SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
JANUARY 5, 2000 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Director C. David Sparks, Jr. opened the meeting at 8:42 P.M.
The Director next stated that this meeting is in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
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.
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
Law Office of Davis, Reberkenny & Abramowitz notice of filing of petition proposing the freezing of a rate and of public hearing in the matter of the petition of South Jersey Gas Company to freeze the level of its remediation adjustment clause
DEPARTMENT REPORTS - none received.
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES - none received.
Motion was made by Mr. Kugler that the Correspondence 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, which carried a hand vote of 7/0.
The Director then asked the Freeholders to do block resolutions by committee.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
R.2000-44 Resolution Authorizing the County of Salem to Purchase Materials, Supplies, and Equipment for the County of Salem through New Jersey State Contracts
R.2000-45 Resolution Amending Resolution 99-379 Establishing Job Classification Titles and Salary Ranges
R.2000-46 Finance Resolution Requesting Transfer of Funds
R.2000-59 Resolution in Tribute to Francis A. Paladino Upon Twenty Years Service to the Salem County Prosecutors Office
R.2000-58 Resolution in Tribute to Theodore D. Vengenock Upon Twenty Five Years Services to the Salem County Prosecutors Office
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 hand vote of 7/0.
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
R.2000-47 Resolution Authorizing Award of Contracts for Professional Services (Helen A. Szgalsky, RN, C, PNP and Garden State Infectious Disease Associates, PA)
R.2000-48 Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Southwest Jersey, Inc. for the Management of the Salem County Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) for the Year 2000
R.2000-49 Resolution Authorizing Award of Contracts for Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services (Lori Singley, M.Ed, CACDC, CPS; SODAT, Inc.; National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Southwest Jersey, Inc.; Maryville, Inc.; Hendricks House)
R.2000-50 Resolution Authorizing Purchase from New Jersey State Contract Vendor Abbott Laboratories for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2000-51 Resolution Appointing a Dietary Consultant for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2000-52 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Sysco Food Service through the New Jersey Hospital Association for the Purchase of Perishable and Non-Perishable Food Items, Equipment, and Small Ware for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2000-53 Resolution Appointing a Consultant Pharmacist for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2000-54 Resolution Appointing a Rehabilitation Services Marketing Provider for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2000-55 Resolution Authorizing the Salem County Office on Aging to Development a Proposal for New Jersey Transit for Section 5310 Funds
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 hand vote of 7/0.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
R.2000-56 Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Authorizing the Creation of an Additional County Investigator (also known as "Prosecutors Detective") Position and Authorization to the County Prosecutor for Filling Same
R.2000-57 Resolution Approving Participation with the State of New Jersey Grant Programs Administered by the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, State of Victim-Witness Advocacy
Mr. Ware moved for adoption of these three resolutions, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a hand vote of 7/0.
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE
R.2000-60 Resolution Appointing Members to the Salem County Mosquito Commission
Mr. Simmermon moved for adoption of these two resolutions, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a hand vote of 7/0.
There being no further resolutions, Director Sparks asked if any Freeholder had anything to bring before the Board. With no Freeholder having anything, the Director opened the meeting up to the public. Seeing no one come forward, the Director closed the meeting to the public.
Motion was made by Freeholder Facemyer to permit County Counsel, County Treasurer, and the Adjuster to settle claims below $7,500.00 for general liability and worker's compensation. Mr. Kugler seconded with motion carrying with a 7/0 vote.
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". The meeting adjourned at 8:52 P.M.
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RITA SHADE SIMPSON, Clerk of the Board