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.

2003 Agenda Index