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Agenda
HUNTERDON COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
Hunterdon County Library Conference Room
Route 12 County Complex
Flemington, New Jersey 08822
Tuesday, December 12, 2000 - 4:00 pm

SPECIAL NOTE: 1:45 p.m. HCUA - Budget Introduction

  1. CONVENE:
    "This meeting is being held in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, 10:4-12,b, notice is hereby given that the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders will convene in Executive Session at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 12, 2000, prior to the Open Session to begin at 4:00 p.m., due to scheduling problems for those attending. The meeting will be held in the first floor Meeting Room of the Hunterdon County Library Headquarters, at the Route 12 County Complex, Route 12, Flemington, New Jersey 08822. A copy was mailed or faxed to, on or before December 4, 2000, the Hunterdon County Democrat, Lambertville Beacon, the Express, Courier News, Trenton Times, Hunterdon Review and Star Ledger, newspapers designated to receive such notices and by filing a copy with the Hunterdon County Clerk.”

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING OPEN SESSION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

III. 2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTS

  1. To discuss vocational education with Dr. Leo Klagholz.
  2. To discuss various personnel matters.
  3. To discuss CWA negotiations.
  4. To discuss Sheriff's Officers negotiations.
  5. To discuss Correction Officers negotiations.
  6. To discuss legal issues involved an Agricultural Fair.

IV. 4:00 p.m. 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.

  1. Approving the special session minutes of November 20, 2000.
  2. Approving of the payment of all claims as signed and listed on the Claims Register dated December 12, 2000.
  3. RESOLUTION - Michelle Gregory appointed unclassified, full time Assistant County Counsel, County Counsel's Office.
  4. RESOLUTION - Jack Wright appointed permanent, full time Senior Public Health Investigator, Health Department.
  5. RESOLUTION - Michelle Schottman appointed permanent, full time Index Clerk, County Clerk's Office.
  6. RESOLUTION - Adam Pursell appointed permanent, full time Laborer, Roads and Bridges.
  7. RESOLUTION - Dean LaFevre appointed provisional, full time Equipment Operator, Roads and Bridges.
  8. RESOLUTION - Raymond Pursell appointed provisional, full time Senior Road Repairer, Roads and Bridges.
  9. RESOLUTION - Rhonda Kelly appointed provisional, full time Senior Receptionist Typing, Administrator's Office.
  10. RESOLUTION - Brian Stout appointed provisional, full time Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Buildings and Maintenance.
  11. RESOLUTION - Joel Van Horn appointed provisional, full time Senior Maintenance Repairer, Buildings and Maintenance.
  12. RESOLUTION - Christopher Young appointed provisional, full time Public Safety Telecommunicator, Emergency Services.
  13. RESOLUTION - Adjusting salaries of Equipment Operators after additional training and CDL License acquisition.
  14. Authorizing a motion approving Certificates for Years of Service.
  15. RESOLUTION - Board of Freeholders concurs with Recreation Commissioners' Resolution #00-434, appointing Eric Bentziner as a permanent, full time County Park Ranger.
  16. RESOLUTION - Board of Freeholders concurs with Recreation Commissioners' Resolution #00-435, appointing Tom Sheppard as a permanent, full time County Park Laborer.
  17. RESOLUTION - Recognizing Robert Dover of Raritan Township for having participated in the 2000 Olympics as part of the United States Equestrian Team and serving as Captain of the Dressage Team.
  18. RESOLUTION - Recognizing Anne Marie Lauck of Hampton for having participated in the 2000 Olympics as part of the United States Track and Field Team.
  19. RESOLUTION - Recognizing Nona Garson of Tewksbury Township for having participated in the 2000 Olympics as part of the United States Equestrian Team.
  20. RESOLUTION - Approving an application for the renewal of a Victim of Crimes Act Grant, in the amount of $105,724 in federal funds and $26,431 as a County match.
  21. RESOLUTION - Approving a LINCs E-Public Health Grant Application for the Health Department, for high speed Internet Access, in the amount of $29,979.
  22. RESOLUTION - Approving an agreement with East Amwell Township for use of the County Global Positioning System.
  23. RESOLUTION - Approving an employment agreement with Steven J. Cronce, Sheriff's Officer.
  24. RESOLUTION - Approving the plan for the construction of a Pedestrian Bridge at the Surface Parking Lot in Flemington Borough.
  25. RESOLUTION - Authorizing and identifying various individuals to sign documents for allocations administered by the Human Services Department.
  26. RESOLUTION - Approving a public donor agreement to the Social Services Block Grant Contract #01AKKC, with NJ Human Services for HHSAC Planning, in the amount of $65,726 with a County Match of $33,508.
  27. RESOLUTION - Approving Contract #01AMKC, with NJ Human Services for the Consolidated Transportation System, in the amount of $119,558 with a County Match of $35,212.
  28. RESOLUTION - Approving Contract #HIKZ1C, with NJ Human Services, for Homeless Related Services, in the amount of $50,546.
  29. RESOLUTION - Approving Contract #FIKZ1N, with NJ Human Services, for Employability Services to WFNJ/TANF clients, in the amount of $163,238.
  30. RESOLUTION - Approving an extraordinary unspecifable services agreement with the Chenault Group, to provide human resource strategies for public sector employers and career discovery and advancement strategies for individuals, for the Social Services Division of the Human Services Department, in the amount not to exceed $13,520.
  31. RESOLUTION - Approving a "Final Application (Part II) Verification" for one LINK Vehicle through the 2000 Federal Section 5310 Program, with NJ Transit.
  32. RESOLUTION - Approving the 2001 (Part I) Application with NJ Transit for two LINK Vehicles through the Federal Section 5310 Program.
  33. RESOLUTION - Approving a provider service contract for Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One, Inc., for guardianship services to individuals in need of such services, in the amount of $3,000.
  34. RESOLUTION - Approving an application for Grant Funds with NJ Health and Senior Services, for a Special State Appropriation of $100,000.00 to support the expansion of the LINK's evening services to five nights per week.
  35. RESOLUTION - Approving Application for Payment #12, for Bid 99-25, for the Exterior Restoration of the Historic Court House, with Integrated Construction Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $52,722.04.
  36. RESOLUTION - Approving Change Order #9, for Bid 99-25, for the Exterior Restoration of the Historic Court House, with Integrated Construction Enterprises, Inc., increase of $7,360.
  37. RESOLUTION - Approving Change Order #10, for Bid 99-25, for the Exterior Restoration of the Historic Court House, with Integrated Construction Enterprises, Inc., increase of $5,030.
  38. RESOLUTION - Approving a Construction Change Directive, #2, for Bid 99-06, for the Construction of the Route 12 Office Building, with Hajdu, Inc., to supply and install hanger assemblies for Type "C" fixtures, in two meeting rooms, no increase in cost or contract time.
  39. RESOLUTION - Approving Application for Payment #16, for Bid 99-06, for the Construction of the Route 12 Office Building, with Hajdu, Inc., in the amount of $118,330.06.
  40. RESOLUTION - Approving Application for Payment #11, for Bid 99-06, for the Construction of the Route 12 Office Building, (steel work), with Cherry Steel, Inc., in the amount of $12,740.
  41. RESOLUTION - Approving Application for Payment #9, for Bid 99-06, for the Construction of the Route 12 Office Building, (electrical work) with Anything Electric, Inc., in the amount of $46,729.34.
  42. RESOLUTION - Approving Application for Payment #13, for Bid 99-06, for the Construction of the Route 12 Office Building, (mechanical work) with Washington Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of $29,069.74.
  43. RESOLUTION - Approving Change Order #1, for Bid 99-39, for the Construction of the Surface Parking Lot and Park, in Flemington Borough, with Mannon Excavating and Paving, Inc., increase of $24,032.63.
  44. RESOLUTION - Approving final payment on Bid 99-39, for the Construction of the Surface Parking Lot and Park, in Flemington Borough, with Mannon Excavating and Paving, Inc., in the amount of $28,546.62.
  45. RESOLUTION - Approving Area Plan Grant Amendment, for #10-001 - Administration, increase of $8,081 in local funds.
  46. RESOLUTION - Approving Area Plan Grant Amendment, for #10-017/039 - for Senior Health Services/Preventive Health Services, increase in federal and state funds of $4,300.
  47. RESOLUTION - Approving Area Plan Grant Amendment, for #10-025/026 - Congregate Meals and Home Delivered Meals, increase of $5,377 in federal funds.
  48. RESOLUTION - Approving Area Plan Grant Amendment, for #10-032 - Information and Assistance, increase of $619 in federal funds.
  49. RESOLUTION - Approving Area Plan Grant Amendment, for #10-033 - Home Delivered Meals Expansion Program, decrease of $1,265 in project funds.
  50. RESOLUTION - Approving Area Plan Grant, for #10-055/056, for the North Hunterdon Senior Center/Social Services Block Grant, in the amount of $10,579 in federal and state funds.
  51. RESOLUTION - Approving Area Plan Grant, for #10-054, for Care Coordination, in the amount of $11,900 in state funds.
  52. RESOLUTION - Approving Area Plan Grant, for #10-057, for the Federal Performance Outcome Project, in the amount of $3,000 in state funds.
  53. RESOLUTION - Approving Area Plan Grant Amendment, for #10-050, for Certified Home Health Aide Assistance, increase of $1,600 in project funds.
  54. RESOLUTION - Approving an addendum to FY 2001 Task Order, for technical studies funded by NJTPA, for County Route 513 Interchange 15 Circulation Analysis and Phase II Data Refinement and Network Definition, with funding in the amount of $50,030 for continuation of CR 513 and in the amount of $75,500 for Phase II Data Refinement.
  55. RESOLUTION - Approving a modification to the professional services agreement with URS Corporation, for engineering services in connection with County Route 513, with the amount of $12,541 coming from the Planning Board and $6,000 coming from Roads and Bridges

V. MEETING OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

VI. 4:00 p.m. PLANNING BOARD, John W. Kellogg, Director

  1. Presentation by Clarke, Caton and Hintz on connection at historic Court House.

VII. 4:15 p.m. HEALTH DEPARTMENT, John W. Beckley, Director

  1. Update on the Mosquito/Vector Control Program.

VIII. FINANCE, Charles Balogh, Jr., Treasurer

  1. RESOLUTION - Requesting the Division of Local Government Services insert an item of revenue in the 2000 Budget for the Terrorism Exercise Pass-Thur Grant, in the amount of $5,000.
  2. RESOLUTION - Requesting the Division of Local Government Services insert an item of revenue in the 2000 Budget for HIV Counseling and Testing, in the amount of $1,708.
  3. RESOLUTION - Requesting the Division of Local Government Services insert an item of revenue in the 2000 Budget for the 1998-2000 Solid Waste Services Tax Entitlement, in the amount of $215,532.

IX. ROADS, BRIDGES AND ENGINEERING, John P. Glynn, Director

  1. Update on all County Road and Bridge Projects.
  2. To discuss Accident Reduction Zone Deer Signs.

X. PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR, Frank J. Bell

  1. Update on all County Projects and Facilities.
  2. To discuss additional services by Ford, Farewell, Mills & Gatsch on the Court house.

XI. PURCHASING, Charles J. Soriero, Jr.

  1. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the award of County Quote #0190-2000, for appraisal services in connection with the Farmland Preservation Program, with Thomas Rodriguez Associates, in an amount not to exceed $6,700.
  2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the award of County Quote #0190-2000, for appraisal services in connection with the Farmland Preservation Program, with Robert F. Heffernan, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
  3. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the award of County Quote #0190-2000, for appraisal services in connection with the Farmland Preservation Program, with Boehm Appraisal Services, in an amount not to exceed $6,800.
  4. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the award of Bid #2000-47, to furnish, deliver and install one (1) 2000 Snap-on Sun/ASM Emissions Wheel Dynamometer with Software and Associated Equipment, to Snap On Industrial, in an amount not to exceed $25,039.
  5. RESOLUTION - Approving the extension of Bid #99-49, for Refuse Disposal Services, with Raritan Valley Disposal Service, for a second contract year through December 14, 2001, in an amount not to exceed $32,690.
  6. RESOLUTION - Approving Requisition #20896, with Stelton Mower & Trailers, for two (2) trailers for the Training Academy, for Emergency Services, in the amount of $10,790.
  7. RESOLUTION - Approving Requisition #MIS.1365, with McAfee, for a County-wide Anti-Virus Protection License Agreement, for the Management Information Systems Office, in the amount of $9,608.28.
  8. RESOLUTION - Approving Requisition #RB.8909, with Flower Hill Auto Collision Center, for repairing a vehicle with accident damage, for the Prosecutor's Office, in the amount of $6,333.19, to be paid under self-insurance.
  9. RESOLUTION - Approving Requisition #RB.8915, with Trap Rock Industries, Inc., for 500 tons of 30" Rip Rap Stone for damage from Hurricane Floyd at Bridges F-48, G-56 and the Musconetcong River Bridges, for Roads, Bridges and Engineering, in the amount of $8,125.
  10. RESOLUTION - Approving Requisition #RB.8921, with Tamke Tree Service, for removal of various trees, for Roads, Bridges and Engineering, in the amount of $6,625.
  11. RESOLUTION - Approving Requisition #PROS.2007, with J & J Court Transcribers, Inc., for transcripts from hearings on 10/16/00, 10/30/00 and 11/06/00, for the Prosecutor's Office, in the amount of $2,566.
  12. RESOLUTION - Approving Requisition #PUR.824, with Danka for a Fleet Maintenance Agreement for Office Photocopying Equipment (47 copies) for the year 2001, including all parts, labor, unlimited toner, developer, dispersant and fuser oil, as requested by Purchasing, in the amount of $43,680.

XII. FREEHOLDERS AND STAFF COMMENTS

XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUEST

  1. To discuss various personnel issues with the Sheriff.

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