SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
FEBRUARY 2, 2000 MEETING MINUTES
At 07:34 P.M., County Counsel Michael Mulligan swore in students involved with County government during Ground Hog Job Shadow Day as temporary "Honorary Freeholders". Their terms expire at 9:00 P.M. the same evening.
Director C. David Sparks, Jr. opened the meeting with a moment of silence and pledge of allegiance to the flag.
The Director next stated that the meeting is in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
On roll call, the following Freeholders were present with their respective student Honorary Freeholder: Clinton H. Ware with Stephen Liber and Marie Hitchner; Charles R. Sullivan with Nicole Hatch and Lori Mosher, Michael H. Facemyer with Ryan Pompper and Josh Fish; R. Benjamin Simmermon, Jr. with Michael Seery and Danielle Dantine; John A. Kugler with Nerelis Mendoza and Itea Bell; Susan A. Bestwick with Monica Carter and Joseph Alexander and C. David Sparks, Jr with Malcolm Coley and Alicia Davis.
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.
CORRESPONDENCE
SOUTH JERSEY FREEHOLDERS ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE REVIEW THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PROPOSAL TO DEEPEN THE DELAWARE RIVER CHANNEL
RESOLUTION FROM STATE OF NJ DEPT. OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DESIGNATING THE CITY OF SALEM AS A REGIONAL CENTER.
RESOLUTION FROM THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OPPOSING LEGISLATION IMPOSING MANDATED SALARY INCREASES FOR THE SHERIFF, COUNTY CLERK AND SURROGATE AND INCREASING USER FEES IN THEIR OFFICES.
NJ TRANSIT, JANUARY MONTHLY REPORT
LETTER OF THANKS, BARBARA WRIGHT - CITY OF SALEM TO FREEHOLDERS FOR SUPPORT ON THE KEASBEY STREET PUMP PROJECT.
LETTER DELAWARE RIVERKEEPER NETWORK - RE DEEPENING THE DELAWARE RIVER
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION CORPORATION 1999 ANNUAL REPORT
LETTER/RESOLUTION BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDER, COUNTY OF BERGEN - SUPPORTING STATE LEGISLATION TO CLOSE LOOPHOLES IN LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION FOR HOME HEALTH AIDES.
LETTER TOWNSHIP OF PITTSGROVE, CONSTANCE PERRY RE COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT
LETTER FROM AMANDA GARRISON, PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP, RE ROAD CONDITIONS
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
SALEM COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 15, 1999 MEETING
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY REPORT
SALEM COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1999
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA, REORGANIZATION AND REGULAR, JANUARY 19, 2000
YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION FOURTH QUARTER REPORT
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 same. Mr. Simmermon seconded his motion. Director Sparks explained the purpose of waiving the rules to the public. The motion carried a hand vote of 7/0.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Sparks, Kugler, Simmermon
R.2000- 94 RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPLACEMENT MEMBER TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR CASINO REVENUES John Hathaway. 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.2000-95 RESOLUTION FOR LATE INTRODUCTION OF COUNTY BUDGET. 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- 96 FINANCE RESOLUTION REQUESTING TRANSFER OF FUNDS. 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- 97 RESOLUTION TO EXCEED INDEX RATE: INDEX RATE LESS THAN 5% LIMITATION FOR YEAR 2000 (NJSA-40A-45.14). 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.2000-98 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.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Facemyer, Ware, Sullivan
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Bestwick, Sullivan, Sparks
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Sullivan, Facemyer, Simmermon
R.2000- 99 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICES MARYVILLE, 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 7/0.
R.2000-100 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR AND CLERK OF THE BOARD TO SIGN THE ATTACHED STANDARD LANGUAGE DOCUMENT. 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.2000-101 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FREEHOLDER DIRECTOR AND CLERK OF THE BOARD TO SIGN THE JOINT STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GOVERNORS COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE, THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES AND THE COUNTY OF SALEM OFFICE ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE. 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- 102 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNORS COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE FOR THE PROVISION ON FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE COORDINATION FOR THE YEAR 2000. 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- 103 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNORS COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE FOR THE GRANT ADMINISTRATION OF THE ALLIANCE TO PREVENT ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE FOR THE YEAR 2000. 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- 104 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ALLIANCE TO PREVENT ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE FOR THE YEAR 2000. 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- 105 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LETTER OF AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO FAMILIES HAVING SUFFERED THE LOSS OF A CHILD DUE TO SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS). 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- 106 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICES HEALTHCARE COMMONS, 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 7/0.
R.2000- 107 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICES SEABROOK HOUSE, 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 7/0.
R.2000- 108 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICES AIDS COALITION OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY 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 7/0.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Ware, Simmermon, Kugler
R.2000- 109 RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES FOR THE SALEM COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY NEIGHBORCARE, MORRESTOWN NJ. Motion made by Mr. Ware 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- 110 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CONSULTANT PHARMACY SERICES PROVIDER FOR THE SALEM COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY PHARM Rx CONSULTANTS INC. Motion made by Mr. Ware 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.
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Kugler, Ware, Sparks
R.2000-111 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2000-89 FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SALEM COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. Mr. Sullivan made a motion to table the resolution until consideration could be given to adding a Salem City resident as a member. On roll call vote, the motion to table failed 2/5 with Mr. Ware and Sullivan giving the affirmative vote. On the original resolution, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 5/2 with Mr. Ware and Sullivan giving the nay votes.
R.2000- 112 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING SERVICES SALEM INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX. 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.
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE Simmermon, Bestwick, Facemyer
R.2000- 113 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 99-488 APPOINTING WILLIAM MILLER AS ASSISTANT COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF BRIDGES PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 27:14-24. 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- 114 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR 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.
Freeholder comments opened with Mr. Ware, being by profession a guidance counselor, giving his appreciation for Groundhog Job Shadow Day as beneficial to students. Director Sparks spoke to the assembled students and public about the history of the "Freeholder" title.
There were no Public comments. Director Sparks closed the Public portion.
Director Sparks asked Honorary Freeholder Director Malcolm Coley to ask for adjournment. Mr. Coley stated, "I ask for motion for adjournment." Honorary Freeholder Michael Seery made the Motion to adjourn the meeting with Honorary Freeholder Ryan Pompper seconding. There being no questions on the motion, all Honorary Freeholders said "Aye" for a 14/0 vote with the Board of Chosen Freeholders concurring. The meeting adjourned at 08:17 P.M.
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RITA SHADE SIMPSON, Clerk of the Board