SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
OCTOBER 4, 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.
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.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE
Governor Whitman copy of Clinton H. Wares letter to Governor Christine Todd Whitman officially resigning from the Freeholder Board
Thomas A. Pankok, Salem County Democratic Chairman - copy of a letter announcing the Democratic Committees unanimous choice of Lee Ware to fill the un-expired term of former Freeholder Clinton H. Ware
Motion was made by Mr. Kugler that the Special Correspondence 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 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.2000-401 Resolution Honoring Clinton H. Ware. 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. Director Sparks presented the resolution to Mrs. Minnie Ware, mother of Freeholder Clinton H. Ware.
R.2000-402 Resolution Dedicating the Salem County Agriculture Office Complex. Director Sparks noted that this resolution would be presented to the Ware family at the dedication of the Agriculture Building. 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.
A proclamation was read declaring October 24, 2000 as United Nations Day.
CORRESPONDENCE
GENERAL
James Weinstein, Commissioner, NJ Department of Transportation copy of the New Jersey Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan Update
Jeffrey A. Warsh, Executive Director, NJ Transit copy of the September monthly report
Bergen County resolution opposing the release and/or parole of Carlos Bernal, who is serving a 25-year sentence for murdering two teenage boys and stabbing two other teenagers in 1992
Cumberland County resolution requesting that funds dedicated for oyster research be reinstated by the State of New Jersey and urging the adoption of Assembly Bill 2727
Gloucester County resolution in opposition of a national ambulance fee schedule
Diane Wohlrab, Chairman, Market Street Improvement Association letter announcing that the 13th annual Yuletide Tour of historic Salem City will be held December 2, 2000 from 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Karen A. Jones letter of resignation as a member of the Commission on Women due to moving out of state
Michael D. Danner letter informing that he does not wish to be re-appointed to the Salem Community College Board of Trustees upon expiration of his term in October
Ruth W. Bracale, Chair, Salem Community College Search Committee letter acknowledging that Mr. Calvin Roberts was unanimously chosen as the new members of the Salem Community College Board of Trustees
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
For the Month of August
Health Department
For the Month of September
Economic Development
Emergency Services
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Youth Services Commission and Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition September 20th 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.2000-403 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Furnishing Trash and Rubbish Removal for Various County of Salem Agencies
R.2000-404 Resolution Appointing a Legal Services Provider for the County of Salem
R.2000-405 Resolution Authorizing Award of an Open-Ended Contract to Amerada Hess Corporation for Supplying and Delivering Natural Gas to Various South Jersey Power Cooperative Locations, System Identifier Number E88-02-SJPC, its Units and Sub-Units, within the PSEG Service Areas of Camden and Gloucester Counties and Pursuant to the South Jersey Power Cooperatives Solicitation of Bids
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.2000-406 Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 Application of Slurry Seal to Court House Parking Lot for the County of Salem. 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
R.2000-407 Resolution Appointing a Member to the Salem County Community College Board of Trustees - Calvin Roberts
R.2000-408 Resolution for the Appointment of a Member to the Salem County Vocational Technical School Board for Vocational Education - Geraldine Burt
Mrs. Bestwick moved for adoption of these resolutions, with Mr. Sullivan seconding her motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a hand vote of 7/0.
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Sullivan, Facemyer, Simmermon
R.2000-409 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 ($6,464 CEHA)
R.2000-410 Resolution Adopting the 2001 Salem County Comprehensive Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Plan
R.2000-411 Resolution Authorizing the Freeholder Director and the Clerk of the Board to Sign the Health Service Grant Application for the 2001 Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Project
R.2000-412 Resolution Appointing an Administrative Services Provider for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2000-413 Resolution Appointing a Management Services Provider for the 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.2000-414 Resolution Appointing a Member to the Salem County Youth Services Commission
R.2000-415 Resolution Approving Participation with the State of New Jersey Grant Programs Administered by the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, State Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy
R.2000-416 Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Accepting Grant Funding for the Prosecutors Office from the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice State Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy
R.2000-417 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 ($55,895.00 VOCA V-01-98 Amendment October 1, 1999 December 31, 2000)
R.2000-418 Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Supporting the Prosecutors Office Application for a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program Administered by the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, Department of Law and Public Safety
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.2000-419 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 ($10,000 Domestic Preparedness Vulnerability Assessment)
R.2000-420 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 ($500.00 Buried in Jersey)
R.2000-421 Resolution Authorizing Purchase from New Jersey State Contract Vendor Warnock Automotive Incorporated for the County of Salem
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.2000-422 Resolution Approving Task Order No. 3 Telegraph Road, County Road #540
R.2000-423 Resolution Approving an Application for the 1996 Capital Transportation Program Kings Highway, County Road #620, Phase 3
R.2000-424 Resolution Amending the 1996 Capital Transportation Program for the County of Salem
R.2000-425 Resolution Awarding a contract for Repairs to Memorial Lake Bridge, County Bridge #1700-449 Over Memorial Lake in the Borough of Woodstown for the County of Salem
R.2000-426 Resolution Approving Cooperative Funding Reconstruction of Almond Road Bridge, CB#1701296 Pittsgrove Township, Salem County
R.2000-427 Resolution to Support the Purchase of Right-of-Way on One (1) Salem County Property for the Reconstruction of the Aldine-Shirley Road Project (David B. Elwell and Clementine C. Elwell in Upper Pittsgrove Township)
R.2000-428 Resolution to Support the Purchase of Right-of-Way on One (1) Salem County Property for the Reconstruction of the Aldine-Shirley Road Project (Donald G. Smith and Dale C. Smith in Alloway Township)
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- Mr. Facemyer welcomed Lee Ware onto the Freeholder Board stating his brother (Clinton H. Ware) had served well and so would he. Mr. Facemyer commented that the process for filling an unexpired seat was the same as it was for him 16 months prior.
Mr. Kugler welcomed Mr. Ware onto the Freeholder Board.
Director Sparks welcomed Mr. Ware onto the Freeholder Board.
Mr. Sullivan welcomed Mr. Ware onto the Freeholder Board, noting Mr. Ware's experience as a mathematics teacher would be helpful at budget preparation time.
Mr. Ware said he appreciated the patience from the Freeholder Board in his new role.
Director Sparks appointed Mr. Ware to the Judiciary Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT - Mr. Tom Haaf of Woodstown congratulated Mr. Ware on his appointment to the Freeholder Board. He commented that Mr. Sullivan had previously said the process for filling of an unexpired term by Mr. Facemyer had been illegal, but had accepted the same process for Mr. Ware as legal.
Mr. Sullivan said that the process to fill the seat by Mr. Facemyer for the unexpired term had set a precedent under a new law, and that the precedent is now being used for Mr. Clinton Ware's seat.
Mr. Elmer Southerland of Pennsville thanked the Board for Route 49 being repaired. Director Sparks said that the repairs are well made and should last 25 years.
Ms. Tracy Wiggins of Pennsville enquired about a yield sign when coming off Route 295 south onto Hook Road. Director Sparks asked Mr. Simmermon to look into the issue.
Director Sparks closed the public portion.
There was no closed session.
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 8:00 P.M.
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RITA SHADE SIMPSON, Clerk of the Board/Administrator