BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2002 - 7:00 P.M.
ROOM 506 - HALL OF RECORDS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. SALUTE TO FLAG
3. MOMENT OF SILENCE
4. CERTIFICATION OF CLERK
Clerk of the Board presents the President with Certification
5. ROLL CALL
6. APPROVAL OF TRANSCRIPTS
President DiVincenzo requests a motion on approval of the following transcripts:
Board Meeting
September 25, 2002
Executive Session
January 9, 2002
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
8. TOPIC (S) OF DISCUSSION (NONE)
9. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO RIVER ROAD, TOWNSHIP OF NUTLEY,
ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, AND APPROPRIATING $250,000.00
10. RESOLUTION NO. 1
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION - AMENDMENT, EXTENSION
& ADDITIONAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SAVITOR PROPERTIES, INC., AT 33 WASHINGTON
STREET, NEWARK, NJ, FOR THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS & THE COMMISSIONER OF REGISTRATION/SUPERINTENDENT
OF ELECTIONS
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES - CONTRACT
WITH AETNA/US HEALTHCARE TO PROVIDE HMO SERVICES - JANUARY 1, 2003 TO DECEMBER
31, 2003
12. RESOLUTION NO. 3
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES - CONTRACT
WITH HEALTH NET HMO TO PROVIDE HMO SERVICES - JANUARY 1, 2003 TO DECEMBER 31,
2003
13. RESOLUTION NO. 4
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES - CONTRACT
WITH HORIZON BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF NEW JERSEY TO PROVIDE A PRESCRIPTION
DRUG PLAN - JANUARY 1, 2003 TO DECEMBER 31, 2003
14. RESOLUTION NO. 5
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES - CONTRACT
WITH HORIZON BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF NEW JERSEY TO PROVIDE A DENTAL PROGRAM
- JANUARY 1, 2003 TO DECEMBER 31, 2003
15. RESOLUTION NO. 6
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES - CONTRACT
WITH HORIZON BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF NEW JERSEY HORIZON HMO BLUE TO PROVIDE
HMO SERVICES - JANUARY 1, 2003 TO DECEMBER 31, 2003
16. RESOLUTION NO. 7
ESSEX COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY - RESOLUTION OF THE ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN
FREEHOLDERS AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE WATER SYSTEM DEFICIENCY AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AND THE ESSEX COUNTY
UTILITIES AUTHORITY
17. RESOLUTION NO. 8
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING - RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE
ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FOR 2003
18. RESOLUTION NO. 9
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION FOR CAPITAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - $4,847,000.00
19. RESOLUTION NO. 10
OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - GRANT APPROVAL FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW
AND PUBLIC SAFETY, STATE POLICE DIVISION, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR
A COUNTYWIDE HURRICANE EVACUATION PLAN
20. RESOLUTION NO. 11
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY FOR OEM HURRICANE EVACUATION - $10,000.00
21. RESOLUTION NO. 12
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES - GRANT APPROVAL
FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES FOR RIGHT TO KNOW
PROGRAM
22. RESOLUTION NO. 13
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES FOR RIGHT TO KNOW - $20,514.00
23. RESOLUTION NO. 14
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES FOR AREA PLAN (ADD) - $23,818.00
24. RESOLUTION NO. 15
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TRUST FUND FOR TENANT RESOURCE CENTER - $90,000.00
25. RESOLUTION NO. 16
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION - CONTRACT AWARD
TO FURNISH AND DELIVER OFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTOR TO
HERMAN MILLER, UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A87064 - $57,457.44
26. RESOLUTION NO. 17
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION - CONTRACT AWARD
TO FURNISH AND DELIVER OFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTOR TO
BFI, UNDER STATE CONTRACT NUMBERS A79289, A86538 & A89075 - $124,941.91
27. RESOLUTION NO. 18
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION - CONTRACT AWARD
TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT WEST SIDE PARK TO UNITED
COMMUNITY CORPORATION, THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER - $79,188.00
28. RESOLUTION NO. 19
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION - CONTRACT AWARD
TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT BRANCH BROOK PARK FIELD
COMPLEX TO NORTH WARD CENTER, INC., THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER
- $79,999.92
29. RESOLUTION NO. 20
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION - CONTRACT AWARD
TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT GLEN FIELD PARK TO MONTCLAIR
GRASS ROOTS, INC., THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER - $60,000.00
30. RESOLUTION NO. 21
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ENGINEERING DIVISION - GRANT APPROVAL FROM THE NEW
JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR VERONA PARK LAKE RESTORATION
PROJECT
31. RESOLUTION NO. 22
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR VERONA PARK LAKE RESTORATION PROJECT - $40,000.00
32. RESOLUTION NO. 23
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES - GRANT APPROVAL FROM THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
FOR ESSEX COUNTY ABBOTT PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM
33. RESOLUTION NO. 24
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEWARK BOARD OF
EDUCATION FOR ESSEX COUNTY ABBOTT PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM - $186,150.00
34. RESOLUTION NO. 25
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES - GRANT APPROVAL FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR ESSEX COUNTY CHILD CARE WRAP AROUND PROGRAM
35. RESOLUTION NO. 26
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR ESSEX COUNTY CHILD CARE WRAP AROUND PROGRAM - $56,505.00
36. RESOLUTION NO. 27
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES - GRANT APPROVAL
FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES FOR SPECIAL CHILD
HEALTH SERVICES GRANT
37. RESOLUTION NO. 28
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES FOR SPECIAL CHILD HEALTH SERVICES GRANT - $1,031,380.00
38. RESOLUTION NO. 29
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION - CONTRACT AWARD
TO FURNISH AND DELIVER PLUMBING SUPPLIES TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE
BIDDERS FOR EACH SEPARATE ITEM ON A UNIT COST BASIS FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER
15, 2002 THROUGH NOVEMBER 14, 2003, NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.00
39. RESOLUTION NO. 30
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION - CONTRACT AWARD
TO FURNISH AND DELIVER LAPTOP COMPUTERS WITH DOCKING STATIONS FOR THE OFFICE
OF THE PROSECUTOR TO DELL MARKETING, UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A812247 - $28,236.00
40. RESOLUTION NO. 31
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ROADS AND BRIDGES DIVISION - 2002-2003 WINTER SEASON
SNOW PLOWING, HAULING AND OTHER RELATED EQUIPMENT SERVICES
41. RESOLUTION NO. 32
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION - CITY OF NEWARK - TO
PROVIDE FOR A TRUANCY PROGRAM FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT - NOVEMBER 1, 2002 THROUGH
MARCH 31, 2003 - $54,000.00 - AGREEMENT
42. RESOLUTION NO. 33
COUNTY OF ESSEX - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - REGARDING BROWNSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS ACTING AS COUNSEL FOR THE COUNTY PURSUANT TO AN INTER-LOCAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF IRVINGTON - SCHWARTZ, TOBIA, STANZIALE, SEDITA
& CAMPAZANO - AMENDED - AGREEMENT - INCREASED FROM $50,000.00 TO $90,000.00
43. RESOLUTION NO. 34
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, AGING DIVISION - AMENDMENT TO THE 2002 MATRIX
TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR EXPANSION SERVICES
44. RESOLUTION NO. 35
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS - GRANT APPROVAL FROM THE
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S GREEN ACRES PROGRAM FOR
THE RESTORATION OF THE PARK SYSTEM'S ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
45. RESOLUTION NO. 36
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR GREEN ACRES PROGRAM - $1,000,000.00
46. RESOLUTION NO. 37
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES - SAFE HOUSE - TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER SERVICES
FOR VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE FOR A TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD - $85,462.00 ($3,878.00
COUNTY SHARE) - AGREEMENT
47. RESOLUTION NO. 38
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES - BABYLAND FAMILY SERVICES, INC. - TO PROVIDE
TEMPORARY SHELTER SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE FOR A TWELVE (12)
MONTH PERIOD - $77,569.00 ($4,273.00 COUNTY SHARE) - AGREEMENT
48. RESOLUTION NO. 39
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION - CONTRACT AWARD
TO PROVIDE AN AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR THE BOARD OF TAXATION TO
VITAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER - $69,480.00
49. RESOLUTION NO. 40
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION - LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH IRONGATE ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PROVIDE 27 PARKING SPACES FOR THE PROSECUTOR'S
OFFICE EMPLOYEES FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD SEPTEMBER 15, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
14, 2007, AT A FIRST YEAR COST OF $26,730.00
50. RESOLUTION NO. 41
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION - LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH IRONGATE ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PROVIDE 101 PARKING SPACES FOR SUPERIOR COURT
EMPLOYEES FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD SEPTEMBER 15, 2002 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2007,
AT A FIRST YEAR COST OF $99,384.00
51. RESOLUTION NO. 42
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION - LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH UNIVERSITY URBAN RENEWAL CORP. TO PROVIDE 13 PARKING SPACES FOR SUPERIOR
COURT EMPLOYEES FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD - $22,620.00
52. RESOLUTION NO. 43
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ACTION - GRANT APPROVAL
WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM - OCTOBER 1, 2002 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2004
53. RESOLUTION NO. 44
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT - $232,582.00
54. RESOLUTION NO. 45
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES - EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. - TO
PROVIDE SERVICES UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - OCTOBER
1, 2002 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 - $84,728.00
55. RESOLUTION NO. 46
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES - TOWNSHIP OF IRVINGTON/IRVINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD
IMPROVEMENT CORP. - TO PROVIDE SERVICES UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM - OCTOBER 1, 2002 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 - $42,735.00
56. RESOLUTION NO. 47
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY - JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION
57. RESOLUTION NO. 48
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES - YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION - SUBGRANT AGREEMENT
WITH THE NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT, ESSEX VICINAGE PROBATION DIVISION - TO PROVIDE
FUNDING FOR FOUR (4) PROBATION LIAISON OFFICERS AND ONE (1) HOME COMPLIANCE
OFFICER TO WORK WITH JUVENILE PROBATIONERS - OCTOBER 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER
31, 2002 - $230,000.00 - AGREEMENT
58. RESOLUTION NO. 49
COMMENDATION - DR. ZAL VELEZ CIVIC AND WELFARE ASSOCIATION (Sponsored by Freeholder
Paganelli)
59. RESOLUTION NO. 50
COMMENDATION - ELLEN GOLDING ON HER RETIREMENT AS A FAMILY SERVICE WORKER FOR
THE ESSEX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CITIZEN SERVICES, DIVISION OF WELFARE (Sponsored
by Acclamation)
60. RESOLUTION NO. 51
COMMENDATION - SIR MICHAEL LEUNG - PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICA-ASIA AMITY ASSOCIATION
(Sponsored by Freeholder Paganelli)
61. RESOLUTION NO. 52
COMMENDATION - CAROLYN RYAN-REED, ESQ. - RECIPIENT OF THE NEW YORK TIMES "LIBRARIAN
OF THE YEAR" AWARD (Sponsored by Acclamation)
62. RESOLUTION NO. 53
COMMENDATION - PEGGY GUILIANO - "DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR" BY THE NUTLEY
DEMOCRATIC CLUB AND THE NUTLEY DEMOCRATIC COUNTY COMMITTEE (Sponsored by Freeholder
DiVincenzo)
63. RESOLUTION NO. 54
COMMENDATION - NEWARK EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES, INC. - 25TH ANNIVERSARY
(Sponsored by Acclamation)
64. ADDED STARTER RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES
65. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEES
66. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS
67. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
68. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
69. NEW BUSINESS
70. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
71. FREEHOLDER COMMENT SESSION
72. MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING
PLEASE NOTE: Copies of Agenda Material are on file in the Office of the Clerk
of the Board and are available for Public Perusal from 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.,
Monday through Friday. Copies may also be purchased.
CONFERENCE/BOARD MEETING
BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2002 - 7:00 P.M.
ROOM 506 - HALL OF RECORDS
A G E N D A A D D E N D U M
1. RESOLUTION NO. 55
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION - CONTRACT TO
PROVIDE INMATE TELEPHONE SERVICES TO AT & T COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW JERSEY,
INC., UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A68239 - COMMISSIONABLE RATE PAYABLE TO THE COUNTY
2. RESOLUTION NO. 56
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE, PURCHASING DIVISION - CONTRACT AWARD
TO FURNISH AND DELIVER A NORTEL/NORSTAR MODULAR INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
TO JOHNSTON COMMUNICATIONS, UNDER STATE CONTRACT #A42287 - $57,592.46
3. RESOLUTION NO. 57
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY STATE
POLICE FOR OEM HOSPITAL DATA BASE PROGRAM - $5,000.00
4. RESOLUTION NO. 58
OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTOR - GRANT APPROVAL FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE UNDER THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - JANUARY 1, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
5. RESOLUTION NO. 59
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY FOR MEGAN'S LAW - $71,772.00
6. RESOLUTION NO. 60
OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTOR - GRANT APPROVAL FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF
LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, UNDER THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE
PROGRAM GRANT - JUNE 1, 2003 TO MAY 31, 2004
7. RESOLUTION NO. 61
2002 COUNTY BUDGET - INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY FOR COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM - $99,551.00
8. RESOLUTION NO. 62
COMMENDATION - DOMINICK AIELLO OF METRO EMERGY SOLUTIONS - RECIPIENT OF THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S "REBUILD AMERICA ENERGY CHAMPIONS - LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR" AWARD (Sponsored by Freeholder Paganelli)
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
WILL BE HELD ON
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2002
AT 7:00 P.M.
ROOM 506 - HALL OF RECORDS
465 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., BLVD., NEWARK