SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
MAY 17, 2000 MEETING MINUTES

At 4:03 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.

Director Sparks asked Lindsay Pankok, a 7th grade student of Alloway School, to read her essay, "How We Should Honor Americas Veterans", which follows.

"How We Should Honor America's Veterans

Even though our country already honors its veterans in so many ways, we can still keep adding to the list. In Washington DC there are already monuments to honor those who served our country in foreign wars. These monuments are built to thank these special people. However, there is a lot more that we can do to honor our veterans than just building monuments.

One way to honor veterans is for the U.S. Post Office to print a line of stamps honoring those who defended our country in wars. These stamps could have photographs or hand-drawn art of veterans or scenes from the wars. Money from these stamps could benefit different veteran organizations. This would be a great way for our country to thank those who helped shape our country.

We could also have a yearly celebration in Washington DC. This celebration could involve live entertainment such as music and dancing. There could also be awards given out to the veterans who attend. The event would be televised, so that the whole country could take part in this event. Veterans and political figures could give speeches. There could be a special dinner for veterans. The celebration could be held on Veteran's Day and it would go on all day.

Another way to honor our veterans would be to have a museum exhibit about our war veterans. This exhibit could travel around the country to different major museums in the United States. This could serve as a tribute to the veterans, and as a way to educate America's people about what these wonderful people have done to make our lives' better. The exhibit could include a video, a live presentation, and posters or something visual. I think that this would make people aware of what the veterans did and therefore the public would appreciate the war veterans more.

I really believe that America's veterans should be honored in even more ways that they already are. I think these would be good ideas for tributes, presentations, and celebrations designed and planned out to honor our veterans. These ideas would really make our veterans feel proud of themselves and it would show that we are proud of them too. They really deserve a big thank-you.

If any of these ideas were used, I would be an active participant along with many others."

MINUTES- No action taken

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

Resolution 2000-223. Resolution Honoring Lindsay Pankok on Winning First Place in the Youth Essay Contest. 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.

Resolution 2000-224 through 2000-230. Resolutions Honoring Recipients of the Commission on Women Scholarship Award. The awardees, high schools, and resolution numbers, respectfully, are as follows: Deanna Micallef, Penns Grove, 2000-224; Joy Salvatore, St. James, 2000-225; Tabitha Moyer, Pennsville Memorial, 2000-226; Kristin Lynn Guth, Salem, 2000-227; Sarah Robinson, Woodstown, 2000-228; Joy Dolbow, Park Bible Academy, 2000-229; and Marissa Brown, Arthur P. Schalick, 2000-230. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of these resolutions, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried with a hand vote of 7/0.

CORRESPONDENCE

GENERAL

Fredrick P. Nickles, Chairman, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority copy of the 1999 Annual Report for the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority

New Jersey Wetlands Mitigation Council May 12^th Agenda

Gary Rohn, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District - Restoration Advisory Board minutes of March 1, 2000

PSEG copy of Outlook Newsletter for May 2000

Bergen County resolution supporting Assembly Resolution #103 urging the New Jersey State Commissioner of Health & Senior Services to establish a Statewide public awareness and education campaign about the West Nile Virus

Cape May County resolution opposing senate Bill No. 258, which proposes to calculate compensation for injury or death of volunteer firemen, marshals, first aid workers and other specified volunteers covered by workers compensation on the basis of the volunteers weekly salary or compensation of their regular employment, if any

Hunterdon County Proclamation regarding National Preservation Week

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

For the Month of April

Adjuster

Alternative Youth Shelter

COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES

Improvement Authority 2000 Budget

Mental Health Board May 3^rd regular meeting report

Safety Committee Minutes of March 20^th

Salem County Library Commission meeting minutes of April 19, 2000

Youth Services Commission April 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.

WAIVER OF THE RULES No action taken.

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.

Resolution 2000-231. Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Ownership to the Pennsville Township School District of County of Salem Personal Property Not Needed for Public Use. 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.

Resolution 2000-232. Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing Preventative Maintenance and Unscheduled Repair Services for Laundry Equipment Located at the Salem County Nursing Home Laundry and the Salem County Correctional Facility. 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.

Resolution 2000-233. Resolution Awarding a Contract for Supplying and Delivering Janitorial Supplies and Coarse Paper Products for the Salem County Cooperative Pricing System Number 75-SCCPS. 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.

Resolution 2000-234. 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 7/0.

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Facemyer, Ware, Sullivan

Resolution 2000-235. Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing Heating and Air Conditioning Preventative Maintenance and Unscheduled Repair Services for the County of Salem. Motion made by Mr. Facemyer 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 7/0.

Resolution 2000-236. Resolution Appointing a Telecommunications Consulting Services Provider for the County of Salem. Motion made by Mr. Facemyer 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 7/0.

COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Bestwick, Sullivan, Sparks

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Sullivan, Facemyer, Simmermon

Resolution 2000-237. Resolution Authorizing Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board to Sign an Agreement Between the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Cumberland County Board of Health for Health Officer Services and to Appoint a Division Head of the Department of Health for Public Health Coordination. Motion made by Mr. Sullivan 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. Mr. Sullivan commented that it took lots of effort and was probably the first in the State; congratulated Health Director Fred Laning. Health Director Laning said that his goal is to improve health care at reduced cost. Mr. Facemyer congratulated Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Laning.

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Ware, Simmermon, Kugler

PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Kugler, Ware, Sparks

Resolution 2000-238. Resolution Issuing Change Order Number E-2 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 7/0.

ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE Simmermon, Bestwick, Facemyer

Resolution 2000-239. 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 7/0.

Resolution 2000-240. Resolution Rejecting Bid for Furnishing and Delivering One (1) Loading Dock and Ramp 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.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no Freeholder comments.

NEW BUSINESS There were no Freeholder comments.

PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Carlos Martinez, who is a resident of Salem County, spoke that he is a product of the County's educational system. He works at the county hospital. He was told that JTPA personnel were being laid off. He said he received help via JTPA and now he gives back to the community. He made a plea to keep JTPA employees who have made bridges to the community.

Ms. Catherine Saez, who is a resident of Salem County, spoke that her JTPA counselor was instrumental in helping her overcome obstacles such as parenting her grandchild and surviving a fire.

Director Sparks emphasized that layoffs are not taken lightly, but that Federal funding ended all JTPA programs. The Director said there would be no money for the JTPA program after June 30^th and by law layoff notices had to be sent out now.

Freeholder Ware commented that the County government should advertise to the present clients and community that the educational programs will continue. He also suggested that each JTPA employee be individually counseled for assistance in finding a job.

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

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 7/0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 04:35 P.M.

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Rita Shade Simpson, Clerk of the Board/Administrator