President Fuerst called the meeting to order. Christopher Paladino Patrick Scaglione, Freeholder Liaison. Other staff members present were:

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1 MINUTES of a meeting of the SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION held Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 8:00 AM at the Somerset County Park Commission Headquarters, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ. "In accordance with Public Law Chapter 231, the open public meeting notice requirements have been satisfied whereby the starting time and place of this meeting have been filed with a county newspaper and the County Clerk and posted in a public information area in this office." President Fuerst called the meeting to order. PRESENT Paul Consiglio Steven Fuerst John Gillen Joanne Jaeger Christopher Paladino Patrick Scaglione, Freeholder Liaison ABSENT William Crosby Walter Hansen Dot Paluck Gary Walsh Other staff members present were: Raymond Brown, Director Joanne Steinruck, Executive Assistant Mike Amorosa, County Engineer Jim Avens, Manager Horticulture Tom Boccino, Principal Planner/Land Acq. Dave Dendler, Manager, Park Rangers Pierce Frauenheim, Deputy Dir. Park Maint. Don Korbobo, Property Mgmt. Coordinator Stuart Lederman, Counsel Dan Livak, Deputy Dir. Business Admin. Darrell Marcinek, Director Golf Maint. Marge Margentino, Manager LSS Alex Mathew, Manager, Info. Mgmt. Karren Newman, Manager Recreation Bob Ransone, Director, Golf Management Cathy Schrein, Manager, Envir. Science Cindie Sullivan, Deputy Director Dina Trunzo, Manager, TR Donna Van Deursen, Manager, HR Also in attendance: Brian Newman and Rich Reitman OPEN MEETING FOR PUBLIC COMMENT No comment from the public. SERVICE AWARDS President Fuerst presented a 5 year service award to Keith Morin, a ten year service award to Thomas Grigal, Jr., and a 15 year service award to Patricia Scibilia. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES President Fuerst called for the approval of the minutes of the last regular meeting held June 17, MOVED BY: Commissioner Jaeger; seconded by: President Fuerst. YEAS: Commissioners Consiglio, Gillen, Jaeger, Paladino, and President Fuerst. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Crosby, Hansen, Paluck, 1

2 APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR PAYMENT Resolution R Payment of Claims Resolution authorizing payment of bills for $1,425, comprising of check numbers , , , , , , , , and MOVED BY: Commissioner Jaeger; seconded by: Commissioner Consiglio. YEAS: Commissioners Consiglio, Gillen, Jaeger, Paladino, and President Fuerst. NAYES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Crosby, Hansen, Paluck, DIRECTOR S REPORT Director Brown submitted a report for the month of June COMMISSIONER CORRESPONDENCE 1. Letter from NJ State Golf Association expressing their gratitude to Neshanic Valley Golf Course staff, especially Bob Ransone and Alan Conover during the qualifying round for the 90 th NJSCA Open Championship held June 23 rd. 2. Letter from NJ Water Supply Authority regarding the Schedule of Rates, Charges and Debt Service Assessments for the sale of water from the Raritan Basin System. REPORT OF TREASURER Commissioner Gillen provided the Treasurer s report having a book balance of $543, as of June 30, COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE Commissioner Gillen, Chair of the Committee, submitted a report for the month of June HUMAN RESOURCES Donna Van Deursen, Manager, Human Resources reported that there are no employment vacancies. Donna is in the process of scheduling safety training with the County Training Coordinator. Labor Counsel will be providing an update at the August Work Session on union contract negotiations. LEISURE SERVICES Commissioner Jaeger, Chair of the Committee, submitted a report for the month of June Cindie Sullivan, Deputy Director reported that the EEC, Stable, and TR camps are ongoing as well as tennis and swimming lessons. The Summer Concert Series continues on Sunday evenings at Duke Island Park. Cathy Schrein provided the Commissioners with a list of all EEC programs. 2

3 Resolution R Designating July as Parks and Recreation Month Resolution recognizes July as Parks and Recreation Month. MOVED BY: Commissioner Jaeger; seconded by: Commissioner Gillen. YEAS: Commissioners Consiglio, Gillen, Jaeger, Paladino, and President Fuerst. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Crosby, Hansen, Paluck, Resolution R Award of Contract to New Egypt Agway and Somerset Feed & Grain Resolution awards the first year of a two-year contract to furnish and deliver animal feed and supplements. MOVED BY: Commissioner Jaeger; seconded by: President Fuerst. YEAS: Commissioners Consiglio, Gillen, Jaeger, Paladino, and President Fuerst. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Crosby, Hansen, Paluck, Resolution R Amendment of R to Purchase Dump Body for 2-3 Yard Model Body and Hoist Combination with Options Resolution amends the resolution to purchase a 9.4 foot dump body to fit that chassis through the Morris County Co-Op. MOVED BY: Commissioner Jaeger; seconded by: President Fuerst. YEAS: Commissioners Consiglio, Gillen, Jaeger, Paladino, and President Fuerst. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Crosby, Hansen, Paluck, GOLF MANAGEMENT Bob Ransone, Deputy Director Golf Management reported that the golf courses are in great condition and the courses are busy. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Dan Livak, Deputy Director/Business Administration reported that he has been busy working with staff and getting the finance reporting more detailed. Dan continues working with the senior management team on the revised and updated SOPs. Resolution R Thanks and Appreciation to the Somerset County Association of Chiefs of Police Resolution for thanks and appreciation to the Somerset County Chiefs of Police Assn. for their work in support of the Therapeutic Recreation Department s Camp Okee Sunokee and Annual Fishing Derby. MOVED BY: Commissioner Consiglio; seconded by: Commissioner Jaeger. YEAS: Commissioners Consiglio, Gillen, Jaeger, Paladino, and President Fuerst. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Crosby, Hansen, Paluck, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Alex Mathew, Manager, Information Management reported that the real simple syndication (RSS) process is near completion and then will be tested. Once tested, it will be connected to Twitter and Facebook. Alex expected it to be running within a week. 3

4 Resolution R Authorizing State Contract Purchase of Computer Hardware with Operating System Software/Volume Licensing Resolution awards a contract to Dell Inc. for the purchase of hardware and to upgrade the existing network servers and computer workstations and Dell Marketing L.P. is awarded a contract for computer software/volume licensing. MOVED BY: Commissioner Jaeger; seconded by: President Fuerst. YEAS: Commissioners Consiglio, Gillen, Jaeger, Paladino, and President Fuerst. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Crosby, Hansen, Paluck, VISITOR SERVICES Dave Dendler, Manager, Park Rangers reported that he will be distributing the 4H Fair parking passes shortly. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Don Korbobo, Property Management Coordinator reported that three bids were received on two new hunting parcels and the revenue for the year will be $7, Resolution R Award of Contract for Hunting Licenses on Two Somerset County Park Commission Parcels Resolution awards a contract to Double O Rod & Gun Club for the MacArthur parcel and Thorn Ridge Sportsman Club for the Wnek/Grosso parcel. MOVED BY: Commissioner Consiglio; seconded by: Commissioner Gillen. YEAS: Commissioners Consiglio, Gillen, Jaeger, Paladino, and President Fuerst. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Crosby, Hansen, Paluck, PLANNING AND LAND ACQUISITION Tom Boccino, Parks Section Principal Planner, Land Acquisition reported that there will be a resolution next month regarding the ranking of the Open Space applications. CAPITAL FACILIITES CONSTRUCTION and ENGINEERING Commissioner Paladino, Chair of the Committee, submitted a report for the month of June Commissioner Jaeger asked Cathy Schrein about the EEC kitchen. Cathy reported that the kitchen renovations are complete and they are awaiting final code approval for the plumbing. PARK MAINTENANCE & HORTICULTURE Commissioner Consiglio, Chair of the Committee submitted a report for the month of June Jim Avens, Manager Horticulture reported that the Annual Garden Party will be held July 17 th from 11 to 3 pm at Colonial Park. 4

5 Pierce Frauenheim, Deputy Director Park Maintenance reported that this year s July 4 th event had the largest crowd ever. The staff did a great job cleaning up and no additional staff were needed to work on July 5 th. AUDIT COMMITTEE No report this month. FREEHOLDER S REPORT Freeholder Scaglione reported that he is hopeful that the Park Commission will receive some funding for its solar power projects in a later allocation. Brian Newman reported that currently there is no allocation for capital funding but it is tentatively on the agenda for the Freeholder meeting in August. OLD BUSINESS No old business to report. NEW BUSINESS Director Brown reported that a subcommittee has been formed to study the possibility of hosting the USGA 2012 WAPL golf tournament at Neshanic Valley. One meeting has been held and it generated many positive responses but there remain items that need to be further addressed. Commissioner Gillen asked about a draft budget for the event and was informed that the Finance Committee will generate a budget as part of it charge.. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 a.m. was made by Commissioner Jaeger; seconded by President Fuerst. YEAS: Commissioners Consiglio, Gillen, Jaeger, Paladino, and President Fuerst. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Commissioners Crosby, Hansen, Paluck, Respectfully submitted, Raymond A. Brown Director Joanne Steinruck Executive Assistant 5