[Board of County Commissioners Agenda/Work Meeting]
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>> [BACKGROUND] IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY ON JANUARY 12TH 2024, ADEQUATE NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS PROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
ADDITIONALLY, THIS MEETING IS BEING DIGITALLY REPORTED AND LIVE STREAMED ON THE SOMERSET COUNTY WEBSITE.
FOR PUBLIC ACCESS, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO COUNTYBOARDMEETING@CO.SOMERSET.NJ.US.
THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING BY CALLING 908-231-7075. DIRECTOR ROBINSON?
>> THANK YOU. PLEASE STAND FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND REMAIN STANDING FOR REFLECTIONS.
>> WE TAKE A MOMENT OF SILENCE AS WE JUST CAME OFF OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TO HONOR OR REMEMBER THE FALLEN.
THANK YOU. WELCOME EVERYONE TO OUR MAY 28TH, 2024 WORK SESSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.
THIS AGENDA AND THE ITEMS ON IT ARE FOR DISCUSSION AND WILL BE CONSIDERED AT THE NEXT COMMISSIONER MEETING, WHICH IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 11TH.
NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS MEETING UNLESS THE MEASURE AND ITS ADOPTION ARE NEEDED IN A MANNER NECESSARY TO CONTINUE COUNTY BUSINESS. ROLL CALL, PLEASE.
>> I'LL START OFF BY MY REPORTS.
WONDERFUL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, HONORING THE HEROES AND SHEROES THAT SERVED, THAT GAVE THEIR LIFE, WHICH IS THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
THOSE WHO WERE KILLED IN ACTION OR AS A RESULT OF INJURIES IN SERVING OUR GREAT COUNTRY.
I'VE SPENT TIME WITH THE GOLD STAR FAMILIES WITH THE PROGRAM PUT ON BY OUR SOMERSET COUNTY VOTEC STUDENTS.
I MUST SAY THOSE STUDENTS DID A PHENOMENAL JOB.
THEY'VE BEEN DOING IT FOR 17 YEARS.
IT WAS HOSTED BY THE VFW IN MANVILLE THIS YEAR, BUT DEFINITELY THE FAMILIES WERE VERY APPRECIATIVE.
IT IS, AS THEY DESCRIBE A CLUB THAT NOBODY WANTS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF, BUT CERTAINLY WE HONOR THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DOING BATTLE IN DEFENDING THIS COUNTRY.
WE SHALL NEVER FORGET A MEMORIAL DAY IS MORE ABOUT HONORING THEIR MEMORY THAN IT IS HAVING A BARBECUE OR A LONG WEEKEND, BUT CERTAINLY AS A VETERAN, I UNDERSTAND AND KNOW TOO WELL THE SACRIFICES THAT ARE MADE, BUT CERTAINLY MY COLLEAGUES THAT LOST THEIR LIVES DURING BATTLE.
THE TIME OR THE HOURS OF THE POLLS BEING OPEN ARE EACH DAY, 10:00 AM TO CLOSE AT 8:00 PM, EXCEPT ON SUNDAY, THE POLLS CLOSE AT 6:00 PM.
WE HAVE OFFICES AT EVERY LEVEL GOING FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE PRESIDENCY.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION, ABOUT YOUR POLLING LOCATION OR WHAT'S TO BE EXPECTED, IT'S SOCONJ.GOV/ELEC2024.
AGAIN, EARLY VOTING SIX LOCATIONS STARTING TOMORROW THROUGH SUNDAY.
POLLING LOCATIONS ARE OPENED 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM, WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.
ON SUNDAY POLLS CLOSE AT 6:00 PM.
THAT WEBSITE, AGAIN, FOR MORE INFORMATION IS SOCONJ.GOV/ELEC2024.
ON TUESDAY, JUNE 4TH, THE GREATER RARITAN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD IS HOLDING A HUGE JOB FAIR FROM 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM AT THE HINDU TEMPLE AND CULTURAL SOCIETY ON ROUTE 202, 206 IN BRIDGEWATER.
THERE WILL BE MORE THAN 70 EMPLOYERS WHO ARE SHOWING UP FROM THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL JERSEY AREA, SOME OF THE BIGGEST AND BEST COMPANIES OUT THERE.
WE ARE ALL LOOKING FORWARD THE WORK THAT THEY'RE DOING, OR IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WORK, OR IF YOU JUST WANT TO EXPLORE NEW CAREERS, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO TAKE A VISIT TO THE JOB FAIR NEXT TUESDAY.
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>> THANK YOU, DIRECTOR ROBINSON.
THANK YOU FOR THE INVITATION FOR THE BALL GAME IN HONOR OF OUR VETERANS AT THE SOMERSET COUNTY PATRIOTS STADIUM WHERE DIRECTOR ROBINSON SHOWED OFF HER FANTASTIC SINGING ABILITIES OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND WOWED THE CROWDS ONCE AGAIN, BUT IT WAS A FANTASTIC DAY.
THE WEATHER HELD OUT AND IT WAS A GREAT TIME AT THE BALLPARK.
LATER ON, ON THAT DAY SUNDAY LAST WEEK, THEY HAD THE ASBESTOS CITY MOVIE IN MANVILLE.
IT WAS COMPLETELY SOLD OUT, SO THAT IS A GOOD THING FOR THEM WHEN THE BOX OFFICE IS SOLD OUT AND THEY'RE TURNING PEOPLE AWAY FOR THE NEXT SCREENING TIME.
HIGHLIGHTING SOME OF THE STRUGGLES THAT MANVILLE HAS GONE THROUGH HISTORICALLY.
ON THE 22ND, I ATTENDED THE TASTE OF THE STATE, WHICH IS A FUNDRAISER FOR FOOD INSECURITY, WHERE WE HAD SOME OF OUR VERY OWN TALENTED CHEFS AND BUSINESS OWNERS FROM SOMERSET COUNTY THAT DONATED, NOT ONLY THEIR TIME, BUT THE FOOD FOR THE EVENT, AND WE'RE VERY HAPPY TO SEE RED HORSE THERE AGAIN WITH CHEF DAVID BURKE.
HONORING THOSE WHO PAID THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
WE HAD THE MEMORIAL DAY THAT I ATTENDED OVER IN BERNARDSVILLE.
WE HAD OUR PARADE AND CEREMONY, AND IT WAS FANTASTIC TO SEE SOME OF THE PEOPLE THAT I REALLY GREW UP WITH IN BERNARDSVILLE THERE THAT WERE HONORED FOR THEIR SERVICE, AND ONE THING THAT RESONATES IS THAT THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE ALWAYS SERVED, THEY CONTINUE TO THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.
FOR THOSE OF THEIR COLLEAGUES WHO THEY LOST, WHICH IS WHAT MEMORIAL DAY IS REALLY ABOUT AS DIRECTOR ROBINSON, AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TOO, IT WAS ALSO MENTIONED, THAT IS SOMETHING THAT ALWAYS LIVES STRONG TO MAKE SURE THAT WE DO NOT FORGET AND ENJOY OUR FREEDOMS ON THAT DAY.
ACTUALLY ONE LAST THING, SORRY.
WE HAD THE TOUR OF SOMERVILLE ALSO.
IT WAS COMPLETELY PACKED, AND IT STARTED RAINING, OF COURSE, LATER ON IN THE DAY, BUT THAT DIDN'T STOP ANYBODY. PEOPLE WERE OUT THERE.
WE HAD TENTS AROUND FOR A LOT OF THE VENDORS, AND WE HAD A VIP TENT WITH THE SOMERSET COUNTY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP AND MANY OF OUR SPONSORS.
WE HAD UNITY BANK AND MANY OF OUR OTHER STAKEHOLDERS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
IT WAS FANTASTIC TO SEE PEOPLE ALL OUT THERE, AND I'VE NEVER SEEN A BIKE RACE BEFORE THAT UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL.
IT IS AN INCREDIBLE THING TO SEE.
THEY COME WITHIN A HAIR OF THE FENCE, AND THEY TRULY ARE VERY TALENTED.
THAT DOES CONCLUDE MY REPORT NOW.
>> I'M ON NOW? OKAY. OH, I GOT THE ONE THAT NO LIGHT.
AGAIN, THANKS TO DIRECTOR ROBINSON AND ALL THE VETERANS, AND ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AND MADE THAT ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
I WENT TO THE STONY BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BRANCHBURG FOR THEIR COMMEMORATION ON FRIDAY, AND IT WAS A VERY LOVELY CEREMONY WITH THE YOUNG STUDENTS THERE WITH THE FLAG RAISING AND THE CHORUS AND THE BAND.
THEY HAD INVITED RELATIVES, PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, UNCLES THAT ARE VETERANS TO COME TO THE CEREMONY TOO.
IT WAS VERY, VERY GOOD CEREMONY.
IT WAS VERY MOVING AND THEY DID A LOVELY JOB.
OF NOTE, OUR POLLINATOR WILDFLOWER GARDEN OVER IN RARITAN WHERE THE DRIVING RANGE USED TO BE, IS DOING QUITE LOVELY I HEAR.
THE WILDFLOWERS ARE REALLY SPRINGING UP SO THAT PROJECT IS REALLY TAKING A FOOTHOLD, SO THAT'S BEAUTIFUL. IT'S GOOD TO KNOW.
WE ARE ALSO IN THE MIDDLE OF PAVING SEASON.
JUST BE CAUTIOUS WHEN YOU'RE DRIVING, PLEASE.
OUR ENGINEERING CREWS HAVE GOTTEN THOSE PLANS READY IN THE WINTER SO THAT THE CREWS CAN BE OUT THERE IN THE SPRING DOING THE PAVING WORK.
APOLOGIES IF YOU DO HIT A SNAG IN CONSTRUCTION DELAYS, BUT IT'S ALL FOR THE BETTERMENT OF YOUR DRIVING EXPERIENCE GOING FORWARD.
I ALSO HAVE GREAT NEWS, VERY EXCITING NEWS.
WE CLOSED ON ANOTHER THREE QUARTERS OF ACRES OF OPEN SPACE.
THIS IS A PARCEL RIGHT OUTSIDE THE ENTRANCE WAY OF DUKE ISLAND PARK.
IT'S REALLY GOING TO BEAUTIFY OUR ENTRANCE WAY THERE.
IT'LL GIVE US ADDITIONAL FLOODWATER EASEMENT THERE FOR FLOODWATER REMEDIATION FOR THE ABSORPTION OF WATER IN THAT AREA.
THIS WAS A FORECLOSURE, SO THE SALE WAS RATHER COMPLICATED.
HATS OFF TO TOM PACINO AND HIS TEAM FOR REALLY DEALING WITH A LOT OF DIFFERENT LAYERS THAN THEY ARE USED TO DEALING WITH TO GET THIS DONE QUICKLY FOR EVERYBODY'S SAKE.
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WE WILL HAVE THAT LAND THERE AND WE'LL EXPAND OUR PARK AND MAKE IT A LITTLE BIT MORE BEAUTIFUL.>> THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER. JUST A FEW THINGS.
I ALSO ATTENDED THE HILLSBORO VETERANS BREAKFAST IN HILLSBORO ALSO THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE.
THEY BROUGHT TOGETHER A LOT OF THE LOCAL FOLKS AND REALLY HELPED COMMEMORATE ALL THE FOLKS WE'RE JUST TALKING ABOUT WHO LOST THEIR LIVES AND WHO WE COMMEMORATE ON MEMORIAL DAY.
ALSO MARCHED YESTERDAY IN THE NOW REINSTATED SOMERVILLE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE.
THAT WAS ALSO A TELLING EVENT.
WE ACTUALLY THREW A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS IN PETERS BROOK, WHICH I THOUGHT THAT WAS A REALLY INTERESTING THING.
ALSO, THE CEREMONY WAS MOVING IN THE CEMETERY.
AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR MENTIONED, THE BIKE RACES WERE CERTAINLY A WAY TO BRING THE WHOLE DAY TO A FRUITION.
I STAYED THROUGH THE WOMEN'S RACE AS WELL AS THE FINAL MEN'S RACE, AND THAT'S REALLY A SIGHT TO BE SEEN.
THE RAIN DIDN'T HOLD PEOPLE OFF.
IT WAS DEFINITELY REALLY BENEFICIAL FOR SOMERVILLE AND ALSO JUST I THINK THE WOMEN'S RACE, THE WOMAN WHO WON, CARIN, I FORGOT HER LAST NAME, BUT SHE WAS WORLD RANKED, WON 79 MAJOR TITLES, AND SHE TOOK IT OUT AT THE END, AND IT WAS JUST ALMOST A PHOTO FINISH, BUT SHE WON THE RACE, AND IT WAS JUST REALLY EXCITING TO ME RIGHT THERE AT THE FINISH LINE.
ALSO, TO COMMEMORATE A KICKOFF SUMMER SEASON.
ENCOURAGE YOU ALL TO ATTEND THE ROSE DAY FESTIVAL AT COLONIAL PARK AT THE RUDOLPH VAN DER GOOT ROSE GARDEN ON SATURDAY JUNE 8TH, FROM 11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM.
THIS IS ALWAYS A REALLY SPECIAL EVENT AT THE ROSE GARDEN.
THE ROSES ARE NOW IN PEAK BLOOM.
THE FOLKS WHO WORK IN THE GARDEN JUST DO AN INCREDIBLE JOB REALLY MAINTAINING THAT PART OF COLONIAL PARK, THE ROSE GARDEN AND ALL THE OTHER VEGETATION AROUND IT.
IT'S A FREE EVENT, A FESTIVAL HOSTED BY THE SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION AT 156 METTLERS LANE.
YOU CAN PARK IN PARKING LOT A AND YOU CAN WALK OVER.
OUR MISSION IS FREE, AS I MENTIONED, BUT DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED.
THE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL AGES, WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE, ALTHOUGH PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED ACTUALLY IN THE ROSE GARDEN ITSELF.
YOU CAN PARTICIPATE AND SEE OVER 3,000 BEAUTIFUL ROSES, WHILE ALSO ENJOYING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD TRUCKS, CRAFT VENDORS, AND PICNICKING ON THE LAWN AND ACTIVITY STATIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ROSE PLANTS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE, SO THAT'S A GREAT THING.
ALSO, WITHIN OUR SENIOR DISABILITY OFFICE HOSTING A SERIES OF SOMERSET COUNTY CERTIFIED EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. THAT'LL BE TAKEN FOURTH NOW FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS.
THERE'S ACTUALLY SIX PROGRAMS YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR.
IF YOU'RE 60 OR ABOVE, THERE'S A BINGO SIZE, WHICH IS REALLY COMBINING BINGO WITH EXERCISE AND ACTIVITY.
THEN YOU COULD ALSO EAT, SMART, MOVE MORE AND WEIGH LESS.
NOW, I PLAN TO PARTAKE IN THAT MYSELF.
[LAUGHTER] IT'S AN ONLINE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT USES EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES TO HELP PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT.
THERE'S AN ENHANCED FITNESS PROGRAM.
ALSO, I'LL HAVE TO PARTAKE IN THAT.
IT'S A LOW-COST ARTHRITIS-FRIENDLY EVIDENCE-BASED GROUP EXERCISE PROGRAM.
THERE'S A JERRY-FIT, WHICH IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GEARED TOWARDS HELPING RELIEVE CHRONIC DISEASE AND SELF-MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR OLDER ADULTS.
THERE'S A TAI CHI PROGRAM, WHICH IS ALWAYS REALLY HIGH DEMAND, FOR HELPS WITH ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION, AND THEN THERE'S A PROGRAM REGARDING WALKING WITH EASE, HELP INDIVIDUALS PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH ARTHRITIS AND OTHER JOINT-RELATED ISSUES TO IMPROVE THEIR MOBILITY AND REDUCE PAIN.
IT'S DEVELOPED BY THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION.
REGISTRATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS, SO PLEASE SIGN UP.
OR YOU CAN GO TO THE COUNTY WEBSITE AND OBVIOUSLY PARTAKE IN THOSE.
THEN FINALLY, WITH REGARD TO THE CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER.
AS WE LOOK AT HOUSING IN SOMERSET COUNTY AND REALLY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, THERE'S A NEED FOR SIMPLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND THE CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER DOES AN INCREDIBLE JOB.
THEY'RE A HUD-CERTIFIED HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY, AND THEY OFFER FREE HOUSING AND FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNSELING SERVICES.
THERE'S TWO WEBINARS THAT THEY'RE HOSTING.
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ONE WILL BE, I WANT TO RENT AN AFFORDABLE UNIT, HOW DO I BEGIN? IT'S A WEBINAR HOSTING ON JUNE 4TH, 2024 FROM 6:00-7:00, AND YOU COULD REGISTER ONLINE FOR THAT WEBINAR.ALSO, THERE'S A TWO-DAY VIRTUAL HOME BUYER WEBINAR ON JUNE 25TH AND JUNE 27TH.
THOSE PARTICIPANTS WHO PARTAKE IN BOTH SEMINARS, ACTUALLY WOULD BE ABLE TO GET A CERTIFICATE WHICH HELPS WITH YOUR MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS THEMSELVES.
AGAIN, WE'RE LOOKING AT CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER AS BEING A REAL ASSET TO THE COMMUNITY.
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THEY ARE THE PLACE TO GO.
THAT'S THE END OF MY REPORT. THANK YOU.
>> THANK YOU. THE GREATER RARITAN ONE STOP CAREER TRAINING SERVICES CENTER, THEY'RE HAVING A CAREER CAFE ON MAY 31ST AND ON JUNE 28TH.
IF YOU'RE A JOB SEEKER AND YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SERVICES THAT THEY PROVIDE, YOU CAN VISIT THE ONE STOP CAREER CENTER ON THOSE DATES, MAY 31ST, JUNE 28TH, FROM 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM RIGHT HERE IN SOMERVILLE, 27 WARREN STREET.
DIRECTOR ROBINSON MENTIONED THE JOB FAIR ON JUNE 4TH AT THE HINDU TEMPLE.
TODAY, I VISITED THE FOODBANK NETWORK OF SOMERSET COUNTY ALONG WITH KLEEN MARR AND ZACH.
THIS IS PART OF OUR ONGOING DISCUSSION WE'VE BEEN HAVING TO SEE HOW THE COUNTY CAN BETTER SUPPORT OUR FOOD BANKS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.
WE HAD A GOOD CONVERSATION, A TOUR OF THEIR FACILITY.
ALSO, FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, I SPENT THE DAY IN MY HOMETOWN OF NORTH PLAINFIELD.
THEY ACTUALLY HAVE ABOUT I THINK FIVE DIFFERENT CEREMONIES FROM 9:00-12:00.
EVERY 30 MINUTES, THEY GO TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION AROUND TOWN.
THEY HAD A VERY NICE ONE AT MEMORIAL PARK. GOOD TURNOUT.
I WAS GLAD TO BE ABLE TO THANK ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AND SACRIFICED.
THAT'S MY REPORT FOR NOW. THANK YOU.
>> THANK YOU. WE MOVE RIGHT ALONG.
WE HAVE EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION COMMITTEE AWARD. GAIL ALLEN.
>> KELLY'S RIGHT THERE. KELLY'S LOOKING FOR YOU.
>> THAT'S OKAY. WE'RE GOING TO RECOGNIZE GAEL SINCE SHE'S HERE.
>> DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT. GAEL, YOU'RE BEING RECOGNIZED.
>> FOR THE GREAT WORK THAT YOU DO.
I OFTEN SAY OUR GREATEST RESOURCES ARE OUR PEOPLE, OUR STAFF.
I'VE PROBABLY SEEN YOU ONCE OR TWICE SO YOU PROBABLY STAY IN THE BACKGROUND BUT YOU'RE THE STAFF MEMBER THAT ALLOW US TO DO WHAT WE NEED TO DO.
YOU'RE PART OF THE BRAIN TRUST THAT THE RESIDENTS GET TO ENJOY ALL THE AMENITIES AND SERVICES THAT WE OFFER HERE IN SOMERSET COUNTY.
SO, THANK YOU. DO YOU WANT TO TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT AND WHAT YOU DO?
>> WELL, YES. I DIDN'T PREPARE ANYTHING.
I CAN'T EVEN SAY ENOUGH ABOUT MONICA MULLIGAN.
IF IT WEREN'T FOR HER, I WOULD NOT HAVE MADE IT ALMOST 24 YEARS SO FAR AS A COUNTY EMPLOYEE AND MIKE FROST, I DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO PUT INTO WORDS WHAT GREAT LEADERSHIP YOU'VE PROVIDED AND HOW MUCH WE'RE GOING TO MISS YOU.
IT'S BEEN AN HONOR TO WORK UNDER BOTH OF YOU.
BUT I ALSO WANTED TO SAY TO THE COMMISSIONERS, MY FAMILY SETTLED HERE IN SOMERVILLE, 115 YEARS AGO.
MOST OF MY FAMILY STILL LIVES IN THE COUNTY.
I'VE WORKED HERE FOR 24 YEARS, AND I GREATLY APPRECIATE THE INVESTMENT THAT YOU MAKE IN THE EMPLOYEES SO THAT WE CAN BRING OUR A GAME TO THE RESIDENTS WHO I HAPPEN TO BE RELATED TO.
BUT IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE BECAUSE YOUR INVESTMENT IN ME AS AN EMPLOYEE HAS ENABLED ME TO REALLY WORK WITH THE MOST MARGINALIZED CITIZENS OF OUR COMMUNITY.
I WORK IN JUVENILE INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES.
WE WORK WITH THE FAMILIES WHO ARE REALLY PUSHED TO THE SIDELINES A LOT AND HAVE THE HARDEST WAY TO GO AND I HOPE THAT MONICA AND I AND RAQUEL AND ALIMA HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REALLY PLANT SOME SEEDS IN OUR YOUTH,
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THE ONES THAT NEED IT MOST, AND I HOPE THAT THOSE WILL TAKE HOLD LATER ON.THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME AND US IN BEING ABLE TO DO THAT.
>> WELL, MONICA, SINCE YOU RECOMMENDED HER, AND AS YOU'RE COMING, PLEASE COME UP.
WE CAN TAKE PICTURES AND THIS IS WHAT MONICA WROTE.
I AM PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT MONICA MULLIGAN HAS NOMINATED YOU FOR A PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, AND YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN AS THE RECIPIENT.
THE ERC CONGRATULATES YOU FOR RECEIVING YOUR JUVENILE JUSTICE AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE FROM RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, RU AFTER COMPLETING 64 HOURS OF COURSE STUDY OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS.
THE COMMITTEE CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND ONE OF THE COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS, WHICH WAS TODAY TO ALLOW US THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE ABLE TO RECOGNIZE YOU FOR A JOB WELL DONE, BUT ALSO YOU BEING RECOMMENDED BY MONICA MULLIGAN FOR ALL THE WORK YOU DO.
SO KUDOS GO TO HER FOR RECOGNIZING ALL THE WORK YOU DO AND WE'RE GOING TO TAKE SOME PICTURES.
MIKE, ZACH. DO YOU WANT TO COME UP AS WELL?
>> [INAUDIBLE] COME ON DOWN. I RECOMMENDED HIM [INAUDIBLE].
WE HAVE SEVERAL COMMUNICATIONS, ONE FROM THE COUNTY OF WARREN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, REGARDING RESOLUTION 35224, OPPOSING A410.
NOTICE OF FILING OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING JCPNL DOCKET NUMBER QO23120872.
NOTICE OF FILING OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING JCPNL 2023 RRC FILING DOCKET NUMBER ER24020075. ENGINEER.
>> GOOD EVENING. RESOLUTION 24-1100, IS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND THE BOROUGH OF PAPA AND GLADSTONE FOR CURB EXTENSIONS AND ADA COMPLIANT CURB RAMPS ON MAIN STREET AT WILLOW AVENUE.
24-1101 IS APPROVING PLANS AND AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS, MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD EXTENSION, WASHINGTON VALLEY ROAD, WASHINGTON VALLEY ROAD EXTENSION AND NORTH ROAD, WARREN TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY CONTRACT 24008.
24-1102 IS APPROVING PLANS AND AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR HORIZONTAL CURVE SIGNAGE PLANS, VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES IN SOMERSET COUNTY, CONTRACT 24009.
24-1103 IS AUTHORIZING APPLICATION OF FUNDS FROM THE NORTH JERSEY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AUTHORITY FOR LOCAL SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS TO SOMERSET STREET, FROM FIRST AVENUE LION STREET TO US ROUTE 206 AND SOMERSET STREET, OLD YORK ROAD FROM FIRST AVENUE LYMAN STREET TO COLLE SANNITA WAY CANAL STREET.
RESOLUTION 241104, AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE SURETY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 28 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING WITH 32 PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT BLOCK 7 LOT 29 ALONG WEST MAIN STREET, COUNTY ROUTE 533 IN BOUNDBROOK AND ON FILE WITH THE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AS BB 139S TOTAL $24,986.
>> RESOLUTION 24-1105 IS AUTHORIZING A ONE MONTH EXTENSION OF ADDENDUM NO.
3 TO THE MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT S005 BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY JUDICIARY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS.
PREVIOUSLY ENTERED INTO WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY JUDICIARY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF THE COURTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES THAT ARE PERFORMED BY BY THE COUNTY FOR THE SUPERIOR COURT, SOMERSET COUNTY VICINAGE.
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THE ADDENDUM COVERS THE TIME PERIOD OF AUGUST 1, THROUGH JUNE 30, SO THIS IS EXTENDING IT THROUGH JULY 31ST.24-1106 IS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE UNIFORM SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOMERVILLE BOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT AND 24-1107 IS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE UNIFORM SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOMERVILLE BOROUGH RESCUE SQUAD.
>> RESOLUTION 241108 IS AUTHORIZING MY OFFICE TO UTILIZE THE PROVISIONS IN THE LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACTS LAW TO PREPARE SCOPE OF WORK FOR PROPRIETARY GOODS OR SERVICES IN REGARDS TO ESRI, WHICH IS OUR GOIS SOFTWARE.
IT'S NO LONGER ON STATE CONTRACT.
>> 24-1109 AMENDING RESOLUTION 23-1160 ADOPTED ON JUNE 13, 2023, AUTHORIZING THE SOMERSET COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, ENHANCING LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT YEAR 2, AWARDED UP TO TWO MILLION DOLLARS FROM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30TH, 2025.
THE AMENDMENT IS AN ADDITIONAL YEAR OF THE GRANT PROGRAM.
>> FOR THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, 24-1110 IS AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP OUT OF SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, FOR THE HARRIS ACCLAIM RECORDING SOFTWARE FOR THE SOMERSET COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, UTILIZING THE BERGEN COUNTY CONTRACT CK04 22-24, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $63,239.29.
>> 24-1111 IS AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR JCC-0019-24 TO SIX SEPARATE VENDORS.
THIS IS FOR THE OPEN END COOPERATIVE PRICING BID FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR THE SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL AND ALL DIVISIONS.
IT'S THE FIRST YEAR OF A TWO YEAR CONTRACT.
>> 24-1112 IS AWARD OF CONTRACT RS KNAPP CO OUT OF LINDHURST NEW JERSEY FOR REPROGRAPHICS CONSTRUCTION PLAN REPRODUCTION AND PLOTTING SUPPLIES FOR THE ENGINEERING DIVISION AND OPEN END CONTRACT, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.
24-1113 IS AWARD OF STATE CONTRACT TO ASPHALT PAVING SYSTEMS OUT OF HAMMONTON NEW JERSEY FOR THE 2024 MICROSURFACING AND SURREY SLURRY SEAL PAVEMENT SYSTEM AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $850,005.81.
24-1114 IS AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER TWO AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR TR WENIGER INC OUT OF PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY FOR IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS AT WARRENBROOK GOLF COURSE, WARREN TOWNSHIP.
AS THE AS-BID CONTRACT IS $2,021,183.50, THE FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT IS $2,269,177.33 AND INCLUDES PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE IN THE AMOUNT OF $248,219.85.
THIS IS CHANGE ORDER NUMBER TWO, WHICH IS A DECREASE OF $226.02.
>> RESOLUTION 24-1115, AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FRENCH AND PARRELLO ASSOCIATES FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE REMEDIATION FUND FOR BLOCK 117 LOT 4, RARITON BOROUGH, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,200, ALSO KNOWN AS THE HUNT PROPERTY.
24-1116 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NAJARIAN ASSOCIATES FOR SITE INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF BLOCK 160, LOTS 1, 2, 3, AND 13 AND BLOCK 169, LOT 3, HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP, SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $140,300, AND THIS IS THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTRY CLUB.
>> 24-1117 IS AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS VENDORS FOR UNIFORMS FOR VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND PARK COMMISSION, AS WELL AS A COOPERATIVE BID, CONTRACT CC-0004-24 FIRST YEAR OF A TWO YEAR CONTRACT.
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>> RESOLUTION 24-1118 FOR THE OFFICE OF OPERATIONS AND PLANNING, AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO NEW HOPE INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOR CONNECTION TO RECOVERY HOUSING, IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,000 AND ANOTHER CONTRACT TO COMMUNITY AND CRISIS FOR PEER RECOVERY POP UPS, AND THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 FOR THE PERIOD, MARCH 1, 2024 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28TH, 2025, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $37,000.
>> GOOD AFTERNOON. RESOLUTION 24-1119, AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NEW HOPE INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOR CONNECTION TO RECOVERY HOUSING.
I DON'T THINK THAT'S MY RESOLUTION.
AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM COMPUTER SQUARE UNDER [INAUDIBLE] NEW JERSEY FOR INFO SHARE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE UTILIZING NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $87,200. THANK YOU.
>> 24-1120 IS AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MULTIPLE VENDORS FOR OUR REFUSE DISPOSAL SERVICES, SECOND YEAR OF A TWO YEAR CONTRACT, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED 48,000.
24-1121 IS AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ACCESSORIES FOR OUR VENTRAC TRACTOR, IT'S A BROOM SPREADER DROP SSV.
SORRY, I DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT IS.
A STORAGE BASKET IS TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $10,677.30.
24-1122 IS AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MULTIPLE VENDORS.
THIS IS FOR ELECTRICAL UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES, SECOND YEAR OF A TWO YEAR CONTRACT, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $43,913.56.
24-1123 IS AWARD A CONTRACT TO MULTIPLE VENDORS FOR RECAPPING TIRES AND SOLID TIRE REPLACEMENT, SECOND YEAR OF A TWO YEAR CONTRACT, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED 20,000.
>> RESOLUTION 24-1124, THIS IS AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATIONS OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACTS TO SHAIN SCHAFFER, CHASAN LAMPARELLO, MALLON, AND CAPPUZZO FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES IN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET, ON A NEEDED AS NEEDED BASIS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 TOTAL NOT EXCEED 165,000.
COUNTY CLERK APPROVAL TO PAY A CONFIRMING ORDER TO FOVEONICS DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS AT HACKETTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY FOR IMAGESYNC SOFTWARE, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $7,205.81.
COUNTY CLERK, AGAIN, APPROVAL TO PAY A CONFIRMING ORDER TO WILENTZ GOLDMAN AND SPITZER OUT OF WOODBRIDGE NEW JERSEY FOR LEGAL SERVICES, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $50,654.24.
>> 24-1127 IS AUTHORIZING A CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACTS, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $460,040.66.
24-1128 IS AN INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FARMERS MARKET PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,157.
24-1129 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CHILDHOOD LED EXPOSURE PREVENTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500.
1130 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES, COUNTY INNOVATION PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,993.
1131 IS INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 2024 FORMULA BASED FOR THE CHILD ADVOCACY DEVELOPMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,460.
24-1132 INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BRIDGE D1302 POTTERSVILLE ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,135.64.
24-1133 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT
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IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,869.99.1134 IS ANOTHER INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,067.45.
THESE ONES FOR THE NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENTS ARE FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES THAT'S WHY THEY'RE BROKEN OUT IN DIFFERENT INSERTIONS.
1135 IS INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,187.56.
1136 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,675.35.
1137 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY, EDWARD BURN MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, ALSO KNOWN AS JAG, IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,088.
THERE'S AN IN KIND MATCH APPROPRIATED IN THE SOMERSET COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S SALARY AND WAGE BUDGET.
1138 IS AN INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,177.80.
1139 IS AN INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,082.69.
1140 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION SCP PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,000.
1141 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION FAMILY COURT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,188.
1142 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION SCP PROGRAM SERVICE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF 324,522.
11 43 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $507,330.67.
>> 1144, IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, COUNTY HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $764,612, 1145 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PICKET PLACE COUNTY ROUTE 567 BRIDGE, C0609, IN THE AMOUNT OF $830,978.34, AND 1146 IS THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND THE RATIFICATION OF THE SAME.
>> 24-1147, FOR THE OFFICE ON AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES, APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDER TO SAKER SHOPRITES, INC, NEW JERSEY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF FLOWERS FOR THE SENIORS CENTER.
24-1148, ALSO FOR AGING AND DISABILITY, AUTHORIZES CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED WHITSON CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF MEALS, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $18,900.
1149 FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AUTHORIZES THE DECREASE OF PURCHASE ORDERS FOR COMMUNITY HOPE AND RARITAN VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED 83,592.71.
RESOLUTION 24-1150, FOR THE OFFICE OF OPERATIONS AND PLANNING, AUTHORIZES ALLOCATION TO VARIOUS HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES FOR THIS PUBLIC SAFETY NET FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2024-DECEMBER 31ST, 2024.
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $2,053,940.
1151 FOR RICHARD HALL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER, APPROVAL TO PAY A CONFIRMING ORDER TO ROUND HILL RISK PARTNERS, LLC OF CHATHAM, NEW JERSEY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR RICHARD HALL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS STAFF, FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2024-JUNE 1, 2025, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $37,747.
IT'S APPROPRIATE THAT I FINISH WITH RICHARD HALL, I THINK.
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[LAUGHTER].>> RESOLUTION 24 1152, APPROVAL TO PAY A CONFIRMING ORDER TO RWJ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SOMERSET, FOR POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PHYSICALS, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $200.
24-1153, APPROVAL TO PAY A CONFIRMING ORDER TO TJOHNE PRODUCTIONS, INCORPORATED, FOR CONDUCTING INTERACTIVE TRAFFIC SEMINARS AT LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED 11,200. THANK YOU.
>> 24-1154, APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDER TO ZUFALL HEALTH CENTERS OF DOVER, NEW JERSEY.
FOR CHILD HEALTH CLINICS, TOTAL AMOUNT TO EXCEED $13,410.
24-1155, APPROVAL PAY CONFIRMING ORDER TO ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER OF DOVER, NEW JERSEY, FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES, TOTAL AMOUNT TO EXCEED $14,073.
>> 24-1156 IS APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDERS TO SDG FOR ELECTRONIC CELL GATE REPAIRS, AND MILLENNIUM MECHANICAL, FOR REFRIGERANT DISPOSAL, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $3,389.
24-1157 IS APPROVAL TO AMEND AND INCREASE R24-535, CONFIRMING ORDER BY $100.
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $6,399.27.
24-1158 IS AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACTS TO MILLENNIUM MECHANICAL, FOR HVAC MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR.
24-1159 IS APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDERS TO COLGATE PAPER STOCK FOR COMMODITIES.
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $23,067.01.
24-1160 IS APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDERS TO RICOH USA, FOR OFFICE COPIERS, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $406.75.
24-1161 IS APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDERS FOR PARTS AND MULTIPLE PARTS AND REPAIR VENDORS.
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $28,539.84.
WAIT TIL YOU CLICK IT OVER. 24-1162 IS APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDERS FOR PARTS AND REPAIR VENDORS.
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $37,659.71.
24-1163 IS APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDERS TO FUEL AND FUEL SOFTWARE VENDORS.
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $100,109.99.
24-1164 IS AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR PARTS AND REPAIRS.
>> IS THERE A MOTION TO ADD ABOVE RESOLUTION 24-1100-24-1164, TO THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR OUR JUNE 11TH, MEETING?
>> ITEMS TO BE ADDED FOR ADOPTION AT THE MAY 28, 2024, REGULAR MEETING.
FIRST ONE IS 24-1073, AUTHORIZING A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, FOR THE PROVISION OF DETAINEE FACILITIES.
1074 IS APPROVAL TO PAY A CONFIRM AND ORDER TO VARIOUS CONTRACTORS ON BEHALF OF THE GREATER RARITAN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD.
>> GOOD EVENING. R24-1075, AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DMT SOLUTIONS, GLOBAL CORP OF DANBURY, CONNECTICUT, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT TO THE SOMERSET COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, GENERAL ELECTION 2024, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $342,800.
>> 10706 IS AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MILLS AND SCHOERING ARCHITECTS, LLC, FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE SOMERSET COUNTY SEMI QUINENTENIAL INTERPRETIVE PLAN CONCEPT DOCUMENT PHASE I.
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $120,495.
>> RESOLUTION 24-1077, AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SHI, SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF HPE DIGITAL BACKUP NETWORK SOLUTIONS AND STORAGE ARRAY, UTILIZING THE NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING ALLIANCE.
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $47,364.18.
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>> 24-1078 IS AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ACCEPT A LEAP GRANT.
THIS IS FOR A STREET SWEEPING COLLECTION FACILITY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000.
THIS WILL BE USED FOR MULTIPLE MUNICIPALITIES TO BRING THEIR STREET SWEEPINGS, AND THEY WILL PAY PART OF THE DISPOSAL, BUT WE'LL HOUSE IT IN HILLSBOROUGH, AT OUR ROAD AND BRIDGE FACILITY.
24-1079 IS AWARD A CONTRACT FOR INFOR PUBLIC SECTOR, FOR MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, FIRST YEAR OF A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT.
THIS IS FOR THE SOFTWARE THAT WE DO ALL OF OUR COST ACCOUNTING FOR OUR PUBLIC WORKS DIVISIONS.
>> IS THERE A MOTION TO ADD RESOLUTION 24-1073-24-1079, TO OUR AGENDA FOR OUR 6 O'CLOCK MEETING?
>> YES, WITH ABSTENTION FROM 10703.
>> ABSTENTION FROM 241073 NOTED.
>> YES. IS THE PUBLIC PORTION OF OUR MEETING WHERE ANYONE FROM THE PUBLIC MAY COME UP AND SPEAK, 5 MINUTES, NO YIELDING OF TIME, NO COMING UP A SECOND TIME.
IS THERE A MOTION TO OPEN TO PUBLIC?
>> AYE. AYES HAVE IT. ANYONE FROM THE PUBLIC WISHING TO SPEAK AT THIS TIME?
>> WE DID RECEIVE A MESSAGE FROM OUR GOOD FRIEND, HARRY BOSLEG, 1243 CANAL ROAD FRANKLIN.
HE STARTS OFF WITH A QUOTE THAT DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISM IS ONE TRAIN STOP AWAY FROM COMMUNISM.
HE WANTS TO REMIND US THAT THERE ARE 47,000 CHINESE MILITARY TROOPS ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE US, AND 3,000 THAT HAVE GONE MISSING.
WITH REGARDS TO VETERANS, HE BELIEVES THEY SHOULD BE PAID BETWEEN $7-11 MILLION FOR THE MENTAL ANGUISH THAT THEY WERE CAUSED BY SENDING THEM INTO A LOSING WAR.
SORRY. THIS CAUSED SEVERAL SEVERE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, AND HAVE CAUSED HIGH SUICIDE RATES.
THAT THE CROOKED GOVERNMENT OWES VETERANS MUCH MORE THAN THEY GET FROM THE GOVERNMENT. THAT'S ALL I HAVE.
SEEING NO ONE ELSE WANTING TO COME FOR, IS THERE A MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THIS MEETING?
>> AYES HAVE IT. WE'LL MOVE ON TO OUR REGULAR 6 O'CLOCK MEETING.
AS OUR GUESTS ARE COMING IN.
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