SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
JANUARY 17, 2001 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
At 07:31 P.M. Director C. David Sparks, Jr. opened the meeting and stated that the meeting was in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The Pledge of Allegiance followed a moment of silence.
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 last regular meeting be dispensed with and that the Minutes be received, approved and recorded in the Minute Book. Mr. Facemyer seconded his motion, which was carried by a hand vote of 7/0.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
R.2001-62 Resolution Honoring Daretown Boy Court Troop 60 Boy Scouts of America. Motion made by Mr. Kugler for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Facemyer seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a hand vote of 7/0.
Proclamation in Tribute to Martha E. Bothwell Upon Her One-Hundredth Birthday was read.
CORRESPONDENCE
GENERAL
Stanley LaBruna, Vice President, Environment, Health & Safety, PSEG copy of PSEGs 1999 Environmental Program Report
Robert C. Shinn, Jr., Commissioner Department of Environmental Protection letter indicating that the Clean Communities Grant Program will continue to provide funding for litter control programs in 2001
William E. Anderson, Manager, Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations, Department of Transportation letter regarding handicapped parking along Route NJ 49 City of Salem
Jeffrey J. Pantazes, Manager EEP, PSEG copy of the PSEG Estuary Enhancement Program Reference Guide
Patricia M. Sheats, Administrative Assistant, PSEG copy of the Holiday Edition of the PSEG Nuclear LLC, a copy of the Nuclear Outlook Volume 3, Issue 1, and a copy of the PSEG Nuclear Outlook Volume 3, Issue 2
Gary W. Stuhltrager, Assemblyman, District 3 letter indicating receipt of our resolution regarding Assembly Bill 2861, which appropriates $10 million for the development of state and county mosquito control plans
Mark J. Ferrante, Director, Office of Program Development & Prevention Services, Juvenile Justice Commission letter indicating approval of application for a $177,793 grant under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974
Robert Grzyb, Director, Office of Finance, Department of Human Services copy of the revised charts detailing the New Jersey Department of Human Services Calendar Year 2001 estimates of the Counties revenues and expenditures related to costs for the Division of Mental Health Services
Dorothy P. Guzzo, Administrator, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks & Forestry, Historic Preservation Office letter advising that the James & Mary Lawson House in Woodstown has been entered onto the New Jersey Register of Historic Places
Joyce Miller, Program Administrator, Triad Assoc. January 8th Progress Report
Jeffrey A. Warsh, Executive Director, NJ Transit December monthly report
U.S. Department of Agriculture copy of the Service Center Newsletter
New Jersey Office of State Planning copy of the Year in Review Fiscal Years 1999 & 2000 Annual Report
Morris County resolution strongly supporting the Pension Cost Stabilization Act, S-1961, which would provide New Jersey property owners with tax relief through the reduction of 2001 municipal costs
Oldmans Township resolution formally requesting the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders to designate portions of Pointers-Auburn Road, also known as County Road No. 646, and Pennsville-Auburn Road, County Road No. 551, as no-parking zones
Linda DuBois letter of resignation as a member of the Commission on Women due to her elected position commitments
Kay Cawman George letter of resignation from the Citizens Advisory Committee on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
Joanne H. Bell, Chief Finance Officer copy of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the County of Salem and the Woodstown National Bank, which addresses payment of payroll fees generated by the County and interest rates for the year 2001
Joanne H. Bell, Chief Finance Officer copy of information regarding interest earned on deposits and investments for Salem County during 2000
Sherri Hinchman, Assistant Executive Director, Office on Aging copy of Harry Pools resignation letter from the Transportation Advisory Council for Casino Revenues
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
For the month of November
Health Department
For the month of December
Adjuster & Adjusters Annual Report
Emergency Services
Fire Marshal & Deputies
Weights & Measures
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Advisory Committee on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse December 14th Minutes and January 11th Agenda
Advisory Council Office on Aging October 17th Agenda, Minutes and 2001 meeting schedule
Office of the Disabled Advisory Board December 12th Minutes and January 16th 2001 Agenda
Cultural & Heritage Commission January 18th Agenda
Economic Development December Activity Report
Inter-Agency Council January 2, 2001 General Membership Minutes, Board Minutes & Committee Membership List
Library Commission December 13th Minutes
Mental Health Board October 18th Meeting Report & January 10th, 2001 Agenda
Office on Aging 2001 schedule of Provider Meetings
RC&D Council, Inc. January 17th 2001 meeting notice
Salem Community College Board of Trustees November 16, 2000 minutes
School-To-Careers Initiative Steering Committee November 30th Minutes
South Jersey Transportation Authority January 10th Agenda
Commission on Women December 14th Minutes
Youth Services Commission & Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition December 6th Minutes
Youth Services Commission monthly reports for July 2000 through December 2000
Motion was made by Mr. Kugler that the Correspondence, Departmental Reports, and Committee/Commission Minutes be received and filed. Mr. Facemyer 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. Facemyer 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, Facemyer
Motion was made by Mr. Kugler that all Bills and Claims, when properly signed and audited, be paid and charged to their respective accounts. Motion was seconded by Mr. Facemyer, which was carried by hand vote of 7/0.
Motion was made by Mr. Kugler that the Treasurers Report be received and filed, subject to audit, and that a copy be made available to the public, upon request, for its review. Mr. Facemyer seconded his motion, which was carried by hand vote of 7/0.
R.2001-63 Resolution Supporting PSEG Application for Renewal of Water Discharge Permit for Salem Generating Station.
R.2001-64 Resolution for Late Introduction of County Budget.
R.2001-65 Resolution Amending 2001 Temporary Budget County of Salem.
R.2001-66 Finance Resolution Requesting Transfer of Funds.
Mr. Kugler 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.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Facemyer, Ware, Sullivan
R.2001-67 Resolution Authorizing a Lease of Approximately Six Acres of Land to the Salem County Radio Control Model Airplane Club.
R.2001-68 Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Survey Services to Provide Surveys Under the 2000 Farmland Preservation Program.
Mr. Facemyer 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.
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Bestwick, Sullivan, Sparks
R.2001-69 Resolution for the Appointment of a Member to the Salem County Community College Board of Trustees. Mrs. Bestwick moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Sullivan seconding her motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a hand vote of 7/0.
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Sullivan, Bestwick, Simmermon
R.2001-70 Resolution Authorizing Contract for the Administration of the Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse for the Year 2001
R.2001-71 Resolution Amending Term and Reappointment of a Member to the Salem County Board of Social Services
R.2001-72 Resolution Appointing a Hospice Care Services Provider for the Salem County Nursing Home
R.2001-73 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement Between New Jersey Transit and the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders for Funding of the Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Act
R.2001-74 Resolution for the Appointment of a Member to the Salem County Transportation Advisory Council for Casino Revenues
R.2001-75 Resolution for the Appointment of Members to the Salem County Citizens Advisory Committee on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
Mr. Sullivan 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.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Ware, Simmermon, Kugler
R.2001-76 Resolution Exercising an Optional Second Contract Year for an Existing Contract with Dentrust Dental Incorporated for Providing Inmate Dental Care for the Salem County Correctional Facility
R.2001-77 Resolution Appointing a Pharmacy Consultant Services Provider for the Salem County Correctional Facility
R.2001-78 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Four Door Sedan with Police Package for the Prosecutors Office
R.2001-79 Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Authorizing the Creation of an Additional Assistant Prosecutor Position and Authorization to the County Prosecutor for Filling Same
R.2001-80 Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Authorizing the Creation of an Additional Clerical Position for Victim/Witness Advocacy and Authorization to the County Prosecutor for Filling Same
R.2001-81 Resolution Entering into Inter-Local Services Agreement with Burlington County for Beds at the Burlington County Juvenile Detention Center
R.2001-82 Resolution Entering into Inter-Local Services Agreement with Cumberland County for Beds at the Cumberland Juvenile Detention Center
R.2001-83 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing Off-Site Commissary Services for the Salem County Correctional Facility
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.2001-84 Resolution for the Re-Appointment of a Member to the Salem County Utilities Authority
R.2001-85 Resolution for the Re-Appointment of a Member to the Salem County Utilities Authority
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.2001-86 Resolution to Approve Application for Motorist Solicitation Pursuant to Resolution No. 98-115. 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 hand vote of 7/0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no Freeholder comments.
NEW BUSINESS There were no Freeholder comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public portion.
CLOSED SESSION
R.2001-87 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 7:47 P.M., with Mr. Facemyer seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a hand vote of 7/0.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
The Freeholder Board reconvened the Public Session at 8:41 P.M. Motion was made by Mr. Kugler to adjourn the meeting, with Mr. Facemyer seconding. There being no questions on the motion, all Freeholders rose for a 7/0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:42 P.M.
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RITA SHADE SIMPSON, Clerk of the Board/Administrator