NOVEMBER 9, A REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset was held on the above date at 7:00 p.m.

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1 NOVEMBER 9, 2011 A REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset was held on the above date at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Director Zaborowski Director Zaborowski stated that the meeting was in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act and that adequate notice was provided on January as follows: 1. Mailed to the Star Ledger, the Home News, and the Courier News. 2. Posted on the Official County Bulletin Board. 3. Filed with the County Clerk. 4. Distributed to all persons requesting such information. Roll Call PRESENT: Scaglione, Walsh, Zaborowski Ciattarelli, Palmer ALSO PRESENT: County Administrator/Clerk M. Amorosa, County Counsel Cooper, P. McCall, K. Quick, J. Clarkson, B. Newman, M Loper, P. Tchorni, W. Stahl, C. Corsini Citations: At this time Director Zaborowski issued the following Freeholder AVTT HOST COMMITTEE (American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall) Senator Kip Bateman, Honorary Chairman Donald Bowers Raymond Brown, SC Park Commission Paul Consiglio, SC Park Commission Bill Crosby, SC Volunteer Services Pat DiChirico, VVA 452 Dave Dendler, SC Park Commission Linda Brady Deutsch, Graphics Veronica Finlay, Fundraising Chairperson Jeannie Chapowski Pierce Frauenheim, SC Park Commission Rawle Gaskin, Trenton VA Center John LeGates, VVA 452 President Barbara Navatto, RCE/4-H Karren Newman, SC Park Commission Peter Niemiec, SC Veterans Services Scott Pender,VVA 452 Rich Reitman, SC Park Commission Gary Scheffmeyer, Rolling Thunder, Inc. Tyler Mylroie Cindie Sullivan, SC Park Commission Linda Van Zandt, Public Information Peter Wright, SC Business Partnership Joe Yuzuik, VVA 452 Vice President Leah Deluzio, AVTT Tribute Coordinator Tom Zarcone, AVTT Marketing Director Rosemary Fleming, Dept of NJ Marine Corps League Chief Gregory Skinner, Peapack-Gladstone PD Those members present accepted their Citations and tanked the Board At this time members of Leadership Somerset, Class of 2011, made a presentation to the Board about their class project, the Somey s. Team members are: Deb Cummins - Team Leader, Michelle Bishop. Malissa Cass, Alice Condo, Yakeena Deas, Renee Giangrasso, Paula Reid and Rich Zarate. The purpose of the Somey s is to crate a venue to increase awareness of Somerset County s non-profit and government resources and to encourage increased volunteerism and sponsorship with an emphasis on engaging Somerset County Youth. Students in Grades 6 to 12 are eligible to enter this first ever public service announcement video contest. Winning video will be announced at the Somey s, an award ceremony to be held at Raritan Valley Community College on December 10. The PSA s will then be shred through social medias, news and public media outlets.

2 Mrs. Walsh offered the following report: Attended the Retired Senior Volunteer Project (RSVP) luncheon along with Freeholders Zaborowski and Palmer. About 125 seniors were honored for volunteering their time. Services rendered by the volunteers were estimated at a value of $1million dollars. Attended the Field of Honor ceremony in Bernards at the municipal complex where about 125 flags graced the municipal complex grounds as a tribute to veterans. The flags will fly for two weeks. Congratulated Freeholders Zaborowski and Palmer upon their re-election tom office and Freeholder/Assemblyman Elect Ciattarelli upon his election to the New Jersey legislature. Mr. Scaglione offered the following report: Offered his congratulations to Freeholders Palmer and Zaborowski and Freeholder/Assemblyman Elect Ciattarelli for their success in the November election. Attended the New Jersey Planners Association Dinner at which the Somerset County Planning Board won an award for the County s Circulation Plan. Mr. Ciattarelli offered the following report: Commended the Board of Elections and County Clerk for the efficient work done by staff during the election held on November 8. Commended the County Public works staff for their efforts during the early October snow storm. Mr. Palmer offered the following report: Attended the ceremony opening the exhibition at North Branch Park of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall. Noted it was an outstanding and very successful event and thanked all those involved in the project,. PUBLIC PORTION At this time Director Zaborowski opened the meeting to the public and asked if there was anyone present who wished to be heard. There being no one present who wished to be heard, Director Zaborowski declared the public portion closed. CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED HEREUNDER ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE IN NATURE AND WILL BE ENACTED UPON IN ONE MOTION. ANY PERSON MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 11, 2011 Regular Meeting October 11, 2011 Work Session (October 25 regular mtg) October 25, 2011 Work Session (November 9 regular mtg) October 26, 2011 Regular Meeting

3 APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL LETTER: #172 The following Personnel changes are for the period: 11/01/11 to 11/15/11 DEPARTMENT NAME POSITION GRADE/ SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE GENERAL COUNTY: REPLACEMENTS Public Safety Radio Antonios Kasapides Dispatcher II 10-A/ $36,557 10/31 CHANGES (Promotion) Public Safety Radio Thomas Desantis Dispatcher II to Dispatcher I (Promotion) Public Safety Radio Kirsten Harju Dispatcher II to Dispatcher I PART TIME 10-A/ to 11-A/ 10-A/ to 11-A/ $36,557 to $38,385 $36,557 to $38,385 10/31 10/31 REPLACEMENTS Rutgers Cooperative Extension (Temporary) Linda Christie Administrative Assistant ~ PT AA/ $15.00 Hr. 10/24 Youth Services Analaura Villalon Administrative Assistant ~ PT AA/ $10.00 Hr. 10/31 For Your Information: SHERIFF S OFFICE: The Sheriff has taken the following action: REPLACEMENTS Sheriff s Office Nicole DelVecchio Sheriff Officer Cadet 06-A/ $25,500 11/07 Ralph McGinnis Sheriff Officer Cadet 06-A/ $25,500 11/07 TERMINATIONS (Retirement) Jail Julius Varga Sergeant of Corrections Officers $94,432 10/31 These changes have been approved in the 2011 Departmental Budget COMMUNICATIONS: Communications received, State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development: a Social Services for the Homeless Contract. b Social Services for the Homeless Contract modification request. Communication, State of New Jersey, Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, status of County s progress in completing homeland security projects from received funding for FY08, 09 and 10, was received. Communication, County of Cape May, Resolution Supporting New Jersey State Legislation Senate Bill 1731/Assembly Bill 2616 Establishing Funding for the Veteran to Veteran Peer Support Program Telephone Helpline, was received. Communication, County of Hunterdon, Proclamation Recognizing October 2011 as Community Planning Month in the County, was received. Communication, County of Middlesex, Resolution R Urging Congress to Enact Return to Prudent Banking Act of 2011 (H.R. 1489), was received. Communication, Somerset County Planning Board Resolution 1189 Conceptually Approving a Development Agreement Between 495 Weston Canal Road, LLC, 465 Meadow Lane, LLC (Somerset Technology Park) and the County of Somerset, was received.

4 Communication, Courier News Announcement that the Somerset County SCOOT Bus has been names a 2001 Courier News Best Readers Choice for Transportation, was received. Letters of Appreciation: Communication, Frances Palm, Executive Director Women s Health & Counseling Center, thanking Freeholder Walsh for the tickets to the Community Box, was received. Communication, Ed King, resident of Ocean County, attended the Weekend Journey through the Past and commends the Freeholder Board on its forward thinking in the preservation efforts and conservation work accomplishments, was received. Communications received, Thanking the Freeholder Board and Linda Van Zandt and staff for the County Medals for Vietnam Veterans given during the October 13 opening day ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Traveling Wall: a. Michelle Smith and Geoff Marquier b. Michael and Donna Silverman R RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR A SET OF DRAWINGS ENTITLED RARITAN RIVER GREENWAY BIKEWAY PETER S BROOK CONNECTION, TOWNSHIP OF BRIDGEWATER AND BOROUGH OF SOMERVILLE CONTRACT NO BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, State of New Jersey that a certain set of drawings entitled Raritan River Greenway Bikeway Peter s Brook Connection, Township of Bridgewater and Borough of Somerville, Contract No be and the same is hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Purchasing Agent shall advertise and receive bids for Raritan River Greenway Bikeway Peter s Brook Connection, Township of Bridgewater and Borough of Somerville, Contract No R RESOLUTION RELEASING PERFORMANCE SURETY MARC PROPERTIES, INC. (BLACK TREE ASSOCIATES) BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP $12, WHEREAS, Marc Properties, Inc. (Black Tree Associates) as principal and surety bound itself onto the County of Somerset in the form of a cash performance surety in the amount of $12,000.00, deposited in account # 03-R as a guarantee for road work performed in the right-of-way of County Route 525 for the development of Block 906, Lot 29 located on Mount Horeb Road (County Route 525) in Bridgewater Township to subdivide the subject lands into five (5) residential lots, being on file with the County Planning Board as BW- 634; and WHEREAS, the report and recommendation of the Somerset County Engineer shows that said principal has satisfactorily completed the project.

5 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that said Board on behalf of said County accordingly does release Marc Properties, Inc. (Black Tree Associates) and its heirs, administrators, executors, and assigns from the obligations of said surety; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that said Board on behalf of said County accordingly does authorize and direct the Deputy Clerk of the Board to submit certified copies to the following: PRINCIPAL SURETY COUNTY ENGINEER COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ROADS COUNTY TREASURER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD COUNTY COUNSEL R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOMERSET COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE TO SUBMIT A FISCAL YEAR 2011 DRUNK DRIVING ENFORCEMENT FUND APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety is responsible for the administration of the Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund Program; and WHEREAS, these funds are obtained through the assessment of surcharges on defendants convicted of violating N.J.S.A. 39:4-50; and WHEREAS, these funds are made available to eligible local governments for overtime enforcement related to drunk driving enforcement activities and for enhancements such as equipment for use in drunk driving activities; and WHEREAS, the County of Somerset is eligible to receive such funding and so desires to submit an application to permit the Somerset County Sheriff s Office to conduct drunk driving enforcement activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders that the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to submit an application for fiscal Year 2011 Drunk Driving Enforcement Funds; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to execute any enter contracts, agreements, or other paperwork as necessary to accept grant funds should they be awarded from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. R RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP $2, WHEREAS, N.J.S. 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

6 WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2011 in the sum of $2, which item is now available as a revenue from the U.S. Department of Justice pursuant to the provision of statute; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $2, is hereby appropriated under the caption of Bulletproof Vest Partnership... $2, ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $2, representing the amount required for the County s share of the aforementioned undertaking or improvement appears in the budget of the year 2011 under the caption of "Body Armor Replacement Fund" (Accounts 02-G , 02-G , and 02-G ) and is hereby appropriated under the caption of Bulletproof Vest Partnership. R RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT SMARTSTEPS $4, WHEREAS, N.J.S. 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 equal amount. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2011 in the sum of $4, which item is now available as a revenue from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development pursuant to the provision of statute; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $4, is hereby appropriated under the caption of Workforce Investment Act SmartSteps... $4, R RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR D.U.I. ENFORCEMENT $10, WHEREAS, N.J.S. 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 equal amount.

7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2011 in the sum of $10, which item is now available as a revenue from the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Div. of Highway Traffic Safety pursuant to the provision of statute; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $10, is hereby appropriated under the caption of D.U.I. Enforcement... $10, R RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR FEMA PROJECT OUTREACH $25, WHEREAS, N.J.S. 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 equal amount. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2011 in the sum of $25, which item is now available as a revenue from the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services pursuant to the provision of statute; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $25, is hereby appropriated under the caption of FEMA Project Outreach... $25, R RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR MENTAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION $728, WHEREAS, N.J.S. 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 equal amount. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2011 in the sum of $728, which item is now available as a revenue from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration pursuant to the provision of statute; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $728, is hereby appropriated under the caption of Mental Health Transformation... $728,

8 UPON MOTION BY MR. SCAGLIONE SECONDED BY MRS. WALSH THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE. R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HARRIS SURVEYING, INC. FOR LOCATION SURVEY, RIGHT OF WAY DETERMINATION AND SPOT ELEVATION SURVEYING SERVICES FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT WESTON CANAL ROAD AND RANDOLPH ROAD, FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for Surveying Services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item (04-A PL ) (County Capital Funds) $7,250.00; and WHEREAS, there exists a need for Surveying Services relating to location survey, right of way determination and spot elevation surveying services for traffic signal installation at Weston Canal Road and Randolph Road, Franklin Township; and WHEREAS, Harris Surveying, Inc., 26 Main Street, Robbinsville, NJ has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and WHEREAS, Harris Surveying, Inc., 26 Main Street, Robbinsville, NJ is a surveying services firm affording surveying services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid and their particular abilities and capacities have been previously demonstrated in work in Somerset County and are recognized by the Office of the Somerset County Engineer and by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows: 1. That the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Harris Surveying, Inc. to perform the aforesaid surveying services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $7, to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel. 2. That the engagement of the above named have been in conformance with a Fair and Open Process for Exempt Service exception, Local Public Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1) (a) (i) Professional Services. 3. The County, its officers and employees shall be added as an additional insured as to all coverage. 4. Neither party shall be responsible for any resulting loss or obligation to fulfill duties as specified in any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement if the fulfillment of any term or provision of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any revolutions, insurrections, riots, wars, acts of enemies, national emergencies, strikes, floods, fires, acts of God, or by any cause not within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with which by the exercise of reasonable diligence such party is unable to prevent or in the event the County of Somerset is unable to obtain funding for the project

9 for which this contract pertains or in the event the source of funding is curtailed by any act of any governmental body, including the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Additionally, if the fulfillment of any of the terms and provision of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any court order, or action or injunction or other such agreement, this Agreement shall become voidable by the County of Somerset by notice to each party. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a notice of contract award be published in the Courier News as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i). R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JOHNSON, MIRMIRAN & THOMPSON FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for Engineering Services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item (04-A PL-B ) (County Capital Funds) $100,000.00; and WHEREAS, there exists a need for Engineering Services relating to construction engineering services in the County of Somerset on an as needed basis; and WHEREAS, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, 1200 Lenox Drive, Suite 101, Trenton, NJ has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and WHEREAS Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, 1200 Lenox Drive, Suite 101, Trenton, NJ is a construction engineering services firm affording engineering services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid and their particular abilities and capacities have been previously demonstrated in work in Somerset County and are recognized by the Office of the Somerset County Engineer and by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows: 1. That the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson to perform the aforesaid engineering services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $100, to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

10 2. That the engagement of the above named have been in conformance with a Fair and Open Process for Exempt Service exception, Local Public Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1) (a) (i) Professional Services. 3. The County, its officers and employees shall be added as an additional insured as to all coverage. 4. Neither party shall be responsible for any resulting loss or obligation to fulfill duties as specified in any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement if the fulfillment of any term or provision of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any revolutions, insurrections, riots, wars, acts of enemies, national emergencies, strikes, floods, fires, acts of God, or by any cause not within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with which by the exercise of reasonable diligence such party is unable to prevent or in the event the County of Somerset is unable to obtain funding for the project for which this contract pertains or in the event the source of funding is curtailed by any act of any governmental body, including the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Additionally, if the fulfillment of any of the terms and provision of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any court order, or action or injunction or other such agreement, this Agreement shall become voidable by the County of Somerset by notice to each party. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a notice of contract award be published in the Courier News as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i). R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO STORM WATER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT HYDROLOGY AND HYDRAULICS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for Engineering Services in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4, et seq.; and, WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item (04-A Pl-GBFLD-04) (County Capital Funds) $40,000.00; and WHEREAS, there exists a need for Engineering Services related to Stormwater Management Hydrology and Hydraulics on an as needed basis; and WHEREAS, Storm Water Management Consulting, LLC, 1108 Old York Road, PO Box 727, Ringoes, New Jersey has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

11 WHEREAS, Storm Water Management Consulting, LLC, 1108 Old York Road, PO Box 727, Ringoes, New Jersey is an engineering services firm affording engineering services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid and their particular abilities and capacities have been previously demonstrated in work in Somerset County and are recognized by the Office of the Somerset County Engineer and by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows: 1. That the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Storm Water Management Consulting, LLC to perform the aforesaid engineering services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board. Total amount of this contract covering all fees, costs and disbursements, not to exceed $40, to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel. 2. That the engagement of the above named have been in conformance with a Fair and Open Process for Exempt Service exception, Local Public Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1) (a) (i) Professional Services. 3. The County, its officers and employees shall be added as an additional insured as to all coverage. 4. Neither party shall be responsible for any resulting loss or obligation to fulfill duties as specified in any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement if the fulfillment of any term or provision of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any revolutions, insurrections, riots, wars, acts of enemies, national emergencies, strikes, floods, fires, acts of God, or by any cause not within the control of the party whose performance is interfered with which by the exercise of reasonable diligence such party is unable to prevent or in the event the County of Somerset is unable to obtain funding for the project for which this contract pertains or in the event the source of funding is curtailed by any act of any governmental body, including the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Additionally, if the fulfillment of any of the terms and provision of this Agreement is delayed or prevented by any court order, or action or injunction or other such agreement, this Agreement shall become voidable by the County of Somerset by notice to each party. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a notice of contract award be published in the Courier News as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i). R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR A UTILITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND PSE&G COMPANY (GAS) FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES PROVIDED BY PSE&G FOR THE PROTECTION, RELOCATION AND/OR ADJUSTMENT OF THE GAS FACILITIES FOR THE ROUTE 22/CHIMNEY ROCK ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP

12 WHEREAS, the County of Somerset entered into a Utility Agreement with PSE&G Company for the protection, relocation and/or adjustment of the gas facilities for the Route 22/Chimney Rock Road Interchange in Bridgewater Township on June 6, (R06-393); and WHEREAS, PSE&G Company has informed the County of Somerset of additional funding needed for PSE&G Gas Utility engineering costs; and WHEREAS, said Utility Agreement provides for the county to adjust the estimated cost to reflect the actual cost incurred by the utility. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, that the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby authorize additional funding in the amount of $19, for Utility Agreement between the County of Somerset and PSE&G Company (Gas) for Engineering Design Services provided by PSE&G for the relocation and/or adjustment of the gas facilities for the Route 22/Chimney Rock Road Interchange Project, Bridgewater Township, and does authorize execution of associated documents. R RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR CUSHMAN MODEL WHEEL TURF TRUCKSTER OR EQUIVALENT, CONTRACT #CC , CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID #2 SOCCP WHEREAS, the County of Somerset Purchasing Department did on Monday, September 12, 2011 advertised for this equipment in the Courier News; and WHEREAS, on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 2:30 P.M. two (2) bids were received for Cushman Model Wheel Turf Truckster or Equivalent, Contract #CC , Co-operative Pricing Bid #2 SOCCP; and WHEREAS, after evaluation of the responses, the Supervisor of Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance recommends the bids be rejected and re-bid due to material deficiencies in the specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: d., that the bids received for Cushman Model Wheel Turf Truckster or Equivalent, Contract #CC , Co-operative Pricing Bid #2 SOCCP are hereby rejected.

13 R RESOLUTION COMMERCIAL TORO PARTS & EQUIPMENT REPAIRS CONTRACT #CC , CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID #2-SOCCP SECOND YEAR OF TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item ( ) not to exceed $35,000.00; and WHEREAS, the bid as submitted by Storr Tractor Co., 3191 Route 22, Branchburg, NJ has met the necessary requirements of the County specifications during the first term. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bid as submitted by Storr Tractor Co. be and is hereby extended for the second consecutive year for: Commercial Toro Parts & Equipment Repairs, Contract #CC , Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP Storr Tractor Co., 3191 Route 22, Branchburg, NJ Phone: Fax: Item # 1 Labor Rate - Per Hour $89.00 Item # 2 Parts Discount- From List Price %5 Item # 3 Road Service- Price per Hour $95.00 Item # 4 Roll Back Service- Price per Trip $75.00/Round Trip BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract and the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue Purchase Orders as necessary per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form by County Counsel.

14 R RESOLUTION INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) RAIL SPLIT RAIL FENCE, CONTRACT #CC CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID #2-SOCCP SECOND YEAR OF TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item (03-R ) not to exceed $5,000.00; and WHEREAS, sealed proposals were originally received, opened and read in pubic on Tuesday, October, 2010 at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time for Installation of Three (3) Rail Split Rail Fence, Contract #CC-66-10, Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP; and WHEREAS, the bid as submitted by EB Fence, LLC has met all the requirements of the County specifications during the first term. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bid as submitted by EB Fence, LLC be and is hereby extended for the second consecutive year for: EB Fence, LLC 23 Red Fox Trail Sicklerville, NJ Fax #1 Per 10 Section Installed of Three (3) Rail Split Rail Fence (More Than or Equal to 500 Ft) $ 95. #2 Per 10 Section Installed of Three (3) Rail Split Rail Fence (Less Than 500 Ft) 105. #3 Installation of 20 Galvanized Gate Including Hinges and Hardware 900. #4 Installation of 16 Galvanized Gate Including Hinges and Including 800. Hinges and Hardware #5 Installation of 12 Galvanized Gate Including Hinges and Hardware 700. #6 Three Rail Post with Installation 75. #7 Three Rail Corner Post with Installation 75. #8 11 Rail with Installation 50. #9 Three Rail Post without Installation 15. #10 Three Rail Corner Post without Installation 15. #11 11 Rail without Installation #12 20 Galvanized Gate Including Hinges and Hardware without Installation #13 16 Galvanized Gate Including Hinges and Hardware without Installation #14 12 Galvanized Gate Including Hinges and Hardware without Installation BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract and the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue Purchase Orders as needed per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form by County Counsel.

15 R RESOLUTION PURCHASE BY VARIOUS CO-OP MEMBERS OF BIODEGRADABLE & RECYCLABLE LEAF BAGS CONTRACT #CC , CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID #2-SOCCP TWO-YEAR CONTACT WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. prevailing time for Purchase by Various Co-op Members of Biodegradable & Recyclable Leaf Bags, Contract No. CC , Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP; and WHEREAS, two (2) bidders submitted proposals; and WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and it was determined that the bid as submitted by Dano Enterprises, Inc., 76 Progress Drive, Stamford, CT meet the necessary requirements of the co-op specifications. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the co-op bid as submitted by the following be and is hereby accepted based on the lowest unit cost for: Biodegradable & Recyclable Leaf Bags, Contract #CC Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP Dano Enterprises, Inc. Brand Bidding: Ecolo-Bag $.328 /Each 76 Progress Dr Stamford, CT Fax Min. Qty 20,000 Bags on orders requiring custom print. Stock bags can be supplied for quantities of 2000 bags & above at the same price plus freight charge of $45.00/1000 bags. Price delivered on 9 pallets & above BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper master contract.

16 R RESOLUTION AWARD OF THE THIRD OF THREE YEAR MOBILE X-RAY SERVICES FOR SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL Contract #: JCC WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file in the Office of the Deputy Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item ( ) $33,000.00; and WHEREAS, two (2) sealed bids were received, opened and read in public on Wednesday October 07, 2009 at 2:30pm prevailing time for MOBILE X-RAY SERVICES FOR SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL Contract #: JCC ; and WHEREAS, the proposal was reviewed by the Somerset County Jail Warden and it has been determined that Mobilex USA 101 Rock Road Horsham, PA have met the requirements of the County specifications during the second term and recommend an award for a third term. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bid received by Mobilex USA be and is hereby accepted based on a reasonable cost for: Service Qty Unit Cost Year 1 Unit Cost Year 2 Unit Cost Year 3 Extended Total For 3 years *Chest or Extremity X-ray 1 $44.00 $44.00 $44.00 $ **Electro or Echocardiogram 1 $39.00 $39.00 $39.00 $ test **Diagnostic Ultrasound test 1 $ $ $ $ Abdominal Retroperitoneal Pelvic (non-obstetric) Small Parts **Diagnostic Doppler Ultrasound test Vascular (extremity arteries, veins, carotids) 1 $ $ $ $ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract approved as to form by County Counsel and the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue Purchase Orders as needed per proposal.

17 R RESOLUTION SERVICES FOR SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL, CONTRACT #JCC OPTION A: ON SITE WEEKLY PHLEBOTOMY & DIAGNOSTIC LAB SERVICES OPTION B: STAT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING & DISPATCH SERVICES (SECOND OF THREE-YEAR CONTRACT) WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file in the office of the Deputy Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item ( ) not to exceed $25,000.00; and WHEREAS, four (4) sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time for Services for Somerset County Jail, Contract #JCC Option A: On Site Weekly Phlebotomy & Diagnostic Laboratory Services Option B: Stat Diagnostic Testing & Dispatch Services; and WHEREAS, the bids as submitted by the following have met the requirements of the first term and will be extended for a second term: OPTION A: ON SITE WEEKLY PHLEBOTOMY & DIAGNOSTIC LAB SERVICES Bendiner & Schlesinger, Inc th Street, Suite 8D Brooklyn, NY OPTION B: STAT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING & DISPATCH SERVICES Laboratory Corp of America Holdings 69 First Ave Raritan, NJ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bids as submitted by the above named vendors be and are hereby accepted for the items as listed on the Schedule of Prices on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contracts and the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue Purchase Orders as needed per bid proposals and specifications approved as to form by County Counsel.

18 R RESOLUTION PART TIME GUARD SERVICE FOR RICHARD HALL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, CONTRACT #CC FIRST YEAR OF TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item ( ) pending adoption of the 2012 budget, not to exceed $25,000.00; and WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time for Part Time Guard Service for Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center, Contract #CC ; and WHEREAS, three (3) bidders submitted a proposal; and WHEREAS, the bid as submitted by Security Guard, Inc. T/A Tri County Security, NJ, 1142 East Chestnut Avenue, Suite A, Vineland, NJ meets the requirements of the specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bid as submitted by the following be and is hereby accepted based on the lowest unit cost for the following: Security Guard Service for Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center Contract #CC Security Guard, Inc. T/A, Tri County Security, NJ 1142 East Chestnut Ave, Suite A, Vineland, NJ Phone: Fax: Rates for additional services at any County site if needed during contract period. These rates will also be used if any reduction in services are required during the contract period. 1. Regular Hourly Rate $ Holiday Hourly Rate $ Weekend Hourly Rate $28.50 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract and the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue Purchase Orders as needed per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form by County Counsel.

19 R RESOLUTION MEDICAL SERVICES- OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, CONTRACT #CC R, CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID #2-SOCCP WHEREAS, the County of Somerset Purchasing Department properly advertised seeking bids for Occupational Medical Services, Contract #CC R on an openend contract basis with Availability of Funds Certificate to be executed by the Director of Financial Services at the time each order is placed; total value of contract, all departments, estimated not to exceed $40,250.00; and WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time for Medical Services- Occupational Psychological Services, Contract #CC R, Co-operative Pricing Bid #2 SOCCP; and WHEREAS, three (3) bidders submitted proposals; and WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the Human Resources Employee Committee and it was determined that the bid as submitted by Plainfield Consultation Center, 32 Johnston Drive, Watchung, NJ be rejected due to a fatal defect for failing to include their completed signed Proposal Form and completed signed Affirmative Action Questionnaire; and WHEREAS, the bids as submitted by the following meet all the requirements of the County specifications and therefore has been determined to be the lowest responsible bidders for the following: PRIMARY VENDOR: SECONDARY VENDOR: Title Approx Qty Yr 1 & 2 Pre-Employment Psychological 30 Screening (Prosecutor s Office) Pre-Employment/Pre- Assignment Psychological 30 Screening, SWAT/Special Teams (Prosecutor s Office) Pre-Employment Psychological Screening (Sheriff s 30 Office / Jail) Pre-Employment Psychological Screening (Public Safety Communications) Psychological Fitness for Duty Examinations 5 Expert Testimony associated with Psychological Fitness for Duty Examinations Institute for Forensic Psych 5 Fir Ct, Ste 2 Oakland, NJ Fax: Unit Cost Year 1 & 2 Total Cost Year 1 & 2 Rossi Psychological Group, P.A. 62 East Main St Somerville, NJ Fax: Unit Cost Year 1 & 2 Total Cost Year 1 & 2 $ $9, $ $11, $ $8, $ $11, $ $9, $ $11, $ $2, $ $3, n/a $1, $7, $ $3, $175.00/Hr $350.00/Hr

20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contract and the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue Purchase Orders as needed per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form by County Counsel. R RESOLUTION FLAGS & GRAVE MARKERS, CONTRACT #CC CO-OPERATIVE PRICING BID #2-SOCCP FIRST YEAR OF TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WHEREAS, the County of Somerset Purchasing Department properly advertised seeking bids for Flags, Contract #CC on an open-end contract basis with Availability of Funds Certificate to be executed by the Director of Financial Services at the time each order is placed; and WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in pubic on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time for Flags, & Grave Markers Contract #CC , Co-operative Pricing Bid #2-SOCCP; and WHEREAS, four (4) bidders submitted proposals; and WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the Purchasing Agent and it was determined that the low bids as submitted by Edison Supply & Equipment Co., US Flags & Foreign Flags, and Metro Flag Co. meet all the requirements of the County specifications for the items listed on the Schedule of Prices on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bids as submitted by the above named vendors be and are hereby accepted based on the lowest unit cost; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute the proper contracts and the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue Purchase Orders as needed per bid proposal and specifications approved as to form by County Counsel.

21 R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1, R ADOPTED MOVING VOTING MACHINES, CONTRACT #CC WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file in the Office of the Deputy Clerk of the Board, and such funds are to be provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item ( ) $2,390.30; and WHEREAS, Richard Coriell & Co., d/b/a Central Moving Systems, 270 Foothill Road, P.O. Box 6518, Bridgewater, NJ has been awarded a contract for Moving Voting Machines, Contract #CC-03-10; and WHEREAS, the amount of Change Order #1, a copy of Central Moving Systems proposal on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board: Original Contract: $28, Change Order #1: $ 2, Adjusted Contract Amount: $30, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the aforesaid change order reflecting the Court Ordered Asset Tracking System is hereby approved and accepted by the County of Somerset; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order increasing the costs as listed above. R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FOR A PORTION OF THE OPERATING COST OF MOTOR BUS PASSENGER SERVICE ALSO KNOWN AS SCOOT WHEREAS, New Jersey Transit and the County of Somerset have agreed that continuation of motor bus passenger service along established routes, as may be modified by mutual agreement is beneficial to the residents and businesses within the County; and

22 WHEREAS, the County of Somerset has been operating the motor bus passenger service under a contract established by resolution R adopted April 16, 2002; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to fund a portion of the operating loss of this motor bus service with funding from New Jersey Transit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Somerset accept funding in the amount of $200, representing the New Jersey Transit portion of the operating loss incurred by SCOOT. MR. CIATTARELLI INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS WITH A GRAND TOTAL OF $5,123, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset ratifies the payment of claims for: CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT DATE $71, OCTOBER 26, $45, OCTOBER 28, $ NOVEMBER 1, $68, NOVEMBER 9, 2011 TOTAL $185, authorized to pay: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Treasurer is hereby CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT DATE $4,938, NOVEMBER 10, 2011 TOTAL $4,938, including Capital Expenditures and said checks having been reviewed and certified for payment by a majority of the members of the Board.