REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010 AT 4:30 P.M.

IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

4 MOORE ROAD

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NEW JERSEY

ROLL CALL

STATEMENT OF DIRECTOR

MOMENT OF SILENCE

FLAG SALUTE

MINUTES - MOTION TO APPROVE REGULAR MINUTES

COMMUNICATIONS

REPORTS: WRITTEN - MOTION THAT CHECKS BE TRANSFERRED TO COUNTY TREASURER

REPORTS:  ENGINEER, COUNTY COUNSEL, AND COUNTY TREASURER

FREEHOLDER REPORTS: Freeholder Bakley: 2010 Green Scholarship Award Presentation

RESOLUTIONS:

INTRODUCED BY MR. THORNTON, SECONDED BY MR. DESIDERIO

1.                             Resolution amending the 2010 Budget for 2010 County Environmental Health Act (C.E.H.A.) Grant in the amount of $30,490.00.

(This Resolution amends the 2010 Budget in the amount of $30,490.00, providing funding to support delegated environmental health activities during 2010.)

2.                             Resolution authorizing an agreement with Cape May County Board of Social Services for implementation of the Sheriff's Safety Child Program in the amount of $3,173.00.

(This Resolution authorizes a subcontract for the 2010 SSBG Subcontract for the Missing Children Program between the Board of Social Services and the Cape May County Sheriff's Department from 7/1/10 through 12/31/10.)

3.                             Resolution ratifying HIPAA Business Associate Agreement with Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey regarding Home Health Care Management Services.

(This Resolution authorizes an agreement with a business associate as mandated under federal requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.)

4.                             Resolution authorizing Interlocal/Shared Services Agreement between the Cape May County Technical School District and the Atlantic/Cape May County Workforce Investment Board (WIB).

(This Resolution authorizes an agreement between WIB and the Cape May County Technical School District for Cape May County GED Testing Program, effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.)

INTRODUCED BY MR. DESIDERIO, SECONDED BY MR. BAKLEY

5.                             Resolution extending Sub-Lease Agreement with Animal Alliance of Cape May County (a non-profit corporation) for a portion of Block 115.01, Lot 13.01, Middle Township.

(This Resolution authorizes an extension to the lease to enable the County time to prepare a new lease agreement.  Extension expires September 1, 2010.)

6.                             Resolution authorizing execution of Encroachment and License & Indemnification Agreements with Phyllis Kennedy regarding a County right-of-way along Landis Avenue, City of Sea Isle City.

(This Resolution authorizes a formal agreement between the County and the property owner to allow for an encroachment into a County right-of-way.)

7.                             Resolution accepting the work of South State, Inc. for Ocean Drive (CR 619) Resurfacing Improvements from 11^th Street to 29^th Street in the Borough of Avalon and authorizing final payment in the amount of $19,955.15.

(This Resolution accepts the work of the contractor and authorizes final payment.)

8.                             Resolution authorizing the execution of a Data Sharing Agreement for geographic information system digital files with PlanSmart NJ.

(This Resolution authorizes the County to enter into an Agreement for the sharing of data and information gathered by both parties.)

9.                             Resolution authorizing professional services agreement with Brinkerhoff Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,700.00 for Phase I Environmental Assessment on Block 50, Lot 1.04 in West Cape May for the Open Space Program.

(This Resolution authorizes an agreement for a Phase I Environmental Assessment on a parcel consisting of 7,500 square feet prior to the purchase by the County under the Open Space Program.)

10.                         Resolution authorizing professional services contract with Hyland Design Group for surveying of the John R. and Evelyn M. Bailey property, Block 50, Lot 1.04, West Cape May in the amount of $1,200.00.

(This Resolution authorizes a contract with Hyland Design Group to provide a survey of a parcel consisting of 7,500 square feet prior to the purchase by the County.)

The following Resolutions accept proposals for the identified engineering services for the specified projects:

11.                         Gibson Associates, P.A. in the amount of $389,000.00 for construction engineering services required for Avalon Boulevard (CR 601) Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening, Borough of Avalon.

(This Resolution accepts the proposal of Gibson Associates, P.A.)

12.                         PB Americas, Inc. in the amount of $166,774.64 for construction engineering services required for Cape May County Bridge Painting Program, Ocean Drive (CR 619) Bridges over Townsends Inlet and Grassy Sound.

(This Resolution accepts the proposal of PB Americas, Inc.)

The following Resolutions authorize agreement modifications to the identified Federal Agreements for the specified projects:

13.                         Agreement Modification No. 1 to Federal Agreement No. 10-DT-BLA-525 for Cape May County Bridge Painting Program, Ocean Drive (CR 619) Bridges over Townsends Inlet and Grassy Sound.

(This Resolution increases the amount of Federal funding for the Cape May County Bridge Painting Program.)

14.                         Agreement Modification No. 1 to Federal Agreement No. 09-DT-BLA-506 for Avalon Boulevard (CR 601) Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening, Borough of Avalon.

(This Resolution increases the amount of Federal funding for the Avalon Boulevard (CR 601) Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening project in the Borough of Avalon.)

INTRODUCED BY MR. DESIDERIO, SECONDED BY MR. THORNTON

15.                         Resolution authorizing Modification No. 3 in the amount of $64,045.00 to the professional services agreement with Constantin Walsh-Lowe, LLC. for security systems at the Correctional Center.

(This Resolution authorizes professional security consulting services at the Cape May County Correctional Center.)

16.                         Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 5 for the contract of PB Americas, Inc. for professional services associated with Rehabilitation of Ocean Drive (CR 619) Bridge over Great Channel.

(This Resolution amends Resolution No. 123-01 to reflect a funding source adjustment.)

17.                         Resolution ratifying an emergency existed due to flooding of a portion of Woodbine - Ocean View Road (CR 550) and engaging the services of F.W. Shawl & Sons, Inc. to pump flood waters.

(The March 12, 2010 storm and other storms shortly thereafter resulted in the flooding of a portion of Woodbine - Ocean View Road and adjacent properties in the Township of Dennis.  This Resolution ratifies the emergency engagement of F.W. Shawl & Sons, Inc. to pump water to alleviate the various issues associated with flooding for an extended period of time.)

18.                         Resolution authorizing approval to submit a grant application and execute a grant agreement with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for Avalon Boulevard (CR 601) Bridge over Ingrams Thorofare Substructure & Superstructure Repairs.

(This Resolution authorizes the County to apply for funds from the State's Transportation Trust Fund for Avalon Boulevard (CR 601) Bridge over Ingrams Thorofare Substructure and Superstructure Repairs.)

19.                         Resolution certifying the Board of Chosen Freeholders has reviewed the annual audit for the year 2009.

(This Resolution certifies that each of the five Freeholders has reviewed the recommendations and general comments prepared by the auditing firm pertaining to the County's 2009 audit.)

20.                         Resolution approving Corrective Action Plan for the 2009 audit.

(This Resolution accepts the recommendations made by the County's auditing firm to correct/improve record keeping procedures for fixed assets.)

INTRODUCED BY MR. BAKLEY, SECONDED BY MR. DESIDERIO

21.                         Resolution granting and amending various Leaves of Absence to County Employees.

(This Resolution authorizes County Employees to be placed on a Leave of Absence in accordance with the County Leave of Absence Policy and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).)

22.                         Resolution authorizing the use of Competitive Contracting for the provision of an Employee Assistance Program.

(This Resolution authorizes the Competitive Contracting Process be used for obtaining counseling services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1.i and N.J.A.C. 5:334-4, et seq.)

23.                         Resolution supplementing the 2010 Salary Resolution and approving appointments and salaries.

(This Resolution authorizes the hiring of new County employees, temporary assignment pay, salary changes or corrections, title changes and promotions of County employees when applicable.)

24.                         Resolution awarding open end contracts for providing rock salt to the County and regional cooperative members to Oceanport, LLC in the amount of $66.24 per ton and to Mid-Atlantic Salt, LLC in the amount of $66.76 per ton.

(This Resolution awards bids to a primary and a secondary vendor to obtain rock salt for the County and participating Cooperative members.  Term: 9/8/10 through 9/7/11.)

25.                         Resolution authorizing execution of Administrative Services Agreement with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

(This Resolution authorizes the execution of an administrative service agreement to provide medical benefits to Medicare Eligible's at a cost savings to the County of Cape May.)

The following Resolutions close the contracts and accept the professional engineering services of the identified contractors for the specified projects:

26.                         Hatch Mott MacDonald for Professional Engineering Services for Improvements to South Dennis - South Seaville Road (CR 628) and releasing final balance.

(This Resolution accepts the work and closes the contract.)

27.                         PB Americas, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services associated with Roosevelt Boulevard (CR 623) Bridge over Crook Horn Creek and releasing final balance.

(This Resolution accepts the work and closes the contract.)

The following Resolutions authorize change orders to the identified contractors for the specified projects:

28.                         Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $64,587.20 for the contract of IEW Construction Group, Inc. for 2009 Substructure and Superstructure Repairs, Avalon Boulevard (CR 601) Bridge over Ingrams Thorofare.

(This Resolution adjusts some contract quantities and provides for increase quantity of work for certain pay items.)

29.                         Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $36,760.00 for the contract of RTW Construction, Inc. for CMC Park/Zoo 2009 Utility Construction - Phase 3.

(This Resolution authorizes a change order to adjust the quantities in the contract to reflect as-built quantities.)

MOTION TO PAY BILLS

PUBLIC COMMENTS

ADJOURN

CAUCUS MEETING - 4:00 P.M.

Has been cancelled.