SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
MAY 21, 2003 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
Adequate notice pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act has been given of this meeting.
By forwarding notice thereof to Today’s Sunbeam and Elmer Times Co.
By posting notice thereof on the bulletin board in the Salem County Court House; and
By filing notice thereof in the Office of the Salem County Clerk and the Clerk of the Board all having been done at least 48 hours in advance.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING – 2003 SALEM COUNTY BUDGET
Motion to open Public Hearing on Amendment
Motion to close Public Hearing on Amendment
Motion to adopt 2003 Budget
Roll Call Vote on 2003 Budget
GUEST SPEAKER
Herb Roeschke, Department of Health
MINUTES: Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the May 7, 2003 meeting. Minutes are to be received, approved and recorded in the Minute Book.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Proclamation – Mental Health Awareness Month
1. Resolution Honoring Joanie Rush as a Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
2. Resolution Honoring Katie Baum as a Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
3. Resolution Honoring Emily Fredrick as a Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
4. Resolution Honoring Lori Mosher as a Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
5. Resolution Honoring Nina Sharp as a Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
6. Resolution Honoring Erin Carney as a Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
7. Resolution Honoring Linda Garner as a Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
8. Resolution Honoring Jenni Iacovone as a Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
9. Resolution Honoring Lindsay Nestor as a Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
10. Resolution Honoring Kate Wesolek as a Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient
11. Resolution Honoring Chris R. Rehmann as Recipient of the Distinguished Engineer of the Year Award
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 Beach Thorofare, Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey
Irwin Garskof, Chief, Pennsylvania Permit Section, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Public Notice announcing modifications to the Pennsylvania State Programmatic General Permit-2
Thomas J. Prettyman, Supervisor, Traffic Investigation Regulations – notice that the Traffic Regulation Order regarding the speed limit along Route NJ 45 in Mannington Township was approved by the Commissioner of Transportation
Stephen G. Moy, Manager, District 4 Local Aid, Department of Transportation – notice of the Fiscal Year 2003 County Aid portion of the Annual Transportation Program has been approved
George D. Warrington, Executive Director, NJ Transit Corporation – notice of Public Hearing to gather information and receive comments concerning programs developed pursuant to the Senior Citizen and Resident Transportation Assistance Act
James A. Crawford, Executive Director, South Jersey Transportation Authority – copy of May 20th meeting agenda
Morris County – resolution opposing Assembly Bill No. A-3514 which reduces funding for the farmland preservation program
Union County – resolution supporting New Jersey Assembly Bill 2753 and New Jersey Senate Bill 1924 requiring proper burial of those killed at the World Trade Center
Patricia D. Knobloch, Consultant, Cultural & Heritage Commission – letter of information clarifying the budget revision approved by the NJ State Council on the Arts
Barbara L. Uhland, CTA, County Tax Administrator – notice of officers for the 2003-2004 year
Pennsville Township – 2 resolutions: 1) resolution requesting the County of Salem install a stop sign at the intersection of Old Fort Mott Road and Lighthouse Road; and 2) resolution supporting the creation of a quality care improvement fund used to promote quality care for New Jersey nursing home residents
Daniel J. Petrin – letter of resignation as a member of the Cultural & Heritage Commission due to employment relocation
Marie Houchin, Carney’s Point resident – letter of thanks for the Bookmobile funding and senior transportation services
Jessie Stendeff, Carney’s Point resident – letter of thanks for the Bookmobile funding
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
For the Month of March
Nursing Home
For the Month of April
Adjuster
Alternative Youth Shelter – Juveniles in Detention
Economic Development
Emergency Services
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Advisory Council May 8th Minutes and June 12th Agenda
Community College Board of Trustees March 13th and April 10th Minutes
Inter-Agency Council May 6th General Membership and Board Minutes
Library Commission April 16th Minutes
Pollution Control Financing Authority January 7th and March 10th Minutes
Safety Committee May 12th special meeting minutes
School-to-Careers Initiative March 27th Minutes
Special Services Board of Education
WIB March 26th Minutes
Commission on Women April 8th Minutes
WAIVER OF THE RULES
PAYMENT OF BILLS & CLAIMS
TREASURERS REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE – Kugler, Sullivan, Ware
12. Finance Resolution Cancellation of Check
13. Resolution Designating Public Agency Compliance Officer for the County of Salem
14. Resolution Expressing Support of Assembly Bill No. A3326 and Senate Bill No. S2323 Regarding the New Jersey Freedom to Fish Act
15. Resolution Authorizing Application for Funding of a Recreation Program for 2004 through the Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities Grant under the Arc of Salem County (tabled at last meeting)
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE – Sullivan, Kugler, Sparks
16. Resolution in Support of Complete Restoration of Funds in the FY2004 State budget for the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the New Jersey Historical Commission and the New Jersey Cultural Trust
17. Resolution for the Appointment of a Member to the Cultural & Heritage Commission (James Waddington) (Waiver Required)
18. Resolution Permitting the County of Salem to Temporarily Use a Portion of One New Market Street as a Salem County Visitors Center (Waiver Required)
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – Sparks, Ware, Bestwick
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE – Bestwick, Sullivan, Bobbitt
19. 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
20. Resolution Authorizing Contract for the Administration of the Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse for the Year 2003
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE – Ware, Simmermon, Sparks,
21. Resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Authorizing Grant Application to the State of New Jersey Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor for the Prosecutor’s Office Insurance Fraud Reimbursement Program
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – Simmermon, Kugler, Bobbitt
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE – Bobbitt, Bestwick, Simmermon
22. Resolution Approving Change Order No. 2-Final Resurfacing of Elm Street, County Road #602 and South Main Street, County Road #672 in the Borough of Woodstown for the County of Salem
23. Resolution Restricting Parking Along Certain Sections of Olivet Road, County Road #690 Township of Pittsgrove, County of Salem
24. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the Resurfacing of South Broad Street, County Road #607 and Fort Mott Road, County Road #630 for the County of Salem
25. Resolution Authorizing the Amendment of Bridge Funding Applications under the New Jersey Department of Transportation
27. Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Rehabilitation of Hancock’s Bridge over Alloways Creek, County Bridge #1701300, County Route #658, Lower Alloways Creek Township, Salem County, New Jersey
28. Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1-Furnishing and Delivering Stone Mix Bituminous Paving Material to the County of Salem
29. Resolution Authorizing Purchase from New Jersey State Contract Vendor "Richard E. Pierson Construction Company, Inc." for the Salem County Road and Bridge Department
30. Resolution Approving an Inter Local Government Services Agreement Inspection of Cobbs Mill Pond Dam
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION (may not be required)
31. Resolution Authorizing the Exclusion of the Public from a Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Salem
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Next Meeting Date – Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 7:30 PM in the Freeholder Meeting Room located on the first floor of the Salem County Court House.