SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
APRIL 5, 2000 MEETING MINUTES
At 07:33 P.M. Director C. David Sparks, Jr. opened the meeting and stated that the meeting was in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The Pledge of Allegiance followed a moment of silence.
On roll call, the following Freeholders were present: Clinton H. Ware, Charles R. Sullivan, Michael H. Facemyer; R. Benjamin Simmermon, Jr., John A. Kugler, Susan A. Bestwick and C. David Sparks, Jr. A quorum was present.
Motion was made by Mr. Kugler that the reading of the Minutes of the last regular meeting be dispensed with and that the Minutes be received, approved and recorded in the Minute Book. Mr. Simmermon seconded his motion, which was carried by a hand vote of 7/0.
PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution 2000-172. Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment No. 2000-01
(Amendment for uninterrupted use of Landfill No. 1713B located on the site of the Chambers Works facility, incorporated in the Salem County Solid Waste Management Plan, which currently will expire on May 31, 2000)
Director Sparks gave the floor to Mr. John Ford Evans, Counsel for the Salem County Utilities Authority, who commented on the proposed resolution. He asked Mr. DiNicola, counsel for the Dupont Company, to present an overview of the solid waste activity at Chambers Works. Freeholder Sullivan asked about the disposal of daily trash, which was answered by the Dupont representative that the Salem County Utilities Authority landfill was the repository. Freeholder Facemyer commented that only building materials (rebar, concrete, etc.) were to be deposited onsite at the Dupont Chambers Works landfill. Deputy Director Kugler questioned the need for existing buildings to be demolished (and land filled.) The Dupont representative answered that during business changes some buildings cannot be rehabilitated to accommodate the new business.
Director Sparks opened the hearing to the public. Director Sparks noted that there was no comment from the public. Motion was made by Mr. Kugler to close the hearing to the public with second by Mr. Simmermon with all Freeholders concurring. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
Year 2000 honorees selected by the Salem County Commission on Woman to receive Certificates of Appreciation from the Board of Freeholders. The Board affirmed their appreciation with a hand vote of 7/0.
Rose Bestwick
Jennifer Jones
Beverly Dodge
Donna Miller
Nellie Fogg
Myra Robinson
Doris Stewart
A Proclamation declaring April 5th as Kick Butts Day was read.
A Proclamation declaring April 9-15 as National County Government Week was read.
R.2000-173 Resolution Commending & Recognizing Pennsville Rotary on Its 50th Anniversary. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-182 Resolution Honoring the 1999-2000 Schalick High School Swim Team. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
CORRESPONDENCE
GENERAL
Christine Todd Whitman, Governor acknowledgement of thanks for our resolution 2000-148 regarding provisions for the establishment and funding of County Offices for the Disabled
Gary W. Stuhltrager, Assemblyman, District 3 letter of thanks for our resolution regarding Assembly Bill 1458 which would provide statutory authority for any county in the State to establish a county office for the disabled
Jane M. Kenny, Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs letter announcing that Salem County has been approved to receive the Smart Growth Planning Grant Program Award in the amount of $125,000
David C. Heins, Director, Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development letter advising of the increase of our CY 2000 Social Services for the Homeless allocation through the use of Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant Funds
John C. Gillespie, Parker, McCay & Criscuolo, P.A. letter (received March 14th) on behalf of Nextel Communications location on County Telecommunications Facility in Pittsgrove Township
Patricia M. Sheats, Administrative Assistant, PSEG copy of Vol. 2, Issue 4 of the PSE&G Nuclear Outlook
D. Austin "Knot" Smith letter thanking the Board for all its help and cooperation while he was either chairman or member of the Board of Elections
Barbara Wright, Salem City Clerk resolution supporting youth employment for summer 2000
Cape May County two resolutions: 1) proclaiming National County Government Week April 9 through April 15, 2000 and 2) urging passage of Assembly Bill 129, amending the Tort Claims Act to ban punitive damages against public entities in tort cases
Hudson County resolution in opposition to the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commissions proposed amendments and recodification of rules concerning transfers to state facilities
Middlesex County two resolutions: 1) resolution opposing the increase in fees and salaries of Constitutional Officers and 2) resolution supporting reinstatement of resource recovery investment tax fund
Warren County two resolutions: 1) urging prospective funding of the county share of the supplemental security income expense in the state budget and 2) urging the legislature and governor to fully fund the county administrative costs associated with the general assistance consolidation
New Jersey Transits March Monthly Report
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
For the Month of February
Fire Marshal
Health Department
For the Month of March
Economic Development
Emergency Services
Weights & Measures
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Youth Services Commission & Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition March 15th regular meeting agenda & minutes
Salem Community College Board of Trustees February 24th Minutes
Motion was made by Mr. Kugler that the Correspondence, Departmental Reports, and Committee/Commission Minutes be received and filed. Mr. Simmermon seconded his motion, which was carried by a hand vote of 7/0.
Motion was made by Mr. Kugler that the Rules of the Board be temporarily waived for any resolution to be considered this evening, which would require it. Mr. Simmermon seconded his motion. The motion carried by a hand vote of 7/0.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Sparks, Kugler, Simmermon
R.2000-174 Resolution Authorizing Change in Meeting Time for Regular Freeholder Meeting of Wednesday, May 17, 2000 in Compliance with the Open Public Meeting Law. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-175 Finance Resolution Amending Previously Adopted Emergency Temporary Resolution. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-176 Emergency Temporary Resolution Prior to Adoption of Budget County of Salem. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-177 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Checks. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-178 Resolution Appointing an Auditor to Provide Various Auditing Services for the County of Salem. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-179 Resolution Appointing a Legal Services Provider Specializing in Public Finance to Provide Services as Bond Counsel for the County of Salem. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-180 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement to Accept Funding of a Recreation Program for 2001 through the Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities Grant Under the ARC of Salem County. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-181 Resolution Supporting the Establishment of a High-Tech Research Park Proposed by Rowan University. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-183 Resolution Approving of Amended Communications Agreement with Pittsgrove Township. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Facemyer, Ware, Sullivan
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Bestwick, Sullivan, Sparks
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Sullivan, Facemyer, Simmermon
R.2000-184 Resolution Requesting a No-Cost Time Extension Budget Modification of the 1999 County Environmental Health Act Contract. Motion made by Mr. Sullivan for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Facemyer seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-185 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing Basic Life Support Ambulance Transportation Services for the Salem County Nursing Home. Motion made by Mr. Sullivan for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Facemyer seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-186 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract with Salem County Womens Services. Motion made by Mr. Sullivan for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Facemyer seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Ware, Simmermon, Kugler
R.2000-187 Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Supporting and Approving a Grant Application from the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice for the Prosecutors Office. Motion made by Mr. Ware for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Kugler, Ware, Sparks
R.2000-188 Resolution Amending Term of Appointment in Resolution No. 2000-23 of a Member to the Salem County Cultural & Heritage Commission. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Ware seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE Simmermon, Bestwick, Facemyer
R.2000-189 Resolution Approving Change Order No. 2 Final Resurfacing of Telegraph Road, County Road #540. Motion made by Mr. Simmermon for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-190 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Proposed Guide Rail Upgrade at Various Locations Throughout the County of Salem. Freeholder Simmermon asked County Counsel to comment on the word "Upgrade" in the proposed resolution. County Counsel Michael Mulligan commented that the word "Upgrade" in the proposed resolution meant repairs of damage to existing guide rail only. Motion made by Mr. Simmermon for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-191 Resolution Approving an Inter Local Government Services Agreement Between the County of Cumberland and the County of Salem. Motion made by Mr. Simmermon for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-192 Resolution Consenting to Improvements within the County Right-of-Way. Motion made by Mr. Simmermon for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-193 Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the Reconstruction of the River Bank Along Alloways Creek in the Village of Hancocks Bridge, in the County of Salem, New Jersey. Motion made by Mr. Simmermon for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-194 Resolution Accepting Terms and Conditions New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Permit Hancocks Bridge River Bank Project. Motion made by Mr. Simmermon for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS- There were no Freeholder comments.
NEW BUSINESS There were no Freeholder comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Elmer Southerland of Pennsville asked about the meeting's correspondence from Cape May County urging passage of Assembly Bill 129, amending the Tort Claims Act to ban punitive damages against public entities in tort cases. Director Sparks asked County Counsel to comment, who explained that the extra burden of punitive damages against a government body further burdens taxpayers.
Mr. Lewis Michael Dwyer of Salem asked if the County was purchasing a $600,000.00 tire chipper. Deputy Director Kugler answered that the County was not purchasing a chipper. Under consideration is a contract agreement for chipping tires at the County's worst site with the cost being paid for by the Salem County Utilities Authority ($14,000) and the Township of Quinton ($14,000). Kugler said the NJ Department of Environmental Protection would also provide funding.
Mr. Kirk Craver of Pittsgrove asked for the changed time of the May 17, 2000 Freeholder meeting. Director Sparks told him it would be at 4:00 P.M. in order for the Freeholder Board to take part in the Salem Community College graduation ceremonies.
RESOLUTION FOR CLOSED SESSION
R.2000-195 Resolution Authorizing the Exclusion of the Public from a Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Salem. Motion made by Mr. Kugler at 8:16 P.M. for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0. The Freeholder Board met in closed session to discuss matters of personnel.
The Freeholder Board reconvened the Public Session at 8:55 P.M. Motion was made by Mr. Kugler to adjourn the meeting, with Mr. Simmermon seconding. There being no questions on the motion, all Freeholders said "Aye" for a 7/0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:56 P.M.
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RITA SHADE SIMPSON, Clerk of the Board/Administrator