SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
FEBRUARY 5, 2003 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
At 7:30 P.M. Director John A. Kugler opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed a moment of silence, and stated that the meeting was in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
OATH OF OFFICE TO HONORARY FREEHOLDERS
The Oath of Office for Honorary Freeholders with terms ending 9:00 P.M. this evening was administered by County Solicitor Michael M. Mulligan to eighth grade students representing their respective schools: Director Kugler mentoring Kaila Henderson of Lower Alloways Creek; Mr. Sullivan mentoring Logan Ashcraft of Elsinboro Township and Tiffani Shimp of Quinton Township; Mr. Ware mentoring Zachary Tuthill of Mannington Township and Brittany Smith of Salem City; Mr. Bobbitt mentoring Katie Hall of Alloway Township; Mr. Simmermon mentoring Brian Maniglia of Pennsville Township and Matthew Brown of Pittsgrove Township; Mr. Sparks mentoring Chirag Patel and Nicole Ingenbrandt both of Penns Grove Borough; and Mrs. Bestwick mentoring Brandon Smick of Woodstown Borough. Theadore Melancon of Upper Pittsgrove Township and Daniel Fundora of Special Services were not in attendance.
On roll call, the following Freeholders were present with the above named Honorary Freeholders: Charles R. Sullivan, Lee R. Ware, Bruce L. Bobbitt, R. Benjamin Simmermon, Jr., C. David Sparks, Jr., Susan A. Bestwick and John A. Kugler. A quorum was present.
Motion was made by Mr. Sullivan's honorary freeholder that the reading of the Minutes of the January 15th regular meeting, January 16th and 23rd budget meetings be dispensed with and that the Minutes be received, approved and recorded in the Minute Book. Mr. Ware's honorary freeholder seconded his motion, which was carried by a hand vote of 18/0 (Freeholders and Honorary Freeholders).
INTRODUCTION
R.2003-120 Resolution to Exceed Index Rate: Index Rate Less Than 5% Limitation for the Year 2003 (N.J.S.A. 40a:4-45.14). Motion made by Mr. Sullivan's honorary freeholder for introduction of this resolution, with Mr. Ware's honorary freeholder seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for introduction of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 18/0. Director Kugler opened the floor to the public for introduction comments with no comments forthcoming. The Public Hearing and adoption is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2003.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
A "Proclamation of Honorary Freeholder" was read and their respective Freeholder mentor presented each Honorary Freeholder with a signed copy.
R.2003-121 Resolution Honoring Florence Ahl on Attaining Her One Hundredth Birthday. Mr. Sullivan's honorary freeholder moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Ware's honorary freeholder seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a hand vote of 18/0. Director Kugler said Ms. Ahl was his eighth grade teacher and would be presenting the resolution at her birthday. He asked the media present to hold publication until the surprise birthday.
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 along the Delaware River, in the Borough of Marcus Hook, Delaware County, PA
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 along Willis Creek, Little Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey
Roberto Rodriguez, Governor’s Representative, Director, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety – letter advising that the application for funding of the Salem County Diversity Partnership Coalition grant has been approved in the amount of $40,000
Timothy J. Touhey, Chairman, State Planning Commission – notice that the proposed State Planning Rules for re-adoption and re-codification with amendments has been approved
Maria T. Usas, Section Supervisor, Fiscal Resources, Grants Management & Review Program, Office of Financial Services, Department of Health & Senior Services – notice of grant award to provide financial support for the provision of a variety of services for senior citizens
Barbara Neary, Acting Assistant Director, Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health Services – letter advising that Mental Health Administrators must be approved by the Division of Mental Health Services together with a copy of section 10:37-3.7 which pertains to the appointment
Robert Grzyb, Director, Office of Finance, Department of Human Services – copy of the revised calendar year 2003 county budget projections
Morris County - resolution opposing pending Senate and Assembly bills amending various provisions of workers compensation statutes
Sussex County – resolution supporting Garden State Preservation Trust Fund monies for Farmland Preservation
Warren County – two resolutions: 1) resolution supporting Senate Bill S-1962 which calls for a reduction in funding for the farmland preservation program and 2) resolution opposing pending Senate and Assembly bills amending various provisions of workers compensation statutes
South Jersey Traffic Safety Alliance – General Membership meeting February 25th preliminary agenda
Maggie Vaughan Mailley, County Alcohol and Drug Services Coordinator – copy of a resignation letter from Frank Vamos who can no longer serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Ray Bolden, Inter-Agency Council – copy of a resignation letter from Kathleen Chance who can no longer serve on the Mental Health Board and recommending Dennis Farmer as her replacement
John B. Cooksey, Sheriff – letter regarding the Document Trust Fund Monies – County Sheriff Five Year Plan
Joanne H. Bell, Chief Finance Officer – copy of the 2002 Interest Earned
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Adjuster’s Office annual report for year 2002
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Annual Report
For the Month of December
Adjuster
Alternative Youth Shelter Juveniles in Detention
Alternative Youth Shelter Expenditure Report & Population Statistics
Weights & Measures
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Inter-Agency Council January 7, 2003 General Membership Minutes & Board Minutes
JJC 2002 Expenditure Report
Mental Health Board January 14, 2003 Agenda
Mental Health Board January 14, 2003 Regular Meeting Report
Community College December 12, 2002 Minutes
Improvement Authority December 17, 2002 Minutes
Pollution Control Financing Authority December 12 & 27, 2002 Minutes
Special Services School District November 19, 2002 Minutes
Utilities Authority 2003 Adopted Budget
Youth Services Commission & Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition December 4, 2003 regular meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Mr. Sullivan's honorary freeholder that the Correspondence, Departmental Reports, and Committee/Commission Minutes be received and filed. Mr. Ware's honorary freeholder seconded his motion, which was carried by a hand vote of 18/0. Director Kugler commented that he would be attending a State farmland preservation meeting Monday, February 10th, on proposed funding rules changes.
Motion was made by Mr. Sullivan's honorary freeholder that the Rules of the Board be temporarily waived for any resolution to be considered this evening, which would require it. Mr. Ware's honorary freeholder seconded his motion. The motion carried by a hand vote of 18/0.
Motion was made by Mr. Sullivan's honorary freeholder that all Bills and Claims, when properly signed and audited, be paid and charged to their respective accounts. Motion was seconded by Mr. Ware's honorary freeholder, which was carried by a hand vote of 18/0.
Director Kugler requested hearing resolutions by Committee with a corresponding block vote except for separate reading of the first resolution of Health & Social Services, Judiciary and Road & Bridges Committees.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE – Kugler, Sullivan, Ware
R.2003-122 Resolution Authorizing Increase of Bid Threshold
R.2003-123 Resolution Creating the Salem County Cooperative Contract Purchasing System
R.2003-124 Emergency Temporary Resolution Prior to Adoption of Budget – County of Salem
R.2003-125 Resolution for Late Introduction of County Budget
R.2003-126 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Check
R.2003-127 Finance resolution Requesting Transfer of Funds
R.2003-128 Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2003-41 Appointing Freeholder Members to the Salem County Pollution Control Financing Authority
R.2003-129 Resolution Creating a Medical Providers of Salem County Advisory Board and Appointing Members
R.2003-130 Resolution Increasing Liability Limits for Auto and General Liability Coverages
Mr. Sullivan's honorary freeholder moved for adoption of these nine resolutions, with Mr. Ware's honorary freeholder seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a vote of 18/0.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE – Sullivan, Kugler, Sparks
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – Sparks, Ware, Bestwick
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE – Bestwick, Sullivan, Bobbitt
R.2003-131 Resolution Approving Signatories for Required Bank Account. Mrs. Bestwick's honorary freeholder moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon's honorary freeholder seconding her motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 18/0.
R.2003-132 Resolution Authorizing Contract for the Administration of the Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse for the Year 2003
R.2003-133 Resolution Authorizing Agreement with the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug abuse for the Grant Administration of the Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse for the Year 2003
R.2003-134 Resolution Appointing a Medical Services Provider for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2003-135 Resolution Appointing a Laboratory Services Provider for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2003-136 Resolution Appointing a Dental Services Provider for Residents of the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2003-137 Resolution Appointing a Medicare/Medicaid Cost Report Provider for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2003-138 Resolution Appointing a Medical Records Consultant for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2003-139 Resolution Authorizes the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders to Enter into a Contract with Healthcare Commons Inc. to Provide Psychiatric Evaluations for Adult Protective Services
R.2003-140 Resolution Appointing a Hospice Care Services Provider for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2003-141 Resolution Authorizing Purchase from New Jersey State Contact Vendor Abbott Laboratories for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2003-142 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Standard Textile through the New Jersey Hospital Association for the Purchase of Various Linen Supplies for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2003-143 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Gulf South Medical Supply through the New Jersey Hospital Association for the Purchase of Various Medical Supplies for the Salem County Nursing Home
Mrs. Bestwick's honorary freeholder moved for adoption of these twelve resolutions, with Mr. Simmermon's honorary freeholder seconding her motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a vote of 18/0.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE – Ware, Simmermon, Sparks,
R.2003-144 Resolution Appointing a Medical Services Provider for the Salem County Correctional Facility. Mr. Ware's honorary freeholder moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Spark's honorary freeholder seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 18/0.
R.2003-145 Resolution Appointing a Laboratory Services Provider for the Salem County Correctional Facility
R.2003-146 Resolution Appointing a Psychological Services Provider for the Salem County Correctional Facility
R.2003-147 Resolution Exercising an Optional Second Contract Year for an Existing Contract with Dentrust Dental International Incorporated for Providing Inmate Dental Care for the Salem County Correctional Facility
R.2003-148 Resolution Appointing a Pharmacy Consultant Services Provider for the Salem County Correctional Facility
Mr. Ware's honorary freeholder moved for adoption of these four resolutions, with Mr. Spark's honorary freeholder seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a vote of 18/0.
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – Simmermon, Kugler, Bobbitt
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE – Bobbitt, Bestwick, Simmermon
R.2003-149 Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Land Use Regulation Permits for Kelly Saw Mill Bridge, County Bridge #1701074 Alloway Township. Mr. Bobbitt's honorary freeholder moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Simmermon's honorary freeholder seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a vote of 18/0.
R.2003-150 Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1 – Professional Services Agreement for the Design of Kelly Saw Mill Bridge, County Bridge #1701074 in Alloway Township for the County of Salem
R.2003-151 Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Land Use Regulation Permits for Hancock’s Bridge, County #1701300 Lower Alloways Creek Township
R.2003-152 Resolution to Approve Application for Motorist Solicitation Pursuant to Resolution No. 98-115
R.2003-153 Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for State Aid to Counties under the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2003
R.2003-154 Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for State Aid to Counties under the New Jersey transportation Trust Fund
Mr. Bobbitt's honorary freeholder moved for adoption of these five resolutions, with Mr. Simmermon's honorary freeholder seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a vote of 18/0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no Freeholder comments.
NEW BUSINESS
Director Kugler introduced Ron Rukenstein, Planning Board Director, who gave a presentation. Mr. Rukenstein spoke on office activities including applications, grants, and technical assistance to municipalities. He said the office coordinates with the State Planning Office and showed a Salem County map indicating the growth corridor containing the Riverwalk project and Gateway and Delaware River Bay Authority (DRBA) business parks. Director Kugler thanked Mr. Rukenstein and said that all County departments will be giving presentations in the future.
PUBLIC COMMENT Glen Donelson, Salem County School to Careers Initiative, thanked the Freeholder Board for hosting Tuesday's shadow day and this evening's recognition of honorary freeholder shadows.
Alan Muller of Green Delaware provided a handout and spoke of Motiva, a Delaware oil refinery, proposing to substantially increase its sulfur and toxic effluents in the Delaware River. He said that 600,000 pounds of sulfur dioxide would be dumped daily by not using atmospheric based regenerative scrubbers. Mr. Tom Whitehead, formerly of Pennsville, supported Mr. Muller's claims. Director Kugler said he remembered Mr. Muller from previous public debate on building a Pennsville boiler. Director Kugler said he would review Mr. Muller's claims.
CLOSED SESSION Not requested.
MOTION TO ADJOURN Mr. Sullivan's honorary freeholder moved for adjournment of the meeting, with Mr. Ware's honorary freeholder seconding his motion. With the motion properly moved and seconded, the meeting adjourned 8:13 PM.