SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
DECEMBER 30, 2002 ADJOURN MEETING MINUTES
At 4:04 PM, Director C. David Sparks, Jr. opened the meeting with a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. He stated that the meeting was in compliance 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. Facemyer 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. Mrs. Bestwick seconded his motion, which was carried by a voice vote of 7/0.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS There were no special recognitions.
CORRESPONDENCE
GENERAL
Frank J. Cianfrani, Chief, Regulatory Branch, US Army Corps of Engineers – Public Notice to solicit comments and recommendations concerning issuance of a Department of the Army permit for work located at Beach Thorofare in the City of Margate, Atlantic County, New Jersey
Frank J. Cianfrani, Chief, Regulatory Branch, US Army Corps of Engineers – Public Notice on Frank P. Farmer, Jr application to provide docking facility on Lewes and Rehoboth Canal.
Frank J. Cianfrani, Chief, Regulatory Branch, US Army Corps of Engineers – Public Notice on dredging activity on Absecon Creek/Bay
William E. Andersen, Deputy Attorney General of New Jersey – letter regarding the Pedricktown Disposal Area Project
Ira G. Megdal, Esq. – Notice of filing of petitions proposing the changing of rates and of a Public Hearing in the matter of South Jersey Gas Company
Cape May County – resolution reinforcing the Board’s opposition to Senate Bill 1140 revising the CAP Law in New Jersey
City of Cape May – resolution supporting the concept of a universal hand signal to be used by children in need of help recommended by a resident of Upper Township, Melinda A. Nowicki
New Jersey Department of Transportation – notice of a Public Information Center to inform local residents plans to replace the Route 49, Section 3J & 4C Bridge over Alloway Creek, Quinton Township
South Jersey Transportation Authority – copy of the December 17th and January 8th agendas
New Jersey Wetlands Mitigation Council - copy of the December 13th agenda
State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase & Property, Distribution & Support Services – copy of the FY 2002 Annual Report
National Association of County – copy of County News
Ranch Hope, Inc. – copy of The RH Factor
H. Lee Lark - letter of resignation as chairman and member of the Salem County Utilities Authority
John Halstead Sr. - letter of resignation as alternate member of the Salem County Utilities Authority
Delaware River Basin Commission - notice of applications received including City of Salem Water Department application for ground water withdrawal project
Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders - opposition to any reduction in State funding for farmland preservation
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
For the Month of November
Adjuster
Alternative Youth Shelter – Juveniles in Detention; Expenditure Report and Population Statistics
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Advisory Committee November 20th Minutes
Community College Board of Trustees November 19th Minutes
Improvement Authority December 3rd Minutes
Inter-Agency Council December 3rd General Membership Minutes & Board Minutes
Library Commission November 20th Minutes
Pollution Control Financing Authority October 1st & November 4th Minutes
Youth Services Commission & Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition December 6th Minutes
VoTech December newsletter
Motion was made by Mr. Facemyer that the Correspondence, Departmental Reports, and Committee/Commission Minutes be received and filed with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion carried a vote of 7/0.
Motion was made by Mr. Facemyer that all Bills and Claims, when properly signed and audited, be paid and charged to their respective accounts. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Bestwick, which was carried by a hand vote of 7/0
Motion was made by Mr. Facemyer that the Treasurer’s Report be received and filed, subject to audit, and that a copy be made available to the public, upon request, for its review. Mrs. Bestwick seconded his motion, which was carried by a hand vote of 7/0.
Motion was made by Mr. Facemyer that the Rules of the Board be temporarily waived for any resolution to be considered this evening, which would require it. Mrs. Bestwick seconded his motion. The motion carried a hand vote of 7/0.
Director Sparks requested each resolution to be read and voted upon separately.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE – Sparks, Kugler, Bestwick
R. 2002-540 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Checks. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 7/0.
R. 2002-541 Resolution Supporting Retrocession of Pedricktown Disposal Area Project to the State of New Jersey. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. Director Sparks spoke of the merit of the retrocession to the State of New Jersey. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 7/0.
R. 2002-542 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing and Installing a Reverse 911 Interactive Community Notification System for the County of Salem. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 7/0.
R. 2002-543 Resolution Amending Resolution 2002-525 Establishing Job Classification Titles and Ranges. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 7/0. Mrs. Bestwick said that an anti-bioterrorism grant required new titles. Mr. Kugler inquired if all the job titles were related to the bioterror grant with Mrs. Bestwick confirming yes.
R. 2002-544 Resolution for the Appointment of a Member to the Salem County Utilities Authority. Mr. Facemyer moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 5/2 with Mr. Kugler and Mr. Sullivan dissenting.
R. 2002-545 Resolution for the Appointment of an Alternate Member to the Salem County Utilities Authority. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 6/1 with Mr. Sullivan dissenting.
R. 2002-546 Resolution Amending Resolution 2001-278 for the Creation of a Second Alternate Board Member to the Salem County Agriculture Development Board. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 6/1 with Mr. Sullivan dissenting.
R. 2002-547 Resolution Appointing a Second Alternate Board Member to the Salem County Agriculture Development Board. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 6/1 with Mr. Sullivan dissenting.
R. 2002-548 Resolution Appointing the Clerk of the Board/Administrator to the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Sullivan seconding his motion. Mr. Facemyer motioned that the resolution be tabled until Reorganization. Mr. Kugler said this is the same as the 1999 resolution format. Mrs. Bestwick said that support of the appointment resolution supports firing a person presently doing a great job. Mr. Kugler said that the present Clerk of the Board was appointed using the same format and not making the new appointment now creates a transition problem for the Reorganization meeting. Mr. Facemyer suggested having Reorganization on January 1st would have avoided the problem. On roll call, the motion to table the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 4/3 with Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Kugler and Mr. Ware dissenting.
R. 2002-549 Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Allen E. Richardson, ESQ. to a Professional Services Agreement. Mr. Facemyer moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. County Counsel explained that the appointment is to continue since October 2000 special legal counsel for a pending harassment case. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 7/0.
R. 2002-550 Resolution Confirming Adoption of 2003 Temporary Budget and Payment and Release of January 2, 2003 Payroll. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 7/0.
R. 2002-551 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Funds. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 7/0.
R. 2002-552 Finance Resolution Requesting Transfer of Funds. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 7/0.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE – Sullivan, Bestwick, Ware
R. 2002-553 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing Sprinkler System Upgrade at the Salem County Fire Training Center. Mr. Sullivan moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 7/0.
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – Ware, Simmermon, Sullivan
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE – Bestwick, Simmermon, Facemyer
R. 2002-554 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing and Installing a Roof for the Salem County Nursing Home. Mrs. Bestwick 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 vote of 7/0. Mrs. Bestwick spoke of numerous improvements to the Nursing Home.
R. 2002-555 Resolution Issuing Change Order Number 001 for Additional Out-of-County Medical Transportation. Mrs. Bestwick 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 vote of 7/0.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE – Facemyer, Ware, Kugler
R. 2002-556 Resolution Authorizing Purchase from New Jersey State Contract Vendor Ray’s Sport Shop for the Salem County Sheriff’s Department. 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 vote of 7/0.
R. 2002-557 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing and Installing a Video Surveillance System for the Salem County Court House. Mr. Facemyer moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 7/0.
R. 2002-558 Resolution Awarding a contract for Providing Vehicle Conversion Services 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 vote of 7/0.
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – Kugler, Facemyer, Sparks
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE – Simmermon, Bestwick, Sullivan
R. 2002-559 Resolution Concurring with Amended Vehicle and Traffic Code, Chapter 135 for Mannington Township by the County of Salem. Mr. Simmermon moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 7/0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no Freeholder comments.
NEW BUSINESS Mr. Facemyer thanked the Board for providing quality County services.
Mr. Ware wished everyone a happy new year. He expressed his thanks to Mr. Facemyer for his service.
Mr. Kugler thanked the Clerk of the Board and Mr. Facemyer for their services.
Mrs. Bestwick announced that Mr. Facemyer has a new grandchild and that he will be missed on the Board.
Mr. Simmermon wished Mr. Facemyer good luck. He gave congratulations to Freeholder-elect Bobbitt.
Mr. Sullivan wished the Clerk of the Board the best of luck. He said he appreciated Mr. Facemyer's fair and active Board service. He wished Freeholder-elect Bobbitt luck and wished all a safe New Year.
Director Sparks congratulated Freeholder-elect Bobbitt for assignment to the Road and Bridges Committee. He said it has been an honor to serve as Director for the past five years overseeing projects to completion. He identified the Gateway Business Park at the brink of completion, EMS police dispatching, expanded EMS tower radio coverage, expanded purchasing shared contracts creating volume discounts, rehabilitation of the Administrative Building for consolidation of services and farmland preservation. He said that ongoing projects were reducing the size of county agencies, sharing and consolidation but still providing as good or better services. He expressed his respect for local rule that County government never be dictatorial to local governments. He wished County government continue acting in a timely manner on issues of crime and security. He wished the incoming majority well.
PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment.
CLOSED SESSION Not requested.
MOTION TO ADJOURN Mr. Facemyer moved for adjournment of the meeting, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. With the motion properly moved and seconded, the meeting adjourned 4:35 PM.