SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
OCTOBER 18, 2000 MEETING MINUTES
At 07:32 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.
Ebony C. Walker, a recipient of the 2000 NAACP award, gave the Invocation.
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
R.2000-429 Resolution Recognizing Salem County Students Art in PSEG Calendar. 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.2000-430 Resolution of Appreciation to PSEG for their Community and School Involvement. 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.2000-431 Resolution Appreciating Wal-Marts Community Outreach Program Designating the Salem County Nursing Home as the Stores "Adopted Choice of Wal-Mart for the Year." 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.
Citations for Year 2000 NAACP Honorees was read by the Clerk of the Board/Administrator. Named were Dr. Reva Arnez Curry, Kenneth P. Johnson Sr., Nelletha Johnson, Courtney A. Pope, Jamal Akeem Pope, Otis Sistrunk, and Ebony C. Walker.
CORRESPONDENCE
GENERAL
Jane M. Kenny, Commissioner, Department of Community Affairs copy of the handbook, "Designing New Jersey"
Newsletter from PSEG Outlook October 4, 2000
Newsletter from South Jersey Traffic Safety Alliance Fall 2000
Jack Cimprich, Mayor, Upper Pittsgrove Township letter regarding dangerous conditions that arise due to excessive speeding on Bridgeton Road in Upper Pittsgrove Township
City of Plainfield, NJ 2 resolutions: 1) supporting an amendment to Assembly Bill No. 2688 Public Law 1999 recommending Municipalities be provided the same incentive and benefit relief (from the Regional Efficiency Aid Program) to those municipalities that have been involved in shared services with various municipalities and the County of Union before July 1, 1997 and 2) supporting an amendment to the Regional Efficiency Development Incentive Program P.L. 1999 recommending elimination of the July 1, 1997 required deadline for those municipalities who wish to enter into the Shared Services
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
For the Month of September
Adjusters Office
Alternative Youth Shelter
Fire Marshal & Deputies
Weights & Measures
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Inter-Agency Council General Membership Meeting Minutes from September 5th and Board Meeting Minutes and the October 3rd Membership & Board Meeting Minutes
Library Commission September 20th Minutes
Mental Health Board October 18th Agenda
Vo-Tech excerpts from September 26th Board of Education meeting
Youth Services Commission report for the month of September 2000
Youth Services Commission & Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition September 20th regular 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.
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
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.2000-432 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Checks.
R.2000-433 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Checks.
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.2000-434 Resolution Authorizing Solicitation of Individual Quotations for Professional Surveying Services on Seventeen Farms Under the 2000 Farmland Preservation Program. . 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
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Sullivan, Facemyer, Simmermon
R.2000-435 Resolution Endorsing Grant Application by the Salem County Mental Health Board to the U.S. Department of Human Services
R.2000-436 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of Any Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to NJSA 40A:4-87, Chapter 159, P.L. 1948 ($5,000 Wal-Mart Donation to 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.2000-437 Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Accepting a Bid from Winner Ford of Cherry Hill to Supply and Model Year 2001 Ford S34 E-350 Econoline Van to the Prosecutors Office. . Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Facemyer seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a hand vote of 7/0.
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Kugler, Ware, Sparks
R.2000-438 Resolution Approving A Revision to the Policy and Procedural Manual for the Small Cities Rehabilitation Program
R.2000-439 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing and Installing One (1) New Cascade Breathing Air Compressor for the Salem County Fire School
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.2000-440 Resolution Approving the Placement of Pavement Reflectors and Castings Along Allow-Friesburg Road, County Road #640 for the County of Salem
R.2000-441 Resolution Rejecting Bids for the Drainage Project Fork Bridge Road, County Road #671 for the County of Salem
R.2000-442 Resolution Permitting Special Event Parking The Childrens Summit Along Hollywood Avenue, County Road #618
R.2000-443 Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Construction of Kings Highway, County Road #620, Phase III for the County of Salem
R.2000-444 Resolution Authorizing Purchase from Jersey State Contract Vendor Contech Construction Products, Inc." for the Salem County Road and Bridge Department
R.2000-445 Resolution Prohibiting Normal Traffic on Centerton Road, County Road #553
R.2000-446 Resolution Prohibiting Normal Traffic on Walnut Street, County Road #665
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 - There were no Freeholder comments.
NEW BUSINESS - There were no Freeholder comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Sheffield, President of Tri Township Baseball, Inc. asked the County for its continued use of the Mannington baseball field and to make improvements such as a chain link backstop in preparation to host a year 2001 tournament. Director Sparks said he had talked to Mr. Sheffield on the telephone and then asked for Mr. Facemyer's comments. Mr. Facemyer said the Buildings and Grounds Committee would cooperate as much as possible with the baseball club's recommendations within the framework of the 2001 budget.
Valerie Nagy of Pittsgrove Township said she heard that the Nextel lease was signed prior to the joint agreements between Pittsgrove Township and the County of Salem. County Counsel Michael Mulligan said that Pittsgrove Township and the County of Salem have agreed to lease wording, which has gone to Nextel for review. Ms. Nagy said that the local zoning board is in a federal lawsuit on another tower, which may make it difficult for them to arrive at an unbiased decision. She thought it best for Pittsgrove Township and the County of Salem to delay placing any devices on the tower until the legal action is over.
Eva Pickering, employee of the Salem County Nursing Home, said many of the County employees at this meeting work at the nursing home. She criticized the mandatory overtime. She also urged the Freeholder Board to resolve the CWA contract. Freeholder Director Dave Sparks said negotiations are continuing in good faith on both sides.
Robert Shelly (spelling?) of 944 Porchtown Road, Pittsgrove Township said he approved of the Nextel tower.
Pat Demarest, employee of the Heath Department, said that departmental grant salary monies had to be returned due to the lateness of the union contract being approved.
Director Sparks closed the public portion.
R.2000-447 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 at 8:00PM, 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 Freeholder Board reconvened the Public Session at 8:19 P.M. 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 8:20 P.M.