SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
JUNE 6, 2001 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
At 07:33 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.
R.2001-266 PUBLIC HEARING 2001 SALEM COUNTY BUDGET Director Sparks opened the hearing for the public. No public commented. Mr. Kugler moved to close the public hearing with Mr. Facemyer seconding. On roll call the motion carried with a hand vote of 7/0. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of the 2001 Salem County budget with Mr. Facemyer seconding his motion. Freeholders Sullivan, Facemyer, Ware, Sparks, Kugler and Bestwick gave comments. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing adoption resolution carried a voice vote of Facemyer, Simmermon, Kugler, Bestwick, Sparks for and Sullivan, Ware against.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS - There were no special recognitions.
CORRESPONDENCE - There was no correspondence.
GENERAL
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE Sparks, Kugler, Facemyer
R.2001-267 Resolution in Support of Salem County Being the Site of the Farmer-Owned Ethanol Plant. 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
R.2001-268 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Checks. 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
R.2000-535 Amendment "C" Amendment to Resolution #2000-535 to Establish Job Classification Titles and Salaries. 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
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Facemyer, Ware, Sullivan
R.2001-269 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract with the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs in the Amount of Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars for the Provision of Transportation Services for Veterans for the Period July 1, 2001 through Jun 30, 2002. 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 hand vote of 7/0
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Bestwick, Sullivan, Sparks
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Sullivan, Bestwick, Simmermon
R.2001-270 Resolution Approving Participation with the State of New Jersey in a Juvenile Justice Commission Program. 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.
R.2001-271 Resolution Authorizing the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders to Enter into a Contract with Special Care of New Jersey, 2375 Delsea Drive, P.O. Box 374, Franklinville, NJ 08322. 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.
R.2001-272 Resolution to Amend Resolution #2001-98 for a Contract with Gloria Marks, MSW to Provide Care Coordination. Mr. Sullivan moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. Mrs. Bestwick commented that the contract was a fully funded grant position. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a hand vote of 7/0.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Ware, Simmermon, Kugler
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Kugler, Ware, Sparks
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE Simmermon, Bestwick, Facemyer
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - There was no Freeholder comments.
NEW BUSINESS - Mr. Simmermon presented information on support of state agricultural appropriations. Mr. Simmermon asked for preparation of a support resolution for future consideration.
Mr. Kugler spoke of support for an ethanol plant in Salem County.
PUBLIC COMMENT- Mr. Dan Cruice spoke about his concerns of ethanol as a partial fuel replacement.
Ms. Rose Smith of Pennsville spoke of drainage problems in her neighborhood and that Bill Holmes of the Engineers Office was very helpful. She said she was concerned about taxes and County personnel issues. Finally, she inquired about a possibly underused Nursing Home van.
Mr. Dan Cruice said COBRA costs were high for those County employees being laid off.
Mr. John Smith of the Road Department said they were undermanned/overworked.
CLOSED SESSION - No motion was made.
MOTION TO ADJOURN 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 08:00 P.M.
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Rita Shade Simpson, Clerk of the Board/Administrator