SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
NOVEMBER 1, 2000 MEETING MINUTES
At 07:34 P.M. Director C. David Sparks, Jr. opened the meeting and stated that the meeting was in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
On roll call, the following Freeholders were present: Charles R. Sullivan, Lee R. Ware, 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.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Mrs. Bestwick introduced Mr. Ron Rossell as the new One-Stop Career Center manager. Mr. Rossell read and elaborated on the mission of the One-Stop Career Center located in the Salem Community College center in Salem City.
CORRESPONDENCE
GENERAL
Director Sparks asked Patty Bomba of Carneys Point to read her letter requesting assistance for a disabled accessible playground.
Ulrich H. Steinberg, Jr., Director, Division of Local Government Services copy of the Local Finance Notice regarding the financial management program and the GAAP pilot program
Jeffrey A. Warsh, Executive Director, NJ Transit letter announcing the second round of NJ Transits Community Shuttle program
New Jersey Wetlands Mitigation Council copy of November 9th meeting agenda
Hunterdon County resolution endorsing Public Question #1 on the general election ballot whether to dedicate the Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax and certain amount from the sales tax for the transportation system in the State of New Jersey
Patricia M. Sheats, Administrative Assistant, PSEG copy of the PSEG Nuclear Outlook
Preservation Salem, Inc. copy of Preservation Salem News
Meals on Wheels copy of Meals on Wheels newsletter
Barbara L. Collins, CTA, County Tax Administrator copy of the abstract of added and omitted assessments as reported by the County of Salem
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
For the Month of October
Economic Development
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Mental Health Board September 13th meeting report
Pollution Control Financing Authority September 12th minutes
Salem Community College Board of Trustees August 24th Minutes
Vo-Tech excerpts of the October 17th meeting
Youth Services Commission & Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition October 18th regular meeting 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 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 it. Mr. Simmermon seconded his motion. The motion carried by a hand vote of 7/0.
The Director requested reading and consideration of resolutions by block.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Sparks, Kugler, Simmermon
R.2000-448 Finance Resolution Requesting Transfer of Funds
R.2000-449 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Checks
R.2000-450 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Checks
R.2000-451 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Checks
R.2000-452 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Check
R.2000-453 Resolution Authorizing the Deputy Freeholder Director to Execute "First Amendment to County Agreement" ("Agreement", hereinafter), a Document Based upon a Draft Dated October 30, 2000, Between Public Services New Millennium Economic Development Fund, L.L.C. and the County of Salem, Including the Salem County Improvement Authority
R.2000-454 Resolution Authorizing the Deputy Director to Execute "Amended Sublease Agreement Between the County of Salem and Nextel Communications of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc., A Delaware Corporation
R.2000-455 Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill No. 2862 Appropriating $50 Million to the DEP for Dam Repair Assistance and Dam Safety Enhancement and Assembly Bill No. 2863 Appropriating $135 Million to the DEP for Dam, Lake and Stream Projects
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.2000-456 Resolution Dedicating Acreage for the Expansion of the Salem County Veterans Memorial Park and Cemetery. 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. Mr. Kugler displayed the map outlining the expansion to veterans Lester Harris, Robert Boon, Steve Lopes, Jim Wenzel, and Tom Schultz. Mr. Harris spoke appreciatively of having their issues met by the Freeholder Board. He said that he was the freeholder that had introduced the original resolution.
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Bestwick, Sullivan, Sparks
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Sullivan, Facemyer, Simmermon
R.2000-457 Resolution Authorizing Addendum No. 1 to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Southwest Jersey, Inc., 2000 Evaluation, Information and Referral Services
R.2000-458 Resolution Authorizing Corrections to Resolution No. 2000-411 for the 2001 Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Project Grant Application
R.2000-459 Resolution Adopting the 2001 Salem County Municipal Alliance Plan
R.2000-460 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to R.S. 40A:4-87, Chapter 159, P.L. 1948 ($162,500 Cancer Education and Early Detection 01-402-CCS-L-1)
R.2000-461 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of Any Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to R.S. 40A:4-87, Chapter 159, P.L. 1948 ($226,091 JACC/CAP)
R.2000-462 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of Any Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to R.S. 40A:4-87, Chapter 159, P.L. 1948 ($17,495 Area Plan Grant)
R.2000-463 Resolution to Amend Resolution 2000-65 Agreement with B.R. Williams to Provide Out-of-County Medical Transportation
R.2000-464 Resolution to Amend Resolution 2000-67 Agreement with Meals on Wheels to Provide Home Delivered Meals Service
R.2000-465 Resolution to Amend Resolution 2000-68 Agreement with Camden Regional Legal to Provide Legal Service
R.2000-466 Resolution to Amend Resolution 2000-69 Agreement with HomeCare Hospice of Salem County to Provide Congregate Nutrition, DayCare, SSBG Inhome Services
R.2000-467 Resolution Supporting the Recommendation of the Inter-Agency Council in the Distribution of Funds Under the Comprehensive Emergency Assistance System Social Services for the Homeless
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.2000-468 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to R.S. 40A:4-87, P.L. 1948 ($27,824 JAIBG Funds for the Salem County Youth Services Commission)
R.2000-469 Resolution Authorizing Contract for Expert Opinion Services and Report for the Salem County Prosecutors Office
R.2000-470 Resolution Appointing a Member to the Salem County Youth Services Commission
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.2000-471 Resolution Rescinding Resolution #2000-439 to Award a Contract to Continental Fire and Safety Company for Providing and Installing One (1) New cascade Breathing Air Compressor for the Salem County Fire School
R.2000-472 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to R.S. 40A:4-87, Chapter 159, P.L. 1948 ($57,800 FY2000 TANF)
R.2000-473 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to R.S. 40A:4-87, Chapter 159, P.L. 1948 ($5,207 FT2000 General Assistance)
R.2000-474 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to R.S. 40A:4-87, Chapter 159 P.L. 1948 ($23,391 FY2000 ABAWD & Food Stamp)
Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of these resolutions, with Mr. Ware seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a hand vote of 7/0.
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE Simmermon, Bestwick, Facemyer
R.2000-475 Resolution Restricting Truck Parking Pointers-Auburn Road, County Road #646 and Pennsville-Auburn Road, County Road #551
R.2000-476 Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 Installation of Curb and Gutter at Various Locations Throughout the County of Salem
R.2000-477 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Supplying and Delivering Various Motor Fuels for the County of Salem
R.2000-478 Resolution Permitting Special Event Parking Patty Loveless Concert Along Hollywood Avenue, County Road #618
R.2000-479 Resolution Requesting the Placement of a Stop Sign on Hagerville Road, County Road #627 at the Intersection of Fort Elfsborg Road, County Road #624 Elsinboro Township, County of Salem
R.2000-480 Resolution Consenting to the Parking Restrictions on South Broad Street, County Road #607 in the Borough of Penns Grove, County of Salem
R.2000-481 Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 2000-444 Authorizing Purchase from a New Jersey State Contract Vendor
R.2000-482 Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for State Aid to Counties Under the New Jersey Department of Transportation Statewide Transportation and Local Bridge Bond Act of 1999
R.2000-483 Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 Final Reconstruction of Broad Street, County Road #662 and North and Sough Main Street, County Road #648 in the Borough of Elmer, Salem County
R.2000-484 Resolution Appointing a Consultant to Prepare a Redevelopment Plan Salem County Industrial Park
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. Simmermon said that the Salem County Mosquito Commission and Cumberland County Mosquito Commission have been routinely meeting for controlling the West Nile virus. He requested a support resolution be available at the next regular meeting for Senate S1698 and Assembly A2861, which would develop a statewide West Nile virus program and coordination of county mosquito commissions.
NEW BUSINESS There were no Freeholder comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
R.2000-485 Resolution Authorizing the Exclusion of the Public from a Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Salem. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a hand vote of 7/0. The meeting went into closed session at 8:00 PM and reconvened in public at 8:44 PM.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
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" for a 7/0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.