MINUTES JUNE 24, 2015 · 2015-07-23 · MINUTES JUNE 24, 2015. RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS . Be and it is hereby resolved that Master Voucher Certificate For Certification / R atification

358 MINUTES JUNE 24, 2015

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 June 24, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Director Smith and upon roll call, the following members were present: Freeholder Edward Smith, Freeholder Jason Sarnoski and Freeholder Richard Gardner. Also attending were County Engineer William Gleba, CFO Dan Olshefski and County Counsel Joseph J. Bell. County Administrator Steve Marvin was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Director Smith. Director Smith read the following statement: “ADEQUATE NOTICE OF THIS MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2015 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. Gardner, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, the Minutes of the Regular Session held on June 10, 2015 were approved. Recorded Vote: Mr. Gardner yes, Mr. Sarnoski yes, Mr. Smith yes On motion by Mr. Gardner, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, the Minutes of the Executive Session held on June 10, 2015 were approved. Recorded Vote: Mr. Gardner yes, Mr. Sarnoski yes, Mr. Smith yes

PROCLAMATION 384-15 On motion by Mr. Gardner, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, the following proclamation was adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.

PRISONER OF WAR/MISSING IN ACTION AWARENESS WEEK, 16TH ANNIVERSARY, JULY 5-11, 2015

WHEREAS, there were thousands of American prisoners of war and those listed as missing in action as a result of all the wars; and WHEREAS, in Warren County we are committed to remembering all veterans who served their country and those still missing in action and prisoners of war; and WHEREAS, in our efforts to maintain peace and oppose all aggressive acts against our freedoms, we hope that this event will serve as a reminder of our country's heritage and for those whose lives were given in pursuit of democracy; and


WHEREAS, this event will remind everyone of the personal sacrifices made by war veterans so that generations of American citizens could and can continue to enjoy our country's freedoms. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in recognition of the 16TH ANNIVERSARY of the important work performed by NEW JERSEY CHAPTER III OF ROLLING THUNDER, INC. in their quest to publicize the POW/MIA issue to educate the public that many American prisoners of war were left behind after all past wars; and to help correct the past; and to protect future veterans from being left behind, should they become Prisoners of War/Missing in Action; and are committed to helping disabled veterans from all wars. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren does hereby proclaim the week of July 5- July 11, 2015 as PRISONER OF WAR/MISSING IN ACTION AWARENESS WEEK. I hereby certify the above to be a true copy of a proclamation adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.

Steve Marvin, Clerk of the Board Recorded Vote: Mr. Gardner yes, Mr. Sarnoski yes, Mr. Smith yes Mr. Sarnoski thanked Rolling Thunder for its efforts to keep POW/MIA matters in the forefront. The organization does a great job of ensuring that those who have gone off to war are going to be remembered no matter where they are. Their memories are kept alive no matter what. Mr. Gardner thought this recognition was fundamentally important to provide peace of mind and solace to families and loved ones of POW/MIAs. Mr. Smith associated thoughts of POW/MIA issues with the Vietnam era though they are not unique to that conflict. Diane Malanga of Rolling Thunder said she was grateful to the Freeholders for the proclamation and their support. She said the numbers of POW/MIA are coming down, but 58,000 are still missing. A Rolling Thunder ride was to take place on July 5, eventually ending at the Warren County War Memorial at 1:00 p.m. with a ceremony. The new president of Rolling Thunder also spoke, noting there has been a bit of a changing of the guard at the chapter level and he thanked the Freeholders and community for their support as well. Public Comments (Agenda Items Only) Tammy Kelson of Bangor, PA inquired about the Personnel resolutions, asking if any of the positions were open to new applicants. She was told no; one person left and there was some restructuring among existing employees in the Department of Public Safety.

RESOLUTION 385-15 On motion by Mr. Sarnoski, seconded by Mr. Gardner, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.


RESOLUTION TO PAY BILLS

Be and it is hereby resolved that Master Voucher Certificate For Certification / Ratification for Payments No. 2015-23 and 2015-24, dated June 24, 2015, in the amount of $3,912,095.24 including payrolls, allowances, bills and investments, is approved subject to the review of the vouchers by the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

2015-23 6/17/15 $ 581,320.652015-24 6/24/15 405,176.70

TOTAL $986,497.35

Medical-June 6/12/15 $ 1,403,391.65TOTAL WIRE TRANSFERS 1,403,391.65

Payroll (including Fringe) 6/10/15 $ 1,522,206.24Subsistence 6/10/15 0.00

TOTAL 1,522,206.24

GRAND TOTAL $3,912,095.24

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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.

Steve Marvin, Clerk of the Board Recorded Vote: Mr. Gardner yes, Mr. Sarnoski yes, Mr. Smith yes

RESOLUTION 386-15 On motion by Mr. Gardner, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.

INSERTION INTO THE 2015 BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF WARREN IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,834.00 FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION

OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, MEGAN’S LAW ENFORCEMENT

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A-:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been available by Law and the amount thereof was not determined at the adoption of the Budget; and WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of appropriation for equal amount. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Warren request the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the year 2015 in the sum of $ 4,834.00, which item is now available from the State of New Jersey, Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, Megan’s Law Enforcement.


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a like sum of $ 4,834.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated under caption: “UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS OFF-SET BY REVENUES” State of New Jersey, Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, Megan’s Law Enforcement (Administered by the Prosecutor’s Dept.) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above is the result of the approval by the State of New Jersey, Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE,

DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

WHEREAS, the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office wishes to apply for funding for a project under the Federal Grant Program, and WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren has reviewed the accompanying application and has approved said request, and WHEREAS, the project is a joint effort between the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office for the purpose described in the application; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren that: 1. As a matter of public policy the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office wishes to participate to the fullest extent possible with the Department of Law and Public Safety. 2. The Attorney General will receive funds on behalf of the applicant. 3. The Division of Criminal Justice shall be responsible for the receipt and review of the applications for said funds. 4. The Division of Criminal Justice shall initiate allocations to each applicant as authorized. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.




RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION

TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ACT FUNDING OF $10,482 FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015

WHEREAS, The County Environmental Health Act (CEHA), NJSA 26:3A2-21 et.seq.

authorizes county departments of health to conduct comprehensive environmental health services in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP); and

WHEREAS, the CEHA has enhances environmental health services in Warren County by providing State funding and technical assistance to the Warren County Health Department since 1985; and

WHEREAS, CEHA grant funds up to $10,482 are available to the County of Warren for fiscal year 2015 (January 1, 2015- June 30, 2015);

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders authorizes the Health Officer to make application for calendar year 2015 CEHA funding and if accepted, to execute a CEHA grant agreement with the NJDEP in an amount of $10,482, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders agrees to provide in-kind matching funds up to $10,482, pursuant to the match requirements of the grant; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders authorizes the Freeholder Director to execute the NJDEP Governing Body Resolution as required to validate the application. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.


RESOLUTION 389-15 On motion by Mr. Sarnoski, seconded by Mr. Gardner, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren at a meeting held on June 24, 2015. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION

TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ACT FUNDING OF UP TO $200,000 FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 2016

WHEREAS, The County Environmental Health Act (CEHA), NJSA 26:3A2-21 et.seq.

authorizes county departments of health to conduct comprehensive environmental health services in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP); and

WHEREAS, the CEHA has enhances environmental health services in Warren County by providing State funding and technical assistance to the Warren County Health Department since 1985; and

WHEREAS, CEHA grant funds up to $200,000 are available to the County of Warren for state fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015- June 30, 2016);


NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Warren County Board of Chosen

Freeholders authorizes the Health Officer to make application for state fiscal year 2016 CEHA funding and if accepted, to execute a CEHA grant agreement with the NJDEP in an amount up to $200,000, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders agrees to provide in-kind matching funds up to $200,000, pursuant to the match requirements of the grant; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders authorizes the Freeholder Director to execute the NJDEP Governing Body Resolution as required to validate the application. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR OF BOARD TO EXECUTE THE ROUND 1 NEW JERSEY JOB ACCESS REVERSE COMMUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY TRANSIT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $20,000 ($10,000 IN TIF/DHS FUNDS AND $10,000 IN ANTICIPATED COUNTY

MATCHING FUNDS); SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

WHEREAS, NJ Transit Corporation has made available to the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders a New Jersey JARC grant in the total amount of $20,000 ($10,000 in TIF/DHS funds, and $10,000 anticipated county matching funds); and WHEREAS, the county match is available through an appropriation in the 2015 county budget account # 02MATCH 5029; and WHEREAS, the JARC funds are available for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2106. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders that the Director of the Board is authorized to execute the Round 1 NJ JARC grant agreement with New Jersey Transit for $20,000, $10,000 in TIF/DHS funds, and $10,000 anticipated county matching funds; funds subject to availability for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.




RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES – DIVISION OF AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES AND THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES REGARDING THE CLAIMING OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS UNDER THE NEW JERSEY MEDICAID PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the NJ Department of Human Services - Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services is the single State agency responsible for administering New Jersey’s medical assistance programs in accordance with 42 U.S.C. §1396a(a)(5); N.J.S.A. 30:4D-5 and N.J.S.A. 30:4J-10; and WHEREAS, the NJ Department of Human Services has assumed responsibility as the single State Unit on Aging under the Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq, and the NJ Division of Aging Services is the administering agency responsible for the comprehensive planning and coordination of programs and services for older persons in New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the NJ Division of Aging Services has designated the Warren County Division of Aging & Disability Services as the Area Agency on Aging for the County of Warren; and WHEREAS, the Medicaid application process for the aged and persons with disabilities who are in need of benefits based on a nursing home level of care is comprised of two components, namely clinical eligibility and financial eligibility; and WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding has been crafted to satisfy Federal and State requirements regarding the ability to secure Medicaid Federal Financial Participation for administrative costs incurred by the Warren County Division of Aging & Disability Services; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren is authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the New Jersey Department of Human Services and the Warren County Department of Human Services – Division of Aging & Disability Services memorializing each party’s responsibilities in regard to Medicaid claiming. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.


RESOLUTION 392-15 On motion by Mr. Sarnoski, seconded by Mr. Gardner, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren at a meeting held on June 24, 2015. RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A DEVELOPMENT EASEMENT ON THE

THOMPSON FARM, BLOCK 67, LOT 16 IN WHITE TOWNSHIP CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 36.34 (3%+) ACRES

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren has determined

that the property known as the Thompson Farm, owned by Perie Thomas Thompson, located on Block 67 Lot 16 in White Township, consisting of approximately 36.34 acres, has available for purchase a development easement in accordance with the requirements of the farmland preservation program; and


WHEREAS, final approval for the purchase of development rights on this farm has been

granted by resolution from the Warren County Agricultural Development Board at its June 18, 2015 meeting and preliminary approval of the purchase by the SADC is dependent upon that approval and the approval of this Board; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 2:76-17.9A(b) on August 6, 2014 it was determined by the State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) that the application for the sale of a development easement was complete and accurate and satisfied the criteria contained in N.J.A.C. 2:76-17A.9(a); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 2:76-17A.11, on January 22, 2015 the State Agricultural Development Committee has certified a development easement value of $3,600 per acre based on zoning and environmental regulations in place as of 1/1/04 and $3,600 per acre based on zoning and environmental regulations in place as of the current valuation date of June 28, 2014 with an estimated total value of $130,824; and

WHEREAS, the property is part of the approved Warren County Planning Incentive Grant Application and is funded by the Warren County Open Space, Farmland, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund; and

WHEREAS, the tract would encourage the survivability of production agriculture in White Township, and said tract falls within a predetermined County Agricultural Development Area and is in the West Project Area and property is located in the Highlands Planning Area; and

WHEREAS, on June 11, 2015, the White Township Committee voted by resolution to approve the owner’s application for sale of the development easement, but is not participating financially in the easement purchase; and WHEREAS, the purchase of the development easement on the property will encourage the survivability of the productive agriculture in White Township and Warren County; and WHEREAS, preliminary approval for the purchase of development rights on this farm has been granted by the State Agricultural Development Committee; and WHEREAS, the SADC is expected to grant final approval for funding amount on said application at its September 24, 2015 meeting; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost share break down including a 3% buffering for final surveyed acres is as follows: Cost share based on 36.34 acres (+3%):

Total SADC $93,030.40 – 71.11% ($2,560/acre) Warren County $37,793.60 – 28.89% ($1,040/acre) Total Easement Purchase $130,824.00 ($3,600/acre)

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 2:76-17A.15, the County shall hold the development easement since the County is providing funding for the preservation of the farm; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren as follows:


1. The Board hereby grants permission for the purchase of the development easement on the above described property based on an easement value of $3,600 per acre as certified by the State Agricultural Development Committee (SADC). Cost to be shared with the SADC as follows: SADC $2,560 per acre, Warren County $1,040 per acre. 2. This approval includes the following conditions a. One existing barn on premises b. No existing agriculture labor housing on premises c. One severable exception of 5 acres around two single family dwellings and farm building on Southwest Corner of lot for possible future commercial use and shall be limited to 2 residential units d. No Residual Dwelling Site Opportunities (RDSO’s) e. No preexisting non-agricultural uses on premises f. Access easements to be determined by title search g. No proposed trails h. SADC funding from Base grant, competitive round or both i. Warren County is requesting SADC funding for a 3% buffer on the final surveyed acreage 3. The County’s share in regard to the purchase of said easement is estimated at $37,793.60. The Freeholder Director or Administrator of Warren County is authorized to sign the Deed of Easement, the Cost Share Agreement, and any and all documents necessary for the acquisition of the development easement on the above property in the Township of White, County of Warren, State of New Jersey under the terms outlined above.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the SADC's cost share grant to the County for the purchase of a development easement on the approved application shall be based on the final surveyed acreage of the premises adjusted for proposed road rights-of-way, other rights-of-way or easements as determined by the SADC, streams or water bodies on the boundaries of the premises as identified in Policy P-3-B Supplement and for residual dwelling site opportunities allocated pursuant to Policy P-19-A; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that adequate funds for the purchase price funding in the amount of $37,793.60 in account #03895-5067-8951509-5067 have been certified by the Chief Financial Officer.



RESOLUTION 393-15 On motion by Mr. Sarnoski, seconded by Mr. Gardner, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren at a meeting held on June 24, 2015. RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A DEVELOPMENT EASEMENT ON THE

RLL ENTERPRISES, INC. FARM, BLOCK 51, LOT 4 IN FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 49.62 (3%+) ACRES


WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren has determined that the property known as the RLL Enterprises, Inc. Farm, owned by Robert L. Leyburn and Anna Mae Leyburn located on Block 51 Lot 4 in Franklin Township, consisting of approximately 49.62 acres, has available for purchase a development easement in accordance with the requirements of the farmland preservation program; and

WHEREAS, final approval for the purchase of development rights on this farm has been granted by resolution from the Warren County Agricultural Development Board at its June 18, 2015 meeting and preliminary approval of the purchase by the SADC is dependent upon that approval and the approval of this Board; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 2:76-17.9A(b) on December 3, 2014 it was determined by the State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) that the application for the sale of a development easement was complete and accurate and satisfied the criteria contained in N.J.A.C. 2:76-17A.9(a); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 2:76-17A.11, on April 24, 2015 the State Agricultural Development Committee has certified a development easement value of $7,600 per acre based on zoning and environmental regulations in place as of 1/1/04 and $7,600 per acre based on zoning and environmental regulations in place as of the current valuation date of June 28, 2014 with an estimated total value of $377,112; and

WHEREAS, the property is part of the approved Warren County Planning Incentive Grant Application and is funded by the Warren County Open Space, Farmland, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund; and

WHEREAS, the tract would encourage the survivability of production agriculture in Franklin Township, and said tract falls within a predetermined County Agricultural Development Area and is in the Southeast Project Area and property is located in the Highlands Planning Area; and

WHEREAS, on July 6, 2015, the Franklin Township Committee is expected to vote by resolution to approve the owner’s application for sale of the development easement, but is not participating financially in the easement purchase; and WHEREAS, the purchase of the development easement on the property will encourage the survivability of the productive agriculture in Franklin Township and Warren County; and WHEREAS, preliminary approval for the purchase of development rights on this farm has been granted by the State Agricultural Development Committee; and WHEREAS, the SADC is expected to grant final approval for funding amount on said application at its September 24, 2015 meeting; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost share break down including a 3% buffering for final surveyed acres is as follows: Cost share based on 49.62 acres (+3%):

Total SADC $233,214 – 61.84% ($4,700/acre) Warren County $143,898 – 38.16% ($2,900/acre) Total Easement Purchase $377,112 ($7,600/acre)


WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 2:76-17A.15, the County shall hold the development

easement since the County is providing funding for the preservation of the farm; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren as follows: 1. The Board hereby grants permission for the purchase of the development easement on the above described property based on an easement value of $7,600 per acre as certified by the State Agricultural Development Committee (SADC). Cost to be shared with the SADC as follows: SADC $4,700 per acre, Warren County $2,900 per acre. 2. This approval includes the following conditions a. No existing buildings on premises b. No existing agriculture labor housing on premises c. One non-severable exception of 2.5 acres for future single family residence restricted to one residential unit d. No Residual Dwelling Site Opportunities (RDSO’s) e. No preexisting non-agricultural uses on premises f. Access easements to be determined by title search g. No proposed trails h. SADC funding from Base grant, competitive round or both i. Warren County is requesting SADC funding for a 3% buffer on the final surveyed acreage 3. The County’s share in regard to the purchase of said easement is estimated at $143,898. The Freeholder Director or Administrator of Warren County is authorized to sign the Deed of Easement, the Cost Share Agreement, and any and all documents necessary for the acquisition of the development easement on the above property in the Township of Franklin, County of Warren, State of New Jersey under the terms outlined above.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the SADC's cost share grant to the County for the purchase of a development easement on the approved application shall be based on the final surveyed acreage of the premises adjusted for proposed road rights-of-way, other rights-of-way or easements as determined by the SADC, streams or water bodies on the boundaries of the premises as identified in Policy P-3-B Supplement and for residual dwelling site opportunities allocated pursuant to Policy P-19-A; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that adequate funds for the purchase price funding in the amount of $143,898 in account #03895-5067-8951508-5067 have been certified by the Chief Financial Officer.





RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE WARREN COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN THROUGH

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION TO RECOGNIZE THE CHANGE IN NAME OF THE COVANTA WARREN ENERGY FACILITY

WHEREAS, Covanta Warren Energy is referenced in the Warren County Solid Waste Management Plan as the operator of the Resource Recovery Facility; and WHEREAS, Covanta had changed its name from Covanta Warren Energy Resource Co. LP to Covanta Warren Energy Resource Co. LLC; and WHEREAS, Covanta has applied to renew its solid waste permit under the Covanta Warren Energy Resource Co. LLC name; and WHEREAS, according to a letter dated April 21, 2015 from Covanta Warren Energy Resource Co., and confirmed in an email from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the County must amend its Solid Waste Management Plan by Administrative Action to reflect the name change before the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection may renew Covanta’s solid waste permit; and WHEREAS, the Warren County Solid Waste Advisory Council reviewed Covanta’s letter and request at its June 4, 2015 meeting and has no objection to the name change. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chosen Freeholders hereby amends the Warren County Solid Management Plan to acknowledge and reflect Covanta Warren Energy facility name change from Covanta Warren Energy Resource Co. LP. to Covanta Warren Energy Resource Co. LLC. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE $1,149,000 TOWARDS COMPLETION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE ALONG THE

MORRIS CANAL GREENWAY

WHEREAS, Warren County has, for over two decades, worked with other municipalities, government agencies, and non-profit organizations in northern New Jersey as a part of the “Morris Canal Greenway,” by acquiring and conserving properties along the path of the former Morris Canal, to provide environmental benefits, historic preservation, cultural resources, and public outdoor recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, Pechiney Plastic Packaging, Inc.(“PPPI”) is a party to a Consent Decree with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), which has been entered in two related actions in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey; and


WHEREAS, under the terms of the Consent Decree, PPPI has committed to perform a Supplemental Environmental Project (“SEP”), specifically the Warren County Morris Canal Greenway Preservation and Enhancement Project as described in the Consent Decree; and WHEREAS, staff of the Warren County Department of Land Preservation (the “Department”) and counsel for PPPI collaborated to develop the SEP, based on preexisting plans and work done by the Department, in order to further Warren County’s longstanding and ongoing contributions to the broader Morris Canal Greenway endeavor; and WHEREAS, the PPPI Project Agreement (“Agreement”) shall specifically provide Warren County with $1,149,000.00; to i) acquire specific parcels for purposes of the Morris Canal Greenway in Greenwich Township; ii) preserve in perpetuity two parcels as open space; iii) restore native meadowlands and wildlife habitat thereon; iv) create a conservation and trail easement on a third parcel; and v) install related improvements to facilitate and enhance the environmental benefits and public recreational use of these parcels; and WHEREAS, the Agreement will also facilitate the preservation of over 300 additional acres of adjoining productive farmland; and WHEREAS, Department staff and counsel for PPPI further collaborated to identify and develop a SEP and Agreement acceptable to EPA and the United States Department of Justice; and WHEREAS, PPPI and Warren County seek to enter into the Agreement whereby Warren County will, among other things, utilize monies provided by PPPI to implement specific components of the SEP; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders have reviewed the Project Agreement with Pechiney Plastic Packaging, Inc. and hereby authorize the Freeholder Director to execute said Agreement. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.


RESOLUTION 396-15 On motion by Mr. Gardner, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren at a meeting held on June 24, 2015. RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATION WC1554 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE

FOR BIDS FOR ROCKSALT FOR THE WARREN COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT

BE IT RESOLVED that specification WC1554 for rocksalt for the Warren County Road 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. Funding for this contract will be provided in budget account 012900/5125 – Road Department M & R Materials.




RESOLUTION 397-15 On motion by Mr. Gardner, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren at a meeting held on June 24, 2015. RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATION WC1555 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR ANTI-ICING & DEICING FLUID FOR THE WARREN COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT

BE IT RESOLVED that specification WC1555 for anti-icing & deicing fluid for the Warren County Road 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. Funding for this contract will be provided in budget account 012900/5125 – Road Department M & R Materials. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.


RESOLUTION 398-15 On motion by Mr. Gardner, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren at a meeting held on June 24, 2015. RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATION WC1556 AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE

FOR BIDS FOR LUMBER FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS

BE IT RESOLVED that specification WC1556 for lumber for various 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 Star-Ledger. Funding for this contract will be provided in various department budget accounts. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.




RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT MODIFICATION #2 FOR CONTRACT #WC0870FO-7 WITH KUPPER, LLC FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE ON COUNTY BRIDGE #16005/1401189, OLD TURNPIKE ROAD OVER THE MUSCONETCONG RIVER,

MANSFIELD/WASHINGTON, WARREN/MORRIS COUNTIES FOR A NET INCREASE OF $22,700.00 AND A REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $134,946.00

WHEREAS, Kupper, LLC was awarded a contract for Engineering Services for the Reconstruction of the Superstructure of County Bridge #16005/1401189, Old Turnpike Road over the Musconetcong River, Mansfield/Washington Townships in the revised contract amount of $112,246.00; and

WHEREAS, this contract was awarded in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, as a fair and open contract; and

WHEREAS, construction support services are needed for Inter-County Bridge #16005/1401189 for a net increase of $22,700.00; (Morris County to reimburse Warren County for 50% of revised contract amount); and

WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in accounts 0413A305 5064 and certified by the County Chief Financial Officer. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren in the State of New Jersey as follows: 1. Hereby approve Contract Modification #2 for the above project for a net increase of $22,700.00 and a revised contract amount of $134,946.00. 2. The Director is hereby authorized to execute said letter of agreement by signing same. 3. A notice of this action shall be published in the Star Ledger. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT MODIFICATION #1 FOR CONTRACT #WC1081FO-6 WITH JOHNSON, MIRMIRAN & THOMPSON, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE

REHABILITATION OF WARREN COUNTY CULVERT #15017, COUNTY ROUTE #519 OVER THE LOPATCONG CREEK (AT RAILROAD UNDERPASS), LOPATCONG TOWNSHIP FOR A NET INCREASE

OF $99,000.00 AND A REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $159,400.00

WHEREAS, Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. was awarded a contract for Engineering Services for the Rehabilitation of Warren County Culvert #15017, County Route #519 over the Lopatcong Creek, (at Railroad Underpass) Lopatcong Township in the amount of $60,400.00; and

WHEREAS, this contract was awarded in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, as a fair and open contract; and


WHEREAS, the structure has been reclassified as a bridge, its current status is

structurally deficient and needs significant reconstruction requiring design and permitting for a net increase of $99,000.00; and

WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in account 0412A301 5064 and certified by the County Chief Financial Officer. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren in the State of New Jersey as follows: 1. Hereby approve Contract Modification #1 for the above project for a net increase of $99,000.00 and a revised contract amount of $159,400.00. 2. The Director is hereby authorized to execute said letter of agreement by signing same. 3. A notice of this action shall be published in the Star Ledger. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT #WC1514FO-4 TO CHERRY, WEBER & ASSOCIATES FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF INTERCOUNTY BRIDGE

#16005/1401189, OLD TURNPIKE ROAD OVER THE MUSCONETCONG RIVER, MANSFIELD/WASHINGTON TOWNSHIPS, WARREN/MORRIS COUNTIES IN THE CONTRACT

AMOUNT OF $80,000.00 (WARREN COUNTY’S SHARE $40,000.00)

WHEREAS, the County requested proposals to be received on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 for Contract #WC1514FO for Construction Phase Engineering/Inspection Services; and WHEREAS, inspection services are needed for the above project; and WHEREAS, this contract is awarded in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, as a fair and open contract; and

WHEREAS, the proposal submitted by Cherry, Weber & Associates meets the needs of the program, price and other factors considered in the amount of $80,000.00.00 (Warren County’s Share $40,000.00 and Morris County’s Share $40,000.00), and

WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in accounts S41655442 5064 and certified by the County Chief Financial Officer. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren in the State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The agreement between the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren and Cherry, Weber & Associates of Phillipsburg, N.J. for professional services for the above project in the amount of $80,000.00 (Warren County’s Share $40,000.00), currently on file in the Office of the County Engineer, be made a part of this resolution by reference and approved and entered into by the Board on behalf of the County of Warren.


2. The Director is hereby authorized to execute said letter of agreement by signing same. 3. A notice of this action shall be published in the Star Ledger.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the award shall be subject to final concurrence by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT #WC1540 TO THE G MEYER GROUP, INC. FOR THE 2015 WARREN COUNTY BRIDGE PAINTING PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,803.00

WHEREAS, the County advertised for bids to be received on Wednesday, June 17, 2015

at 11:00 A.M. for Contract #WC1540 for the 2015 Warren County Bridge Painting Program; and WHEREAS, The G Meyer Group, Inc. of Bradley Beach, New Jersey submitted the lowest

responsible and responsive bid of $167,803.00; and WHEREAS, the bid does not exceed the Engineer's estimate for the project; and WHEREAS, adequate funds have been established in accounts 0412A309 5064,

0414A305 5064 and 0415A305 5064 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 The G Meyer Group, Inc. in the amount $167,803.00. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION RE: AWARD OF CONTRACT WC1538 FOR THE WARREN COUNTY COURT HOUSE BOILER REMOVAL PROJECT FOR THE WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO

LESCO SERVICES, INC. IN THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $29,000.00

BE IT RESOLVED that contract WC1538 for the Warren County Courthouse Boiler Removal Project for the Warren County Department of Public works is hereby awarded to . . . Lesco Services, Inc., Wallington, New Jersey in the amount of . . . not to exceed $29,000.00 as per their bid submitted . . . June 17, 2015


and reviewed and recommended by the Director of Purchasing as the lowest responsible and responsive bid received. Funds for this contract are provided in capital account 0415A502/5062 – Courthouse Boiler Replacement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders be authorized and directed to execute the necessary contract. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION RE: AWARD OF CONTRACT WC1544 FOR ONE 2016 FORD GLAVAL ENTOURAGE TWENTY PASSENGER BUS WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS AND WHEELCHAIR POSITIONS FOR THE PARATRANSIT PROGRAM IN THE WARREN COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO

WOLFINGTON BODY COMPANY, INC. IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $101,813.00

BE IT RESOLVED that contract WC1544 for one 2016 Ford Glaval Entourage Twenty Passenger Bus with Wheelchair Lifts and Wheelchair positions for the Paratransit Program in the Warren County Human Services Department is hereby awarded to . . . Wolfington Body Company, Inc., Mt. Holly, New Jersey in the contract amount of . . . $101,813.00 as per their bid submitted . . . June 17, 2015 and reviewed and recommended by the Director of Purchasing as the lowest responsible and responsive bid received. Funds for this contract are provided in capital accounts 0409A607/5050 – Minibus w/lifts, 0412A610/5050 – Conversion Vans Human Services, 0414A609/5050 – Paratransit Vehicles and 0415A608. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders be authorized and directed to execute the necessary contract. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.




RESOLUTION RE: AWARD OF CONTRACT WC1553R FOR THE WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR COMMAND CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE TO TUWAY

COMMUNICATIONS OF BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $225,000.00

WHEREAS, it has been recommended that the county issue a contract for Command Channel Communications Infrastructure as outlined in the proposal; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) et. seq.) requires a resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "Extraordinary, Unspecifiable Services" without competitive bids and the contract itself must be available for public inspection; and WHEREAS, this contract is awarded in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, as a non-fair and open contract; and WHEREAS, Warren County has received all necessary documentation to allow award of this contract including the Business Entity Disclosure Certification, Certificate of Compliance With Campaign Contribution Law and the Determination of Value and these forms are on file; and WHEREAS, the Director of Purchasing has certified that this meets the statute and regulations governing the award of said contracts, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren as follows: 1. The Director of Purchasing is hereby authorized and directed to issue a contract to TuWay Communications of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for services for the above project, at a cost not to exceed $225,000.00 per letter of agreement which is on file in the Office of the Director of Purchasing and is made a part hereof by reference. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as an "Extraordinary, Unspecifiable Service" in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the services defined cannot reasonably be described by written specifications to assure that the qualitative and quantitative assessment of the problems involved, which require expertise, extensive training and proven reputation in the field of endeavor are obtained. 3. A notice of this action shall be published in the Star Ledger. Funding for this contract is provided in capital accounts 0409A404/5054 – 911 Upgrade Communications, 0410A411/5054 – 911 Communication UPG, 0411A416/5054 – 911 Radio Upgrade Police and 0415A409/5058 – Command Channel Other, and certified by the County Chief Financial Officer. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.




RESOLUTION RE: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LANDMARK I APPRAISAL LLC OF CHESTER, NEW JERSEY FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES ON THE HILLS OF INDEPENDENCE PROPERTY, INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, BLOCK 4, LOT 22, APPROXIMATELY .97 TOTAL ACRES PROPOSED FOR ACQUISITION

AS LISTED IN THE PROPOSAL IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,720.00

WHEREAS, The Warren County Board of Recreation has developed a list of Property for preservation for the year 2015; and WHEREAS, Warren County is interested in obtaining appraisals on various properties as listed in the proposal; and WHEREAS, land appraisals are required by the State Green Acres Program prior to negotiations for acquisitions in order to be eligible to receive Cost Share Funding for Farm Easement Purposes; and WHEREAS, said appraisals will be in accordance with the Agriculture Retention Program Appraisal Handbook, and the Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice; WHEREAS, this contract is awarded in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, as a fair and open contract; and WHEREAS, Landmark I Appraisal LLC, was pre-qualified as an appraiser by WC1472FO on November 25, 2014; and WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in account 03894/5065, – Open Space – Preliminary Expenses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders as follows: 1. The agreement between the County of Warren and Landmark I Appraisal LLC, in the amount of $1,720.00 to prepare an appraisal on the land listed be accepted. 2. The Freeholder Director is hereby authorized to execute said agreement. 3. Notice of this action shall be published in THE STAR-LEDGER, as required by law, within ten

(10) days of adoption. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION RE: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORMAN J. GOLDBERG, INC. OF CLINTON, NEW JERSEY FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES ON THE HILLS OF INDEPENDENCE PROPERTY, INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, BLOCK 4, LOT 22, APPROXIMATELY .97 TOTAL ACRES PROPOSED FOR ACQUISITION

AS LISTED IN THE PROPOSAL IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,825.00

WHEREAS, The Warren County Board of Recreation has developed a list of Property for preservation for the year 2015; and WHEREAS, Warren County is interested in obtaining appraisals on various properties as listed in the proposal; and


WHEREAS, land appraisals are required by the State Green Acres Program prior to negotiations for acquisitions in order to be eligible to receive Cost Share Funding for Farm Easement Purposes; and WHEREAS, said appraisals will be in accordance with the Agriculture Retention Program Appraisal Handbook, and the Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice; WHEREAS, this contract is awarded in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, as a fair and open contract; and WHEREAS, Norman J. Goldberg, Inc., was pre-qualified as an appraiser by WC1472FO on November 25, 2014; and WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in account 03894/5065, – Open Space – Preliminary Expenses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders as follows: 1. The agreement between the County of Warren and Norman J. Goldberg, Inc., in the amount of $1,825.00 to prepare an appraisal on the land listed be accepted. 2. The Freeholder Director is hereby authorized to execute said agreement. 3. Notice of this action shall be published in THE STAR-LEDGER, as required by law, within ten (10) days of adoption. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION RE: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORMAN J. GOLDBERG, INC. OF CLINTON, NEW JERSEY FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES ON THE CROUSE FARM PROPERTY, HARMONY TOWNSHIP,

BLOCK 44, LOT 14, APPROXIMATELY 103 TOTAL ACRES PROPOSED FOR ACQUISITION AS LISTED IN THE PROPOSAL IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,735.00

WHEREAS, The Warren County Agricultural Board has developed a list of Property for preservation for the year 2015; and WHEREAS, Warren County is interested in obtaining appraisals on various properties as listed in the proposal; and WHEREAS, land appraisals are required by the State Agricultural Development Board prior to negotiations for acquisitions in order to be eligible to receive Cost Share Funding for Farm Easement Purposes; and WHEREAS, said appraisals will be in accordance with the Agriculture Retention Program Appraisal Handbook, and the Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice; WHEREAS, this contract is awarded in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, as a fair and open contract; and WHEREAS, Norman J. Goldberg, Inc., was pre-qualified as an appraiser by WC1472FO on November 25, 2014; and


WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in account 03895/5067, – Open Space – Preliminary Expenses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders as follows: 1. The agreement between the County of Warren and Norman J. Goldberg, Inc., in the amount of $1,735.00 to prepare an appraisal on the land listed be accepted. 2. The Freeholder Director is hereby authorized to execute said agreement. 3. Notice of this action shall be published in THE STAR-LEDGER, as required by law, within ten (10) days of adoption. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION RE: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LANDMARK I APPRAISAL LLC OF CHESTER, NEW JERSEY FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES ON THE CROUSE FARM PROPERTY, HARMONY TOWNSHIP,

BLOCK 44, LOT 14, APPROXIMATELY 103 TOTAL ACRES PROPOSED FOR ACQUISITION AS LISTED IN THE PROPOSAL IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,725.00

WHEREAS, The Warren County Agricultural Board has developed a list of Property for preservation for the year 2015; and WHEREAS, Warren County is interested in obtaining appraisals on various properties as listed in the proposal; and WHEREAS, land appraisals are required by the State Agricultural Development Board prior to negotiations for acquisitions in order to be eligible to receive Cost Share Funding for Farm Easement Purposes; and WHEREAS, said appraisals will be in accordance with the Agriculture Retention Program Appraisal Handbook, and the Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice; WHEREAS, this contract is awarded in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, as a fair and open contract; and WHEREAS, Landmark I Appraisal LLC, was pre-qualified as an appraiser by WC1472FO on November 25, 2014; and WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in account 03895/5067, – Open Space – Preliminary Expenses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders as follows: 1. The agreement between the County of Warren and Landmark I Appraisal LLC, in the amount of $1,725.00 to prepare an appraisal on the land listed be accepted. 2. The Freeholder Director is hereby authorized to execute said agreement. 3. Notice of this action shall be published in THE STAR-LEDGER, as required by law, within ten (10) days of adoption.




RESOLUTION 410-15 On motion by Mr. Sarnoski, seconded by Mr. Gardner, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren at a meeting held on June 24, 2015. RESOLUTION RE: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THOMAS RODRIGUEZ ASSOCIATES OF STOCKTON,

NEW JERSEY FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES ON THE APPLE MOUNTAIN RECREATION FARM PROPERTY, WHITE TOWNSHIP, BLOCK 16, LOT 23, APPROXIMATELY 65 TOTAL ACRES PROPOSED

FOR ACQUISITION AS LISTED IN THE PROPOSAL IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,800.00

WHEREAS, The Warren County Agricultural Board has developed a list of Property for preservation for the year 2015; and WHEREAS, Warren County is interested in obtaining appraisals on various properties as listed in the proposal; and WHEREAS, land appraisals are required by the State Agricultural Development Board prior to negotiations for acquisitions in order to be eligible to receive Cost Share Funding for Farm Easement Purposes; and WHEREAS, said appraisals will be in accordance with the Agriculture Retention Program Appraisal Handbook, and the Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice; WHEREAS, this contract is awarded in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, as a fair and open contract; and WHEREAS, Thomas Rodriguez Associates, was pre-qualified as an appraiser by WC1472FO on November 25, 2014; and WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in account 03895/5067, – Open Space – Preliminary Expenses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders as follows: 1. The agreement between the County of Warren and Thomas Rodriguez Associates, in the amount of $1,800.00 to prepare an appraisal on the land listed be accepted. 2. The Freeholder Director is hereby authorized to execute said agreement. 3. Notice of this action shall be published in THE STAR-LEDGER, as required by law, within ten (10) days of adoption. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.




RESOLUTION RE: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORMAN J. GOLDBERG, INC. OF CLINTON, NEW JERSEY FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES ON THE APPLE MOUNTAIN RECREATION FARM PROPERTY,

WHITE TOWNSHIP, BLOCK 16, LOT 23, APPROXIMATELY 65 TOTAL ACRES PROPOSED FOR ACQUISITION AS LISTED IN THE PROPOSAL IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,775.00

WHEREAS, The Warren County Agricultural Board has developed a list of Property for preservation for the year 2015; and WHEREAS, Warren County is interested in obtaining appraisals on various properties as listed in the proposal; and WHEREAS, land appraisals are required by the State Agricultural Development Board prior to negotiations for acquisitions in order to be eligible to receive Cost Share Funding for Farm Easement Purposes; and WHEREAS, said appraisals will be in accordance with the Agriculture Retention Program Appraisal Handbook, and the Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice; WHEREAS, this contract is awarded in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, as a fair and open contract; and WHEREAS, Norman J. Goldberg, Inc., was pre-qualified as an appraiser by WC1472FO on November 25, 2014; and WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in account 03895/5067, – Open Space – Preliminary Expenses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders as follows: 1. The agreement between the County of Warren and Norman J. Goldberg, Inc., in the amount of $1,775.00 to prepare an appraisal on the land listed be accepted. 2. The Freeholder Director is hereby authorized to execute said agreement. 3. Notice of this action shall be published in THE STAR-LEDGER, as required by law, within ten (10) days of adoption. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION RE: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LAURA J. BRILL & ASSOCIATES OF BLAIRSTOWN, NEW JERSEY FOR SURVEYING SERVICES ON THE WINDY ACRES NORTH AND SOUTH FARM

PROPERTY, HARMONY AND WHITE TOWNSHIPS, BLOCK 14, LOT 9, HARMONY AND BLOCK 20, LOT 2, WHITE TOWNSHIP, APPROXIMATELY 115 ACRES PROPOSED FOR ACQUISITION AS LISTED

IN THE PROPOSAL IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $12,000.00

WHEREAS, The Warren County Agricultural Board has developed a list of Property for Preservation for the year 2015; and


WHEREAS, Warren County is interested in obtaining surveys on various farm properties as listed in the proposal; and WHEREAS, land surveys are required by the State Agricultural Development Board prior to negotiations for acquisitions; and WHEREAS, said surveys will be in accordance with the Agriculture Retention and Development Act, N.J.S. A. 4:1C-11, et. seq., WHEREAS, this contract is awarded in accordance with N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.4, as a fair and open contract; and WHEREAS, Laura J. Brill & Associates, was pre-qualified as a surveyor by WC1473FO on November 25, 2014; and WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in account 03895 5067 – Open Space Trust – Preliminary Expenses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders as follows: 1. The agreement between the County of Warren and Laura J. Brill & Associates, in the amount of $12,000.00 to prepare a survey on the land listed be accepted. 2. The Freeholder Director is hereby authorized to execute said agreement. 3. Notice of this action shall be published in THE STAR-LEDGER, as required by law, within ten (10) days of adoption. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION RE: AWARDING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WC1557R FOR PROFESSIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES FOR CDL REQUIREMENTS TO NATIONAL

DRUG SCREEN, INC. FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1, 2015 THROUGH JULY 31, 2016 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,500.00

WHEREAS, there exists a need for the professional services of a drug and alcohol test screening service for CDL requirements; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 et. seq.) requires that a resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "professional services" without competitive bids and the contract itself must be available for public inspection; and WHEREAS, the Director of Purchasing has certified that this contract meets the statute and regulations governing the award of such contracts; and WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in budget account 012900/5093 – Roads – Medical Expenses including Physicals and certified by the County Chief Financial Officer, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren in the State of New Jersey as follows:


1. The agreement between the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren and National Drug Screen Inc., of Belvidere, New Jersey, for professional services for the above project, in the amount not to exceed $5,500.00 per letter of agreement currently on file in the Office of the Director of Purchasing, be made part of this resolution by reference and approved and entered into by the Board on behalf of the County of Warren. 2. The Director is hereby authorized to execute said letter of Agreement by signing same. 3. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a Professional Service under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) because the services are to be performed by a person or persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession. 4. A notice of this action shall be published in The Star-Ledger, as required by law, within ten days of its adoption. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO ASPHALT PAVING SYSTEMS INC. FOR ROADWAY MICROSURFACING OF COUNTY ROUTE #602, #652 AND #519 IN HARDWICK, MANSFIELD AND LOPATCONG TOWNSHIPS UNDER NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT

#A81757 COVERING ROAD REPAIRS, MICROSURFACING FOR THE WARREN COUNTY ENGINEER’S OFFICE IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $115,645.60

BE IT RESOLVED that the purchasing department is authorized to issue a purchase order for the above listed microsurfacing project for the Warren County Engineer’s Office and is hereby awarded to . . . Asphalt Paving Systems Inc., Hammonton, New Jersey in the estimated amount of . . . $115,645.60 at the prices established under New Jersey State Contract #A81757 Funding for this contract is provided in capital accounts 0413A205/5063 – BST Surface Treatment, and 0414A205/5063 – BST Surface Treatment. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.




RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO DELL COMPUTER CORP., INC. FOR MICROSOFT LICENSING ON COUNTY COMPUTERS UNDER NATIONAL CONTRACT #WSCA77003 COVERING COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS FOR THE

WARREN COUNTY INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $49,345.76

BE IT RESOLVED that the purchasing department is authorized to issue a purchase order for Microsoft Computer Licensing for the Warren County Information Systems Department and is hereby awarded to . . . Dell Computer Corp., Austin, Texas in the amount of . . . $49,345.76 at the prices established under New Jersey State Contract #WSCA77003 Funding for this contract is provided in budget account 011400/5076 – Information Systems. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION CREATING A FULL-TIME POSITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR, CLASSIFIED AND ABOLISHING A FULL-TIME POSITION OF COUNTY 911 COORDINATOR,

CLASSIFIED WITHIN THE WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT, 911 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER

BE IT RESOLVED by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders that a full-time position of Public Safety Telecommunicator, classified, is created in the Warren County Public Safety Department, 911 Communications Center to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders that a full-time position of County 911 Coordinator, classified, is hereby abolished. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the newly created position of Public Safety Telecommunicator is created and established on AFSCME Local 3287, Range 1040 and made effective July 2, 2015. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.




RESOLUTION CREATING A FULL-TIME POSITION OF SUPERVISING PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR/911 COORDINATOR (WORKING TITLE), CLASSIFIED AND ABOLISHING A

FULL-TIME POSITION OF SUPERVISING PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR, CLASSIFIED WITHIN THE WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT, 911 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER

BE IT RESOLVED by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders that a full-time position of Supervising Public Safety Telecommunicator/911 Coordinator (Working Title), classified, is created in the Warren County Public Safety Department, 911 Communications Center to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders that a full-time position of Supervising Public Safety Telecommunicator, classified, is hereby abolished. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the newly created position of Supervising Public Safety Telecommunicator/911 Coordinator (Working Title) is created and established on AFSCME Local 0671, Range 1540 and made effective July 2, 2015. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION CREATING A FULL-TIME POSITION OF SUPERVISING PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR/TECHNICAL COORDINATOR (WORKING TITLE), CLASSIFIED AND

ABOLISHING A FULL-TIME POSITION OF SUPERVISING PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR, CLASSIFIED WITHIN THE WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT, 911

COMMUNICATIONS CENTER

BE IT RESOLVED by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders that a full-time position of Supervising Public Safety Telecommunicator/Technical Coordinator (Working Title), classified, is created in the Warren County Public Safety Department, 911 Communications Center to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders that a full-time position of Supervising Public Safety Telecommunicator, classified, is hereby abolished.


BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the newly created position of Supervising Public Safety Telecommunicator/Technical Coordinator (Working Title) is created and established on AFSCME Local 0671, Range 1540 and made effective July 2, 2015. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.



RESOLUTION CREATING A FULL-TIME POSITION OF SENIOR MAINTENANCE REPAIRER LOW PRESSURE LICENSE, CLASSIFIED AND ABOLISHING A FULL-TIME POSITION OF SENIOR

MAINTENANCE REPAIRER, CLASSIFIED WITHIN THE WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, DIVISION OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

BE IT RESOLVED by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders that a full-time position of Senior Maintenance Repairer Low Pressure License, classified, is created in the Warren County Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings and Grounds to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a full-time position of Senior Maintenance Repairer, classified, is abolished. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders that a full-time position of Senior Maintenance Repairer Low Pressure License is created on AFSCME Local 3287, Range 1037 and be made July 1, 2015. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.

Steve Marvin, Clerk of the Board Recorded Vote: Mr. Gardner yes, Mr. Sarnoski yes, Mr. Smith yes Reports and Comments County Counsel Joe Bell had no report other than to say there was current litigation to discuss in Executive Session. County Engineer Bill Gleba reported that the County Route 517 bridge repair was going well. He thought it was very possible that it could be open before the holiday weekend, but if not, the week after. County Planner Dave Dech had no report.


County CFO Dan Olshefski said the 2014 audit has been received. There will be a resolution to approve it on the agenda for the July 22 meeting. It was a clean audit. We’ve made some investments, obtaining an interest rate of .65 percent on a CD and deposited $25 million which will generate an additional $30,000. County Administrator Steve Marvin was absent. Mr. Smith issued a reminder that the first meeting in July was cancelled. Freeholder Comments Mr. Sarnoski spent some time talking about the intersection at Roseberry Street and Belvidere Road where the new Phillipsburg High School is being built. He said he had met with the school district and Planning Board members along with Dave Dech and Bill Gleba regarding the fact that construction of the school is being funded by the State’s School Development Authority, but the SDA will not fund improvements to the intersection. This raises a lot of concerns because it will be a busy intersection and the school is slated to open September of 2016. The school district is very concerned and the County is not in a very good position in terms of financing such a big project. Mr. Sarnoski thought the situation posed a detriment to the county and proposed crafting a resolution urging the SDA to fund the project. Mr. Dech was going to look into grants to offset inspection and permitting fees. A Safe Routes to School Program was mentioned, but it only funds K-8 districts. Mr. Dech was going to see about a Rural Roads and Highway Safety Program and some others. An initial cost estimate to improve the intersection came in at $2-3 million, but has since been revised to $900,000. Mr. Sarnoski then wished everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July. Mr. Gardner did the same, saying he hoped everyone would enjoy the parades. Mr. Smith said he had attended a year-end summary presented by the Planning Board earlier in the week. He cited some statistics regarding how much growth has declined from 2013 to 2014. He said these numbers were indicative of the continued downturn in activity that we’re facing. On a brighter note, Mr. Smith was pleased that the PCFA at the behest of the Mosquito Commission, was implementing a program to help mitigate the problem of mosquitoes breeding in abandoned tires. The PCFA will now accept unwanted tires from Warren County residents, farms and other businesses for a nominal fee. Tractor tires have been especially troublesome and he was happy about this effort to address a significant need.


Closing Public Comments Lisa Smith of Bangor, PA inquired if Pequest Road (near Warren Haven) was a County road. Mr. Gleba said a portion of it was. She said the reason she asked was that the grass was very tall at the intersection of Oxford Road and she feared the lack of visibility could cause an accident. Alex Lazorisak said he would follow up. Ms. Smith’s next question was with regard to the 109 layoff slips issued to current Warren Haven employees. She asked if that included the facility’s administrator and heads of departments. Mr. Smith said those individuals would not fall under Civil Service regulations, so that’s why they did not receive such notices. “Individuals who are not in the bargaining unit don’t follow the same protocol, but they will be in the same ultimate position,” said Mr. Smith. Tammy Kelson reapproached to inquire about the same topic. With no meeting on July 8, she hoped for more updates on the timeline since the layoff notices had a “soft date” of July 31. Mr. Smith said if he knew, he would tell her. He said we’re waiting for the regulatory process that we have no control over to go through. Mr. Sarnoski said he had spoken with the contracted buyers and they were to reach out to employees with their plans for transition. Ms. Kelson said they have reached out to nurses and CNAs. To the rest, they said they want them to stay on, but won’t discuss salaries or benefits. She continued to press for more details, fearing that they wouldn’t find out until the July 22 Freeholder Meeting that they would be unemployed the following week. “If there’s anything that we can do to try to make it where things are more concrete, believe me, we would do so.” Mr. Smith and Mr. Sarnoski said if any new developments materialize, they would get the message to her. There were no questions or comments from the press.

RESOLUTION 420-15 On motion by Mr. Gardner, seconded by Mr. Sarnoski, at 8:04 p.m., the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Warren at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.

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 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 & Attorney-Client Privilege: Items to be discussed include: Warren County v. Administrative Office of the Courts litigation regarding Court Room #2 and W.M. v. Warren County – Appellate Division appeal for denial of Motion for Reconsideration of our Motion to Dismiss. (2) Matters Relating to Negotiations: Items to be discussed include: MOA with PBA 280-Sheriff’s Officers and MOA with AFSCME 671. 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. 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 at a meeting held on June 24, 2015.

Steve Marvin, Clerk of the Board Recorded Vote: Mr. Gardner yes, Mr. Sarnoski yes, Mr. Smith yes Mr. Sarnoski did not join the others in Executive Session until 8:20 p.m. On motion by Mr. Sarnoski, seconded by Mr. Gardner, the Board adjourned executive session at 8:55 p.m. and returned to open session. Recorded Vote: Mr. Gardner yes, Mr. Sarnoski yes, Mr. Smith yes On motion by Mr. Sarnoski, seconded by Mr. Gardner, and there being no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Recorded Vote: Mr. Gardner yes, Mr. Sarnoski yes, Mr. Smith yes ATTESTED TO: Steve Marvin, Clerk of the Board

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