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HUNTERDON COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS<br />

One East Main Street, Victorian Plaza<br />

Flemington, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Jersey</strong> 088<strong>22</strong><br />

<strong>February</strong> <strong>22</strong>, <strong>2000</strong><br />

The <strong>Hunterdon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Board of Chosen Freeholders convened in accordance with the provisions of the<br />

Open Public Meetings Act at 3:08 p.m.<br />

PRESENT: MS. KARROW, MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO.<br />

ABSENT: MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND.<br />

Director Karrow announced: "This meeting is being held in accordance with the provisions of the Open<br />

Public Meetings Act. Adequate notice has been given by posting throughout the year a copy of the<br />

notice on Bulletin Boards on the First and Second Floor of the <strong>County</strong> Administration Building, Victorian<br />

Plaza, One East Main Street, Flemington, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Jersey</strong>, a public place reserved for such<br />

announcements. A copy was mailed on or before January 05, <strong>2000</strong>, to the <strong>Hunterdon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Democrat,<br />

Lambertville Beacon, the Express, Courier <strong>New</strong>s, Trenton Times, <strong>Hunterdon</strong> Review and Star Ledger,<br />

newspapers designated to receive such notices and by filing a copy with the <strong>Hunterdon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Clerk.@<br />

Pledge of Allegiance.<br />

A request was received from Somerset Wheelmen for permission to use Pleasant Run Road (<strong>County</strong><br />

Route 629) between Highway 202 and Flemington-Whitehouse Road, to conduct an individual time trial<br />

cycling event, on Saturday, April 15, <strong>2000</strong>, for about and hour and a half, starting at 8:00 a.m. Mr. Fuzo<br />

moved and Mr. Melick seconded a motion granting permission, provided this event is coordinated<br />

through the <strong>County</strong> Office of Roads, Bridges and Engineering.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. MELICK, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND.<br />

Correspondence was received from the <strong>Hunterdon</strong> Harmonizers, requesting permission to use the<br />

facilities (electrical outlets and rest rooms), at the Hall of Records, during the Annual Craft Fair, on<br />

September 16 and 17, <strong>2000</strong>. Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Melick seconded a motion granting permission,<br />

provided this is coordinated through the <strong>County</strong> Office of Buildings and Maintenance.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. MELICK, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND.<br />

Mr. Melick moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded a motion to approve the regular and executive session<br />

minutes of December 28, 1999 and the regular session minutes of January 31, <strong>2000</strong>.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND.<br />

Mr. Melick moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded a motion to pay claims in accordance with the Claims<br />

Register dated <strong>February</strong> <strong>22</strong>, <strong>2000</strong>, in the amount of $3,801,059.14.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-1A CLAIMS REGISTER<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND.<br />

Mr. Melick moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded a motion to approve the Social Services Funds Report for<br />

January, <strong>2000</strong>.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-1B SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDS REPORT<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND.<br />

Mr. Melick moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded these:<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-1C RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Board of Chosen Freeholders concurs with the Recreation Commissioners= Resolution<br />

#00-216, appointing Lori Dwarnick, as the Recreation Leader for the Therapeutic Recreation Program.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-1D RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Robert Ent Jr. appointed permanent, full time Senior Engineering Aide, Roads, Bridges<br />

and Engineering, $32,934 per annum, effective <strong>February</strong> 10, <strong>2000</strong>.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-1E RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Dennis Tillett appointed permanent, full time Plumber, Buildings and Maintenance,<br />

$38,269 per annum, effective <strong>February</strong> 28, <strong>2000</strong>.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-2A RESOLUTION


RESOLVED, Floyd Saums appointed provisional, full time Assistant Library Director, Library, $66,782<br />

per annum, effective <strong>February</strong> 28, <strong>2000</strong>.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-2B RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Joseph Grande appointed provisional, full time Engineering Aide, Roads, Bridges and<br />

Engineering, $33,404 per annum, effective <strong>February</strong> 28, <strong>2000</strong>.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-2C RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving the reappointment of Cynthia Yard to the <strong>Hunterdon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Utilities Authority.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-2D RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving Area Plan Grant, 10-017/039, for Senior Health Services and Preventive Health<br />

Services, through the <strong>County</strong> Health Department, in the amount of $14,574.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-2E RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving a Professional Legal Services Agreement with Gaetano M. DeSapio, for legal<br />

counsel to the <strong>County</strong>, for the year <strong>2000</strong>.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-2F RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving a State Contract for Personal Assistant Services Program, through Human<br />

Services, in the amount of $12,341.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-2G RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving Application for Payment #3, for Bid 97-58, for Library Equipment, for the new<br />

North Branch <strong>County</strong> Library, with Library Interiors, in the amount of $11,070.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-2H RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving Application for Payment #13, for Bid 97-58, for HVAC, for the new North Branch<br />

<strong>County</strong> Library, with Gabe Sganga, Inc., in the amount of $2,254.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-2I RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving Application for Payment #13, for Bid 97-58, for all plumbing, drainage and<br />

sprinkler work, for the new North Branch <strong>County</strong> Library, with Gabe Sganga, Inc., in the amount of<br />

$1,127.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-2J RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving Application for Payment #17, for Bid 97-58, for general construction, for the new<br />

North Branch <strong>County</strong> Library, with Ray Angelini, Inc., in the amount of $51,100.44.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-2K RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving the amendment of a portion of a resolution adopted <strong>February</strong> 8, 1955,<br />

designating AThrough Streets@ and AStop@ intersection effecting <strong>County</strong> Route 512, in Tewksbury<br />

Township and Califon Borough and <strong>County</strong> Route 517 in Tewksbury Township.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-2L RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving the amendment of a portion of a resolution adopted <strong>February</strong> 8, 1955,<br />

designating AThrough Streets@ and AStop@ intersection effecting <strong>County</strong> Route 513, in Alexandria,<br />

Clinton, Lebanon and Union Townships/Clinton Town and Frenchtown and High Bridge Boroughs.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-2M RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving the amendment of a portion of a resolution adopted <strong>February</strong> 8, 1955,<br />

designating AThrough Streets@ and AStop@ intersection effecting <strong>County</strong> Route 514, in Raritan and East<br />

Amwell Townships; <strong>County</strong> Route 613 in Raritan and Readington Townships and <strong>County</strong> Route 650 in<br />

Raritan Township.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-2N RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving the amendment of a portion of a resolution adopted <strong>February</strong> 8, 1955,<br />

designating AThrough Streets@ and AStop@ intersection effecting <strong>County</strong> Route 519, in Alexandria,<br />

Delaware, Holland and Kingwood Townships and Milford Borough.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-3A RESOLUTION


RESOLVED, Approving the amendment of a portion of a resolution adopted <strong>February</strong> 8, 1955,<br />

designating AThrough Streets@ and AStop@ intersection effecting <strong>County</strong> Route 523, in Delaware,<br />

Readington and Tewksbury Townships and Stockton Borough.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-3B RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving the amendment of a portion of a resolution adopted <strong>February</strong> 8, 1955,<br />

designating AThrough Streets@ and AStop@ intersection effecting <strong>County</strong> Route 579, in Alexandria,<br />

Bethlehem, Franklin, Raritan, Union and West Amwell Townships and Bloomsbury Borough.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-3C RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving the amendment of a portion of a resolution adopted <strong>February</strong> 8, 1955,<br />

designating AThrough Streets@ and AStop@ intersection effecting <strong>County</strong> Route 614, in Alexandria,<br />

Holland and Union Townships.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-3D RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving the amendment of a portion of a resolution adopted <strong>February</strong> 8, 1955,<br />

designating AThrough Streets@ and AStop@ intersection effecting <strong>County</strong> Route 629, in Clinton and<br />

Readington Townships.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-3E RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving the amendment of a portion of a resolution adopted <strong>February</strong> 8, 1955,<br />

designating AThrough Streets@ and AStop@ intersection effecting <strong>County</strong> Route 628, in Lebanon Township<br />

and Glen Gardner Borough.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-3F RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving the amendment of a portion of a resolution adopted <strong>February</strong> 8, 1955,<br />

designating AThrough Streets@ and AStop@ intersection effecting <strong>County</strong> Route 625, in Alexandria and<br />

Union Townships and <strong>County</strong> Route 635 in Bethlehem and Union Townships and Hampton Borough.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-3G RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving the amendment of a portion of a resolution adopted <strong>February</strong> 8, 1955,<br />

designating AThrough Streets@ and AStop@ intersection effecting <strong>County</strong> Routes 518, 600, 601, 602, 604,<br />

605, 607, 609, 610, 611, 612, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 623, 626, 627, 631, 633, 637, 639, 641,<br />

643, 645, 651 and 652, in various municipalities.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND.<br />

The Board discussed the construction of an Emergency Services Building at the racetrack property.<br />

Mr. Melick would like to study this further, stating he is not sure that is the best location for the<br />

building. Director Karrow is aware the Freeholders approved for this in the budget, but she would rather<br />

pay for this out of an overall project budget instead of the capital improvement fund. Mr. Fuzo agreed to<br />

wait until the next meeting to introduce the resolution for an appropriation of $50,000 from the Capital<br />

Improvement Fund for payment of all preliminary costs associated with planning for the construction of<br />

an Emergency Services building at the racetrack site. Director Karrow stated her concern also is<br />

whether Frank Bell, <strong>County</strong> Project Administrator, will have time for this project. Mr. Fuzo explained its<br />

a morton building, that doesn=t involve a lot of work.<br />

John P. Glynn, Director, Roads, Bridges and Engineer, updated the Board on various <strong>County</strong> road and<br />

bridge projects. The DEP permit for the realignment of <strong>County</strong> Route 523, in Raritan Township, has<br />

been received. He met with the State to coordinate their project on Route 31 with the <strong>County</strong>=s.<br />

Raritan Township is still in the process of acquiring the right of way for this project. This project is<br />

planned for construction this summer.<br />

Mr. Glynn reported the contractor for the Route 628 project from Glen Gardner to Bunnvale, plans on<br />

returning to the project, the first week of March.<br />

Mr. Glynn advised the extension of Church Street, <strong>County</strong> Route 650, will be bid on March 16, <strong>2000</strong> and<br />

the bids will be take for the final design of <strong>County</strong> Routes 620/637 on March 2, <strong>2000</strong>.<br />

Mr. Glynn stated the preliminary plans for the realignment of <strong>County</strong> Routes 620/523 will be delivered by<br />

the end of the week. Once the plans have been reviewed, a set will be sent to Readington Township for<br />

their comments.<br />

Mr. Glynn advised <strong>County</strong> Bridge N-3, on Leigh Street, in Clinton Town, has been held off until the<br />

Summer of 2001. Clinton Town is aware of this because there is no way to guarantee to won=t be<br />

closed while school is in session.<br />

Shop drawings have been received for <strong>County</strong> Bridge E-173, on Wertsville Road, <strong>County</strong> Route 602.<br />

There will be a mid-March construction date.<br />

Mr. Glynn advised the final plans and specifications for <strong>County</strong> Bridge Q-46, on Johanna Farms Road<br />

will be ready for approval by early March.


The School Beacons for Kingwood Township have been programmed but they have two bad lights which<br />

were shipped with them. The Beacons have to be taken apart and the lights have to be returned. That<br />

should all be resolved by this week.<br />

Mr. Glynn advised the pipe is in stock for <strong>County</strong> Bridge T-79 on Rockaway Road in Tewksbury<br />

Township and the work will be started March 15.<br />

Mr. Glynn reported a meeting is scheduled with NJDOT for this week to discuss the enhancement of<br />

the Covered Bridge in Sergeantsville, Delaware Township. It needs a new roof, new painting, a fire<br />

suppression system and some additional work on the adjacent bridge.<br />

Questions answered for the press.<br />

Mr. Melick moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded this:<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-4A RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving the extension of Bid #96-56, for the Road Operations of a <strong>County</strong> Consolidated<br />

System, known as the ALINK@, for an additional 127 days, from <strong>February</strong> 25, <strong>2000</strong> to June 30, <strong>2000</strong>, in<br />

an amount not to exceed $363,000.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND.<br />

Mr. Melick moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded this:<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-4B RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving the extension of Bid #99-05, for Microfilming and the Re-Creation of Records<br />

Services for the <strong>County</strong> Clerk and Surrogate=s Offices, for a second year, to Business Records<br />

Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $9,331.75.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND.<br />

Mr. Melick moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded this:<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-4C RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving the extension of Bid #99-05, for Microfilming and the Re-Creation of Records<br />

Services for the <strong>County</strong> Clerk and Surrogate=s Offices, for a second year, to Griffith, Inc., t/a Alpha<br />

System, in an amount not to exceed $58,<strong>22</strong>9.75.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND.<br />

Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Melick seconded this:<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-4D RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #37970, with the Flemington Art School, for Pre-School Art<br />

Workshops, Drawing and Painting Workshops and Multi-Media Workshops for the <strong>County</strong> Park<br />

System, in the amount of $3,450.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. MELICK, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND.<br />

Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Melick seconded this:<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-4F RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving Requisition #37976, with the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Jersey</strong> Recreation Park Association, for<br />

discount ski tickets, for the <strong>County</strong> Park System, in the amount of $4,510.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. MELICK, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER, MR. SAUERLAND.<br />

Director Karrow informed Mr. Bell the Board discussed the construction of an Emergency Services<br />

Building and asked about the engineering that would be needed for this project. The Board is<br />

concerned about the amount of on-going project. Mr. Bell advised he met with Cynthia J. Yard, <strong>County</strong><br />

Administrator, and prioritized his project list. The projects have been prioritized by close out, then<br />

those in construction, and those in the bidding phases and those in development.<br />

Mr. Bell updated the Board on various <strong>County</strong> projects and facilities. A meeting was held on <strong>February</strong><br />

17th, with all the contractors, architect and <strong>County</strong> representatives on the new North Branch <strong>County</strong><br />

Library and the final punch list was reviewed and corrected. Contractors have promised to have the<br />

punch list items completed within the next three weeks. Mr. Bell will make sure the items have been


done to the <strong>County</strong>=s satisfaction.<br />

Mr. Bell advised a medication hearing is scheduled for March 14, <strong>2000</strong> with Ray Angelini, Inc., general<br />

contractor for the new North Branch <strong>County</strong> Library, to discuss and resolve open Change Order issues.<br />

The main change order is for the caissons.<br />

The steel silo fabrication for the Route 12 Office Building is completed and will be shipped to the site<br />

within a week. Mechanical and electrical rough in of pipes and conduit continues. Openings are being<br />

cut into the steel deck and treated wood blocking is being installed for the trusses and miscellaneous<br />

trim work.<br />

Mr. Bell advised the insulation of gypsum board for the Warehouse/Records Retention Center is about<br />

75% complete. The ceiling grid has been installed and final inspections of the duct work are complete<br />

and the natural gas line has been installed and the heating system is being prepared to be fired up.<br />

Mr. Bell stated the electrical work for the Route 12 Water System is scheduled for completion this<br />

week. The contractor will begin flushing the 3" and 8" mains next week. The entire project should be<br />

completed by the middle of March.<br />

The underground detention system for the surface parking lot in Flemington, is complete. Cleaning and<br />

grubbing of the remaining trees and brush will start once the snow has been removed. Phase II paving<br />

will begin in the Spring.<br />

Mr. Bell reported the work on the historic Court House. The contractor has been monitoring the<br />

temperatures and feels they have risen enough to resume to strip the lead paint.<br />

The building for the Haz-Mat services, vehicles and personnel will be a prefab steel structure located at<br />

the Franklin Township site. A mechanical, structural, civil and site engineers will be hired for this<br />

project. Mr. Fuzo advised to hold off on this until after the next meeting as the resolution for funding will<br />

be presented at the March 14, <strong>2000</strong> meeting.<br />

The documents for Deer Path Park, Phase II will be completed by mid-March and bids should be<br />

received by mid-April. The Park System has requested the construction not start until the middle of<br />

August due to the scheduled activities at the Park System. The documents will be revised to reflect<br />

that in the schedule.<br />

Mr. Bell stated a meeting was held with prospective architects for the Emergency Services Addition, on<br />

<strong>February</strong> 14, <strong>2000</strong>. Due to additional requests from the architects, the receipt of the RFP will be<br />

extended.<br />

The engineer for the Fire School Propane System will have the drawings completed by March 3, <strong>2000</strong>.<br />

The specifications will be completed by March 24th and a cost estimated should be ready by March<br />

14th.<br />

Mr. Bell met with Don Einhorn, of <strong>County</strong> Counsel=s Office, regarding the South <strong>County</strong> Garage, to<br />

review the front end documents to the specifications and a number of sections need reworking and<br />

refinement. This work should be completed in a few weeks.<br />

A meeting will be held on March 3, <strong>2000</strong>, with Mr. Bell, the Library Commission and Jim Faridy of the<br />

architectural firm of Faridy, Thorne and Fraytak, to discuss the Route 12 Library Master Plan.<br />

Mr. Bell advised he will work with the <strong>County</strong> Administrator and <strong>County</strong> personnel on a <strong>County</strong>-wide<br />

Space Allocation/Utilization Survey and furniture and equipment needs, as well. There is a meeting<br />

scheduled for Friday to review the furniture needs for the Warehouse/Records Retention Center with<br />

Bob Thurgarland, Print Shop Director. There was a large furniture list prepared for the building and that<br />

will be reviewed also on Friday.<br />

Director Karrow advised that the Freeholders have decided to renovate the old Administration Building,<br />

instead of building more buildings. John Clarke of Clarke, Caton and Hintz, AIA advised he is here<br />

today to get more of a feeling of what the Board is looking to do and not do. Director Karrow advised<br />

the Freeholders are interested in finding out the costs to do the windows, HVAC, new carpeting, making<br />

things ADA compliant, putting up an elevator and how many <strong>County</strong> office will fit in the old<br />

Administration Building versus what the maximum it will provide.<br />

Director Karrow stated for Mr. Clarke that the Freeholders would prefer to be housed in the historic court<br />

house, for their offices, as well as the Freeholders= Meeting Room.<br />

Freeholder Sauerland came into the meeting at 3:45 p.m.<br />

Mr. Clarke explained an elevator system would be needed at the old Administration Building to get to all<br />

the floors. There are also building code issues that need to be address, such as the fire stairs and<br />

corridors. Also a new mechanical system would be needed.<br />

Mr. Clarke briefly described the Hall of Records, Court House, the old Administration and the additions<br />

that would be needed. He feels the basement area would only be good for support, not office space.<br />

Several years ago an analysis was done, by a consultant, on <strong>County</strong> population growth,<br />

filings, permits and a project was made on how that would relate to staff. Director Karrow informed Mr.<br />

Clarke that she would prefer the Freeholders to fit into any space for their offices, including the


asement of the old Administration Building, since their offices are used as much and that the Court<br />

House would house the Freeholders= Meeting room.<br />

Freeholder Fuzo explained to Mr. Clarke that there has been no clear direction from the majority of the<br />

Freeholder Board on whether to do just the facility system or doing the retro-fit. The Board needs to<br />

determine that as yet, so your direction is unclear at this point.<br />

Mr. Clarke explained the work that Clarke, Caton and Hintz have done to date, and stated it was<br />

predicated on the renovation of the Hall of Records, building 47,000 square feet and demolishing 32,000<br />

square feet.<br />

Director Karrow advised Mr. Clarke that the Freeholders are not sure what they want him to do. The<br />

Freeholders will discuss this with the <strong>County</strong> professionals, and determine a direction to go in. She<br />

thanked Mr. Clarke for coming in and making the presentation today.<br />

Les Varga, Planning Board, reported last year around this time, NJDOT advised money has been made<br />

available for bikeway type projects. The Planning Board reviewed the bike assessment that was done<br />

by the office in 1997. The Governor has made $11 million available for discretionary bikeways and the<br />

municipalities spent $9 million. The Planning Board looked at doing a bikeway from Route 31, across<br />

202, up Voorhees Corner Road (650), to Old York Road. Roads, Bridges and Engineering prepared an<br />

estimate of $866,000 and the Planning Board submitted the application to the State and a letter of<br />

preliminary approved has been received from the DOT in the amount of $855,000. This includes the<br />

construction and in-house engineering. The Planning Board will help do the groundwork so others know<br />

this money is on the table.<br />

Questions answered for the press.<br />

Mr. Melick left the meeting at 4:03 p.m.<br />

Director Karrow advised the Workforce Investment Board is moving forward as a two <strong>County</strong> Workforce<br />

Investment Board, so <strong>Hunterdon</strong> and Somerset Counties will join together on this. Director Karrow,<br />

Cynthia J. Yard, <strong>County</strong> Administrator and Angelo F. DiOrio, Human Services Administrator, put<br />

together a list of 28 names for the Freeholders to review as candidates to the GRWIB. The members<br />

need to be on board by April.<br />

Mr. Melick returned to the meeting at 4:08 p.m.<br />

Director Karrow went through the various components of the WIB and the responsibilities of the<br />

members.<br />

Mr. Sauerland moved and Mr. Melick seconded this:<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-6A RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving appointments to the Greater Raritan Workforce Investment Board to represent<br />

the <strong>County</strong> of <strong>Hunterdon</strong>.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. SAUERLAND, MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER.<br />

Director Karrow asked <strong>County</strong> Counsel to synopsize the letters which have gone back and forth<br />

between the Park System and the <strong>County</strong>=s professionals on the construction management services for<br />

the golf course.<br />

Mr. DeSapio advised bids have been taken for the golf course for a second time and a recommendation<br />

should be ready for the next Freeholders= Meeting concerning the low bidder. The contract anticipates<br />

a construction manager on-site to monitor the work. The Park System proposes to engage Greenmen<br />

Pederson to do the construction management work at the proposed cost of $543,900. Mr. DeSapio<br />

stated when the Purchasing Agent, Charles Soriero, returned from leave, he called him on this matter<br />

and highlighted same concern about the cost of the construction manager. Mr. Soriero informed the<br />

Park System of his concerns in writing and the Park System Director, answered those concerns and<br />

she also answered Mr. DeSapio=s letter addressing his concerns. Mr. DeSapio advised Greenmen<br />

Pederson did drop their price to $480,000 plus.<br />

Mr. DeSapio reviewed for the Board and those present, the cost the <strong>County</strong> paid for a construction<br />

manager for the new Justice Center and compared that to the cost of same for the golf course. He also<br />

explained how the proposals were taken by the Park System for this work. The Park System feels it<br />

needs a construction manager, and this firm is one of the best in their opinion. They also contacted<br />

other counties to get information on construction managers for their golf courses, but none were used.<br />

Ms. Thier explained to the Board that the other counties did not need to hire a construction manager,<br />

because they have a general construction manager on staff and they also have multiple superintendents<br />

on staff to do the work. She explained why the cost was so high for the construction manager work and<br />

that they will have to be on site full time.<br />

Ms. Thier advised Greenmen Pederson has agreed to charge per hour for their services, with a detailed<br />

breakout of their services and what it will take to complete their work. Greenmen Pederson has also<br />

agreed to a CAP for the cost. Additionally, they have agreed to, for one year following the opening of


the golf course, to monitor the progress and the operations at no charge to the <strong>County</strong>.<br />

Ms. Thier agreed it is an expensive proposition but the <strong>County</strong> will be getting a very high quality service<br />

and the golf course will be a good product. The architect will also be visiting the site at crucial times<br />

when the construction manger calls them. This will be a team effort.<br />

The Board discussed with Dave Hay, Chairman, Board of Recreation Commissioners, the cost of the<br />

contract for construction management, construction phases for the golf course, and the use of the<br />

buildings on the property as a club house and for maintenance equipment. Mr. Sauerland<br />

recommended language in the contract in case the <strong>County</strong> wants to step away from the project.<br />

Mr. DeSapio recommended that Ms. Thier have Greenmen Pederson breakdown the $480,000 plus,<br />

with a not to exceed price for the construction phase on an hourly basis and a not to exceed price for<br />

the follow up work, so the Board of Freeholders can determine as the project goes along into the final<br />

phase, if there is another way to approach it. Mr. Fuzo recommended having a Task Order contract and<br />

the contractor will have to provide Task Orders for the work they will be doing and each will have to be<br />

approved by the Board prior to the work being done. Mr. Sauerland would like further information in<br />

connection on what will be done for Phase I and Phase II. John DeMarrais, Recreation Commissioner,<br />

said he would be glad to have GPI and the architect split out their costs and identify the cost for each<br />

separate items. Mr. Hay stated this project will come in on budget and he will bring that information<br />

back to the Freeholders on the 14th.<br />

Mr. Fuzo asked what is holding up the award for the construction of the golf course. Mr. Hay explained<br />

the contract was pulled because all the documents to the contract were not received as yet. Mr.<br />

DeSapio advised there is also a question about what will be recommended to be awarded, because for<br />

this to be brought in under budget, a number of alternates were placed in the bid which would reduce<br />

the price depending on the alternates selected.<br />

Director Karrow asked Ms. Thier to work with the <strong>County</strong> Treasurer on figures to privatize the mowing<br />

operation. Ms. Thier has been working on getting figures together and will meet with the Treasurer.<br />

The Recreation Commissioners and Park System Director left the meeting.<br />

Mr. Melick left the meeting at 4:55 p.m.<br />

Mr. DeSapio reported to the Board, that at the last CADB meeting, the CADB adopted the draft of the<br />

Ethic=s Policy which the Freeholder Board reviewed prior. He explained this is a supplemental policy for<br />

the CADB, since they are governed by the State Agriculture Development Board.<br />

Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Sauerland seconded this:<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-7A RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving a supplemental Ethic=s Policy for the <strong>County</strong> Agriculture Development Board.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. SAUERLAND, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MELICK, MR. MULLER.<br />

Mr. Melick returned to the meeting at 5:02 p.m.<br />

Mr. Sauerland moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded these:<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-7B RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss land acquisition with the Park System.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-7C RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss personnel with the Human Resources Director and <strong>County</strong><br />

Administrator.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-7D RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss leasing of space at the Justice Center.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-7E RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss a Letter of Intent with the Housing Corporation.<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-7F RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Executive Session to discuss the status of various land acquisitions.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. SAUERLAND, MR. FUZO, MR. MELICK, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER.<br />

Director Karrow opened the meeting to the public. There being no questions or comments from the<br />

press or public, the <strong>Hunterdon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Board of Chosen Freeholders went into Executive Session at<br />

5:10 p.m. and reconvened in Open Session at 5:58 p.m.


Mr. Melick moved and Mr. Fuzo seconded this:<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-8A RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving a contract on behalf of the Park System, for the acquisition of the Gulbrandson<br />

parcel located on Dennis Road on the Musconetcong Nature Preserve.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. MELICK, MR. FUZO, MR. SAUERLAND, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER.<br />

Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Melick seconded this:<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-8B RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Appointing Stephen Lambert to the Shade Tree Commission to fill the unexpired term of<br />

William McIntyre.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. MELICK, MR. SAUERLAND, MS. KARROW.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER.<br />

Mr. Fuzo moved and Mr. Sauerland seconded this:<br />

See Page 02/<strong>22</strong>/00-8C RESOLUTION<br />

RESOLVED, Approving a Letter of Intent with the <strong>Hunterdon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Housing Corporation, in order for<br />

the Housing Corporation to have a feasibility study done on the Church Street property.<br />

ROLL CALL: (AYES) MR. FUZO, MR. SAUERLAND, MS. KARROW.<br />

(NAY) MR. MELICK.<br />

(ABSENT) MR. MULLER.<br />

The <strong>Hunterdon</strong> <strong>County</strong> Board of Chosen Freeholders returned to Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. and<br />

reconvened in Open Session at 6:03 p.m.<br />

There being no further business to come before the Board, Director Karrow adjourned the meeting at<br />

6:04 p.m.<br />

Respectfully submitted,<br />

________________________<br />

Denise B. Doolan<br />

Clerk of the Board

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