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
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
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
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES FOR THE COMING YEAR
WHEREAS, a regular meeting of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (the
"Authority") was held on December 19, 2018; and
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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.
Recorded Vote: Aye No Abstain Absent
James P. Nolan X
Anthony Raczynski X
Paul Abbey X
Christine D’Agostino X
Jose Jimenez X
Agenda 8(c)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING AN APPROVAL OF ASSIGNING A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR
THE GOLF COURSE 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-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. (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
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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.
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.
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).
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(d)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS FOR
AN APPROVED NJ STATE CONTRACT VENDOR
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-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.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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
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(e)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS
FOR APPROVED NJHA VENDORS
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-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. 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
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 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
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(f)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
EXERCISING OPTION TO EXTEND TERM OF CONTRACT FOR COLLECTION AND
MARKETING OF RECYCLEABLE MATERIALS
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-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, 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
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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.
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(g)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
APPROVING AND ADOPTING PAYMENTS
TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR RECYCLING SERVICES
WHEREAS, a regular meeting of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (the
“Authority”) was held on December 19, 2018; and
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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
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(h)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR HAIRDRESSING 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 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
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 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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).
5. The Certifying Finance Officer has certified that the funds for the Services are available
and will be included in the appropriate budgets.
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(i)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING PROCUREMENT OF EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY
WHEREAS, a regular meeting of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (the
"Authority") was held on December 19, 2018; and
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
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 and 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, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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
accordance with this Resolution.
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.
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(j)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
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, 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 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, 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, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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.
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(k)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR A CERTAIN
NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT VENDOR
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-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 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Authority hereby authorizes amendment to the expiration date for the following vendor:
Vendor: Schindler Elevator Co Contract #85649 Expires March 31, 2019
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(l)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT FOR HVAC REPAIR AND
MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE GOLF COURSES
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(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
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, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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
accordance with this Resolution.
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.
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(m)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF A VENDOR TO THE ANNUAL LIST OF
APPROVED NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACTOR VENDORS
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-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 Contractor List for 2018 by adding an additional vendor 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 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.
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(n)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
TO AUTHORIZE AN EMERGENCY FIRE ALARM REPAIR AT THE MEADOWS AT
MIDDLESEX GOLF COURSE
WHEREAS, a regular meeting of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (the
"Authority") was held on December 19, 2018 and
WHEREAS, the Authority operates The Meadows at Middlesex Golf Course (“the Golf
Course”); 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 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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.
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(o)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR PHARMACY CONSULTING 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 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
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; 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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.
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 (p)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
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
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(q)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
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.
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, 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.
___________________________________
Paul Abbey, Secretary
December 19, 2018
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Agenda 8(r)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
ADOPTING 2019 BUDGET
ROOSEVELT CARE CENTER FACILITIES
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-.
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
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.
______________________
Paul Abbey, Secretary
December 19, 2018
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(s)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AMENDING 2018 BUDGET -
GENERAL OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, a regular meeting of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (the
"Authority") was held on December 19, 2018; and
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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.
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(t)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AMENDING 2018 BUDGET – GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, a regular meeting of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (the
“Authority”) was held on December 19, 2018; and
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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.
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(v)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN A PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING AN
AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH MIDDLESEX COUNTY VOCATIONAL AND
TECHNICAL SCHOOLS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, a regular meeting of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (the
"Authority") was held on December 19, 2019; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:37A-54(a), the Authority may provide public facilities
within the County of Middlesex; 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, 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
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 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.
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(aa)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR LEGAL COUNSEL – GENERAL OPERATIONS TO
RAINONE COUGHLIN MINCHELLO, LLC
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-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 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.
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 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.
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(bb)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES TO
WILENTZ GOLDMAN & SPITZER, LLC INCLUDING
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-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 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 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
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 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
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 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
WHEREAS, the Authority would like to adopt the recommendation of the Committee and
award a contract for the Services to Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.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 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).
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(cc)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES AND AS
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGENT TO PHOENIX ADVISORS, LLC
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-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 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, 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
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 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 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
WHEREAS, the Authority would like to adopt the recommendation of the Committee and
award a contract for the provision of the continuing disclosure agent services 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 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).
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(dd)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
WHEREAS, a regular meeting of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (the
"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;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AS FOLLOWS:
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.
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(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.
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(ff)
RESOLUTION OF THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR INSURANCE PRODUCER SERVICES TO NORTH AMERICAN INSURANCE
MANAGEMENT
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-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 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
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 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.
Recorded Vote: Aye No Abstain Absent
James P. Nolan X
Anthony Raczynski X
Paul Abbey X
Christine D’Agostino 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.