HUNTERDON COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Main Street County Complex, Freeholders Meeting Room Flemington, New Jersey June 22, 2004

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1 HUNTERDON COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Main Street County Complex, Freeholders Meeting Room Flemington, New Jersey June 22, 2004 The regular meeting of the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders convened at 3:00 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. PRESENT: MS. KARROW, MR. MELICK, MRS. PALLADINO, MR. MULLER, MR. FUZO. Open Public Meetings Act: Director Karrow announced: This meeting is being held in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. Adequate notice has been given by posting throughout the year a copy of the notice on Bulletin Boards on the First and Second Floor of the Main Street County Complex, Building #1, Flemington, New Jersey, a public place reserved for such announcements. A copy was mailed on or before January 01, 2004, to the Hunterdon County Democrat, Lambertville Beacon, The Express, Courier News, Trenton Times, Hunterdon Review and The Star Ledger, newspapers designated to receive such notices and by filing a copy with the Hunterdon County Clerk. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Muller moved and Mr. Melick seconded these: See Page 6/229/04-1A RESOLVED, Executive Session to discussion various personnel matters. See Page 6/22/04-1B RESOLVED, Executive Session to discussion various legal matters. See Page 6/22/04-1C RESOLVED, Executive Session to discussion various land matters. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MELICK, MRS. PALLADINO, MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER, The Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders went into Executive Session at 3:10 p.m. and reconvened in Open Session at 4:40 p.m. FLAG SALUTE: Pledge of allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA Director Karrow announced: All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Hunterdon and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Muller seconded a motion to approve the payment of all claims as listed on the Claims Register dated June 22, See Page 6/22/04-1D CLAIMS REGISTER ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER, MRS. PALLADINO, MR. MELICK, Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Muller seconded a motion to approve the Social Services Funds Report for May, See Page 6/22/04-1E SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDS REPORT ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER, MRS. PALLADINO, MR. MELICK, Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Muller seconded these: See Page 6/22/04-1F RESOLVED, Maureen Tinley appointed permanent, full time Family Service Worker, Division of Social Services, Human Services Department. See Page 6/22/04-1F RESOLVED, Scott Bartok appointed permanent, full time Plumber, Buildings and Maintenance.

2 See Page 6/22/04-2A RESOLVED, Christine Hammerstone appointed provisional, full time Family Service Supervisor, Division of Social Services, Human Services. See Page 6/22/04-2B RESOLVED, Joseph Geib appointed provisional, full time GIS Specialist 2, Information Technology. See Page 6/22/04-2C RESOLVED, Pia Rey appointed provisional, full time Senior Citizens Program, Office on Aging. See Page 6/22/04-2D RESOLVED, Roxane Lavoie appointed provisional, full time Principal Clerk Typist, Purchasing Department. See Page 6/22/04-2E RESOLVED, Mia Castellucci appointed provisional, full time Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Health Department. See Page 6/22/04-2F RESOLVED, Joyce Flower appointed provisional, full time County Park Ranger, Parks and See Page 6/22/04-2G RESOLVED, Deborah Ungerer appointed provisional, full time Senior Clerk Typist, Parks and See Page 6/22/04-2H RESOLVED, James Reasoner appointed provisional, full time Senior Public Safety Telecommunicator, Emergency Services.] See Page 6/22/04-2I RESOLVED, Kathleen Mancini appointed provisional, part time Senior Library Assistant, Library. See Page 6/22/04-2J RESOLVED, Shane Gerstein appointed temporary, as needed Recreation Leader, Parks and See Page 6/22/04-2K RESOLVED, Joseph Dolan appointed temporary, as needed Recreation Leader, Parks and See Page 6/22/04-2L RESOLVED, Jason Mokar appointed temporary, as needed Recreation Leader, Parks and See Page 6/22/04-2M RESOLVED, Roberta Kestenbaum appointed temporary, as needed Special Assistant, Human Services. See Page 6/22/04-2N RESOLVED, Shannon Debele appointed temporary, as needed Recreation Leader, Parks and See Page 6/22/04-2O RESOLVED, Cayce Kiley appointed temporary, as needed Clerk Transcriber, Administration. See Page 6/22/04-2P RESOLVED, Emily Tareila appointed temporary, as needed Recreation Leader, Parks and See Page 6/22/04-2Q RESOLVED, Susan Ehlert appointed temporary, as needed Librarian, Library.

3 See Page 6/22/04-3A RESOLVED, Vicky Cohen appointed temporary, as needed Librarian, Library. See Page 6/22/04-3B RESOLVED, Paul Kaszas appointed temporary, as needed Library Clerk Driver, Library. See Page 6/22/04-3C RESOLVED, Jacob Cole Jr., Equipment Operator, Roads, Bridges and Engineering, salary adjustment. See Page 6/22/04-3D RESOLVED, Fred Albe, Equipment Operator, Roads, Bridges and Engineering, salary adjustment. See Page 6/22/04-3E RESOLVED, Approving an employment agreement with Mia Castellucci, Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Health Department. See Page 6/22/04-3F RESOLVED, Approving a Jurisdictional Agreement for the Milestone Manor Section IV Development, in Raritan Township, for future maintenance of County Culvert Q-186, on Stillwater Lane over an unnamed Tributary to the Second Neshanic River. See Page 6/22/04-3G RESOLVED, Approving the cancellation of a mortgage from Edwin and Barbara Nicholas in High Bridge Borough. See Page 6/22/04-3H RESOLVED, Supporting statewide smoke-free air legislation for all workplaces and public places and supporting stronger local smoke-free air legislation. See Page 6/22/04-3I RESOLVED, Approving an application for payment #2, for Bid , for the construction of the Hunterdon County Haz-Mat Facility, with Charles Mann General Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $110, See Page 6/22/04-3J RESOLVED, Approving a contract with Suplee, Cloony & Co., to perform the Public Housing Agency Audit for the year ended December 31, 2003, in the amount of $6,180. See Page 6/22/04-3K RESOLVED, Approving a contract with Suplee, Cloony & Co., to perform the Area Agency on Aging Audit for the year ended December 31, 2003, in the amount of $8,300. See Page 6/22/04-3L RESOLVED, Approving a provider service agreement with the Flemington Food Pantry for emergency and supplementary food for low income residents, in the amount of $10,500. See Page 6/22/04-3M RESOLVED, Approving a provider service agreement with The ARC of Hunterdon County for family support services, Saturday respite programming, Smiles programming, and Self-Advocacy training for developmentally disabled and their families, in the amount of $74,900. See Page 6/22/04-3N RESOLVED, Approving a provider service agreement with Meals on Wheels in Hunterdon, Inc., to provide meals to eligible residents with disabilities and the homebound elderly, in the amount of $15,375. See Page 6/22/04-3O RESOLVED, Approving a provider service agreement with Women s Crisis Services, for counseling and support services, emergency and transitional housing and substance abuse counseling, for victims of domestic violence, in the amount of $79,701.

4 See Page 6/22/04-4A RESOLVED, Approving a one year interim agreement with the Hunterdon County Jail Employees, FOP Lodge #29. See Page 6/22/04-4B RESOLVED, Approving a professional traffic and transportation engineering services agreement with Dewberry-Goodkind, Inc., for the review of major development applications, in the amount of $15,000. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER, MRS. PALLADINO, MR. MELICK, See Page 6/22/04-4C RESOLVED, Approving a reduction of a Performance Bond Rider, from Toll Brothers, in connection with Crossroads at Oldwick, from $116, to $11, ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER, MRS. PALLADINO, MR. MELICK, PUBLIC SESSION Director Karrow opened the meeting to the public for any item not already listed on the agenda. Swan of Lebanon Township came before the Board concerning New Hampton Bridge. The residents of Lebanon Township and Washington Township in Warren County understand the bridge needs to be repaired but they want the bridge to remain a one lane bridge. Both Townships feel there are no safety problems with the one lane bridge. Mayor Swan feels a one lane bridge with a sidewalk would be good with the width kept at around 19. Residents near the bridge who spoke opposing replacing the one lane bridge with a wider bridge, asking to maintain the rural character of the area: Dave Dempsky Arleen Myzyka Maria Sakos Valarie Jonson Ron Kulakowski James Chesterton Beth Stiller Chuck Spirel Jim Cook Tom Bruckner Tori and Jim Martin Claire Tondreau Mr. Goldshore, Esquire Keith McGonical Sharon Levin Mr. Goldshore explained he represents a number of neighbors; it is felt there is a way to accomplish the objectives. This bridge handles 280 cars a day and the question is, is a bridge going to be built for higher vehicle volume. He asked if a vegetative island could be placed in the area that could serve a number of functions, such a slowing down of traffic. John P. Glynn, Director, Roads, Bridges and Engineering stated that Warren County held a public meeting when this was designed to be a larger bridge of 28 and it has been trimmed back. Dave Hickson, Warren County representative, advised his staff came up with a 24 bridge with a 20 cartway and a catwalk. Mr. Glynn advised Warren County won t be presenting this until their July meeting and they are only meeting to discuss this issue. Mr. Melick said the County needs to be consistent with all its bridges. One bridge can t be made so narrow that another bridge gets used more. He congratulated those present concerning the bridge, saying the group has been civil and easy to deal with. Director Karrow confirmed with Mr. Glynn there will be a traffic calming device in New Hampton. Mr. Glynn feels there are a lot of different techniques that can be used. Director Karrow confirmed that Washington Township and Lebanon could weight restrict the bridge which would also keep traffic down. She asked if the County could reduce the speed on the road. Mr. Glynn advised that he could not recommend this as County roads are collector roads. After further discussion, Director Karrow explained nothing can be decided on tonight as Mr. Glynn will be meeting with Warren County on this matter. Mr. Melick stressed to the Townships that they must restrict the bridge weight to deter trucks from using the bridge and to keep traffic down. Mrs. Palladino invited all municipalities to attend the meeting on June 30, 2004 at the Route 12 County Complex to discuss bridges in the municipalities, at 6:30 p.m.

5 CORRESPONDENCE A request was received from the Flemington Fire Department, for permission to use the County Park in the Borough on August 07, 2004, from 1 pm to 9 pm, for a fundraiser. Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Muller seconded a motion granting permission provided a certificate of insurance is provided for the event naming the County as an additional insured. Correspondence was received from Emergency Services, requesting permission to attend the Association of Public Safety Communication Officials, in Montreal, from August 9 to 12, 2004, in the amount of $1, for registration, lodging, airfare and meals. (In compliance with County Policy). Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Muller seconded a motion granting permission for attendance in accordance with the County s policy. A request was received from the Health Department, for permission to attend the National Association of City and County Health Officials, from July 14 to 16, 2004, in the amount of $$2,108 for registration, airfare, lodging and meals, ($802 from the Bio-Terrorism Grant). (In compliance with County Policy). Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Muller seconded a motion granting permission for attendance in accordance with the County s policy. GRANT See Page 6/22/04-5A RESOLVED, Approving a FY2004 Homeland Security Program Grant Award, in the amount of $1,045,752 in State Homeland Security funds and $369,269 of Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Funds to fund equipment, training and exercises not to exceed 3% Administrative costs. Mr. Muller moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded this: See Page 6/22/04-5B RESOLVED, Approving a NJ Transit proposal for inclusion in the Consolidated Job Access and Reverse Commute Grant Application. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MULLER, MR. FUZO, MR. MELICK, MRS. PALLADINO, See Page 6/22/04-5C RESOLVED, Approving Round 5 of the FY2003 Job Access and Reverse Community Contract with New Jersey Transit, federal funding in the amount of $226,500 with a County match of $226,500. See Page 6/22/04-5D RESOLVED, Approving an application for Senior Citizens and Disabled Residents Transportation Assistant Program, in the amount of $434,060 for County FY2005. See Page 6/22/04-5E RESOLVED, Approving the Federal Transit Administration Section 5311/ New Jersey Transit Grant, in the amount of $274,170 for operating funds with a County Match of $91,390.

6 See Page 6/22/04-6A RESOLVED, Approving the renewal of a Health Services Grant, for HIV Counseling and Testing, in the amount of $94,600 in state funds. FARMLAND PRESERVATION Mr. Muller moved and Mrs. Palladino seconded this: See Page 6/22/04-6B RESOLVED, Approving a contract for sale of Development Easement from Peter G.R. Dodds, Block 56, Lot 290, in Delaware Township, (SADC-$122,500, County-$38,750, Township- $38,750.) ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MRS. PALLADINO, MR. MULLER, MR. MELICK, Mr. Muller moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded this: See Page 6/22/04-6C RESOLVED, Approving the final applications, upon the recommendation of the County Agricultural Development Board for 14 applications. Mayor Swan explained she is concerned because 2 farms in Lebanon Township are not being approved. These farms received approval from the County Agriculture Development Board and the State Agriculture Development Board. These farms were in the program before the Highlands bill was created and the Highlands bill is not a law yet. These farms could be lost to development. Nancy Wolf, farm owner informed the Board that she could have sold the farm many times but wanted to keep it as farmland. The farm is an investment to her. She asked the Board to support her application. Clifford Sakel, Christmas Tree Farm owner stated he has been enrolled in the preservation program for 3 years. He questioned if the Highlands bill is going to preserve his farm, which has been in his family since Director Karrow feels there needs to be a discussion now, so that everyone understands the vote. Director Karrow said two weeks ago, at the last Freeholders meeting the Freeholders voted on a farm in Tewksbury Township and the vote was 3 to 2. She and Mr. Muller wanted to move forward but 3 other Freeholders made compelling arguments not to spend taxpayer dollars on property the state is saying there won t be anymore development on. In the Highlands preservation area there can t be development. The Freeholders are now in a position where we are going through tremendous angst on what to do. On December 31, 2004, the open space ballot questions funding Hunterdon County s Open Space and Farmland tax expires in Hunterdon County and the question has to be put back on the ballot. The question is what is the ballot question going to say and where to put taxpayer dollars. Director Karrow state that about 2 hours ago, the Secretary of Agriculture, Charles Kuperus called her and stated that he was upset at the Board of Chosen Freeholders refusal to purchase the Wade Farm without speaking to him first. She had explained that the note vote was unanticipated. He sated to her that he was forwarding her a letter regarding that vote and asked that the Board of Chosen Freeholders purchase other farms in the Highlands Planning area and that he wanted to speak with her and other freeholders. Freeholder Karrow invited Charles Kuperus to the Freeholders Meeting on July 13, 2004 which he hesitated to accept once he understood the discussion would be held in public. Freeholder Karrow read Charles Kuperus letter into the record: Dear Freeholder Director Karrow: Representatives from local government in Hunterdon County, as well as press reports, have indicated that the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders has decided not to pursue the permanent preservation of farmland in the Preservation Area of the Highlands. Please be advised that this course of action would be inconsistent with the spirit and letter of the Highlands Water Protection Act passed by the Legislature. The Highlands Act requires that the Farmland Preservation Program give priority to lands in the Preservation Area, and clearly contemplates compensating landowners for preserving land both in and outside of the Preservation Area. Moreover, the Act provides that landowners will be compensated based on the value of their property prior to the enactment of the Highlands Act. It would be unfortunate if the County determined that farmland owners who wish to preserve their farms will not be fairly compensated as provided for by law. In light of Hunterdon County s long tradition of strong support for farmland preservation, I respectfully urge you to reconsider any action that would withhold county funding for farms in the Preservation Area. In order to assure that landowners are treated fairly, I intend to recommend that the State Agriculture Development Committee amend its funding criteria to prohibit our funding of any preservation efforts by county and municipal governments if their policies are inconsistent with state law. This clearly would have ramifications both within and outside the Preservation Area. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss this issue further. Sincerely, Charles M. Kuperus.

7 Director Karrow interprets this letter to say that the state will no longer participate with Hunterdon County in any farmland preservation in the county. Mrs. Palladino said there was an article in the Star Ledger, Sunday, which wasn t consistent with what the Highlands Act was to be about. It seems this is going to be another Mt. Laurel case. There isn t enough money to go around for the Highlands legislation. It talks about 5 units per 1 acre zoning. Mrs. Palladino stated she would make herself available to anyone who desires to discuss this legislation. The Freeholders have spent much time analyzing this and can t support it. Communities don t want 5 units per acre but it will come down to a legal decision. When you look at a limited amount of money to preserve farmland, there is a problem. She questioned why the County would take money from the taxpayers to stop development where it has already been stopped. Mrs. Wolfe stated her farm has been in the County s preservation program for 4 years and asked the Board to support her application since the legislation is not signed. Director Karrow said the Freeholders begged the legislature to hold off on pursuing the Highlands legislation until the new Highland s Council holds the public hearings on where the core areas will be for the Highlands. Financial reality, is that there is a limited amount of money. Director Karrow said this legislation isn t signed but then she received the letter from Mr. Kuperus that threatens the Freeholder Board. Why should he do that if it isn t a law? Mr. Muller moved the resolution because he supports it and he feels the Freeholders will make a decision on behalf of the County. In good faith people came to pledge their lands. The Freeholders have to honor the agreement for any property. Mr. Melick explained he has a personal interested in this. He owns over 300 acres that may be in the Highlands core area. He stated that he hasn t made any applications for government programs. When this came about on March 29, 2004, he questioned what the taxpayers were getting for their money. It started him thinking about what the County is getting for the Tewksbury Farm because its already preserved. He doesn t see how government can take value away from something but they have. Mr. Melick doesn t feel the state is going to be able to pay for the land in the Highlands. Mr. Fuzo said there are good parts to the Highlands bill and bad parts. Since the County has limited funding available, the County might be able to save a farm that would be developed. He can t support funding for a farm that is in the Highlands preservation area. After further discussion, the Board agreed it would be able to resolve questions on farmland preservation once the County finds out whjere the core areas area. Freeholder Fuzo respects everyone s position because everyone has their opinion. The County has to be able to use taxpayers dollars to get the most benefit. Director Karrow stated the Freeholders will be able to revisit this once it has been determined where the core area and what the legislation is. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MULLER. (NAYS) MR. FUZO, MRS. PALLADINO, MR. MELICK, Mr. Fuzo moved and Mrs. Palladino seconded these: See Page 6/22/04-6D RESOLVED, Approving the Deed of Easement, Grant Agreement and Release of Option Agreements, for the acquisition of the Development Easement from Richard LaFevre and Pamela LaFevre, Block 20, Lot 9, in Holland Township, (SADC-$210,724.82, County-$49,130.79, Township-$55,435.43). See Page 6/22/04-7A RESOLVED, Approving the Deed of Easement and Grant Agreement, for the acquisition of the Development Easement from Silver Bit and Spur Farm (Eggemann), Block 45, Lot 10, in Readington Township, (SADC-$235,298.47, County-$66,668.30, Township-$90,197.34). See Page 6/22/04-7B RESOLVED, Approving the Deed of Easement and Grant Agreement, for the acquisition of the Development Easement from Raymond L. and Nancy E. Fisher, Block 3, Lot 13, in Delaware Township, (SADC-$142,634.70, County-$50,050.26, Township-$55,004.04). See Page 6/22/04-7C RESOLVED, Approving the Deed of Easement, Cost Sharing Agreement and Grant Agreement, for the acquisition of the Development Easement from Alexandria Township, (Lauber) Block 14, Lot 20, Alexandria Township, (SADC-$323,733.28, County-$75,613.76, Township-$75,613.76). See Page 6/22/04-7D RESOLVED, Approving the Deed of Easement, Cost Sharing Agreement and Grant Agreement, for the acquisition of the Development Easement from Alexandria Township (Tucker), Block 10, Lot 11, in Alexandria Township, (SADC-$92,869.57, County-$15,785.22, Township-$15,785.21).

8 See Page 6/22/04-8A RESOLVED, Approving the Deed of Easement, Grant Agreement and Release of Option Agreements, for the acquisition of the Development Easement from Henry Muehlbauer Jr. and Frances Tolley, Block 42, Lot 2, in Franklin Township, (SADC-$724,251.25, County-$205,175.30, Township-$277,658.88). See Page 6/22/04-8B RESOLVED, Approving the Deed of Easement, Cost Sharing Agreement and Grant Agreement, for the acquisition of the Development Easement from Delaware Township, Block 38, Lot 19.01, in Delaware Township, (SADC-$335,071.45, County-$93,813.48, Township-$115,592.57). See Page 6/22/04-8C RESOLVED, Approving the Deed of Easement, Cost Sharing Agreement and Grant Agreement, for the acquisition of the Development Easement from Readington Township (Miller), Block 93, Lot 12, Readington Township, (SADC-$188,664.45, County-$57,816.53, Township-$57,816.52). See Page 6/22/04-8D RESOLVED, Approving the Deed of Easement and Grant Agreement, for the acquisition of the Development Easement from Ri-Arm Corporation, Block 16, Lot 13, in Alexandria Township, (SADC - $183,251.55, County - $49,014.27, Township - $54,754.68). ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MRS. PALLADINO, MR. MULLER, MR. MELICK, Mr. Fuzo moved and Mrs. Palladino seconded this: See Page 6/22/04-8E RESOLVED, Approving the final applications, upon the recommendation of the County Agricultural Development Board for funding 12 applications and not to fund the Sekal and Wolf farms. ROLLCALL: (AYES) (NAY) MR. FUZO, MRS. PALLADINO, MR. MELICK, MR. MULLER. Mr. Melick left the meeting. PROJECT UPDATE Report on various County buildings and projects accepted as written by Frank J. Bell, AIA. And attached to minutes. Mr. Bell reported on the Emergency Services Addition/Renovation the architect would do a fee to provide a schematic plan and cost estimates for two options. The changes would cost around $15,840. George Wagner, Director, Public Safety and Communications asked the Board to support this. Mr. Fuzo asked the time frame for the plans. Mr. Bell said they will be ready by the July 27, 2004 meeting. ROLL CALL: (AYES) (ABSENT) MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER, MRS. PALLADINO, MR. MELICK. Director Karrow left the meeting. ROADS, BRIDGES AND ENGINEERING John P. Glynn, Director, Roads, Bridges and Engineering updated the Board on various County road and bridge projects. Punch list items need to be completed for Route 519, from Milford to Route 631. The right of way parcel map for Routes 579/614 Intersection Improvements and approaches is 90% complete. The property owner has been contacted about right of way. The bonding company is making arrangement to complete the Route 611, South Main Street project. The surface course for Route 579, in Alexandria and Union Townships is complete. The task order for work on Route 610, in Frenchtown Borough should be received in 6 to 8 weeks. The estimated cost is $520,000. Final design features for the Hunterdon County Park in Flemington were reviewed by the Borough. Mr. Glynn needs to talk with the Women s Club and the Borough. The east substructure for Bridge D-388 on Locktown-Flemington Road was removed and construction is commencing. Final plans and specifications for Bridge A-4 on Route 614 have been reviewed, comments were forwarded to the consultant and revisions are being made. An alternate proposal will be developed for pre-cast units. A letter was sent to property owners near Bridge L-4, on Route 513. The bridge will be closed from July 26, through August 16, Right of way documents have been forwarded to property owners for Bridge B-5-W and County Counsel may have to become involved. There are around 3 more days of bridge painting for the 2003 project. The 2004 bridge painting project will be bid on July 8, The cultural resource document needs to be completed for Bridge T-61, in Tewksbury Township. The T-6 bridge on Route 613 will be removed on July 6, 2004.

9 Shop drawings need to be approved for the Pedestrian Bridge on Hamden-Allerton Road. Where to dispose of soil from the Fire School pond is being considered. Bids will be received fro Bridge Q-28 on July 15, Raritan Township approved Scheme B for Case Blvd., which is a traffic signal with 2 left turns. The state is looking for direction from the Board. The Board of Freeholders said they would support the Township with a letter to DOT to advance the scheme. Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Muller seconded a motion supporting Scheme B for Case Blvd. in Raritan Township. Mr. Fuzo confirmed with Mr. Glynn that the state said they had the funds for this project. ROLL CALL: (AYES) (ABSENT) MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER, MR. MELICK, MRS. PALLADINO. Director Karrow returned to the meeting. PURCHASING See Page 6/22/04-9A RESOLVED, Approving Requisition # , with RR Irrigation Company, for the installation of a fully automatic underground sprinkler system, material and equipment for the Heron Glen Golf Course, for Parks and Recreation in the amount of $9,900. Mr. Melick moved and Mr. Muller seconded this: See Page 6/22/04-9B RESOLVED, Approving Requisition # , with Mingolo Precision Products for surveying equipment for Roads, Bridges and Engineering, in the amount of $9,786. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MELICK, MR. MULLER, MR. FUZO, MRS. PALLADINO, See Page 6/22/04-9C RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #HEALTH.1482, with Canon c/o Danka, for a digital copier, for the Health Department, in the amount of $7,112. See Page 6/22/04-9D RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #IT.2043, with Dell Marketing, Inc., for computer equipment, for the Jail, in the amount of $16, See Page 6/22/04-9E RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #IT.2036, with Dell, for computer equipment for the Superintendent of School s Office, in the amount of $8, Mrs. Palladino moved and Mr. Muller seconded this: See Page 6/22/04-9F RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #PROS.4373, for court preparation and testimony, in connection with a case, for the Prosecutor s Office, in the amount of $3,000. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MRS. PALLADINO, MR. MULLER, MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO,

10 Mr. Muller moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded this: See Page 6/22/04-10A RESOLVED, Approving the rejection of a proposal from John Duffy Fuel, Co., for Bid # , to furnish and deliver low sulfur diesel fuel for the County of Hunterdon, as it did not meet the County s specifications. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MULLER, MR. FUZO, MR. MELICK, MRS. PALLADINO, See Page 6/22/04-10B RESOLVED, Authorizing the award of Bid # , to furnish and deliver low sulfur diesel fuel for the County, to Allied Oil LLC, in an amount not to exceed $245, See Page 6/22/04-10C RESOLVED, Authorizing the award of Bid # , to furnish and deliver a Trail King Model TK40RB 20 ton Rollback Trailer and associated equipment, or approved equal to H.A. DeHart & Son, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $27,148. See Page 6/22/04-10D RESOLVED, Approving extending Bid # , for Central Dispatch Services-Consolidated Transportation System, with ATC/VANCOM, for 184 days, amount not to exceed $225,000. See Page 6/22/04-10E RESOLVED, Approving County Quote # , to provide assistance with the N.J. State Plan Cross Acceptance Process, to Banisch Associates, Inc., amount not to exceed $20,000. Mr. Muller moved and Mr. Melick seconded this: See Page 6/22/04-10F RESOLVED, Approving County Quote # , for seven (7) Medium Size, Heavy Duty Transit Style Buses with lift, for Human Services, to American Bus and Coach, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $809,774. ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MULLER, MR. MELICK, MRS. PALLADINO, MR. FUZO, Mr. Melick moved and Mrs. Palladino seconded this: See Page 6/22/04-10G RESOLVED, Approving a change order for County Quote # , with American Bus and Coach, LLC, for a decrease of $15, ] ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MELICK, MRS. PALLADINO, MR. FUZO, MR. MULLER, FOR DISCUSSION Director Karrow asked County Counsel DeSapio to review the Highlands legislation. Hunterdon County and Warren County have discussed exploring filing a joint suit regarding constitutional issues. Mr. DeSapio feels if there is a lawsuit to be brought, it would be prudent to do it with the counties and whatever municipalities want to join into it. Mr. DeSapio cited specific areas in the legislation where the counties will be impacted. He thinks there is enough here to give the County standing.

11 After further discussion, Director Karrow confirmed there is a consensus on the Board to explore getting involved in a lawsuit with the other counties and municipalities involved. There being no further business to come before the Board, Director Karrow adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Denise B. Doolan Clerk of the Board

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