MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES … · SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT – Anne Rowan, Esq....

MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

MINUTES

Wednesday, December 19 2018

Middlesex County Improvement Authority Office

101 Interchange Plaza, Second Floor

Cranbury (South Brunswick), N.J.

1. SALUTE TO FLAG/CALL TO ORDER

This meeting was called to order by Chairman Nolan at 6:00pm

2. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS:

James P. Nolan Present

Anthony Raczynski Present

Paul Abbey Present

Christine D’Agostino Present

Jay Jimenez Absent

Others Present: Authority General Counsel—Anne Rowan, Esq., Executive Director—

James Polos, Freeholder Deputy Director & MCIA Liaison—Charles Tomaro, Chief

Financial Officer—Lory Cattano,

3. SUNSHINE LAW STATEMENT – Anne Rowan, Esq. read the following statement into the

record, “This meeting today conforms with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 called the ‘Open Public

Meeting Act’ and as per the requirements of the statute, notification of the meeting was published

in the Star Ledger and Home News Tribune and filed with the Clerk of Middlesex County.”

4. CORRESPONDENCE:

• Freeholder Deputy Director Tomaro wished everyone a Happy Holiday Season and Happy

New Year

• McFoods Report: Executive Director Polos explained there is an update the directory

books, which include services and resources. Also highlighted a fundraising event last

Saturday was held for Feeding Middlesex County, which provided a contribution check in

the amount of over ten thousand dollars at the end of the evening.

• Notable Contributions include: Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Keefe

Warehouse, Tyler Distribution, NORWESCAP Food Bank in Phillipsburg, Italian Food

Warehouse, and Lollicup

5. COMMITTEE REPORTS:

a) Financial Report—No additional board comment after review of packet materials.

b) Recycling Report – The Executive Director announced the recycling division received

one of the two new cars expected for the department. During the Month of November, the

Curbside program served a total of 100,162 units. It should be noted that 19 single family

units were added to Monroe in the Arbors at Monroe Association.

• Total Tonnage of Yard Waste for the month of November is 5,811.11 tons, which is

divided as follows: Leaves 4,910.04; Brush 874.59; Grass 66.48

c) Golf Report – The Executive Director stated the Bid for management proposal is due on

the 28th and the proposal team met to review questions from inquiring vendors to provide

them with further information about the golf facilities.

d) Finance Report – The Executive Director highlighted the DCA approved the budget

and thanked the Chief Financial Officer, Lory Cattano and her team for their efforts in

completing this process.

Motion to accept all committee reports was made by Paul Abbey and seconded by

Anthony Raczynski. All board members were in favor.

6. OLD BUSINESS: No old business.

7. NEW BUSINESS: No new business

8. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTIONS:

Ms. Rowan, Esq explained the following resolutions:

8(a) Approving Agreement to Renew One Year Period with a Certain Vendor for Roosevelt

Care Centers

8(b) Establishing Middlesex County Improvement Authority Meeting Dates for 2019

8(c) Approving Assignment of the Contract for a Certain Vendor for the Golf Courses

8(d)Authorizing Amendment to Certification of Funds for an Approved NJ State Contract

Vendor

8(e)Authorizing Amending the Certification of Funds in Board Resolution 18-30

8(f)Authorizing a One Year Contract Extension Included Under No. 15-1 For Recycling

8(g) Authorizing to Adopt the 2018 Recycling Grant Payment Schedule for Towns Not

Participating in MCIA Curbside Recycling Program

8(h) Authorizing Contract for Hairdressing services for Roosevelt Care Center Facilities

8(i) Authorizing Procurement of Excess Insurance Policy for Workers Compensation

Insurance Fund

8(j) Approving Participation in Program and Agreement with Middlesex County Vocational

and Technical Schools for Certified Nurse’s Aide Training Program at Roosevelt Care

Center (Old Bridge)

8(k) Authorizing Amendment of the Expiration Date for a Certain New Jersey Contract

Vendor

8(l) Authorizing an Increase in the Amount for Repair Service Contract for the Golf Courses

8(m)Authorizing the Addition of a Vendor to the Annual List of Approved New Jersey State

Contractor Vendors

8(n)Authorizing Emergency Fire Alarm Repair at the Meadows at Middlesex Golf Course

8(o) Authorizing Contract for Pharmacy Consulting Services for Roosevelt Care Center

Facilities

8(p) Approving 2019 General Budget Operations

8(q) Approving 2019 Budget Golf Course Operations

8(r) Adopting 2019 Budget

8(s) Amending 2018 Budget-General Operations

8(t) Amending 2018 Budget- Golf Course Operations

8(u) Amending 2018 Budget and Capital Budget Roosevelt Care Centers

8(v) Affiliation Agreement with Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools for

Mechanical Engineering and Project Management

8(w) Authorizing Amendment to Employment Agreement of the Executive Director

8(x) Qualifying Providers for Professionals and Others Services for Appointments

Pursuant to Fair and Open Process

8(y) Award of Contract for Auditing Services to Hodulik & Morrison, P.A.

8(z) Award of Contract for Engineering Services General Operations to CME Associates

8(aa) Award of Contract for Legal Counsel General Operations to Rainone, Coughlin,

Minchello, LLC

8(bb) Award of Contract for Bond Counsel Services to Wilentz, Goldman, and Spitzer

8(cc) Award of Contract for Financial Advisory Services to Phoenix Advisors

8(dd) Approving Settlement Agreement and Release

8(ee) Declaring Total Lawn Care and Landscaping Services in Default for Landscaping

Services at Roosevelt Care Center Old Bridge

8(ff) Awarding Contract for Insurance Producer Services to North American Insurance

Management

9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. The Minutes of the Agenda Session and Regular Meeting of November 20, 2018 were

presented to the member for review.

MOTION: Upon motion duly made by Paul Abbey, seconded by Anthony Raczynski and

unanimously passed by the voting members, the meeting minutes were approved.

10. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON RESOLUTIONS: There were no public comments on the

resolutions. Portion was closed by a motion made by Anthony Raczynski and Seconded by Paul

Abbey. All members in favor.

11. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS: A motion on consent agenda was made by Paul Abbey

and seconded by Christine D’Agostino. Approved by all members. The following resolutions were

adopted.

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Agenda 8(a)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AUTHORIZING ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF CONTRACT

FOR CLINICAL AND THERAPEUTIC REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR

ROOSEVELT CARE CENTER FACILITIES

WHEREAS, a regular meeting of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (the

"Authority") was held on December 19, 2018; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-54(a), the Authority may provide within the

County of Middlesex public facilities; and

WHEREAS, in furtherance of this statutory provision, the Authority operates the long-term

care facilities known as Roosevelt Care Center at Edison and Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge

(collectively, “Roosevelt Care Center”); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-55(t), a county improvement authority is

empowered to enter into any and all agreements or contracts, execute any and all instruments, and do

and perform any and all acts or things necessary, convenient or desirable for the purposes of the

Authority or to carry out any power given in the County Improvement Authorities Law, N.J.S.A.

40:37A-44 et seq., subject to the "Local Public Contracts Law," N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, the Authority is authorized to award

certain contracts without public advertisement for bids when such contracts are for professional

services, are under the bid threshold or are extraordinary, unspecifiable services; and

WHEREAS, the Authority requires the provision of clinical and therapeutic rehabilitation

(the “Services”) for Roosevelt Care Center; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution # 17-185 duly adopted by the Authority on October 11, 2017 the

Authority awarded a contract for the Services to Accelerated Care Plus Leasing Inc.; and

WHEREAS, the Authority reserved the option of extending the term of the contract for a

period of one (1) year; and

WHEREAS, the Authority finds that the Services are being provided in an effective and

efficient manner; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to exercise the option and extend the term of the

contract for the Services with Accelerated Care Plus Leasing Inc. for a period of one (1) year in

accordance with this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE

MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:

1. The Authority hereby finds that the Services are being provided by Accelerated Care Plus

Leasing Inc. in an effective and efficient manner.

2. The Authority hereby exercises the option and extends the term of the contract through

December 31, 2019 with Accelerated Care Plus Leasing Inc. in accordance with the October 27, 2017

Agreement in an amount not to exceed $22,800.00 ($11,400 per facility).

3. The Certifying Finance Officer has certified that the funds for the Services are available

from and can be obtained from the funds of the Authority.

Recorded Vote: Aye No Abstain Absent

James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X

Christine D’Agostino X

Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(b)

RESOLUTION OF THE


ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES FOR THE COMING YEAR



WHEREAS, the Authority is subject to the provisions of the Senator Byron M. Baer Open

Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-18, the Authority is required to post and maintain

posted throughout the year, a schedule of regular meetings of the Authority for the coming year; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to establish the schedule of regular meetings of the

Authority for the coming year.



1. The Authority hereby establishes the following schedule of regular meetings for the year:

January 9, 2019 July 10, 2019

February 13, 2019 August 14, 2019

March 13, 2019 September 11, 2019

April 10, 2019 October 10, 2019 (Thursday)

May 8, 2019 November 13, 2019

June 12, 2019 December 11, 2019

2. The regular meetings shall be held at 6:00 P.M. at the offices of the Authority, 101

Interchange Plaza, Cranbury, New Jersey.

3. The Authority may consider and take action on agenda items and all items that may

come before the Authority at the meetings.

4. The Authority may amend this schedule of regular meetings from time to time and shall

provide notice thereof in accordance with the provisions of the Senator Byron M. Baer

Open Public Meetings Act.

5. The Secretary is directed to publish and post a schedule of the regular meetings in

accordance with the Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

Agenda 8(c)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AUTHORIZING AN APPROVAL OF ASSIGNING A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR

THE GOLF COURSE FACILITIES



WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-55(t) a county improvement authority is

empowered to enter into any and all agreements or contracts, execute any and all instruments and do



40:37A-44 et seq. (the “Act”), subject to the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-1 et seq.;

and

WHEREAS, the Authority receives Tee Time and Point of Sale System Services (the

“Services”) from Chelsea Information Systems, Incorporation approved by resolution #16-06

approved on January 13, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Chelsea Information Systems, Incorporation was acquired by Northstar

Technologies Inc.; and

WHEREAS, the Authority has a need to approve the assignment of the contract to Northstar

Technologies, Inc which terminates on February 28, 2019; and

WHEREAS, the Certifying Finance Officer has certified that the value of the contract will

not exceed $1,659.80; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to authorize Northstar Technologies Inc. to provide the

Services and to authorize a contract with Northstar Technologies Inc. in accordance with this

Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE


1. The Authority hereby authorizes Northstar Technologies Inc. to provide the Installation and

awards a contract to Northstar Technologies Inc. for a cost not to exceed $1,659.80.

2. The Authority authorizes the Chairman to approve the proposal or contract with Northstar

Technologies Inc. The Authority authorizes the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the proposal

or contract in the form approved by the Chairman. The Secretary is authorized to attest to the

signature of the Chairman or Vice-Chairman appearing thereon and to affix the seal of the Authority

thereto.



4. The Secretary of the Authority is authorized to publish a brief notice of the authorization

pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii).


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez

X

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Agenda 8(d)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR

AN APPROVED NJ STATE CONTRACT VENDOR


“Authority”) was held on December 19, 2018; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-55(t), the Authority is empowered to enter into any

and all agreements or contracts, execute any and all instruments, and do and perform any and all acts

and things necessary, convenient or desirable for the purposes of the Authority, subject to the Local

Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12, the Authority is authorized to purchase any

materials, supplies or equipment without publicly advertising for bids, under any contract or contracts

for such materials, supplies or equipment entered into on behalf of the State of New Jersey by the

Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury (the “State”); and

WHEREAS, purchases made through the State contract are considered procured through a

fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.4; and

WHEREAS, by Board Resolution # 18-28 duly adopted by the Authority on February 14,

2018, the Authority authorized purchases from the New Jersey State Contractors Vendor List; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to approve an amendment to the New Jersey State

Vendor Contract List in accordance with this Resolution.



1. The Authority hereby approves the amendment to the NJ State Contracts Vendor List as follows:

Vendor Contract Expiration Date Increase

Grainger Industrial Supply #79875 M0002 6/30/19 $5,000.00


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(e)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS

FOR APPROVED NJHA VENDORS







WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:9-87, county-operated long-term care facilities licensed

by the State of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services are permitted to purchase any

material, supply or service through a private non-profit hospital association notwithstanding the

provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution #18-30 duly adopted by the Authority on February 14, 2018, the

Authority authorized purchases from the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) Vendor List; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to approve an amendment to the NJHA Vendor List in




1. The Authority hereby approves the amendment to the NJHA Vendor List as follows:

Vendor Contract Number Expiration Date Amount

MCKESSON MEDICAL-

SURGICAL SUPPLY #ND60012 6/30/21 $60,000.00

MEDLINE #DM0026 08/31/19 (Decrease) $(60,000.00)

XEROX CORP #CE2845 09/30/20 $5,000.00


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(f)

RESOLUTION OF THE


EXERCISING OPTION TO EXTEND TERM OF CONTRACT FOR COLLECTION AND

MARKETING OF RECYCLEABLE MATERIALS



WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-55(t) a county improvement authority is

empowered to enter into any and all agreements or contracts, execute any and all instruments and do



40:37A-44 et seq., subject to the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Authority requires collection and marketing of recyclable materials for

participating municipalities in Middlesex County (the “Services”); and

WHEREAS, the Authority prepared and issued a bid specification package and publicly

advertised for bids for the Services; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution 15-29 duly adopted by the Authority on February 11, 2015, the

Authority awarded a contract for the Services to Central Jersey Waste and Recycling Inc. as the

lowest responsive bid received for the Services; and

WHEREAS¸ the Authority reserved the option of extending the term of the contract for the

Services for two (1) additional one (1) year terms; and

WHEREAS, the Authority finds that the Services are provided in an effective and efficient

manner; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to exercise the first option and extend the term of the

contract for the Services with Central Jersey Waste and Recycling Inc. for a period of one (1) year

which will allow services to continue through March 28, 2019 in accordance with this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE


1. The Authority finds that the Services are being provided by Central Jersey Waste and

Recycling Inc. in an effective and efficient manner.

2. The Authority hereby exercises the first option and extends the term of the contract for the

Services with Central Jersey Waste and Recycling Inc. for a period of one (1) year at an annual cost

not to exceed $3,600,000.00.




James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(g)

RESOLUTION OF THE


APPROVING AND ADOPTING PAYMENTS

TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR RECYCLING SERVICES



WHEREAS, the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “County”) on June 2,

1994 adopted Amendments 1994-1, 1994-2 and 1994-3 to the County’s Solid Waste Management

Plan (the “Amendments”) which Amendments, among other things, proposed the use of Resource

Recovery Investment Tax (“RRIT”) Fund Moneys for a County-wide curbside recycling program by

means of the municipal recycling assistance program and reassigned the implementation

responsibilities for the County-wide Recycling Program from the County’s Department of Solid

Waste Management to the Authority; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) by

certification of Robert C. Shinn, Commissioner of the DEP, dated October 3, 1994, approved the

Amendments; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution 15-48 duly adopted by the Authority on March 11, 2015, the

Authority, among other things, authorized the entering into and execution of agreements (the

“Agreements”) with municipalities of the County of Middlesex (the “County”) for the provision of

recycling collection and marketing services (the “Services”) pursuant to the County-wide recycling

program (the “Program”) implemented by the Authority; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreements, the Authority pays on behalf of municipalities of

the County that participate in the Program (the “A Towns”) a portion of the costs of certain of the

Services; and

WHEREAS, the Authority will provide a grant to the municipalities not participating in the

Program for a portion of the cost of the provision of the Services in the municipality by the respective

municipality (the “C Towns”); and

WHEREAS, the Authority desires to approve and adopt formulas for payments to be made

to the C Towns for the 2018 year.



1. The Authority approves and ratifies the payment of a portion of the cost of the Services to

the C Towns for the fiscal year January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, or part thereof as

applicable, as set forth on Schedule A attached hereto and made a part hereof, and as approved by the

Executive Director and Certifying Finance Officer of the Authority.

2. The Authority authorizes the Certifying Finance Officer to make payments to the C

Towns in accordance with Schedule A.

3. The Certifying Finance Officer has certified that the funds for the payments are available



James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(h)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR HAIRDRESSING SERVICES FOR ROOSEVELT

CARE CENTER FACILITIES




County of Middlesex, public facilities; and

WHEREAS, in furtherance of this provision, the Authority operates the Roosevelt Care

Center facilities in the Township of Edison and the Township of Old Bridge (collectively, “Roosevelt

Care Center”); and

WHEREAS, the Authority requires the provision of hairdressing services (the “Services”)

for residents of Roosevelt Care Center; and







certain contracts without public advertisement for bids when such contracts are for professional or

extraordinary unspecifiable services or are under the bid threshold; and

WHEREAS, the Authority has a need to acquire the Services as a non-fair and open contract

pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4; and

WHEREAS, the Certifying Finance Officer has determined and certified that the value of the

contract will exceed $17,500.00; and

WHEREAS, the anticipated term of the contract is one (1) year; and

WHEREAS, the Authority has received a proposal from JEM Haircare Services, Inc.

(“JEM”) to provide the Services; and

WHEREAS, JEM has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification

which certifies that the entity has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate

committee of the County of Middlesex in the previous one year and that the contract with JEM will

prohibit JEM from making reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to award a contract to JEM for the provision of the

Services in accordance with this Resolution.



1. The Authority hereby accepts the proposal of JEM and awards a contract to JEM for the

provision of the Services for a cost not to exceed $2,000.00.

2. The Authority approves the agreement with JEM in substantially the form attached with

such changes as shall be approved by the Chairman on advice of counsel.

3. The Authority authorizes the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the agreement with

JEM in the form so approved.

4. The Secretary is authorized to publish a brief notice of the award of the contract pursuant

to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(l)(a)(i).


and will be included in the appropriate budgets.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(i)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AUTHORIZING PROCUREMENT OF EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION AND

EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY



WHEREAS, the Authority is required by statute to provide workers compensation insurance

for employees of the Authority; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:10-12, the Authority by resolution heretofore adopted,

has determined to provide for the payment of workers’ compensation by the creation of a workers’

compensation fund (the “Fund”); and

WHEREAS, the Authority requires an excess insurance policy for the Fund (the

“Insurance”); and



and perform any and all acts and things necessary, convenient or desirable for the purposes of the


40:37A-44 et seq., subject to the “Local Public Contracts Law,” N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the insurance producer solicited proposals for the Insurance on behalf of the

Authority; and

WHEREAS, the Authority’s insurance producer recommends the award of a contract to

Midwest Employers Casualty Company (d/b/a North American Insurance Management) for the

Insurance with a self-insured retention of $500,000; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to accept the proposal of Midwest Employers Casualty

Company and authorize the procurement of Insurance from Midwest Employers Casualty Company

in accordance with this Resolution.



1. The Authority hereby authorizes the procurement of the Insurance from Midwest

Employers Casualty Company with a self-insured retention of $ 500,000 at a cost not to exceed

$87,970.00.

2. The Authority authorizes consideration of the payment of the premium for the policy

simultaneously herewith and authorizes placement of the payment on the bill list.

3. The Authority authorizes the Executive Director and/or Chairman to execute any

agreements, applications or the like necessary to effectuate the procurement of the Insurance in


4. The Secretary shall be and is hereby authorized to publish a brief notice of the

authorization in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i).

5. The Certifying Finance Officer has certified that the funds for the insurance coverage

are available and can be obtained from the funds of the Authority.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(j)

RESOLUTION OF THE


APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM AND AGREEMENT WITH MIDDLESEX

COUNTY VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS FOR CERTIFIED NURSES

AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM AT

ROOSEVELT CARE CENTER AT OLD BRIDGE



WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-54(a), the Authority may provide public facilities

within the County of Middlesex; and

WHEREAS, in furtherance of this statutory provision, the Authority operates the long-term

care facility Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge (“Roosevelt Care Center”); and






WHEREAS, the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools have requested the

Authority to participate in a program for the training of students in the field of Certified Nurse’s Aide

(the “ CNA Program”); and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to approve the Program with the Middlesex County

Vocational and Technical Schools and approve an agreement with the Middlesex County Vocational

and Technical Schools for the Program at Roosevelt Care Center in accordance with this Resolution.



1. The Authority hereby approves the Program with the Middlesex County Vocational

and Technical Schools.

2. The Authority approves the agreement for the Program with the Middlesex County

Vocational and Technical Schools in substantially the form attached with such changes as shall be

approved by the Chairman on advice of counsel.

3. The Authority authorizes the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the agreement in

the form so approved.

4. The Authority hereby authorizes the Licensed Administrator of Roosevelt Care Center

at Old Bridge to take all acts reasonable and necessary in connection with implementation of the

Program.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(k)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR A CERTAIN

NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT VENDOR







WHEREAS, the Authority is permitted to procure items without publicly advertising for bids

through the New Jersey State Contract vendors; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution #18-28 duly adopted by the Authority on February 14, 2018, the

Authority authorized purchases through state approved vendor list for Roosevelt Care Center

Facilities; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to authorize an amendment to the expiration date of

the contracts approved for Schindler Elevator Co. to reflect an amendment to the expiration dates of

the contracts in accordance with this Resolution.



1. The Authority hereby authorizes amendment to the expiration date for the following vendor:

Vendor: Schindler Elevator Co Contract #85649 Expires March 31, 2019


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(l)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT FOR HVAC REPAIR AND

MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE GOLF COURSES



WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-54(h), the Authority is empowered to improve,

further and promote the tourist industries and recreational attractiveness of the County through the

planning, acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance and operation of facilities for the

entertainment and recreation of the public; and

WHEREAS, in furtherance of this statutory provision, the Authority operates Tamarack Golf

Course, The Meadows at Middlesex Golf Course, and Raritan Landing Golf Course (collectively, the

“Golf Courses”); and




authority or to carry out any power given in the County Improvement Authorities Law, N.J.S.A.

40:37A-44, et seq., subject to the "Local Public Contracts Law," N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Authority required the provision Heating Ventilation Air Conditioner

(“HVAC”) Repair and Maintenance Service (the “Services”) for the Golf Courses; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution #18-55 duly adopted by the Authority on March 14, 2018 the

Authority authorized service contract to McCloskey Mechanical for the HVAC Repair and

Maintenance Services; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to authorize an increase in the authorized amount of

the contract and the certification of funds for the contract in accordance with this Resolution.



1. The Authority authorizes an increase in the contract amount and the certification of funds for

the contract with vendor McCloskey Mechanical the Services by an amount not to exceed $2,335.00.

2. The Certifying Finance Officer is hereby authorized to increase the certification of funds

for the purchases from. For McCloskey Mechanical for HVAC Repair and Maintenance Services in


3. The Certifying Finance Officer has certified that the funds for the increase in the contract

amount are available from and can be obtained from the funds of the Authority and will be

encumbered at the time of purchase.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(m)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF A VENDOR TO THE ANNUAL LIST OF

APPROVED NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACTOR VENDORS


“Authority”) was held on December 19, 2018 and





WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12, the Authority is authorized to purchase

any materials, supplies or equipment without publicly advertising for bids, under any contract or

contracts for such materials, supplies or equipment entered into on behalf of the State of New Jersey

by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury (the “State”); and

WHEREAS, purchases made through the State contract are considered procured through a

fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.4; and

WHEREAS, by Board Resolution # 18-28 duly adopted by the Authority on February 14,

2018, the Authority authorized purchases from the New Jersey State Contractors Vendor List; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to approve an amendment to the New Jersey State

Vendor Contractor List for 2018 by adding an additional vendor in accordance with this Resolution.



1. The Authority hereby approves an amendment to the NJ State Contractors Vendor List to add an

additional vendor as follows:

Vendor: Contract: Expires: NTE:

F.W. Webb #89797 T3027 10/30/19 $1,000.00

2. The Authority authorizes the Licensed Administrators of the respective Roosevelt Care Center

facilities to execute any purchase orders to effectuate the purchases authorized herein.

3. The Certifying Finance Officer has certified that the funds for the purchases are available

from and can be obtained from the funds of the Authority and will be encumbered at the time of

purchase.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(n)

RESOLUTION OF THE


TO AUTHORIZE AN EMERGENCY FIRE ALARM REPAIR AT THE MEADOWS AT

MIDDLESEX GOLF COURSE


"Authority") was held on December 19, 2018 and

WHEREAS, the Authority operates The Meadows at Middlesex Golf Course (“the Golf

Course”); and




Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et. seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Authority requires an emergency fire alarm repair, which was unforeseen.

WHEREAS, the Executive Director determined that an emergency affecting the health, safety

and welfare of the facility existed which required immediate performance of services and declared an

emergency on November 27, 2018; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6, the Authority may award an emergency contract

for the services; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to award an emergency contract for the Services to

Johnson Controls Security Solutions in accordance with this Resolution.



1. The Authority hereby authorizes the payment:

Vendor: Johnson Controls Invoice Number: 31503182 Amount: $1,500.00

2. The Certifying Finance Officer of the Authority has certified that the funds for the provision

of the Services are available from and can be obtained from the funds of the Authority.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(o)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR PHARMACY CONSULTING SERVICES FOR





County of Middlesex, public facilities; and

WHEREAS, in furtherance of this provision, the Authority operates Roosevelt Care Center

at Edison and Roosevelt Care Center at Old Bridge (collectively, “Roosevelt Care Center”); and

WHEREAS, the Authority requires the provision of pharmacy consulting services (the

“Services”) for Roosevelt Care Center; and

WHEREAS, the Authority has received a proposal for the provision of the Services from

Clinical Research Systems Inc. (“Clinical”); and







certain contracts without public advertisement for bids when such contracts are for professional

services; and

WHEREAS, the Services are professional services which do not require public bidding; and

WHEREAS, the Authority has a need to acquire the Services as a non-fair and open contract

pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4; and

WHEREAS, the Certifying Finance Officer has determined and certified that the value of the

contract will be $70,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the anticipated term of the contract is one (1) year; and

WHEREAS, Clinical has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification

which certified that Clinical has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate

committee as prohibited by the law in the previous year, and that the contract will prohibit Clinical

from making any reportable contribution through the term of the contract; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to award a contract to Clinical for the provision of the

Services in accordance with this Resolution.



1. The Authority hereby accepts the proposal of Clinical and awards a contract to Clinical for

the provision of the Services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00.

2. The Authority approves the agreement with Clinical in substantially the form attached

hereto with such changes as shall be approved by the Chairman on advice of counsel.

3. The Authority authorizes the Chairman to execute the agreement with Clinical in the form

so approved.

4. The Business Entity Disclosure Certification and the Determination of Value shall be

placed on file.

5. The Secretary is authorized to publish a brief notice of the award of the contract pursuant

to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(l)(a)(i).

6. The Certifying Finance Officer has certified that the funds for the Services will be included

in the 2019 budget.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda (p)

RESOLUTION OF THE


ADOPTING 2019 BUDGET- GENERAL OPERATIONS

FISCAL YEAR: From January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019

WHEREAS, the Annual Budget and Capital Budget/Program for the Middlesex County

Improvement Authority for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019

has been presented for adoption before the governing body of the Middlesex County Improvement

Authority at its open public meeting of December 19, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Budget and Capital Budget as presented for adoption reflects each

item of revenue and appropriation in the same amount and title as set forth in the introduced and

approved budget, including all amendments thereto, if any, which have been approved by the Director

of the Division of Local Government Services; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Budget as presented for adoption reflects Total Revenues of

$8,011,000.00 Total Appropriations, including any Accumulated Deficit, if any, of $8,011,000.00

and Total Unreserved Retained Earnings utilized of $-0-; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Budget as introduced reflects Total Capital Appropriations of

$95,291.00 and Total Unreserved Retained Earnings planned to be utilized as funding thereof of $-

0-.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing body of the Middlesex County

Improvement Authority, at an open public meeting held on December 19, 2018 that the Annual

Budget and Capital Budget/Program of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority for the fiscal

year beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019 is hereby adopted and shall constitute

appropriations for the purposes stated; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Annual Budget and Capital Budget/Program as

presented for adoption reflects each item of revenue and appropriation in the same amount and title

as set forth in the introduced and approved budget, including all amendments thereto, if any, which

have been approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services.

________________________________

Paul Abbey, Secretary

December 19, 2018


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(q)

RESOLUTION OF THE


APPROVING 2019 BUDGET

GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS

FISCAL YEAR: From: January 1, 2019 To: December 31, 2019

WHEREAS, the Annual Budget and Capital Budget for the Middlesex County Improvement

Authority (the "Authority") for Golf Course Operations for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019

and ending December 31, 2019 was presented before the governing body of the Authority at its open

public meeting of December 19, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Budget for Golf Course Operations as introduced reflects Total

Revenues of $2,664,839.00, Total Appropriations, including any Accumulated Deficit, if any, of

$4,886,839.00 and Total Unreserved Retained Earnings utilized of $2,222,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the Capital Budget for Golf Course Operations as introduced reflects Total

Capital Appropriations of $1,191,942.00 and Total Unreserved Retained Earnings planned to be

utilized as funding thereof, of $ -0; and

WHEREAS, the schedule of rates, fees and other charges in effect will produce sufficient

revenues, together with all other anticipated revenues to satisfy all obligations to

the holders of bonds of the Authority, to meet operating expenses, capital outlays, debt service

requirements, and to provide for such reserves, all as may be required by law, regulation or terms of

contracts and agreements; and

WHEREAS, the Capital Budget/Program for Golf Course Operations, pursuant to N.J.A.C.

5:31-2, does not confer any authorization to raise or expend funds; rather it is a document to be used

as part of the said Authority's planning and management objectives. Specific authorization to expend

funds for the purposes described in this section of the budget, must be granted elsewhere; by bond

resolution, by a project financing agreement, by resolution appropriating funds from the Renewal and

Replacement Reserve or other means provided by law.



Budget, including appended Supplemental Schedules, and the Capital Budget/Program of the

Middlesex County Improvement Authority for Golf Course Operations for the fiscal year beginning

January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019 is hereby approved; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the anticipated revenues as reflected in the Annual

Budget for Golf Course Operations are of sufficient amount to meet all proposed

expenditures/expenses and all covenants, terms and provisions as stipulated in the said Authority's

outstanding debt obligations, capital lease arrangements, service contracts, and other pledged

agreements; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the governing body of the Middlesex County

Improvement Authority will consider the Annual Budget and Capital Budget/Program for Golf

Course Operations for adoption on December 19, 2018.

___________________________________


December 19, 2018

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Agenda 8(r)

RESOLUTION OF THE


ADOPTING 2019 BUDGET


FISCAL YEAR: From January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019

WHEREAS, the Annual Budget and Capital Budget/Program for the Middlesex County

Improvement Authority for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019

has been presented for adoption before the governing body of the Middlesex County Improvement

Authority at its open public meeting of December 19, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Budget and Capital Budget for the Roosevelt Care Center Facilities

as presented for adoption reflects each item of revenue and appropriation in the same amount and title

as set forth in the introduced and approved budget, including all amendments thereto, if any, which

have been approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Budget for the Roosevelt Care Center Facilities as presented for

adoption reflects Total Revenues of $46,088,000.00, Total Appropriations, including any

Accumulated Deficit, if any, of $46,088,000.00 and Total Unreserved Retained Earnings utilized of

$- 0-; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Budget for the Roosevelt Care Center Facilities as introduced

reflects Total Capital Appropriations of $476,400.00 and Total Unreserved Retained Earnings

planned to be utilized as funding thereof of $-0-.



Budget and Capital Budget/Program of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority for the

Roosevelt Care Center Facilities for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019 and ending December

31, 2019 is hereby adopted and shall constitute appropriations for the purposes stated; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Annual Budget and Capital Budget/Program for

the Roosevelt Care Center Facilities as presented for adoption reflects each item of revenue and

appropriation in the same amount and title as set forth in the introduced and approved budget,

including all amendments thereto, if any, which have been approved by the Director of the Division

of Local Government Services.

______________________


December 19, 2018


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(s)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AMENDING 2018 BUDGET -

GENERAL OPERATIONS



WHEREAS, by Resolution #17-226 duly adopted by the Authority on December 14, 2017,

the Authority adopted the budget for General Operations for the year ending December 31, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to amend the 2018 budget for General Operations to

reflect decreases in anticipated revenues and appropriations and to amend the capital budget and the

funding thereof for the 2018 year; and

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:31-2.8 requires that all amendments to the budget be approved and

adopted by resolution of the Authority, passed by not less than a majority of the full membership.



1. The amendments are made to the adopted budget of the Middlesex County Improvement

Authority for General Operations for the year ending December 31, 2018 as set forth on Schedules A

and B attached hereto and made a part hereof.

2. The Authority directs that two certified copies of this complete amendment and resolution

be filed forthwith with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for his certification

of the Authority budget so amended.

3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(t)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AMENDING 2018 BUDGET – GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS



WHEREAS, by Resolution 17-224 duly adopted by the Authority on December 14, 2017, the

Authority adopted the budget for Golf Course Operations for the year ending December 31, 2018;

and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to amend the 2018 budget for Golf Course Operations

to reflect decreases in anticipated revenues, increases in anticipated appropriations, an increase in

unrestricted net assets utilized and to amend the capital budget for Golf Course Operations and the

funding thereof for the 2018 year; and

WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:31-2.8 requires that all amendments to the budget be approved and

adopted by resolution of the Authority, passed by not less than a majority of the full membership.



1. The amendments are made to the adopted budget of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority

for Golf Course Operations for the year ending December 31, 2018 as set forth on Schedules A and

B attached hereto and made a part hereof.

2. The Authority directs that two certified copies of this complete amendment and resolution be filed

forthwith with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services for his certification of the

Authority budget so amended.

3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(v)

RESOLUTION OF THE


APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN A PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING AN

AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH MIDDLESEX COUNTY VOCATIONAL AND

TECHNICAL SCHOOLS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND PROJECT

MANAGEMENT



WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-54(a), the Authority may provide public facilities

within the County of Middlesex; and






WHEREAS, the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools have requested the

Authority to participate in a program for the training of students in the field of mechanical engineering

program and project management (the “Program”); and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to approve participation in the Program with the

Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools and approve an affiliation agreement in




1. The Authority hereby approves the Program with the Middlesex County Vocational

and Technical Schools.

2. The Authority approves the affiliation agreement for the Program with the Middlesex

County Vocational and Technical Schools in substantially the form attached with such changes as

shall be approved by the Chairman on advice of counsel.

3. The Authority authorizes the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the agreement in

the form so approved.

4. The Authority hereby authorizes the Executive Director to take all acts reasonable and

necessary in connection with implementation of the Program.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(aa)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AWARDING CONTRACT FOR LEGAL COUNSEL – GENERAL OPERATIONS TO

RAINONE COUGHLIN MINCHELLO, LLC






authority subject to the "Local Public Contracts Law," N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) any contract, purchase or agreement, the

subject matter of which consists of professional services is an exception to the public bidding

requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Authority to have legal counsel services (the "Services")

for the coming year; and

WHEREAS, the Services are an exception to the public bidding requirements of the Local

Public Contracts Law as a professional service; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., the Authority undertook a fair

and open process and advertised for qualifications and proposals for the provision of the Services,

among other services; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution heretofore duly adopted by the Authority on this date, the

Authority accepted and adopted the recommendations of the review committee (the “Committee”)

concerning qualifying vendors pursuant to the fair and open process as set forth in said Resolution

and qualified Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC to provide the Services; and

WHEREAS, the Committee has recommended that Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC. be

awarded a contract to provide the Services; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to adopt the recommendation of the Committee and

award a contract for the Services to Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC in accordance with this

Resolution.



1. The Authority hereby adopts the recommendation of the Committee and awards a contract

to Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC to provide the Services to the Authority. Rainone Coughlin

Minchello, LLC shall provide the Services to the Authority at the hourly rate of $185.00 and in

accordance with and at the rates and terms set forth on Schedule A attached hereto and made a part

hereof. The cost for the provision of the Services is not to exceed $250,000.00

2. The Authority authorizes the Chairman of the Authority to approve and execute a contract

with Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC setting forth the terms of the provision of the Services. Such

approval and execution by the Chairman shall be deemed approval by the Authority and no further

action or approval shall be required.

3. The Secretary of the Authority is directed to cause a brief notice of the above award to be

published as required by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i).

4. The Certifying Finance Officer of the Authority has certified that the funds for the Services

are available in the budget.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(bb)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES TO

WILENTZ GOLDMAN & SPITZER, LLC INCLUDING







WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i), any contract, purchase or agreement, the

subject matter of which consists of professional services is an exception to the public bidding

requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Authority to have the professional legal services of bond

counsel (the "Services") for the coming year; and

WHEREAS, the Services are an exception to the public bidding requirements of the Local

Public Contracts Law as a professional service; and


and open process and advertised for qualifications for the provision of the Services, among other

services; and

WHEREAS, the Authority received responses to the request for qualifications and proposals

from Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Gluck Walrath, LLP., Waters, McPherson, McNeill,

McManimon Scotland & Bauman LLC, and Capehart & Scatchard; and



concerning qualifying vendors pursuant to the fair and open process set forth in said Resolution and

qualified Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., Gluck Walrath, LLP., Waters, McPherson, McNeill,

McManimon Scotland & Bauman LLC, and Capehart & Scatchard; and

WHEREAS, the Committee has also recommended that Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.be

awarded a contract to provide the Services; and


award a contract for the Services to Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.in accordance with this

Resolution.



1. The Authority hereby adopts the recommendation of the Committee and awards a contract to Wilentz

Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. to provide the Services as the Authority’s Special Bond Counsel on this

Project and such other bond assignments as may be assigned to them by the Authority. The Authority

shall pay for the Services of Bond Counsel from the proceeds of financings of projects of the

Authority including but not limited to the Project and shall approve the payment for Services for Bond

Counsel prior to the issuance of any bonds.

2. The Authority authorizes the Chairman of the Authority to approve and execute a contract with

Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. setting forth the terms of the provision of the bond counsel services.

Such approval and execution by the Chairman shall be deemed approval by the Authority and no

further action or approval shall be required.

3. The Secretary of the Authority is directed to cause a brief notice of the above award to be published

as required by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i).


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(cc)

RESOLUTION OF THE


AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES AND AS

CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGENT TO PHOENIX ADVISORS, LLC







WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) and (ii), any contract, purchase, or

agreement, the subject matter of which consists of professional services or extraordinary,

unspecifiable services is an exception to the public bidding requirements of the Local Public Contracts

Law; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Authority to have financial advisory services and

continuing disclosure agent services (the "Services") for the coming year; and

WHEREAS, the Services are exempt from the public bidding requirements of the Local

Public Contracts Law; and


and open process and advertised for qualifications for the provision of the Services, among other

Services; and



concerning qualifying vendors pursuant to the fair and open process as set forth in said Resolution,

and qualified Phoenix Advisors, LLC, Acacia Financial Group Inc and NW Financial Group to

provide the Services; and

WHEREAS, the Committee has also recommended that Phoenix Advisors, LLC be awarded

a contract to provide continuing disclosure agent services; and


award a contract for the provision of the continuing disclosure agent services in accordance with this

Resolution.



1. The Authority hereby adopts the recommendation of the Committee and awards a contract

to provide continuing disclosure agent services to the Authority to Phoenix Advisors, LLC at a cost

not to exceed $2,500.00.

2. The Authority authorizes the Chairman of the Authority to approve and execute a

contract with Phoenix Advisors, LLC, if required, for the provision of the continuing disclosure

agent services.

3. The Certifying Finance Officer has certified that the funds for the continuing disclosure

agent services are included in the 2019 budget.

4. The Secretary of the Authority is directed to cause a brief notice of the above award to be

published as required by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i).


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(dd)

RESOLUTION OF THE


APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE


"Authority") was held on March 14, 2018; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-55(t), the Authority is empowered to enter

into any and all agreements or contracts, execute any and all instruments, and do and perform any

and all acts and things necessary, convenient or desirable for the purposes of the Authority, subject

to the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and

WHEREAS, a Complaint was filed in the Superior Court entitled Estate of Jennie Centaro v.

Clara Barton, bearing docket # MID-L-6139-16 (the “Lawsuit”); and

WHEREAS, the Authority and Plaintiff have settled all controversies among them after

mediation on June 29, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the parties now seek approval of the Settlement Agreement and Release

resolving the Lawsuit and all controversies between them;



1. The Authority hereby approves the Settlement Agreement and Release in substantially

the form attached with such changes as shall be approved by the Chairman on advice of counsel.

2. The Authority authorizes the Chairman or Vice-Chairman to execute the Settlement

Agreement and Release with the Plaintiff in the form so approved.

3. The Certifying Finance Officer has certified that the funds for the Settlement Agreement

are available from and can be obtained from the Authority and shall be included in the budget of the

Authority for the term of the Agreement.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(ee)

RESOLUTION OF THE

MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY DECLARING TOTAL

LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES IN DEFAULT ON CONTRACT

FOR LANDSCAPING SERVICES AT ROOSEVELT CARE CENTER OLD

BRIDGE

WHEREAS, a regular meeting of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority

(the "Authority") was held on December 19, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the Authority operates the Roosevelt Care Center Old Bridge (the

"Facility"); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-55(t), the Authority is empowered to enter

into any and all agreements or contracts, execute any and all instruments, and do and perform any

and all acts and things necessary, convenient or desirable for the purposes of the Authority,

subject to the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-1 et. seq.; and

WHEREAS, the Authority requires a Landscaping Services (the "Services") at the

Facility; and

WHEREAS, on March 14, 2018 the Authority by Resolution# 18-52 awarded a

contract to Total Lawn Care and Landscaping Services for Landscaping Services at Roosevelt

Care Center Old Bridge; and

WHEREAS, Total Lawn Care and Landscaping Services has failed to winterize the

sprinkler system as required pursuant to their Contract and Bid Specifications and the vendor

is now in default of their contract; and

WHEREAS, on December 11, 2018 a Default Notice was sent to the Vendor notifying

him to provide the services by December 14, 2018 or be found in default; and

WHEREAS, due to the failure of Total Lawn Care and Landscaping Services to

provide the services required, they are now in default of their contract; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to declare the vendor in default.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS

OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:

The Authority hereby declares Total Lawn Care and Landscaping Services in default for

failure to provide the services required within the Bid Specifications #18-04.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

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Agenda 8(ff)

RESOLUTION OF THE

MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AWARDING CONTRACT

FOR INSURANCE PRODUCER SERVICES TO NORTH AMERICAN INSURANCE

MANAGEMENT




empowered to enter into any and all agreements or contracts, execute any and all instruments,

and do and perform any and all acts or things necessary, convenient or desirable for the purposes

of the authority subject to the "Local Public Contracts Law," N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(a)(i) and (ii) any contract, purchase,

or agreement, the subject matter of which consists of professional services or extraordinary,

unspecifiable services is an exception to the public bidding requirements of the Local Public

Contracts Law; and

WHEREAS, the Authority requires the services of an insurance producer (the

"Services") to place the Authority’s insurance requirements for the coming year; and

WHEREAS, the Services are exempt from the public bidding requirements of the

Local Public Contracts Law; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., the Authority

undertook a fair and open process and advertised for qualifications and proposals for the

provision of the Services; and


Authority accepted and adopted the recommendations of the review committee (the

“Committee”) concerning qualifying vendors pursuant to the fair and open process as set forth in

said Resolution and qualified North American Insurance Management a division of Acrisure

(hereinafter “North American”) to provide the Services; and

WHEREAS, the Committee has also recommended that North American be awarded a contract

to provide the Services; and

WHEREAS, the Authority would like to adopt the recommendation of the Committee

and award a contract for the Services to North American in accordance with this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF

THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:

1. The Authority hereby adopts the recommendation of the Committee and awards a

contract to North American to provide the Services to the Authority for the coming year at a

monthly fee of $4,167.00.

2. The Authority authorizes the Chairman of the Authority to approve and execute a

contract with North American pursuant to this Resolution setting forth the terms of the provision

of the Services. Such approval and execution by the Chairman shall be deemed approval by the

Authority and no further action or approval shall be required.

3. The Secretary of the Authority is directed to cause a brief notice of the above award

to be published as required by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i).

4. The Certifying Finance Officer of the Authority has certified that the funds for the

Services are available from and included in the budget.


James P. Nolan X

Anthony Raczynski X

Paul Abbey X


Jose Jimenez X

PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS: A motion for payment of vouchers was made by Anthony

Raczynski and seconded by Paul Abbey, the members adopted the following resolution: It is hereby resolved by the members of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority at its meeting

December 19, 2018, that payments as itemized on the attached bill list, attached hereto and made a part

hereof, in the total amount of $3,260,370.28 be authorized to be paid out of the Middlesex County

Improvement Authority account. This is to certify that the payments on the attached bill list, in the total amount of

$3,260,370.28 are correct and just and payment should be approved.

/s/ Lory L. Cattano_____________

Lory L. Cattano, Chief Financial Officer

/s/ James P. Nolan

James P. Nolan, Chairman

This is to certify that the above is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Middlesex

County Improvement Authority at a meeting held on December 19, 2018, at which a

quorum of the membership was present.

/s/ Paul Abbey

Secretary-Treasurer

13. PUBLIC SESSION: No public session. • The public session was closed by a motion

made by Anthony Raczynski and seconded by Paul Abbey. All members in favor.

14. ADJOURNMENT: • The public session was closed by a motion made by Anthony

Raczynski and seconded by Christine D’Agostino. All members in favor.

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