop 199, on attaining the designation of Eagle Scout.

VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT, Limited to 2 minutes per person. (Comments exceeding 2 minutes will be entertained later in the agenda).

IX. FINANCE, Janet R. Previte, CFO 01. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the cancellation of certain 2014 Capital

Ordinances and authorizing the transfer of the funded balance ordinances to the Capital Improvement fund and Capital Surplus.

02. RESOLUTION - Requesting the insertion of an item of revenue and the like sum as an appropriation in the 2018 County Budget for the Area Plan Grant, in the amount of $44,626.

03. RESOLUTION - Requesting the insertion of an item of revenue and the like sum as an appropriation in the 2018 County Budget for 2018 State Council of the Arts Grant, in the amount of $66,464.

X. FARMLAND/OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION, Barbara Vogel 01. RESOLUTION - Authorizing Petitioning the Highlands Council for

inclusion in the Council’s amended Plan Conformance Program.

02. Discussion - Open Space Allocation. XI. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Marc Saluk 01. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the creation of an Economic Development

Municipal Grants program. XII. PURCHASING, Raymond E. Rule, Jr. 01. RESOLUTION - Approving Requisition #R8-05590, using State Contract

#A-87720, with Eplus Technology, Inc., for Security Cameras and Installation at the Route 12 County Complex, for the Buildings and Maintenance Division, in an amount not to exceed $66,963.78.

02. RESOLUTION - Approving Requisition #R8-06213, using Cooperative Contract #65MCESCCPS, with Direct Flooring, for Justice Center Carpet Replacement, for the Buildings and Maintenance Division, in an amount not to exceed $65,701.23.

XIII. PUBLIC WORKS, Tom Mathews, Director 01. Lynne and Jim Kozicki, Junction Road, Raritan Township, requesting

permission for a Hardship/Road Opening Permit, due to a failing septic, need to connect a building to a new sewer line.

XIV. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT, Kevin Davis

01. Update.

XV. CONSENT AGENDA “All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.” 01. Motion to approve the claims in accordance with the Claims Register dated

November 07, 2018. 02. Motion to approve the special and executive session minutes of October 16,

2018. 03. RESOLUTION - Carli Edling appointed full-time, Family Service Worker,

Social Services Division, Human Services Department. 04. RESOLUTION - Katie McGann appointed provisional, full time Supervising

Clerk Transcriber, Human Services Department. 05. RESOLUTION - Nicholas Cepparulo appointed permanent, full time

Inspector, Mosquito Exterminator, Vector Services Division, Public Health and Health Services Department.

06. RESOLUTION - Ryan Grzeszkiewicz appointed full-time, Laborer, Roads Division, Public Works Department.

07. RESOLUTION - Scott Carver, Equipment Operator, Roads and Bridges Division, Public Works Department, salary adjustment. (CWA Contract)

08. RESOLUTION - John Sigafoos, Equipment Operator, Roads and Bridges Division, Public Works Department, salary adjustment. (CWA Contract)

09. RESOLUTION - Karla Lamendola appointed temporary, part time Assistant, County Clerk’s Office.

10. RESOLUTION - Amy Westover, full-time, Librarian 1, County Library, salary adjustment. (CWA Contract).

11. RESOLUTION - Anthony Rosario appointed as a per-diem Level 1 Fire Instructor, Emergency Management Division, Public Safety and Health Services Department.

12. RESOLUTION - John Downs appointed as a per-diem Level 1 Fire Instructor, Emergency Management Division, Public Safety and Health Services Department.

13. RESOLUTION - Patrick Horsch appointed full-time, Public Safety Telecommunicator, Communications Division, Public Safety and Health Services Department. (CWA Contract).

14. RESOLUTION - Tamela Buza appointed as a temporary Assistant, Board of Elections, for a period not to exceed 30 days.

15. RESOLUTION - Approving the Director sign an Underground Storage Tank Facility Certification Questionnaire, as required by NJ Environmental Protection Department, for the Lebanon Garage Wash Bay.

16. RESOLUTION - Authorizing permission to solicit bids for Landscape Maintenance and Mowing Services.

17. RESOLUTION - Approving a transportation services agreement with The ARC of Hunterdon County, for ARC consumers, for 2019, in the amount of $200,000.

18. RESOLUTION - Approving a modification to the agreement with Freedom House, Inc., for outpatient services, for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020, increase of $24,000, revising the not to exceed amount to $49,251.

19. RESOLUTION - Approving a modification to the agreement with Freedom House, Inc., for Halfway House, for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020, decrease of $24,000, revising the not to exceed amount to $16,836.

20. RESOLUTION - Approving Amendment #2, with Malick & Scherer, P.C., for County Quote #009802015, for “Engineering Design Services for the Reconstruction of County Bridge C-32 and Approach of Payne Road,” in the amount of $10,267.

21. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the sale of surplus Library Shelving through GovDeals.com, starting November 19, 2018 through November 26, 2018.

XVI. GRANTS 01. RESOLUTION - Approving the renewal of the SANE/SART (sexual

assault nurse examiner/team) program grant, with the New Jersey Department of Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General, in the amount of $115,165, (Federal-$72,000; County Match-$43,165).

02. RESOLUTION - Approving a contract with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, in the amount of $73,742 (state funds) and a Public Donor Agreement for the County Match-$17,890.

03. RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) application grant, as requested by the State, to increase the County’s Match. (Federal-$229,531; County Match-$60,801).

XVII. CORRESPONDENCE 01. High Bridge Police Department advising that the High Bridge Borough

Business Association, requesting permission close a portion of County Route 513 between Fairview Avenue and McDonald Street, for their annual Tree Lighting event, on Saturday, December 01, 2018, between 5:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

02. Whitehouse Wind Symphony, requesting permission to hold their annual Holiday Concert (free to the public), at the historic Court House, at Sunday, December 09, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., and asking to have any fees waived. Also requesting use of 40 metal chairs, a PA system, and access to jail cell or a downstairs office for storage of instruments, (Insurance provided).

03. Hunterdon County Bar Association, requesting permission to use the

historic Court House for the Mock Trial finals, on Thursday, January 31, 2019 (snow date: February 04, 2019), starting at 6:00 p.m. Also requesting any fees to be waived.

04. Hunterdon Watercolor Society, requesting permission to have the insurance requirement and fee waived to use the Route 12 Assembly area, to continue to promote art education and preserve visual arts education, through workshops and demonstration meetings.

05. High Bridge Borough, requesting permission to use a LINK Bus as a shuttle during their Adventure Race – Bike, Boat and Run (HBAR), to move racers from Solitude Village to Union Forge Park, on Sunday, November 18, 2018, between 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

XVIII. FREEHOLDERS COMMENTS/REPORTS XIX. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC XX. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Reconvene if necessary)

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

PROCLAMATION

Honoring Veterans on Veterans’ Day, November 11, 2018 WHEREAS, since the beginning of our history as a nation, courageous men and women, from all walks of life, have donned the uniform of our Armed Forces and built a noble tradition of faithful and dedicated service to our Nation; and WHEREAS, Veterans Day, November 11th, has been established by the U.S. Congress as a day to honor those American patriots who answered the call of duty, preserving our freedoms and often making the ultimate sacrifice; and WHEREAS, we can never fully repay our debt of gratitude to those men and women who have served; and WHEREAS, the dedication of our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Merchant Mariners has preserved our freedoms ,and saved millions around the world from tyranny; and WHEREAS, we continue to respect and admire those who currently serve and sacrifice to protect this nation; and WHEREAS, many Hunterdon County’s residents have served heroically in the military throughout our nation’s history to protect the freedom and liberty we all enjoy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon does hereby honor our Hunterdon County Veterans, and all Veterans in our state and nation, and thank them for their service and sacrifice on Veterans’ Day, November 11, 2018.

ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

J. Matthew Holt, Director

Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director

John W. King, Freeholder

John E. Lanza, Freeholder

Shaun C. Van Doren, Freeholder

ADOPTED November 07, 2018 _________________________________ Denise B. Doolan, CLERK


PROCLAMATION

Commemorating The Centennial Of The End Of World War I

WHEREAS, November 11, 2018 will mark the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War I, known at the time as the war to end all wars; and WHEREAS, history records that America’s entry into the war in 1917 proved a turning point that ended the bloody stalemate in Europe, and brought about the Armistice on November 11, 1918; and WHEREAS, the 116,516 Americans who gave their lives, the more than 200,000 who were wounded, and the 4 million Americans who served in the armed forces in the war deserve remembrance and recognition for their sacrifice; and WHEREAS, the Bells of Peace program, a tolling of bells 21 times throughout the nation and world, will take place at 11 am, on November 11, 2018, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that occurred at the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, in 1918; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders, County of Hunterdon, that the County will honor the patriotism, dedication, and sacrifice of those who served the nation in World War I, through participation in the Bells of Peace program, by having the bell at the Historic Courthouse in Flemington sounded 21 times, at 11 am on November 11, 2018; and BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED, that American ‘Doughboys’ should never be forgotten for their service and sacrifice in the war to end all wars.







ADOPTED November 07, 2018

_________________________________ Denise B. Doolan, CLERK


RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION TO CANCEL THE BALANCE OF CERTAIN CAPITAL ORDINANCES AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE FUNDED BALANCE OF SUCH ORDINANCES TO CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENT FUND AND TO CAPITAL SURPLUS

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon, in the State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The balance of the appropriation made in the capital ordinances listed below, which were heretofore

adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County, is hereby canceled: Ordinance Number

Year Adopted

Project Description Balance to Cancel- to Capital Surplus

Balance to Cancel –

to Capital Improvement Fund

1402 2014 Acquisition of Vehicles 1,261.78

1403 2014 Acquisition of Office Furniture, Fixtures & Business Equipment

21,344.77

1406 2014 Acquisition of Computer Equipment 14,865.40

1407 2014 Upgrades to Radio

Equipment and Tower Sites

115.68

1408 2014 Acquisition of

Maintenance Equipment for Parks

1,017.00

1410 2014 Improvements to County Golf Course 11,181.98

1411 2014

Acquisition of Emergency Services

Training Center Equipment

2,262.60

1412 2014 Various Improvements at County Correction

Facility 39,024.53

Total $14,865.40 $76,208.34

2. The Chief Financial Officer of the County is hereby authorized to transfer the balance of the Canceled Ordinances to Capital Improvement Fund and to Capital Surplus and to reflect same on the County’s financial statements.









RESOLUTION

Chapter 159-2018-008 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for an equal amount; and WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon has received notice of an award of $44,626 from State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services and wishes to amend its 2018 Budget to include this amount as revenue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the 2018 Budget in the sum of $44,626 which is now available as a revenue under the caption of:

Miscellaneous Revenues-Section D: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services: Public and Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations:

2018 Area Plan Grant (final allocation for 2018) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the like sum of $44,626 is hereby appropriated under the caption of:

General Appropriations-Section A: Operations – Public and Private Programs Offset by Revenues:

2018 Area Plan Grant (final allocation for 2018) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Director of Local Government Services for approval, via electronic filing in accordance with Local Finance Notice 2014-11.










RESOLUTION

Chapter 159-2018-009 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget, and WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for an equal amount, and WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon has received notice of an award of $66,464 from State of New Jersey, Department of State, New Jersey Council on the Arts and wishes to amend its 2018 Budget to include this amount as revenue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the 2018 Budget in the sum of $66,464 which is now available as a revenue under the caption of:

Miscellaneous Revenues-Section D: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services: Public and Private Revenues Offset with Appropriations:

2018 State Council on the Arts BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $66,464 is hereby appropriated under the caption of:

General Appropriations-Section A: Operations – Public and Private Programs Offset by Revenues:

2018 State Council on the Arts BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Director of Local Government Services for approval, via electronic filing in accordance with Local Finance Notice 2014-11. ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

J. Mathew Holt, Director




Shaun Van Doren, Freeholder


______________________________________

Denise B. Doolan, CLERK


RESOLUTION

Authorization to Petition the Highlands Council for Plan Conformance

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey adopted the Highlands Water Protection & Planning Act (N.J.S.A. 13:20-1 et seq.) on August 10, 2004; and WHEREAS, the Act created the Highlands Water Protection & Planning Council (Highlands Council) and charged it with the preparation and adoption of a regional master plan for the entirety of the Highlands Region; and WHEREAS, the Highlands Council adopted the Highlands Regional Master Plan (RMP) on July 17, 2008, which became effective on September 8, 2008; and WHEREAS, the RMP includes goals, policies, and objectives related to environmental protection, water conservation, and sustainable economic development in the Highlands Region; and WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon shares many of the same goals, policies, and objectives, as demonstrated through years of county planning, in particular the County’s Economic Development Strategy, and the numerous planning studies, documents, resources, and effective county programs that have resulted; and WHEREAS, the Highlands Council seeks to partner with the County of Hunterdon in pursuing the common goals and objectives shared by both entities; and WHEREAS, the Highlands Council has appropriated funds to support the implementation of the RMP at both the municipal and the county level, and offers such funding to the County of Hunterdon for its RMP-related initiatives; and WHEREAS, the Highlands Council County Plan Conformance Program entails completion of the following items, the costs for each of which, as necessary components to implementation of the RMP, are eligible for Highlands Council Plan Conformance grant funding:

1. County Self-Assessment Report – meaning a report identifying areas where County planning goals and objectives generally align with those of the Highlands RMP; prioritizing areas identified in accordance with county needs, interests, and intents; and providing a brief discussion regarding each, indicating preliminary thoughts, ideas, and plans for assessment and action.

2. Master Plan Amendment – meaning a County-authored discussion as to its role in the Highlands Region; general areas of County alignment, interest in goals/objectives of Act and RMP; County goals, intents for working toward areas of interest; opportunities to lead/coordinate with municipalities; specifics TBD by County.

3. Water Use and Conservation Management Plan – meaning a comprehensive water use and

management plan developed with professional assistance for County-wide application and use; said Plan based on analysis of watersheds within the County and intended to reduce/eliminate areas of water deficit, retain/enhance water quality, and ensure a sustainable water supply well into the future.

4. Stormwater Management Plan – meaning a comprehensive stormwater management initiative

developed with professional assistance for County-wide application and use; said Plan based on implementation of Low Impact Development techniques and best practices in stormwater management, and intended to reduce/eliminate flooding, protect water quality, and maximize groundwater recharge.

5. Implementation Agenda – meaning a planning tool, listing all items of interest to the County in

furthering the common goals and objectives identified in the County Self-Assessment Report and each of items 2, 3, and 4, above, indicating items considered by the County to be of priority need/interest, and including preliminary cost estimates associated with each priority item; said Agenda to be considered a preliminary document, subject to change as County needs and circumstances evolve.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon does hereby Petition the Highlands Council for inclusion in the Council’s Plan Conformance Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby authorizes the Freeholder Director and County Administrator to execute such documents as may be necessary on its behalf, to complete and file said Petition with the Highlands Council. ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT






ADOPTED November 07, 2018 ________________________________ Denise B. Doolan, CLERK


RESOLUTION

Economic Development Grant Program WHEREAS, the county’s economic development strategy includes working with local Hunterdon municipalities to develop programs and initiatives that support joint economic development goals; and WHEREAS, the county is committed to partnering and supporting municipal partners as these programs are developed; and WHEREAS, the economic development office has determined that county contributions to these municipal projects are a catalyst to these projects being initiated and completed; and WHEREAS, it has also been determined that an annual grant program in support of these initiatives will help provide for consistent annual program development in conjunction with Hunterdon municipalities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon herby authorizes the creation of the annual Economic Development Grant Program for the purposes of partnering with county municipalities towards the joint achievement of economic development goals.







ADOPTED November 07, 2018 _______________________________ Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that purchases in excess of $36,000.00 be approved by resolution of the Governing Body. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon does hereby approve the purchase of commodity(s)/service(s), requisition(s), #R8-05590, using #State Contract #A-87720, with Eplus Technology, Inc., for Security Cameras and Installation, for the Buildings and Maintenance Department, in the amount of $66,963.78; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the commodity(s)/service(s) will be purchased under Budget Account #C-04-55-1701-201 (2017 Capital Ordinance) and C-04-1801-204 (2018 Capital Ordinance); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer of the County of Hunterdon has certified the availability of funding in the County Budget.







ADOPTED November 07, 2018 _____________________________ Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that purchases in excess of $36,000.00 be approved by resolution of the Governing Body. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon does hereby approve the purchase of commodity(s)/service(s), requisition(s), #R8-06213, using Cooperative #65MCESCCPS, with Direct Flooring, for Justice Center Carpet Replacement, for the Buildings and Maintenance Department, in the amount of $65,701.23; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the commodity(s)/service(s) will be purchased under Budget Account #C-04-55-1701-209 (2017 Capital Ordinance); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer of the County of Hunterdon has certified the availability of funding in the County Budget.








Denise Doolan

From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:

Lynne Kozicki <[email protected]> Wednesday, October 17, 2018 2:53PM Freeholders Jim Kozicki Hardship/Open Road

Dear Freeholders, My husband & I are the property owners of Block 27, Lot 8 at 24 Junction Road, Flemington; next to HCRHS Fieldhouse, across from Costco. There are three septic systems on the property, one of which is currently failing (possibly because ofhigher water table from Costco building); rainwater/runoff is filling the septic system. We would like to request relief from the five year moratorium on the recently paved road and receive an Open Road Permit to connect the one building to the new sewer line. Thank you for your consideration. Lynne & Jim Kozicki

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RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that Carli Edling be appointed as a full-time, Family Service Worker, in the Division of Social Services, of the Department of Human Services, in the County of Hunterdon. Salary per annum: $33,000.00 Effective: November 5, 2018 Hours Per Week: 35 Union: CWA Rank and File


J. Mathew Holt, Director Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director John E. Lanza, Freeholder John W. King, Freeholder Shaun Van Doren, Freeholder


______________________________________ Denise B. Doolan, CLERK


RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders does hereby promote Katie McGann, as a provisional, full time, Supervising Clerk Transcriber, in the Department of Human Services. Effective Date: November 19, 2018 Salary: $33,286.00 Hours Per Week: 35 Union: CWA Supervisory Unit ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT



____________________________ Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Appointing Authority has been advised that Nicholas Cepparulo has passed his Civil Service examination effective October 15, 2018; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Nicholas Cepparulo is hereby appointed permanent, full time, Inspector, Mosquito Exterminator, as of November 5, 2018, in the Hunterdon Division of Vector Services, of the Department of Public Safety and Health Services. Salary to remain the same.








_____________________________ Denise B. Doolan, CLERK


RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that Ryan Grzeszkiewicz be appointed as a full-time, Laborer, in the Division of Bridges, of the Department of Public Works, in the County of Hunterdon. Salary per annum: $29,120.00 Effective: October 22, 2018 Hours Per Week: 40 Union: CWA Rank and File






RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that Scott Carver receive a $1,000 increase in base salary for completion of one year of service as an Equipment Operator per Article 10, Paragraph G, of the CWA Rank and File Agreement, with the County of Hunterdon. New Salary: $55,284.13 Effective Date: November 6, 2018 Union: CWA Rank and File Hours Per Week: 40









RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that John Sigafoos receive a $1,000 increase in base salary for completion of one year of service as an Equipment Operator per Article 10, Paragraph G, of the CWA Rank and File Agreement, with the County of Hunterdon. New Salary: $55,284.13 Effective Date: November 6, 2018 Union: CWA Rank and File Hours Per Week: 40









RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby appoints Karla Lamendola as a temporary assistant, in the Office of the County Clerk. Effective date: October 30, 2018 Salary: $20.00 per hour Hours Per Week: Not to Exceed 24 ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT









RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that Amy Westover, full-time, Librarian 1, in the Hunterdon County Library receive a salary adjustment in accordance with the terms and conditions of the CWA Rank and File contract with the County of Hunterdon.

Effective Date Salary

April 4, 2018 $35,471.52

January 1, 2019 $36,571.52









RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that Anthony Rosario be hereby appointed as a per-diem Level 1 Fire Instructor, in the Division of Emergency Management, of the Department of Public Safety and Health Services, of the County of Hunterdon. Hourly Rate: $20.00 Effective: November 07, 2018 Hours per week: As needed ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

J. Matthew Holt, Director Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director John W. King, Freeholder John E. Lanza, Freeholder Shaun Van Doren, Freeholder


_______

DENISE B. DOOLAN, CLERK


RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that John Downs be hereby appointed as a per-diem Level 1 Fire Instructor, in the Division of Emergency Management, of the Department of Public Safety and Health Services, of the County of Hunterdon. Hourly Rate: $20.00 Effective: November 07, 2018 Hours per week: As needed ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

J. Matthew Holt, Director Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director John W. King, Freeholder John E. Lanza, Freeholder Shaun Van Doren, Freeholder


_______

DENISE B. DOOLAN, CLERK


RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that Patrick Horsch, be hereby promoted to full-time, Public Safety Telecommunicator, in the Division of Communications of the Department of Public Safety and Health Services. Mr. Horsch should be granted the following salary adjustment in accordance with the Communications MOA between the County of Hunterdon and CWA Local 1036: Salary per annum: $35,000.00 Effective: November 27, 2018 Union: CWA Hours per week: 40










RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby appoints Tamela Buza as a temporary assistant, for a period not to exceed 30 days, in the Hunterdon County Board of Elections. Effective date: October 30, 2018 Salary: $15.00 per hour Hours Per Week: Up to 35 ROLL CALL MOVED SECONDED AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT









RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon is hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, an Underground Storage Tank Facility Certification Questionnaire, for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, for the Lebanon Garage, UST #237348, at 1 Werner Way, Lebanon, New Jersey. Tank holds 1,000 gallons.






RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County has the need to procure equipment, goods or services, where the estimated cost of which exceeds the bid threshold. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon does hereby authorize the County Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for the following project: Landscape Maintenance and Mowing Services









RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon has established a Consolidated Transportation System for the purpose of providing a greater degree of coordination and efficient utilization of resources in providing human services transportation in Hunterdon County; and WHEREAS, the Arc of Hunterdon believes that it is in the best interest of the clientele which it serves to participate in the County’s Consolidated Transportation System; and WHEREAS, the Arc of Hunterdon is desirous to purchase from the County transportation services for eighty-five (85) Arc of Hunterdon consumers to and from various work site destinations in the County of Hunterdon, transportation to occur Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 am and the hours of 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon is hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, a Transportation Service Agreement with The Arc of Hunterdon County for the purchase of transportation services for eighty-five (85) Arc of Hunterdon consumers, for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00.


J. Mathew Holt, Director Suzanne Lagay, Deputy Director John W. King, Freeholder John E. Lanza, Freeholder Shaun C. Van Doren, Freeholder

ADOPTED November 07, 2018 ____________________________ Denise B. Doolan, CLERK


RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the County and Freedom House, Inc., wish to amend the existing Service Agreement dated December 19, 2017 to increase the allocated funds to the Outpatient Services program due to a demonstrated increase in need for said services and a decrease in need for funding of the halfway house program; and WHEREAS, the increase in funding for the Outpatient Services program is for the funding period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon be authorized to execute, on behalf of the County, a Service Agreement Modification between the County of Hunterdon and Freedom House, Inc., to modify terms of the Service Agreement dated December 19, 2017; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Service Agreement Modification executed reflect an increase in funding of $24,000 for the Outpatient Services program effective the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020, with the not-to-exceed figure revised from its original amount of $25,251.00 to reflect the new sum of $49,251.00 (Acct. No. 01-27-036V); and





RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the County and Freedom House, Inc., wish to amend the existing Agreement dated December 19, 2017 to reduce the allocated funds to the Men’s Halfway House program due to the provider being the recipient of state funding through the New Jersey Substance Abuse Initiative thereby resulting in a decrease in the need for funding received by the County Department of Human Services; and WHEREAS, the reduction in funding for the Men’s Halfway House program is for the funding period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon be authorized to execute, on behalf of the County, a Contract Modification between the County of Hunterdon and Freedom House, Inc., to modify terms of the Grant Agreement dated December 19, 2017; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Contract Modification executed reflect a decrease in funding of $24,000 for the Men’s Halfway House program effective the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020, with the not-to-exceed figure revised from its original amount of $40,836.00 to reflect the new sum of $16,836.00 (Acct. No. 01-27-036V); and




STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON RESOLUTION Contract Modification #2 WHEREAS, there exists a need for a contract modification to the professional engineering services contract, awarded to Malick & Scherer, P.C., dated January 19, 2016, for County Quote #0098-2015, for “Engineering Design Services for the Reconstruction of Hunterdon County Bridge C-32 and Approach of Payne Road over the Prescott Brook, in the Township of Clinton, in the County of Hunterdon; and WHEREAS, the Scope of Work has been modified to include additional work in accordance with the request for modification submitted by the Engineer dated May 10, 2017, the new Scope of Work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon as follows: 01. The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon does hereby authorize and

direct Malick & Scherer, P.C., to provide the services as outlined in the Scope of Work, dated September 25, 2018.

02. The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby accepts the terms and

conditions as specified for an additional amount not to exceed $10,267.00, using Budget Account C-04-55-1005-191 (2010 Capital Ordinance-Bridge C-32).

03. The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby accepts the terms and

conditions as outlined in the Scope of Work on behalf of the County of Hunterdon. 04. The Financial Officer of the County of Hunterdon has issued a Certificate of Availability of

funds for the purposes set forth in this resolution, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Hunterdon.









RESOLUTION

NOTICE OF ONLINE AUCTION FOR EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13, the County of Hunterdon desires to hold an auction for the sale of equipment, as set forth in the attached Schedule A, which equipment is no longer needed for public use and is therefore deemed surplus; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon that the Clerk of the Board shall be authorized to arrange for the sale of the said equipment at a public auction, the sale to be made to the highest bidder present at the auction for each item upon the following terms and conditions: A. The surplus sale will be conducted through an online service known as GovDeals and can be

accessed at www.govdeals.com on November 19, 2018. The auction items can be reached by doing a search for the keyword “County of Hunterdon”.

B. Visitors can find the County's auctions directly via the following link: www.govdeals.com/HunterdonCountyNJ. C. No warranty shall be given, either expressed or implied, by the County as to said equipment and all is

"as is". D. The bidders acknowledge receipt of notice that some items are not presently functioning or not in

working condition. E. All sales shall be final. F. Property shall be removed within seven (7) days of sale and remain at the sole risk of the buyer. G. GovDeals will collect all proceeds from the winning bidder, including the “Buyer’s Premium” through

PayPal, credit card or wire transfer. This is the only means of payment by the bidder. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said public sale of equipment items will be held for ten (10) business days starting November 19, 2018 through November 26, 2018. The Clerk of the Board shall advertise this Resolution and Notice of Items (Exhibit A), in the Hunterdon County Democrat in the issues of November 15, 2018. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County of Hunterdon is not responsible for typographical errors which may occur.









http://www.govdeals.com/

http://www.govdeals.com/HunterdonCountyNJ

Exhibit A

Pieces Size TYPE

1. 456 36”x9” Library Bureau Cantilever Shelving

2. 324 36”x7” Library Bureau Cantilever Shelving

STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF HUNTERDON RESOLUTION Grant: VS-34-17

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon is hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, a grant renewal application from the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, for funding for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Sexual Assault Response Team (SANE/SART) Project, Subgrant #VS-34-17, for the period of October 01, 2018 through September 30, 2019, for the Office of the Hunterdon County Prosecutor.

Federal: $72,000.00 County Match: $43,165.00 Total: $115,165.00










RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon is hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, a Contract Agreement #19AHKC with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, for the provision of $73,742.00 in State funding (Acct. No. G-02-41-7672), for the purposes agreed to therein for the period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon is authorized to sign, on behalf of the County of Hunterdon, a Public Donor Agreement to Contract #19AHKC, reflecting the provision of $17,890.00 in cash match funds, as required for State Social Services Block Grant funding (Acct. No. G-02-41-7672). Match funds represent a portion of human service staff salaries and Hunterdon Behavioral Health, School Based Initiatives.



ADOPTED November 07, 2018 __________________________________ Denise B. Doolan, CLERK


RESOLUTION Grant ##V-13-16 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon is hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the County, a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Application, for the Hunterdon County Victim Assistance Project/Victims of Crime Act, #V-13-16, with the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, Office of the Attorney General, in the amount of $229,531.00, for the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office. Federal Funds: $ 229,531 County Match: $ 60,801 TOTAL: $ 290,332




______________________________ Denise B. Doolan, CLERK

Brett J. Bartman Chief of Police

IDGH BRIDGE BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT

99 West Main Street High Bridge, NJ 08829

Phone (908) 638-6500 Fax (908) 638-4315

[email protected]

Serving Since

1947

September 12, 2018

Hunterdon County Engineers Office

Department of Roads, Bridges, and Engineering

Route 12 County Complex,Building #1

PO Box 2900

Flemington, NJ 08822-2900

Dear Sirs,

The Borough Of High Bridge Business Association will be hosting a tree lighting event on Saturday December 1, 2018. County Route 513 will be affected between Fairview Ave. and McDonald St. Traffic will be detoured on Route 513 Southbound to Mill St. to McDonald St. and on Route 513 Northbound to McDonald St. To Mill St. This temporary detour will be effective for approximately one (1) hour between 5:45 PM and 7:00 PM for pedestrian safety. There will be two uniformed Police Officers posted,one at the intersection of Church St. and Fairview Ave.and one at Main St. and McDonald St. to control traffic during this temporary detour.

It is the Borough's desire to keep you informed of any event that may affect a County Road. If you have any questions concerning this matter please contact me at (908) 638-6500. I will forward the Certificates of Insurance upon receipt by the insurance company.

Thank you for consideration in this matter.

Sincerely,



2018 - 2019 OFFICERS

HUNTERDON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

October 29, 2018

Kasia Zielinski President

Anthony E. Koester

President - Elect

Peter A. Marra Vice President

Scott M. Wilhelm

Treasurer

Patrick Heller Secretary

2018 - 2019 TRUSTEES

Daniel B. Tune Immediate Past President

Mary Ann Bauer

Lisa Browning

Michelle Cresti

Diana N. Fredericks

John H. Rittley

Therese Thompson

Lyn Brokaw Executive Director

The Board of Chosen Freeholders 71Main Street Building #1, 3rd Floor PO Box 2900 Flemington, New Jersey 08822-2900

To the Board of Chosen Freeholders: The Hunterdon County Bar Association will once again host the Hunterdon County Mock Trial Competition in which our county high school mock trial teams have the opportunity to experience our system of law and justice through the preparation of a mock case. The Bar Association's involvement with this program is philanthropic in nature, involving the volunteer hours of members in coaching teams, organizing the logistics of the competition and judging the preliminary and final rounds of the competition, always emphasizing the educational goals of the competition. Historically the finals of the competition have taken place at the Historic Courthouse. The finals of the competition are currently scheduled for the evening of Thursday,January 31st at 6:00pm, with a snow date of Monday, February 4th at 6:00pm. The event is open to the public and is free of charge. I am writing to request a waiver of any fee associated with our use of the Historic Courthouse for this purpose. Thank you for your kind consideration of our request.

(JJ Lyn Brokaw Executive Director Hunterdon County Bar Association Cc: Carrie Fellows, Executive Director, Division of Culture & Heritage

John Macce, Esq., HCBA Mock Trial Competition Chairperson

HUNTERDON COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 1'0 Box 573 Ann:tndalc, N.J 0!1801

h cha(@cnmcast.nct· phone:908.200.7822 fax:908.200.7159 www.huntcolaw.org

mailto:hcha(@cnmcast.nct

http://www.huntcolaw.org/

NAME OF ORGANIZATION:

Hunterdon County Mock Trial Competition

FACILITY/ROOM USE REQUEST FORM

COUNTY OF HUNTERDON PO BOX 2900

FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822-2900

PHONE: (908) 788-1490 NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AND/OR AUDIENCE EXPECTED AND MAKE UP OF AUDIENCE EXPECTED (children, adults, etc): children and adults

NAME OF ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBLE FOR USEAGE:

Hunterdon County Bar Association

ADDRESS: PO Box 573, Annandale, NJ 08801

TELPHONE: Home: 908-200-7822

Work: 908-200-7822

Email: [email protected]

FACILITY/ROOM REQUESTED: (Requires Room Setup Choice, see diagrams located on our Website) ROUTE 12 ASSEMBLY SPACE: (After Hours Fees May Apply)

DWHOLE ROOM * Room Setup Choice

DKITCHEN SIDE* Room Setup Choice

D DAISSIDE * Room Setup Choice

FREEHOLDER MEETING ROOM, MAIN STREET D COMPLEX

I7JHISTORIC COUNTY COURTHOUSE

I.YJ (extra feE! required) TYPE OF EVENT OR PROGRAM (Please specify): Examples: Workshop, Meeting, Training, etc. Mock Trial Finals

SPECIAL NOTE: Fundraising admission or other charges are not allowed unless permitted under a separate agreement.

DATES(S) AND TIME(S) REQUESTED:

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Monday, February 4, 2019 (snow date)

The court house needs to be open at 5:30pm The trial will begin at 6:00pm

A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH APPLICATION

The Certificate MUST State Personal and Liability Coverage of at Least $1,000,000.00

and Name The County of Hunterdon as

Additional Insured.

SPECIAL NEEDS REQUESTED (If available)

I./ISOUND SYSTEM (Microphones Only Allowed with Whole Room Setup and Court House)

DDISPLAY SCREEN/LAPTOP HOOKUP D DVD (Must Use Kitchen Side or Whole

Room) O : ciAL CONSIDERATIONS (please

specify)

NOTE: Facility Use Charges May Apply. If there is a charge, you will be notified upon submission of request.

USE OF ROOM IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL

SIGNATURE OF ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE: (I have read the Facility Use Regulations and agree on behalf of my group thot we will abide by them)

SIGNATURE: Lyn Brokaw

DATE: 10.29.18


A e _

10.29.18

In response to your request for use of a meeting room in a County-owned building, the following guidelines and request form are provided:

GUIDELINES FOR USE OF COUNTY B UILDINGS/MEETING ROOMS

County buildings/meeting rooms may be used by government entitirs for official business and non-profit organizations for educational, cultural or civic events.

Meetings by groups whose objectives are political in nature or whose objective is to lobby for/against public action are prohibited. Non-partisan political events designed for educationCJI purposes such as debates may be approved upon review and approval by the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

The scheduling of room use is on a first come, first served basis and is scheduled at the sole discretion of the County. Requests for room use should be made as far in advance as possibl e.

While regularly scheduled meetings shall not exceed 2 per month, special meetings may be permitted if space is available on a case by case basis.

A certificate of insurance, naming the County of Hunterdon as an additional insured, must accompany the request. The certificate of insurance must include General Linbility with a minimum of $1,000,000 Workmen's Compensation with $100,000/$500,000/$100,000 coverage and e xcess Liability, if available. Groups may petition the Freeholders for a waiver of this requirement in appropriate circum ;t ances.

Groups that are not organized as non-profit or government entilic:; r equire special Freeholder consideration for approval.

If the meeting/activity is scheduled on off hours/weekends/holirl ays or if there are special accommodations/set up required, there will be a $35.00 per hour fee for payable to the C o t!11ly for opening/preparing the room/closing/cleaning the facility, unless waived by the Board of Chosen Freeholders, for c;d1 County personnel required. There will a $75 per hour fee for the Historic County Court House, payable to the County for ll1e same services.

Organizations assume responsibility for any damage to room con t u1ls. No additional furniture or equipment, other than what is available, is to be used without C C' 1: :y approval.

The County is not responsible for providing storage of equipment, supplies, materials or other items owned by a group and used in the county building.

Groups are expected to pick up after themselves and make surr: ! 1 H room is returned to its original state.

Food and beverages are only permitted in designated areas. Smoking in County buildings is prohibited.

Visitors must stay in designated areas.

In the event of an emergency involving the physical plant, (fi•J , . ling, electrical problems, plumbing, etc.) contact the County Emergency Services Department at (908) 788-1202 wiHJ will contact the County Buildings and Maintenance Department.

Room capacity must be strictly enforced.

In the event of an accident involving injury, contact the appropriatr; 1.: • 1ergency department via 9-1-1. Scheduled use of room may be subject to cancellation.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH GUIDELINES MAY RE ' IJLT IN DENIAL OF FUTURE REQUESTS

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above guidelinr · :

SIGNATURE

·t , 12 · ' Click Button to the Left to Request A Meeting

- , Room at the Route 12 County Comp1ex

it' 11 Street Click Button to the Left to Request A Meeting Room at the Main Street County Complex

DATE C u thous:l Click Button to the Left to Request Use of the

A Historic Countv Court House Court Room

Hunterdon Watercolor Society Flemington, NJ 08820 _____________________________________________________________________________ Board of Chosen Freeholders PO Box 28900 Flemington, NJ 08822-2900 Nov 1, 2018 Dear Members of the Board, The Hunterdon Watercolor Society is sending this letter to request a renewal for waive of the insurance requirement so that we may continue to use the meeting room in the Municipal Building #1 located on Rt. 12 for the 2019 calendar year. This meeting space allows the Society to continue to promote art education and preserve the visual arts education in the county via workshops and demonstration meetings. The Society has been a grantee of the Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission. HWS asks that you please waive the insurance requirement so that we may continue the mission to preserve art education in the community. Sincerely, Joanne Bodnar President Hunterdon Watercolor Society

www.highbridge.org

BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE 97 WEST MAIN STREET, HIGH BRIDGE NJ 08829-1900

P: (908) 638-6455 - F: (908) 638-9374 - E: [email protected]

OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

October 29th, 2018

The Hon. J. Matthew Holt Director Hunterdon County Board of Freeholders P.O. Box 2900 Flemington NJ, 08822

Dear Freeholder Director Holt and Members of the Board,

The Borough of High Bridge will be hosting an event on Sunday, November 18th, 2018 and this letter and the enclosed form seeks your assistance in securing the use of a Link vehicle for the event.

The Borough will be holding the High Bridge Adventure Race – Bike, Boat, and Run (HBAR) to encourage people from inside and outside the community to utilize the Borough’s open spaces and terrain features to compete in a three-part race.

With the number of participants expected to attend, the use of the Link bus to move racers from the historic Solitude House to Union Forge Park which will greatly assist with the success of the logistics for this event. The request would be for multiple trips between these two locations throughout the event.

Thank you for your consideration. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Michael Pappas Administrator

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