MARCH 11, 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 MARCH 11, 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, Palmer, Caliguire, Scaglione None ALSO PRESENT: County Administrator/Clerk M. Amorosa, County Counsel W. Cooper, P. McCall, K. Quick, T. Jenkins, N. Trasente, M Loper, Y. Childress, Citations: At this time Director Scaglione presented the following Freeholder Louis Michael Hajdu-Nemeth, Eagle Scout Troop 156, Somerset Sidharth Ghoshal, Eagle Scout, Troop 1776, Hillsborough Eagle Scout Hajdu-Nemeth and Eagle Scout Ghoshal accepted their Citations and discussed their Eagle Projects with the Board. At this time Director Scaglione made the following Proclamations: AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH MARCH 2014 Honoring Everyday Heroes WHEREAS each year, March is designated American Red Cross Month, a special time to recognize and thank Everyday Heroes, those who reach out to help others in need; and WHEREAS, every nine minutes, these Everyday American Red Cross Heroes bring help and hope to people affected by tragedy by donating blood, volunteering their time, taking life-saving courses or providing financial donations to those in need; and WHEREAS, across the country and around the world, the American Red Cross responded to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and wildfires, the tragedy at the Boston Marathon, typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and here, locally and most recently the challenges associated with Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy; and WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders wish to remember the heroes here in Somerset County who assist people in need and work tirelessly to help in time of disaster, whether it is a call for life-saving blood, temporary housing, clothing, food, emotional support in the face of hurricanes and flooding, the comfort of a helping hand when dealing with personal tragedy, support to veterans and their families with emergency communications, counseling, financial assistance, and a caring presence as well as the giving of their time to train others in lifesaving CPR, first aid, water safety, and preparedness education: and WHEREAS, each year the month of March is dedicated to all those who support the American Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.

2 NOW, THEREFORE, I, Patrick Scaglione, Director of the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, do hereby proclaim March 2014 as American Red Cross Month in Somerset County and encourage all residents to support this organization and its noble humanitarian mission. The Proclamation will be sent to the Red Cross of Central New Jersey with offices in Princeton. PROCLAMATION SOMERSET COUNTY HOUSING MONTH APRIL 2014 Secure and appropriate housing is a basic human need for all WHEREAS, the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders finds that decent, safe and affordable housing is part of the American Dream and a goal of all Somerset County residents; and WHEREAS, April, 2014 marks the forty-sixth (46th) anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which gives individuals the right to choose where to live without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, familial status, national origin, and/or disability; and WHEREAS, to commemorate the anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, the concept of "Housing Month" celebrated each April by the Board of Chosen Freeholders for the past twenty (22) years has focused on the talents and vigorous local efforts of grassroots and non-profit organizations, housing service providers, elected officials, state and county agencies and others to promote and preserve fair housing while helping to create and preserve housing opportunities for the residents of Somerset County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders does hereby proclaim the month of April 2014 to be Housing Month in the County of Somerset and urge all citizens to carry out the activities and spirit of Housing Month throughout the year. Sharon Clark, Executive Director; Judy R. Lewis, 2 nd Vice President; Kenneth Myers, Board Member; Mariann Pugliese, Board Member and Micah Kroloff, Board Member from the Central Jersey Housing Resource Center accepted the Proclamation and spoke on the CJHRC s efforts on affordable housing. At this time, Director Scaglione entertained a motion to open a public hearing on an Ordinance entitled: ORD Ordinance establishing a Temporary Speed Limit along a portion of Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike, County Route 518, Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, 35 MPH Temporary Construction Speed Limit This Ordinance has been properly advertised, a copy has been posted on the Official County Bulletin Board, and copies have been made available for the general public MRS. WALSH MOVED THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS ORDINANCE BE OPENED.

3 ORD ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY SPEED LIMIT ALONG A PORTION OF GEORGETOWN-FRANKLIN TURNPIKE, COUNTY ROUTE 518 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY AND SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 11, 2014 AT 6:30 P.M. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that a construction zone speed limit for both directions of traffic along Georgetown- Franklin Turnpike, County Route 518, Township of Franklin, from a point approximately 2600 feet east of Canal Road/ Kingston - Rocky Hill Rd. to a point approximately 1700 feet west of Carroll Place, shall be and is hereby established at 35 MPH beginning on or about March 1, 2014 with a completion date on or about June 30, 2015 or until construction is completed; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Regulatory signs, conforming to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, shall be erected and maintained to effect the above-designated Temporary Speed Limit as authorized by the New Jersey Department of Transportation; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall take effect upon certification by the Somerset County Engineer. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the foregoing Ordinance was duly introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, Somerset County, State of New Jersey, held on February 25th, Further notice is given that a Public Hearing on said Ordinance was held on on the 11th day of March, 2014 at a regular meeting of said Board of Chosen Freeholders, third floor, Somerset County Administration Building, 20 Grove Street Somerville, New Jersey at 6:30 p.m. at which time said Ordinance was considered for final reading and adoption. INTRODUCED: February 25, 2014 PASSED ON FIRST READING: February 25, 2014 PUBLISHED: February 28, 2014 ADOPTED: THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. PALMER WAS ON Director Scaglione asked if there was anyone present who wishes to be heard regarding this Ordinance. There was no one who wished to be heard regarding this Ordinance and Director Scaglione entertained a motion to close the Public Hearing. MR. CALIGUIRE MOVED THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED

4 THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. PALMER WAS ON At this time Director Scaglione entertained a motion on the Ordinance for the second reading. MR. CALIGUIRE MOVED THAT THE ORDINANCE DOES NOW PASS ON SECOND READING THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MRS. WALSH WAS ON REPORTS Mrs. Walsh advised the Board that since the Buy One, Bring One (BOBO) Program began, there has been 30,000 tons of food collected for the Food Bank. She also congratulated Freeholder Palmer on the Inaugural One Seat Ride that began on NJ Transit s Raritan Valley Line. Mr. Palmer stated that there were five Mayors who rode the first running of NJ Transit s first One Seat Ride on the Raritan Valley line. At this time Director Scaglione 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 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: February 25, 2014 work session 4:30 p.m. for March 11, 2014 meeting at 6:30 p.m. February 25, 2014 regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

5 APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL LETTER: #28 The following Personnel changes are for the period: 03/01/14 to 03/15/14: DEPARTMENT NAME POSITION GRADE SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE REPLACEMENTS Mental Health Center Laura Koller Licensed Mental Health 13-B $41,325 03/03 Practitioner Hailing Zhang, MD Psychiatrist I 20-F $130,000 03/03 Nutrition Christopher Bahr Senior Center Associate 06-H $15,724 03/10 PART TIME PESS Belinda Snowden Crisis Counselor PT AA $27.04 Hr. 03/03 CHANGES (Promotion/increase in hours 35 to 37.5) Purchasing Karen McGee Assistant Purchasing Agent to Purchasing Agent TERMINATIONS 16-C to 19-B $74,187 to $90,600 03/01 Bridges Michael Connolly Bridge Worker 03/04 Office on Aging & Disability Services PESS (Retirement) Sharon DeGhetto-Girvan (Resignation) Jessica O Gara- Mankowski Office On Aging Specialist $60,197 Crisis Counselor I $51,637 02/28 Public Safety Radio (Resignation) Thomas Desantis Dispatcher I $41,257 03/03 Recycling Center Maria Franco Resource Recovery Worker $37,694 02/19 These changes have been approved in the 2014 Temporary Departmental Budget. Communication, State of New Jersey, Department of Law and Public Safety, notice of acceptance of applications for 2014 Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Program, was received. Communication, Somerset County authorizing the executed 2014 Agreement for recycling pickup for the period of January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, Bound Brook, was received. Communication, Brett Radi, County Clerk, transmitting a check in the amount of $1,404, of which $354, is retained by the county for its own use, was received. Communication, Professor John Paitakes and the students of RVCC Criminal Justice Program thank you for the opportunity to tour the Somerset County Jail given by Capitan Jack Quinn, was received. Communication, David Nog thanking Peter for all his efforts and achievements of the OneSeat for the Raritan Valley Line, was received.

6 RESOLUTION NUMBERS TO WILL REMAIN UNUSED R RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR RELOCATION OF TRAFFIC SIGN AND ELECTRICAL DIVISIONS, NORTH COUNTY JOINT PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY 411B CHIMNEY ROCK ROAD BRIDGEWATER, NJ CONTRACT NO NOW, THEREFORE, 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 Relocation of Traffic Sign and Electrical Divisions, North County Joint Public Works Facility, 411B Chimney Rock Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, 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 Relocation of Traffic Sign and Electrical Divisions, North County Joint Public Works Facility, 411B Chimney Rock Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, Contract No R RESOLUTION RELEASING CASH PERFORMANCE SURETY GENESIS COMPANIES FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP WHEREAS, Genesis Companies, 594 Broadway, Room 1107, New York, NY 10012, as principal and surety bound itself onto the County of Somerset in the form of a cash performance surety in the amount of $50,214.00, deposited in account 03-R , as a guarantee for road work performed in the right-of-way of County Route #514 for the development of Block 282, Lots 1-39 in Franklin Township as a mixed use development with 72,322 square feet of commercial space and 52 residential apartment units located on Hamilton Street (County Route #514) on file with the County Planning Board as FL 874S; and WHEREAS, the report and recommendation of the Somerset County Engineer shows that said principal has satisfactorily completed the project and has submitted the required maintenance surety. 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 and discharge Genesis Companies and each of its heirs, administrators, executors, and assigns from the obligations of said surety; 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 PLANNING BOARD COUNTY COUNSEL

7 R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOMERSET COUNTY CULTURAL & HERITAGE COMMISSION TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE AND EXPEND NEW JERSEY STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS/DEPT. OF STATE LOCAL ARTS PROGRAM GRANT FOR CALENDAR YEARS WHEREAS, in accordance with R.S. 40:33 A-1 the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted a resolution creating the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission on August 2, 1983; and WHEREAS, by resolution adopted on April 7, 1978 by the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission was designated as the official County Arts Agency for the administration of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts Block Grant Funds ( now New Jersey State Council on the Arts Local Arts Program Grant). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset does hereby authorize the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission to apply for, receive and expend calendar years Local Arts Program Grant funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized to execute a contract and related documents when and if the grant is approved. R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR CAPITAL AND OPERATING ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5310 PROGRAM AND EXECUTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT UPON ACCEPTANCE WHEREAS, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (1991) enable qualified public bodies to apply for capital assistance under the Section 5310 program which is a competitive process managed by the New Jersey Transit Corporation; and WHEREAS, the County of Somerset is a qualified public body eligible to apply for Section 5310 capital assistance and operating assistance; and WHEREAS, the senior citizens and persons with disabilities of Somerset County would benefit from the capital and operating assistance provided by this program; and WHEREAS, the Division of Transportation provides non-emergency transportation services to senior citizens and persons with disabilities within the County of Somerset, an eligible service under this program. NOW, THEREFORE BE II RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Department of Public Works, Division of Transportation proceed to process the Section 5310 application for submission to New Jersey Transit Corporation for consideration of capital and operating assistance funding; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Freeholder Director is authorized to sign the Section 5310 application and, upon acceptance, the lease and other agreements on behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

8 UPON MOTION BY MR. CALIGUIRE SECONDED BY MR. PALMER THE CONSENT AGENDA WAS ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE. RESOLUTION UNDER OLD BUSINESS AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R REJECTING ALL PROPOSALS FOR COMPETITIVE CONTRACT #: CY-COM TO PROVIDE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT (PBM) SERVICES FOR THE EMPLOYEES, DEPENDENTS AND RETIREES OF THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET. WHEREAS, the County of Somerset entered into an Integrated Prescription Drug Program Agreement with Express Scripts, Inc. for pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services covering the time period from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015 (hereinafter the ESI Agreement ); and WHEREAS, in or about October, 2013, the County of Somerset and Express Scripts, Inc. became involved with a contract interpretation dispute concerning the respective rights and obligations under the ESI Agreement; and WHEREAS, given this contract interpretation dispute and the County s desire to avoid a prospective interruption in the provision of pharmacy benefit management services to its employees, dependents and retirees, the County of Somerset through Segal Consulting solicited proposals through the competitive contracting process seeking proposals for Competitive Contract CY-COM to provide pharmacy benefit management services for the employees, dependents and retirees of the County of Somerset; and WHEREAS, the request for proposals for Competitive Contract CY- COM to provide pharmacy benefit management services for the employees, dependents and retirees of the County of Somerset was issued by Segal Consulting and posted on the County s website and the Courier News on December 11, 2013; and WHEREAS, three (3) sealed proposals were received by Segal Consulting on or before the proposal due date of Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 5:00 PM EST prevailing time from: Catamaran CVS Caremark Optum Rx; and WHEREAS, by way of this request for proposals for Competitive Contract CY-COM , the County of Somerset reserved unto itself the right to reject any and all proposals; and WHEREAS, without consideration given to the proposals received in response to the request for proposals for Competitive Contract CY-COM received from Catamaran, CVS Caremark, and Optum Rx, the County of Somerset and Express Scripts, Inc. resolved the afore-mentioned contract interpretation dispute pertaining to the ESI Agreement; and WHEREAS, in light of the resolution of the afore-mentioned contract interpretation dispute between the County of Somerset and Express Scripts, Inc. pertaining to the ESI Agreement, the County s acceptance of one of the foregoing proposals and execution of a replacement pharmacy benefit management services agreement would not be legally appropriate nor sustainable under the circumstances; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset hereby rejects all proposals pertaining to Competitive Contract #: CY-COM to provide Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services for the employees, dependents and retirees of the County of Somerset.

9 THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. CALIGUIRE WAS ON RESOLUTION UNDER NEW BUSINESS AND MOVED ITS ADOPTION: R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A PRESCRIPTION BENEFIT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1, 2014 TO DECEMBER 31, 2014 WHEREAS, the County of Somerset entered into an Integrated Prescription Drug Program Agreement with Express Scripts, Inc. for pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services covering the time period from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015 (hereinafter the ESI Agreement ); 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 being on file with the Clerk of the Board, said such funds being provided for in the budget of the County of Somerset, line item ; and WHEREAS, in or about October, 2013, the County of Somerset and Express Scripts, Inc. became involved with a contract interpretation dispute concerning the respective rights and obligations under the ESI Agreement; and WHEREAS, the County of Somerset and Express Scripts, Inc. have amicably resolved the contract interpretation dispute and desire to modify the ESI Agreement; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County of Somerset to enter into the modification and extend the ESI Agreement to provide prescription benefits for claims incurred April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 at $1.20 per script; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the Director, Deputy Director and Clerk of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to execute an Agreement with Express Scripts, Inc. to provide prescription benefits for claims incurred for the period from April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, $1.20 per script; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset: 1. That the Director and Deputy Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset are hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract and modification thereto for Express Scripts, Inc., 100 Parsons Pond Drive, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey to administer the employee prescription benefit plan within the Somerset plan, providing Somerset County with services as more particularly set forth in the agreement between the County of Somerset and Express Scripts, Inc. Total amount of this contract, copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board, covers all fees, costs and disbursements, $1.20 per script, the same to be approved as to form and content by County Counsel. 2. The County, its officers and employees shall be added as an additional insured as to all coverage. 3. 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

10 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 Freeholders. Additionally, if 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). THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. CALIGUIRE WAS ON R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO STORM WATER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, LLC FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO STORM WATER 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 related to storm water management, hydrology and hydraulics 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 $40, (04-A PL-GBFLD- 04) (County Capital Funds); and WHEREAS, there exists a need for Professional Services for engineering services related to storm water management, hydrology and hydraulics on an as needed basis; and WHEREAS, Storm Water Management Consulting, LLC, 1108 Old York Road, P.O. Box 727, Ringoes, NJ has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and WHEREAS, Storm Water Management Consulting, LLC, 1108 Old York Road, P.O. Box 727, Ringoes, 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. 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 professional services and to be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board. Total

11 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 as required by 40A:11-(1)(a)(i). THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. CALIGUIRE WAS ON R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MASER CONSULTING, P.A., FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF COUNTY BRIDGE NO. D1003 BURNT MILLS ROAD (CR 641) OVER MILL RACEWAY (OFF OF THE LAMINGTON RIVER), BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals for professional engineering services for the replacement of County Bridge D1003 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 $217, (04-A PL-D ) (2013 County Capital Funds); and WHEREAS, there exists a need for professional engineering services for the replacement of County Bridge D1003; and WHEREAS, Maser Consulting, P.A., 331 Newman Springs Road, Suite 203, Red Bank, NJ has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

12 WHEREAS, Maser Consulting, P.A., 331 Newman Springs Road, Suite 203, Red Bank, 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. 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 Maser Consulting, P.A. 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 $217, 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). THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. CALIGUIRE WAS ON R AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HATCH MOTT MACDONALD FOR FINAL DESIGN FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO NATIRAR ESTATE DRIVEWAY

13 WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals for final design for improvements to Natirar Estate Driveway 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 in the Office of the Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item $94, (32-PG01-EN PL- NAT01-03); and WHEREAS, there exists a need for final design for improvements to Natirar Estate Driveway; and WHEREAS, Hatch Mott MacDonald, 111 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, New Jersey, has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and WHEREAS, Hatch Mott MacDonald, 111 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, New Jersey, 08830, 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 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 Hatch Mott MacDonald 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 $94, 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). THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. CALIGUIRE WAS ON

14 R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE LOUIS BERGER GROUP, INC. FOR SERVICES FOR ADA COMPLIANCE ON COUNTY ROADS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals for Services for ADA Compliance On County Roads at Various Locations, Somerset County, 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 $100, (04-A M ) (2010 County Capital Funds); and WHEREAS, there exists a need for services for ADA compliance on County Roads at various locations, Somerset County; and WHEREAS, The Louis Berger Group, Inc., 412 Mount Kemble Avenue, P.O. Box 1946, Morristown, NJ 07962, has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and WHEREAS, The Louis Berger Group, Inc., 412 Mount Kemble Avenue, P.O. Box 1946, Morristown, NJ 07962, 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. 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 The Louis Berger Group, 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 $100, 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

15 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). THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. CALIGUIRE WAS ON R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FRENCH & PARRELLO ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF COUNTY BRIDGE NOS. H1102, H1103, H1112, H1115 ACKEN ROAD/DEAD RIVER ROAD OVER TRIBUTARIES TO DEAD RIVER BERNARDS AND WARREN TOWNSHIPS, SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish engineering services for the replacement of County Bridge Nos. H1102, H1103, H1112, H1115, Acken Road/Dead River Road over Tributaries to Dead River, Bernards and Warren Townships, Somerset County, NJ 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 $228, (04-A PL-H ) (2011 County Capital Funds); and WHEREAS, there exists a need for engineering services for the replacement of County Bridge Nos. H1102, H1103, H1112, H1115, Acken Road/Dead River Road over Tributaries to Dead River, Bernards and Warren Townships, Somerset County, NJ; and WHEREAS, French & Parrello Associates, PA, 1800 Route 34, Suite 101, Wall, NJ has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and WHEREAS, French & Parrello Associates, PA, 1800 Route 34, Suite 101, Wall, 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset as follows:

16 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 French & Parrello, PA 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 $228, 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). THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. CALIGUIRE WAS ON R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO WILLIAM P. ROBERTSON, ESQ., LLC WHEREAS, the County of Somerset properly advertised seeking Requests for Proposals to furnish professional services for Various Professional Legal Services and Title Insurance Agencies for Somerset County for the Year 2014 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.4, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Availability of Funds Certificate is to be executed by the Chief Financial Officer at the time a service Resolution and/or Purchase Order is placed; in accordance with the fee schedules on file in the Purchasing Division; and

17 WHEREAS, the County of Somerset Purchasing Division did advertise for said services on the County Website, on November 22, 2013; and WHEREAS, William P. Robertson, Esq., LLC, pursuant to Somerset County Resolution R14-036, was qualified to provide legal services for Somerset County; and WHEREAS, William P. Robertson, Esq., LLC has previously provided Somerset County with satisfactory legal services and there is currently a need to retain his services again; and WHEREAS, William P. Robertson, Esq., LLC has particular knowledge and skill to handle the following matters: A. Route 22 Interchange Project B. Pill Hill Emergency Antenna C. Granskie Closing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Freeholder Director and Deputy Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a professional service agreement with William P. Robertson, Esq., LLC. THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. CALIGUIRE WAS ON R RESOLUTION PRINTING BALLOTS, MAILING & RELATED SERVICES FOR ELECTIONS, 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 with the Deputy Clerk of the Board, and such funds are provided for in the duly adopted and pending adoption of the 2014 budget of the County of Somerset, ( ) $150, ( ) $23,500.00; and WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time for Printing Ballots, Mailing & Related Services for Elections, Contract #CC ; and WHEREAS, only one (1) bidder submitted a proposal; and WHEREAS, the bid was reviewed by the County Clerk and the Board of Elections Administrator and it was determined that the bid as submitted Reliance Graphics, Inc., 80 Pompton Avenue, Verona, NJ meets the necessary requirements of the County specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bid as submitted by Reliance Graphics, Inc. be and is hereby accepted for the fee schedule on file with the Deputy Clerk of the Board.

18 Primary Election Printing Mail-In Ballots $ 15, Machine Ballots $ 18, Emergency Ballots $ 3, Provisional Ballots $ 13, Sample Ballots $ 30, Federal Ballots $ Sub Total $ 82, Primary Election Mailing Services $ 11, Total Primary $ 93, General Election Printing Mail-In Ballots $ 13, Machine Ballots $ 13, Emergency Ballots $ 1, Provisional Ballots $ 9, Sample Ballots $ 29, Federal Ballots $ Sub Total $ 68, General Election Mailing Services $ 11, Grand Total All Elections (Including Mailing Services) Total General $ 80, $ 173, 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. THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. CALIGUIRE WAS ON R13-812A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION R AUTHORIZING HUNTERDON COUNTY ESC CONTRACT PURCHASE OF: SOFTWARE AND LICENSING WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of Somerset County certified in writing the availability of funds for the purposes set forth in this Resolution, such certification on file with the Clerk of the Board, and such funds provided for in the duly adopted budget of the County of Somerset, line item (04-A PLA106-23) not to exceed $48,972.00; and WHEREAS, R on December 10, 2013 authorized a lease agreement for the Licensing, Maintenance, and Support for the Networks back up system WHEREAS, the Director of Management Information Services, upon further review, determined that it would be in the County s best interest to purchase the licensing, maintenance and support rather than lease. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the contract for the lease agreement for Licensing, Maintenance, and Support from eplus of Newton PA be rescinded.

19 THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. CALIGUIRE WAS ON R RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STATE CONTRACT PURCHASE OF COMPUTER NETWORK LICENSING AND SUPPORT 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 ( ) $45,939.60; and WHEREAS, the Office of Management Info Services (MIS) wishes to purchase network licensing and support from an authorized vendor under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units is authorized by Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S. 40:11-12; and WHEREAS, EnPointe Technologies, 1600 Providence Hwy, 2nd Floor, Walpole, MA 02081, has been awarded State Contract #77562 as an authorized dealer for Computer Network Licensing and Support; and WHEREAS, the Director of Management Info Services recommends the utilization of this Contract on the grounds that it represents the best price available through the State Contract; and WHEREAS, the actual total cost for the Purchase of Computer Hardware, Software, and Licensing is expected not to exceed $45, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that EnPointe Technologies be awarded a contract for the Purchase of Computer Network Licensing and Support; 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. THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. CALIGUIRE WAS ON

20 R HONEYWELL MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & SUPPORT OF BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM & EQUIPMENT, CONTRACT # CC FIRST OF A 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 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 ( ) $114, ($9, monthly); and WHEREAS, the County of Somerset Purchasing Department did on February 7, 2014 advertise in the Courier News; and WHEREAS, sealed proposals were received, opened and read in public on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 2:30 P.M. prevailing time for Honeywell Maintenance, Repair & Support of Building Automation System & Equipment, Contract #CC ; and WHEREAS, two (2) bidders submitted proposals; and WHEREAS, the bid was reviewed by the Director of Facilities & Services and it was determined that the bid as submitted by Honeywell International, Inc., 101 Columbia Road, Morristown, NJ meets the requirements of the County specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Somerset that the bid as submitted by Honeywell International, Inc. be and is hereby accepted for: Maintenance, Repair & Support of Honeywell XL5000 Building Automation System and Associated Equipment Year One Year Two Year Three Grand Total (3 Years) Per Month $ 9, $ 10, $ 10, Annual Cost (12 Months x Per Month Cost) $114, $120, $126, $362, Per Hour for Additional Work $ $ $ Overtime: Labor per Hour $ $ $ Parts Discount off Manufacturer s Suggested Retail Price (Percentage) 50% 50% 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. THE MOTION, DULY SECONDED BY MR. CALIGUIRE WAS ON