MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS FORMAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2015, 6:00 PM JOYCE L. MCDADE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING- ROOM 211

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1 MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS FORMAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2015, 6:00 PM JOYCE L. MCDADE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING- ROOM SOUTH BROAD STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY AGENDA A. ROLL CALL: B. INVOCATION: Almighty God who holds the fate of Man and Nation, we most humbly beseech thee to bless this, our County, these deliberations and thy servants that they might act with wisdom and understanding for the good of our community and thy greater glory. Amen. C. FLAG SALUTE: D. SUNSHINE LAW: In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law, Notice of this Formal Meeting has been mailed to The Trenton Times, The Trentonian and The Princeton Packet newspapers as well as having been posted in the both the County Administration Building and Courthouse at least forty-eight (48) hours in Advance of the meeting. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO COMMENT ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA

2 -2- E. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. From Marcella Covello, Purchasing Agent, dated September 11, 2015, RE: Minutes and Bid Results for the Week of August 17, From Diane M. Ketchum, Clerk of the Board, Morris County, dated September 10, 2015, RE: Resolution No. 59, urging our Congressional delegation to reject the terms of the proposed nuclear agreement with the State of Iran and to vote to override the anticipated veto of President Obama. 3. From Catherine M. Williams, Clerk of the Board, Sussex County, dated September 10, 2015, RE: Resolution calling upon the State of New Jersey and the Federal Government to investigate Planned Parenthood over the possibility of alleged illegal activities of the selling of body parts of unborn babies. 4. From Brian M. Hughes, County Executive, dated September 16, 2015, RE: Appointments Requiring Freeholder Advise and Consent. 5. From Brian M. Hughes, County Executive, dated September 10, 2015, RE: Appointment requiring Advise and Consent. 6. From Andrew A. Mair, County Administrator, dated September 24, 2015, RE: Questions from Freeholder Meeting of September 8, From John Leyman, Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs of Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, RE: Response letter. F. RESOLUTIONS: 1. SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FUNDS RECEIVED FOR AREA PLAN GRANT NUTRITION DONATIONS. TOTAL AMOUNT: $90, SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE NEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DIVISION OF EPIDEMIOLOGY, OCCUPATIONAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOR RIGHT TO KNOW. PERIOD: JANUARY 1, 2015 TO DECEMBER 31, TOTAL AMOUNT: $13, SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, NEW JERSEY STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AWARDS FUNDS FOR THE 49 TH ANNUAL STATEWIDE SENIOR CITIZEN ART SHOW. PERIOD: JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, TOTAL AMOUNT: $10,000.00

3 -3-4. COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT A 2016 MERCER COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION. PERIOD: JANUARY 1, 2016 TO DECEMBER 31, AMOUNT: $657, (STATE FUNDS) 5. COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE AN OPTION TO EXTEND A COMPETITIVE CONTRACT WITH CRISIS MINISTRY OF MERCER COUNTY FOR HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SERVICES. PERIOD: JANUARY 1, 2016 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, AMOUNT: $69, (HOMELESSNESS TRUST FUND) 6. AMEND RESOLUTION NO , ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 2014 AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (NJDCA), DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AMEND RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL STATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $176, RESULTING IN A NEW CONTRACT TOTAL AMOUNT OF $260, (STATE FUNDS) 7. MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS APPROVES THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE 2013 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ASSISTANCE (EMAA) GRANT MONEY TO THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS IN EWING TOWNSHIP. GRANT AMOUNT: $5, (STATE FUNDS)

4 -4-8. COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE 2014 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ASSISTANCE (EMAA) SUB- GRANT AWARD FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY. FEDERAL AWARD AMOUNT: $80,000.00; COUNTY IN-KIND MATCH: $55,000.00; STATE FUNDS: $25, TOTAL AWARD: $160, COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A COUNTY OF MERCER CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT WITH EDEN AUTISM SERVICES FOR A LOAN AWARD THROUGH THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM - HOUSING PRODUCTION PROGRAM. FEDERAL FUNDS: $240, (NO COUNTY FUNDS). LOAN TERM: TWENTY (20) YEARS 10. AMEND RESOLUTION NO , ADOPTED AUGUST 13, 2009 AND THE MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS APPROVES AN AMENDMENT (AMENDMENT NO. 4) TO THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE MERCER COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM - AMEND RESOLUTION TO INCREASE ORIGINAL GRANT AMOUNT BY AN ADDITIONAL $150,000.00, RESULTING IN A REVISED TOTAL AMOUNT OF $750, FEDERAL FUNDS: $750, COUNTY FUNDS: $0 11. COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, FOR RADIOLOGY SERVICES FOR THE MERCER COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER S OFFICE. PERIOD: AUGUST 1, 2015 TO JULY 31, AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000.00

5 COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MERCER COUNTY AND THE DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE REGIONAL GIS IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION PROJECT. PERIOD: JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, TOTAL GRANT AWARD: $30, COUNTY COST $ COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (AGENTS FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR HIGHWAY PLANNING IN MERCER COUNTY) FOR FY 2016 A SUPPORTIVE REGIONAL HIGHWAY PLANNING PROGRAM FOR COUNTY HIGHWAY PLANNING ACTIVITIES IN MERCER COUNTY. TOTAL AMOUNT: $51, STATE SHARE: $34,130.00; COUNTY SHARE: $17, VIA IN-KIND SERVICES. PERIOD: JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (AGENTS FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRANSIT PLANNING IN MERCER COUNTY) FOR FY 2016 TRANSIT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR TRANSIT PLANNING ACTIVITIES IN MERCER COUNTY. TOTAL AMOUNT $41,605.00; STATE SHARE: $33,284.00; COUNTY SHARE $8, VIA IN-KIND SERVICES. PERIOD: JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016

6 COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT PROGRAM FUNDING AND EXECUTE SUBSEQUENT PROGRAM DOCUMENTS AND THE COUNTY TREASURER AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY OF MERCER AND THE MERCER COUNTY PROSECUTOR S OFFICE FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM. MERCER COUNTY PROSECUTOR S OFFICE AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE TRENTON AND HAMILTON POLICE DEPARTMENTS. PERIOD: OCTOBER 1, 2015 TO SEPTEMBER 30, AMOUNT: $132, ($132, FEDERAL; $0.00 COUNTY MATCH) 16. COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND SUBSEQUENT SUB-GRANT AWARD DOCUMENTS WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE MERCER COUNTY PROSECUTOR S OFFICE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY. AMOUNT: $24, ($18, FEDERAL: $6, COUNTY MATCH). PROJECT PERIOD: JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, (GRANT NO. 13VAWA-98) 17. COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY STATE DIVISION OF PUBLIC WELFARE CHILD SUPPORT AND PATERNITY UNIT COVERING TITLE IV-D REIMBURSEMENT TO THE COUNTY OF MERCER, ON BEHALF OF THE MERCER COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE, FOR ARREST FUNCTIONS RELATED TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT. PERIOD: OCTOBER 1, 2015 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $182,778.00

7 COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR POSTAGE SERVICES FOR THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, MERCER VICINAGE. FIVE YEAR PERIOD: JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM PINAKIN D. AND KIRTI P. PATHAK TO THE COUNTY OF MERCER FOR THE PURPOSE OF A CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AREA DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF MERCER COUNTY BRIDGE 350.1/C0101, CHERRY VALLEY ROAD OVER BRANCH OF BEDENS BROOK LOCATED ON BLOCK 102, LOT 9.01, PRINCETON, MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY; FUNDS REQUIRED: $ ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF EASEMENT FROM ROBBINSVILLE ESTATES LLC, TO THE COUNTY OF MERCER FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC ACCESS AND STREAM CLEANING; ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP, MERCER COUNTY. COST: $ ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF EASEMENT FROM THOMPSON REALTY COMPANY OF PRINCETON, INC., TO THE COUNTY OF MERCER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A STORM SEWER DRAIN, ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP, MERCER COUNTY. CONSIDERATION: $ DEED OF DEDICATION FROM 1573 PARKSIDE AVENUE LIMITED LIABILITY, TO THE COUNTY OF MERCER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ROAD WIDENING ON PARKSIDE AVENUE, EWING TOWNSHIP, MERCER COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED: $1.00

8 VACATION OF EASEMENT FROM THE COUNTY OF MERCER TO 1573 PARKSIDE AVENUE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A NEW DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON THE PARKSIDE VILLAGE PROJECT ON PARKSIDE AVENUE, EWING TOWNSHIP, MERCER COUNTY 24. MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AFFIRMS THE EXECUTION BY THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) TO REHABILITATE RUNWAY 6/24 PAVEMENT, LIGHTING, AND SIGNAGE (DESIGN) PROJECT AT THE TRENTON-MERCER AIRPORT. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) APPROXIMATE GRANT AMOUNT: $540,064.00; THE COUNTY OF MERCER APPROXIMATE AMOUNT: $60, TOTAL APPROXIMATE PROJECT AMOUNT: $600, PERIOD: AUGUST 13, 2015 THROUGH AUGUST 12, AMEND RESOLUTION NO , ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON, MIRMIRAN & THOMPSON, INC., (JMT) TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES TO DESIGN THE REPLACEMENT OF COUNTY BRIDGE NO , CARRYING CRANBURY ROAD OVER BEAR BROOK, WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF MERCER AMEND RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT REMAINS: $248,622.00

9 COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE AWARD OF BID CONTRACT TO HFT MANAGEMENT INC., T/A GATEWAY OUTDOOR ADVERTISING FOR THE FURNISHING, DELIVERING, AND INSTALLATION OF ON-VEHICLE ADVERTISING FOR THE MERCER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, DIVISION OF T.R.A.D.E. PERIOD: DECEMBER 1, 2015 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2016; 50% OF GROSS ADVERTISING REVENUE TO THE COUNTY (AB ) 27. COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND CLERK TO THE BOARD AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE AWARD OF BID CONTRACT WITH STOUT S CHARTER SERVICE, INC. FOR SHUTTLE SERVICE AT THE TRENTON-MERCER AIRPORT. PERIOD: OCTOBER 24, 2015 TO APRIL 23, AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21, (HOURLY RATE OF $59.00) (AB ) 28. AWARD OF BID RECEIVED JUNE 17, 2015 TO TELEQUEST COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC. FOR TELECOM CABLE INSTALLATION AND REPAIR FOR THE COUNTY OF MERCER AND THE MERCER COUNTY COOPERATIVE CONTRACT PURCHASING SYSTEM. AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED: $317, PERIOD: SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 (CK09MERCER ) 29. AWARD OF BID RECEIVED AUGUST 4, 2015 TO MULTIPLE VENDORS FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR THE COUNTY OF MERCER AND THE COOPERATIVE CONTRACT PURCHASING SYSTEM. AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED: $982, ($491, ANNUALLY) PERIOD: SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 (CK09MERCER )

10 AWARD OF BID RECEIVED AUGUST 6, 2015 TO INTERSTATE CONTRACTING & EXCAVATING, LLC. FOR REPLACEMENT OF MERCER COUNTY BRIDGE NO MAXWELL AVENUE OVER TIMBER RUN, HIGHTSTOWN BOROUGH. TOTAL AMOUNT: $648, TERM: 45 CALENDAR DAYS FROM NOTICE TO PROCEED (AB ) 31. AWARD OF BID RECEIVED SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 TO SCHIFANO CONSTRUCTION CORP. FOR THE PAVEMENT SURFACE RESTORATION PROGRAM FOR THE MERCER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE. AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED: $1,297, TERM: 60 CALENDAR DAYS FROM NOTICE TO PROCEED (AB ) 32. REJECTION OF BIDS RECEIVED AUGUST 7, 2015 FOR LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE MERCER COUNTY PARK COMMISSION, MERCER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM, AND THE TRENTON-MERCER AIRPORT FOR A PERIOD OF (2) TWO YEARS. SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE REVISED. (AB ) 33. APPOINTMENTS OF LAURIE EMDE AND KRISTINE WALSH TO THE MERCER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD 34. APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT HERNANDEZ TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES

11 MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS CALLS FOR THE IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HORIZON OMNIA HEALTH ALLIANCE TIERED HOSPITAL PLAN AND SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF STATE, COUNTY, AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO OBTAIN FROM HORIZON BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD THE CRITERIAN AND STANDARDS BY WHICH THE PLAN WAS DERIVED 36. MERCER COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND THE MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS HEREBY ENDORSE THE NEED FOR THE DROUGHT WATCH DECLARED ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 AND PROMOTE EFFORTS RELATED TO THE CONSERVATION OF WATER RESOURCES THROUGHOUT MERCER COUNTY G. OLD BUSINESS: H. ON-GOING BUSINESS: 1. Airport 2. Indoor Track 3. Voter Certification and Paper Ballot Receipt I. NEW BUSINESS: J. PUBLIC SECTION: K. ADJOURN MEETING:

COUNTY OF MERCER McDADE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 640 SOUTH BROAD STREET P.O. BOX 8068 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY (609) Fax: (609)

COUNTY OF MERCER McDADE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 640 SOUTH BROAD STREET P.O. BOX 8068 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08650-0068 (609) 989-6584 Fax: (609) 392-0488 JERLENE H. WORTHY, CLERK BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS