1 00:00:04,370 --> 00:00:33,070 Welcome to the August 18th meeting of the 100th County Board of Commissioners. This meeting is being held in accordance with the provisions of the Open Local Communities Act. At the notice given by hosting throughout the year, a copy of the revised, and it will lead to notice in bold reports in the 1st and 2nd floor of the Main Street County complex building at one point in New Jersey, about the place reserved for such announcements. A copy has been held on April 4, January 12, 20, 16 to the start, led to a trend of time to career renews, tap them to online, any express time to new state resists and receive such notices, and by following a copy of the 100th County Court. This is Rogan Smith, please call the roll. 2 00:00:33,070 --> 00:00:34,930 Yes, Commissioner Rutch. 3 00:00:35,170 --> 00:00:35,410 Here. 4 00:00:35,790 --> 00:00:36,750 Commissioner Zahlein. 5 00:00:36,850 --> 00:00:37,010 Here. 6 00:00:37,450 --> 00:00:38,110 Commissioner Van Doren. 7 00:00:39,330 --> 00:00:39,970 Here. 8 00:00:40,370 --> 00:00:41,590 Deputy Director Pull. 9 00:00:42,950 --> 00:00:43,130 Here. 10 00:00:43,550 --> 00:00:44,330 And Director Lentzo. 11 00:00:44,630 --> 00:00:44,810 Here. 12 00:00:45,450 --> 00:00:51,190 This time I will ask County Council Katrina Doyle as to why we might decide to go into executive session. 13 00:00:51,530 --> 00:00:53,010 We have two matters for executive session. 14 00:00:53,250 --> 00:00:56,730 The first is the discussion regarding County Open Space Grant Program. 15 00:00:57,270 --> 00:01:01,770 The second is the discussion regarding the consideration of the acceptance of property donation 16 00:01:01,770 --> 00:01:06,190 in Lebanon, it's not just in California, it's in the legs, we're talking about that. 17 00:01:06,670 --> 00:01:07,490 All right, wonderful. 18 00:01:08,350 --> 00:01:10,010 Do I have an emotional executive session? 19 00:01:10,890 --> 00:01:11,190 Emotional executive. 20 00:01:11,650 --> 00:01:14,130 Emotional by Mr. Wright's second, by Mr. Sallway. 21 00:01:14,530 --> 00:01:17,270 And ever, I think, by the way, 22 00:01:18,530 --> 00:01:18,970 it's 23 00:01:21,720 --> 00:01:22,540 a little bit safer. 24 00:01:24,740 --> 00:01:26,420 You know, you need to read all the notes. 25 00:01:26,760 --> 00:01:27,000 That's it. 26 00:01:27,860 --> 00:01:28,300 Yeah. 27 00:01:42,960 --> 00:01:56,210 All right. Good evening, everybody. In the moment, I'll ask that you join the rise to join us in the Pledge of Allegiance, which traditionally has to move silence on the pledge to keep those serving the station as we're drawn in our thoughts. 28 00:01:56,210 --> 00:01:57,270 to please present. 29 00:01:59,490 --> 00:02:00,710 Legislations in flag. 30 00:02:01,110 --> 00:02:01,790 United States. 31 00:02:02,890 --> 00:02:05,770 Two landcasters, one Nation. 32 00:02:06,110 --> 00:02:06,470 Rhode Island. 33 00:02:06,930 --> 00:02:08,990 You've been to this little liberty and justice. 34 00:02:09,290 --> 00:02:09,610 Thank 35 00:02:15,140 --> 00:02:16,180 you. 36 00:02:16,480 --> 00:02:16,720 On 37 00:02:19,120 --> 00:02:19,560 the clock. 38 00:02:20,060 --> 00:02:22,000 And moved into executive session at that time. 39 00:02:22,400 --> 00:02:23,260 Last county council. 40 00:02:23,380 --> 00:02:25,660 That'sии Joe, the one for the purpose of that executive session. 41 00:02:26,120 --> 00:02:26,520 Thank you, director. 42 00:02:26,860 --> 00:02:30,060 We actually had three minutes to discuss an executive session. 43 00:02:30,060 --> 00:02:33,560 and previously mentioned, we had a discussion regarding 44 00:02:33,560 --> 00:02:35,400 County Open Space Grant Program. 45 00:02:35,800 --> 00:02:39,200 We also had a discussion with this elect regarding 46 00:02:39,200 --> 00:02:40,860 the consideration of the acceptance 47 00:02:40,860 --> 00:02:42,340 of property donation in Lebanon, 48 00:02:42,500 --> 00:02:43,660 Township, and Califonboro. 49 00:02:44,080 --> 00:02:46,400 Not previously mentioned, but discussed in the executive 50 00:02:46,400 --> 00:02:49,440 session, we also had a discussion regarding health benefits. 51 00:02:50,040 --> 00:02:51,900 The minutes from the executive session will be available. 52 00:02:52,100 --> 00:02:53,860 It's such time and the need for confidentiality, 53 00:02:53,920 --> 00:02:54,540 no longer exists. 54 00:02:54,720 --> 00:02:55,100 Thank you. 55 00:02:55,820 --> 00:02:56,280 Thank you. 56 00:02:58,670 --> 00:03:01,710 All right, so I read the public meeting 57 00:03:01,710 --> 00:03:04,430 meeting of this at the beginning of the meeting. 58 00:03:05,150 --> 00:03:07,770 And so I'll do so again now from the benefit of those 59 00:03:07,770 --> 00:03:08,250 in attendance. 60 00:03:08,670 --> 00:03:10,530 This meeting's being held in order to the position 61 00:03:10,530 --> 00:03:11,410 of the Open Public Meeting. 62 00:03:11,470 --> 00:03:13,250 Zach, that would notice, has been given my post 63 00:03:13,250 --> 00:03:15,090 and graph here a copy of the revised annual meeting. 64 00:03:15,090 --> 00:03:17,270 Notice on bulletin boards on the first and second floor, 65 00:03:17,790 --> 00:03:19,510 the Main Street County Complex building 66 00:03:19,510 --> 00:03:20,630 of a one flington in Jersey, 67 00:03:20,870 --> 00:03:22,210 a whole place reserved for such announcements. 68 00:03:22,810 --> 00:03:25,210 Copy was made on April 4, January 12, 2026. 69 00:03:25,610 --> 00:03:27,530 The Star Ledger, Trenton Times, Courier News, 70 00:03:27,750 --> 00:03:29,270 Tape and Tijuana Line Express Times, 71 00:03:29,270 --> 00:03:33,690 new papers designated to receive such notices and by filing a copy of the 72 00:03:33,690 --> 00:03:37,690 hiring county clerk. We will now move to the reports from the individual 73 00:03:37,690 --> 00:03:41,570 commissioners. Each member of this board is assigned liaison duties to various 74 00:03:41,570 --> 00:03:44,810 county departments, boards and commissions and during this portion of the meeting 75 00:03:44,810 --> 00:03:48,790 the board members provide highlights of their current activities. Let's start with 76 00:03:48,790 --> 00:03:53,890 Commissioner Rich. Director, thank you. As we as on the Harmony County Library 77 00:03:53,890 --> 00:03:57,630 I have a few exciting updates to share this evening sponsored by the Friends of the 78 00:03:57,630 --> 00:04:01,270 County Library. The headquarters and north branch libraries will be 79 00:04:01,270 --> 00:04:06,150 participated in 29th annual Manhattan short film festival that screens taking 80 00:04:06,150 --> 00:04:11,670 place from September 24th throughout October 4th. This international film festival 81 00:04:11,670 --> 00:04:15,650 gives our residents the opportunity to join film lovers in more than 500 venues 82 00:04:15,650 --> 00:04:20,290 around the world and building this year's 10 finalists. Audience founders will 83 00:04:20,290 --> 00:04:23,910 also have the opportunity to become film-printed themselves by casting their 84 00:04:23,910 --> 00:04:25,970 both for best film and best actor. 85 00:04:26,610 --> 00:04:28,930 Past men had short finalists have gone 86 00:04:28,930 --> 00:04:30,810 and received Academy Award nominations 87 00:04:30,810 --> 00:04:33,410 making this a great opportunity to experience 88 00:04:33,410 --> 00:04:36,150 some of the best short films being produced today. 89 00:04:36,810 --> 00:04:38,810 Details about the film screening times 90 00:04:38,810 --> 00:04:40,730 and registration can be found on the 91 00:04:40,730 --> 00:04:42,210 100 in County Library website. 92 00:04:42,970 --> 00:04:44,770 The library is also currently hosting 93 00:04:44,770 --> 00:04:46,930 Revolution in Jersey's Traveling Exhibit, 94 00:04:47,430 --> 00:04:50,050 Revolutionary Lives, Living the American Experiment 95 00:04:50,050 --> 00:04:54,230 and then now at the headquarters library on Route 12 in Rare Township. 96 00:04:54,790 --> 00:04:59,530 The exhibit runs through Sunday, August 30th, and highlights the often ruled stories of everyday 97 00:04:59,530 --> 00:05:03,790 jerseys and lives, labor, and choices, helped shape the road and machinery era. 98 00:05:04,370 --> 00:05:08,430 As we continue to commit commemorating America's 250th anniversary, 99 00:05:09,030 --> 00:05:13,570 this exhibit offers another engaging opportunity for residents to explore New Jersey's 100 00:05:13,570 --> 00:05:15,370 important role in our nation's history. 101 00:05:16,670 --> 00:05:21,450 Also, it was made onto the Department of Labor, so I want to provide an update on Paving 102 00:05:21,450 --> 00:05:24,470 Preservation Work along County Route 513 and 616. 103 00:05:25,290 --> 00:05:29,950 Our contractor APS is expected to complete this work next week, while the department is 104 00:05:29,950 --> 00:05:35,930 hoped the project would finish sooner, ongoing rain and weather conditions have prevented some 105 00:05:35,930 --> 00:05:36,770 challenges for us. 106 00:05:37,270 --> 00:05:41,050 With some schools returning next week, Public Works has been proactive in coordinating with 107 00:05:41,050 --> 00:05:42,190 with the effect of school systems. 108 00:05:42,850 --> 00:05:45,450 Schools have been notified of the pending work 109 00:05:45,450 --> 00:05:47,790 provided with the contractor's contact information 110 00:05:47,790 --> 00:05:49,190 and additional police coverage. 111 00:05:49,530 --> 00:05:51,690 Has been secured to help ensure that school buses 112 00:05:51,690 --> 00:05:54,150 can safely complete pickups and drop-offs 113 00:05:54,550 --> 00:05:55,990 while remaining work is underway. 114 00:05:57,390 --> 00:05:59,170 So we appreciate the patience of residents, 115 00:05:59,370 --> 00:06:00,650 loaders, and our school communities 116 00:06:00,650 --> 00:06:02,790 as this important payment preservation work 117 00:06:02,790 --> 00:06:03,450 is completed. 118 00:06:04,030 --> 00:06:05,310 Director, that concludes my remarks. 119 00:06:05,310 --> 00:06:06,170 I appreciate it. 120 00:06:06,690 --> 00:06:07,550 Thank you, Commissioner Rich. 121 00:06:08,050 --> 00:06:08,630 Mr. Schottel. 122 00:06:08,690 --> 00:06:09,310 Thank you, Director. 123 00:06:09,310 --> 00:06:24,010 as lays down to the 100 in County Department of Information Technology, I'm pleased to share an update on several projects that I highlighted at our last meeting, all of which strengthen the county's technology infrastructure, cybersecurity and services for our residents. 124 00:06:24,670 --> 00:06:34,370 The 911 firewall refresh has been completed, providing important upgrades to the security and reliability of our emergency communications infrastructure. 125 00:06:34,370 --> 00:06:43,730 Countywide Cycle Security Training is also underway helping ensure employees have the knowledge and tools necessary to protect the county systems and information. 126 00:06:44,310 --> 00:06:52,430 The information technology team is also completed development of the service now application as well as the Group 12 Conwit and Fiber Project. 127 00:06:52,970 --> 00:07:03,110 The completion of the Group 12 Projects represents an important investment in the county's communication infrastructure and will provide a great reliability and connectivity between county facilities. 128 00:07:03,110 --> 00:07:07,610 I'm also pleased to report that the 100 county website refreshes complete. 129 00:07:08,030 --> 00:07:10,870 We've received many compliments on the website's new appearance, 130 00:07:11,150 --> 00:07:14,550 and importantly on how well it functions on mobile devices. 131 00:07:15,130 --> 00:07:18,290 The redesigned site makes it easier for residents to access 132 00:07:18,290 --> 00:07:22,030 county information and services, whether they are using a computer, 133 00:07:22,350 --> 00:07:23,210 tablet, or smartphone. 134 00:07:24,350 --> 00:07:27,990 Switching gears as collais and collais on to the department of 135 00:07:27,990 --> 00:07:29,430 economic development and tourism. 136 00:07:29,430 --> 00:07:33,550 I also want to highlight the farm-to-table road trip featured on the 137 00:07:33,550 --> 00:07:38,790 400-in-website. There's no better place to experience fresh locally grown 138 00:07:38,790 --> 00:07:44,310 food than 100-in-county. From charming cafes serving locally roasted coffee and 139 00:07:44,310 --> 00:07:48,950 farm fresh breakfasts to restaurants celebrating the flavors of each season, 140 00:07:49,570 --> 00:07:52,570 every stop connects visitors with the people and places that make 141 00:07:52,570 --> 00:07:57,690 100-in-a-true agricultural destination. Along the way visitors can browse 142 00:07:57,690 --> 00:08:01,450 farm markets filled with freshly picked produce, homemade baked goods, 143 00:08:01,750 --> 00:08:07,410 cheeses, and specialty products before ending the day with a memorable meal featuring 144 00:08:07,410 --> 00:08:09,670 ingredients grown right here in our region. 145 00:08:10,090 --> 00:08:14,550 I encourage everyone to grab their appetite, explore our local farms and businesses, 146 00:08:15,110 --> 00:08:18,170 and experience fresh flavors, agricultural, had our heritage, 147 00:08:18,630 --> 00:08:22,790 and outstanding local products in a country in County such a special destination. 148 00:08:23,310 --> 00:08:24,810 That concludes my report. Thank you, Director. 149 00:08:24,810 --> 00:08:26,610 Thank you Commissioner Soloway. 150 00:08:26,890 --> 00:08:33,970 I'd like to begin by knowing that our next board meeting scheduled for September 1st will be held at the Historic Hunter and County Courthouse. 151 00:08:34,570 --> 00:08:42,850 At that meeting this board will consider recommendations the award of a half a million dollars in grant funding to local fire and EMS agencies throughout this county. 152 00:08:43,370 --> 00:08:51,970 These funds are included in the county's fiscal year 2026 budget and represent another important investment in local organizations to protect our residents every day. 153 00:08:52,690 --> 00:09:05,410 This program is also part of our ongoing era of partnership with our municipalities helping local fire and EMS agencies make important investments in public safety equipment while reducing the burden on local taxpayers. 154 00:09:06,130 --> 00:09:15,310 Given the Commissioner Van Dorn is joining us by phone this evening, I also want to highlight an upcoming initiative from our 100 in County Health Department to which she is in the ASEAN. 155 00:09:15,310 --> 00:09:21,710 Later this month, the Department is partnering with the United Way for the start school strong with the United Way program. 156 00:09:22,270 --> 00:09:30,730 Our public health nursing staff will provide three biometric screenings, including lipid testing, A1C testing, and hemoglobin testing for anemia. 157 00:09:31,330 --> 00:09:37,130 This is just one example of the many community-based outreach programs conducted by our public health team throughout the year. 158 00:09:37,130 --> 00:09:44,650 By bringing services directly into our communities, we help residents access important health information and resources close to home. 159 00:09:45,290 --> 00:09:50,890 Tomorrow also marks the start of the 26th annual 100th County for Asian Agricultural Fair. 160 00:09:51,270 --> 00:09:59,970 The open ceremony begins at 5 p.m. the South County Fairgrounds in East Animal Township and the fair will continue through Sunday at 5 o'clock p.m. 161 00:10:00,550 --> 00:10:04,770 There truly are activities and attractions for everyone, and we hope residents throughout 162 00:10:04,770 --> 00:10:09,850 Hunter B. County will come out and join one of our community's great annual traditions. 163 00:10:10,990 --> 00:10:14,550 Those looking to get outdoors this summer begins to give way to fall. 164 00:10:15,070 --> 00:10:19,470 The Division of Parks and Recreation is offering an actualistic guided hike at Point 165 00:10:19,470 --> 00:10:23,850 Bound on Saturday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. 166 00:10:24,590 --> 00:10:28,950 Point Bound offers one of the most challenging and rewarding Hikes in Hunter B. County with 167 00:10:28,950 --> 00:10:33,030 beautiful views of the surrounding woods and farmland opportunities to see 168 00:10:33,030 --> 00:10:37,990 migrating raptures along the ridge and return high along the Muscadette 169 00:10:37,990 --> 00:10:42,850 pond river. Program is open to ages 12 through adults with children and 170 00:10:42,850 --> 00:10:47,710 accompanied by registered adult cost is $12. Registration is available online 171 00:10:47,710 --> 00:10:52,070 through the County Parks website. It is another great opportunity to get outside 172 00:10:52,070 --> 00:10:55,870 and experience the natural beauty that makes Hunter and County such a special 173 00:10:55,870 --> 00:11:01,390 place to call. So the first item on tonight's agenda is a presentation from the center of 174 00:11:01,390 --> 00:11:07,430 education for educational advancement. CEA, we have a few instrumental individuals in CEA to 175 00:11:07,430 --> 00:11:11,470 provide an overview of the role that the organization plays in our community. 176 00:11:12,330 --> 00:11:12,810 Thank 177 00:11:17,030 --> 00:11:21,110 you very much for your time. I'm just going to pass around some impact reports for this year. 178 00:11:21,650 --> 00:11:26,810 I think I have too many, or maybe not enough, but you've driven as way to mount for the right 179 00:11:26,810 --> 00:11:29,650 amount of commissioners, but we have a couple of virtual today. 180 00:11:29,770 --> 00:11:30,790 Part of it, make sure you're there. 181 00:11:40,550 --> 00:11:41,650 Thank you. 182 00:11:43,210 --> 00:11:47,110 So what's your mind staying facing both the sides of the room here? 183 00:11:47,710 --> 00:11:49,110 So my name's Colin Remus. 184 00:11:49,250 --> 00:11:52,210 I do fundraising and development for the Center for Educational Advancement. 185 00:11:52,670 --> 00:11:55,370 Many of you probably know us from the CEAJ, 186 00:11:55,470 --> 00:11:57,670 if I turn to track right here on Main Street every year, 187 00:11:57,710 --> 00:11:58,590 on Thanksgiving morning. 188 00:11:59,150 --> 00:12:00,890 We are the organizers of the event. 189 00:12:01,290 --> 00:12:04,350 However, we are also a multi-service disability support organization. 190 00:12:05,170 --> 00:12:13,710 a lot of counties, a few counties in southern New Jersey and our mission is to facilitate career pathways, community employment and employment choice for students and adults with disabilities. 191 00:12:14,290 --> 00:12:17,130 We do that in a few different ways. I'm going to start with supported employment. 192 00:12:17,790 --> 00:12:22,730 So supported employment helps individuals with disabilities prepare for it, obtain and maintain meaningful community employment. 193 00:12:23,450 --> 00:12:32,570 So what that means is from point A to point B to point A being you know you want a job, you know you want to work in the community to point B being you have that job 194 00:12:32,570 --> 00:12:37,870 and you learn all the skills that go along with searching for, finding, interviewing for, and getting, and pulling and maintaining a job. 195 00:12:38,750 --> 00:12:44,850 So it provides individualized job development, one-on-one job coaching, and ongoing support followed to each person's needs. 196 00:12:45,030 --> 00:12:57,910 So everyone's path is not always the same when it comes to support employment, so we find it very important to match each individual's needs, depending on what type of support they may need to be, as successful as possible in their respective employment choice. 197 00:12:58,770 --> 00:13:05,650 And finally, it's a word of one that creates lasting employment outcomes that promote independence while helping local businesses meet their workforce needs. 198 00:13:09,500 --> 00:13:12,020 Sorry, I'll do it. I can control it now. 199 00:13:15,860 --> 00:13:25,980 Okay, CEA school. I'm a four principal CEA school. I'm not the principal anymore. I have a different position in the CEA. 200 00:13:25,980 --> 00:13:30,440 Okay, two-year school is an in-district school. 201 00:13:30,720 --> 00:13:33,180 It's one of three that are left in the state. 202 00:13:33,620 --> 00:13:36,060 We operate our class and win the public school 203 00:13:36,060 --> 00:13:37,680 of South London Regional High School. 204 00:13:38,260 --> 00:13:40,580 We have students age 14 to 21. 205 00:13:41,380 --> 00:13:43,520 The reason we have our students in the schools 206 00:13:43,520 --> 00:13:45,860 that they can stand experiences their peers 207 00:13:46,160 --> 00:13:49,100 and they're not segregated separated from their age groups. 208 00:13:50,040 --> 00:13:54,920 Our first school basically does community-grade employment. 209 00:13:54,920 --> 00:14:02,620 We have our own social workers, nurses, a large staff to handle multiple disabilities. 210 00:14:03,380 --> 00:14:10,180 We moved from our campus, which is on the docket, and chewed out 100 in 2016, we used 211 00:14:10,180 --> 00:14:14,100 to be spring run school, and we changed our agency school at that time. 212 00:14:18,690 --> 00:14:19,050 Me again. 213 00:14:19,810 --> 00:14:21,870 I'm the direct now of youth services. 214 00:14:22,170 --> 00:14:25,850 We have those students from the age of 14 up to 24. 215 00:14:25,850 --> 00:14:32,810 We just got notified today of a one of 25 vendors in the state that we got 216 00:14:32,810 --> 00:14:39,170 immunity for another three-year grant for pre-entry, which is pre-employment 217 00:14:39,170 --> 00:14:43,610 transition services. This is our second three-year grant that we were approved 218 00:14:43,610 --> 00:14:48,690 for. We're ending our first three-year grant in the three years that we've 219 00:14:48,690 --> 00:14:53,870 been running this grant. We have serviced almost 200 students within the program. 220 00:14:54,710 --> 00:14:59,970 We pay them, we find them employment, we put it into 12 hours in the stress of the 221 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:06,280 Classes before they go out into employment. From many of them, it is their first experience 222 00:15:07,000 --> 00:15:16,820 working in the community at a job. In the Flemington area, we have placed students locally on the main street of the pretzel factory. I'm working on 223 00:15:16,820 --> 00:15:27,380 charities currently, as kind of manager there, and they go into actual jobs, they report, they do their kind of sheets, they get paid direct deposits, 224 00:15:29,020 --> 00:15:32,520 as they would as they would as any of the job would be. 225 00:15:32,920 --> 00:15:35,180 We also two of the fastest seed services, 226 00:15:35,420 --> 00:15:36,520 one is at a school youth. 227 00:15:36,900 --> 00:15:38,080 Here's some youth that graduate, 228 00:15:38,640 --> 00:15:39,800 but don't know what to do. 229 00:15:40,080 --> 00:15:41,160 You know, not the one good school, 230 00:15:41,540 --> 00:15:42,760 or thing you want to get a job. 231 00:15:43,300 --> 00:15:44,900 And we work with them through a division 232 00:15:44,900 --> 00:15:47,000 of vocational rehabilitation services. 233 00:15:47,620 --> 00:15:49,080 We also have the service, 234 00:15:49,080 --> 00:15:51,100 which is a voucher program for DVRS. 235 00:15:51,760 --> 00:15:54,360 The voucher program is basically the state pays us 236 00:15:54,360 --> 00:15:58,240 to work with students in five different areas of pre-ex, 237 00:15:58,920 --> 00:16:02,580 which would be job exploration, self-advocacy, 238 00:16:03,300 --> 00:16:05,180 continued enrollment for secondary school, 239 00:16:05,980 --> 00:16:08,360 work-based learning, which is the actual internships, 240 00:16:08,680 --> 00:16:09,800 which could be non-paid, 241 00:16:10,300 --> 00:16:12,440 and the last one is workplace radius. 242 00:16:13,260 --> 00:16:13,620 That's all right. 243 00:16:13,960 --> 00:16:14,500 I'm 244 00:16:18,370 --> 00:16:19,590 Kyra, I'm the director 245 00:16:19,590 --> 00:16:22,950 of our workplace readiness extended employment program. 246 00:16:23,590 --> 00:16:25,890 We started ages 24, but we do. 247 00:16:25,890 --> 00:16:31,550 So we have in the past had extended employees who are younger than 24. 248 00:16:32,090 --> 00:16:38,390 We usually receive clients who need a little more hands on work that couldn't be successful 249 00:16:38,390 --> 00:16:42,210 and supported employment, if they age out of Paul's program. 250 00:16:43,270 --> 00:16:46,090 We're kind of a stepping stone to community employment. 251 00:16:46,690 --> 00:16:52,410 So workplace readiness is dedicated to helping individuals develop the critical skills and 252 00:16:52,410 --> 00:16:56,010 abilities need it for a successful transition to community equipment. 253 00:16:57,090 --> 00:17:03,430 So at CEA everything is in-house, so we've received jobs from the government, local hospitals, 254 00:17:04,610 --> 00:17:10,650 factories on nearby or even out of state, and they get paid sub-minimum wage, and they're 255 00:17:10,650 --> 00:17:15,970 learning skills on how to have the photo to be rate to be successful in the community. 256 00:17:17,110 --> 00:17:22,230 The program is specifically designed to support those required additional time to build 257 00:17:22,230 --> 00:17:26,270 educational skills necessary for workplace readiness and success. 258 00:17:27,310 --> 00:17:32,490 So without we do groups, we don't want to do president buildings, we do community jobs 259 00:17:32,490 --> 00:17:39,210 sampling with them, we do meetings one-on-one to work on the skills that we see, that they 260 00:17:39,210 --> 00:17:41,530 could work on to be successful in the community. 261 00:17:42,490 --> 00:17:44,070 It's been around for a while. 262 00:17:46,490 --> 00:18:05,790 1772, so we've had clients for over 30 years who work in the community, but they're more comfortable with the more hands-on support that we provide in-house, and those who are ready for the community sometimes they go to support an employment, sometimes they go fully community-integrated employment. 263 00:18:05,790 --> 00:18:17,430 So I look at my department as a stepping stone from jumping from Paul's department into Haley's, or just where they're at right now. 264 00:18:18,270 --> 00:18:22,410 And these are a couple of pictures of our current extended employees. 265 00:18:23,330 --> 00:18:25,350 Like Sarah's been here over 30 years. 266 00:18:26,030 --> 00:18:30,190 We've had that job sampling opportunity at the hospital. 267 00:18:30,190 --> 00:18:34,610 That's some of the work that we do with two current extended employees. 268 00:18:35,570 --> 00:18:39,170 And then the top right picture, that's some job that we did during COVID. 269 00:18:40,710 --> 00:18:42,910 So it's really nice what we do there. 270 00:18:45,960 --> 00:18:50,420 All right, so I would kind of reserve this time for any questions anybody has. 271 00:18:50,800 --> 00:18:53,400 The pictures have any questions I'd be happy to answer. 272 00:18:56,700 --> 00:18:57,780 What are the ways you work? 273 00:18:58,380 --> 00:19:02,320 So we do Middlesex, Mercer, Honordan, and Somerset. 274 00:19:03,140 --> 00:19:06,020 We're looking to expand in these services. 275 00:19:06,460 --> 00:19:14,920 It's a part of Warren and the western part of Union since we do a lot of services there. 276 00:19:16,240 --> 00:19:21,920 For example, we have the Plainfield South and North, so it's just, you know, we have a lot 277 00:19:21,920 --> 00:19:24,320 of people in the Plainfield area which is right in the store. 278 00:19:24,880 --> 00:19:25,120 Right. 279 00:19:25,240 --> 00:19:27,080 Three different Plainfields and three different counties. 280 00:19:27,340 --> 00:19:27,860 That was correct. 281 00:19:28,200 --> 00:19:28,960 All right. 282 00:19:29,880 --> 00:19:32,260 Anyone else have any other questions or comments from the board? 283 00:19:33,160 --> 00:19:34,540 Thank you very much for everything. 284 00:19:34,980 --> 00:19:35,520 Thank you very much. 285 00:19:35,760 --> 00:19:36,600 Thank you for your time. 286 00:19:37,420 --> 00:19:37,740 Good work. 287 00:19:37,900 --> 00:19:38,400 Thanks for your time. 288 00:19:38,640 --> 00:19:39,320 Have a good rest of your night. 289 00:19:39,800 --> 00:19:40,280 Thank you. 290 00:19:47,220 --> 00:19:49,640 Next step is the Proclamation portion of our agenda. 291 00:19:49,820 --> 00:19:53,740 Always a pleasure to recognize members of our community 292 00:19:54,280 --> 00:19:55,400 and their accomplishments. 293 00:19:56,200 --> 00:19:59,860 The Proclamation on tonight's agenda will be presented on Wednesday 294 00:19:59,860 --> 00:20:05,340 day to Charlie Peirot and the 4-H Fair, that evening, because a confirmation recognizes 295 00:20:05,920 --> 00:20:11,320 Charlie's decades of steadfast service, the 4-H agricultural fair, dating back to when 296 00:20:11,320 --> 00:20:14,640 it was the funding to the fair, and in fact, when it came around, it's going to last. 297 00:20:15,800 --> 00:20:20,660 We are privileged to recognize Charlie express our deepest gratitude for all he's done and 298 00:20:20,660 --> 00:20:25,860 continues to do to make everything better from under the counter. 299 00:20:26,420 --> 00:20:30,560 So do I have emotions to adopt this proclamations so it's official and gets it tomorrow? 300 00:20:32,180 --> 00:20:33,420 Motion by Mr. Ritch. 301 00:20:33,720 --> 00:20:33,900 Second. 302 00:20:34,260 --> 00:20:34,660 Second. 303 00:20:34,780 --> 00:20:35,600 Second minus the solid way. 304 00:20:35,700 --> 00:20:36,040 Roll call. 305 00:20:36,480 --> 00:20:37,140 Mr. Ritch. 306 00:20:37,300 --> 00:20:37,380 Yes. 307 00:20:37,740 --> 00:20:38,360 Mr. Ritch. 308 00:20:38,400 --> 00:20:38,420 Yes. 309 00:20:38,760 --> 00:20:39,400 Mr. Paul. 310 00:20:40,680 --> 00:20:41,120 Absolutely. 311 00:20:41,660 --> 00:20:42,260 Mr. Bandoren? 312 00:20:43,440 --> 00:20:43,880 Yeah? 313 00:20:44,400 --> 00:20:45,020 Mr. Lanzell. 314 00:20:45,380 --> 00:20:45,620 Yes. 315 00:20:46,820 --> 00:20:47,160 All right. 316 00:20:47,320 --> 00:20:48,120 So it's all official. 317 00:20:48,440 --> 00:20:52,140 You're going to need an incident tomorrow looking forward to the fair taking on. 318 00:20:52,140 --> 00:21:00,920 So next, we're going to move to public comments if anyone who was here, and was looking to leave before they get really bored. 319 00:21:01,280 --> 00:21:06,260 You can leave right now, but otherwise you can stick around, feel free to see what we're spending money on. 320 00:21:07,060 --> 00:21:13,020 So as we move to public comments, I want to share the statement that I make in one form or another at previous forms. 321 00:21:13,720 --> 00:21:18,560 public comment is invited, it is part of the democratic process or representative 322 00:21:18,560 --> 00:21:23,860 republic is really more of a life right, but we invite those comments and just 323 00:21:23,860 --> 00:21:28,320 because we don't necessarily do what you ask, the minute that you ask it, doesn't 324 00:21:28,320 --> 00:21:31,780 mean it wasn't considered, we consider all of these comments when we take our actions 325 00:21:31,780 --> 00:21:36,140 up here on the sport. A lot of times people are happy and sometimes they're not. 326 00:21:36,360 --> 00:21:42,800 That's all part of how it goes. So do I have any comments from the public? All right, 327 00:21:42,800 --> 00:21:48,560 seeing none, I guess I didn't even go through all that. So next up grants, we have our deputy 328 00:21:48,560 --> 00:21:54,720 CFO Mike Fried Chi to take us through the grants and we're going to read Resolutions 1 to 10 by 329 00:21:54,720 --> 00:22:00,080 child and then we're going to make a motion on all of them because why would we refuse this one. 330 00:22:01,620 --> 00:22:08,260 All right, so we have 10 items on grants this evening, all of which are chapter 159. Resolution number 331 00:22:08,260 --> 00:22:15,380 Number one is going to be for the Musconet Con Watership Management Phase 2 grant, the amount of $146,256. 332 00:22:16,420 --> 00:22:24,440 Resolution number two is for the 2026 County Environmental Health Act grant, the amount of $155,617. 333 00:22:26,140 --> 00:22:30,560 Resolution three and four are both for the enhancing local public health grant. 334 00:22:30,860 --> 00:22:35,900 It's an additional funding through the New Jersey Association of County and city health officials. 335 00:22:35,900 --> 00:22:46,460 Number three is for $50,000. Number four is for $385,000. Resolution number five is for the 2027 rate to no grant the amount of $9,618. 336 00:22:48,280 --> 00:22:53,140 Resolution number six for the University of Washington chart grant and the amount of $1,000. 337 00:22:54,600 --> 00:23:01,100 Resolution number seven is for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant the amount of $12,490. 338 00:23:02,240 --> 00:23:12,100 Resolution number eight is for the fiscal year 26 clean communities grant the amount of $100,722.28 resolution number nine is for the 339 00:23:12,100 --> 00:23:21,960 2025 green streets and stormwater infrastructure mapping grant the amount of 135,000. Resolution number 10 is for the fiscal year 27 and 340 00:23:21,960 --> 00:23:26,000 medication assisted treatment grant amount of $120,072. 341 00:23:26,480 --> 00:23:34,520 So do I have a motion to approve acceptance of grants one through 10? 342 00:23:35,140 --> 00:23:35,480 Motion. 343 00:23:35,780 --> 00:23:37,060 Motion by Mrs. Solone. 344 00:23:37,340 --> 00:23:37,620 Second. 345 00:23:37,940 --> 00:23:39,000 Second by Mr. Rich. 346 00:23:39,100 --> 00:23:43,780 Anyone opposed to us taking in this $1.1 million that's being given to us? 347 00:23:43,940 --> 00:23:44,140 No. 348 00:23:44,540 --> 00:23:45,240 I didn't think so. 349 00:23:45,660 --> 00:23:46,020 All right. 350 00:23:46,240 --> 00:23:47,520 So let's roll call points. 351 00:23:47,920 --> 00:23:48,500 Ms. Solone? 352 00:23:48,680 --> 00:23:48,800 Yes. 353 00:23:49,140 --> 00:23:49,480 Mr. Rich? 354 00:23:49,580 --> 00:23:49,720 Yes. 355 00:23:50,260 --> 00:23:50,760 Mr. Paul? 356 00:23:55,780 --> 00:24:05,100 Yes, thank you Mike. So, next up is our CFO, Andrew Burnett. You got something special for us tonight, don't you? 357 00:24:05,540 --> 00:24:12,660 Yep. Good. So, what I have for tonight is authorizing the acceptance of the 2020-2500 New County audit. 358 00:24:13,300 --> 00:24:20,660 Okay, and before we go forward with that, I know that Commissioner Rich is going to have some comments and then I'll follow up on some of my own. 359 00:24:20,840 --> 00:24:22,360 So why don't we leave it off with Commissioner Rich? 360 00:24:22,900 --> 00:24:23,680 Director, thank you. 361 00:24:23,820 --> 00:24:29,080 So tonight the board is officially certifying its review of Iron County's annual audit and compliance with state law. 362 00:24:29,400 --> 00:24:36,040 I'm pleased to report that for the 11th consecutive year, Iron County has earned a clean audit with no binding to recommendations. 363 00:24:36,040 --> 00:24:41,660 Over a decade of clean audits as a result of consistent and responsible financial management 364 00:24:41,660 --> 00:24:47,080 are more working alongside our CF Bill and Andrew Bernat and its finance team and continues 365 00:24:47,080 --> 00:24:52,140 to demonstrate that 100 county can operate effectively with a quality services and maintain 366 00:24:52,140 --> 00:24:54,180 a high-level financial capability. 367 00:24:54,740 --> 00:24:59,140 That strong financial management has allowed our county to remain free of county debts since 368 00:24:59,140 --> 00:25:05,300 2014 while continuing to make critical investments in infrastructure, public safety parts, technology, 369 00:25:05,300 --> 00:25:07,600 and other central county services. 370 00:25:07,980 --> 00:25:09,280 But just as importantly, 371 00:25:09,560 --> 00:25:11,520 our strong financial position has allowed us 372 00:25:11,520 --> 00:25:13,740 to provide direct support to our municipalities, 373 00:25:14,380 --> 00:25:16,720 open our local partners to address important needs 374 00:25:16,720 --> 00:25:19,040 while protecting county and municipal taxpayers. 375 00:25:19,900 --> 00:25:21,440 A clean audit tells taxpayers 376 00:25:21,440 --> 00:25:23,560 that the proper safeguards are in place 377 00:25:23,940 --> 00:25:26,600 that public funds are being properly accounted for 378 00:25:26,600 --> 00:25:28,880 and that this board takes its responsibility 379 00:25:28,880 --> 00:25:30,900 as stewards of taxpayer dollars seriously. 380 00:25:32,140 --> 00:25:33,320 So, Andrew, I wanna thank you 381 00:25:33,320 --> 00:25:36,900 and the entire finance department team as well as the county administration. 382 00:25:37,360 --> 00:25:41,380 Every county department for sharing this sports philosophy of good government, 383 00:25:41,720 --> 00:25:42,740 sound fiscal management. 384 00:25:43,580 --> 00:25:46,660 Maintaining this record requires a countywide commitment to accountability, 385 00:25:47,360 --> 00:25:51,760 careful stewardship, and making their responsible decisions with their taxpayer dollars. 386 00:25:52,420 --> 00:25:54,680 And, you know, I've said it with, you know, 387 00:25:55,480 --> 00:25:59,600 everybody said, we can also over how important it says every year, 388 00:25:59,800 --> 00:26:02,200 however long I've been in public life on any level. 389 00:26:02,200 --> 00:26:05,800 and, you know, thank you. It's a huge deal. 390 00:26:07,540 --> 00:26:14,180 Thank you Commissioner Rich. Receiving a clean audit for 11 years in a row is not just 391 00:26:14,180 --> 00:26:22,680 a financial accomplishment, it is a demonstration of confidence and government. And year after year, 392 00:26:23,060 --> 00:26:27,540 the independent auditor confirmed that we already know that hiring county runs a type of 393 00:26:27,540 --> 00:26:34,160 financial ship. This milestone reflects this board's physical discipline, transparency, 394 00:26:34,840 --> 00:26:41,100 accountability, and respect and taxpayer. And as Commissioner Rich noted, this accomplishment 395 00:26:41,100 --> 00:26:45,600 extends well beyond the finance department. Our county departments and administration 396 00:26:45,600 --> 00:26:50,880 share this board's philosophy that good government requires responsible physical management. 397 00:26:51,440 --> 00:26:55,740 That culture of accountability throughout the county government is a major reason we've 398 00:26:55,740 --> 00:26:59,540 been able to sustain this record for 11 consecutive years. 399 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:03,420 We've also shown that physical discipline does not mean standing still. 400 00:27:04,080 --> 00:27:08,560 Hunter and County continues to invest in critical infrastructure, strengthen county services, 401 00:27:09,040 --> 00:27:14,980 support of municipalities, and plan responsibly for the future, all are remaining free of county 402 00:27:14,980 --> 00:27:16,560 debt since 2014. 403 00:27:17,600 --> 00:27:24,320 11 consecutive clean audits, zero county debt since 2014, continued investment in our communities 404 00:27:24,320 --> 00:27:29,240 and direct support for our new municipalities are all part of the same commitment, delivering 405 00:27:29,240 --> 00:27:31,480 good government while protecting the taxpayer. 406 00:27:32,140 --> 00:27:36,420 So on behalf of the board, I thank Andrew Bernath and his finance team. 407 00:27:37,000 --> 00:27:41,800 The county administration, our department heads, our county employees throughout this organization 408 00:27:41,800 --> 00:27:47,680 for bracing the philosophy and our philosophy in helping us maintain that high standard of 409 00:27:47,680 --> 00:27:51,840 physical responsibility that our new county taxpayers have come to expect. 410 00:27:51,840 --> 00:27:55,380 So now do I have a motion to accept this clean line? 411 00:27:56,860 --> 00:27:58,320 Motion by Mr. Rich. 412 00:27:58,580 --> 00:27:58,840 Second. 413 00:27:59,040 --> 00:28:00,260 Second line, this is solid. 414 00:28:00,420 --> 00:28:01,380 Roll call, please. 415 00:28:01,660 --> 00:28:02,020 Mr. Rich. 416 00:28:02,340 --> 00:28:02,480 Yes. 417 00:28:03,700 --> 00:28:04,660 Mr. Rantor. 418 00:28:05,280 --> 00:28:05,620 Yes. 419 00:28:06,020 --> 00:28:06,460 Mr. Rantor. 420 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:08,940 Mr. Ladson. 421 00:28:09,260 --> 00:28:09,520 Yes. 422 00:28:10,120 --> 00:28:10,960 Thanks again, Andrew. 423 00:28:11,220 --> 00:28:11,640 Thank you. 424 00:28:13,460 --> 00:28:14,420 All right. 425 00:28:15,260 --> 00:28:16,460 Now we're going to buy some things. 426 00:28:17,300 --> 00:28:17,700 Mr. Rantor. 427 00:28:17,860 --> 00:28:17,960 Mr. Rantor. 428 00:28:21,780 --> 00:28:21,820 Mr. Rantor. 429 00:28:21,820 --> 00:28:25,020 I don't know like a grand money article or pockets, right? 430 00:28:25,720 --> 00:28:26,580 Grants here. 431 00:28:28,420 --> 00:28:30,760 Okay. Resolution number one. 432 00:28:31,100 --> 00:28:35,620 You're approving a contract award for year two for counting with 2025-19. 433 00:28:36,420 --> 00:28:38,360 And this is with home stat inspections. 434 00:28:38,920 --> 00:28:43,660 And this is for inspection services for housing choice voucher units using 435 00:28:43,660 --> 00:28:45,700 Inspire inspection protocols. 436 00:28:46,260 --> 00:28:51,220 The total contract amount to exceed is $63,960. 437 00:28:51,760 --> 00:28:52,620 Go ahead and motion to approve. 438 00:28:54,140 --> 00:28:55,400 Mrs. Salloway, go to second. 439 00:28:56,180 --> 00:28:57,020 Mr. Rich, any discussion? 440 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:58,620 Roll call, please. 441 00:28:58,920 --> 00:28:59,760 Miss Salloway, yes. 442 00:29:00,180 --> 00:29:00,340 Mr. Rich? 443 00:29:00,480 --> 00:29:00,640 Yes. 444 00:29:00,940 --> 00:29:01,360 Mr. Cole? 445 00:29:02,420 --> 00:29:02,600 Yes. 446 00:29:02,980 --> 00:29:03,560 Mr. Van Doren? 447 00:29:04,760 --> 00:29:05,020 Yes. 448 00:29:05,340 --> 00:29:05,900 Mr. Eliza? 449 00:29:06,060 --> 00:29:06,220 Yes. 450 00:29:07,200 --> 00:29:11,180 Resolution number two, you're approving the contract award for kind of a 2026-8. 451 00:29:11,660 --> 00:29:13,360 And this is with M.T. contractors. 452 00:29:13,360 --> 00:29:16,800 This is for the renovations of the North Branch County Library. 453 00:29:17,340 --> 00:29:21,200 Total amount of that to exceed is $319,000. 454 00:29:21,700 --> 00:29:22,940 I have a motion to approve. 455 00:29:23,620 --> 00:29:24,940 Motion by Mr. Brecht. 456 00:29:25,100 --> 00:29:26,600 Second. Second on this. 457 00:29:26,740 --> 00:29:28,080 Solid waiting. Discussion to the board. 458 00:29:29,020 --> 00:29:30,420 We'll call please. Mr. Arch. 459 00:29:30,600 --> 00:29:32,340 Yes. The Solid waiting is. Mr. Paul. 460 00:29:33,540 --> 00:29:34,620 Yeah. Mr. Gendorn. 461 00:29:35,640 --> 00:29:36,940 Yeah. Mr. Eliza. 462 00:29:37,020 --> 00:29:39,160 Yes. Resolution number three. 463 00:29:39,160 --> 00:29:43,020 We are proving requisition of our 26-4790. 464 00:29:43,460 --> 00:29:48,820 This is with Vermeer, North Atlantic Sales and Service, and it's for many track loader 465 00:29:48,820 --> 00:29:54,800 to not to exceed $66,622.55. 466 00:29:55,800 --> 00:29:57,480 that the motion to approve from us. 467 00:29:57,640 --> 00:29:59,160 The motion might not be solved later in a second. 468 00:29:59,320 --> 00:29:59,520 Second. 469 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:11,640 Mr. Redshane, discussion for the board. Roll call, please. Ms. Holloway? Yes, Mr. Redsh? Yes. Mr. Paul? Yes. Mr. Van Dorn? Yes. Mr. Ranzel? Yes. 470 00:30:12,260 --> 00:30:20,580 Resolution of the 40 approved and requisition number R26-4978, and this is with Safewear. This is for the Listic Helmets. 471 00:30:20,580 --> 00:30:27,680 I just told him not to exceed his $59,999 and 64 cents. 472 00:30:28,840 --> 00:30:30,660 Couldn't just make it a flat 60 grand. 473 00:30:31,520 --> 00:30:33,040 I don't look like we saved some money. 474 00:30:33,160 --> 00:30:34,600 We bet that's not the right time. 475 00:30:35,280 --> 00:30:36,640 So I have a motion to approve. 476 00:30:37,940 --> 00:30:39,040 Motion by Mr. Rich. 477 00:30:39,200 --> 00:30:39,840 Do I have a second? 478 00:30:39,860 --> 00:30:40,160 Second. 479 00:30:40,300 --> 00:30:41,780 Second by Mrs. Soloway. 480 00:30:41,940 --> 00:30:42,780 Discussion from the board. 481 00:30:43,660 --> 00:30:44,440 Roll call, please. 482 00:30:44,860 --> 00:30:45,300 Mr. Rich? 483 00:30:45,580 --> 00:30:45,660 Yes. 484 00:30:45,980 --> 00:30:46,160 Yes. 485 00:30:47,060 --> 00:30:47,520 Mr. Paul? 486 00:30:48,360 --> 00:30:48,760 Yes. 487 00:30:48,760 --> 00:30:50,100 Mr. Renoir? 488 00:30:50,600 --> 00:30:51,200 Yes. 489 00:30:53,420 --> 00:30:58,000 Resolution number five, we're approving to contract the work of county bid 2026 to have 13. 490 00:30:58,580 --> 00:31:00,120 This is with BlackRock enterprises. 491 00:31:00,940 --> 00:31:05,360 This is for the resurfacing of county route 611 and county route 618 492 00:31:05,360 --> 00:31:09,600 in the townships of Rare and Clinton and the Burrow Flemington. 493 00:31:10,140 --> 00:31:15,140 Total contract, not to exceed is $930,000. 494 00:31:15,140 --> 00:31:16,640 I have a motion to approve. 495 00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:17,240 Motion. 496 00:31:17,420 --> 00:31:18,400 Motion by Mrs. Salvo. 497 00:31:18,660 --> 00:31:19,100 Second. 498 00:31:19,200 --> 00:31:20,260 Second by Mr. Rich. 499 00:31:20,360 --> 00:31:21,300 Any discussion from the board? 500 00:31:22,520 --> 00:31:23,240 We'll call please. 501 00:31:23,540 --> 00:31:24,360 Mr. Salvo, yes. 502 00:31:24,720 --> 00:31:25,060 Mr. Rich. 503 00:31:25,220 --> 00:31:25,360 Yes. 504 00:31:25,700 --> 00:31:26,140 Mr. Paul. 505 00:31:27,140 --> 00:31:27,440 Yes. 506 00:31:27,800 --> 00:31:28,220 Mr. Andrew. 507 00:31:29,360 --> 00:31:29,800 Yes. 508 00:31:30,120 --> 00:31:30,540 Mr. Andrew. 509 00:31:30,920 --> 00:31:31,020 Yes. 510 00:31:31,460 --> 00:31:33,660 And the final item resolution number six, your particular 511 00:31:33,660 --> 00:31:36,560 requisition number R26-5485. 512 00:31:37,160 --> 00:31:38,880 And this is with the parameters 4. 513 00:31:39,260 --> 00:31:42,940 And this is for the purchase of a super-duity crew cap pickup truck. 514 00:31:43,460 --> 00:31:48,980 Total amount not to exceed $61,387.40. 515 00:31:49,720 --> 00:31:50,640 I have a motion to approve. 516 00:31:51,800 --> 00:31:53,220 Motion by Mr. Rich, right to second. 517 00:31:53,680 --> 00:31:55,260 Second, my minutes to solidify the discussion 518 00:31:55,260 --> 00:31:55,800 from the board. 519 00:31:56,820 --> 00:31:57,260 All purpose. 520 00:31:59,040 --> 00:31:59,440 Yes. 521 00:31:59,700 --> 00:32:00,180 Mr. Paul. 522 00:32:01,320 --> 00:32:01,500 Yeah. 523 00:32:01,880 --> 00:32:02,280 Mr. Moore. 524 00:32:03,480 --> 00:32:03,880 Yeah. 525 00:32:04,240 --> 00:32:04,840 Mr. Moore's on. 526 00:32:05,060 --> 00:32:05,380 Yes. 527 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,680 Thank you Mr. Moore. 528 00:32:06,900 --> 00:32:07,160 Good night. 529 00:32:07,500 --> 00:32:07,860 Mr. Moore. 530 00:32:08,360 --> 00:32:10,600 Mr. Reader, why are you thanking your argument? 531 00:32:10,760 --> 00:32:11,340 You got for us. 532 00:32:11,340 --> 00:32:13,020 We've got several matters for you tonight. 533 00:32:13,780 --> 00:32:16,140 The first three we can actually group together and vote as one. 534 00:32:16,720 --> 00:32:19,080 This is for a contract with PBA 188. 535 00:32:19,260 --> 00:32:24,160 I'd like to thank Prosecutor Roberson, our county council, Katrina Doyle, Deputy Administrator 536 00:32:24,160 --> 00:32:27,080 Shayna Taylor, and outside council's T for steer for their work on this. 537 00:32:28,220 --> 00:32:30,580 This contract, I think, is a good deal for both sides. 538 00:32:31,020 --> 00:32:35,480 It makes hundreds of paid more competitive, so we lose less officers to other neighboring 539 00:32:35,480 --> 00:32:39,740 counties, especially for the amount of money that we invest in their training and their 540 00:32:39,740 --> 00:32:40,300 expertise. 541 00:32:40,300 --> 00:32:43,880 but we also make some meaningful changes in health insurance that give the 542 00:32:43,880 --> 00:32:47,420 county more flexibility, which is one of our most challenging budgetary 543 00:32:47,420 --> 00:32:51,980 items. And in addition to that, we did some retirement reform in this contract, 544 00:32:52,220 --> 00:32:55,700 like we've done in other contracts, which is under the state of New Jersey and under 545 00:32:55,700 --> 00:32:59,900 our operating agreements, your eligibility for post-employment medical insurance, 546 00:33:00,920 --> 00:33:05,420 you have to be two different criteria so there's 25 total years of service or age 547 00:33:05,860 --> 00:33:07,660 62 and 15 years of service. 548 00:33:08,420 --> 00:33:11,760 There was not anything in the language and contracts 549 00:33:12,280 --> 00:33:13,960 that said how many of those years have to be in 550 00:33:13,960 --> 00:33:14,460 100 in County. 551 00:33:15,140 --> 00:33:18,040 So you have folks that move around from public employment 552 00:33:18,440 --> 00:33:20,300 and perhaps they only work here for a couple of years 553 00:33:20,300 --> 00:33:22,720 and then they retire and then 100 in County taxpayers 554 00:33:22,720 --> 00:33:23,580 have that burden. 555 00:33:24,220 --> 00:33:26,500 We have language in there that requires at least 10 556 00:33:26,500 --> 00:33:28,380 of those years of service be with 100 in County 557 00:33:28,380 --> 00:33:29,500 in these contract agreements. 558 00:33:29,840 --> 00:33:32,120 So I think that was a significant accomplishment 559 00:33:32,120 --> 00:33:33,160 at the bargaining table. 560 00:33:33,800 --> 00:33:49,420 The first resolution authorizes the Commissioner Director, Deputy Director, to execute on behalf of the county and collect the bargaining agreement between the county of 100-in and 100-in county prosecutors office of attendance, PB-a-188, for a period of January 1st, 2026 through December 31st, 2028. 561 00:33:50,200 --> 00:34:05,280 The second resolution authorizes the Commissioner Director, Deputy Director at XQ, on behalf of the county, collective bargaining agreement between the county of 100 and 100 county prosecutors office sergeants, PVA 188 per period of January 1st, 2026, December 31st, 2028, 562 00:34:06,020 --> 00:34:11,940 and the third resolution office, the Commissioner Director, Deputy Director at XQ, on behalf of the county, collective bargaining agreement between the 100 county, 563 00:34:12,980 --> 00:34:17,040 200 County, 100 County Prosecutors Office of the Investigators, PVA 188, so there's three 564 00:34:17,040 --> 00:34:20,780 different units within the prosecutor's office, all represented by 188, and for the same 565 00:34:20,780 --> 00:34:24,420 period of January 1st, 2026 through December 31st of 2028. 566 00:34:25,020 --> 00:34:26,000 So do I have an motion to approve? 567 00:34:28,330 --> 00:34:29,810 Motion by Mrs. Solomon, the second. 568 00:34:30,470 --> 00:34:31,730 Mr. Richmond, the second. 569 00:34:31,930 --> 00:34:32,390 Any discussion? 570 00:34:34,070 --> 00:34:34,890 Full hall please. 571 00:34:35,270 --> 00:34:35,630 Ms. Oliver? 572 00:34:35,830 --> 00:34:35,950 Yes. 573 00:34:36,230 --> 00:34:36,650 Mr. Rutch? 574 00:34:36,730 --> 00:34:36,890 Yes. 575 00:34:37,230 --> 00:34:37,650 Mr. Moore? 576 00:34:38,690 --> 00:34:39,050 Yes. 577 00:34:39,470 --> 00:34:39,850 Mr. Moore? 578 00:34:41,570 --> 00:34:41,970 Yes. 579 00:34:42,290 --> 00:34:42,690 Mr. Elijah? 580 00:34:43,050 --> 00:34:43,210 Yes. 581 00:34:45,440 --> 00:34:57,140 And our last resolution, but most important, is to appoint Ralph Rungie as a county engineer in the Department of Public Works for a five-year term to be effective August 19, 2026 through August 18, 2031. 582 00:34:57,800 --> 00:35:01,380 And that's an importance to the provisions of NJSA-48-9-43. 583 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:14,200 Ralph is with us this evening, and is wife Colleen and Ralph Rungie works in our engineering division and has been an outstanding person that we have come to rely upon for his expertise and knowledge. 584 00:35:14,200 --> 00:35:18,480 He has my support as well as all the administration and our director of public works. 585 00:35:18,880 --> 00:35:23,740 I think he's going to be a great county engineer for 100 and he has not a public and private 586 00:35:23,740 --> 00:35:24,700 sector experience. 587 00:35:25,080 --> 00:35:28,460 But Ralph's work with municipal clients for a number of years, he's worked in this capacity 588 00:35:28,460 --> 00:35:33,660 as an engineer in 100 new county with a lot of our local mayors and understands that 589 00:35:34,200 --> 00:35:39,440 level of connection and communication that's necessary to ensure jobs are done seamlessly, 590 00:35:39,440 --> 00:35:47,800 to ensure that, you know, there's tweaks that are needed or other things to make that relationship better between the county and the municipality that that happens. 591 00:35:48,660 --> 00:35:52,000 And I think that's been evident on some of the projects he's been spearheading this far. 592 00:35:52,640 --> 00:35:55,260 And I hope you move forward with this recommendation. 593 00:35:56,240 --> 00:35:57,820 Do I have a motion to approve? 594 00:35:58,420 --> 00:36:03,200 You know, smile because your wife's here and I wish my wife could hear how great I am. 595 00:36:04,700 --> 00:36:07,960 I'm not that great at all. Congratulations. 596 00:36:08,600 --> 00:36:09,060 Okay. 597 00:36:09,680 --> 00:36:10,600 Do I have a second? 598 00:36:10,720 --> 00:36:11,760 I'll second that and see. 599 00:36:11,920 --> 00:36:12,640 Thank you, congratulations. 600 00:36:13,120 --> 00:36:15,860 Second for Mrs. Soloway and the discussion from the board. 601 00:36:16,800 --> 00:36:20,160 The fix kind of has to be in reproduction life yourself. 602 00:36:20,820 --> 00:36:23,800 We're not going to come vote you down here for everybody else. 603 00:36:26,780 --> 00:36:29,280 So I'd have any other discussion from the board. 604 00:36:29,920 --> 00:36:30,760 Here we go. 605 00:36:31,020 --> 00:36:32,140 Let's vote. 606 00:36:32,740 --> 00:36:33,700 Roll call, please. 607 00:36:33,900 --> 00:36:34,300 Mr. Red. 608 00:36:34,380 --> 00:36:34,720 Actually. 609 00:36:35,320 --> 00:36:36,080 It's all on. 610 00:36:36,280 --> 00:36:36,820 So we, yes. 611 00:36:37,260 --> 00:36:37,640 Mr. Cole. 612 00:36:38,600 --> 00:36:39,060 Yes. 613 00:36:39,620 --> 00:36:40,300 Mr. Van Moren. 614 00:36:41,640 --> 00:36:41,820 Yes. 615 00:36:42,220 --> 00:36:42,780 Mr. Lanzar. 616 00:36:43,100 --> 00:36:43,420 Yes. 617 00:36:44,860 --> 00:36:45,340 Congratulations. 618 00:36:45,860 --> 00:36:46,540 Thank you. 619 00:36:52,480 --> 00:36:52,700 Thank you. 620 00:36:55,480 --> 00:36:57,060 So the next up is the consent agenda. 621 00:36:57,560 --> 00:36:59,320 All matters listed on the consent agenda. 622 00:36:59,320 --> 00:37:03,960 Considered to be deemed by the 100th County Board of County Commissioners and will be enacted in one motion to form a low 623 00:37:03,960 --> 00:37:05,780 Though we know a separate discussion be said 624 00:37:05,780 --> 00:37:13,500 Discussion desire that I don't be consent agenda and will be considered separately. Is anyone need anything removed from the consent agenda? 625 00:37:16,240 --> 00:37:20,140 Hearing none. Why have a motion to approve the entire consent agenda? 626 00:37:20,420 --> 00:37:25,060 Motion by Mrs. Salomey. Do I have a second second? Second, my mr. Rich? 627 00:37:25,840 --> 00:37:29,480 Roll call please miss all right. Yes. Yes, mr. Paul 628 00:37:34,980 --> 00:37:41,040 Yes, we're now entering our final public comment session anyone who works for us, still 629 00:37:41,040 --> 00:37:48,920 as a public comment, hearing none, are there any additional comments from the board members? 630 00:37:49,780 --> 00:37:51,160 It's good for each parent. 631 00:37:51,920 --> 00:37:56,560 All right, so we'll be seeing all of you on Wednesday night as we kick off the fair. 632 00:37:56,560 --> 00:38:00,960 We do that for a year before that, and to be able to do that, we're going to have to 633 00:38:00,960 --> 00:38:02,220 adjourn, but we'll have to do that. 634 00:38:03,540 --> 00:38:04,620 Motion adjourned, Mr. Brooks. 635 00:38:04,820 --> 00:38:05,320 So I have a second. 636 00:38:05,840 --> 00:38:06,120 Second. 637 00:38:06,240 --> 00:38:06,260 Second. 638 00:38:06,260 --> 00:38:06,360 Second. 639 00:38:06,360 --> 00:38:06,380 Second. 640 00:38:06,560 --> 00:38:06,820 Second. 641 00:38:06,820 --> 00:38:06,920 Second. 642 00:38:07,160 --> 00:38:07,440 Second. 643 00:38:08,480 --> 00:38:08,760 Second. 644 00:38:08,760 --> 00:38:09,700 You know, they aren't.