The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders convened in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act at 3:01 p.m.

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1 HUNTERDON COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Route 12 County Complex, Building #1, First Floor Flemington, New Jersey February 13, 2001 The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders convened in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act at 3:01 p.m. PRESENT: MS. KARROW, MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND. Director Muller announced: "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 Route 12 County Complex, Building #1, Flemington, New Jersey, a public place reserved for such announcements. A copy was mailed on or before January 03, 2001, to 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.@ There was no pledge of allegiance as the flag was removed from the room. Director Muller advised Aall 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.@ Items #2 and #47 were held at this time. Ms. Karrow moved and Mr. Sauerland seconded a motion to approving the regular and executive session minutes of November 14, 2000, November 28, 2000 and December 12, ROLL CALL: (AYES) MS. KARROW, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER. Ms. Karrow moved and Mr. Sauerland seconded these: See Page 02/13/01-1A RESOLVED, Irene Ballantine appointed unclassified, full time Special Registration Clerk, Board of Elections, $19,205 per annum, effective February 20, See Page 02/13/01-1B RESOLVED, Michael Hearon appointed provisional, full time Correction Officer, Corrections, $25,000 per annum, effective February 06, See page 02/13/01-1C RESOLVED, Sarah Lamonaco appointed provisional, full time Senior Receptionist Typing, Prosecutor=s Office, $19,025 per annum, effective February 13, See page 02/13/01-1D RESOLVED, Barbara Ramsby appointed temporary, as needed, Clerk Transcriber, Administrator=s Office, $9.68 per hour, effective February 5, See page 02/13/01-1E RESOLVED, Evelyn Hauck appointed temporary, as needed, Clerk Transcriber, Administrator=s Office, $9.68 per annum, effective February 13, See page 02/13/01-1F RESOLVED, Terence Carroll appointed temporary, Interim Acting Supervising Bridge Repairer, Roads, Bridges and Engineering, $41,000 per annum, effective February 20, See page 02/13/01-1G RESOLVED, Laura Bendokas appointed temporary, as needed Student Assistant, Library, $6.00 per hour, effective February 14, See page 02/13/01-1H RESOLVED, Recognizing Connie Hughes for having served on the Hunterdon County Vocational School District Board, known as POLYTECH. See page 02/13/01-1I RESOLVED, Authorizing the release of a cash Performance Bond to Calton Homes, Inc., in the amount of $160,373. See page 02/13/01-2A RESOLVED, Approving plans and specifications for the Construction of Bicycle Lanes and Sidewalk for County Route 650, Phase 2, in Raritan Township.

2 See page 02/13/01-2B RESOLVED, Approving Change Order #1, Final, for Bid #00-27, for the 2000 Microsurfacing Polymer Modified Emulsion Treatment, with Shore Slurry Seal, Inc., in the increased amount of $1, See page 02/13/01-2C RESOLVED, Approving Change Order #1, Final, for Bid #00-07, for Resurfacing and Storm Drainage of County Route 650, in Flemington Boro and Raritan Township, with Trap Rock Industries, Inc., in the increased amount of $2, See page 02/13/01-2D RESOLVED, Approving final payment, for Bid #00-07, for Resurfacing, Reconstruction and Storm Drainage of County Route 650, in the Borough of Flemington and the Township of Raritan, with Trap Rock Industries, Inc., in the amount of $41, See page 02/13/01-2E RESOLVED, Approving Change Order #1, Final, for Bid #00-06, for Resurfacing and Storm Drainage of County Routes 620/637, in Flemington Boro and Raritan Township, with Trap Rock Industries, Inc., in the decreased amount of $79, See page 02/13/01-2F RESOLVED, Approving final payment, for Bid #00-06, for Resurfacing and Storm Drainage of County Routes 620/637, in Flemington Boro and Raritan Township, with Trap Rock Industries, Inc., in the amount of $26, See page 02/13/01-2G RESOLVED, Approving plans and specifications for the Reconstruction of County Bridge Q-1, in Raritan Township. See page 02/13/01-2H RESOLVED, Authorizing an application for State Aid for Roads, in Fiscal Years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and See page 02/13/01-2I RESOLVED, Authorizing an application for State Aid for Bridges, in Fiscal Years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and See page 02/13/01-2J RESOLVED, Approving Task Order No. LA , for the Cleaning and Painting of Four (4) County Bridges. See page 02/13/01-2K RESOLVED, Approving final payment on Bid #97-58, for Plumbing and Drainage Work, for the new North Branch County Library, with Gabe Sganga, Inc., in the amount of $2,760. See page 02/13/01-2L RESOLVED, Approving final payment on Bid #97-58, for HVAC Work, for the new North Branch County Library, with Gabe Sganga, Inc., in the amount of $9, See page 02/13/01-2M RESOLVED, Approving a Certificate of Substantial Completion for Bid #97-58, Plumbing and Drainage Work, for the new North Branch County Library, with Gabe Sganga, Inc. See page 02/13/01-2N RESOLVED, Approving an Inter-County Agreement with Warren County for the Rehabilitation of Hunterdon County Bridge L-97-W, Stephensburg Road over the Musconetcong River, in Lebanon Township. See page 02/13/01-2O RESOLVED, Approving an application for Federal Funds through the NJTPA for the FY2002 Project Pool for painting of various County bridges. See page 02/13/01-3A RESOLVED, Approving a professional services agreement with Hymanson, Parnes & Giampaolo for accounting services for the Public Housing Agency, in the amount of $11,500. See page 02/13/01-3B RESOLVED, Approving a professional services agreement with Richard P. Cushing, Esq., in connection with litigation involving the matter of the Pollution Control Financing Authority of Warren County vs. The County of Somerset, in the amount of $25,000. See page 02/13/01-3C

3 RESOLVED, Approving a professional services agreement with Pino Consulting Group, Inc., to review and analyze the current and prior year indirect cost reimbursement paid by the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, to the Hunterdon County Division of Social Services, in the amount of $14,750. See page 02/13/01-3D RESOLVED, Approving a professional services agreement for legal counsel, to Gaetano M. DeSapio, Esquire. See page 02/13/01-3E RESOLVED, Authorizing the appointment of Patricia Harkness to the Transportation Advisory Board. See page 02/13/01-3F RESOLVED, Approving a Letter of Agreement with the Governor=s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, for state funding in the amount of $40,000, to provide coordination of Substance Abuse Prevention and Education programming through the County=s Municipal Alliances. See page 02/13/01-3G RESOLVED, Approving a Letter of Agreement with the Governor=s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, for state funding in the amount of $105,044.49, to provide Substance Abuse Prevention and Education programming through the County=s Municipal Alliances. See page 02/13/01-3H RESOLVED, Authorizing a proposal be sent to NJ Transit, for inclusion in the Consolidated Job Access and Reverse Commute Competitive Grant Application, for Federal transportation assistance authorized by Section 3037 of the TEA- 21. See page 02/13/01-3I RESOLVED, Approving a public hearing for the acquisition of portions of real estate in Readington Township, in connection with the Realignment of County Route 620 from County Route 523 to Holland Brook/Kosciuszko Road. See page 02/13/01-3J RESOLVED, Approving a Victims of Crime Act Subgrant Award, #V-10-99, with NJ Dept. Of Law and Public Safety, for the Prosecutor=s Office, in the amount of $105,724 in Federal Funds and $26,431 as a County Match. See page 02/13/01-3K RESOLVED, Approving an Agreement with Lebanon Township for School Speed Limit Sign Beacons, for Valley View Elementary School. See page 02/13/01-3L RESOLVED, Approving Area Plan Grant #10-017/039, to provide senior health services/preventive health services, in the amount of $19,166. See page 02/13/01-3M RESOLVED, Approving Area Plan Grant #10-030, to provide a consolidated transportation system, in the amount of $48,000. See page 02/13/01-3N RESOLVED, Approving Area Plan Grant #10-042, to provide care management to seniors, in the amount of $9,978. See page 02/13/01-4A RESOLVED, Approving Area Plan Grant #10-045, to provide the Mr. Fixit Program to seniors, in the amount of $15,500. See page 02/13/01-4B RESOLVED, Approving Area Plan Grant #10-046, to provide safety related home rehabilitation and repairs to homes of those 60 and older, in the amount of $9,601. See page 02/13/01-4C RESOLVED, Approving Area Plan Grant #10-048, to provide adult protective services, in the amount of $71,466. See page 02/13/01-4D RESOLVED, Approving Area Plan Grant #10-050/051, to provide certified home health aide for seniors and disabled persons, in the amount of $68,317. See page 02/13/01-4E RESOLVED, Approving a grant application with the New Jersey Historical Commission for funding in the amount of $60,000, for general operating support and re-granting purposes, for the Cultural & Heritage Commission.

4 See page 02/13/01-4F RESOLVED, Approving an application for payment #2, for Bid #2000, 31, for Site Improvements to the Hunterdon County Arboretum, with John J. Skalley, Inc., in the amount of $35, See page 02/13/01-4G RESOLVED, Gary Butler appointed temporary, when and as needed, Building Maintenance Worker, Buildings and Maintenance, $10.02 per hour, effective February 13, See page 02/13/01-4H RESOLVED, Jennifer Marrero appointed provisional, part time Social Worker, Aging, Office on Aging, $13,500 per annum, effective February 5, ROLL CALL: (AYES) MS. KARROW, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER. See page 02/13/01-4H RESOLVED, Approving a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, for the period of 5/1/01-9/30/01, as required by the Water Allocation Permit for the golf course, as required by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MULLER. (NAYS) MR. MELICK, MS. KARROW. Ms. Karrow asked County Counsel, Gaetano M. DeSapio about the Claims Register. There are bills for an appraiser who is doing work for the Farmland Preservation Program, and she would like to make sure all the appraisals are done prior to issuing payment. She is also concerned that some of the farms may not make it into the program, if they are late. Mr. DeSapio said he thought the bills for the farmland work were being held. The County Treasurer was asked to pull those bills Ed Cushing of Raritan Township read a prepared letter concerning the historic Court House, and said its only a building that can be put to good use by the public. Director Muller stated as an individual he feels preserving the past is very vital to Hunterdon County. To many times we forget how strong the past is and how it influences out future. He believes the Court House wasn=t built to be desecrated. The restoration of the Court House was shown to the public in order to obtain state funding, so County funds do not have to be used to pay for the restoration and it has to be in accordance with the State Historic Preservation Office. Before the building can be used, the condition has to be repaired. The building can=t be left to sit there. Mr. Melick asked the County Treasurer for the energy bills for this building, so he can review them. He feels there is much energy lost in the silo. Cynthia J. Yard, County Administrator advised the Board needs to discuss the matter of photos for the County=s Atlas. The Board agreed there would be no pictures of the Freeholders in the Atlas, just names. Mrs. Yard reported the Risk Management Manual is in its draft form and the Risk Management Committee has been working with the County=s insurance people to finalize it. The PEOSHA and OSHA regulations are mentioned in that manual. A request was received from John Figa, for permission to close a portion of County Route 523 between Bonetown Road and Dayton Road, for one day, in order to connect to Raritan Township=s Sewer System. Mr. Sauerland moved and Ms. Karrow seconded a motion granting approving provided this event is coordinator through the County Department of Roads, Bridges and Engineering. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. SAUERLAND, MS. KARROW, MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER. Correspondence was received from Holland Township Volunteer Fire Co. for permission to waive the $50 book cost, for those volunteers who graduate from the Firefighter One class at the Hunterdon County Fire Academy. The Board discussed this request and directed a response letter be sent advising that the cost of the course and instructor is paid for by the County and that the cost of the book should be paid by the person attending the course to show they have committed to complete the course. Inform the Fire Company that they could request the Township pay for the cost of their books. A request was received from Emergency Services for permission for the Deputy OEM Coordinator to attend the Fire Department Instructors Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, from February 26 to March 3, 2001, in the estimated amount of $1,402, for registration, lodging, mileage, meals and expenses. Mr. Sauerland moved and Ms. Karrow seconded a motion granting permission. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. SAUERLAND, MS. KARROW, MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER. A requisition was received from the Planning Board for permission to attend the ARC INFO Version 8 course, at Rutgers - Cook College, in the amount of $695. Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Sauerland seconded a motion granting permission. A requisition was received from the Planning Board for permission to attend the Design & Management of Spatial Databases, at Rutgers - Cook College, in the amount of $695. Ms. Karrow moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded a motion granting permission.

5 ROLL CALL: (AYES) MS. KARROW, MR. FUZO, MR. MELICK, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MULLER. Director Muller opened the public hearing on Bond Ordinance # Ed Cushing of Raritan Township asked where the property is. Charles Balogh, County Treasurer, advised one block is in West Amwell Township and the balance is to be determined by action of the Freeholder Board. There being no further comments or questions from the press or public, Mr. Fuzo moved and Ms. Karrow seconded a motion to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW, MR. MELICK, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MULLER. See Page 02/13/01-5A BOND ORDINANCE #01-01 ADOPTION, BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR USE AS PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES BY THE COUNTY OF HUNTERDON, IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $3,000,000 TO PAY THE COUNTY'S SHARE OF THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS AND TO APPROPRIATE A GREEN ACRES LOAN OR GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR SUCH PURPOSE. Frank J. Bell, County Project Administrator, updated the Board on all County projects and facilities. The close out documents are being completed at the North Branch County Library. Mr. Bell advised on Thursday, a meeting is being held with the Engineer and Architect for the Route 12 County Complex building concerning the leak in the silo and to do the interior punch list. There are a few other leaks on the western and northern sides of the building. Director Muller told Mr. Bell to get a copy of the punch list items to him prior to the meeting. Mr. Sauerland confirmed the County is still holding money due the contractor and the architect. Mr. Bell reported the vendor who did the stucco work on the historic Court House will be back this Spring to clean it up. The contractor for the golf course has been working on the ponds. An RFP is being prepared for the management of the golf course and that will be discussed with the Freeholders at the March 13th meeting. Mr. Bell reported the space in the Justice Center for Justice Veniero is being wrapped up. The work should be finished by February 21st. Director Muller asked when the County can start collecting the rent for this space. Mr. Bell said once the Justice moves into the space, which is scheduled for March 1st but he is using the Jury Assembly area currently. Mr. Bell reported the architect, Clarke, Caton and Hintz, will be here later this evening to discuss the Main Street County Complex with the Board. Mr. Bell reported the budget for the Emergency Response Unit building has been reduced by $207,000 for construction. Mr. Fuzo confirmed the construction cost is $1.1 million. Ms. Karrow would like to sit down and hash out the plan among the five Freeholders once the schematics are received. That worked well for the Administration Building. She is leery about the amount of workstation space that is on the drawings. Mr. Bell will talk with L. Robert Kimball and express that to them. Specifications have been given to the Engineer for the South County Garage. Revisions will be sent to him soon. Mr. Bell will be meeting with Don Einhorn, of County Counsel=s Office, on Thursday to go over the Master Plan for the Library Headquarters. A contract will be completed for Fariday, Thorne and Fraytek. Mr. Bell recommended that Jeff Fleischer be contracted with to look at the Library roof project. There is $150,000 for that project in last year=s capital budget and Mr. Fleischer has agreed to do it for half that cost. Mr. Bell advised Buildings and Maintenance is looking at where the HVAC can be moved when the renovations to the Extension Center Building are being done. Mr. Bell is working with Buildings and Maintenance on a sound system for the Route 12 Assembly Room Area. Ms. Karrow said there is such an echo, its hard to hear. Mr. Bell advised an updated is needed for DEP in connection with the water permit for the golf course. Penelope Althop is asking for $300 to do this work. Items #7, 8 and 9 on page 2 of 5 and 3 of 5 of the permit need to be further explained. Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Sauerland seconded a motion authorizing approval in an amount not to exceed $300 for this work by Penelope Althop. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MULLER. (NAY) MR. MELICK, MS. KARROW. Mr. Bell advised he will have a proposal for the lead and asbestos removal at the old Administration Building and historic Court House for the next meeting. John P. Glynn, Director, Roads, Bridges and Engineering updated the Board on various road and bridge projects. The cost for snow removal to date is close to $200,000. Mr. Glynn reported a meeting is scheduled for the realignment of 523 with the contractor, concerned property owners and the utility companies. He is working with Raritan Township to acquire two additional parcels. Negotiations are underway for the realignment of Routes 620/523. He will be discussing counter offers received in

6 executive session with the Board. Mr. Glynn reported that construction will begin on February 19, 2001, for Route 523 and Barley Sheaf Road. Authorization has been received from the State Office of Historic Preservation (SHIPO) for the Route 512/517 project. A preconstruction meeting will take place the first week of March. Mr. Glynn has made the final application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for County Bridge N-3, in the Town of Clinton, for a construction permit. The project is scheduled for the summer of Comments have been received from SHIPO on County Bridges E-239/E-240, in East Amwell. There will be a need for a design modification for sidewalks on those bridges. Mr. Glynn met with SHIPO on the covered bridge in Delaware Township and a public meeting will now be scheduled for their comments. The design features meet SHIPO=s requirements. The Higginsville Road Bridge will cost the taxpayers $1.4 million to preserve. There is a $500,000 historical grant, and the remainder is being split between Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. Mr. Glynn recommended accepting the counter offer from the insurance company on Bridge L-95-W. Warren County has been the lead in this and they have reached an agreement to replace the bridge. A claim is being placed with the insurance carrier in connection with Bridge T-83 on Rockaway Road, in Tewskbury Township. Discussions have taken place with the Township Engineer and Mayor, and they are meeting tonight to discuss the bridge. Plans have been received for Bridge Q-1 and they will advertised and bid. Mr. Glynn advised a minor stream encroachment is needed in connection with W-45 and meetings are taking place with West Amwell Township. Questions answered for the press and public. Ms. Karrow moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded a motion to approve claims in accordance with the Claims Register dated February 13, See Page 02/13/01-7A CLAIMS REGISTER ROLL CALL: (AYES) MS. KARROW, MR. FUZO, MR. MELICK, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MULLER. Mr. Sauerland moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded these: See Page 02/13/01-7B RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #PROS.2055, with Compaq Computer Corp., for a Database Server, a Compaq Rack and accessories, and an external storage box, for the Prosecutor=s Office, in the amount of $31,917. See Page 02/13/01-7C RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #PROS.2056, with Computer Square, Inc., for computer software and installation and labor, for the Prosecutor=s Office, in the amount of $19,812. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. SAUERLAND, MR. FUZO, MR. MELICK, MS. KARROW, MR. MULLER. See Page 02/13/01-7D RESOLVED, Authorizing the award of County Quote # , for Appraisals for Land Acquisition for the Department of Parks and Recreation, to Thomas Rodriguez Associates, in an amount not to exceed $2,000. Mr. Sauerland moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded this: See Page 02/13/01-7E RESOLVED, Authorizing the extension of Bid #98-47, for Data Processing Services, to Vital Communications, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $78,135. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. SAUERLAND, MR. FUZO, MR. MELICK, MS. KARROW, MR. MULLER. See Page 02/13/01-7F RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #20974, with Unisys Corporation, for computer maintenance, for Emergency Services, in the amount of $8,919. Item #4, under Purchasing was held at this time.

7 See Page 02/13/01-7G RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #RB.9244, with Linear Dynamics, Inc., for replacement parts for the OEM Paint Machine, for Roads, Bridges and Engineering, in the amount of $3,190. Mr. Sauerland moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded this: See Page 02/13/01-7H RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #RB.9272, with Gavazzi Tire, Inc., for tires for the Roads, Bridges and Engineering Department, in the amount of $5, ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. SAUERLAND, MR. FUZO, MR. MELICK, MS. KARROW, MR. MULLER. Erica Edwards of the YMCA came before the Board requesting permission to place a detention basin beyond their property line onto the Deer Path Park property in order to expand their facility. An easement would be necessary from the County to do this. They would construct and maintain the basin and feels that a cost sharing could be worked out with the County for the maintenance. The YMCA is also looking for an easement for an additional driveway access for a more efficient movement of traffic. Mr. Fuzo confirmed that the detention basin would be placed where the County=s is supposed to go, so the County would not need to build it own, but could share this one to drain the County=s property. He sees no problem with the detention basin or the driveway easement. He recommended a contract be entered into with the YMCA to firm up this agreement and outline the requirements. The County=s Engineering Department and Parks and Recreation Department will need to review this. Kevin Richardson, County Open Space Coordinator, stated since this property was purchased with Green Acres funds, it will be necessary to get Green Acres approval for this. The Board directed Mr. Richardson to open the dialog with the YMCA and Green Acres. Mr. Fuzo moved and Ms. Karrow seconded a motion authorizing a easement agreement be negotiated with the YMCA on the condition that Green Acres approval is received. Ms. Karrow confirmed with Ms. Edwards that when the County has its concerts at the Park, it would be able to use the YMCA=s parking area. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MELICK, MR. MULLER. Questions answered for the press and public. It was noted that the Library Commission will be attending the March 13, 2001 meeting to discuss a Master Plan for the Library Headquarters. The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders recessed at 4:20 p.m. and reconvened in Open Session at 4:25 p.m. Mr. Sauerland moved and Ms. Karrow seconded these: See Page 02/13/01-8A RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss the procedure to be used to fill a position on the POLYTECH Board. See Page 02/13/01-8B RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss personnel issues related to Raritan Valley Community College. See Page 02/13/01-8C RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss liability issues related to a requested for a deer management program. See Page 02/13/01-8D RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss a lease with St. Paul=s Lutheran Church for parking. See Page 02/13/01-8E RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss land acquisition for a right-of-way in connection with the realignment of County Route 620. See Page 02/13/01-8F RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss land acquisition in connection with the County=s facilities on Route 12. See Page 02/13/01-8G RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss pending litigation entitled Cole vs. Hunterdon County Parks. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. SAUERLAND, MS. KARROW, MR. MELICK, MR. MULLER. (NAY) MR. FUZO. The Board discussed the issue of Deer Management. Ms. Karrow stated that Don Frieday of the Parks and Recreation Department told her that hunting has been extended in the zone that the Wescott Preserve is in until February 17th. He mailed out letters to the four permit holders. She told the USDA that the hunt can=t take place until the season is over. The County=s deer management plan calls for the parks to be hunted as much as possible. Mr. Fuzo advised he has no problem with that. Ms. Karrow stated the County Administrator and Parks Director attended the meeting in Delaware Township, along with the USDA representatives to discuss the hunt. Mrs. Yard stated the USDA was very clear that the

8 County had to give permission for the Wescott Preserve to be hunted and only after that would they enter into a dialog with the Parks Department. There were seven identified areas where there is a large number of deer, and Wescott Preserve is one of them. They will not be on all seven properties at the same time, they will be there on different nights, and the hours are around 9 pm at night until 3 am. Mrs. Yard stated there is only one team of people who would be handling the hunt. Mr. Fuzo isn=t sure that the Federal Government should be hunting on County property. Ms. Karrow spoke with Assemblywoman Myers about this and she said this was going to be a pilot program for the entire State of New Jersey. Mr. Fuzo stated there has been hunting on that property for 15 years and its only 80 acres. He would like to see the property opened to the Hunting population including sports clubs who could hunt more deer off. He does not approve of the rifles and the type of shooting that=s being done. He doesn=t agree with it. Mr. Melick said there is not a bigger problem in Hunterdon County than the deer population. They fester the spreading of deer ticks which cause lyme disease. As a farmer, he sees the deer eating the crops and deer cause the most damage than any other source to the crops. The USDA uses sharp shooters which protects the residents. They shoot into backdrops of earth for safety. This is a necessary program for the farmers survival. The County has to put farming at the top of the list. Mr. Fuzo agrees with most of what was said. He agrees there has to be more deer hunting but feels it should be the County residents who should be allowed to go in and take the deer. He would like the County to get permission from the State Fish and Game Office to extend the hunting season in Hunterdon County. Ms. Karrow moved to allow the USDA to come in with a federal sharp shooter following the end of hunting season in Hunterdon County for an 80 acre tract in Delaware Township. Mr. Melick seconded the motion. After further discussion the motion was amended. Ms. Karrow moved and Mr. Melick seconded a motion to allow the USDA to come on an 80 acre tract in Delaware Township, as part of the Deer Management Plan in Hunterdon County, between February 18 to 28, 2001, for a one time hunt, for a six hour period but if they need to come band prepare, they are allowed to work with the Parks and Recreation Department to do the mechanics of the hunt. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MS. KARROW, MR. MELICK, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MULLER. (NAY) MR. FUZO. Mr. Fuzo questioned if the hunting season in the County could be extended on County owned property. Mr. Trontis was asked to check this out with the State Fish and Game Office to look into extending the hunting season. Mr. Fuzo wants to see hunting groups permitted to hunt on specific parcels of land. Mr. Trontis will have something prepared for the next meeting for the Board to review. Mr. Melick left the meeting. Questions answered for the press. The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders went into Executive Session at 5:23 p.m. and reconvened in Open Session at 7:06 p.m. ABSENT: Mr. Melick and Ms. Karrow. See Page 02/13/01-9A RESOLVED, Approving the appointment of Frank Smith to the POLYTECH Board effective immediately through October 31, ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MULLER. (ABSENT) MR. MELICK, MS. KARROW. John Clarke of Clarke, Caton and Hintz, architect for the Main Street County Complex came before the Board and explained the summary of work to be done for the project. He discussed with the Board various facades for the outside of the building=s front and side. Mr. Fuzo asked the difference in cost for the windows being recommended for the side of the building with a facade that would match the front of the building, as well as the facade of the Hall of Records. Mr. Clarke stated the additional cost would be a couple thousand dollars. Ms. Karrow directed that the windows be bid as an alternate for the project. Mr. Fuzo asked when the documents would be ready for bidding. Ms. Karrow directed Mr. Clark to fast track the project. John Kellogg, Planning Board Director asked if SHIPO has to approve the design prior to bidding the project. Mr. Clarke will show this to them. Mr. Bell stated the construction official for Flemington Borough also needs to review this prior to bidding. Mr. Clark will provide a written schedule after the meeting and will allow time for the building inspections so there won=t be changes after its bid. Mr. Fuzo told Mr. Clarke he has a problem with the $200,000 cost for the windows and agreed it needs to be bid as an alternate. Mr. Fuzo moved and Ms. Karrow seconded a motion authorizing Clarke, Caton and Hintz, AIA, to proceed with the arched window facade for the Main Street County Complex. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MULLER. (ABSENT) MR. MELICK. Ms. Karrow expressed to Mr. Clarke how important it is to move the project quickly since the Freeholders need to vacate this building. Questions answered for the press. There being no further business to come before the Board, Director Muller adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

9 Denise B. Doolan Clerk of the Board