MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2017

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1 58 The Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren met in Regular Session in its offices in the Wayne Dumont, Jr. Administration Building, Belvidere, New Jersey on January 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Director Gardner and upon roll call, the following members were present: Freeholder Jason Sarnoski, Freeholder Edward Smith and Freeholder Richard Gardner. Also attending were County Engineer Bill Gleba, CFO Dan Olshefski, County Counsel Joseph J. Bell and County Administrator Steve Marvin. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Director Gardner. Director Gardner read the following statement: ADEQUATE NOTICE OF THIS MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2017 WAS GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT BY FORWARDING A SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS TO THE WARREN COUNTY CLERK, THE STAR-LEDGER, AND DAILY RECORD AND BY POSTING A COPY THEREOF ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS. FORMAL ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AT THIS MEETING. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED. IN ORDER TO ASSURE FULL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO WISH TO ATTEND THE MEETING SHOULD SUBMIT ANY REQUESTS FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE. On motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, the Minutes of the Reorganization Session held on January 2, 2017 were approved. On motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, the Minutes of the Budget Session held on January 7, 2017 were approved. On motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, the Minutes of the Regular Session held on January 11, 2017 were approved. On motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, the Minutes of the Executive Session held on January 11, 2017 were approved. There were no Public Comments on Agenda Items. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS

2 59 Be and it is hereby resolved that Master Voucher Certificate For Certification / Ratification for Payments No and , dated January 25, 2017, in the amount of $4,375, including payrolls, allowances, bills and investments, is approved subject to the review of the vouchers by the Board of Chosen Freeholders /18/17 $984, /25/17 663, TOTAL $1,647, Medical-January 1/13/17 $1,338, Open Space Wires (Detail Below) 57, TOTAL-OTHER 1,395, Payroll (including fringe) 1/19/17 $1,332, TOTAL 1,332, GRAND TOTAL $4,375, Open Space Wire SADC County Transfers: Date Total Paid Portion Portion Bartha Farm 1/23/17 $182, $125, $57, Open Space Wires $57, Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR A HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT GRANT TO HIRE SUMMER INTERNS IN THE YEAR 2018 FOR THE AMOUNT OF $24, WHEREAS, there are monies available under a Highway Traffic Safety Project Grant with the New Jersey Office of Highway Traffic Safety for Safety Construction and Operational Improvements; and WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the County of Warren to apply for said monies.

3 60 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren that the Director of the Board and the Clerk are hereby authorized to sign any and all documents in order to effectuate the Highway Traffic Safety Project Grant with the New Jersey Office of Highway Traffic Safety to hire summer interns in the amount of $24, for the project period of October 1, 2017 to September 30, Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A FEDERAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (FTA) CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SECTION 5311) TRANSFER OF TITLE AGREEMENT FOR ONE NJ TRANSIT LEASED VEHICLE OPERATED IN THE WARREN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders currently lease and operate this Section 5311 program vehicle from NJ Transit for use in the Warren County Transportation Program as follows: 2011 Ford E450 Supreme 1FDFE4FS4BDB (NJ # ) and; WHEREAS, NJ Transit has notified the County of Warren that this vehicle has exceeded its useful service life requirements and may be transferred to Warren County upon execution of an FTA Capital Assistance Program Transfer for disposition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren does hereby approve the FTA Capital Assistance Program (Section 5311) Transfer of Title Agreement with NJ Transit for this vehicle currently leased to Warren County. Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICES THROUGH THE 17ALWN CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $161,326 NJ DHS FUNDS AND $40,332 REQUIRED COUNTY MATCH FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017; SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

4 61 WHEREAS, the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Disability Services has been designated to administer or supervise the administration of human services programs, as defined in the New Jersey State plans for human services; and WHEREAS, the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Disability Services requests that the Warren County Department of Human Services provide transportation services, in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in the attached contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is authorized to execute the SSBG contract 17ALWN renewal with the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Disability Services for the use of funds for transportation services by the Warren County Department of Human Services in the amount of $161,326 with a required county match of $40,332 for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017; subject to the availability of funds. Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT EASEMENTS WITH THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE MURLAN FARM IN FRELINGHUYSEN, TJALMA II & TJALMA III FARMS IN HARMONY AND SHOEMAKER & SHOEMAKER II FARMS IN WHITE TOWNSHIP WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren has determined that farmland preservation easements on the properties known as the Murlan Farm (Block 301 Lot 6 in Frelinghuysen Township, consisting of approximately 258 acres), the Tjalma II Farm (Block 35 Lots 6, 6.04 & 6.05 in Harmony Township, consisting of approximately acres, the Tjalma III Farm (Block 25 Lot 19 in Harmony Township consisting of approximately acres), the Shoemaker Farm (Block 62 Lots 9.01, 9.02, 20 & p/o 24 in White Township, consisting of approximately acres), and the Shoemaker Farm II (Block 62 Lot 24 (partial) in White Township consisting of approximately 13 acres) and together totaling approximately gross acres ( net), are available for purchase within the requirements of the farmland preservation program; and WHEREAS, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey (TLC-NJ) has obtained a non-profit grant from the State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) and has targeted these farms for preservation using those grant funds; and WHEREAS, TLC-NJ has proposed an agreement with Warren County to participate in the purchase of these development easements; and WHEREAS, The Warren County Agriculture Development Board (WCADB) has approved the purchase of development easements on these properties at its December 15, 2016 meeting; and

5 62 WHEREAS, the purchase of development easements on these properties will encourage the survivability of productive agriculture in Warren County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren that the agreement with TLC-NJ for the purpose of development easements on the following farms is hereby approved as follows: 1) The Murlan Farm (Block 301 Lot 6 in Frelinghuysen Township; approximately net acres) at an easement value not to exceed $4, per acre, with the County to cost share 50% of the acquisition costs of no more than $2, per acre; 2) The Tjalma II Farm (Block 35 Lots 6, 6.04, & 6.05 in Harmony Township; approximately net acres) at an easement value not to exceed $6, per acre, with the County to share 50% of the acquisition costs of no more than $3, per acre; 3) The Tjalma III Farm (Block 25 Lot 19 in Harmony Township approximately net acres) at an easement value not to exceed $5, per acre, with the County to share 50% of the acquisition costs of no more than $2, per acre; 4) The Shoemaker Farm (Block 62 Lots 9.01, 9.02, 20 & p/o 24 in White Township; approximately net acres) at an easement value not to exceed $6, per acre, with the County to share 50% of the acquisition costs of no more than $3, per acre; and 5) The Shoemaker II Farm (Block 62 p/o Lot 24 in White Township; approximately 12 net acres) at an easement value not to exceed $6, per acre, with the County to share 50% of the acquisition costs of no more than $3, per acre; and 6) The County shall share the associated due diligence costs, including but not limited to appraisals, surveys and title fees, at an amount not to exceed $85, The County s total share of the costs is estimated to be $1,364,123. The Freeholder Director or County Administrator is authorized to sign the Agreement with TLNCJ, Assignment of Deed of Easements, and any other documentation necessary for the acquisition of the development easements on the above properties under the terms outlined above. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED adequate funds in the amount totaling $1,364,123 are available in accounts: 1) Murlan , $622,463; 2) Tjalma II , $182,340; 3) Tjalma III , $90,800; 4) Shoemaker , $344,520; 5) Shoemaker II , $39,000. I hereby certify the above to be a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, Mr. Gardner said he was pleased to partner with the Land Conservancy on multiple properties to keep costs down.

6 63 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATION WC1705 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE FOR THE WARREN COUNTY BUILDINGS & GROUNDS DEPARTMENT BE IT RESOLVED that specification WC1705 for elevator maintenance for the Warren County Buildings & Grounds Department is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Purchasing is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the above in The Star Ledger. Funds for this contract will be provided in budget accounts /5029 Buildings Contracted Services, /5029 Buildings & Grounds Annex Contracted Services, /5029 Warren Haven Maintenance Contracted Services. Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATION WC1706 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE BE IT RESOLVED that specification WC1706 for heating and air conditioning maintenance and service is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Purchasing is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the above in The Star Ledger. Funding for this contract will be provided in budget account /5024 Building & Grounds Maintenance Facility Maintenance Repair and Cleaning. I hereby certify the above to be a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION 48-17

7 64 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATION WC1710 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS FOR ALL COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BE IT RESOLVED that specification WC1710 for office supplies and associated products for all Warren County Departments is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Purchasing is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the above in the The Star-Ledger. Funds for this contract will be provided in individual budget accounts in all departments. Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATION WC1711 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR TIRES AND TUBES FOR THE WARREN COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT MOTOR POOL BE IT RESOLVED that specification WC1711 for tires and tubes for the Warren County Road Department Motor pool is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Purchasing is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the above in The Star Ledger. Funds for this contract will be provided in budget account /5100 Motor Pool Program Operating Expenditures. Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATION WC1712 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR LAB WORK AND TESTS FOR THE WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING OFFICE BE IT RESOLVED that specification WC1712 for lab work and tests for the Warren County Public Health Nursing Office is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Purchasing is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the above in The Star Ledger.

8 65 Funds for this contract will be provided in budget accounts /5030 Public Health Nursing Community Health Services, Operating Supplies and /5046 Public Health Nursing Community Health Service T.B. Program. Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATION WC1713 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR RESCUE TASK FORCE EQUIPMENT FOR ACTIVE SHOOTER INCIDENTS FOR THE WARREN COUNTY PROSECUTOR S OFFICE BE IT RESOLVED that specification WC1713 for Rescue Task Force Equipment for Active Shooter Incidents for the Warren County Prosecutor s Office is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Purchasing is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the above in The Star Ledger. Funding for this contract will be provided in grant account F / Homeland Security grant. Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS, BI INC. FOR AN ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEM UNDER NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT #84242 COVERING ELECTRONIC MONITORING FOR THE WARREN COUNTY CORRECTIONAL CENTER IN THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $19, BE IT RESOLVED that the purchasing department is authorized to issue a purchase order for electronic monitoring system for the Warren County Correctional Center and this purchase is hereby awarded to... Behavioral Interventions, BI, Inc., Boulder, Colorado in the amount of... $19, at the prices established under New Jersey State Contract #84242

9 66 Funding for this contract has been provided in budget account /5029 Warren County Correctional Center - Contracted Services. Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT #WC1689 TO OLDCASTLE PRECAST, INC. FOR THE SUPPLY OF REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE FOR A PORTION OF THE FINESVILLE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, COUNTY ROUTE #627, POHATCONG TOWNSHIP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $58, WHEREAS, the County advertised for bids to be received on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 1:30 P.M. for Contract #WC1689 for the Supply of Reinforced Concrete Pipe for a Portion of the Finesville Drainage Improvement Project, County Route #627, Pohatcong Township; and WHEREAS, Oldcastle Precast, Inc. of Williamstown, New Jersey, submitted the lowest responsible and responsive bid of $58, and WHEREAS, the bid does not exceed the County Engineer's estimate for this portion of the project; and WHEREAS, adequate funds have been established in account 0414A and certified by the County Chief Financial Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren do hereby award the contract for the above project to Oldcastle Precast, Inc. in the amount $58, Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #3 FOR CONTRACT #WC1515A WITH ROAD SAFETY SYSTEMS, LLC FOR THE 2015 GUIDE RAIL REPLACEMENT AND ON-CALL REPAIRS ON VARIOUS WARREN COUNTY ROADS FOR A NET DECREASE OF $49, AND A REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $307, WHEREAS Contract #WC1515A was awarded to Road Safety Systems, LLC for the 2015 Guide Rail Replacement and On-Call Repair on Various Warren County Roads in the revised amount of $356,800.00; and

10 67 WHEREAS, as-built quantities for guide rail replacements and repairs associated with the first year of the two year contract resulted in a net decrease of $49,256.75; and WHEREAS, said changes were recommended by the County Engineer; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren do hereby approve change order #3 for the above project with Road Safety Systems, LLC for a net decrease of $49, and a revised contract amount of $307, Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBER TO THE WARREN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren hereby appoints the following individual to the Warren County Transportation Advisory Council: Georgianna Carol Cook Term to expire: 12/31/19 44 Four Corners Road Blairstown, NJ Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY OF WARREN COUNTY WHEREAS, the resolution of the County of Warren, entitled "Resolution Creating the Pollution Control Financing Authority of Warren", adopted August 14, 1974, has become and is fully effective and the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders has filed a certified copy thereof in the Office of the Secretary of State of New Jersey as provided in Section 4 (e) of the New Jersey Industrial Pollution Control Financing Law, and there has been duly created and there is validly existing the Pollution Control Financing Authority of Warren County, a body corporate and politic of the State of New Jersey, pursuant to said New Jersey Industrial Pollution Control Financing Law; and

11 68 WHEREAS, the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders must file with the Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey a resolution reappointing or replacing members of the Authority; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren, as follows: Section 1. The following person is reappointed as a member of the Pollution Control Financing Authority of Warren County to serve for a term expiring on the first day of February of the year set opposite his name: Joseph B. Pryor Term to expire: February 1, 2022 Section 2. A copy of this resolution, duly certified by the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren shall forthwith be filed by said Clerk in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect January 26, Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, Mr. Smith said he appreciated the continued service of Mr. Pryor and welcomed Ms. Cook to the Transportation Advisory Council. Mr. Sarnoski and Mr. Gardner both echoed the sentiment RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING CHRISTOPHER J. PESSOLANO, WARREN COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren desires to appoint a Purchasing Agent pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:9-30; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren that Christopher J. Pessolano is hereby reappointed Purchasing Agent for a term of three (3) years commencing on January 25, 2017 and terminating January 24, Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, RESOLUTION 58-17

12 69 RESOLUTION CREATING A FULL-TIME POSITION OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE, CLASSIFIED AND ABOLISHING A FULL-TIME POSITION OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE BILINGUAL IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH, CLASSIFIED, WITHIN THE WARREN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING BE IT RESOLVED by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders that a full-time position of Public Health Nurse, classified, is created within the Warren County Environmental Health Department, Division of Public Health Nursing for purposes of efficiency and economy and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a full-time position of Public Health Nurse Bilingual in Spanish and English, classified, is hereby abolished. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders that a full-time position of Public Health Nurse is created and established on the salary table for Public Health Nurse as referenced in the agreement between the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Communication Workers of America, AFL-CIO, and made effective immediately. Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, Reports and Comments County Counsel Joe Bell had matters for discussion in Executive Session including those relating to litigation, attorney-client privilege and property acquisition. County Engineer Bill Gleba reported that the recent mild weather allowed for the water company to do some trench work along County Route 629 near Warren Hills High School. There will also be a little disturbance on Route 627 in Pohatcong in the Finesville area for the drainage improvement project. County Planner Dave Dech had no report. County CFO Dan Olshefski said it has been a hectic and busy January in his office. The annual debt and financial statements have been filed and the final Local Finance Notice has been received. He looked forward to finishing up the budget process at the Board s next Budget Meeting. County Administrator Steve Marvin had the customary Vacancy Report regarding which there were no comments or questions.

13 70 On motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, RESCHEDULED THE START TIME OF THE REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 2017 FROM 7:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. AT THE WAYNE DUMONT, JR. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 165 ROUTE 519S, BELVIDERE, NJ. Freeholder Comments Mr. Smith reported on having attended several meetings recently including with the DEP on the Kenco matter. He said there was some good discussion now that there appears to establish value in the calculation for the SADC. He had also met with the Fire Chiefs Association; with Public Works Director Alex Lazorisak regarding identifying Count roads that would be suitable to convert to municipal roads; attended the opening of the Phillipsburg Morris Canal Trail; with the Mosquito Commission regarding a recently solved insurance issue and a kick-off of a drone scholarship program at Warren County Technical School. He said the job opportunities and possibilities regarding the drone program were very exciting. Mr. Gardner engaged Mr. Smith in further discussion regarding the dialog with the DEP on the wetlands. The Roes Island matter has stalled, but Mr. Smith was assured that if a mosquito problem is encountered on the other property under the State s control, the State would treat it. There is a five year management period under the DEP after which time, the property reverts to its natural state. Wetlands mitigation is a federal program. Tax ratables similar to the TDR Program should translate into value for the SADC. Mr. Sarnoski reported that at least twenty people applied to serve on the Opioid and Heroin Task Force. The application period is now ending and the next step is to review resumes and assemble a team. He planned to meet with St. Luke s and Hackettstown Hospitals the following month. Regarding the Economic Development Committee, Contractor Tetra Tech shared the results of their Action Plan Matrix and what they have accomplished so far. He thanked County Planner Dave Dech, County Public Information Officer Art Charlton and a few others for their participation in the process. Mr. Smith asked about the process for selection for the Task Force and how many people were to be appointed. Mr. Sarnoski said it depends. To get things accomplished, he thought there was wisdom in assembling decision makers with influence potential. Mr. Smith said those not selected to serve on the Task Force should be invited to serve on LACADA. Mr. Gardner planned to attend the Annual Reorganization of NJAC later in the week and expected to hit the ground running. One order of business was to see about getting the State to release $2.5 billion in 911 funding. Mr. Marvin pointed out it was already spent even though the money was not theirs to spend.

14 71 Closing Public Comments Carla Mae Weimer said a new VA clinic opened in Newton on January 9 which provides transportation for $1 per trip for primary care and mental health services. If things work out, they hope to add dental, hearing and vision care. Ms. Weimer is pursuing a Criminal Justice Degree at Warren County Community College and advocated for a Blairstown Police Officer she met in her Corrections class who was interested in procuring a canine. She asked the Board for funding and/or acceptance to help stop the flow of drugs. She then talked about not being allowed to declare a major at WCCC because she took advantage of a senior discount and sought the Board s help in an effort to graduate with her class. Mr. Smith thought she must have signed something and should refer back to her loan program. In any event, it did not appear the Freeholders would be able to assist her and suggested contacting the WCCC Board of Trustees. Lastly, Ms. Weimer was seeking an internship with the Prosecutor s Office and asked the Freeholders to put in a good word for her. Liza Thomas of Liberty Township approached the Board seeking its support for the Convention of States movement. She explained it was a means for the states to get together to try to accomplish things like term limits and balanced budget amendments. She said Senator Oroho is co-sponsor of the bill and all 23 rd District Legislators are on board. She asked the Freeholders to write a letter of support to urge Assemblyman Space and Assemblywoman Phoebus to get on board and send word to the other twenty counties. She said eight states already passed legislation. Mr. Smith wondered once power is established, what limits its power and control. He believed the current Constitution provides for many of these matters, but it isn t followed. Mrs. Thomas suggested they check out the website as it is very extensive and addresses matters such as runaway conventions. Stan Prater of JCP&L announced line and substation training coming up at Raritan Valley Community College on February 26. In addition, Warren County Tech Students will be touring JCP&L s training facility. RESOLUTION On motion by Mr. Sarnoski, seconded by Mr. Smith, at 7:41 p.m., the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren at a meeting held on January 25, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PROVIDING FOR A MEETING NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 WHEREAS, the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders is subject to certain requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq., and

15 72 WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12, provides that an Executive Session, not open to the public, may be held for certain specified purposes when authorized by Resolution, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board hereby excludes the public in order to discuss such matters. The general nature of the subjects to be discussed are as follows: (1) Matters Relating to Litigation, Negotiations and Attorney-Client Privilege: Items to be discussed include: Morrissey v. Prosecutor defense and indemnification by State Attorney General and Mobilitie, LLC matter. (2) Matters Relating to Collective Bargaining: Items to be discussed include: Status of labor negotiations with FOP 171, CWA 1071-TASS and Prosecutor negotiating with PBA 331-Detectives. (3) Matters Relating to Purchase, Lease or Acquisition of Real Property: Items to be discussed include: Polaris property s Phase II environmental mitigation-application to Greenwich Land Use Board; purchase of property from Oxford Township for salt shed site and auction of PHNA Building. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board shall disclose to the public, as soon as practicable, the contents of the discussions after the final disposition of the matters discussed. Freeholders of the County of Warren in a meeting held on January 25, On motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, the Board adjourned executive session at 8:36 p.m. and returned to open session. On motion by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, and there being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. ATTESTED TO: