SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
JUNE 7, 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 May 3rd regular meeting and 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.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Facemyer made the presentation of the 2000 New Jersey Association of Counties Foundation's annual Partners in Education Excellence Scholarship to Casey A. Ayars.
R.2000-241 Resolution Honoring the Men and Women of Salem County Who Have Served in the Republic of South Korea During the Period 28 July 1953 to Present. 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.2000-242 Resolution Honoring Salem Countians Who Served During the Korean War. 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
Marlene Verniero, Director, Office of Waiver & Program Administration, Department of Health and Senior Services letter thanking us for our efforts to implement the Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving program as well as the new Enhanced Community Options Medicaid Waiver component known as the Caregiver Assistance Program/NJEASE HomeCare
New Jersey Transit May monthly report
Cumberland County resolution urging Congress to create two separate Federal Judicial districts in New Jersey
Middlesex County resolution opposing the enactment of Assembly Bill A-2356, which would require the election of Freeholders by districts in certain Counties
Somerset County resolution supporting SA3001 regarding additional aid for recovery from Hurricane Floyd
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
For the Month of April
Health Department
For the Month of May
Adjuster's Office
Alternative Youth Shelter
Economic Development
Emergency Services
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Improvement Authority February & May meeting Minutes
Salem Community College Board of Trustees April 27th Minutes
School-To-Careers Initiative Steering Committee April 27th Minutes
Vo-Tech Board of Education excerpts of the May 23rd meeting
Youth Services Commission & Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition May 24th Agenda
Youth Services Commission monthly reports for May
PUBLIC COMMENT - There were no public comments.
Mr. Sullivan introduced Mr. Bill Meadows as the new administrator of the Salem County Nursing Home. Mr. Meadows gave a brief presentation of his credentials and being available to speak with Freeholder Board members.
R.2000- 243 CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTION 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 7:45 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 involving personnel/finance and pending litigation.
The Freeholder Board reconvened the Public Session at 8:53 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING 2000 SALEM COUNTY BUDGET
Director Sparks opened the hearing for public comment. Upon hearing no public comment, motion made by Mr. Kugler to close the public hearing, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. The motion passed by a hand vote of 7/0.
Resolution 2000-214A. Introduction of Resolution to Amend Budget. Motion made by Mr. Kugler to introduce an amendment to the 2000 Salem County Budget, with Mr. Simmermon seconding. Mr. Sullivan commented that he was unhappy with the request for an additional $200,000.00 from the Prosecutor's Office, but that he was voting yes to avoid a lawsuit. On roll call, the motion of the foregoing resolution carried by voice by Clinton H. Ware, Charles R. Sullivan, Michael H. Facemyer; R. Benjamin Simmermon, Jr., John A. Kugler, Susan A. Bestwick and C. David Sparks, Jr. for a vote of 7/0.
Director Sparks suggested a motion to approve resolutions by block in their respective committees. 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
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. Simmermon, which was carried by hand vote of 7/0.
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. Simmermon seconded his motion, which was carried by hand vote of 7/0.
R.2000-244 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement to Accept Funding for the Grant/Loan Agreement Under the Smart Growth Planning Program.
R.2000-245 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Check
R.2000-246 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Checks
R.2000-247 Resolution Authorizing the Deputy Director to Execute a Communications Lease Agreement Respecting the Pittsgrove Township Emergency Management Communications Tower.
R.2000-248 Resolution Authorizing Signatories for Required Bank Account.
R.2000-249 Resolution Authorizing Signatories for Required Bank Account.
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.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Facemyer, Ware, Sullivan
R.2000-250 Resolution Supporting the Purchase of Development Rights on Farms for Permanent Preservation. Mr. Facemyer 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 hand vote of 7/0.
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Bestwick, Sullivan, Sparks
R.2000-251 Resolution for the Appointment of a Member to the Salem Special Services School District. Mrs. Bestwick moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Sullivan seconding her motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a hand vote of 7/0.
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Sullivan, Facemyer, Simmermon
R.2000-252 Resolution Authorizing the Salem County Office on Aging to Use the Competitive Contracting Model to Contract for Specialized Goods and Services Related to the Older Americans Act, Title III Programs, and Social Service Block Grant Programs
R.2000-253 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing Basic Life Support Ambulance Transportation Services for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2000-254 Resolution Authorizing Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board to Sign Application for Health Services Grant for Early Intervention Services and the Special Child Health Services/Case Management Unit
R.2000-255 Resolution Appointing a Therapy Consultant and Rehabilitation Services Provider for the Salem County Nursing Home.
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 Ware, Simmermon, Kugler
R.2000-256 Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Approving Participation of Grant Project with the State of New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the Prosecutors Office.
R.2000-257 Resolution Superceding Approving Participation with the State of New Jersey Grant Programs Administered by the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, State Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy.
Mr. Ware 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.
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Kugler, Ware, Sparks
R.2000-258 Resolution for the Appointment of a Member to the Cumberland/Salem Workforce Investment Board (WIB). 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 hand vote of 7/0.
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE Simmermon, Bestwick, Facemyer
R.2000-259 Resolution Authorizing an Annual Professional Services Agreement for Underwater Inspection to "W.J. Castle, P.E. & Associates, P.C."
R.2000-260 Resolution Authorizing Signatures for Water Main Extension Straughns Mill Road, County Road #643
R.2000-261 Resolution Awarding a Contract for the 2000 Oil and Stone Program for the County of Salem.
R.2000-262 Resolution Awarding a Contract Application of Slurry Seal to the Court House Parking Lot for the County of Salem.
Mr. Simmermon moved for adoption of these 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Mr. Facemyer spoke of the addition of 3000+ acres to the Salem County Farmland Preservation program probably makes the County number one in the State.
NEW BUSINESS- There were no Freeholder comments.
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". The meeting adjourned at 9:07 P.M.