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[Somerset County Board of County Commissioners Work Meeting]

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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 RECORDED AND LIVE STREAMED ON THE SOMERSET COUNTY WEBSITE.

FOR PUBLIC ACCESS.

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS TO COUNTY BOARD MEETING AT CO.SOMERSET.NJ.US.

THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING BY CALLING (908) 231-7075.

DIRECTOR ROBINSON. THANK YOU.

AS WE RISE TO RECITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TOGETHER AND REMAIN STANDING FOR REFLECTIONS.

IF SOMEBODY COULD TURN THE AIR ON.

YES, WE WILL TAKE CARE OF THAT.

THANK YOU.

I THOUGHT IT WAS VERY NICE IN HERE.

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS.

ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.

AS WE CONTINUE TO GOVERN WITH ALL DUE RESPECT TO ALL PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES, MAKING SURE THAT WE'RE MAKING GREAT DECISIONS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF SOMERSET COUNTY.

THANK YOU. WELCOME, EVERYONE, TO THE JULY 23RD, 2020 FOURTH WORK SESSION OF THE 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 AUGUST 13TH, 2024.

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.

COMMISSIONER DRAKE. COMMISSIONER SINGLETERRY.

COMMISSIONER MARANO.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR. SOOY.

DIRECTOR ROBINSON.

HERE. SINCE OUR LAST MEETING, I'VE HAD THE HONOR AND PRIVILEGE OF MEETING AND TAKING PHOTOS WITH TWO OF THE NEWEST POLICE OFFICERS AS THEY STARTED WORKING IN UNIFORM.

OFFICER SARAH HARRELL OF HILLSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND OFFICERS CHRISTOPHER MONROE AND CINDY ALDANA.

CINDY ALDANA OF THE WATCHUNG POLICE DEPARTMENT.

CHRISTOPHER WAS ONE OF THE FIRST RECIPIENTS OF OUR POLICE SCHOLARSHIPS, AND SARAH AND CINDY WERE BOTH IN 2023.

ROUND. WE HAVE NOW PLACED 12 NEW OFFICERS WHO GREW UP LOCALLY AND TRULY REPRESENT OUR COMMUNITY, AND THEY HAVE BEEN PLACED IN NINE DEPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.

OUR GOAL IS TO HELP OUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS DIVERSIFY, SO THAT ALL PARTS OF THE COMMUNITY KNOW THEY ARE REPRESENTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.

I AM PARTICULARLY PROUD OF THE EIGHT OF THE 12 RECIPIENTS WHO ARE YOUNG WOMEN.

SO LET'S GO A SIGNIFICANTLY UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATION WHEN IT COMES TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.

SO LET'S GIVE THEM ALL A ROUND OF APPLAUSE.

LAST WEEK I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY OF VISITING MIDDLEBUSH FARM IN FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP WITH THE FOUR H TEAM TO MEET WITH SOME OF THE VOLUNTEERS AND THE COWS THAT WILL BE PART OF THE ANNUAL FALL FAIR COMING UP IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS.

YOU CAN SEE A BRIEF VIDEO WITH THE COWS ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.

THE FALL FAIR IS FROM AUGUST 7TH TO AUGUST 9TH AT NORTH BRANCH PARK IN BRIDGEWATER.

AND IF YOU'VE NEVER BEEN TO THE FAIR, I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO STOP BY.

IT'S A PERFECT TIME FOR FAMILY TO HAVE SOME SUMMER FUN TOGETHER.

ALSO LAST WEEK WE JUST RETURNED FROM AN ECO-CONFERENCE IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHERE ME, DEPUTY DIRECTOR SOOY COLLEEN MAHR AND SHELLEY BELL ATTENDED.

I WAS APPOINTED TO THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE.

I ALSO SERVE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE STEERING COMMITTEE.

WHERE OUR ELECTION FOR THE SECOND VICE PRESIDENT TOOK PLACE.

VERY INTERESTING.

AND MUCH LIKE MANY OF THE CONVENTIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY, YOU SIT WITH YOUR STATE.

WE HAD OUR FIRST EVER NEW JERSEY CAUCUS MEETING AS WE DISCUSS OUR REGIONAL CHAIRPERSON TO BE SELECTED BY THE SEVEN STATES THAT ARE IN THAT REGION.

AND SO I'M ALSO EXCITED I'M NOT GOING TO STEAL HER THUNDER, BUT OUR VERY OWN DEPUTY DIRECTOR WAS APPOINTED TO A LEADERSHIP ROLE, AND I'M SURE SHE'LL TALK MORE ABOUT THAT. SO CONGRATULATIONS.

WE ALSO WON THE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR FARM TO FRAME PROJECT, THE ONLY COUNTY IN NEW JERSEY TO WIN THE NATIONAL AWARD IN THE ARTS, CULTURE AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION CATEGORY. SO, THIS FARM TO FRAME BROUGHT TOGETHER MORE THAN 30 NEW JERSEY ARTISTS TO HIGHLIGHT SOMERSET COUNTY'S AGRICULTURAL GEMS, WITH TWO DIMENSIONAL ART CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF AG BOARD, CULTURE AND HERITAGE, AND FARM PRESERVATION IN SOMERSET

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COUNTY. IT WAS INDEED AN HONOR AND A PRIVILEGE TO BE ABLE TO REPRESENT SOMERSET COUNTY BEYOND THE BORDERS OF NEW JERSEY AND SERVING THIS COMMUNITY WITH GREAT PRIDE AND DIGNITY IN WHICH WE DO EVERYTHING.

BUT BEING ABLE TO BE WITH OUR COLLEAGUES AND OUR PEERS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND BEING RECOGNIZED IS AND IT'S A NONPARTISAN OR BIPARTISAN BOARD.

SO IT'S MUCH LIKE THE NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES, BUT ON A NATIONAL LEVEL, ALL COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS.

SO VERY PROUD OF THE WORK THAT WE'RE, WE'RE EMBARKING UPON THERE AND ON THE HISTORY ON THE GREEN THIS PAST WEEKEND.

SPEAKING OF CULTURE AND HERITAGE WE PUT MOST OF THE AMAZING EVENT THIS WEEKEND.

AND THANK YOU TO THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE TEAM.

THE. WE WERE RIGHT OUTSIDE HERE, THE COURTHOUSE, AND HONORED TO WELCOME GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON BACK TO SOMERSET COUNTY.

WE MET GREAT MEN AND ALSO RECOGNIZED THAT THERE WERE MANY WOMEN THAT WERE PART OF THE REGIMENT DURING THAT TIME.

AND HIS VALET, WILLIAM BILL LEE, WAS REPRESENTED.

WE HAD MANY REENACTORS DURING THAT TIME.

BUT CERTAINLY, WE RECOGNIZE THE RICH HISTORY RIGHT HERE IN SOMERSET COUNTY.

THERE WERE COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, GAMES FROM 250 YEARS AGO, HISTORIC TENTS AND REENACTORS.

AS I'VE ALREADY MENTIONED, IT WAS TRULY AMAZING AND A TASTE OF WHAT WE'LL BE DOING IN OUR IN 2026 AS WE CELEBRATE THIS NATION'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY. AND THAT'S ALL I HAVE FOR MY REPORT, AND I'LL JUST SHOW YOU A CERTIFICATE OF OUR AWARD FROM FARM TO FRAME.

SO WE'RE LOOKING TO BRING BACK SOME MORE AWARDS AND BE ACTUALLY IN FIRST PLACE IN 2025, WHERE WE WILL BE CELEBRATING IN PHILADELPHIA.

SO THAT ENDS MY REPORT.

THANK YOU, DIRECTOR ROBINSON.

OVER ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SIDE JESSICA PAOLINI WAS PROUD TO REPORT THAT WE HAVE TWO NEW CORPORATIONS MOVING TO SOMERSET COUNTY. FRESHPET IS MOVING ITS GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS TO BEDMINSTER AND BIOCON.

BIOLOGIC BIOLOGICS IS OPENING ITS NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS IN BRIDGEWATER.

BIOCON IS ALREADY OPERATING, AND FRESHPET IS HOLDING ITS GROUNDBREAKING FOR A BRAND NEW FACILITY ON THURSDAY.

SO AS WE ARE EXPANDING OUR DOORS OVER AT THE HUB FOR THE BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP, WE ARE ALSO GROWING OUR COMMUNITY JUST AS QUICKLY.

SO WE'RE VERY EXCITED TO WELCOME THOSE NEW MEMBERS OF OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY.

AS DIRECTOR ROBINSON HAD MENTIONED WE ATTENDED THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES.

I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT I WAS ELECTED AS THE VICE CHAIR FOR THE NEXT GEN COMMITTEE.

AND IT IS NOT JUST FOR MILLENNIALS IN OFFICE, BUT ANYONE WHO IS LOOKING TO INCORPORATE YOU KNOW, THE FUTURE OF GOVERNMENT AND DIFFERENT TECHNOLOGIES.

AND HOW DO WE REALLY OPERATE TOGETHER FOR ALL LEVELS OF OUR SOCIETY.

SO WE'RE EXCITED TO HAVE A BIGGER FOOTPRINT FOR THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY AND TO EXPAND.

WE HAD REPRESENTATION FROM UNION COUNTY, ESSEX COUNTY, AND WE'RE LOOKING TO GROW THAT AS WELL FOR PHILADELPHIA.

OVER AT THE COURTHOUSE, WE HAD HISTORY ON THE GREEN, ALL THE REENACTORS SEEING GEORGE WASHINGTON ON HIS HORSE AND ALL HIS TROOPS.

ALWAYS A FUN THING TO SEE THE KIDS COMING AND SOMETIMES THE TRADITIONAL GARB OF THE TIME, AND THEY REALLY GET INTO IT.

SO IT'S NICE TO SEE ALL THE FAMILIES OUT THERE AND THE BUSINESSES ALSO FLOURISHING BECAUSE OF ALL THE FOOT TRAFFIC.

ON THURSDAY THE 18TH, THE SOMERSET COUNTY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP HAD ITS MONTHLY MEETING AND WE HAD LOUISE FROM THE HISPANIC CHAMBER AND REPRESENTATION FROM FIFA.

SO FOR AS SOME OF US HAVE ALREADY KNOWN, WE HAVE A PRESENCE WITHIN SOMERSET COUNTY FOR ONE OF OUR FIELDS OVER AT PINGRY.

SO WE'RE VERY EXCITED TO WELCOME THEM.

AND, YOU KNOW, ONE OF OUR HOTELS IS ALREADY BOOKED UP.

SO WE'RE EXCITED TO HAVE THAT AND WE'RE ALREADY IN PREPARATION.

SO THAT CONCLUDES MY REPORT.

THANK YOU, DEPUTY DIRECTOR.

I WON'T REPEAT ABOUT HISTORY ON THE GREEN.

IT WAS A GREAT EVENT.

THANK YOU AGAIN. CULTURAL AND HERITAGE ALSO HAD A CHANCE TO ATTEND THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ON SUNDAY TO HEAR SUIT AND MY TIE, WHICH WAS A YACHT ROCK BAND AND THEY WERE FANTASTIC.

SO HATS OFF TO THE PARK COMMISSION.

ANOTHER GREAT CONCERT.

AND IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN SUNDAY NIGHTS AT DUKE ISLAND PARK AT 630, THE COUNTY REALLY SELECTS SOME FANTASTIC MUSICIANS.

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SO IT WAS A LOT OF FUN AND IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT TO BE OUT.

I ALSO HAD THE PLEASURE OF VISITING THE YMCA CAMP THIS AFTERNOON IN SUMMERVILLE, THE CAMP THAT'S TAKING PLACE RIGHT HERE AT THE Y, AND IT'S ALWAYS SUCH A PLEASURE TO SEE THE KIDS AND THE ENRICHMENT THAT THEY GET THROUGH THE Y PROGRAMS. AND YOU REALLY HAVE TO REMEMBER ABOUT THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THIS, TOO.

THEY HAVE 800 CAMPERS THAT ATTEND THIS CAMP EITHER BETWEEN A WEEK SESSION OR SOME KIDS GO THE ENTIRE SUMMER.

BUT WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT, THAT'S 800 FAMILIES THAT CAN KEEP WORKING FOR US IN SOMERSET COUNTY.

AND THE Y IS ONE OF THE LARGEST EMPLOYERS OF TEENAGERS IN OUR AREA.

SO THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE Y.

IN ADDITION TO THE POSITIVE ENRICHMENT OF OUR CHILDREN IS JUST WONDERFUL.

SO HATS OFF AGAIN TO THE YMCA FOR ALL THEY DO FOR ALL THE CAMPS SUMMERVILLE, FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, BASKING RIDGE WHERE ELSE DO THEY HAVE THE Y CAMPS? I'M FORGETTING, BUT THOSE ARE THE ONES I REMEMBER.

BUT THANK YOU TO THE Y.

COMING UP ON THE HORIZON ON AUGUST 6TH IS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT.

SO CHECK YOUR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY TO SEE WHAT THEY ARE DOING AND WHAT THEIR POLICE DEPARTMENTS ARE DOING.

THAT'S ALWAYS A FUN NIGHT TO GET OUT AND ABOUT AND SEE THINGS.

THE EMERGENCY SERVICES REALLY SHOW OFF AND SHINE ON THAT NIGHT.

FALL FAIR IS MY FAVORITE WEEK OF THE YEAR IN SOMERSET COUNTY, SO PLEASE GET OUT THERE AND SUPPORT THE PORCH MEMBERS AND ALL THAT THEY DO IN THE NON-PROFITS THAT ARE OUT THERE WORKING IN THE FOOD TENT, SELLING THEIR THINGS TO SUPPORT THEM AS WELL.

AUGUST 13TH IS ALSO A NIGHT A DAY FOR THE FUTURE.

WE'RE HAVING A PUBLIC MEETING AT 27 WARREN STREET AT 1030 IN THE MORNING.

THAT'S FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

THAT'S AN OPEN MEETING TO DISCUSS OUR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, IF YOU HAVE ANY INPUT OR COMMENTS OR HEAR ABOUT WHAT WE'RE DOING FOR THE FUTURE, THAT'S THE TIME TO GO.

27 WARREN STREET, AUGUST 13TH AT 10:30 A.M.

OUR TRANSPORTATION.

LET'S SEE, OUR SHREDDING HAD 670 CARS AT THE LAST EVENT.

THE NEXT EVENT, IF YOU MISSED THAT ONE, IS ON JULY 20TH.

AND THAT WILL BE AT CHIMNEY ROCK, OUR NORTH COUNTY GARAGE.

I DON'T KNOW IF YOU KNOW THIS, BUT OUR COUNTY ALSO OFFERS A SHARED SERVICES ARRANGEMENT TO OUR MUNICIPALITIES FOR SHREDDING AS WELL.

THAT'S FOR JUST MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS.

AND THAT'S THE FOLLOWING WEEK ON THE 27TH.

SO RESIDENTS, THE 20TH MUNICIPALITIES, THE 27TH, OUR OPEN SPACE ADVISORY BOARD MET, AND WE HAVE SOME GREAT NEWS.

WE FINALLY CLOSED ON THE STONE ARCH BRIDGE PROPERTY IN BOUND BROOK, SO YAY, YAY, YAY! THAT WAS A VERY LONG PROCESS, AND THANKS TO ALL OF OUR TEAM ON THE OPEN SPACE AND PLANNING DIVISION.

WALT, YOU GUYS DID A GREAT JOB ON THAT.

TOM'S BEEN VERY, VERY PATIENT AND WE FINALLY CLOSED THIS WEEK.

SO NOW WE CAN START.

IT'S NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YET.

WE'RE STILL DOING ALL THE GROUNDWORK THERE.

BUT NOW WE CAN START REALLY FOCUSING ON THAT.

AND FINGERS CROSSED FOR THE 250TH, WE'LL HAVE SOME NICE THINGS GOING ON THERE TO COMMEMORATE THE 250TH AND THE BATTLE OF BOUND BROOK, I'M SURE OUR SENIOR AND DISABLED ADVISORY BOARD MET TO SOME REALLY EXCITING NEWS ON THE HORIZON COMING UP FOR THAT, FOR BOTH THE PUBLIC TRANSIT AS WELL AS THE SENIOR AND DISABLED TRANSIT.

COMING THIS FALL, WE SHOULD BE INTRODUCING SOME WEB BASED APPS, SOME PHONE APPS, SOME TELEPHONE APPS THAT ARE RIDERS WILL BE ABLE TO SEE WHERE THE BUS IS WHEN IT'S COMING, SENDING AUTOMATED REMINDERS, BEING ABLE TO CHECK IN THROUGH AUTOMATED MEANS IF YOU WANT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

SO THIS IS REALLY EXCITING.

WE'RE USING FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT THE SAME SYSTEM THAT RUTGERS USES FOR THEIR BUSSES.

SO THIS IS A REAL, REAL BIG STEP UP FOR US IN OUR SERVICES THAT WE'RE OFFERING TO THE RESIDENTS OF SOMERSET COUNTY.

SO VERY EXCITING ON THE HORIZON FOR OUR TRANSPORTATION NEEDS.

AND SPEAKING OF TRANSPORTATION, OUR TRANSPORTATION IS UP LIKE 80% FROM THOSE PRE-COVID NUMBERS.

SO WE'RE CLIMBING BACK FROM PRE-COVID NUMBERS.

AND THAT MEANS PEOPLE ARE GETTING TO WORK.

PEOPLE ARE RESUMING ACTIVITIES THAT THEY WERE IN THE PAST.

SO ALL POSITIVE ECONOMIC INDICATORS FOR SOMERSET COUNTY.

AND LASTLY, OUR LGBT ADVISORY BOARD MET.

THANK YOU TO THE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE FOR SENDING CHIEF ROMAN AND OFFICER DUGAN.

THEY JOINED US TO TALK ABOUT OUR SAFE, SAFE PLACE INITIATIVE, WHICH WE HAD DISCUSSED AT A PREVIOUS MEETING.

BUT THAT'S LOCATIONS THAT ARE SAFE HAVENS FOR PEOPLE THAT ARE BEING VICTIMIZED FOR HATE OR BIAS CRIMES, AND THEY KNOW THEY CAN GO THERE FOR A SAFE PLACE.

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SO WE ARE TRYING TO ROLL OUT THAT PROGRAM MORE.

WE'RE GOING TO HAVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT IT AT THE LGBT ADVISORY BOARD TABLE AT THE FALL FAIR.

AND IF THERE'S ANYBODY ELSE THAT YOU KNOW, THAT'S A BUSINESS OWNER THAT WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE, THE COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE WEBSITE HAS ALL THE INFORMATION.

AND THAT CONCLUDES MY REPORT.

THANK YOU. THANK YOU COMMISSIONER.

JUST A FEW THINGS. I RECENTLY THE SOMERSET COUNTY HAS BEEN HAD ITS AGE FRIENDLY COUNTY DESIGNATION EXTENDED UNTIL JULY OF 2027 BY AARP.

THE PLANNING DIVISION AND OFFICE OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES SUBMITTED A PROGRESS REPORT HIGHLIGHTING HOW AGE FRIENDLY STRATEGIES WERE INCORPORATED INTO AND IMPLEMENTED IN NUMEROUS COUNTY PLANS AND PROJECTS.

IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT SOMERSET COUNTY WAS THE FIRST COUNTY IN NEW JERSEY TO BE DESIGNATED AS AGE FRIENDLY.

THAT'S GREAT. IT'S REALLY GREAT NEWS.

SO AS LIAISON TO THE SOMERSET COUNTY ENERGY COUNCIL.

I WANT TO REPORT ON THE OBVIOUS THAT THE LAST THREE WEEKS HAVE BEEN VERY HOT.

WE'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING HEAT WAVES WHERE TEMPERATURES HIT 95 AND ABOVE FOR SEVERAL CONSECUTIVE DAYS.

WORK OUTS OUTDOORS WAS CONSIDERED LIFE THREATENING.

WE KNOW THAT 2023 WAS THE HOTTEST YEAR IN ALL RECORDED HISTORY, AND 2024 WAS PREDICTED TO EXCEED IT.

AND HERE WE ARE ONLY IN MID-MARCH OR MID-JULY.

AND, YOU KNOW, WE'RE CERTAINLY EXPERIENCING A LOT OF HEAT WAVES.

BUT WHEN YOU START TO LOOK AT CLIMATE DATA, IT'S ACTUALLY VERY SCARY.

IN HOUSTON, ACCORDING TO THE 2023 NATIONAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT, THEY HAVE RECORDED OVER 9029 DAYS A YEAR WITH MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES OF 95 OR ABOVE BY 2050, USUALLY USING MODELING AND HIGH EMISSIONS SCENARIO, THEY ARE PREDICTED TO RECORD OVER 81 DAYS AT 95 OR ABOVE.

I MEAN, THINK ABOUT THAT.

WHEN YOU START LOOKING AT CLIMATE CHANGE, FORTUNATELY WE HAVE SOMERSET COUNTY.

WE HAVE THE INCREDIBLE RESOURCES BOTH IN OUR ENGINEERING, PLANNING, PUBLIC WORKS AND HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AS WELL AS SUPPORT FROM THE SHERIFF, SHERIFF'S OFFICE, OEM PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, AMONG OTHERS.

TO WEATHER THESE STORMS AND TO REALLY COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE.

BUT LIVES AND SOUND PLANNING INVESTMENTS ARE AT STAKE.

IT'S IMPORTANT TO RECOGNIZE THAT BOTH THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT, WHICH ARE LANDMARK PIECES OF LEGISLATION SIGNED BY PRESIDENT BIDEN THAT CREATED MILLIONS IN FUNDING BILLIONS IN FUNDING FOR ROADS, BRIDGES, ENERGY PROJECTS AND OTHER CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

REALLY, THE TIME IS NOW TO WORK WITH OUR FEDERAL AGENCIES, STATE, COUNTY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND PRIVATE SECTOR COMPANIES TO USE STATE OF THE ART CLIMATE DATA TO IDENTIFY RISK SCENARIOS AND ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS ACROSS ALL SECTORS.

I'LL END WITH JUST TWO SIMPLE EXAMPLES OF HOW WE CAN HELP FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE.

ON SATURDAY, I VISITED ADMA FARMS IN HILLSBORO, ALONG WITH THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND ALSO THE DIRECTOR OF THE NEW JERSEY FARM BUREAU.

GROWING FOOD LOCALLY IN SOMERSET COUNTY ON OUR FARMS IS ONE WAY TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE.

WE NEED TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR FARMERS ABILITY TO GROW FOOD LOCALLY.

AND FINALLY, KUDOS TO BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, WHO RECENTLY RECEIVED OVER $700,000 GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS PROGRAM FOR THEIR INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS WHERE NONE EXISTS.

SIDEWALKS ARE ANOTHER GREAT EXAMPLE OF HOW WE CAN COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE.

WE KNOW TO EXPAND OUR COUNTYWIDE NETWORK, WE NEED TO EXPAND OUR COUNTYWIDE NETWORK OF SIDEWALKS AND BIKE LANES SO THAT WE PUT THE GOOD USE OF THE OLDEST FORM OF TRANSPORTATION.

WE KNOW OUR FEET.

AND I WANT TO REALLY COMMEND THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, BECAUSE IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT SOMERSET COUNTY REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP ALSO, WHICH IS STAFFED BY THE COUNTY PLANNING DIVISION. GAVE BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP A GRANT IN 2018 TO PREPARE THE BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL PLAN, AND IT WAS HAVING THIS TYPE OF PLAN IN IN HAND, ENABLED THEM TO ACHIEVE THIS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS GRANT PROGRAM TO PARTICIPATE IN IT.

SO REALLY, JUST AS ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF HOW THE COUNTY PLANNING EFFORTS AND ASSISTANCE HAVE BENEFITED OUR LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES, THAT'S IN MY REPORT.

THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

I'D ALSO LIKE TO COMMEND EVERYONE WHO WAS INVOLVED IN THE HISTORY OF THE GREEN.

IT WAS A REALLY GREAT EVENT.

MY SON AND I ENJOYED IT.

AND I'M ALSO HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT JUST IN TIME FOR BACK TO SCHOOL, THE COUNTY IS LAUNCHING A PUBLIC HEALTH CLINIC TO PROVIDE ROUTINE VACCINATIONS TO SCHOOL KIDS AGED 18 YEARS AND YOUNGER.

IT'S FOR, LET'S SEE, CHILDREN WHO ARE EITHER UNINSURED AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKA NATIVE OR ENROLLED

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IN NEW JERSEY FAMILY CARE PLAN A.

AND THE FIRST, IT'S GOING TO BE HELD AT THE RICHARD HALL COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC IN BRIDGEWATER.

DURING THE OPENING WEEKS.

THERE CAN BE APPOINTMENTS FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21ST, OR THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ND.

AN ADDITIONAL CLINIC DATES CAN BE FOUND ON THE SOMERSET COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WEBSITE.

AND IF ANYONE HAS ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO REGISTER, YOU CAN CALL (908) 231-7155.

THANKS. AND THAT'S MY REPORT.

THANK YOU. WE MOVE RIGHT ALONG TO PRESENTATIONS.

WE HAVE SOME RETIREMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS.

I UNDERSTAND THAT ANTHONY DICICCO IS UNABLE TO MAKE IT THIS AFTERNOON.

SO WE'RE GOING TO ASK JERRY MAGETTE TO COME UP AND ACCEPT HIS CERTIFICATE THAT WE HAVE FOR HIM FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

AND WE ALSO HAVE TOM FAGAN.

SO IF ALL OF THE BOARD WOULD COME UP.

BUT I'M GOING TO ASK JERRY MAGETTE TO ACCEPT ANTHONY DECICCO'S CERTIFICATE.

THANK YOU.

COME ON.

GOOD, GOOD, GOOD. THE REST OF THE BOARD, YOU CAN COME UP.

CAREFUL. YEAH.

THEY MOVED FAST. THANK YOU.

SO THE FIRST ONE IS SOMERSET COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HONORS ANTHONY DICICCO.

FOR 24 YEARS OF STEADY LEADERSHIP AS A BOARD OF ELECTIONS COMMISSIONER DURING A TIME OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGE AND CHALLENGE IN THE MANAGEMENT AND CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS. HIS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE AS A BUSINESS OWNER, MAYOR OF RARITAN BOROUGH AND A MEMBER OF NUMEROUS STATEWIDE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS CONTRIBUTED GREATLY TO PROVIDING SAFE, SECURE AND SUCCESSFUL ELECTIONS DURING MAJOR STORMS, COVID 19 PANDEMIC, AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EARLY VOTING. THE SOMERSET COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THANKS CHAIRMAN DICICCO FOR HIS LONG SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOMERSET COUNTY IN MANY ROLES AND WISHES HIM A LONG AND WELL DESERVED RETIREMENT AND IS SIGNED ON THIS DAY BY YOUR FIVE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

SO, ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

HEY, CAN WE GET A COUPLE OF BOARD OF ELECTIONS COMMISSIONERS ON THIS SIDE AND BALANCE THIS OUT? I CAN COME OVER HERE. OH.

YEAH. GO AHEAD. OH, SORRY.

GO AHEAD AND STAND UP. SORRY.

RIGHT. ALL RIGHT.

WE'RE GOOD THEN? NOPE. GOT ANOTHER ONE? ONE MORE. ALL RIGHT.

AND ANOTHER CITATION.

SO THE SOMERSET COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HONORS TOM FAGAN FOR 25 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOMERSET COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS.

SIX MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS, I STAND CORRECTED.

JOINING THE TEAM AS A VOTING MACHINE MECHANIC AND RETIRING THIS YEAR AS A DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR.

TOM HAS PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN MANAGING PROGRAMING AND DEPLOYING THE COUNTY'S VOTING MACHINES DURING A TIME OF GREAT CHANGE IN ELECTION TECHNOLOGY.

HE WAS INTEGRAL TO ENSURING SUCCESSFUL, SECURE AND SAFE ELECTIONS DURING THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE SANDY AND THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC. AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

THANKS, TOM FOR HIS GREAT SERVICE AND WISHES HIM A LONG AND WELL-DESERVED RETIREMENT.

THANK YOU, TOM. THANK YOU.

GOOD MORNING, GUYS. I'M

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NOT SMILING. THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

OH, WHAT CAN I SAY? IT'S BEEN A LONG TRIP.

A LONG, LONG TRIP.

A LOT OF ADVERSITY.

THE SUPPORT TEAM FROM THE COUNTY, THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BOARD OF ELECTION HAS BEEN SUPERB THROUGH EVERYTHING.

IT WAS AN ENLIGHTENING EXPERIENCE THAT I LOVED, TRULY ENJOYED.

I LOVED MY JOB.

I CAN SAY THAT, AND I APPRECIATE ALL THE SUPPORT THAT WE'VE HAD FROM EVERYBODY, FROM THE TOP, ALL THE WAY DOWN.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THAT.

25 YEARS AND SIX MONTHS.

HOW MANY HOURS? OF COURSE. SO WE HAVE COMMUNICATIONS FROM MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP FROM THE MAYOR AND COMMITTEE ADOPTING RESOLUTION 24-6189, REQUESTING THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO PURSUE REGIONAL SOLUTIONS TO THE FLOODING WITHIN THE MILLSTONE RIVER BASIN.

COUNTY OF MERCER. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADOPTED RESOLUTION NUMBER 20 2024 398 ON JUNE 25TH, URGING STATE LEADERS TO PASS LEGISLATION GOVERNMENTS TO ELECTRONICALLY PUBLISHED LEGAL NOTICES IN NEWSPAPERS, WEBSITE OR DIGITAL PUBLICATION.

COUNTY OF SALEM BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADOPTED RESOLUTION NUMBER 2020 4-259 ON JULY 1ST TO THE SAME, AND THE COUNTY OF UNION BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2020 4-493 ON JUNE 5TH, URGING STATE LEADERS AND PASSED LEGISLATION OF THE SAME AND COUNTY CLERK STEVE PETER NOTICE OF FEES COLLECTED FOR JUNE 2024, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,334 709.

EXCUSE ME. $3,334,719.40.

AND NOW WE MOVE ON TO OUR NEW BUSINESS.

GOOD EVENING. RESOLUTION 24-1500 IS AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A MAINTENANCE SURETY NOT TO EXCEED $4,221 TO CHUN CHI CHUNG, WITH REFERENCE TO CONSTRUCTION OF 223 STORY SENIOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, EACH CONTAINING 24 UNITS.

COUNTY BRIDGE DO 801 WAS DAMAGED DURING THE DEVELOPED BY DEVELOPER'S CONTRACTOR DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE NORTH BRANCH RIVER ROAD.

THE SOMERSET COUNTY ENGINEER'S REPORT RECOMMENDATION SHOWS THAT THE SAID IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION.

THE PROJECT IS ON FILE AS COUNTY PLANNING BOARD.

BRANCHBURG 25.

ONE S.

NEXT RESOLUTION 2024 1501 IS AUTHORIZING LEASE PERFORMANCE SURETIES TO BELL BUILDING COMPANY, LLC AS GUARANTEE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF COUNTY ROAD 518 AND BRUCKNELL WAY AND COUNTY ROAD 518 AND VILLAGE DRIVE.

THIS IS FOR A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ON BLOCK 28 005, LOT 66, IN MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP ON VILLAGE DRIVE.

ON FILE WITH THE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD IS FOR 80 TOTAL PERFORMANCE SURETIES OF $58,209.76 AND $24,038.09, -5% FOR TOTAL IMPROVEMENT COST IN THE AMOUNTS OF $2,910 AND 50 OR $0.49 AS AND 12,000.01 AND $0.90 WILL BECOME MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES FOR THE PROJECT AND REMAIN IN FULL FORCE, IN EFFECT FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $78,135.46.

LOST MY STAFF TO MAKE IT SHORTER NEXT TIME.

GOOD EVENING. RESOLUTION 24-1502 IS ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE 2023 AUDIT.

SO YOU ALL SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED THAT VIA EMAIL.

IF YOU APPROVE THIS WILL SEND IT OFF TO THE STATE AS OUR REQUIRED AS WE'RE REQUIRED TO DO.

THANKS. RESOLUTION 24-1503 AUTHORIZING RICHARD HALL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER, TO APPLY AND ACCEPT FUNDING FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS FOR NEW JERSEY HARM REDUCTION EXPANSION.

FUNDING PERIOD OF FUNDING IS FROM OCTOBER 1ST, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30TH, 2025.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $1 MILLION.

NO FUNDING MATCH REQUIRED.

RESOLUTION 24-1504 AUTHORIZING RICHARD HALL, CHWC TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION

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SERVICES FOR BILINGUAL MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN STIPEND PROGRAM.

THIS IS FUNDING FOR AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS LANGUAGE ACCESS NEEDS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FROM JUNE 13TH, 2024 TO JUNE 17TH, 2026.

24 DASH 1505 IS AUTHORIZING THE 2024 UPDATE OF SOMERSET COUNTY TRANSPORTATION'S TITLE VI NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY.

THIS IS SOMETHING THAT NEW JERSEY TRANSIT REQUIRES.

THERE WERE NO CHANGES IN THE ACTUAL POLICY ITSELF.

24 DASH 1506 IS AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET TO APPLY FOR SECTION 5311 MONEY FOR 2025.

IT'S UP TO $353,081.25 OF FUNDING.

AND THIS GRANT DOES HAVE AN IN-KIND MATCH OF $111,658.25, WHICH IS EASILY MATCHED BY SALARIES.

24 1507 IS AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 17 BALLISTIC AND STAB RESISTANT VESTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL FROM ATLANTIC UNIFORMS UTILIZING STATE CONTRACTS. 17 FLEET 00763.

TOTALS NOT TO EXCEED $32,754.14.

THESE ARE. REPLACEMENT BEST FOR EXPIRED BEST CURRENTLY.

24-1508 IS AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO DEWBERRY ENGINEERING, INC.

OUT OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA FOR THE REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE NJDOT SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.

SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $34,800.

24-1509 IS AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT TO USA ARCHITECTS, PLANT PLANNERS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS OUT OF SOMERVILLE FOR SITE WORK, NEW RIDING RINGS AND FENCING AT THE LORD STERLING STABLE.

256 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE IN BERNARDS TOWNSHIP.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $152,875.

TEN IS AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR KONKUS CORPORATION FOR REPLACEMENT OF COUNTY BRIDGE E1102 MEADOW ROAD IN THE TOWNSHIPS OF BEDMINSTER AND BRIDGEWATER.

CONTRACT NUMBER 21016.

THE AS BID. CONTRACT AMOUNT IS $1,274,655.87.

THE FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT IS $1,389,243.69.

THIS CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE IS AN INCREASE OF $114,587.82.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $114,587.82.

RESOLUTION 24 1511.

AWARD OF CONTRACT TO EPLUS TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE ANNUAL RENEWAL.

SUPPORT FOR HP SERVERS AND SERVICES FROM SEPTEMBER 1ST TO 2024 TO AUGUST 31ST, 2025.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $48,304.64.

RESOLUTION 24 1512 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP.

FOR THE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION SUPPORT AGREEMENT FOR VEEAM CLOUD.

BACKUP SOLUTION FOR OFFICE 365.

ONLINE COVERAGE TERM FROM SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2025.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $36,271.

HEY, JAMES. YES? THIS ISN'T A QUESTION.

IT'S JUST A COMMENT TO YOU.

I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU TO YOU AND YOUR TEAM.

WE HAD THOSE ISSUES ON FRIDAY WITH THE CROWDSTRIKE AND YOU GUYS REALLY RESPONDED VERY WELL.

SO THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR GETTING THERE AT MIDNIGHT AND HELPING US OUT.

THAT WAS A VERY GOOD TEAM AND I'M THANKFUL 911 THEY CALLED, THEY GOT A HOLD OF US, AND I WAS VERY HAPPY TO FIND OUT.

IT WAS A SIMPLE FIX, JUST TIME CONSUMING.

I TALKED TO A COUPLE OF TOWNS AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENTS.

WE WERE ALL ON BOARD, AND THEY WERE ABLE TO GET BACK ONLINE PRETTY QUICK.

UNFORTUNATELY, NOT THE FLIGHTS.

AND BUT THANK YOU, I APPRECIATE IT.

WE APPRECIATE IT.

GOOD AFTERNOON.

RESOLUTION 24 1513 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A WEB BASED COMMAND AND CONTROL SOLUTION FROM NEW YORK TELECOM CORP.

UTILIZING NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED 42,000.

24-1514 AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO MIKE'S TOWING AND RECOVERY FOR HEAVY RECOVERY, SPECIALIST TOWING, STORAGE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE.

IT'S A FIRST YEAR OF A THREE YEAR CONTRACT.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.

THANK YOU.

24-1515 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SALAMANDER TECHNOLOGIES FOR UPGRADES AND MAINTENANCE TO THE 10NIMS CREDENTIALING SYSTEM BY

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SALAMANDER TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

FIRST YEAR OF A TWO YEAR CONTRACT.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $18,395.

24-1516 IS AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MILLENNIUM MECHANICAL.

THIS IS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THREE COMPRESSORS ON A ROOFTOP UNIT AT THE ADMIN BUILDING.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $25,028 AND THESE ARE IN-KIND REPLACEMENTS.

SO, THERE IS A SIX UNIT SYSTEM UP THERE.

WE HAVE TO REPLACE HALF OF THEM AND THREE.

SO IT'S THE THREE UNITS AND THE COMMISSIONER IS UP FREEZING OVER THERE.

I'LL GIVE YOU MY JACKET.

24-1517 IS AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SDG FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES.

SECURITY DOOR SYSTEMS AT THE SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL.

SECOND YEAR OF A THREE YEAR CONTRACT.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $96,711.92.

24-1518 IS AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MIKE'S TOWING AND RECOVERY.

THIS IS FOR TOWING SERVICES.

FIRST YEAR OF A TWO YEAR CONTRACT.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED 20,000.

24-1519 IS AWARD A CONTRACT OF MULTIPLE PARTS AND REPAIR VENDORS.

THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR OF A TWO YEAR CONTRACT TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED 88,000.

24 1520 APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRM ORDER TO TOSHIBA AMERICA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC.

IN POTTSTOWN, PA FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PHOTO ID SYSTEM TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $86.25.

24-1521 AUTHORIZING THE CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACT TO TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

FOR ANNUAL PCI FEES AND THIRD PARTY HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SERVICES.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $5,391.

24 1522 IS AMENDING CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACTS, R23-245 FOR GOALS INCORPORATED.

THIS WILL CLOSE THE ROPE IN 2023.

PURCHASE ORDER TOTALS NOT TO EXCEED.

TOTAL REDUCTION NOT TO EXCEED $16,109.07.

24-1523 APPROVAL TO PAY, CONFIRMING ORDERS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE SOMERSET COUNTY SHERIFF.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $867.57.

24-1524 IS AUTHORIZING THE CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACT TO THE US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OUT OF LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY, FOR OUR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FOR OPERATION OF A FLOOD INFORMATION SYSTEM.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $43,666.25.

THAT'S FOR ONE QUARTER OF OUR PAYMENT.

YEP, YEP.

WE HAVE 20 SOMETHING STREAM GAUGES AND ABOUT A DOZEN RAIN GAUGES AS WELL.

24-1525 IS AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACT TO GSP PROPERTIES OUT OF MENDON, NEW JERSEY, FOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR REPAIRS TO VARIOUS BUILDING STRUCTURES.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.

24-1526 IS AUTHORIZING A CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS TO INCREASE A PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACT TO TIFFANY J.

MOORE, ESQUIRE, FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES FOR CIVIL COMMITS FROM 10,000 TO 20,000.

AND 24-1527, IS AUTHORIZED UNDER CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS TO INCREASE PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACT TO J.

DANIELA FAMA, ESQUIRE, FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES FOR CIVIL COMMITS FROM 25,000 TO 50,000.

OKAY. RESOLUTION 24-1528 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE BUDGET FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 2025 FORMULA BASED FOR THE CHILD ADVOCACY DEVELOPMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,706.

1529 IS INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT AND THE AMOUNT OF $111,475.14. 1530 IS INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,434.

1531 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, ALSO KNOWN AS SCHIP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,000.

1532 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,670. 1533 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MEDICAL RESERVE CORP, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,760.

1534 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH OVERDOSE FATALITY REVIEW TEAMS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.

1535 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RIGHT TO KNOW GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,632. 1536 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, STRENGTHENING LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH CAPACITY PROGRAM AND THE AMOUNT OF $45,202 AND 1537 IS THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL SPECIALTY CLINIC SERVICES GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,422. 1538 IS AUTHORIZING A REFUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF RECYCLING TOTES AND FOR INTOXICATED DRIVER RESOURCE CENTER FEES TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $314.45.

1539 IS THE APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDERS TO DEPOT LINK, LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY, FOR TRANSCRIPTS AND FOR PIANO CONSULTING GROUP TOMS RIVER.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $34,364.86 AND 24-1540 IS A PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND RATIFICATION OF THE SAME.

RESOLUTION 24-1541, AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACTS TO HARVARD PROTECTION SERVICES FOR SECURITY FOR RICHARD HALL.

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 1920, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31ST, 2024.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $12,000.

RESOLUTION 24 1542 APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDER TO CROWN TROPHY OF GREEN BROOK FOR 500 SERIES.

ENGRAVED LUCITE MOUNTING AND ENGRAVING FOR THE 901 CENTER TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $235.

24 DASH 1543 IS APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDER TO SLADE INDUSTRIES AND FOR AND PUMPING SERVICES.

THIS IS FOR MONTHLY MAINTENANCE AND OUR GRINDER PUMP TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $13,132.24 DASH 1544 IS AUTHORIZING A CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR A PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACT TO DOT.

DESIGNING FOR UNIFORMS. TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED 1000.

24-1545 IS AMENDING AND CANCELING CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED VENDORS FOR AIM AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES, SECURITY AND FIRE SYSTEMS. TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $8,854.05.

24 1546 IS APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDER TO LORCO.

THAT'S FOR REMOVAL OF ANTIFREEZE AND OILY WATER DISPOSAL.

THAT'S FROM OUR FIRST SATURDAY DROP OFFS.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $202.50.

24-1547 IS APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDER TO COLGATE PAPER STOCK FOR COMMODITIES TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $4,934.30.

24 1548 IS APPROVAL TO PAY, CONFIRMING ORDERS TO BAYSHORE RECYCLING CORP.

FOR COMMODITIES TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $16,207.75.

24 DASH 1549 IS APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDER TO GENERAL ELECTRIC FOR SIGNAL REPAIR.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $40,481.53.

THIS WAS AN EMERGENCY REPAIR FOR FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, SO THEY WILL BE PAYING FOR THIS.

WHILE REIMBURSING US FOR THIS.

24 DASH 1550 IS AUTHORIZING A CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACTS TO CLARK MOYNIHAN LANDSCAPING AND CONSTRUCTION. THIS IS FOR STORMWATER MANAGED FACILITY MAINTENANCE.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED 140,000.

24-1551 IS AMENDING RESOLUTION R24-1243.

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THIS WAS THE INSURANCE COMPANY PAID THE CLAIM.

SO WE'RE CANCELING THE POA FOR $3,968.13.

24 DASH 1552 IS AMENDING RESOLUTION R24-946.

THERE WAS A CLERICAL ERROR BY HUDSON COUNTY MOTORS FOR REPAIR.

THEY DID FOR US TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $16,019.09.

24-1553 IS AMENDING RESOLUTION R 20 4-6 58.

THIS IS FOR INDEPENDENTS, CONTRACTORS FOR FUEL TANK REPAIRS.

WHEN THE FUEL TANKS WERE DAMAGED LAST YEAR BY ONE OF OUR EQUIPMENT OPERATORS, TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $33,185.30.

24 DASH 1554 IS APPROVAL TO PAY CONFIRMING ORDER TO NATIONAL FUEL OIL FOR GASOLINE.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $27,833.06.

24-1555 IS APPROVAL TO PAY, CONFIRMING ORDERS TO MULTIPLE PARTS AND REPAIR VENDORS.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $14,999.72.

24-1556 IS AMENDING RESOLUTION, OR 24-1241 FOR MIKE'S TOWING.

WE HAD THE WRONG REQUISITION NUMBER DOWN TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.

24-1557 IS AMENDING AND CANCELING CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACTS TO BOB'S UNIFORM AND FLEMINGTON DEPARTMENT STORE FOR UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $6,308.75.

24-1558 IS AUTHORIZING A CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACTS TO MULTIPLE TIRE VENDORS.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $90,000.

THANK YOU.

IS THERE A MOTION TO ADD ABOVE RESOLUTIONS 24-1500 THROUGH 24-1558 TO THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR OUR AUGUST 13TH MEETING.

ROLL CALL PLEASE.

. RESOLUTIONS TO BE INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT.

IS THIS AMENDING AND CANCELING CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACTS TO CHASE AND LAMPARELLO, MALLON AND CAPUZZO, CLEARY, GIACOBBE, ALFIERI AND JACOBS, SHAIN, SHAFFER AND ROGOFF, MCCARTHY, FLANAGAN, BARRON AND O'BRIEN TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED THE CANCELLATION OF $162,520.51.

RESOLUTION 24-1460 IS AUTHORIZING CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR PREVIOUSLY AWARDED CONTRACTS TO VARIOUS PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN HUNTERDON AND SOMERSET COUNTIES TO PAY STIPENDS FOR OUR YOUTH PARTICIPANTS, ONE OF WHOM IS HERE IN THE 2024 SUMMER YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $118,400.

24-1461 IS AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ALIGN THE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF THE DONNY COMPASS DUAL VIEW BODY SCANNER, LOCATED AT THE SOMERSET COUNTY ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.

THIS IS A ONE YEAR CONTRACT WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND IT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR.

TOTALS NOT TO EXCEED $21,211.98.

24-1462 IS APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR 2024 ROAD RESURFACING AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, VARIOUS ROUTES, VARIOUS LOCATIONS.

CONTRACT 24011.

THE COST ESTIMATE FOR THIS PROJECT IS $1.6 MILLION AND WE EXPECT TO ADVERTISE AND GO TO BID NEXT MONTH AND CONSTRUCT IT THIS FALL.

RESOLUTION. RESOLUTION 24 1463 IS AUTHORIZING SOMERSET COUNTY TO EXTEND THE TERM PERIOD OF THE FY 2024 GRANT.

1-2024-04 LOCAL EFFICIENCY ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION GRANT.

THIS IS FOR A STREET SWEEPING COLLECTION FACILITY.

THE ORIGINAL TERM PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30TH OF 2025 AND IT'S BEEN EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 30TH OF 2026.

RESOLUTION 24 1464.

AWARD OF CONTRACT TO EPLUS TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF A THREE YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE ANNUAL LICENSING OF CISCO VOICE OVER IP SOFTWARE.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $62,079.58.

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24-1465. AUTHOR APPROVAL OF THE CONFIRMING ORDER TO CLARK TRAVEL AGENCY FOR AIRLINE TICKETS TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $2,698.79.

THANK YOU. RESOLUTION 24 1466 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE.

INSTALLATION OF WARRANTY OF ISSI 8000 SOFTWARE LICENSING UTILIZING NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT 83909 TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $375,000. RESOLUTION 24-1467 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF RMD FROM SHC BERGEN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING ALLIANCE CONTRACT TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $36,021.38.

THIS IS THE UPGRADE, FINALLY, FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO GO FROM PAPER TO AN ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD FOR THE FIRST TIME, SO IMPLEMENTING SOON.

IS THERE A MOTION TO ADD RESOLUTIONS 20 4-1459 THROUGH 24? DASH 1467 TO THE AGENDA FOR OUR 6:00 MEETING.

SO MOVED. SECOND.

ROLL CALL PLEASE.

COMMISSIONER DRAKE. YES.

COMMISSIONER SINGLETERRY. YES.

COMMISSIONER MARANO. YES.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR SOOY. YES.

DIRECTOR. ROBINSON. YES.

THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THIS MEETING.

WHERE ARE ANYONE FROM? THE PUBLIC WISHING TO SPEAK MAY COME FORWARD.

FIVE MINUTES. NO YIELDING OF TIME.

NO COMING UP A SECOND TIME.

IS THERE A MOTION TO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC? MOTION SECOND.

ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. AYES HAVE IT.

DO WE HAVE ANYONE FROM THE PUBLIC WISHING TO SPEAK? COME FORWARD. STATE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS.

HI. SORRY, I'M REALLY NERVOUS.

MY NAME IS KATHLEEN FRAZIER.

I'M FROM 1021 AVE IN MANVILLE.

AND I HONESTLY DON'T EVEN KNOW IF I'M IN THE RIGHT PLACE, BUT I'M JUST, LIKE, LOOKING FOR SOME HELP.

I'M NOT SURE IF ANYONE KNOWS, BUT THERE WAS, LIKE, A REALLY BAD.

THEY'RE SAYING IT'S AN ACCIDENT, BUT THERE WAS SOMEONE WHO LIT OFF LIKE A BLACK POWDERED CANNON IN THE PARK IN MANVILLE THE SATURDAY AFTER 4TH OF JULY.

AND THE PERSON WHO DID IT IS NOT FROM MANVILLE OR EVEN SOMERSET COUNTY, BUT THERE WAS SOMEONE INJURED. A SHRAPNEL PIECE OF THE CANNON WENT THROUGH SOMEBODY'S BODY.

AND THE PERSON WHOSE BODY IT WENT THROUGH WAS SETTING UP AN ILLEGAL FIREWORKS DEMONSTRATION WITH OVER $10,000 WORTH OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.

FOR A PARTY THAT WAS HOSTED BY A MANVILLE COUNCILWOMAN AND THE MAYOR WAS IN ATTENDANCE.

AND THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAS HAPPENED.

AND I WENT TO THE MEETING LAST WEEK IN TOWN AND ASKED THEM FOR HELP.

AND THEY BASICALLY TOLD ME YOU CAN BUY FIREWORKS AT SHOPRITE AND TO GET OVER IT.

BUT I MOVED TO MANVILLE IN 2019 AND HAVE CALLED EMERGENCY SERVICES TIME AND TIME AGAIN FOR FIREWORKS BEING BLOWN OFF ACROSS THE STREET FROM MY HOUSE.

IT'S INJURED HOUSES EVERY SINGLE YEAR.

SOMEONE JUST LET OFF FIREWORKS LAST NIGHT AND NOTHING IS HAPPENING.

AND I'M, LIKE, TERRIFIED TO LIVE WHERE I LIVE NOW.

AND SO I DON'T KNOW WHO ELSE TO GO TO FOR HELP.

SO I DON'T KNOW.

THAT'S ALL I HAVE TO SAY, BUT I'M LIKE, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.

SO I'M GOING TO PITCH IT OVER TO I FIGURED THAT COUNCIL.

SO JUST A COUPLE QUESTIONS IF I CAN.

SO DID YOU REPORT IT TO THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT? OH, YEAH. THEY CAME AND THE GUY HAD TO BE, LIKE, AIRLIFTED.

DID YOU HAVE A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT? NO. WE DON'T WE HAVEN'T BEEN, LIKE, GRANTED ONE.

WE ASKED FOR IT.

OKAY, SO IF YOU CAN EMAIL ME JUST A SHORT SYNOPSIS, RIGHT? YOU CAN JUST SEE MY NAME DOWN THERE AND YES, SIR.

RIGHT. OKAY. AND THEN I CAN FOLLOW UP WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ALSO THE COUNTY PROSECUTOR TO SEE WHAT INVESTIGATION AND MAKE SURE THEY WERE AWARE OF.

YEAH. SO THE INVESTIGATION IS A FUNNY THING.

THEY DIDN'T SECURE THE CRIME SCENE UNTIL SIX HOURS AFTER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED.

AND PEOPLE WERE TAKING HOME, LIKE, SHRAPNEL AND ZIPLOC BAGS TO SHOW THEIR FAMILIES HOW COOL IT WAS.

SO FROM, LIKE, WHAT WE WERE TOLD AT THE MEETING THERE.

THERE ISN'T LIKE, MUCH THEY CAN DO BECAUSE THEY DON'T REALLY HAVE ANYTHING, BUT WE, LIKE, TRIED TO GIVE THE POLICE A VIDEO OF THE WHOLE INCIDENT BECAUSE MY HUSBAND TOOK A VIDEO OF THEM TRYING TO CLEAN UP THEIR $10,000 WORTH OF FIREWORKS AND GET AWAY WITH IT BEFORE THE POLICE RESPONDED.

AND THE POLICE OFFICERS TOLD US IT WASN'T NEEDED.

SO OKAY, WELL, YOU CAN SEND ME THE VIDEO.

OKAY. ALL RIGHT. AND THEN LET ME SEE WHAT I CAN DO.

OKAY. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU.

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NOT A PROBLEM. WE HAVE NONE.

HEARING NONE SEEING NONE.

IS THERE A MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THIS MEETING? MOTION OPPOSED. SECOND.

ALL IN FAVOR? AYE.

AYES HAVE IT.

* This transcript was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.