SOMERSET COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AGENDA REGULAR MEETING ON JANUARY 23, 2018 AT 6:30 P.M.

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1 SOMERSET COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AGENDA REGULAR MEETING ON JANUARY 23, 2018 AT 6:30 P.M. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY ON JANUARY 10, 2018 ADEQUATE NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS PROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY LAW PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: I would like to welcome everyone to the January 23, 2018 meeting of the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. This is a regular meeting and the items to be voted on have been discussed at a prior work session. Any action taken is for items previously reviewed by the Freeholder Board ROLL CALL: Freeholder Gallagher Freeholder Caliguire Freeholder Walsh Freeholder Deputy Director Levine Freeholder Director Scaglione PROCLAMATION: Accepting January 23, :30 p.m. EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) AWARENESS DAY January 26, 2018 Lynn Weckworth, Director United Way of Northern New Jersey accepting 1

2 APPOINTMENTS: Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee one year term to expire 12/31/ Ray Sanderson, Branchburg - Herb Patullo, Bridgewater - Hilary Klimek, Basking Ridge (Bernards Township) - Heather Ball, Manville - Jessie Havens, Belle Mead (Montgomery Township) - Keiona R. Miller, North Plainfield Solid Waste Advisory Committee one year term to expire 12/31/ Thomas Mantz, Branchburg - John Carpenter, Basking Ridge (Bernards Township) - Carolyn Gaziano, Basking Ridge (Bernards Township) - Sheila Tweedie, Far Hills - Vince LoMedico, Manville - Larry Koplik, Belle Mead (Montgomery) - Donald Matthews, Belle Mead (Montgomery) - Henry R. Stoner, North Plainfield - Frank Righetti, North Plainfield Human Services Advisory Committee three-year term to expire 12/31/ Susan Rivera, Hillsborough - Mark Avery, Raritan RVCC Board of Trustees - four-year term to expire 11/1/ Dr. Paul Hirsh - Andrew McNally REPORTS: NEW ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: PUBLIC: 2

3 CONSENT AGENDA ALL MATTERS LISTED HEREUNDER ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE IN NATURE AND WILL BE ENACTED UPON IN ONE MOTION. ANY PERSON MAY REQUEST THAT AN ITEM BE REMOVED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 19, 2017 close-out meeting at 9:00 a.m. January 5, 2018 Annual Meeting at 3:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL LETTER: #8 COMMUNICATIONS: NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES: FACILITIES AND SERVICES Brain G. Gallagher, Freeholder Liaison Authorizing the Execution of Hold Harmless Agreement with Various Contractors ROADS AND BRIDGES Brain G. Gallagher, Freeholder Liaison Authorizing the Execution of a Hold Harmless Agreement between the County and Various Municipalities ORD Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Speed Limit along a portion of Finderne Avenue, County Route 633, Bridgewater Township, Somerset County, New Jersey and setting the Public Hearing for February 13, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA SECOND VOTE 3

4 REGULAR MEETING NEW BUSINESS AWARD OF CONTRACTS: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/EUS/COMPETITIVE CONTRACTS VOID VOID CME Associates, Monmouth Junction, NJ, Storage Tank System Inspections, Repairs, Annual Testing, Compliance and Reporting for Various Facilities in Somerset County, not to exceed $118, Approving Qualified Vendors for Various Professional Engineering and Related Services for Somerset County for the Year Carlin Appraisal Services for Real Property Appraisal Services associated with Open Space Acquisitions in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, open space Clough Harbour & Associates, LLP (CHA) for Engineering Services Including HVAC, Plumbing, Sprinkler and Electrical Engineering in County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, county Courel Engineering Company for Structural Engineering Services In the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $50,000.00, county Distinct Engineering Solutions, Inc. for Environmental Engineering Services In the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, county DMR Architects, PC for Architectural Services In the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, county French & Parrello Associates, Inc. for Professional Environmental Assessment Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions In the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, open space funds French & Parrello Associates for Professional Construction Inspection Services In the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $100,000.00, county 4

5 French & Parrello Associates for Professional Testing, Laboratory and Soil Boring Services In the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $40,000.00, county J.M. Sorge, Inc. for Environmental Engineering Services in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, county Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) for Construction Inspection Services in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $30,000.00, county Key-Tech for Testing and Inspection Services for County Road and Bridge Projects in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $20,000.00, county Klepp Environmental Services, Inc. for Professional Environmental Assessment Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, open space Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. for Professional Environmental Assessment Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, open space M&E Engineers, Inc. for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Services in County of Somerset in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $20,000.00, county Mark Tinder Appraisals, LLC for Real Property Appraisal Services in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, county Mark Tinder Appraisals, LLC for Real Property Appraisal Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, open space Naik Consulting Group, P.C. for Construction Inspection Services in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $100,000.00, county PK Environmental for Environmental Engineering Services in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, county 5

6 Princeton Hydro, LLC for Environmental Engineering Services in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, county The Reynolds Group, Inc. for Land Surveying Services in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, county Stires Associates, P.A. for Land Surveying Services in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $15,000.00, county Storm Water Management Consulting, LLC (SWM) for Engineering Services Related to Storm Water Management, Hydrology and Hydraulics in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $35,000.00, county T&M Associates for Environmental Engineering and Testing Service in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, county Valuation Consultants, LLC for Real Property Appraisal Services in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, county Valuation Consultants, LLC for Real Property Appraisal Services Associated with Open Space Acquisitions in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, open space funds Van Cleef Engineering Associates for Survey Services in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $15,000.00, county WSP USA Inc. for Professional Services for Traffic Engineering Services in the County of Somerset on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $10,000.00, county Carlin Appraisal Services for Real Property Appraisal Services on an as-needed basis for 2018, not to exceed $20,000.00, county PURCHASING/AWARD OF CONTRACTS, Freeholder Liaison All State Office Interiors, Hamilton, NJ, Removal and Replacement of Carpet & Cove base at Jury Assembly, Historic Courthouse Elevators & Lobbies, Courthouse Probation, Family Case, Criminal and 2nd Floor Public Corridor, state contract purchase not to exceed $169,187.95, county 6

7 Safeguard Document Destruction, Inc., Millstone, Twp., NJ, Mobile Paper Shredding Services at Various Locations, First Year of Three Year Contract not to exceed $5,000.00, (Four (4) Hour Event Lump Sum includes; labor, equipment & supplies at $ per truck), 2 Bidders Motorola Solutions, Inc., authorizing a State Contract purchase, Maintenance Agreement for equipment associated with the County Telecommunications Radio Trunking System, Pending appropriation in the 2018 temporary and adopted budgets payments will be made quarterly, first quarter $109, and second quarter $109,903.57, Total $219, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT/RECYCLING Brian G. Gallagher, Freeholder Liaison Authorizing Agreements between the County and the 19 Municipalities for Recycling Services for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 OFFICE ON AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES - Brian D. Levine, Freeholder Liaison Accepting funds from Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission for Local Arts Program(LAP) Grant, January 1, December 31, 2018, $3, with a $3, County match for a total $6, Accepting funds from Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission for the History Partnership Program Grant, January 1, December 31, 2018, $2, with a $7, County match for a total $10, FINANCE Freeholder Liaison Payment of Claims and Ratifying Payment of Claims $16,781, Approval of the Somerset County Fund Balance Policy Authorizing the Execution of Addendum No. 4 to Master Service Agreement S004 between the County of Somerset and State of New Jersey Judiciary Administrative Office of the Courts Certification of funds for previously awarded contracts, Horizon BCBSNJ Dental Insurance for County Employees, not to exceed $288, and Retirees and Discovery Benefits, Inc., Administration of Flexible Spending Account for County Employees, not to exceed $1,

8 Certification of funds with Temporary Budget for Previously Awarded Contracts for Facilities & Services, not to exceed $482, please see page 2 of cover sheet for vendors and amounts Certification of Funds with Temporary Budget for Previously Awarded Contract to Simaren Corp. for security services, not to exceed $7, Certification of funds for previously awarded contract to Jacobs Telecommunications, not to exceed $89,960.00, 2015 ADMINISTRATOR Approving a six (6) month contract with the Somerset County Business Partnership and Somerset County Chamber of Commerce starting January 1, 2018 for Smart Growth and Business Retention and Attraction Services and Functions, not to exceed $137, (Chamber $10,000.00, Business Partnership $127,500.00) Pending appropriation in the 2018 temporary and adopted budgets FREEHOLDERS Reappointing Member of the Somerset County Improvement Authority Matthew Loper, 5-year term to expire 2/1/2023 Added Resolution to execute an amended Management Agreement between the County of Somerset and the New Jersey Conservation Foundation Authorizing the execution of the Turf Field Agreement between the County of Somerset and the Township of Warren Approval to pay a Confirming Order to RWJ Physician Enterprise PA, not to exceed $ Award of contract to Capehart Scratchard for county bond counsel services, not to exceed $ Resolution for Certification of Funds for Confirming Purchase Orders for various vendors used at Richard Hall CMHC, RICOH USA, Inc., Union Ave. Legend Pharmacy, Bridgewater's Pitstop N Wash, Postmaster-Bridgewater, Stericycle, Inc., not to exceed $2,

9 Authorize payment for confirming order for W.B Mason, not to exceed $ Resolution regarding authorization to enter into an Agreement with the Estate of Mary Stone for the purchase of Lot 1 Block 101, Branchburg Township, 3.22 acres for the sum of $350, as well as associated costs in an amount not to exceed 5% of the purchase price Resolution for Approval to Pay Confirming Order, Stericycle, Inc., not to exceed $1, Approval of SANE/SART Continuation Grant, approximately $89, with County match of $22, for an approximate project total of $112, Designating Karen McGee as the Public Agency Compliance Officer (P.A.C.O.) for Somerset County Resolution for Approval to Pay Confirming Order, Republic Services, New Brunswick, not to exceed $10, Amending Resolution R by removing Acro Service Corp ACRO Service Corp., Livonia, MI, State contract purchase, hiring of temporary employees for the Recycling Division, not to exceed $100,000, Resolution authorizing the Termination of the Deed Restriction in favor of the County of Somerset on property owned by the Borough of Bound Brook specifically Block 13, Lots 1, 9, 10 and 12 on the Tax Map of the Borough of Bound Brook Resolution for Approval to Pay Confirming Order, EMSL, not to exceed $ Certification of funds for previously awarded contract to Atlantic Salt, not to exceed $600,000.00, dedicated trust funds Authorizing the execution of Deed Notice for property known as Lot in Block 175 as shown on the Tax Map of the Township of Hillsborough Approving a Development Agreement between Raritan Redevelopers Urban Renewal, LLC and the County of Somerset allowing the developer to satisfy their fair share obligation to the Somerset Regional Center Traffic Study necessitated by the construction of 276 apartments by constructing certain improvements at the intersection of First Avenue (CR 567) and Third Street in Raritan Borough, with said development project located on Third Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue 9

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SECTION 1: SECTION 2: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION OF $9,158,250 FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS AND PURPOSES FOR AND BY THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $8,700,338 BONDS OR NOTES OF