The meeting was called to order by Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. at 7:00 p.m. The Director asked the Clerk to call the roll and the following Freeholders answered to their name:

PRESENT: CREAM, GRECO, NASH, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL, CAPPELLI

The Director stated that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

The Director asked everyone to stand for the National Anthem sung by Sungji Kim, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Lindenwold Boy Scout Troop 121 & Cub Scout Pack 54.

Director Cappelli advised that the County has available, if requested, large print agendas for the visually impaired. The Director explained that if anyone requires one to please see the Clerk of the Board.

Director Cappelli welcomed everyone. The Director said we are very pleased to be here this evening in the Borough of Lindenwold. Director Cappelli said it is the practice of the Freeholders to hold our meetings each month in one of the municipalities outside of the County seat of Camden so that all members of the public will have full access to the meetings of the Board.

PRESENTATION

The Director said as it is our custom to begin the meeting by introducing the Mayor and governing body, he asked Mayor Frank DeLucca, Jr. and Council members to come forward. Director Cappelli said that he is speaking for the entire Board of Freeholders when he says the Borough of Lindenwold is very fortunate to have leaders like Mayor DeLucca and Council members who work so hard. He said this governing body has a long-standing tradition of being aggressive, progressive and creative. The Director said the Mayor has been very active in working with the Mayor’s Association on the project where the County will be expanding the Animal Shelter that the Camden County Board of Freeholders is building. He thanked Mayor DeLucca for his leadership in cooperating with all the Mayors to get the Shelter built. He said this shelter will be big enough to house all the stray animals in Camden County and the municipalities will operate it. He also commended the Mayor and Council on all the development and redevelopment of Lindenwold and thanked them for their hard work. The Director said to the Mayor, we are very proud of what you have been doing here.

Director Cappelli said we are also very proud of the residents of Lindenwold. He said during this past year, the residents were able to recycle 649 tons of paper and 81 tons of commingled glass, metal and plastic and because of that Freeholder Nash is able to bring a recycling rebate check to the Borough of Lindenwold in the amount of $1,031.00.

Director Cappelli said Freeholder Rodriguez has a community development check for Lindenwold in the amount of $89,849.00.

Mayor DeLucca welcomed the Freeholders to Lindenwold. He then introduced his Council members. The Mayor then announced that he became a grandfather for the first time. He said as Mayor, especially now that I am a grandfather, we are very proud of things we have in Lindenwold. He said we are proud of our Scouts and our new high school. He said not only in our high school but in all of our schools, it is not just brick and mortar; it is watching kids of all ethnic backgrounds working together and not arguing. He said we are a diverse town and all of our children continue to get along and work together. Mayor DeLucca said we are “The Heart of Camden County” and that is what we are blessed with!

Director Cappelli said we toured the high school and in particular the Media Room. He said it is amazing and he congratulated everyone involved in it.

GIFT DONATION

Director Cappelli said as we go from town to town, we ask each governing body to give us the name of a non-profit in town deserving of some recognition and what we do is give them a small gift and donation on behalf of the Freeholders. The Director announced that this governing body has chosen the Lindenwold Boy Scout Troop 121. The Director called upon the Troop and Scout Master Ron Hooker to come forward. The Director said Troop 121 was recently chartered and revitalized out of Cub Scout Troop 54. He said they are dedicated to the community and to others. He said this organization is an intricate part of the Borough of Lindenwold. The Director said on behalf of the Board of Freeholders, thank you for all the great work that you do and please accept this small gift as a small token of our appreciation.

Christine Chaffin thanked the Freeholders. She said our purpose is to facilitate leading each other. They have had a resident camp for an entire week. She said it is our pleasure to continue to serve them. Thank you for this acknowledgment.
PROCLAMATION

Freeholder Cream welcomed everyone. Freeholder Cream said I don’t know how many of you have been reading the papers recently and have seen little men in red bringing a lot of publicity to our County and to Camden City. Freeholder Cream said we are very proud tonight to have these gentlemen with us. They were honored by being recognized by the President of the United States. They had the wonderful opportunity to go to the White House and play baseball on the White House lawn. She said the Freeholder Board thought it was very special for us to invite them tonight to come to our Freeholder meeting where we want to acknowledge them and to let them know how very proud we are of them. They have brought national publicity to this County. Freeholder Cream then called Pete Perez, President of the Little League, Coach Luis Neco and Coach Nieves to come forward.

Freeholder Cream said we are also very appreciative of what these gentlemen do for the youth in our City. They volunteer their time to help the little ones and we want to acknowledge that we think that it is a wonderful example that you give to these young people. Freeholder Cream called upon the little men in Red and the one little lady, to come forward.
Freeholder Cream then went on to say that President Bush has an annual program that invites Little Leaguers from all over the country to play t-ball games on the White House lawn. The Freeholder said this year the day was planned with a Latin theme, “The Latin Spirit” and the City of Camden was honored with an invitation to a t-ball team – “The Cramer Hill Red Sox”. She said the President led the crowd in the Little League pledge before the game and he presented them with a baseball with the President’s Seal! The Freeholder said it was an exciting day for these little ones. Freeholder Cream said she is sure they will remember this all the days of their lives. Freeholder Cream said this evening I have Jeffrey Nash our Director of the Parks Department to come down and join me in welcoming these little ones to Lindenwold. The Freeholder asked Freeholder Nash to tell everyone what he is going to do for these Little Leaguers.

Freeholder Nash congratulated the team. He said it must have been very exciting to play baseball in front of the President of the United States. He said and maybe one day, if you work really work, you will be able to play before the Freeholders! Freeholder Nash said this baseball team, as well as some others, play at Von Neida Park and the County will be making improvements on two of the three fields. The County is going to do that for you. He said we are going to try to make those fields as good as the White House Lawn if not maybe better! The Freeholder then announced that there are certificates and a Camden County gift bag for each team member.

Mr. Perez thanked the Freeholders for recognizing the children. He said on behalf of the Cramer Hill Little League and residents of Camden, we thank you for putting an investment for our children in the City. He said we definitely want to improve those Parks so when our children play with surrounding suburb leagues, they won’t feel like somebody has it better than them. We thank you and please keep us in your efforts.

Freeholder Cream said I would like to personally thank the Freeholder Board, especially Jeff Nash, for seeing to it that the Freeholders do something to honor what you did and what the young people did. Thank you very much.

PROCLAMATION

Director Cappelli said this year Camden County has invited volunteers as mentors for children of Camden City. The Director said we partnered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Volunteers of America. He said we have gathered together 250 people mentoring children in Camden City. The Director said tonight we are very honored to have with us two gentlemen who are very active in the community and believe in giving back to the community. One of them is Camden County’s own, Rashad Baker, of the NFL with the Oaklyn Raiders and Rick Purnell. The Director said thanks to Rashad and the NFL, they are getting more and more volunteers to become part of the mentoring effort in Camden County and Camden City. He said those who are mentored receive a great benefit but to those who are doing the mentoring it is a great feeling. To both, gentlemen, the Director said on behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, we want to express our appreciation on the work you are doing for the community. Thank you very much.

Mr. Purnell thanked Director Cappelli and thanked Freeholder Cream and the entire Freeholder Board. He said he would like to encourage everybody to become a mentor.

Mr. Baker thanked Director Cappelli and Freeholder Cream. He said he was truly pleased to receive this Proclamation. He said he is getting sponsors, like Wegman’s and Pepsi to enter the mentoring program. He thanked everyone for their assistance.
COMMUNITY AWARD

Freeholder Rodriguez called upon Brenda Roach and the Public Events Committee to come forward. Freeholder Rodriguez said one of the things that make a community a community is the events that are held throughout the year. She said there are people who work very hard and start planning the next year’s event when this last one is finished. She said they usually get up early on the day of the event and don’t enjoy the event because they are working to make sure it runs smoothly. These are the things that make a community a home! She said the group you see before you tonight make that happen in Lindenwold. Freeholder Rodriguez said we are pleased to honor all of you. She then read the Proclamation.

One the members of the Public Events Committee listed the upcoming events and invited everyone to come out.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Freeholder Nash said every month the Camden County Freeholders honor one of their 2,000 employees for going above and beyond the call of duty. This month we are recognizing someone who goes above and beyond to carry out her duties each year. He called upon Maggi Liebe, Environmental Educator from the Division of Environmental Affairs, and her family to come forward. The Director said the County is known for its great events, some of them are high profile like the flu shot program. However, hundreds of our teachers don’t get publicity, like our Employee of the Month.

The Director said Maggi was born in Tennessee and moved to Camden County in 1992, where she married her husband, Randall and had six children. Freeholder Nash said Maggi was hired by the County to provide watershed education and then received recertification about waste collection, water sanitation to educate thousands of Camden County school children, senior citizens, and garden and corporate groups. Freeholder Nash said Maggi plays an integral role in the production of the County’s Recycler that is sent to every household in Camden County. He said this always has great public feedback. Freeholder Nash said that in 2005, Maggi asked to be considered in a position to do more as a result of her passion for the environment, even though she was already working many hours a week. He said since 2005, she has served as Environmental Educator. He said she started right up with a Nature Program designed in her own style. She is going to be moving into the new environmental center in Maria Greenwald Park. The Freeholder thanked her for all she has done and the personal touch she has given and said that is why the Freeholders are honoring her this evening as Employee of the Month. Congratulations! Freeholder Nash then presented her with a County clock and a savings bond.

Ms. Liebe thanked the Freeholders and her Director, Caren Fishman. She said she also enjoys working with the wonderful employees. Thank you very much!

Caren Fishman said she would like to share one story about Maggi. Ms. Fishman said when Maggi was first appointed as Environmental Educator, she asked me to take a walk with her in the Berlin Park. She said Maggi said to stop walking and she put her hand out and a butterfly flew onto her hand. Ms. Fishman said that she knew Maggi was truly a special person and a lover of the environment.

PROCLAMATION

Director Cappelli called upon members of the 4H Club to come forward. Director Cappelli said the 4H Club offers approaches to new life skills and serves more than 250 youth focusing on human and community development, agriculture and food systems; food, nutrition and health; science literacy and environmental and natural resource systems. The Director said this program provides many exciting ways to introduce young people to new experiences through clubs, such as: Painted Ponies; A Horse of Course; Hoof Beats; Pierson’s Tae Kwon Do; Together We Sew; Prep Club, Yearlings; My Eyes for You; Sharp Shooters; and Sturbridge Explorers. He said they also provide volunteers to work with our young people.

Gerry Leonarski said this is a great job working with young volunteers working with kids. She said it has been very interesting. She said we are very grateful to the Freeholders for giving us this Proclamation. This is the best investment we can make for our youth of tomorrow and the 4H will continue to make their lives better. Each 4H member, who was present, introduced themselves.

PROCLAMATION

Freeholder Greco called upon Ronnie and Pat Golden to come forward. Freeholder Greco said these two individuals are the proud parents of Sean Golden. He said Sean is a graduate of Camden High School and now resides in Houston, Texas. Freeholder Greco said Sean took second in the Vault, tied for third in the Still Rings and tied for eighth in Floor Exercise and he stepped it up even further at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the Wachovia Center, besting himself in all three events, finishing first in the Vault, second in Floor exercise and fifth in the Rings. The Freeholder then read the Proclamation. He congratulated Sean for being such a talented gymnast.

Mrs. Golden thanked the Freeholders for acknowledging Sean. She said when he was little, we didn’t think he was going as far as he did. She said he would flip off the furniture and we just thought he was hyper so we put him in sports. Again, thank you for this honor.

Mr. Golden said that Sean is also a mentor in Texas even though he has a busy schedule. He said I would like to mention that Sean had first place in the Olympic trials. He said we are all very proud of him because no matter where he goes, overseas, he always mentions Camden that is where he came from; his heart is always here! His Dad said that Sean is sorry he couldn’t be here this evening. Mr. Golden said we are very proud to be here for him. He has been a joy to raise. He said, “I thank God for bringing him to us”.

Director Cappelli then proceeded with the agenda.

PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC HEARING – CAMDEN COUNTY COST RECOVERY
ORDINANCE UNDER THE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ACT.

The Director declared the public hearing open to the public. Seeing no one wishing to speak, the Director asked for a motion to close the public portion. Freeholder Greco made a motion to close the public portion with a second by Freeholder Cream and all Freeholders present voted aye to close the pubic hearing.

MINUTES

The Director said the next order of business is the Minutes of our previous meeting and asked for a motion to accept the Minutes as presented. Freeholder Rodriguez made a motion to adopt the Minutes with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

CORRESPONDENCE

The Director then asked the Clerk of the Board if there was any correspondence. The Clerk answered that there was no correspondence.
COMPTROLLER

The Director asked for a motion to adopt the Comptroller’s Report. Deputy Director McDonnell made a motion to adopt the Comptroller’s Report with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

The Director announced that the next portion of this meeting is open to the public for discussion on the Resolutions that the Freeholders are going to be acting upon this evening. He said there will be another public session after the meeting, at which time the public can ask any questions they want regarding the business of the County or anything else they wish to talk about. The Director said that he asks that this portion of the public hearing be limited to the Resolutions that the Freeholders are going to be voting on.

The Director then declared the public hearing open. Seeing no one of the public wishing to speak, he asked for a motion to close the public hearing. Freeholder Nash made a motion to close the public portion with a second by Freeholder Ripa and all Freeholders present voted aye.

The Director said that at our Caucus on Tuesday evening, the Board of Freeholders reviewed the resolutions to be acted upon tonight. He said it was at that time that the Board discussed items to be voted on and we will be voting on resolutions in blocks based on unanimous consent of the Freeholders.

RESOLUTIONS

Resolutions 1 through 4 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Cream with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

1. Resolution authorizing a substitution to provide funds for the provision of repairs to the Hopkins House in the amount of $11,000.00.

2. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings and Operations) and Johnston Communications (State Contract A-42287) for provision of maintenance to telecommunications equipment located in various County departments in an amount not to exceed $46,031.00 – CAF #9900140540 for $19,292.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2009 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

3. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-34) by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings and Operations) and various approved vendors for the provision of copy paper, computer paper and envelopes to various County facilities and municipalities under the Camden County Cooperative Pricing System, System Identifier #57-CCCPS.

4. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings and Operations) and Garrison Architects for the provision of architectural and engineering design services for the proposed modernization and upgrades to the elevator system at the Camden County Hall of Justice, in an amount not to exceed $149,500.00 – CAF #9900140574.

Resolution 5 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Greco with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call:

5. Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 (Bid A-31), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Buildings & Operations) and Levy Construction Company, Inc., for miscellaneous revisions and changes associated with the renovations and upgrades to the LARC School, in the amount of $26,215.36 – CAF #9900140422.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, NASH, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, CAPPELLI
ABSTAIN: MCDONNELL

Resolutions 6 through 8 were adopted upon motion by Freeholder Nash with a second by Freeholder Greco and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

6. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (2nd Yr. option, Bid A-53, 2006), by and between the County of Camden (Library System) and Continental Copy Products, LTD for the provision of copiers at various County libraries.

7. Resolution appointing a member to the Camden County Construction Board of Appeals.

8. Resolution approving personnel actions requested by or on behalf of Freeholder Cream.

Resolution 9 was adopted upon motion made by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call:

9. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the FY’08 Local Lead Project for various roadway safety improvements in the amount of $592,750.00.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, NASH, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL
ABSTAIN: CAPPELLI

Resolutions 10 through 15 were adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Greco with a second by Freeholder Ripa and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

10. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and Grainger, Inc. for the purchase of employee safety items in an amount not to exceed $934.25 – CAF #9900140114.

11. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to the Solicitation of Quotations, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and Garden State Highway Products, Inc. for the purchase of sign materials in an amount not to exceed $3,535.50 – CAF #9900139442.

12. Resolution rejecting Bid B-4 (furnishing and delivery of traffic paint and glass beads to the Charles J. DePalma Complex, Lindenwold) for non-compliance with bid specifications (no BRC), pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-23.2(f).

13. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-35), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and Freedom International Trucks, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) dump trucks with snowplows/spreaders in an amount not to exceed $273,258.00 – CAF #9900140542.

14. Resolution authorizing an award of contract pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and French and Parrello Construction Management services for rehabilitation and construction of the new bridge at State Street and Cooper River in the City of Camden in an amount not to exceed $493,137.73 – CAF #9900140466.

15. Resolution authorizing a Change Order (No. 1 and Final – Bid B-7, 2007), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and Techna Pro Electric, LLC for signalization improvements at Cropwell Road (CR 675) and Rabbit Run, in the Twp. of Cherry Hill for a decrease of $6,606.18.

Resolutions 16 and 17 were adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Nash with a second by Freeholder Greco and on roll call:

16. Resolution authorizing an Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission for the FY’09 Supportive Regional Highway Planning Program (SRHPP) for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

17. Resolution authorizing an Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Works) and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission for the FY’09 Transit Support Program for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, NASH, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL
ABSTAIN: CAPPELLI

Resolution 18 was adopted upon motion by Freeholder Nash with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call:

18. Resolution amending Resolution #13, adopted January 25, 2007 to conform to language required by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, NASH, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL, CAPPELLI
ABSTAIN: RIPA

Resolutions 19 through 41 were adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Greco with a second by Freeholder Ripa and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

19. Resolution authorizing County consent to Ordinance No. 0-08-10 adopted by the Township of Gloucester.

20. Resolution approving personnel actions requested by or on behalf of Freeholder Greco.

21. Resolution authorizing a substitution to provide funds for improvements to Von Nieda Park baseball fields in the amount of $30,000.00.

22. Resolution amending Resolution #29 adopted June 19, 2008 due to typographical errors.

23. Resolution amending Resolution #30 adopted June 19, 2008 due to typographical errors.

24. Resolution amending the Camden County Golf Academy fee schedule to include golf instruction.

25. Resolution authorizing a month to month Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Parks) and CMX for the provision of landscape architect services on a task by task basis, pending reprocurement of these services. CAF #9900140461.

26. Resolution authorizing a Hold Harmless Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Division of Environmental Affairs) and Kenneth Kirkbridge relative to the property known as Block 4901, Lot 20 in the Twp. of Winslow.

27. Resolution approving personnel actions requested by or on behalf of Freeholder Nash.

28. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the Office of the Prosecutor’s Law Enforcement Officers Training and Equipment Fund in the amount of $45,100.00.

29. Resolution authorizing payment, by the County of Camden (Department of Corrections) to Ikon Office Solutions, Inc., for repairs, parts, and supplies for copiers in an amount not to exceed $736.89 – CAF #9900140255, 9900140518, 9900138738.

30. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Corrections) and Behavioral Interventions Inc., (State Contract A-49152) for the purchase of electronic monitoring equipment for the Correctional Facility in the amount of $96,000.00 – CAF #9900140187.

31. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Corrections) and Ray’s Sport Shop, Inc. (State Contract A-67874) for the purchase of employee safety vests in an amount not to exceed $19,780.32 – CAF #9900139942.

32. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Corrections) and Motorola, Inc. (State Contract A-53804) for the purchase of portable radios in an amount not to exceed $72,207.00 – CAF #9900140028.

33. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Corrections) and Institute For Forensic Psychology for the provision of pre-employment testing and evaluation services in the amount of $5,000.00 – CAF #9900140548.

34. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Corrections) and Virtua At Work for the provision of pre-employment medical screening services in the amount of $6,000.00 – CAF #9900140550.

35. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Corrections) and Ship To Shore for the provision of pre-employment drug screening examination services in the amount of exceed $2,500.00 – CAF #9900140569.

36. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Prosecutor) and Frank Mazza & Son, Inc. (State Contract A-65748) for the provision of carpet at 25 North 5th Street in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00 – CAF #9900139829.

37. Resolution authorizing an award of contract pursuant to the Solicitation of Quotations, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and PICS, Inc. for the purchase of a domain registration for the records management web portal in an amount not to exceed $235.00 – CAF #9900139692.

38. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-41), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety, Office of the Fire Marshal) and Transnet Corp., for the provision of a VOIP Phone System at the New Emergency Training Center in an amount not to exceed $29,202.35 – CAF #9900140607.

39. Resolution authorizing an amended Agreement, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Public Safety) and Bach Associates for the provision of additional services relative to soil testing at the new Fire Training Center site in an amount not to exceed $3,548.50 – CAF #9900140421.

40. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (4th Yr. option – Bid A-41), by and between the County of Camden (Youth Center) and Aramark Correctional Services for the provision of food services in the amount of $10.656 per individual commencing September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009. CAF # 9900140154 for $110,000.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2009 temporary and/or permanent budgets.

41. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding, by and between the County of Camden (Office of Emergency Management) and the South Region Health and Senior Services Direct and Indirect Partners to provide medical surgical equipment to all participating healthcare providers.

Resolution 42 was adopted upon motion made by Deputy Director McDonnell with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call:

42. Resolution authorizing the transfer of two (2) battery-operated patrol carts no longer needed for public use by the County of Camden to the Twp. of Pennsauken Fire Department.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL, CAPPELLI
ABSTAIN: NASH

Resolutions 43 through 49 were adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Greco with a second by Freeholder Ripa and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

43. Resolution approving personnel actions requested by or on behalf of Freeholder Ripa.

44. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the Area Plan ’08 Grant in the amount of $1,103,484.00.

45. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the County Environmental Health Act (CEHA) ’08 in the amount of 273,922.00.

46. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the Tuberculosis Health Service ’08 Grant in the amount of $256,325.00.

47. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-36), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Senior and Disabled Services and Senior Citizens United Community Services (SCUCS) for the provision of medical transportation for senior and disabled residents in an amount not to exceed $577,578.00 - CAF #9900140573 for $192,526.00. Balance of funding is contingent upon the availability and appropriation of funds in the 2009 temporary and/or permanent budget.

48. Resolution rejecting Bid A-37, (publication and mailing of Seniors Magazine), due to the lowest bid substantially exceeds the cost estimate for the goods, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2.

49. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals conducted by the Camden County Youth Service Commission, by and between County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) and Soul of Camden, Inc. for the provision of at-risk youth services in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 – CAF #9900140111.

Resolution 50 was adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Ripa with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call:

50. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals conducted by the Camden County Youth Service Commission, by and between County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) and various approved providers for the provision of at-risk youth services in an amount not to exceed $107,000.00 – CAF #’s 9900140159, 9900140160, 9900140161, 9900140162, 9900140163, 9900140164.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, NASH, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL,
ABSTAIN: CAPPELLI

Resolutions 51 through 61 were adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Greco with a second by Freeholder Ripa and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

51. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-39), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services and FFF Enterprises, Inc., for the purchase of influenza vaccine in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 - CAF #9900140578.

52. Resolution authorizing an award of contract (Bid A-40), by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services and Allscripts for the purchase of antibiotics in an amount not to exceed $31,999.76 - CAF #9900140587.

53. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to the Solicitation of Quotations, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Health & Human Services) and Winner Ford, Inc. for the purchase of three (3) vehicles in an amount not to exceed $6,900.00 - $2,300.00/per vehicle buy-out price – CAF #9900140577.

54. Resolution authorizing a Hold Harmless Agreement between the County of Camden and various entities who are owners of facilities to be used by the Camden County Department of Health & Human Services for the County’s 2008 Immunization Program.

55. Resolution authorizing the transfer of one (1) vehicle, no longer needed for use by the County of Camden to the Lindenwold Fire Company, District #1.

56. Resolution authorizing an amendment to the contract, by and between the County of Camden and Community Planning and Advocacy Council (CPAC), to extend the time for development of a web based mental health referral system at no additional cost.

57. Resolution amending Resolution #76 adopted June 19, 2008 due to typographical errors.

58. Resolution amending Resolution #77 adopted June 19, 2008 due to typographical errors.

59. Resolution supporting NJ Assembly Bill 2046 and NJ Senate Bill 1830 to establish a revised funding percentage for the Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program.

60. Resolution appointing a member to the Camden County Local Citizens Advisory Committee on Senior Citizen & Disabled Resident Transportation.

61. Resolution approving personnel actions requested by or on behalf of Freeholder Rodriguez.

Resolution 62 was adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Greco with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call:

62. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the 2007 Camden County Report of Audit.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, NASH, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL
ABSTAIN: RIPA

Resolution 63 was adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Cream with a second by Freeholder Rodriguez and on roll call:

63. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to Solicitations obtained through the County’s Insurance Broker, Commerce Insurance Services, Inc. to Ace Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company and/or Star Insurance Company for the provision of Public Official Liability/Employer Practices Liability Policy and Employed Lawyers Professional Liability Policy in an amount not to exceed $455,000.00 – CAF #9900140581.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL, CAPPELLI
ABSTAIN: NASH

Resolution 64 was adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Nash with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

64. Resolution authorizing payment, by the County of Camden (Superintendent of Elections) to Sequoia Voting Systems Inc., for the annual license fee for WINEDS to program voting machines, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. Funds are available in the 2008 reserve fund.

Resolution 65 was adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Greco with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call:

65. Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding, by and between the County of Camden (Department of Parks) and Coopers Ferry Development Association for a joint landscaping project on the Camden Waterfront, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 – CAF #9900140570.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL
ABSTAIN: NASH, CAPPELLI

Resolution 66 was adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Rodriguez with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call:

66. Resolution authorizing award of contracts (2nd Yr. option), pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden (One Stop) and Volunteers of America for the provision of workplace literacy training for residents of Hope Hall in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00. Funding is contingent upon the passage of a Chapter 159 Resolution.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, NASH, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL
ABSTAIN: CAPPELLI

Resolutions 67 through 73 were adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Greco with a second by Freeholder Ripa and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

67. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the PARIS – Departmental Developmental & Records Management ’08-’09 grant in the amount of $303,600.00.

68. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the PARIS – Microfilming ’08-’09 grant in the amount of $51,900.00.

69. Resolution inserting Chapter 159 funds into the budget for the Workforce Learning Link ’08-’09 program in the amount of $283,161.00.

70. Resolution amending Resolution #40, adopted January 2, 2008 regarding the issuance of Requests For Proposals, for revision of policy and procedures.

71. Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the 4th Year PARIS Grant award in the amount of $355,500.00

72. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, by and between the County of Camden (Division of Information Technology) and DYNTEX (State Contract A-81223), for the purchase of additional licenses and renewal of the existing Symantec Antivirus Licenses, in an amount not to exceed $20,325.00 – CAF #9900140536.

73. Resolution authorizing an award of contract, pursuant to the solicitation of Quotations, by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Clerk) and County Business Systems for the purchase of printers, ribbons, and bar code scanners, in an amount not to exceed $11,985.00 – CAF #9900140287.

Resolution 74 was adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Cream with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell and on roll call:

74. Resolution authorizing an Agreement, pursuant to a Request For Lease, by and between the County of Camden (Office of the Clerk) and Echelon Title, LLC, (Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust “PREIT”), for the provision of a County Store located at the Voorhees Town Center for a period of ten (10) years.

AYE: CREAM, GRECO, RIPA, RODRIGUEZ, MCDONNELL, CAPPELLI
ABSTAIN: NASH

Resolutions 75 through 83 were adopted upon motion made by Freeholder Greco with a second by Freeholder Cream and on roll call, all Freeholders present voted aye.

75. Resolution amending the contract (3rd Yr. option, Bid A-17) by and between the County of Camden (Division of Special Events) and Garrison Printing Co. Inc., for additional changes to the 2008 Parks Program Guide in an amount not to exceed $359.00 – CAF #9900140395.

76. Resolution authorizing award of contracts (2nd Yr. term), pursuant to a publicly advertised Request For Proposals, by and between the County of Camden (One Stop) and various approved vendors for the provision of employment and training services to Workforce Investment Act eligible youth.

77. Resolution authorizing the approval and execution of the Special Initiative & Transportation contract, by and between the County of Camden (One Stop) and the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

78. Resolution authorizing the approval and execution of the Workforce NJ Area Contract ‘PY 2008 funds for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

79. Resolution authorizing the continuation of pension benefits to Stella E. Galasso, widow of Charles M. Galasso, former Sheriff’s Warden, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:10-67.

80. Resolution authorizing settlement with TFG Partners, L.P.

81. Resolution authorizing Auto Liability settlements.

82. Resolution authorizing Workers Compensation settlements

83. Resolution approving personnel actions requested by or on behalf of Freeholder Director Cappelli.

Resolution 84 – No Motion made - the resolution fails.

84. Resolution acknowledging personnel actions requested by or on behalf of constitutional or statutory offices. NO MOTION - FAILS

The Director said that concludes the Resolutions. He then opened the meeting to the public for discussion on any issues.

William Smith addressed the Freeholders regarding discontinuance of the Park Police patrols after midnight at the Marina. Mr. Smith said he has a handicapped son, who he takes out on his boat which is docked at the Marina on the Camden Waterfront. He said he goes down to the Marina at all hours of the night and always sees a Park Police Officer patrolling the area and feels safe. Now, he is concerned about his safety during the early morning hours. He said people are coming back to Camden and he feels as though they are going backwards by eliminating patrols at the Parks after midnight. Mr. Smith then left a copy of a letter he prepared for the Clerk to distribute to the Freeholders.

Director Cappelli responded and said what we did was to eliminate the midnight shift from midnight to 8:00 a.m. and that was based on a study that was conducted by the International Association of Police Chiefs. He said in that study what we wanted is that our midnight police staff was very inefficient in that in essence there were two police officers patrolling our Parks from Camden City all the way down to Winslow. During that time, there were very few incidents that occurred from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. In fact, it was just over three or four incidents per week in all of the Parks and all of them were minor incidents. The Director said, in fact, the incidents that did occur, the first response was not from our Park Police but from the local Police whether it be Camden or Winslow or Haddon Heights or Audubon. He said what we did was eliminate that shift and put those two police officers who were patrolling on shifts during the day and early evening and early part of the night on which there is more activity. He said, frankly, there was very little activity during that shift and it was a very inefficient way to engage our police officers.

The Director reiterated and said there was never a park police officer assigned just at the Marina – there are two police officers patrolling 22 parks from midnight to 8:00 a.m. He said there were police officers driving up and down our highways to different parks from Winslow to Camden. He said in essence there really wasn’t that much coverage from midnight to 8:00 a.m. The Director thanked Mr. Smith for his comments.

Dawn Dreher of Lindenwold addressed the Freeholders and said her daughter is getting married next year and they were very impressed with the Camden County Boathouse. She said we absolutely loved it and we booked it for the reception. She said there is a side area and she had an idea for that spot. She would like the Freeholders to build a Camden County Chapel by the River. She would like the Freeholders to think about that. Freeholder Nash said I love the idea – it would have to be non-denominational. He said that is a great idea. Freeholder Nash asked Ms. Dreher to leave her information and he said he would like to investigate it. He said he didn’t know if it could be done based on Green Acres but I think we should investigate that. He said we have so many weddings; we are booked into 2010. Thank you.

Seeing no other members from the public wishing to speak, Freeholder Ripa made a motion to close the public portion with a second by Deputy Director McDonnell and all Freeholders present voted aye.

The Director then called upon the Freeholders for their comments.

Freeholder Cream thanked the Mayor and Council for making us feel welcome as we drove into the parking lot of the High School because of the wonderful sign that was out there welcoming us. She said we don’t always see a sign like that when we go to the different municipalities. We also want to let you know just by walking in Lindenwold High School, we feel that learning is taking place here. She said we had the opportunity to walk around to the technology area with the Mayor to see the wonderful job that is being done here with the students as far as working in technology is concerned. She urged them to keep up the good work and we have enjoyed our stay here this evening.

Freeholder Nash thanked the Mayor and Council for hosting us this evening and also the Board of Education for providing us with these great facilities. Freeholder Nash said he would like to extend his congratulations to all the men and women who worked at the XPN Festival. He said actually over less than two weeks, we had the July 4th celebration, the Haddon Heights concerts, the Jazz concerts in Camden and also the XPN, they have been working 24-7 and have done an outstanding job. He said to the men and women who work in the Parks Department, thanks for just making those facilities perfect for the residents of Camden County.

Freeholder Ripa said he would like to thank Mayor and Council for their hospitality and also the Board of Education. Freeholder Ripa expressed his congratulations to Mayor DeLucca on the birth of his first grandchild, a little girl! He said he will find that grandchildren are lots more fun than children! The Freeholder thanked all the employees of Camden County for all their hard work. He said he is a regular participant at the Sunset Jazz Series on Tuesday nights and if you haven’t been there, you are really missing a wonderful affair. Again, thank all of you for your hard work in the County.

Freeholder Rodriguez thanked the Mayor and Council for their hospitality and the residents of Lindenwold and Board of Education. She also thanked all the County employees who always do such an exceptional job. Freeholder Rodriguez extended special congratulations to Maggie Liebe. She said she had the pleasure of being on the student side of her presentation. The Freeholder said Maggi does such a phenomenal job. Thank you.

Freeholder Greco thanked the residents of Lindenwold and Mayor and Council for their hospitality. He said this is a very beautiful facility. He thanked everyone for coming and congratulated all the award recipients. Have a good evening.

Deputy Director McDonnell thanked everyone for coming and thanked Mayor and Council. He said we appreciate the use of the facilities and we also thank the Board of Education.

Director Cappelli said he would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Deputy Director McDonnell for his appointment by Governor Corzine to the New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority. The Director said this is a very prestigious appointment for the Deputy Director. The Director then congratulated Freeholder Ripa for his appointment to the South Jersey Transportation Authority. Director Cappelli said he would like to echo what Freeholder Nash said about our folks in Special Events and the Parks. He said it has been a great couple of weeks in Camden County. It started with the 4th of July great show with our sponsorship with WMGK radio station and the XPN Music Festival last weekend which has provided such great press and media for Camden City. The Courier Post and the Inquirer and each of the television news stations in Philadelphia all covered the XPN Music Festival showing what a great City Camden City is and what a great effort it was by our employees and the employees of WXPN for that festival. The Director then thanked all the employees of Camden County for the hard work they do day in and day out on behalf of the residents of Camden County.

There being no further business, the Director asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Freeholder Ripa made a motion to adjourn with a second by Freeholder Cream at 8:05 p.m. and all Freeholders present voted aye.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Szczesniewski
Clerk of the Board