OCTOBER 28, A REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset was held on the above date at 6:30 P.M.

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1 OCTOBER 28, 2014 A REGULAR MEETING of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset was held on the above date at 6:30 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Director Scaglione. Deputy Clerk Quick stated that the meeting was in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act and that adequate notice was provided on January 3, 2014 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: Walsh, Zaborowski, Caliguire, Scaglione Palmer absent at roll call ALSO PRESENT: County Administrator/Clerk M. Amorosa, County Counsel W. Cooper, P. McCall, K. Quick, T. Jenkins, Y. Childress, M. Frost, M. Loper, T. Sacino, P. Malarcher At this time Director Scaglione asked for a Moment of Silence to honor the memory of the late Mark Malone. At this time Director Scaglione and Cynthia Voorhees, Elder Care Administrator, presented the following Disability Advocates Awards Individual Rabbi Evan Jaffe Business Sanford Orthodontics Robert Sanford, DMD, accepted his Award and thanked the Board. Rabbi Jaffe was unable to make the meeting and will be sent his award. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION COMMITTEE PRESENTATION Professional Achievement accepted at the October 28 th 4:30 p.m. work session - Andras Holzmann, Planning Board At this time Director Scaglione issued the following Freeholder Citations: Gail Bechtold, Basking Ridge - NJ 2014 Home Care and Hospice Nurse of the Year Somerset Presbyterian Church 50 th Anniversary Nominated for providing 25 years or more of service to EMS in Somerset County: Somerville Rescue Squad: James Barry LeRoy Gunzelman III Donald Barry Glenn Barry Shaun Bigelow Michael Stitley James Thomas Steven Weinman Montgomery Rescue Squad William Forbes Bev Glocker

2 Warren First Aid Squad Mary de Stephano Paul Rapps Peapack-Gladstone First Aid Squad Gregory Skinner Judith Fagan Ann Ryan Green Knoll Rescue Squad Michael Halperin Timothy Ring Todd Kerekes Bernardsville Fire Co. #1 Dick Eick Conni Beam Hillsborough Rescue Squad Al Bauer Mark Beach Michael Calabrese Kevin Caropreso Scott Donohue Judy Faulkner Marvin Freid Steve Goodman William Greenhalgh David Gwin Geraldine Hall Stanley Kosinski James LaVacca James Maquire Vincent Mankowski Richard Von den Steinen Lori Voorhees Branchburg Rescue Squad Sarah Jones Barbara Karsenty Paul Malarcher Grantley Nurse Robin Radziewicz Carol Waechter At this time, Mr. Palmer joined the meeting At this time Director Scaglione made the following appointment: Dr. John D. Rodker, Somerville Mental Health Board, term to expire 6/30/2017 Upon motion by Mrs. Walsh, second by Mr. Palmer, the appointments were confirmed by the following vote:

3 PUBLIC PORTION At this time Director Scaglione opened the meeting to the public and asked if there was anyone present who wished to be heard. Members of NAME (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Somerset spoke as caregivers and constituents in Somerset County. Expressed concerns on issues such as psychiatrist and trained professionals shortage, waiting time for services, supportive housing options for those release from hospitals, the supported employment process, training for police professionals on how to handle someone who is having a mental health crisis, and the immediate need for short-term hospital care. Noted that funding for mental health services has been severely reduced. Asked that the county continues to work with state government to ensure sufficient funding in the next budget cycle to address the issues presented. There being no one else present who wished to be heard, Director Scaglione 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 14, 2014 work session at 4:30 p.m. for October 28, 2014 regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. October 14, 2014 meeting at 6:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL LETTER: #142 The following Personnel changes are for the period: 10/16/14 to 10/31/14: DEPARTMENT NAME POSITION GRAD E/ REPLACEMENTS PART TIME SALARY EFFECTI VE DATE Mental Center Health Robin L. Silverman Supported Employment Intern PT AA/ $10.00 Hr. 10/10 CHANGES Mental Health Center SEPARATIONS (Promotion) Katie Ozolins Case Manager I to Clinical Supervisor I (IOC) 13-B/ to 15-A/ $43,205 to $57,200 10/23 Office on Aging & Disability Services Mark R. Malone Office for the Disabled Coordinator 10/17 FOR YOUR INFORMATION: SHERIFF S OFFICE: The Sheriff has taken the following action: REPLACEMENTS Jail Gladys R. Acevedo Registered Nurse PT AA/ $42.50 Hr. 10/20 COUNTY CLERK S OFFICE: The County Clerk has taken the following action: REPLACEMENTS County Clerk Veronica S. Goncalves Recording Operations Clerk 08-C/ $32,000 10/20 These changes have been approved in the 2014 Departmental Budget.

4 Communication, State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services approving Emergency Appropriation in the amount of $500, for Building and Equipment Damage from Flood, was received. Communication, State of New Jersey, Department of Corrections, Inspection Report of the Somerset County Jail, found to be in full compliance, was received. Communication, State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, notice of award of $198, for the Somerset County Comprehensive Traffic Safety Program for Federal Fiscal Year (October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015), was received. Communication, State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Juvenile Justice Commission, notice of CY 2015 Innovations Funding, was received. Communication, County of Bergen, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Resolution # , Calling for Certain Rail Safety Measures in Bergen County, was received. Communication, County of Morris, Board of Chosen Freeholders, Resolution #47, Supporting A-3608 that would extend to judges the ability to exercise sentencing discretion regarding alleged violations of certain portions of New Jersey s firearms legislation, was received. Communications received, Municipal Letter of Support for Supporting Priority Investment in Somerset County: Phase 3 Study Application to participate in NJTPA FY Sub-regional Studies Programs: a. Township of Franklin b. Borough of Manville c. Borough of North Plainfield d. Borough of South Bound Brook Communication, Brett Radi, County Clerk, transmitting check in the amount of $2,640, of which $527, is retained for the County for its own use, was received. Letters of Appreciation Communication, John Pacifico, Chairman, John Basilone Parade Committee, thanking the Board for their involvement and continued support of the annual John Basilone Parade Celebration, was received. RESOLUTION NUMBERS AND WILL REMAIN UNUSED R RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPERTY PARCEL MAP AND DESIGNATING ROAD AREAS TO BE ACQUIRED FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS AND PAYMENT FOR SAME AND AUTHORIZING THE EARLY APPRAISAL OF LANDS AND TITLE SEARCHES FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY ROUTE 637 (READINGTON ROAD, SOMERSET COUNTY, COUNTY LINE ROAD, HUNTERDON COUNTY) FROM C.R. 637/620 TO HARLAN SCHOOL ROAD LOCATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BRANCHBURG, SOMERSET COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP OF READINGTON, HUNTERDON COUNTY STATE OF NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset, on behalf of said County, has determined that public exigency requires the taking of certain lands for highway and purposes for the reconstruction of County Route 637 (Readington Road, County Line Road, Hunterdon County) from C.R. 637/620 to Harlan School Road located in the Township of Branchburg, Somerset County and Township of Readington, Hunterdon County, Somerset County, State of New Jersey and have caused a survey thereof to be made and a plat of such survey with the descriptions of the various parcels to be taken inscribed thereon; and

5 WHEREAS, by further report of the Somerset County Engineer, it would be advisable to obtain early appraisal of the property rights to be acquired in order to facilitate the project. Freeholders of the County of Somerset, that said Board, on behalf of said County, hereby approves a certain map, or revisions thereof which may occur from time to time, entitled County of Somerset Board of Chosen Freeholders, Entire Tract Map and General Property Parcel Maps For The Reconstruction Of County Route 637 (Readington Road, Somerset County, County Line Road, Hunterdon County) From C.R. 637/620 To Harlan School Road, Township Of Branchburg, Somerset County, Township Of Readington, Hunterdon County, State Of New Jersey, Scales: As Noted, dated October, 2014, consisting of ten (10) pages and prepared by T and M Associates, Middleton, New Jersey, said map on file in the Office of the Somerset County Engineer; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by said Board that pursuant to the provisions of Revised Statutes 27:16-2 et. seq., that said Board does designate that all those certain tracts or parcels of land situate, lying and being in Branchburg Township in the County of Somerset and Readington Township, in the County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey, as shown on the aforementioned map, shall be acquired by the County of Somerset in fee simple by purchase, exchange, gift or condemnation, as the case may be; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Board hereby authorizes the Somerset County Counsel to make or cause to have made searches of titles to lands affected by the said project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by said Board that the proper County officials be and hereby are duly authorized and directed to acquire the above designated property by purchase, exchange, gift or condemnation, as the case may be; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by said Board that the total monies expended for said acquisitions shall not exceed the amount as specified in the executed Agreement to Convey documents as reviewed and approved by the Director of the Board; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by said Board that a copy of this resolution, duly certified by the Deputy Clerk of this Board, together with copies of the aforementioned map, shall forthwith be filed in the Office of the Somerset County Clerk. R RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR BEDMINSTER SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING POTTERSVILLE ROAD (CR 512), LAMINGTON ROAD (CR 523) AND BURNT MILLS ROAD (CR 620) BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP CONTRACT NO Freeholders of the County of Somerset, State of New Jersey, that a certain set of drawings entitled Bedminster Safety Improvements Including Pottersville Road (CR 512), Lamington Road (CR 523), and Burnt Mills Road (CR 620), Bedminster Township, 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 Bedminster Safety Improvements Including Pottersville Road (CR 512), Lamington Road (CR 523), and Burnt Mills Road (CR 620), Bedminster Township, Contract No

6 R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FEDERAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR POTTERSVILLE ROAD (CR 512), LAMINGTON ROAD (CR 523) AND BURNT MILLS ROAD (CR 620) FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED IN BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY CONTRACT NO WHEREAS, a significant crash history exists on Pottersville Road, (CR 512), Lamington Road (CR 523) and Burnt Mills Road (CR 620) in Bedminster Township, Somerset County; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer has determined that the improvements to the roadway including high friction surface treatment will help reduce the number of crashes that occur at this location; and WHEREAS, Federal funds are available through the New Jersey Department of Transportation for said improvements through the FY 2014 High Risk Rural Road (HRRR) Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation has proposed an agreement entitled Federal Aid Agreement between the County of Somerset and the New Jersey Department of Transportation for Pottersville Road, (CR 512), Lamington Road (CR 523) and Burnt Mills Road (CR 620) Safety Improvements, Federal Project Number STPC00S (619), Bedminster Township, Somerset County; and WHEREAS, said agreement is an agreement authorizing reimbursement to the County for costs incurred for the Pottersville Road, (CR 512), Lamington Road (CR 523) and Burnt Mills Road (CR 620) Safety Improvements, Federal Project Number STPC00S (619), Bedminster Township, Somerset County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset does hereby authorize the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board to enter into said agreement with the New Jersey Department of Transportation. R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT AND SUBMISSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY FY 2016 SUB-REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING (STP) WORK PROGRAM WHEREAS, Section 134 of 23 U.S.C. and Section 8 of 40 U.S.C et. seq. state that federal policy is to encourage and promote the development of transportation systems to serve states and localities efficiently and effectively, and administer Federal-aid systems programs as approved by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Section 104 (f) of 23 U.S.C. mandates that the states administer Federal-aid systems programs as approved by the Secretary of Transportation; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing, the State of New Jersey has established an arrangement with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for northern New Jersey, to review and concur upon transportation planning conducted by subregions; and

7 WHEREAS, also, in addition to the above, the State of New Jersey, has designated Somerset County as a subregion for the purpose of undertaking the Subregional Transportation Planning work program (STP); and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Commissioner of Transportation has heretofore determined that it is in the best interest of the State of New Jersey to provide transportation funding to the qualified subregions; and WHEREAS, in the case of Somerset County as a subregion, the program costs in question shall not exceed $128, consisting of $77, in Federal Highway Administration funds, $25, in Federal Transit Administration funds, and $25, to be provided by Somerset County in the form of in-kind services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing, Somerset County has determined that it would be in the public interest to be involved in the aforesaid program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset does hereby authorize the development and submission of the FY 2016 Sub-regional Transportation Planning Work Program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Freeholder Director and the Deputy Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders are hereby authorized to execute a contract with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority for the purpose of undertaking the FY 2016 Sub-regional Transportation Planning Work Program as described above; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution will be forwarded to the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority and the Somerset County Planning Board. R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY S COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE PLAN UPDATE 2014 WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset has appointed a Local Advisory Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA) consisting membership interested in and experienced in in issues concerning alcohol and drug abuse; and WHEREAS, the Local Advisory Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Planning Sub Committee was formed as a subcommittee of the Local Advisory Council on Alcoholism; and WHEREAS, one of the functions of the committee is to assist the Department of Human Services and the Local Advisory Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in the development of a Comprehensive Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Plan Annual Update; and WHEREAS, the Plan has been prepared in compliance with planning guidelines issued by the New Jersey State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; and WHEREAS, the Local Advisory Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse met on October 8, 2014 and approved recommending said Plan to the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset for their approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Comprehensive Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Plan Update 2014 as submitted to the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset on October 28, 2014 and on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board, be and is hereby approved.

8 R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A CONSOLIDATED FUNDING APPLICATION AND CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,087, FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2015 TO DECEMBER 31, 2015 WHEREAS, the New Jersey State Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services notified the Somerset County Department of Human Services of a consolidated funding award in the amount of $1,087, for the calendar year January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 to provide Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services to the residents of Somerset County; and WHEREAS, the Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services has requested that the County of Somerset, in accordance with the Department of Human Services policies, submit to them an application and contract for Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS) for the utilization of these funds; and WHEREAS, the Somerset County Mental Health Board met on October 2, 2014 and approved the application of consolidated funding and the contract for Psychiatric emergency Screening Services (PESS). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that said application prepared in compliance with the Department policy be and is hereby approved for submission to the Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services. R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOMERSET COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE NEW JERSEY COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL PLAN AT THE COUNTY LEVEL JULY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015 WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset has been notified by the Somerset County Department of Health of the availability of funding from the New Jersey Department of Health as part of the of the New Jersey Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan at the County Level through Coalition building and subsequent creation of a supportive infrastructure; and WHEREAS, said funding is a Health Service Grant (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015) and is in the amount of $132,763.00; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Health has determined that the Somerset County Department of Health is an eligible site to serve as the appropriate agency for this grant; and WHEREAS, this grant does not require any county matching funds. Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Somerset County Department of Health is hereby authorized to apply and accept funding from the New Jersey Department of Health in the amount of $132,763.00, and to receive said funds to be used for expanding the number of Somerset and Morris Counties stakeholders and community partners in building an effective infrastructure in the battle to reduce cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality through prevention, early detection, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation as specified in the letter of interest; and

9 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said application prepared in compliance with Department policy is hereby approved for submission to the New Jersey Department of Health; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset be authorized to execute an Agreement with the New Jersey Department of Health to accept funds for the purpose of continuing Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan at the County Level in Somerset County. Copy of said agreement on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board and approved as to form by County Counsel. R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOMERSET COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO APPLY AND ACCEPT FUNDS FROM NJACCHO (NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY & CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS) FOR PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT ACCREDITATION READINESS SUPPORT WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset and the Somerset County Department of Health have been notified of a grant funding source from NJACCHO (New Jersey Association of County & City Health Officials) for Public Health Departments; and WHEREAS, said funding is to assist the Health Department to engage in quality improvement, performance management, workforce development, and other measure as part of the voluntary public health accreditation readiness; and WHEREAS, NJACCHO with support from the CDC has determined that this funding would be helpful to support local health departments to engage in activities that will demonstrate measurable increase in their readiness to achieve PHAB (Public Health Accreditation Board); and WHEREAS, NJACCHO has determined that the one-time grant award shall be up to the amount of $1, for the period of June through September NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Somerset County Department of Health is hereby authorized to submit an application and accept funding from NJACCHO in the amount up to $1, to be used in a manner consistent with the requirements of this application; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are authorized to sign the aforementioned grant upon its receipt and review by the Somerset County Department of Health and County Counsel. R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOMERSET COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDING TO THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY INITIATIVES

10 WHEREAS, the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety has announced the availability of federal grant funds for federal fiscal year 2014; and WHEREAS, approximately $7, is anticipated to be available on a Statewide basis to implement projects by local governments; and WHEREAS, the Somerset County Sheriff s Office is eligible to apply for such funding and has identified four projects, identified herein: Mobilization Traffic Safety Program: End of Year Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Crack Down 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 grant applications for the above referenced projects and enter into 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 VOID R RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP TRANSPORTATION SERVICES $66, 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 2014 in the sum of $66, which item is now available as a revenue from Township of Franklin pursuant to the provision of statute; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $66, is hereby appropriated under the caption Franklin Township Transportation Services. R RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP TRANSPORTATION SERVICES $54,183.00

11 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 2014 in the sum of $54, which item is now available as a revenue from Township of Montgomery pursuant to the provision of statute; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $54, is hereby appropriated under the caption Montgomery Township Transportation Services. R RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE $318, 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 2014 in the sum of $318, which item is now available as a revenue from Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse pursuant to the provision of statute; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $318, is hereby appropriated under the caption Municipal Alliance. R RESOLUTION FOR INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM $478, 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.

12 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 2014 in the sum of $478, which item is now available as a revenue from New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness pursuant to the provision of statute; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $478, is hereby appropriated under the caption State Homeland Security Program. UPON MOTION BY MRS. WALSH SECONDED BY MR. PALMER THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HATCH MOTT MACDONALD FOR RECYCLING CONSULTATION SERVICES 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 ( ) (Dedicated Recycling Funds) $45,000.00; and as needed basis; and WHEREAS, there exists a need for Recycling Consultation Services on an WHEREAS, Hatch Mott MacDonald, 111 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and WHEREAS, Hatch Mott MacDonald, 111 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ 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. 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 Hatch Mott MacDonald, 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 $45, to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel.

13 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 A FOURTH YEAR OF A FIVE YEAR CONTRACT FOR COMBINED SERVICES TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL PHYSICIAN AND NURSING SERVICES AT THE SOMERSET COUNTY CHEST CLINIC LOCATED AT SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER JANUARY 1, DECEMBER 31, 2015 CONTRACT #: CY-COM R WHEREAS, the County of Somerset originally advertised on December 20, 2011 seeking Requests for Proposals, received and read proposals on February 15, 2012 for Combined Services Tuberculosis Control Physicians and Nursing Services Contract #: Cy- COM-00014R in accordance with N.J.S. A. 40A:11-4.1, et seq: and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has Certified in writing the availability of funds for the purpose 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 items (46,238) and ($159,400.00) pending adopted 2015 budget, resulting in a combined not to exceed total $205, for the Combined Service - Tuberculosis Control Physicians and Nursing Services contract year four (January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015):

14 Services at Clinic Hours per week Unit/Rate Extended Price Nursing 52.5 $50.00 $2,625.00/wk Clerical 37.5 $17.25 $646.87/wk Physician 2.5 $ $625.00/wk WHEREAS, the Health Division Director recommends a contract for the fourth of a five year contract to I.D. Care; and WHEREAS, I.D. Care, 105 Raider Boulevard, Hillsborough, NJ has met the requirements of the County specifications in an efficient and quality manner during the first, second and third terms. 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 the fourth year of a five year contract and t enter into contract with I.D. Care to perform the aforesaid services, in the amount of $205, for contract year four pursuant to the contract on file with the Purchasing Division and approved as to form and content by County Counsel; and 2. A notice of this award shall be published in the Courier News as required by law within twenty (20) days of its passage. R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DISTINCT ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AT VARIOUS COUNTY FACILITIES WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals for environmental engineering services at various County facilities 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 $10, ( ); and WHEREAS, there exists a need for environmental engineering services at various County facilities; and

15 WHEREAS, Distinct Engineering Solutions, Inc., 656 Georges Road, 2nd Floor, North Brunswick, NJ has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and WHEREAS, Distinct Engineering Solutions, Inc., 656 Georges Road, 2nd Floor, North Brunswick, NJ is a Professional Services Firm affording professional 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; and 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 Distinct Engineering Solutions, Inc. to perform the aforesaid professional 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 $10, 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 as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i).

16 R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO KEY-TECH FOR TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE PROJECTS WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals for testing and inspection services for county road and bridge projects 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 $20, ( ); and WHEREAS, there exists a need for testing and inspection services for county road and bridge projects; and WHEREAS, Key-Tech, 210 Maple Place, P.O. Box 48, Keyport, NJ has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and WHEREAS, Key-Tech, 210 Maple Place, P.O. Box 48, Keyport, NJ is a Professional Services Firm affording professional 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; and 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 Key-Tech to perform the aforesaid professional 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 $20, 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 as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i).

17 R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VALUATION CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals for real property appraisal services in the County of Somerset on an as needed basis 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 $30, ( ); and WHEREAS, there exists a need for real property appraisal services in the County of Somerset on an as needed basis; and WHEREAS, Valuation Consultants, Inc., 205 W. Main, Suite 304, Somerville, NJ has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and WHEREAS, Valuation Consultants, Inc., 205 W. Main, Suite 304, Somerville, NJ is a Professional Services Firm affording professional 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; and 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 Valuation Consultants, Inc. to perform the aforesaid professional 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 $30, 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,

18 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 as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i). R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VAN CLEEF ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES FOR SURVEYING SERVICES FOR SADC FARMLAND PRESERVATION LOT 9, BLOCK 147 (QUICK FARM) 924 RIVER ROAD HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals for surveying services for SADC Farmland Preservation, Lot 9, Block 147 (Quick Farm), 924 River Road, Hillsborough Township, Somerset County, New Jersey 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 $14, ( ); and WHEREAS, there exists a need for surveying services for SADC Farmland Preservation, Lot 9, Block 147(Quick Farm), 924 River Road, Hillsborough Township, Somerset County, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, Van Cleef Engineering Associates, 32 Brower Lane, P.O. Box 5877, Hillsborough, NJ, has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and WHEREAS, Van Cleef Engineering Associates, 32 Brower Lane, P.O. Box 5877, Hillsborough, NJ, is a Professional Services Firm affording professional 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; and

19 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 Van Cleef Engineering Associates to perform the aforesaid professional 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 $14, 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 as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i). R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KLEPP ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. FOR WATER DIVERSION PERMIT MONITORING/REPORTING AT VARIOUS GOLF COURSES SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish engineering services for the water diversion permit monitoring/reporting at various golf courses in Somerset County, New Jersey, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.4, et seq.; and

20 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 $16, ( ) (Parks Capital Funds); and WHEREAS, there exists a need for engineering services for the water diversion permit monitoring/reporting at various golf courses throughout Somerset County, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, Klepp Environmental Services, Inc., 120 Old Camplain Road, Hillsborough, NJ has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and WHEREAS, Klepp Environmental Services, Inc., 120 Old Camplain Road, Hillsborough, NJ is a Professional Services Firm affording professional 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; and 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 Klepp Environmental Services, Inc. to perform the aforesaid professional 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 $16, 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 as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i).