SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
FEBRUARY 16, 2000 MEETING MINUTES

At 07:34 P.M. Director C. David Sparks, Jr. opened the meeting and stated that the meeting was in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

Director Sparks invited the Color Guard Delegation from the Southern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America to present the United States Flag and lead the pledge of allegiance. Those participating were: Advisor Chuck Rishel, Chapter Chief Evan Rishel, Henry Storicks of Troop 60 Daretown, Vince Desparrois of Troop 39 Elmer, Brendan Bell of Troop 97 Pennsville, Jesse Kidd of Troop 33 Sharptown, Craig List of Troop 11 Pedricktown.

On roll call, the following Freeholders were present: Clinton H. Ware, Charles R. Sullivan, Michael H. Facemyer; John A. Kugler, Susan A. Bestwick and C. David Sparks, Jr.

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. Facemyer seconded his motion, which was carried by a hand vote of 6/0.

CORRESPONDENCE

GENERAL

Thank you note from Larry Devlins family.

Letter from Constance Perry, Township of Pittsgrove to Freeholders re Salem County Communications Tower Nextel.

Thank you Faxed letter from Laura Pelzer, Community Builder/Coordinator of US Dept. of Housing in Camden NJ for visit to Camden HUD office.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Department of Health Month of December 1999

Salem County Mental Health Board Feb. 9 Meeting Agenda and report

Weight & Measures report for Month of January 2000

Alternative Youth Shelter Expenditure Report for January 2000

Utilities Authority statement of cash receipts for year ended 1999

Office of Fire Marshal Activity Report Month of January 2000

COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES

The Pollution Control Financing Authority Meeting minutes from January 5, 1999;

Feb. 2, 1999; Dec. 7, 1999; and Feb. 1, 2000.

Youth Services Commission Monthly report for January 2000

Inter Agency Council February 1 Meeting and Board Minutes

Salem County Board of Vocational Education January 25, 2000 Board Meeting

Motion was made by Mr. Kugler that the Correspondence, Departmental Reports, and Committee/Commission Minutes be received and filed. Mr. Facemyer seconded his motion, which was carried by a hand vote of 6/0.

Motion was made by Mr. Kugler that the Treasurers Report be received and filed, subject to audit, and that a copy be made available to the public, upon request, for its review. Mr. Facemyer seconded his motion, which was carried by hand vote of 6/0.

Motion was made by Mr. Kugler that all Bills and Claims, when properly signed and audited, be paid and charged to their respective accounts. Motion was seconded by Mr. Facemyer, which was carried by 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. Facemyer seconded his motion. The motion carried by a hand vote of 6/0.

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Sparks, Kugler, Simmermon

R.2000- 116 RESOLUTION IN TRIBUTE TO DALE R. GERBER Retirement Motion made by Mr. Kugler 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 6/0.

R.2000- 117 RESOLUTION IN TRIBUTE TO LARRY SEITZ Three Cheers Award! Motion made by Mr. Kugler 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 6/0.

R.2000-118 FINANCE RESOLUTION REQUESTING TRANSFER OF FUNDS Motion made by Mr. Kugler 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 6/0.

R.2000-119 FINANCE RESOLUTION CANCELLATION OF CHECK - #13503 Motion made by Mr. Kugler 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 6/0.

R.2000- 120 FINANCE RESOLUTION CANCELLATION OF CHECK - #13703 Motion made by Mr. Kugler 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 6/0.

R.2000- 121 FINANCE RESOLUTION CANCELLATION OF CHECK -#10802 Motion made by Mr. Kugler 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 6/0.

R.2000- 122 RESOLUTION HONORING THE DEDICATION OF GERALDINE F. BURT TO SALEM COUNTY Motion made by Mr. Kugler 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 6/0.

R.2000-115 RESOLUTION HONORING LODGE #37, TEKENING SOUTHERN NJ COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Motion made by Mr. Kugler 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 6/0.

R.2000-123 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NIAGARA MOHAWK ENERGY MARKETING FOR BID #PD-1-021000 FOR ELECTRIC GENERATION SERVICE FOR THE SOUTH JERSEY POWER COOPERATIVE. Motion made by Mr. Kugler 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 6/0. Mr. Kugler thanked Director Sparks and Purchasing Agent David Mulford that $48,000.00 (~15% savings) will be saved this year. We will continue seeking members of SJPC.

R.2000- 124 RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING A CHANGE IN POLICY RESOLUTION 1999-477 CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS ON THE SALEM COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TOWER LOCATED IN PITTS GROVE TOWNSHIP Motion made by Mr. Kugler 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 6/0.

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Facemyer, Ware, Sullivan

COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Bestwick, Sullivan, Sparks

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Sullivan, Facemyer, Simmermon

R.2000- 126 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ALLIANCE TO PREVENT ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE FOR THE YEAR 2000 Municipal Alliance Lower Alloways Creek 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 6/0.

R.2000-127 RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ARCHITECT FOR THE KITCHEN HOOD PROJECT AT THE SALEM COUNTY NURSING HOME Wolfgang Rapp & Associates, Inc. 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 6/0.

R.2000-128 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICES Detoxification evaluation services Memorial Hospital of Salem. 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 6/0.

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Ware, Simmermon, Kugler

R.2000-129 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR EXPERT OPINION SERVICES AND REPORT FOR THE SALEM COUNTY PROSECUTORS OFFICE JOHN BRICK, Ph.D. 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 6/0.

PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Kugler, Ware, Sparks

R.2000-130 RESOLUTION ISSUING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE ADDITION AND RENOVATION TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUILDING FOR THE COUNTY OF SALEM 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 6/0.

R.2000-131 RESOLUTION ISSUING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER TWO TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE ADDITION AND RENOVATION TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUILDING FOR THE COUNTY OF SALEM 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 6/0.

R.2000-132 RESOLUTION ISSUING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER GC-1 TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE ADDITION AND RENOVATION TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUILDING FOR THE COUNTY OF SALEM 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 6/0.

R.2000-133 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE SALEM COUNTY ADVISORY SOLID WASTE COUNCIL 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 6/0.

R.2000-134 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE FROM NJ STATE CONTRACT VENDOR EXECUTIVE BUSINESS PRODUCTS FOR SALEM COUNTY DEPT. OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Executive Business Products, Vineland, NJ 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 6/0.

ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE Simmermon, Bestwick, Facemyer

R.2000-135 RESOLUTION UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CLOSURE SALEM COUNTY OFFICE COMPLEX CITY OF SALEM Motion made by Mr. Bestwick 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 6/0.

R.2000-136 RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR SUPPLYING AND DELIVERING ROCK SALT FOR THE COUNTY OF SALEM COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM NUMBER 75-SCCPS Oceanport Industries of Claymont DE Motion made by Mr. Bestwick 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 6/0.

R.2000-137 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO GIBSON ASSOCIATES, P.A. FOR DESIGN OF REPAIRS TO THE SOUTH MAIN STREET BRIDGE, COUNTY BRIDGE #1700448 OVER MEMORIAL LAKE, BOROUGH OF WOODSTOWN Motion made by Mr. Bestwick 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 6/0.

R.2000-138 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO.2 FINAL FOR THE CONTRACT OF SOUTH STATE, INC. FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS PIKE, COUNTY ROAD #581 IN ALLOWAY TOWNSHIP AND PILESGROVE TOWNSHIP, SALEM COUNTY, NJ Motion made by Mr. Bestwick 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 6/0.

R.2000-125 RESOLUTION TO APPOINT REPLACEMENT MEMBER TO THE SALEM COUNTY MOSQUITO COMMISSION Ellen Pompper of Lower Alloways Creek Motion made by Mr. Bestwick 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 6/0.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no Freeholder comments.

NEW BUSINESS - There were no Freeholder comments.

PUBLIC COMMENT - Marceline Eachus of Pittsgrove Township asked about the tower resolution (R2000-124) passed earlier in the evening. Director Sparks commented on the resolution's policy.

Peter Voros of Pittsgrove Township enquired about a county library and that grants are available. Director Sparks spoke of the public libraries and said the Library Commission determined there is neither a need nor funding available for a countywide library.

Cheryl Chambers of Pittsgrove Township asked if there were any Pittsgrove Tower decisions made this evening. Director Sparks said no action was taken on placing apparatus on the tower. He said the Resolution amended the existing agreement with the municipality that the County will initially review applications for co-location to determine whether co-location would interfere with Emergency Services requirements, which is the priority concern. After that, the township will consider the merits of the application.

Kirk Craver of Pittsgrove supported usage of the present Pittsgrove tower as a ratable.

Peter Voros of Pittsgrove wanted the latest Pittsgrove tower lease language.

Mayor Linda DuBois of Pittsgrove commented on the various policy changes. County Counsel Michael Mulligan said he has not received anything yet on language changes. Mr. Mulligan continued that both the County and Pittsgrove Township must consent to any new appliances and that this issue is separate from the placement of the tower.

Valerie Nagy of Pittsgrove asked if Nextel (a cellular phone company) was approved? Mayor DuBois said that Nextel was not approved. Ms. Nagy spoke about usage of the tower.

Teresa Challow of Porchtown Road said to use the existing Pittsgrove Tower and not construct another.

Larry Niedzialek had the same comment as Ms. Challow.

Marceline Eachus made comments about placement of the Pittsgrove Tower.

Fred Laning said to reserve prime places on the tower for future County and township needs.

There was no further public comment and Director Sparks closed the public portion.

Motion was made by Mr. Kugler to adjourn the meeting, with Mr. Facemyer seconding. There being no questions on the motion, all Freeholders said "Aye" for a 6/0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.

______________________________________________

Rita Shade Simpson, Clerk of the Board/Administrator

Return to Minutes