FH Meeting Minutes - 2015-05-13

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS – MAY 13, 2015

A regular meeting of The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, was held on May 13, 2015, in the Freeholder Public Meeting Room, Administration & Records Building, Morristown, New Jersey. The meeting began at 7:30 p.m.

Clerk of the Board Diane M. Ketchum announced that adequate notice of this regular meeting held the 13th day of May 2015 has been provided through resolution adopted by this Board at its Regular Meeting held at the Administration and Records Building on January 2, 2015, to the Star Ledger, the Daily Record, and the Record through posting on the County website and by filing a copy of same with the Morris County Clerk and the Clerk of this Board.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Freeholders Douglas Cabana, John Cesaro, John Krickus, Thomas Mastrangelo, and Director DeFillippo

ABSENT: Freeholders Hank Lyon and David Scapicchio (2)

ALSO PRESENT: County Administrator John Bonanni, Assistant County Administrator Cathy Burd, County Counsel Dan O’Mullan

Assistant County Counsel Randy Bush and Clerk of the Board Diane M. Ketchum

PRAYER AND FLAG SALUTE

County Counsel Dan O’Mullan opened the meeting with a prayer and a salute to the flag.

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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

February 23, 2015 Special Meeting and Executive Meeting Minutes; February 25, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes; March 2, 2015 Executive Meeting Minutes, and April 8, 2015 Work Session Meeting Minutes.

On motion by Freeholder Cabana and seconded by Freeholder Krickus the February 23, 2015 Special Meeting and Executive Meeting Minutes; February 25, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes; March 2, 2015 Executive Meeting Minutes, and April 8, 2015 Work Session Meeting Minutes were approved. Freeholder DeFillippo abstained on the April 8, 2015 Work Session Meeting Minutes due to not being present.

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COMMUNICATIONS

1. The Borough of Mt. Arlington is asking permission to close portions of Howard Boulevard (CR615) and Allenbrand Avenue (CR616) from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 25 for the annual Memorial Day Parade.

2. The Township of Harding is asking permission to temporarily close portions of Lee’s Hill Road (CR663) and Village Road (CR646) on May 25 between 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the Harding Township Memorial Day Parade.

3. The Hanover Township Education Foundation is asking permission to close a portion of Whippany Road (right-hand slow lane), from Deerfield Ave. to Eden Lane in Hanover Township for Hanover’s 5K Run for Health on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

4. The Chabad Jewish Center in Mountain Lakes is asking permission to temporarily close a portion of the Boulevard from Lake Drive to their synagogue at 280 Boulevard on Sunday, June 14 starting at 12 noon for about 20 to 30 minutes for their ceremony/parade.

5. The Township of Montville is asking permission to close a portion of Changebridge Road on Saturday, June 27 (rain date June 28) for the Fourth of July celebration parade.

6. The Chester Lions Club is asking permission to hang a banner across Main Street (CR513) in Chester Borough to announce the Annual

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Octoberfest activities to be held on September 26 and 27. The banner will be hung two weeks prior to the event.

Request from the Road Inspection Supervisor for the following road opening permit:

7. 15-09 – New Jersey American Water to open Fairmount Ave. (CR638) in Chatham Twp. to install a water main replacement.

On motion by Freeholder Krickus and seconded by Freeholder Cabana, the requests were approved.

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ORDINANCES FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION

(1)Director DeFillippo stated: “We will now consider the introduction by

title an ordinance.”

Freeholder Krickus stated: “I would like to introduce by title an ordinance entitled, ‘CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $144,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE MORRIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.’”

Freeholder Cabana stated: “I second the motion.”

The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Krickus, Mastrangelo, and Director DeFillippo (5)

ABSENT: Freeholders Lyon and Scapicchio (2)

Freeholder Krickus moved that the Clerk be authorized to publish the Ordinance in summary form in the local newspaper together with the notice of public hearing and consideration of final passage of this Ordinance which will take place at the Freeholder meeting to be held at the Town of Morristown, Municipal Building, 200 South Street, Morristown New Jersey, on May 27, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

Freeholder Cabana stated: “I second the motion,” which passed with five YES votes.

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Freeholder Krickus stated: “I would like to introduce by title an ordinance entitled, ‘CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $150,000 FOR SECURITY CAMERA UPGRADES IN THE MORRIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.’”






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Freeholder Krickus stated: “I would like to introduce by title an ordinance entitled, ‘BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR COMPUTER AND NETWORK UPGRADES FOR THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN AND BY THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $2,272,216 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,164,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE COUNTY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.’”



YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Krickus, and Director DeFillippo (4)

ABSTAIN: Freeholder Mastrangelo (1)



Freeholder Cabana stated: “I second the motion,” which passed with four YES votes.

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Freeholder Krickus stated: “I would like to introduce by title an ordinance entitled, ‘BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS/SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS IN AND BY THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $210,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE COUNTY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.’”







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Director DeFillippo stated: “We will now consider the introduction by title an ordinance.”

Freeholder Krickus stated: “I would like to introduce by title an ordinance entitled, ‘BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF NON-PASSENGER UTILITY VEHICLES FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE IN AND BY THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $486,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $462,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE COUNTY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.’”




ABSENT: Freeholders Lyon and Scapicchio (2)Freeholder Krickus moved that the Clerk be authorized to publish

the Ordinance in summary form in the local newspaper together with the notice of public hearing and consideration of final passage of this Ordinance which will take place at the Freeholder meeting to be held at the Town of Morristown, Municipal Building, 200 South Street, Morristown New Jersey, on May 27, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.


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PUBLIC PORTION

Jim Neidhundt, Whippany resident, said he has listened to the economic development discussion in the work session earlier and feels that the millennials do not want to be tied down. They are not getting married and are putting off having children. He would like the County to develop programs to attract the millennials by having proper mass transit that would bus them to the corporations in which they work.

George Moken, Morris Township resident, asked about resolutions. He would like a reading at one meeting so the public can have time to review and research them before the Board approves them at the following meeting. He feels the same way about ordinances.

In regard to the budget, Mr. Moken asked the Board if they made a list of unfunded liabilities so the public can better understand the budget. He would like a one or two page summary. Director DeFillippo said that County Treasurer Kovalcik will look into this.

Mr. Moken spoke about the Freeholder Director setting the committee members for the Advisory Committees for the Solar Project. Mr. Moken feels there should be one member that is for the settlement and one person who is against the settlement. He feels the membership should be balanced.

Bill Eames, Whippany resident, spoke about resolutions. He had questions on Resolutions 7, 31, and 36. Concerning Resolution 7, regarding regionalized planning and homeland security, he feels these are huge issues. This has to do with Rutgers doing overall planning. We need to look at these things adequately before they get signed off. His concern is that he doesn’t feel the Board understands the complexity of this. Regarding HUD, the fine print buries the County more and more and takes the County’s authority away. He is deeply concerned about this. Regarding Resolution No. 36, $20,000 that was surplus money will be used for equipment to incapacitate citizens who are noncompliant, i.e. tasers. Mr. Eames said he sees an awful lot of equipment being bought, which concerns him as a citizen. He spoke to the Administrator regarding the process of RFP’s. The State Comptroller’s office said they will not investigate what took place concerning Solar. This project screamed from the beginning that it was too good to be true. Mr. Eames feels it needs to be investigated so the mistakes are not repeated.

Freeholder Mastrangelo said he had put that resolution up for the State Comptroller to come in. They did a desk review and did not do an on-site review, which he felt was not satisfactory. The Board needs to look at an option that we have this reviewed by a third party.

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Mr. Eames said he knows that this would be an extra expense. He is concerned there are a lot of players and not all in Morris County. He is concerned that we figure out a way of somebody independent and not emotionally or financially engaged in the project.

Administrator Bonanni said “Part of the process with the attorney that Freeholders hired in 2013 has been to review and recommend some of those proposed changes that you may be referring to.” He offered to discuss the details of the recommendation with Mr. Eames after the meeting.

Freeholder Mastrangelo said that the evening the Freeholder Board adopted the resolution we said that if the State Comptrollers decided not to come in, we would look at an independent to review the project so that is something I still support. We will look at it and then we’ll deliberate and determine the next step.

Bill Eames said the Sheriff’s Department, an independent constitutional officer, has proposed pay raises of 15 – 19%. Those pay raises interrelate to the way the County handles negotiating with 19 or 20 unions. It is his understanding that they are not consistent with prior negotiation settlements that have been handled. He asked if there is money from within the Sheriff’s budget allocation for the year and does he have the discretion to do that.

Administrator Bonanni said “We have a culture of pattern bargaining in the County which simply is that whatever we give one union is basically what is given to the balance of the bargaining units. There are 9 PBA units and I believe 11 civilian units. As it pertains to the units that you are referring to are the police and fire units. Whatever one unit will get is usually what the balance of the units will get. The approach has historically been that the Freeholder Board sets the labor negotiations policy referencing what level of increase can be offered, and that comes back to the Administrator’s office that will negotiate the agreements. In the event that we can’t reach an agreement if it’s police and fire unit, it goes to interest arbitration and as we are aware of it there is a 2% cap on that. If it’s a civilian unit, it doesn’t have that mandate but rather goes to mediation but will ultimately end up in the same place. Historically the Administrator’s Office has led the negotiation. The Sheriff has clearly taken a different path this year. Early in the year the Freeholder Board had authorized me to write a letter to all the Constitutionals advising them of how much money was being funded for each of their operations relative to salary and wages. The Freeholder Board sets that bar. A Constitutional cannot negotiate something that exceeds that level of funding. So, what ultimately will happen is that we will sit down and try to come up with a reasonable agreement.”

Mr. Eames said his third question is about Together North Jersey, the regional HUD grant. They had submitted to a steering committee to request for comments and final revisions by April 30th. The Freeholder Board did a resolution to ask for a 60 day extension or without that you would reject the recommendations. Have we heard back from them?

Deena Leary said that the Freeholders did pass a resolution at the last meeting that requested an extension of 60 days on the public comment period and if it was not received they would reject the plan. Together North Jersey representatives explained that their grant period ended on the 15th so they had to keep their May 1st date. She provided information to the Freeholders as well as documents that were produced. Staff also met with leadership of the Together North Jersey group. These were advisory recommendations . She is following very closely so there are no hidden mandates associated with any of this.

Bill Eames said he has investigated other states and some of the things are done differently than this particular one. He feels that there are real risks here. In Virginia they have discovered that there is a much bigger mandate for regional control. It goes back to our constitution where the citizens are supposed to be in charge. He wouldn’t like the federal government to tell him what to do.

Paul Albanese, Morris Township resident, spoke about an article, which he read recently about the quality of life and it stated that Morris County has six High Schools which are rated one of the best in the area, but does not list Morristown High School. Morristown is ranked 257 out of 407, and he is disappointed. He is concerned that we are “dropping the ball” on education.

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Administrator Bonanni said that the County is really not in that arena; however, his experience has told him that it is very difficult to look at such a report and come to a conclusion without understanding a variety of factors including what portion of the student body was indeed tested. He recommended that Mr. Albanese meet with each school district and felt that if he went to Morristown they would sit down with him and go through his concerns.

Mr. Albanese would like to find out what is dragging the number down. Administrator Bonanni said that the Morris school district has a new superintendent and Mr. Albanese might want to meet with him, and he also suggested that Mr. Albanese meet with the Morris County School Superintendent.

George Moken, Morris Township resident, spoke regarding the solar projects and investigation. He thought there was a vote to investigate and go to the Comptroller first. He feels going to the Comptroller first is the wrong way. We lost a couple of months going this route. Please develop a plan so we can have an investigation of Solar II and Solar I. Mr. Moken would like to see a plan by the next meeting of what is going to be done concerning an investigation. Mr. Moken would like Morris County to join forces with Sussex County.

Concerning Together North Jersey, the Board passed a resolution saying that if we didn’t have comments that we would reject the plan. Mr. Moken said he did not hear that tonight. He would like a resolution drafted that would formally reject this plan. He wants to know the steps of how the County will protect the taxpayers in regards to this plan.

Freeholder Mastrangelo responded to Mr. Moken about the State Comptroller.

He believes the state comptroller was Matt Boxer. He is not the State Comptroller now but he was the State Comptroller during the solar plans. He corrected that point with Mr. Moken. Actually, that could be a person who could do the review if that is what the Board agrees to do.

Mr. Moken also had questions on Resolution No. 31 -

He would like to see this resolution postponed until at least the next meeting on the meeting after that. This HUD grant resolution was pulled. These plans should be made public ahead of time when this resolution is back on the agenda.

Mr. Moken had a question on Resolution No. 44 concerning unexpended grant funds. He felt the numbers were huge that we were turning back on such as the fiscal year 2002 on WIAU. We’re turning back $651,000 of unused money. How does this occur?

Administrator Bonanni said this is a Tri-County workforce investment grant. It services Sussex, Morris and Warren. They are training dollars and that did not get spent.

Mr. Moken talked about Bill S2444 and A4224. These bills (if passed) would require us in the State of New Jersey to double our output in the areas of renewable energy. . .solar, wind, water in less than 5 years. The grand plan is that by 2050 to have 80 per cent of this state on renewable energy. The devastated effects of renewable energy are huge. There was a report put out by the Beacon Hill Institute which describes what will go on with this New Jersey plan and how it will raise the cost of electricity by over $1 billion by 2021. It will result in lower employment, and reduce real disposable income, decrease investment in New Jersey and increase the average household electricity rate. Mr. Moken would like the Board to look at this bill and pass a resolution rejecting this. It will affect every utility in New Jersey and every taxpayer.

Director DeFillippo said she shares her concerns with Mr. Moken pertaining to renewable energy. Mr. Moken said he will email the Beacon Hill Institute study.

Mr. Neidhundt, Whippany resident, commended on the Sheriff’s negotiation. He looked at the U.S. Census data and the current rate of inflation for 2014 was 1.6 per cent. The inflation rate for January, February and March of this year is zero. It is quite possible we are going into a stagnation state of affairs. How can anyone justify an average salary increase of per year of anything other than 1.5 percent. How could anyone consider 5 per cent increases in salary per year plus additional time off

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which is an additional time lost in productivity. He cannot understand how anyone can substantiate an increase above the rate of inflation.

Administrator Bonanni said that the labor negotiation guidelines are established by the Freeholder Board. In 2011 all but one union accepted a zero percent increase. From that point, civilian units have been capped at 1.75 percent per year and law enforcement at 2 percent per year.

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Freeholder Cabana presented the following resolutions:

(1) BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase Microsoft Premier Support Services from the following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S. 40A:11-12.

Dell Marketing LP Information Technologies One Dell Way 01-201-20-140100-036

Round Rock, TX 78682 Amount: $51,020.40 NJSC# A77003 Vendor Code: 14228

2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue Certificates of Availability of Funds.

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BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase Video Conferencing Service from the following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S. 40A:11-12.

Video Corporation Information Technologies PO Box 5480 01-201-20-140100-084

Somerset, NJ 08875 Amount: $47,760.00 NJSC#A8114 Vendor Code: 26625

2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue Certificates of Availability Of Funds.

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(3) BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase one (1) 2016 Ford Explorers 4 WD Base from the following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S. 40A:11-12.

Beyer Ford Weights & Measures 170 Ridgedale Avenue 13-290-56-575801-888

Morristown, NJ 07960 Amount: $26,388.00 NJSC# A83013 Vendor Code: 23983


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1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase one (1) 2015 Dodge Durango SS AWD from the following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S. 40A:11-12.

Beyer Chrysler Weights & Measures 200 Ridgedale Avenue 13-290-56-575801-888

Morristown, NJ 07960 Amount: $31,599.50 NJSC# A88731 Vendor Code: 23982


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(5)WHEREAS, the County of Morris, Office of Emergency Management supports a

volunteer County Animal Response Team (CART) which assists with pet disaster planning and response; and

WHEREAS, the County Office of Emergency Management wishes to submit a grant application and agreement for equipment in support of CART efforts to the AKC Reunite; and

WHEREAS, the Sussex Hills Kennel Club has offered to sponsor the Morris County CART through matching funds to AKC Reunite for pet disaster relief;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey, that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to sign and execute said grant application and agreement with AKC Reunite, copies of which are on file in the Department of Law & Public Safety and made a part hereof by reference.

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(6)BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of

Morris in the State of New Jersey that the action of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in applying for a Highway Traffic Safety Grant FED-2016-Morris County-00128, for $73,750.00 for a County DRE Call Out and Assistance Program is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance and County Treasurer is hereby authorized to accept the aforesaid funds, crediting the appropriate account.

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(7) WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the

State of New Jersey, by Resolution #18, adopted April 10, 2013, authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Institute of Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice in order to establish a UASI Office of Management and Regional Integration; and,

WHEREAS, by Resolution #22, adopted March 26, 2014, the MOU was extended through May 23, 2014; and,

WHEREAS, by resolution #55, adopted May 14, 2014, the MOU was extended through May 23, 2015; and,

WHEREAS, the MOU provides an option to extend the agreement; and,

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the County of Morris and the UASI to exercise the option to extend the MOU, under the terms and conditions agreeable to both parties;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The term for the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Morris and:

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Police Institute of Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice 249 University Avenue Newark NJ Amount: $541,058.00 Acct: 02-213-41-784530-391 Term: May 24, 2014 – June 19, 2015

Be extended as set forth above.

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WHEREAS, the Township of Montville and County of Morris will be making changes to the Intersection Improvements U.S. Route 202, Main Street and Changebridge Road (CR 621) in Montville, County of Morris to expedite the safe movements of traffic and;

WHEREAS, the County of Morris will pay the amount of $936,906.71 for the cost of the improvements to the aforesaid intersection. The total cost being $995,979.20 with the County share being $936,906.71 and the Township of Montville share being $59,072.49 in accordance with the County Policy on Cost Sharing in Intersection Improvements, Channelization and Signalization Projects issued August 12, 1974, which County Policy is in writing and on record in the Office of the County Engineer.


1. That an Agreement between the County of Morris and the Township of Montville is on file in the Office of the County Engineer and which Agreement will be made a part hereof by reference and is hereby approved and shall be entered into by this Board.

2. That the Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders are hereby authorized to sign said Agreement.3. The referenced Agreement between the Township of Montville and the

County of Morris is attached herewith and made a part of this resolution.

4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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(9)NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the

County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. That the Plans and Specifications for the Building Demolition – 170 North Main Street in the Borough of Wharton are hereby approved.

2. The Director is authorized to sign the plans.

3. That the County Purchasing Agent is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the project forthwith.


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(10) Whereas, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris, by

resolution #13 adopted March 25th, 2015, awarded a contract to Hindsight Inc., for the support and maintenance of hardware and software systems;

And Whereas, said resolution incorrectly stated that the account of the award should be 01-201-27-345100-325 for $63,000.00; the correct accounts and amounts should be 01-201-27-345100-325 for $31,500.00 and 01-203-27-345100-325 for $31,500.00;

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the resolution be amended to evidence said correction.

This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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(11) WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on September 26, 2014 for improvements to

the Morris Avenue Crossing; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract due to construction close out;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local Public Contracts Regulations contract modification as detailed on “Contract Change Order Request” No. 1-105777 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: Tracks Unlimited, Inc. 1330 North Avenue Plainfield, New Jersey 07062 2. Item: Construction Close Out

3. Increase in Cost: $ 15,850.00

4. New Contract Total: $359,762.00

5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has been proved by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates the availability of funds is as listed in Account #04-216-55-953202-951 and said account shall be charged.

6. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to execute said contract modification.


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(12) RESOLVED that the Director is hereby authorized to execute and the Clerk

shall certify, attest and affix the seal to the Postponement of Lien in the matter of the following client(s), and the Clerk shall deliver the same to Community Development.

Edwin & Patricia L. DeJesus Benjamin & Elizabeth Wood

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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. That the Plans and Specifications for the Replacement of County Bridge No. 1400-713, on Combs Hollow Road over a Tributary to India Brook in the Township of Mendham, County of Morris, NJ are hereby approved.

2. That the Director is hereby authorized to sign the Plans.

3. That the County Purchasing Agent is hereby directed to advertise for bids for this project forthwith.

4. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.

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(14)BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of

Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. That the Plans and Specifications for the Replacement of Sixty Feet of the Rubble Wall along the Rockaway River and the Dover & Rockaway Railroad in the Town of Dover, County of Morris, NJ are hereby approved.

2. That the Director is hereby authorized to sign the Plans.

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3. That the County Purchasing Agent is hereby directed to advertise for bids for this project forthwith.

4. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.

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With respect to recent bidding for the Replacement of Kiel Avenue Bridge 1400-190 over Tributary to the Pequannock River in the Borough of Kinnelon, County of Morris, New Jersey, a contract is hereby awarded to the lowest bidder as follows:

Ron-Jon Construction Corp. 33 Laurel Street

Butler, NJ 07405 VENDOR ID: 20990 Term: Shall be completed within ninety (90) calendar days of notice to proceed Accounts #s: 04-216-55-953184-951 Total Amount: $343,809.50 Div. of Engineering

1. The Director is authorized to execute and the Clerk shall attest and affix the seal to the contract as presented by County Counsel.

2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds.


4. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1, et seq.

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(16) WHEREAS, there exists a need for Professional Real Estate Appraisers to

provide appraisal services to the Morris County Division of Planning and Preservation for Konkus Farm LLC, located in Chester Township; and,

WHEREAS, the contract needs to be awarded as a “Professional Service” in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1) (a) (i) et seq. through a fair and open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1 et seq.;


1. The agreement between the County of Morris and

Carlin Real Estate, Inc. Landmark I Appraisal, LLC t/a Carlin Appraisal Service 555 East Main Street 1 South Finley Avenue, PO Box 372 Chester, New Jersey 07930 Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 Vendor I.D. #15682 Vendor I.D. #20688 Cost: $3,775 Cost: $4,500

Account #: 13-290-56-580559-888 Term: Forty five (45) days after award of contract for the aforesaid services, a copy of which is on file at the Morris County Purchasing Division and is made a part hereof by reference, is hereby approved and shall be entered into by this Board.

2. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to execute said agreement conditioned upon the contractor’s compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraph 5 below.

3. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds in accordance with the aforesaid agreement.

4. A notice of this action will be published in accordance with the law.

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WHEREAS, there exists a need for Engineering Design and Survey Services for the Realignment of Powerville Road (CR 618) at West Road in Boonton Township, Morris County, New Jersey; and,

WHEREAS, the contract needs to be awarded as a “Professional Service” in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(a)(i) et seq. through a fair and open process, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1 et seq;


1. An agreement between the County of Morris and

Keller & Kirkpatrick, Inc. 301 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 2A Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Vendor I.D. #:15565 Amount: $55,614.30 (not to exceed)

Account#: 04-216-55-953270-909 Term: 90 days from award of contract

for the aforesaid services, a copy of which is on file at the Morris County Purchasing Division and is made a part hereof by reference is hereby approved and shall be entered into by this Board.

2. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of hereby authorized to execute said agreement conditioned upon the contractor’s compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraph 5 below.



5. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in Compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1, et seq.

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WHEREAS, there exists a need for the provision of Preliminary Engineering Design Services for the Replacement of County Bridge No. 1400-779 on Openaki Road over Den Brook in the Township of Denville, New Jersey; and,

WHEREAS, the contract needs to be awarded as a “Professional Service” in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(a)(i) et seq. through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.2, et. seq.;


1. The agreements between the County of Morris and

TranSystems Corporation 45 Eisenhower Drive, Suite 250 Paramus, NJ 07652 Vendor I.D. #: 11791 Amount: $335,502 (not to exceed) Account#: 02-213-41-864690-391 Term: Work shall be completed within 365 calendar days after award of contract Federal Project #STP-C00S (690)

for the aforesaid services, a copy of which is on file at the Morris County Purchasing Division and is made a part hereof by reference, is hereby approved and shall be entered into by this Board.

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2. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to execute said agreement conditioned upon the contractor’s compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraph 5 below.



5. Proposals are being solicited through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.2, et seq.

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(19)

With respect to recent bidding for Phase III Renovations at the Central Avenue Complex Building, County of Morris, New Jersey, a contract is hereby awarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder as follows:

Fine Wall Corporation 1404 Oak Tree Road, Suite 204 Iselin, NJ 08830

Vendor #: 27803 Budget #: 04-216-55-953259-951 Amount: $555,000.00 (not to exceed) Term: Not to exceed 90 calendar days after notification of award Div: Engineering

1. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to execute said contract as presented by County Counsel.


3. This contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in Compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1, et seq.

4. The resolution shall take effect immediately.

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WHEREAS, on August 28, 2013, the County of Morris entered into an agreement with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for Professional Construction Inspection Services for the replacement of County Bridges 1400-832 and 1401-196, for $481,636.00; and,

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to increase the aforesaid contract by $55,440.00 to new total of $537,076.00 and extend the term of the agreement to May 30, 2015; and,

WHEREAS, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., has agreed to perform the service; and,

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law [N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5(1)(a)(i)] requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contract for “Professional Services” without competitive bidding, and the contract itself, must be available for public inspection;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The amendment to the agreement between the County of Morris and Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., 325 West Main Street, Babylon, NY 11702, increasing the amount and extending the term as set forth above, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the County Purchasing Agent and made a part hereof by reference, is hereby approved and entered into by this Board.

2. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to sign and execute this amendment.

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3. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law because it is for services to be rendered by a person or persons whose practice is regulated by law.

4. The Director of Finance and County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue an amended Certificate of Availability of Funds #84481, charging Account #02-213-41-864510-392 for the above increase.

5. An official notice of this action shall be published in accordance with the law.

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(21) WHEREAS, on August 13, 2014, the County of Morris entered into an

agreement with LS Engineering Associates Corporation for $48,000.00 for professional asbestos abatement and additional monitoring at the Morris County Courthouse, Third Floor; and,

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to increase the amount of the above agreement by $10,800.00 to a new total of $58,800.00 and extend the term of the agreement until completion of the project to cover additional monitoring; and,

WHEREAS, LS Engineering Associates Corporation has agreed to perform the service; and,

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law [N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5(1)(a)(i)] requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contract for “Professional Services” without competitive bidding, and the contract itself, must be available for public inspection;


1. The amendment to the agreement between the County of Morris and LS Engineering Associates Corporation, 150 River Road, Bldg E, Suite E2, Montville, NJ 07045, increasing the amount and setting a term as set forth above, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the County Purchasing Agent and made a part hereof by reference, is hereby approved and entered into by this Board.


3. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law because it is for services to be rendered by a person or persons whose practice is regulated by law.

4. The Director of Finance and County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue an amended Certificate of Availability of Funds #103447, increasing it by the above amount and charging account #04-216-55-953353-909 for the aforesaid increase.


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(22) Whereas, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris,

by resolution #12 adopted March 11th, 2015, authorizing the issuanceof emergency checks by the Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance for the month of December 2014; and,

Whereas, said resolution incorrectly stated that check number 50704 in the amount of $428.12 was charged to 01-201-27-345100-338; the correct account and amount should be 01-203-27-345100-338 for $428.12.

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the resolution be amended to evidence said correction. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase provide and install High Density Shelving/Flat Files/Microfilm Cabinets from the following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1- NJCP, according to Local Public contract Laws, 30:9-87.

Storage Systems USA MC Heritage Commission 400 Heckman Street 04-216-55-964377-956

Phillipsburg NJ 08865 Amount: $103,024.80 Vendor#14685 NJSC#A79573


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(24)WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the

State of New Jersey desires to make application under the 2016 County Environmental Health Act (CEHA) program in the amount of $197,071.00; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby intends to match 50% of the Total Project amount through in-kind services upon determination of the total grant award;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to sign and execute said grant application with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, a copy of which is on file in the Department of Law & Public Safety and made a part hereof by reference.

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(25)WHEREAS, the County of Morris approved a grant application to HUD for

$18,884 for 2013 Morris Continuum of Care Planning Agreement for the Morris County 2015 Fiscal year, on February 11, 2015; and,

WHEREAS, HUD approved a grant for the aforesaid amount; and,

WHEREAS, for $15,000 of this grant award will be earmarked for technical assistance and $3,884 for in-house staffing support; and,

WHEREAS, Monarch Housing Associates is the only qualified provider of this service in New Jersey; and,

WHEREAS, the County of Morris wishes to award a contract with Monarch Housing Associates for provision of the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, award of the contract with Monarch Housing Associates is in accordance with Federal Procurement rules.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders as follows:

1) An agreement with Monarch Housing Associates to provide the aforesaid services for $15,000.00 for the period April 24, 2015 through April 20, 2016, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Division of Community and Behavioral Health Services and made a part hereof by reference is hereby approved.

2) The Director of Finance and County Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue a Certificate of Availability of Funds for the above amount, charging the appropriate account.

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1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase a 2015 Chevrolet Express Ext. Van with accessories from the following authorized vendor under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, in according with Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 and N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12.

Mall Chevrolet, Inc. Buildings & Grounds 75 Haddonfield Road 04-216-55-953389-940

Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Amount: $23,698.31 Vendor #25472 NJSC A88213

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1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase two 2015 Chevy Equinox’s from the following authorized vendor under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S. 40A:11-12.

Route 46 Chevrolet Engineering412 Route 46 West Amount: $44,530.00

Hackettstown, NJ 07840 01-201-20-100100-167 MCCPC #15-C, Item 2 MSI #27773


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1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase Network Infrastructure Hardware from the following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, in accordance with Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12.

Extreme Network Information Technology 145 Rio Roble Drive 01-201-20-140100-044 San Jose, CA 95134 Amount: $156,731.79 Vendor: 27086 NJSC#A83090

2. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue certificates of Availability of Funds.

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With respect to recent bidding for Lawn Care Service for Morris County Facilities, a contract is hereby awarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder as follows:

Blackhawk Landscaping, LLC127 South Rd.

Chester, NJ 07930 Vendor #: 27815 Total Amount: $42,760.00 Line Item #: 01-201-26-310100-084 Using Agency: Buildings & Grounds Terms: May 1st, 2015 through October 31st, 2015


2. The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute said contract as prepared by County Counsel.

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3. The contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1, et seq.


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With respect to recent bidding for Four (4) New, Unused 2016 International Workstar Chassis with Dump Body, Snow Plow & Spreader, a contract is hereby awarded to the lowest, most responsible bidder as follows:

Brown’s Hunterdon International, LLCPO Box 98963 Route 173Bloomsbury, NJ 08804Vendor #: 24321Total Amount: $614,756.00Line Item#: 04-216-55-953368-957 $310,000.00

04-216-55-953388-957 $304,756.00 Using Agency: Road Department Terms: 150-180 days from notice of award



3. The contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1, et. seq.


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(31) WHEREAS, that Murchison-Smith, LLC, 247 Fairmount Avenue, Borough of

Chatham, NJ 07928 will be accessing a driveway to new construction at 247 Fairmount Avenue, Borough of Chatham.

WHEREAS, to accomplish this work safely and efficiently a portion of Fairmount Avenue near residence 247 for approximately four (4) hours for the purpose of removing construction equipment from below grade excavation, it is to be closed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on or about May 14 to May 29th, 2015.

WHEREAS, an acceptable traffic detour has been approved by Borough of Chatham Police Department.

Description as follows:

Work area on Fairmount Avenue @Longwood Avenue, Borough of Chatham.

a. Road Closed between Longwood Avenue and Fairview Avenue

b. The detour is Longwood Avenue left onto Highland Avenue right to Fairview Avenue straight to Fairmount Avenue.

c. Traffic on Fairmount Avenue will make left onto Chandler Avenue and left onto Washington Avenue.

Access for resident and emergency vehicles and trucks will be maintained at all times and the roadway will be re-opened in the evening.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that Fairmount Avenue @Longwood Avenue, Borough of Chatham will be closed to all traffic, except trucks and emergency vehicles (police, fire, ambulances, and local residents) in the

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Borough of Chatham from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. on or about May 14th to May 29th, 2015.

This resolution shall become effective immediately and a copy shall be forwarded to the Borough of Chatham Police Department and the Borough of Chatham Engineering Department.

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1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase goods and services from the following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws,

30:9-87.

Relias Learning LL Morris View Healthcare 111 Corning Road Ste 250 04-216-55-955345-940Cary NC 27518 Amount: $6,255.00Leading Age

Medline Industries Morris View HealthCareOne Medline Place 01-201-27-350130-046Mundelein IL 60060 Amount: $3,592.80BM07119

Patterson Medical Supplies Morris View Healthcare28100 Torch Parkway 01-201-27-350140-036 Warrenville IL 60555-3938 Amount: $1,271.14Leading Age

Praxair Distribution Morris View Healthcare5275 Tilgman Street 01-201-27-350130-193Allentown PA 18104 Amount: $1,352.06NJHA

Ready Supply Morris View HealthcareP O Box 571 01-201-27-350130-046Montvale NJ 07645 Amount: $3,183.50Leading Age

State of NJ Morris View Healthcare P O Box 234 01-201-27-350115-185Trenton NJ 08625 Amount: $5,362.33T0038

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(33)BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase goods and services from the following authorized vendors under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws,

N.J.S. 40A:11-12. Blejwas Associates Buildings & Grounds221-A Evans Way 01-201-26-310100-264Branchburg NJ 08876 Amount: $2,483.64NJSC#A76516

Road Safety Systems LLC MC Garage1 Linda Lane Ste D 01-201-26-292100-230Vincentown NJ 08088 Amount: $4,760.50Co-op#26

Bayway Lumber Buildings & Grounds400 Ashton Avenue Split Account: Linden NJ 07036 Amount: $6,342.39Co-op#1004-216-55-953265-951 $3,235.3901-201-26-310100-249 $3,107.00

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CDW Government OTA230N Milwaukee Ave 01-201-27-345100-334Vernon Hills IL 60061 Amount: $8,915.70B27164 70262

National Fuel Oil Inc. Morris County175 Orange Street Split Accounts: Newark NJ 07103 Amount: $58,435.79NJSC#A8276801-201-31-430100-140 $41,618.0501-201-22-201100-140 $840.9701-201-26-290100-140 $4,615.6901-201-41-716100-140 $2,828.6402-213-41-786505-392 $8,502.1502-213-41-742505-391 $30.29

E.A Morse & Co. MC Jail11-25 Harding St. 01-201-25-280100-252Middletown NJ 10940 Amount: $3,260.37Co-op#25

D & B Auto Supply Motor Service Center320 Lincoln Blvd. 01-201-26-315100-291Middlesex NJ 08846 Amount: $3,234.59CC-0113-14

Hoover Truck Centers Motor Service Center P O Box 719 01-201-26-315100-261Flanders NJ 07836 Amount: $2,862.67NJSC#A73702

Inter City Tire Motor Service Center777 Dowd Avenue 01-201-26-315100-245 Elizabeth NJ 07201 Amount: $ 5,439.16CC-0016-13

Jesco Inc. Motor Service Center1260 Centennial Avenue 01-201-26-315100-261Piscataway NJ 08854 Amount: $3,097.86NJSC#A85848

Mid-Atlantic Truck Motor Service Center 525 Linden Avenue 01-201-26-315100-261Linden NJ 07036 Amount: $2,489.80NJSC#A73939

Plainsman Auto Supply Motor Service Center315 East Hanover Avenue 01-201-26-315100-291Morristown NJ 07960 Amount: $2,949.61CC-0113-14

Smith Tractor & Equipment Motor Service CenterP O Box 310 01-201-26-315100-261Washington NJ 07882 Amount: $2,458.61NJSC#A76920

Stewart & Stevenson Motor Service Center180 RT 17 South 01-201-26-315100-261Lodi NJ 07644 Amount: $4,287.54NJSC#A73511

County Concrete Buildings & GroundsP O Box F 01-201-26-310100-22350 Railroad Avenue Amount: $1,636.98Kenvil NJ 07847 Co-op#24

Verizon Law & Public Safety303 Walnut Street 01-201-31-430100-146Harrisburg PA 17101 Amount: $11,336.09TARRIFF

Grainger Buildings & Grounds55 Jackson Drive Split Accounts:

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Cranford NJ 07016 Amount: $4,538.22NJSC#A7987501-201-26-310100-264 $527.4001-201-26-310100-249 $349.7801-201-26-310100-252 $2,371.5201-201-26-310100-239 $1,289.52

Clarke Mosquito Mosquito Control 675 Sidwell Ct. 01-201-26-320100-225St Charlesl IL 60174 Amount: $15,120.00NJSC#A83688

L-3 Communications Sheriff’s Office90 Fanny Road 04-216-55-954279-956Boonton NJ 07005 Amount: $3,138.18NJSC#A81311

Channing Bete Co. Law & Public SafetyOne Community Place 02-213-41-718505-391South Deerfield MA 01373-0200 Amount: $4,545.00NJSC#A86066

Tritec Office Equipment Purchasing Division323 New Road 01-201-20-130105-044Parsippany NJ 07054 Amount: $15,962.92CC-CPC

SHI International Co. Law & Public Safety 290 Davidson Avenue 02-213-41-718505-391Somerset NJ 08873 Amount: $1,442.04NJSC#A77560

Dell Marketing LP Law & Public SafetyOne Dell Way 02-213-41-718505-391Round Rock TX 78682 Amount: $4,362.76NJSC#A70256

Municipal Capital Prosecutor’s Office461 Linden Street 01-201-25-275100-164Allentown PA 18102 Amount: $9,816.15NJSC#A11672

Municipal Capital MC Jail 461 Linden Street 01-201-25-280100-164Allentown PA 18102 Amount: $3,299.25NJSC#A11672

BFI Board of Elections10 Lanidex Center W 04-216-55-964334-955Parsippany NJ 07054 Amount: $5,766.66NJSC#A81620

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(34)WHEREAS, there exists a need for Engineering Design and Survey Services

for the Reconstruction of State Highway Route 10 Railroad Crossing within Morris County, New Jersey; and,

WHEREAS, the contract needs to be awarded as a “Professional Service” in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(a)(i) et seq. through a fair and open process, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1 et seq.;


1. An agreement between the County of Morris and

Boswell Engineering, Inc. 330 Phillips Avenue South Hackensack, NJ 07606 Vendor ID: #21703 Budget Line Item: 04-216-55-953356-909 Amount: $22,900 Term: Ninety (90) calendar days after award of contract

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for the aforesaid services a copy of which is on file at the Morris County Purchasing Division and is made a part hereof by reference, is hereby approved and shall be entered into by this Board.

2. The Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is herby authorized to execute said agreement conditioned upon the contractor’s compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraph 5 below.



5. The contract is awarded pursuant to a fair and open process in compliance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1, et seq.

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(35)RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF ANY SPECIAL

ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948)

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 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,

WHEREAS, the Treasurer certifies that the County of Morris has realized or is in receipt of written notification of the state or federal monies cited in this resolution, which meets all statutory requirements and will be included in the 2015 county budget,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue and appropriation in the budget of the year 2015 as referenced below:

Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of Human Services Amount: $839,005.00 Appropriation Title: Chapter 51 Amount: $839,005.00 Local Match – Source:___________________________Amount:$__________

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:4-87 this resolution has been duly adopted by the governing body of the County of Morris and that one (1) certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Division of Local Government Services.

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(36)RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF ANY SPECIAL

ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948)

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 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,

WHEREAS, the Treasurer certifies that the County of Morris has realized or is in receipt of written notification of the state or federal

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monies cited in this resolution, which meets all statutory requirements and will be included in the 2015 county budget,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue and appropriation in the budget of the year 2015 as referenced below:

Revenue Title: New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety Amount: $20,675.93 Appropriation Title: Conducted Energy Device (CED) Assistance Program Amount: $20,675.93 Local Match – Source:___________________________Amount:$__________

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:4-87 this resolution has been duly adopted by the governing body of the County of Morris and that one (1) certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Division of Local Government Services.

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In accordance with the authorization to pay per Chapter 127 P.L. 1985, the following payment has been issued by the County Treasurer:

DATE PAYEE ACCOUNT AMOUNT

05/05/15 Wanzek Construction, Inc. 01-287-55-480000-888 $7,001,433.20

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the above payment be confirmed.

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(38)RESOLUTION: CHANGE IN MONETARY AMOUNT OF PETTY CASH FUND

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-21 authorizes the establishment of a Petty Cash Fund, and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the County of Morris that the Petty Cash Fund for the Motor Service Center be increased from $500.00 to $1,000.00,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris authorizes such action and two copies of this resolution be filed with the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for approval.

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(39)RESOLUTION: CHANGE IN MONETARY AMOUNT OF PETTY CASH FUND

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-21 authorizes the establishment of a Petty Cash Fund, and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the County of Morris that the Petty Cash Fund for the Prosecutor’s Emergency Revolving Fund be increased from $35,000.00 to $37,000.00.


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RESOLUTION: CHANGE IN CUSTODIAN OF PETTY CASH FUND

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WHEREAS, Robert Beckmann was custodian of the Motor Service Center Petty Cash Fund; and,

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-21, the County of Morris is changing custodians to Mark Carter; and

WHEREAS, Mark Carter is bonded by virtue of a surety blanket bond.


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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that the Director of Finance & County Treasurer is hereby authorized to reclassify the following payments as follows:

CHECK # DATE PAYEE AMOUNT FROM TO

388149 (partial)

01/28/2015 State Shuttle $2,993.76 02-213-41-741515-392 02-213-41-792520-392

388149 (partial)

01/28/2015 State Shuttle $ 748.44 02-213-41-741520-392 02-213-41-792520-392

388149 (partial)

01/28/2015 State Shuttle $2,993.76 02-213-41-741515-392 02-213-41-792520-392

388149 (partial)

01/28/2015 State Shuttle $ 748.44 02-213-41-741520-392 02-213-41-792520-392

388149 (partial)

01/28/2015 State Shuttle $2,993.76 02-213-41-741515-392 02-213-41-792520-392

388149 (partial)

01/28/2015 State Shuttle $ 748.44 02-213-41-741520-392 02-213-41-792520-392

390470 03/11/2015 SAFE – T $2,879.04 01-201-27-330100-210 02-213-41-832510-392

390521(partial)

03/11/2015 Step One Signs LLC $38.16 (partial)

01-201-27-330100-210 02-213-41-832510-392

390558 03/11/2015 TSI Incorporated $ 988.02 01-201-27-330100-210 02-213-41-832510-392

390404(partial)

03/11/2015 Office Master Inc. $ 201.15 02-213-41-741415-392 02-213-41-741515-392

390404(partial)

03/11/2015 Office Master Inc. $ 160.92 02-213-41-741420-392 02-213-41-741520-392

390069 (partial)

03/11/2015 Avtech Institute $ 800.00 02-213-41-741435-392 02-213-41-742510-391

390184 03/11/2015 Edwards Learning Center $ 800.00 02-213-41-741515-392 02-213-41-742605-391



391068 (partial)

03/25/2015 State Shuttle $2,439.05 (partial)

02-213-41-792520-392 02-213-41-741515-392

391068 (partial)

03/25/2015 State Shuttle $ 609.76 (partial)

02-213-41-792520-392 02-213-41-741520-392

391607 (partial)


02-213-41-792520-392 02-213-41-741515-392

391607 (partial)


02-213-41-792520-392 02-213-41-741520-392

392162 (partial)


02-213-41-792520-392 02-213-41-741515-392

392162 (partial)


02-213-41-792520-392 02-213-41-741520-392

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WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has been advised that the following checks have been lost and payment has been stopped on same;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to reissue the same.

CHECK# DATE AMOUNT PAYEE ACCOUNT BANK

383154 09/10/14 $ 70.99 National Commission Centralized Bank of on Correctional Health Disbursement America Care

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383357 09/10/14 $ 629.40 Walter Walker Centralized Bank of Disbursement America

383950 10/08/14 $ 425.00 AA Patchwoods Inc. Centralized Bank of Disbursement America

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WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has been advised that the following checks are no longer needed and have been voided,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to redeposit the following checks.

CHECK# DATE AMOUNT PAYEE ACCOUNT BANK

390784 03/25/15 $1,856.00 Gray Supply Corp. Centralized Bank of Disbursement America

391556 04/08/15 $90.00 Sean Dalton Centralized Bank of Disbursement America

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WHEREAS, the following Grant Fund budget appropriation balance remain unexpended or have been reduced:

784530 FY 2013 Urban Areas Security Initiative $ 146,835.00734320 NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $ 24,725.60864575 Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing at Cobb Street $ 5,555.00759405 FY 2013 ALPN-HSAC $ .45742020 FY 2012 WIA Youth $ 651,856.00

WHEREAS, it is necessary to formally cancel said balances so that the Grant program may be closed out and removed from the open balances, and

WHEREAS, it may be necessary to refund any excess funds received from the Grant Agency if Morris County received funding in excess of the requirement of the program.

NOW, THEREFORE BE RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders that the above listed balances in the grant fund be canceled and any excess funds received be returned to the appropriate Grant Agency.

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WHEREAS, through Resolution #39 on October 9, 2013, an activity in PY2013 entitled Paving Parking Lot at the VFW Post 2833 for $35,000 was approved and made part of the 2013 Action Plan; and,

WHEREAS, through Resolution #58, on November 12, 2014, two activities for Building Improvements at VFW Post 2833 in the amount of $80,000 and Paving of the Parking Lot at the VFW Post 5351 in the amount of $77,458 were funded under the Community Development Block Grant Program PY2014 totaling $157,458 as part of the 2014 Action Plan; and,

WHEREAS, these activities must be cancelled and funds reallocated to other activities; and,

WHEREAS, the Town of Morristown and the Township of Montville requested funds in the amount of $80,000 each and were approved by Resolution 60, on November 12, 2014 for the amount of $64,276 each. With the cancellation of VFW activities, funds have become available to increase each activity in the amount of $15,724 to fully fund those activities; and,

WHEREAS, the remaining $3,552 in funds from PY2013 VFW Post 2833 project will remain unallocated until such time as they are allocated to specific projects; and,

WHEREAS, the County wishes to provide the increase of $15,724 to the Morristown and Montville projects; and,

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WHEREAS, the Housing Rehabilitation Program requires additional funding to meet community needs and the County desire to allocate an additional $157,458 to this program from cancelled VFW Post 2833 and VFW Post 5351 projects in PY2014.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The Director of Finance and County Treasurer is authorized to cancel the VFW activities as reflected above and provide additional funding to the Morristown and Montville projects in the amount of $15,724 each.

2. The Director of Finance and County Treasurer is authorized to add the funds in the amount of $157,458 to the housing rehabilitation line item for PY 2014.

3. That the residual amount of $3,552 shall be held in an unallocated funds account to be awarded to a project at a later date.

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(46)WHEREAS, on November 23, 1999, the County of Morris entered into an

original agreement with the RBA Group, Inc., for professional engineering design services related to the New York, Susquehanna and Western Bicycle and Pedestrian Path for $225,840.00 for the period November 23, 1999 through October 31, 2000; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid original agreement was amended on November 9, 2009 by generating a second agreement for $1,907,598.00 for the period September 16, 2009 through September 30, 2012 in accordance with Federal Procurement Standards, to cover preliminary and final engineering design of the New York, Susquehanna and Western Bicycle and Pedestrian Path; and,

WHEREAS, the aforesaid second agreement was amended on September 12, 2012 by extending the term of the agreement to September 30, 2014; and,

WHEREAS, it has again become necessary to extend the aforesaid second agreement to April 30, 2016 and increase the amount of the agreement by $622,180.00 to a new total of $2,529,778.00; and

WHEREAS, the RBA Group, Inc., has agreed to perform the service; and,

WHEREAS, the award of this amendment is in accordance with Federal Procurement Standards; and,

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law {N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1) (a) (i)} requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contract for “Professional Services” without competitive bidding and the contract itself, must be available for public inspection;


1 The amendment to the agreement between the County of Morris and The RBA Group, Inc, 7 Campus Drive, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054, extending the term as set forth above, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the County Purchasing Agent and made a part hereof by reference, is hereby approved and entered into by this Board.


3. The Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue an amended Certificate of Availability of Funds #4593, extending it to April 30, 2016 and increasing the dollar amount by an additional $ 622,180.00, charging account number 02-213-41-790015-391 for aforesaid increase.

4. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law because it is for services to be rendered by person or persons whose practice is regulated by law.


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(47)

WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on December 30, 2014 for security systems upgrades 2015; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract to provide for additional equipment to complete project;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local Public Contracts Regulations Contract modification as detailed on “Contract Change Order Request” No. 3-112063 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: Complete Security Systems, Inc. 94 Vanderburg Road Marlboro, NJ 07746 2. Items: Additional equipment to complete project

3. Increase: $ 2,360.00





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(48)

WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on November 12, 2014 for nursing area renovation; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract due to additional renovations;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local Public Contracts Regulations, Contract modification as detailed on “Contract Change Order Request” No. 1-108368 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: Wallkill Group, Inc. 4 Sugarbowl Court Vernon, NJ 07462 2. Item: Additional renovations



5. The necessary amended Certificate of Availability of Funds has been provided by the Treasurer and said amended Certificate indicates the availability of funds is as listed in Account #04-216-55-955268-951 and said account shall be charged.

6. The Director of the Board of chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to execute said contract modification.


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WHEREAS, on May 14th, 2014 by Resolution #12 a contract for Generator Repair Services for Buildings & Grounds was awarded to the lowest responsible bidders, as follows and,

WHEREAS, the specifications provided an option for renewal for one year and,

WHEREAS, the County of Morris wishes to exercise the option to extend the contract for an additional one year period,

BE IT RESOLVED that said contract with the following, be renewed as follows:

R&J Controls 58 Harding Avenue Dover, NJ 07801 Term: May 1st, 2015 thru April 30th, 2016

Amount: $80,000.00 Dept: Buildings & Grounds

Budget: 01-201-26-310100-262 $50,090.00 – 2015

$29,910.00 – 2016



3. This resolution shall rake effect immediately.


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(50)


1. The County of Morris wishes to purchase Centralized UPS Equipment from the following authorized vendor under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP, according to Local Public Contract Laws, N.J.S.40A:11-12.

PTS Data Center Solutions, Inc. Buildings & Grounds 568 Commerce Street Amount: $59,912.40 Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 04-216-55-953354-955 Vendor ID: 9194 NJSC# A75579


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WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on October 9, 2013 for provision of snow plowing and ice removal for Morris County roads; and,

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract for additional snow storms in 2014 and 2015;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local Public Contracts Regulations Contract modification as detailed on “Contract Change Order Request” No. 7-110667 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: JJS Services, Inc. PO Box 555 Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970 2. Item: Additional Snow Storms in 2014 and 2015.


4. New Contract Total: $ 488,545.87

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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that the Director of Finance and County Treasurer is hereby authorized to accept a grant of $20,675.93 in State Forfeiture funds under the Conducted Energy Device Assistance Program on behalf of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office to purchase Law Enforcement Equipment, crediting the appropriate account.

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(53) WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on July 23, 2014 for electrical

maintenance, supplies and upgrades at County buildings; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract to upgrade LED Lighting at County buildings;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholder of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local Public Contracts Regulations Contract modification as detailed on “Contract Change Order Request” No. 1-111593 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: Cooper Electric Supply Co. 1 Matrix Drive Monroe, NJ 08831 2. Item: Upgrades to LED lighting at County buildings, additional supplies and electrical maintenance






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(54)

WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on July 11, 2014 for elevator maintenance and inspection; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract due to additional equipment needed for elevators in the Administration and Records Building;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholder of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local Public Contracts Regulations, Contract modification as detailed on “Contract Change Order Request” No. 3-111592 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: Clifton Elevator Service, Inc. 4401 South Clinton Avenue South Plainfield, NJ 07080

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2. Item: Additional elevator equipment for the A&R Building






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(55) WHEREAS, a contract was awarded September 11, 2014 to Edge Property

Maintenance for Security Station and other Alterations; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract due to additional alteration work;


1. Vendor: Edge Property Maintenance 10 West Thomas Street Wharton, NJ 07885 2. Item: Additional alteration work


4. Contract Total: $ 15,343.20


6. The Director of the Board of chosen Freeholders is hereby authorized to execute said contract modification.


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(56)

WHEREAS, a contract was awarded on May 28, 2014 to GPC, Inc., for Labor Rates for Painting and Related Work; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase the contract due to additional painting and related work at Morris View Healthcare Center;


1. Vendor: GPC, Inc. 20 East Willow Street Millburn, NJ 07041 2. Item: Additional painting and related work at Morris View Healthcare Center.

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WHEREAS, a contract was awarded October 22, 2014 to Edge Property Maintenance for Mail Room and Garage Door Renovations; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to increase said contract due to additional renovations;

NOW TH23EREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholder of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that, pursuant to Local Public Contracts Regulations Contract modification as detailed on “Contract Change Order Request” No. 1-106689 is hereby approved as follows:

1. Vendor: Edge Property Maintenance 10 West Thomas Street Wharton, NJ 07885 2. Item: Additional renovations


4. Contract Total: $ 120,330.40




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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that the following individual is hereby appointed as an Alternate member to the MORRIS COUNTY CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS to serve without salary, a 4-year term to expire on 12/31/18:

Timothy Braden 12 Green Meadows Road Montville, NJ 07045

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Freeholder Cabana made a motion to adopt Resolution Nos. 1 through 58. This was seconded by Freeholder Krickus. The Clerk called and recorded the following vote:

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro (ABSTAIN on Res. No. 8, 45) Krickus, Mastrangelo (ABSTAIN on Res. No. 1, 28) and Director DeFillippo (5)


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FREEHOLDER COMMENTS

There were no comments.

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BILL RESOLUTION

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the bills as shown on the Schedule of Warrants all having been approved by the proper committees of officials where legally required, be and the same are hereby paid. The Schedule of Warrants designated as Bill Resolution #09-15 is detailed below and totals $19,977,235.49 dated this date and made a part hereof by reference.

Freeholder Cabana moved the adoption of the Bill Resolution. The motion was seconded by Freeholder Cesaro, and the following vote was recorded:

YES: Freeholders Cabana, Cesaro, Krickus, Mastrangelo and Director DeFillippo (5) ABSENT: Freeholders Lyon and Scapicchio (2)

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ADJOURNMENT

There was no further business. On motion by Freeholder Mastrangelo and seconded by Freeholder Krickus, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane M. Ketchum Clerk of the Board

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