SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
MAY 16, 2001 MEETING MINUTES
At 4:10 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: Lee R. Ware, Michael H. Facemyer, R. Benjamin Simmermon, Jr., John A. Kugler, Susan A. Bestwick and C. David Sparks, Jr. Mr. Sullivan was unable to make connection via speakerphone. 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 6/0.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
R.2001-237 Resolution Honoring Donald Ayars as Recipient of the Vocational-Technical Partners Scholarship Award. 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 6/0.
R.2001-238 Resolution Honoring Walter Zaluske as Recipient of the Vocational-Technical Partners Scholarship Award. 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 6/0.
R.2001-239 Resolution Honoring Joseph Hanby as Vo-Tech Alumnus of the Year. 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 6/0.
R.2001-240 Resolution Honoring Agnes-Marie Garner as a Gold Award Recipient. 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 6/0.
R.2001-241 Resolution Honoring E. Tess Rosenberger as a Gold Award Recipient. 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 6/0.
CORRESPONDENCE
GENERAL
Pippa Woods, Assistant Commissioner, Planning, Research & Local Government Services, Department of Transportation letter in response to the Board supporting the naming of the new bridge to be built over the Salem River as the "Salem County Veterans Memorial Bridge"
Robert L. Callegari, Chief, Planning Division, Philadelphia District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers copy of the Great Egg Harbor Inlet to Townsends Inlet, Draft Feasibility Report and Integrated Environmental Impact Statement, which address the need for hurricane and storm damage reduction measures
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 on the east side of Bass River, in Bass River Township, Burlington County to perform dredging, by mechanical means, and construct structures (piers, travel lifts) and a bulkhead in an existing boat basin
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 Yacht Club of Sea Isle City, Sea Isle City, New Jersey for reconstruction, reconfiguration, and expansion of an existing commercial marina
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 Henlopen Acres, Lewes and Rehoboth Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware to construct a 24 x 4 pier with a 25 x 5 dock in the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal and install 100 linear feet of stone rip-rap
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 2-16th Street South, along Bay Shore Avenue, Brigantine, Atlantic County, New Jersey to construct and install a six feet wide by one hundred thirty seven feet long fixed wooden pier, with an eight feet wide by thirty feet long "L", and a five feet wide by twenty five feet long floating dock and associated three feet wide ramp
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 existing South Jersey Marina within Cape Island Creek, Lower Township, Cape May County, NJ to maintain an existing pressure treated CCA lumber 85 feet long by 5 feet wide floating dock placed into service and to hydraulically dredge approximately 1.19 acres to a depth of 9 feet below mean low water
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 Bayshore Avenue, in the City of Brigantine, Atlantic County, to construct a recreational fixed pier and floating dock along Bonita Tideway that would involve the construction of a 105 long by 6 wide pier extending from the existing bulkhead at mean high water and crossing between 10 and 15 of tidal wetlands
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 Capy May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, North Cape May, Lower Township, County May County to continue maintenance dredging from within the Cape May Canal to provide for the safe navigational operations of the ferry vessels
Col. Peter J. OHagan, Director, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety letter indicating that the Salem County Vehicular Homicide grant has been increased by $3,000 for a total amount of $74,140
Marlene A. Verniero, Director, Office of Waiver and Program Administration, Department of Health and Senior Services letter advising that the Salem County care coordination plan has been reviewed and found to meet the requirements of Attachment C and that funding is being provided that supports the Countys care coordination activities until the end of this calendar year
Dorothy P. Guzzo, Administrator, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks & Forestry, Historic Preservation Office letter advising that the James and Mary Lawson House in Woodstown Borough was entered onto the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 2000
Dave Rollison, Warner & company copy of the Salem County Improvement Authority Budget from July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002
Patricia M. Sheats, Administsrative Assistant, PSEG copy of the PSEG Nuclear Outlook
Jeffrey A. Warsh, Executive Director, NJ Transit copy of the April monthly report
Joyce Miller, Program Administrator, Triad copy of the May progress report
South Jersey RC&D Council, Inc. copy of the Resource Conservation and Development Council Self-Assessment Report 1999
New Jersey Community Action Association copy of the Annual Statewide Conference schedule
U.S. Department of Agriculture copy of the Farm Service Agency/Natural Resources Conservation Service/Rural Development Service Center Newsletter
Salem County School-to-Careers Initiative copy of the Steering Committee Minutes
Salem Main Street copy of the Standing Together Newsletter of Salem Main Street
Ben Ford, Chairman, City of Salem Planning Board Public Notice advising of a public hearing on a proposed redevelopment area designation on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 7:00 PM
Bergen County resolution supporting Senate Bill S-2220 approving Judicial & Prosecutorial Construction Assistance Act
Gloucester County 3 resolutions: 1) resolution supporting Assembly Bill 2580 requiring consent of governing bodies prior to governmentally owned property being considered for inclusion in New Jersey Register of Historic Places; 2) resolution supporting Senate Bill No. 2220 concerning the construction and financing of county judicial and prosecutorial facilities, revising various statutes and supplementing Title 2B of the New Jersey Statutes; and 3) resolution calling for the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Peter G. Verniero, or, in the alternative, for the General Assembly to consider the presentment of articles of impeachment to the New Jersey State Senate
Mercer County resolution supporting Assembly Bill 3236 which appropriates $6 million to DHS for social services for the homeless grant program and $2 million to DMAVA to assist homeless veterans
Sussex County 2 resolutions: 1) resolutions supporting enactment of Senate Bill S-2220 "Judicial and Prosecutorial Facilities Construction and Assistance Act" with suggested revision and 2) resolution requesting the State Legislature amend N.J.S.A. 40:14B-4, the statute which establishes the membership of county utility authorities to allow counties to increase or decrease the membership of its utility authorities
Warren County resolution supporting and endorsing Senate Bill No. 2220 and SCR105 providing 50% Debt Service Payment by the State of New Jersey for Judicial and Prosecutorial Facilities
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
For the month of April
Emergency Services
Weights & Measures
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Office for the Disabled Advisory Board May 15th Agenda
Improvement Authority February 5th Reorganization Meeting Minutes
Inter-Agency Council May 1st General Membership Minutes & Board Minutes
Library Commission April 18th Minutes
Special Services Board of Education April 17th Minutes
Youth Services Commission and Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition May 2nd Regular Meeting Agenda
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 6/0.
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 6/0.
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 6/0.
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 6/0.
Director Sparks requested reading of resolutions by block in committee.
R.2001-242 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Checks
R.2001-243 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Check
R.2001-244 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Check
R.2001-245 Finance Resolution Cancellation of Check
R.2001-246 Resolution Exercising an Optional Second Contract Year for an Existing Contract with Standard Maintenance Supply Company for Providing Coarse Paper Products (Section II) and Sanitary Supply Specialties for Providing Janitorial Supplies (Section I) for the Salem County Cooperative Pricing System, System Identifier Number 75-SCCPS
R.2001-247 Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract to South Jersey Energy Company for Supply and Delivery of Natural Gas for the County of Salem and Participating Members of the Salem County Cooperative Pricing System Identifier #75-SCCPS
R.2001-248 Resolution Amending 2001 Temporary Budget County of Salem.
R.2001-249 Emergency Temporary Resolution Prior to Adoption of Budget County of Salem. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of these eight resolutions, with Mr. Facemyer seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a hand vote of 6/0.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Facemyer, Ware, Sullivan
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Bestwick, Sullivan, Sparks
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Sullivan, Bestwick, Simmermon
R.2001-250 Resolution Authorizing Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board to Sign Application for Health Services Grant for Early Intervention Services and the Special Child Health Services/Case Management Unit. Mrs. Bestwick moved for adoption of these two resolutions, with Mr. Simmermon seconding her motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a hand vote of 6/0.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Ware, Simmermon, Kugler
R.2001-251 Resolution Authorizing Change Order #01 to the Purchase of One 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Four Door Sedan with Police Package for the Prosecutors Office and Amendment to Resolution 2001-78.
R.2001-252 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Providing Foodservice and Foodservice Management for the Salem County Correctional Facility. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of these two resolutions, with Mr. Simmermon seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a hand vote of 6/0.
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Kugler, Ware, Sparks
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE Simmermon, Bestwick, Facemyer
R.2001-253 Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Federal Aid to Counties for South Broad Street, County Road #607
R.2001-254 Resolution Prohibiting Parking Along Certain Sections of Swedesboro Road, County Road #666 in Upper Pittsgrove Township, County of Salem
R.2001-255 Resolution Objecting to the Elimination of Turning Movements Griffith Street, County Road #657
R.2001-256 Resolution Authorizing Purchase from New Jersey State Contract Vendor "Richard E. Pierson Construction Company, Inc." for the Salem County Road and Bridge Department
R.2001-257 Resolution Authorizing Purchasing from New Jersey State Contract Vendor "South State, Inc." for the Salem County Road and Bridge Department
R.2001-258 Resolution Awarding a Contract for Removal of Damaged Guide Rail and Installation of Guide Rail at Various Locations in the Count of Salem
R.2001-259 Resolution Awarding Two (2) Contracts for Furnishing and Delivering Stone Mix Bituminous Paving Material and UPM High Performance Patching Material
R.2001-260 Resolution Amending Resolution No. 97-322 Adopting the Alcohol and Drug Testing Policy and Procedure Covering Safety Sensitive Transportation Employees and Supervisors for the County of Salem. Mr. Simmermon moved for adoption of these 8 resolutions, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a hand vote of 6/0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - There were no Freeholder comments.
NEW BUSINESS - There were no Freeholder comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT - There were no public comments.
R.2001-261 INTRODUCTION OF THE 2001 SALEM COUNTY BUDGET Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of this resolution, with Mr. Facemyer seconding his motion. Mr. Sparks commented that he was aware that the municipal and school tax burdens were high and that all Freeholders worked together to form the budget. He said that the budget had begun as a 14-cent increase and had been wrestled budget line by budget line to reduce. He continued that the Board lastly turned to reducing the budget by the reduction of employees. He thanked all Freeholders for their efforts. He thanked the CFO for realistic projections and details resulting in a 2.9-cent increase. Freeholder Facemyer thanked the minority party for, "doing their homework", and that their cooperation is noted and appreciated. Mr. Ware thanked Mr. Facemyer. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a voice vote of 6/0 with Mr. Sullivan being absent.
CLOSED SESSION
R.2001-262 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 4:40 P.M., with Mr. Facemyer seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried a hand vote of 6/0.
The Freeholder Board reconvened the Public Session at 5:45 P.M.
R.2001-263 Resolution Consulting a Consultant to Perform Dam Inspection Reports. 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 6/0.
R.2001-264 Resolution Authorizing the Director of the Board to Enter Into "Second Amendment to the County Agreement" on Behalf of the County of Salem By and Between The County of Salem and Public Service new Millennium Economic Development Fund, LLC.
R.2001-265 Resolution Authorizing the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders To Sign A Certain Document Which Amends A Certain Purchase Agreement Between Public Service New Millennium Economic Development Fund, LLC and BSB Associates, Date May __, 2001. Mr. Kugler moved for adoption of these two resolutions, with Mr. Facemyer seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolutions carried a hand vote of 6/0.
MOTION TO ADJOURN - Motion was made by Mr. Simmermon to adjourn the meeting, with Mrs. Bestwick seconding. There being no questions on the motion, all Freeholders rose for a 6/0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 P.M.
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Rita Shade Simpson, Clerk of the Board/Administrator