SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
MARCH 15, 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.
Charles A. Ahl, Former Freeholder Director, led the Invocation.
Director C. David Sparks, Jr led the Pledge of Allegiance.
On roll call, the following Freeholders were present: 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 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.
Proclamation declaring March 30, 2000 as "Doctors Day" was read
CORRESPONDENCE
GENERAL
Raymond J. Zane, Senator, District 3 letter thanking the Board for forwarding a copy of our Resolution supporting A-1458 which provides for the establishment of State funding for county offices for the disabled
Lana J. Dims, Director, Division of Purchase and Property letter advising of a new program concerning distribution of the States surplus computer equipment
Harry A. Moore, President, Salem County Association of Local Government resolution endorsing Senate Bill #681 which would permit the local municipalities to retain a nominal fee of 50% for the administration and collection of traffic complaints
Delaware River Basin Commission public notice regarding project review applications received
William E. Anderson, Manager, Bureau of Traffic Engineering, Department of Transportation letter of approval of our Resolution No. 99-265 designating a Stop Intersection at Salem Street and Broad Street with a "Stop" sign to be installed in the Borough of Elmer
Frank Paladino letter thanking the Board for the resolution presented to him upon his retirement as First Assistant Prosecutor
Wilhelmina Bradshaw letter of her resignation from the Board of Social Services. Mr. Kugler requested that a letter of thanks be sent for her services to the Board of Social Services.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY
Fire Marshal
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Adjuster
Alternative Youth Shelter
Economic Development
Emergency Services
Nursing Home
Weights & Measures
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Youth Services Commission December 1, 1999 regular meeting minutes
Safety Committee January 18th meeting minutes
Vo-Tech Board of Education excerpts from the February 22nd meeting
Library Commission February 16th minutes
Mental Health Board February 9th regular meeting report & March 8th Agenda
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 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 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. Simmermon, 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. Simmermon seconded his motion. The motion carried by a hand vote of 6/0.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Sparks, Kugler, Simmermon
R.2000- 152 Emergency Temporary Resolution Prior to Adoption of Budget County of Salem 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 6/0.
R.2000- 153 Resolution Amending 2000 Temporary Budget County of Salem 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 6/0.
R.2000- 154 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 6/0.
R.2000- 155 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Check 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 6/0.
R.2000- 156 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Check 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 6/0.
R.2000- 157 Resolution Establishing Petty Cash Funds and Changing Custodian of Funds of Established Petty Cash Funds for Various Departments 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 6/0.
R.2000- 158 Resolution Honoring Matthew M. Cocking Eagle Scout Recipient
R.2000- 159 Resolution Honoring Jesse D. Harrison Eagle Scout Recipient
R.2000- 160 Resolution Honoring James M. Juliano Eagle Scout Recipient
R.2000- 161 Resolution Honoring John M. McKee Eagle Scout Recipient
R.2000- 162 Resolution Honoring John M. Sloat Eagle Scout Recipient
R.2000- 163 Resolution Honoring Brent W. Sullivan Eagle Scout Recipient
Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of resolutions 2000-158 through 2000-163 as a block, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions 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- 164 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement Between the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the City of Salem for the Provision of Transportation Services Under the Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Act, and Title XIX Funds of the Social Security Act to Mannington Township 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- 165 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 6/0.
R.2000- 166 Resolution Establishing the Daily Rate Charge for Private Patients at the Salem County Nursing and Convalescent Home 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- 167 Resolution Accepting Funding from the Victim and Witness Advocacy Fund Administered by the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, State Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy Motion made by Mr. Simmermon for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Kugler seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 6/0.
R.2000- 168 Resolution Rescinding Resolution #2000-79 and Awarding an Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services Contract for Warrant Processing Services for the Salem County Prosecutors Office Motion made by Mr. Simmermon for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Kugler 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
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE Simmermon, Bestwick, Facemyer
R.2000- 169 Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Reconstruction of Center-Porchtown Road, Phase II, County Road #613 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 6/0.
R.2000- 170 Resolution to Approve Application for Motorist Solicitation Pursuant to Resolution No. 98-115 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 6/0.
R.2000- 171 Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 Reconstruction of Hook Road, County Road #551 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 6/0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no Freeholder comments.
NEW BUSINESS There were no Freeholder comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Kirk Craver of Pittsgrove desired a copy of the latest "Pittsgrove Lease" resolution which Director Sparks requested staff to provide.
Mr. Elmer Southerland of Pennsville asked if County taxes were going to rise. On another topic, he suggested expanded coverage of Camden's Battleship New Jersey. Director Sparks requested staff make arrangements for initiation of coverage on the County web page. Freeholder Facemyer noted that Homeport Alliance is the non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the Battleship New Jersey to Camden.
Ms. Marceline Eachus of Pittsgrove Township asked if there had been any Nextel letters recently. Deputy Director Kugler stated that no correspondence had been received from any vendor as of meeting night.
Ms. Valerie Nagy of Pittsgrove Township said that on Route 553 near "Ternay's" that street signage blocks view of intersection. Director Sparks mentioned that Freeholder Simmermon was present and will pass on the message to the Road Supervisor Speedy Hogate.
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. Simmermon seconding. There being no questions on the motion, all Freeholders said "Aye" for a 6/0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 P.M.
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Rita Shade Simpson, Clerk of the Board/Administrator