HUNTERDON COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Conference Room, Route 12 Complex, Building #1 Flemington, New Jersey 08822 December 28, 2000 The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders convened in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act at 3:00 p.m. PRESENT: MS. KARROW, MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND. Director Karrow announced: "This meeting is being held in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. Adequate notice has been given by posting throughout the year a copy of the notice on Bulletin Boards on the First and Second Floor of the County Administration Building, Victorian Plaza, One East Main Street, Flemington, New Jersey, a public place reserved for such announcements. A copy was mailed on or before December 13, 2000, to the Hunterdon County Democrat, Lambertville Beacon, the Express, Courier News, Trenton Times, Hunterdon Review and Star Ledger, newspapers designated to receive such notices and by filing a copy with the Hunterdon County Clerk.@ Pledge Allegiance. Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Muller seconded these: See Page 12/28/00-1A RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss personnel and personnel matters. See Page 12/28/00-1B RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss negotiations with various labor unions. See Page 12/28/00-1C RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss various land matters. See Page 12/28/00-1D RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss a water allocation permit. The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders went into Executive Session at 3:05 p.m. and reconvened in Open Session at 4:58 p.m. Director Karrow opened the meeting to the public. Richard Lamperti thanked the Board for the giving him the opportunity to serve on the Park Commission. He said John DeMarrais has served the County for thirty years on this Commission and asked if the Freeholders would recognize Mr. DeMarrais= service to the County. The Board agreed that will be done and thanked Mr. Lamperti for coming today and brining this to their attention. Director Karrow advised: AAll matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.@ Mr. Sauerland moved and Mr. Muller seconded a motion approving the special and executive session minutes of November 20, 2000. Mr. Sauerland moved and Mr. Muller seconded a motion approving the payment of all claims as signed and listed on the Claims Register dated December 28, 2000, in the amount of $3,828,044.04. See Page 12/28/00-1E CLAIMS REGISTER Mr. Sauerland moved and Mr. Muller seconded a motion approving the Social Services Funds Report for November, 2000. See Page 12/28/00-1E SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDS REPORT
Item #4 was tabled from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Sauerland moved and Mr. Muller seconded these: See Page 12/28/00-2A RESOLVED, Approving a Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Agreement with New Jersey Transit, for state ACasino Revenue@ funding for Operating Capital and Administrative costs for transportation services to seniors and disabled residents through the LINK, in the amount of $407,946.00. See Page 12/28/00-2B RESOLVED, Approving an unrestricted weight limit on County Bridge Q-46, on Johanna Farms Road, in Raritan Township. See Page 12/28/00-2C RESOLVED, Authorizing the cancellation of a mortgage for O=Leary, as its been paid in full. See Page 12/28/00-2D RESOLVED, Authorizing the release of a cash performance bond to CDMA, Inc., in the amount of $3,062.40. See Page 12/28/00-2E RESOLVED, Authorizing a certificate of Substantial Completion for library equipment, at the new North Branch County Library, for Bid #97-58, with Library Interiors, Inc. See Page 12/28/00-2F RESOLVED, Authorizing final payment on Bid #97-58, with Library Interiors, Inc., for library equipment at the new North Branch County Library, in the amount of $12,355.60. The Board discussed Item #4 under the Consent Agenda and advised that the financial arrangement are to be 50/50 between the County and the Township of Readington= for this project. See Page 12/28/00-2G RESOLVED, Approving an agreement with Readington Township for the Construction of Earthen Berms and Landscaping along Dreahook Road in Readington Township provided the financial arrangements are that the County pay 50% and the Township of Readington pay 50% for the project. Mr. Melick moved and Mr. Sauerland seconded this: See Page 12/28/00-2H RESOLVED, Approving transfers between various 2000 Appropriation Accounts. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MELICK, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MULLER, MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW. Mr. Melick moved and Mr. Muller seconded this: See Page 12/28/00-2I RESOLVED, Authorizing the cancellation of certain unexpended balances. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MELICK, MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW. Mr. Sauerland moved and Mr. Muller seconded this: See Page 12/28/00-2J RESOLVED, Authorizing the cancellation of a grant receivable and reserve for the 1999 Comprehensive Program for the provision and planning of services related to Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Services.
See Page 12/28/00-3A RESOLVED, Authorizing the cancellation of reserve balances for the 1996 Battery Recycling Education Program and the 1998 Narcotics Task Force Grant. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW. Mr. Melick moved and Mr. Muller seconded these: See Page 12/28/00-3B RESOLVED, Authorizing the cancellation of a grant receivable for the 1998 Victim Assistance Project. See Page 12/28/00-3C RESOLVED, Authorizing the cancellation of a grant receivable for the 1999 County Environmental Health Act. See Page 12/28/00-3D RESOLVED, Authorizing the cancellation of a grant receivable for the 1999 HIV Counseling and Testing Grant. See Page 12/28/00-3E RESOLVED, Authorizing the cancellation of a grant receivable for the 1999 Work First New Jersey. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MELICK, MR. MULLER, MR. FUZO, MR. SAUERLAND, MS. KARROW. Mr. Muller moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded this: See Page 12/28/00-3D RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #20927, with Skaggs, Inc., for a wireless video system with associated parts, for Emergency Services, in an amount not to exceed $10,270. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MULLER, MR. FUZO, MR. MELICK, MR. SAUERLAND, MS. KARROW. Mr. Sauerland moved and Mr. Muller seconded this: See Page 12/28/00-3E RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #20937, with Quesues Enforth Development, to upgrade the CAD97 Mapping/Locator, for Emergency Services, amount of $19,496, as recommended by MIS. See Page 12/28/00-3F RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #38413, with Sansone Plaza Ford, for one (1) 2001 Ford Taurus Wagon, for the Division of Social Services, Human Services Department, in the amount of $16,496, with funds to be paid from Federal and State balances in DSS FX 2000 Accounts. This replaces a DSS 1988 Dodge. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW. See Page 12/28/00-3G RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #RB.9069, with Hertich Fleet Services, for two (2) 2001 Chevrolet Blazers CT10506, L.S., for Roads, Bridges and Engineering, in the amount of $43,762.00, to be paid from the capital account.
See Page 12/28/00-3H RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #RB.9070, with Princeton Nassau Conover Ford, for one (1) 2001 Ford Model F-250 Pick Up with XL600A Package, for Roads, Bridges and Engineering, in the amount of $18,003.00, to be paid from the capital account. See Page 12/28/00-4A RESOLVED, Authorizing the award of Bid #2000-45, for the Construction Realignment of County Route 523, Flemington-Junction Road, in Raritan Township, to Bob Viersma & Sons, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $790,783.77. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND, MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW. (NAY) MR. MELICK. Mr. Melick advised he voted no because this will cause for more growth and development in the County and its going to dump a lot of traffic into Flemington. Director Karrow said this will take off traffic at the corner there. Mr. Sauerland moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded this: See Page 12/28/00-4B RESOLVED, Authorizing the award of Bid #2000-48, for One (1) 2000 New and Unused Case 590 Super L, 4-Wheel Drive Loader/Backhoe Extendable with associated equipment, or approved equal, to Powerco, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $75,863.00. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. SAUERLAND, MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER, MR. MELICK, MS. KARROW. See Page 12/28/00-4C RESOLVED, Authorizing the award of County Quote #0207-2000, for Farmland Preservation Program Surveying, to Bohren and Bohren Engineering Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $53,950. Director Karrow again opened the meeting to the public. Ed Cushing of Raritan Township asked questions about the Claims Register. Director Karrow asked if Mr. Cushing has met with the County Treasurer on these questions as the Freeholders have offered. Mr. Cushing said no. Director Karrow told Mr. Cushing to meet with Charles Balogh, County Treasurer, so he can explain the payment of claims to him. Mr. Melick asked to discuss the water allocation permit for the golf course in public session. Mr. DeSapio said there is some concern on behalf of the consultants, as to whether or not the restriction which the State has placed is too restrictive. There maybe a little bit of uncertainty on that issue, but what there is uniform agreement on, is that the basis for the State=s decision if faulty according to all the County=s consultants. The State has made a decision, when the County pulls water out of a well, its basically pulled out of the river. Mr. DeSapio said it pays to get this issue settled now, while it fresh on everyone=s mind, instead of three years down the road. Mr. Fuzo explained he is concerned because the East Amwell course which has more of an opportunity to pull water from the Neshanic River than the County does. Mr. Sauerland doesn=t feel the State is imposing the restrictions its giving the County, on anyone else. Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Muller seconded a motion to file an appeal with the State concerning the restrictions of the water permit. Mr. DeSapio advised it would pay to hire another consultant to review Penelope Ashtops= work and what the state is saying. There will be costs for the additional consultant and there will be legal fees involved and the cost could be around $10,000 to $15,000 for an appeal. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND, MS. KARROW. (ABSTAIN) MR. MELICK. Freeholder Sauerland asked that the passing of Tom Beetel, a former Hunterdon County Judge be recognized. Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Muller seconded these: See Page 12/28/00-4D RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss the transfer of a portion of land.
See Page 12/28/00-4E RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss the status of various labor union negotiations. See Page 12/28/00-4F RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss appointments to various boards, committees and commissions. See Page 12/28/00-5A RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss the establishment of a Parks Advisory Board. The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders returned to Executive Session at 5:22 p.m. and reconvened in Open Session at 6:15 p.m. Mrs. Yard asked the Board about furniture for the kitchen area by the Second Floor Conference Room. She would like to place a vinyl couch and a chair in there, that=s practical and can be wiped clean, for when someone isn=t feeling well. She would also recommend getting two tables and eight chairs. There is money available to do this. The Board agreed to placing two tables and chairs in the kitchen area. Mrs. Yard advised blinds were supposed to be placed in the Assembly area but according to the Project Manager and Purchasing, that=s not the way to go. They are suggesting draperies be installed. The Board discussed this further and agreed since this area will be used by 4-H in the future that blinds are sufficient. There being no further business to come before the Board, Director Karrow adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Denise B. Doolan Clerk of the Board