SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
MAY 3, 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 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.
Resolution 2000-214. INTRODUCTION OF THE 2000 SALEM 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 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.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Resolution 2000-215. Resolution Honoring Judge Samuel G. DeSimone Upon his Retirement. 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
Robert G. Torricelli, US Senator letter updating his efforts to ensure that the communities in Southern New Jersey do not become a dumping ground for all materials being dredged from the Delaware River
Gilbert Mueller, Supervisor, Bureau of Recycling & Planning, Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste, letter confirming the receipt of the required copies of the Salem County Solid Waste Management Plan Amendment adopted on April 5, 2000
Gwendolyn H. Matlack, Deputy Township Clerk, Pittsgrove Township letter indicating the return of three fully executed Amended Communications Site Lease Agreements between the Township of Pittsgrove and the Salem County Board of Freeholders
NJ Transit April monthly report
Bergen County resolution urging the legislative delegation to fully fund the county administrative costs associated with the consolidation of the General Assistance Program
Middlesex County resolution urging enactment of Legislation which sets cap on State gasoline tax at 4 cents per gallon
Sussex 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
Borough of Garwood, Union County resolution calling for an amendment to the requirements for REAP/REDI programs signed by Governor Whitman to include all shared services regardless of when the municipality initiated it
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
For the Month of March
Health Department
For the Month of April
Economic Development
Emergency Services
Weights & Measures
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Salem Community College Board of Trustees March 23rd Minutes
Youth Services Commission February and March monthly reports
Youth Services Commission & Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition April 19th regular meeting minutes
Vo-Tech Board of Education Excerpts of the April 25th meeting
Inter-Agency Council May 2nd General Membership Meeting Minutes & Board Meeting Minutes
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Sparks, Kugler, Simmermon
Resolution 2000-216. 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
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Bestwick, Sullivan, Sparks
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Sullivan, Facemyer, Simmermon
Resolution 2000-217. Resolution Authorizing the Freeholder Director and the Clerk of the Board to Sign the Application for the Reduction in the Use of Tobacco Grant. 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.
Resolution 2000-218. Resolution Authorizing the Freeholder Director and the Clerk of the Board to Sign the Application for the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Services for Salem County Grant. 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.
Resolution 2000-219. Resolution Appointing a Rehabilitation Services Marketing Provider for the Salem County Nursing 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 7/0.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Ware, Simmermon, Kugler
Resolution 2000-220. Resolution Appointing a Member to the Salem County Youth Services Commission. Motion made by Mr. Ware 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 2000-221. Resolution Authorizing the Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board to Execute Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Salem County Correctional Officers Association Representing Correctional Superior Officers in the Salem County Jail and the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Motion made by Mr. Ware 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.
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Kugler, Ware, Sparks
Resolution 2000-222. Resolution Supporting the Development of an Eco-History Interpretive Center Utilizing the Abel Nicholson House in Elsinboro Township. 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
UNFINISHED BUSINESS- There were no Freeholder comments.
NEW BUSINESS - There were no Freeholder comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT - Ms. Ana Smith of Golfwood Avenue of Carneys Point said the Route 295 weigh station was causing neighborhood problems with water flowing into backyards. Director Sparks confirmed he had the Director of NJ Department of Community Affairs view the problems first hand.
Ms. Minnie Brooks of Carneys Point inquired why there was no drain installed for the above stated problem, which has lasted a year.
Ms. Rose Smith of Fordham Road in Pennsville read from a prepared statement (attached) concerning Penn Beach drainage. She indicated the township viewed the County as having a role in resolution. Freeholder Ben Simmermon said he would discuss the matter with the County engineer.
Correction Officer Richard Kent thanked the Freeholder Board for good faith labor negotiations. He also thanked Director Sparks, Deputy Director Kugler, and Freeholder Facemyer.
Ms. Valerie Nagy of Pittsgrove, inquired if the meeting's correspondence from Pittsgrove Township was the fully executed site lease agreement. Director Sparks confirmed it was. Ms. Nagy then asked about Nextel cellular telephone negotiations. Deputy Director Kugler confirmed negotiations were ongoing. She asked if the County has been contacted by any other wireless communication companies. Deputy Director Kugler said there have been no other contacts.
Mr. Elmer Southerland of Pennsville Township inquired about the extent of the Delaware River dredging. Director Sparks said that Philadelphia shipping commerce would suffer without the dredging project, and that the main controversy was the placement of the dredge spoils.
Ms. Rose Smith inquired about the status of a new Nursing Home van for resident trips. Freeholder Sullivan said that Purchasing Agent David Mulford was researching the issue. Ms. Smith said that the Nursing Home is greatly improved.
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 8:17 P.M.
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Rita Shade Simpson, Clerk of the Board/Administrator