SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
NOVEMBER 20, 2002 MEETING AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
Adequate notice pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act has been given of this meeting.
By forwarding notice thereof to Today’s Sunbeam and Elmer Times Co.
By posting notice thereof on the bulletin board in the Salem County Court House; and
By filing notice thereof in the Office of the Salem County Clerk and the Clerk of the Board all having been done at least 48 hours in advance.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting. Minutes be received, approved and recorded in the Minute Book.
INTRODUCTION
Bond Ordinance No. 2002-01
Ordinance Providing for Capital Improvements of the County of Salem, State of New Jersey, Appropriating the Aggregate Amount of $700,000.00 Consisting of an Amount Currently Appropriated in the County of Salem Adopted Budget Which Will be Reserved in the County of Salem General Capital Fund
Motion for Introduction of Bond Ordinance on first reading
Public Hearing (and adoption) scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2002
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CORRESPONDENCE
GENERAL
US Army Corps of Engineers application by Stooge, Inc., for pier and dock construction and maintenance on the Mispillion River, Sussex County, Delaware
US Army Corps of Engineers application by Merritt Burke, III, for creation of 42 boat slips on the Mispillion River, Sussex County, Delaware
US Army Corps of Engineers application by Vargo Properties, LLC for construction of piers on Landing Creek in Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, NJ
US Army Corps of Engineers application by Harlo, Jenlo Corporation for dredging along Cape May Harbor in Township of Lower, Cape May County, NJ
NJ Department of Environmental Protection letter of intention to award $6,666.00 in additional County Environmental Health Act (CEHA) monies to the Salem County Health Department
South Jersey Transportation Authority agenda for November 19, 2002
Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders Resolution Supporting Tobacco Control Efforts
NJ Department of State letter of thanks to Director Sparks for assistance and support in the Harriet Tubman-William Still Underground Railroad Walk Across New Jersey.
NJ Department of Transportation letter of thanks for providing data on existing and proposed bicycle facilities
Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders Resolution opposing the Federal Environmental Protection Agency recommendation to relax various environmental enforcement rules
Delaware River Basin Commission October 28, 2002 notice of applications received
NJ Association of Counties announcement of passage into law of Assembly Bill 1374 allowing certain public bodies to provide electronic notice of meetings via the Internet
Southern Railroad Company of New Jersey copy of letter to the editor
National Association of Counties newsletter of November 11th
Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders Resolution opposing Senate Bill 1510 mandating Counties bear full responsibility for costs associated with County prosecutors
Borough of Woodstown resolution condemning decision of Federal Appeals Court declaring The Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional because the phrase, "One Nation Under God" violates the separation of church and state and urging reversal
Emergency Services Salem County Fire Academy letters of resignation
Commission on Women letter of resignation from Mary D. Hancock
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
County Clerk General Election Final Summary Report of November 6, 2002
Board of County Canvassers Certification of County Officials elected November 5, 2002
Alternative Youth Shelter October Monthly report, Expenditure report and Population statistics
Adjuster October report
Salem Community College Board of Trustees notice of meeting date change
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Salem County Employee’s Activities Committee Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2002.
Library Commission September 18, 2002 Minutes
Improvement Authority audit for fiscal years ended June 30, 2001 and 2002
Improvement Authority September 9, 2002 minutes
Pollution Control Financing Authority minutes of regular September 3, October 1 meetings and special October 22, 2002 meeting
Youth Services Commission third quarter report for JJC Partnership and Family Court Funds
Youth Services Commission agenda and minutes for November 6, 2002
Board of Social Services agenda for October 24, 2002
Cumberland/Salem Workforce Investment Board Youth Investment Council October 1, 2002 minutes
TREASURER’S REPORT
PAYMENT OF BILLS & CLAIMS
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE – Sparks, Kugler, Bestwick
Finance Resolution Cancellation of Check
Finance Resolution Cancellation of Check
Finance Resolution Requesting Transfer of Funds
Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Salem, New Jersey Authorizing and Consenting to the Refunding of Certain Outstanding Bonds of the Salem County Improvement Authority Issued to Finance the Costs of Acquisition and Construction of a Correctional Facility and Court House Annex in and for the County Through the Issuance of Revenue Bonds (Correctional Facility and Court House Annex Project, Refunding Series 2003), by the Salem County Improvement Authority to Provide Financing for Such Project
Finance Resolution Providing for the Approval of Claims, Recording Thereof and the Payment of Such Claims by the County of Salem Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17
Resolution for Dedication by Rider for the Establishment of a Trust Account for the Accumulated Absence Benefits for the County of Salem Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:30-15
Resolution for Dedication by Rider for the Establishment of a Trust Account for the Sheriff’s Office for the County of Salem Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-39
Resolution Appointing Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds (waiver)
Finance Resolution Requesting Transfer of Funds (waiver)
Resolution Authorizing the Freeholder Director to Approve on Behalf of the County of Salem "An Amendment to an Agreement by and Between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Salem County and the Pollution Control Financing Authority of Salem County" (waiver)
Resolution Amending Resolution 2001-550 Establishing Job Classification Titles and Salary Ranges (waiver)
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE – Sullivan, Bestwick, Ware
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – Ware, Simmermon, Sullivan
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE – Bestwick, Simmermon, Facemyer
Resolution to Amend Resolution 2002-34 to Correctly State Term
Resolution Authorizing Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board to Sign Agreement Between Salem Community College and County of Salem for Use of County Nursing Home for Clinical Training and Instructional Purposes
Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract Between the Inter-Agency Council of Human Services and the County of Salem
Resolution Authorizing Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board to Sign the Application for the 2003 LINCS Tobacco Coordinator
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE – Facemyer, Ware, Kugler
Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Supporting and Approving a Grant Application from the New Jersey Division of Highway Safety for the Prosecutor’s Office
Resolution Directing Purchasing Agent to Prepare Bid Specifications and Advertise for Bids for the Conversion of a Van for Use as a Crime Scene Vehicle for the Prosecutor’s Office
Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Authorizing an Additional Position and Rank of Sergeant in the Detective Bureau of the Prosecutor’s Office
Resolution Supporting and Approving a Community Justice Grant from the Department of Law and Public Safety for the Prosecutor’s Office
Resolution Authorizing Purchase from New Jersey State Contract Vendor Winner Ford for the Salem County Sheriff’s Department (waiver)
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – Kugler, Facemyer, Sparks
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE – Simmermon, Bestwick, Sullivan
Resolution Endorsing the Salem County Element of the 2002 South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization Job Access-Reverse Commute Plan Update
Resolution Reappointing Assistant County Supervisor of Bridges
Resolution Awarding Contracts for Providing Supplementary Snow and Ice Removal Services for the County of Salem
Resolution Awarding a Contract for Routine and Emergency Electrical Repairs as Specified for the County of Salem
Resolution Appointing a Consultant to Design and Secure Permitting for the Reconstruction of Buck Road, County Road 553, in Pittsgrove Township
Resolution Approving Application for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program from the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (waiver)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION (may not be required)
Resolution Authorizing the Exclusion of the Public from a Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Salem
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Next Meeting Date – Wednesday, December 4, 2002