SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
JANUARY 16, 2002 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
At 07:36 P.M. Director C. David Sparks, Jr. opened the meeting and requested a moment of silence in followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. He 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 December 27, 2001 adjourn meeting, reorganization and regular meeting of January 2, 2002 be dispensed with and that the Minutes be received, approved and recorded in the Minute Book. Mrs. Bestwick seconded his motion, which motion was carried by a hand vote of 7/0.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
R.2001-66 through 97 Resolutions Honoring Salem County Volunteers to the September 11, 2001 Tragedy. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of these 32 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.
R.2001-66 through 70, respectively "& for services in triage preparation at Liberty State Park with Elsinboro Squad 15 - Doug Marts, Gary Walsh, Mike Shimp, Shawn Love, Steve Hannah." Mr. Ware accepted for Elsinboro Squad 15.
R.2001-71 through 73, respectively "& for services in triage preparation at Liberty State Park with Pedricktown Squad 3 - Mike Lemke, Ken Oliver, Kathy Oliver." Mr. Facemyer presented to Pedricktown Squad 3.
R.2001-74 through 75, respectively "& for services in triage preparation at Liberty State Park with Pennsville Squad 5 - Todd Halter, Matt Smigelski." Mrs. Bestwick presented to Pennsville Squad 5.
R.2001-76 through 81, respectively "& for on site mental health services to survivors and victims' family members with Healthcare Commons Inc. - Larry Creamer, Cindy Wright, Nicole Sorantino, Nicole DiTeodoro, Hali DeRouanna, Karen Gibble."
R.2001-82, 85, 86, respectively "& for on site mental health services to NY/NJ Port Authority members with Healthcare Commons Inc. - Michael Ritchie, Anne Marie Skinner, Steven Tilley."
R.2001-83, 84, respectively "& for triage preparations and mental health services to survivors and victims' family members with Healthcare Commons Inc. - Steven Torres, David Schumacher." Mr. Sparks presented to Healthcare Commons.
R.2001-87 "& logistics specialist with NJ Search & Rescue Team at Ground Zero - Daniel Bestwick." Mr. Kugler presented to Daniel Bestwick. Mr. Kugler commented that Mr. Bestwick has been placed on the "New Jersey World Trade Center Victims Memorial Commission" by executive order of the Governor to develop a concept for a permanent memorial in honor of the NJ victims of the September 11th attacks.
R.2001-88 "&podiatric services to emergency workers at Ground Zero - Dr. Richard Sooy." Mr. Sullivan presented the resolution to Dr. Sooy. Mr. Sullivan read from comments from Dr. Nancy Clark, professor at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and coordinator for podiatric services at Ground Zero, praising Dr. Sooy on his volunteer efforts at Ground Zero.
R.2001-89 through 97, respectively "&for triage preparation at Liberty State Park with Carneys Point Squad 11 - Betty Smith, Ralph Willis, Ed Micallef, Tom Heinbaugh, John Stranahan, Paul Naugle, Albert Montagna, Linda Daniels, Mike Hanna." Mr. Simmermon presented to Carneys Point Squad 11.
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 located along Inside Thorofare in Ventnor City, Atlantic County, New Jersey
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 located at the Logan Generating Station along the Delaware River in Logan Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Frank J. Cianfrani, Chief, Regulatory Branch, US Army Corps of Engineers Public Notice of General Permit Modification
Pamela M. Bush, Secretary and Assistant General Counsel, Delaware River Basin Commission Notice of Applications received from sponsors for projects for approval pursuant to Section 3.8, Article 11 and/or Article 10.3 of the Delaware River Basin Compact
David C. Heins, Director, Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development announcement of availability of funding for the After-School Start-Up Grants for Middle School Programs Request for Proposals
Lee Widjeskog, Regional Superintendent, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife notice of a meeting to discuss potential sources of funding to erect a new dike in the Mason Point area of Elsinboro Township
Robert Grzyb, Director, Office of Finance, Department of Human Services notice that the State House Commission approved the county per diem rates developed by the Department of Human Services to reflect the cost of care for patients at the State institutions and programs for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled for calendar year 2002
Maria T. Usas, Section Supervisor, Fiscal Resources, Grants Management & Review Program, Office of Financial Services, Department of Health and Senior Services notice of increase in the amount of $10,208 for the 2001 Area Plan Contract
Edward T. Yarish, Executive Vice President, Complete Care Services inquiry as to whether the Board would be receptive to considering privatization of the Salem County Nursing Home
Arthur R. Brown, Jr., Department of Agriculture letter of thanks for the Boards resolution of appreciation of his service to agriculture upon his retirement
Dave Rollison, Bowman & Co copy of the Salem County Pollution Control 2002/03 adopted budget
New Jersey Wetlands Mitigation Council copy of the January 11, 2002 Agenda
Cumberland County resolution opposing Senate Bill S-553, which would impose mandated salary increases for the Sheriff, County Clerk and Surrogate and would significantly increase user fees in their offices
Middlesex County resolution urging adoption of Senate Bill S-2573 re: increase in retirement benefits for veteran members of public employee retirement system and teachers pension and annuity fund
Township of Berkeley, Ocean County resolution supporting legislation to allow New Jersey school districts to observe a moment of silence
Carol S. Wooten, Mayor, Pennsville Township list of things that the Township Committee plans to do to cut expenses
Herb Stiles, Salem County Deputy Clerk copy of the corrections of the 2002 Elected Officials
National Association of Counties copy of the County News
The New Jersey Alliance for Action copy of the Special Report publication
Delaware River Basin Commission copy of the annual 2000 report
New Jersey Transit copy of A Recent History of NJ Transits Operations and Capital Budgeting
The Community Preservation Corporation copy of the 2001 Annual Report
South Jersey Traffic Safety Alliance copy of the General Membership Meeting Agenda
U.S. Department of Agriculture Salem/Gloucester Service Center copy of the Farm Service Agency/Natural Resources Conservation Service/Rural Development Service Center Newsletter
Salem County Vocational Technical School copy of the Vo-Tech newsletter
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
For the Month of December
Adjuster
Alternative Youth Shelter (Expenditure Report & Population Statistics
Alternative Youth Shelter (Juveniles in Detention)
Economic Development
Emergency Services
Weights & Measures
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Community College Board of Trustees November 14th Minutes
Office of the Disabled January 15th Agenda
Inter-Agency Council January 2, 2002 General Membership & Board Minutes
Library Commission December 12th Minutes
Pollution Control Financing Authority October 9th and November 17th special meeting Minutes
School-to-Careers Initiative November 30th Steering Committee Minutes
Salem/Cumberland West Nile Virus January 16th Agenda
WIB January 23rd Agenda
Commission on Women December 11th Minutes
Motion was made by Mr. Kugler that the Correspondence, Departmental Reports, and Committee/Commission Minutes be received and filed. Mrs. Bestwick seconded his motion, which was carried by a hand vote of 7/0.
Director Sparks requested reading and Board action on resolutions by committee block beginning with Road and Bridge then Planning and Transportation Committees. The entire Freeholder Board concurred.
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE Simmermon, Bestwick, Sullivan
R.2001-98 Resolution Authorizing the Filing of a Second Application for State Aid to Counties Under the New Jersey Department of Transportation Statewide Transportation and Local Bridge Bond Act of 1999
R.2001-99 Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 Removal of Damaged Guide Rail and Installation of Guide Rail at Various Locations in the County of Salem
R.2001-100 Resolution Authorizing Contract for County Engineer
Mr. Simmermon moved for adoption of these three 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.
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Kugler, Facemyer, Sparks
R.2001-101 Resolution Approving an Emergency Services Radio Antenna Lease Agreement
Mr. Kugler 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.
Director Sparks opened the meeting for comments. Carneys Point Fire Chief Ed Micallef applauded the Freeholder Board for accomplishing the complex tower mission in six months. Director Sparks said the Fire Companies provided the impetus to complete the project. He said County government would move as quickly as possible through the various government procedures such as FCC licensing and public bidding. He expressed his appreciation for their patience.
Motion was made by Mr. Kugler that the Rules of the Board be waived for this meeting. Mrs. Bestwick seconded his motion, which was carried by a hand vote of 7/0.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Sparks, Kugler, Bestwick
Payment of Bills & Claims (motion)
Treasurers Report (motion)
R.2001-102 Resolution Authorizing the Salem County Purchasing Agent to Purchase Materials, Supplies, and Equipment for the County of Salem through New Jersey State Contracts
R.2001-103 Finance Resolution Requesting Transfer of Funds
Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of these two motions and two resolutions, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing motions and resolutions carried a hand vote of 7/0.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Sullivan, Bestwick, Ware
R.2001-104 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing Maintenance Services for Various Elevator Equipment for the County of Salem. 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 hand vote of 7/0.
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Ware, Simmermon, Sullivan
R.2001-105 Resolution Supporting Salem County Board of Elections Action to Change County Voting Districts. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. Mrs. Bestwick commented that there would have been a cost savings by eliminating some voting districts, but that the State still requires County election board poll members to be paid double what was paid in year 2000. She said that she hopes the State will assist with this cost. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a hand vote of 7/0.
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Bestwick, Simmermon, Facemyer
R.2001-106 Resolution Authorizing the Freeholder Director and the Clerk of the Board to Sign the Application for the 2002 LINCS Tobacco Coordinator
R.2001-107 Resolution Exercising an Optional Second Contract Year for an Existing Contract with Vineland Environmental Laboratories for Providing Water Testing Services for the Salem County Department of Health
R.2001-108 Resolution Authorizing a New Amended Form of Contractual Agreement with Tri-County Community Action Committee for Residential Maintenance Services
R.2001-109 Resolution Authorizing a New Amended Form of Contractual Agreement with Meals on Wheels, Inc., of Salem County, to Provide Home Weekday and Weekend/Holiday Home Delivered Meals
R.2001-110 Resolution Authorizing a New Amended Form of Contractual Agreement with Camden Regional Legal Services Inc., to Provide Legal Services to Elderly Residents of Salem County
R.2001-111 Resolution Authorizing a New Amended Form of Agreement with Home Care and Hospice of South Jersey, Broadway, Salem, NJ, for the Provision of Various Health Care Services
R.2001-112 Resolution Authorizing a New Amended Form of Contractual Agreement with the Memorial Hospital of Salem County and its Home Care Department for the Provision of Various Medical Health Care Services
R.2001-113 Resolution Exercising an Optional Second Contract Year for an Existing Contract with Neighborcare for Providing Pharmaceutical Services for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2001-114 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing Dietitian and Nutritional Services for Residents of the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2001-115 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing Various Therapy Treatment Services for the County of Salem
R.2001-116 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement Between Riverfront Limousine Service and the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders for Providing Assisted Transportation Services to Salem County Senior Citizens
R.2001-117 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement Between the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Certain Municipalities of Salem County for the Provision of Transportation Services Under the Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Act, and Title XIX Funds of the Social Security Act
R.2001-118 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with David M. Friel, M.D. to Provide Psychiatric Evaluations for the Adult Protective Services Program Administered by the Salem County Office on Aging.
Mrs. Bestwick moved for adoption of these thirteen resolutions, with Mr. Simmermon seconding her motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a hand vote of 7/0.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Facemyer, Ware, Kugler
R.2001-119 Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Authorizing the Creation of an Additional County Investigator Position and Authorization to the County Prosecutor for Filling Same
R.2001-120 Resolution Directing Purchasing Agent to Prepare Bid Specifications and Advertise for Bids for One Model Year 2001 Vehicle with Police Package for the Prosecutors Office
R.2001-121 Resolution Entering into Inter-Local Services Agreement with Cumberland County for Beds at the Cumberland Juvenile Detention Center
R.2001-122 Resolution Entering into Inter-Local Services Agreement with Burlington County for Beds at the Burlington County Juvenile Detention Center
R.2001-123 Resolution Appointing a Psychological Services Provider for the Salem County Correctional Facility
R.2001-124 Resolution Appointing a Pharmacy Consultant Services Provider for the Salem County Correctional Facility
R.2001-125 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing Inmate Dental Care for the Salem County Correctional Facility
R.2001-126 Resolution Appointing a Medical Services Provider for the Salem County Correctional Facility
R.2001-127 Resolution Appointing a Laboratory Services Provider for the Salem County Correctional Facility
R.2001-128 Resolution Exercising an Optional Second Contract Year for an Existing Contract with Neighborcare for Providing Pharmaceutical Services for the Salem county Correctional Facility
R.2001-129 Resolution Authorizing Purchase from New Jersey State Contract Vendor Hertrich Fleet Services Incorporated for the Salem County Sheriffs Department
Mr. Facemyer moved for adoption of these eleven 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no Freeholder comments.
NEW BUSINESS There were no Freeholder comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments.
CLOSED SESSION
R.2001-130 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 08:07 PM, with Mrs. Bestwick 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 8:20 P.M.
MOTION TO ADJOURN Motion was made by Mr. Kugler to adjourn the meeting, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding. There being no questions on the motion, all Freeholders rose for a 7/0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:22 P.M.