SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
DECEMBER 27, 2000 ADJOURN MEETING MINUTES
At 07:35 P.M. Director C. David Sparks, Jr. opened the meeting and stated that the meeting was in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
On roll call, all Freeholders were present: Charles R. Sullivan, Lee R. Ware, Michael H. Facemyer, R. Benjamin Simmermon, Jr., John A. Kugler and C. David Sparks, Jr. Susan A. Bestwick was absent. 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 6/0.
PUBLIC HEARING
Bond Ordinance No. 2000-01
Ordinance Providing for Capital Improvements of the County of Salem, State of New Jersey, Appropriating the Aggregate Amount of $100,000.00 Consisting of an Amount Currently Appropriated in the County of Salem Adopted Budget Which will be Reserved in the County of Salem General Capital Fund
1) Director Sparks opened the public hearing. No public spoke.
2) Mr. Kugler made a motion to close public hearing with Mr. Simmermon seconding with motion carrying with 6/0 voice vote.
3) Mr. Kugler made a motion to adopt the Ordinance with Mr. Simmermon seconding.
4) On roll call all six Freeholders voted affirmatively.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CORRESPONDENCE
GENERAL
Cumberland County resolution urging immediate increase in staffing levels of State Troopers assigned to the Bridgeton and Port Norris State Police Barracks
Sussex County - resolution endorsing Assembly Bill No. 2891, which requires the N.J. Department of Corrections to reimburse counties at uniform rates for housing state contract and non-contract prisoners in county correctional facilities
Union County resolution endorsing Assembly Bill No. 2891, which requires the N.J. Department of Corrections to reimburse counties at uniform rates for housing state contract and non-contract prisoners in county correctional facilities
New Jersey Wetlands Mitigation Council January 12, 2001 Agenda
David A. Ross letter regretting his not being able to serve another term on the Advisory Council for the Disabled
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Special Services School District November 21st 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 6/0.
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 6/0.
The Director requested reading and consideration of resolutions by block.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Sparks, Kugler, Simmermon
R.2000-543 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Checks
R.2000-544 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Checks
R.2000-545 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Checks
R.2000-546 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Checks
R.2000-547 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Funds
R.2000-548 Finance Resolution Requesting Transfer of Funds
Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of these resolutions, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a voice vote of 6/0.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Facemyer, Ware, Sullivan
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Bestwick, Sullivan, Sparks
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Sullivan, Facemyer, Simmermon
R.2000-549 Resolution Authorizing the Freeholder Director and the Clerk of the Board to Sign the Application for the Local Information Network and Communications System (LINCS) Information Technology Infrastructure Development Grant
R.2000-550 Resolution Authorizing Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board to Sign Application for 2001 Public Health Priority Funding Health Services Grant
R.2000-551 Resolution Authorizing the Salem County Office on Aging Apply for a Vehicle Under Section 5310 Program
Mr. Sullivan moved for adoption of these resolutions, with Mr. Facemyer seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a voice vote of 6/0.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Ware, Simmermon, Kugler
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Kugler, Ware, Sparks
R.2000-552 Resolution Issuing Change Order Number 01 to the Contract for Furnishing One New 2001 Chevrolet Suburban LS K2500 for the County of Salem. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Ware seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a voice vote of 6/0.
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE Simmermon, Bestwick, Facemyer
UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no Freeholder comments.
NEW BUSINESS Director Sparks said he would like to hold budget hearings on the first three Saturdays of January 2001. He would like to streamline the process to not have to obtain a State extension for introducing the budget. Mr. Facemyer said it was an excellent approach.
PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Jean Marshall wished all a happy New Year.
CLOSED SESSION
No closed session was requested.
MOTION TO ADJOURN . 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 6/0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 P.M.