SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
JANUARY 21, 2004 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

MINUTES: Dispense with the reading of the minutes of December 29, 2003 Close Out, January 2, 2004 Reorganization, January 2, 2004 Regular meeting and January 7, 2004 Special meeting. Minutes be received, approved and recorded in the Minute Book.

WAIVER OF THE RULES

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

CORRESPONDENCE

GENERAL

Ms. Elaine A. Morgan, Sussex County Clerk of the Board - Resolution reappointing William Joseph as the official Town Crier for the County of Sussex for 2004.

Ms. Denise Williams, Calvary Community Development Corp – Hosting it’s third black tie (optional) Community Awards Banquet on Saturday, 2/28/2004 at 5:00 PM at the Woodbury Country Club.

Ms. Constance S. Garton, Township Clerk of Pittsgrove – Inquiring about the status of improvements at the intersection of Six Points.

Mr. James S. Gray, Clerk of the Board for Monmouth County – Resolution opposing State Assembly Bill A3773 to Control and Regulate Home Care Health and Personal Care Assistant Services.

Ms. Dorothy P. Guzzo, Administrator, NJ Department of Environmental Protection – Alloway Creek Friends Meeting House was entered onto the NJ Register of Historic Places on October 28, 2003.

Ms. Dorothy P. Guzzo, Administrator, NJ Department of Environmental Protection – Continuing Consultation comments of Protection of Historic Properties located at Route 40, Section (4) Mileposts 16.5 to 20.3 in the Township of Upper Pittsgrove and the Borough of Elmer.

Mr. James Crawford, SJ Transportation Authority – Agenda for Meeting of January 13, 2004, held at Farley Administration Building in Elwood, NJ.

Ms. Doreen Klinger, Municipal Clerk for Borough of Hamburg, NJ – Resolution urging the Governor and NJ Legislature to investigate the concept of the"NJ Smart Homestead Rebate Act" and to reform the inequitable property tax system used to fund schools in New Jersey.

Mr. Frank J. Cianfrani, Chief of Regulatory Branch, US Army Corp of Engineers – Application for a permit to repair and maintain an existing dike at Mason’s Point, Abbott Farm Rd., Elsinboro Township.

Dr. John Amrien, MD – A Letter of Resignation as Medical Director of the Salem County Nursing Home effective January 15, 2004.

Maria T. Usas – State of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services – Notice of Grant Award – Comprehensive Alcoholism/Drug Abuse 04-539-ADA-C0. The project provides $260,476 for Subcontracted Services and Salaries. The County match totals $18,871.

Salem County Transit Community Bus Service – Audit Report for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2003 and 2002.

Joanne Bell, Treasurer, Salem County – Providing Information Regarding Interest Earned on Deposits and Investments for Salem County during 2003.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

For the Month of November, 2003:

Salem County Nursing Home

For the Month of December, 2003:

Alternative Youth Shelter

Veteran’s Service Office

Surrogate’s Office

SC Weights & Measures

Salem County Adjuster’s Report

Salem County Engineer’s Office

Emergency Management

Cumberland/Salem Workforce Investment Board (WIB)

COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES

Salem County Association of Local Government Minutes – Next Meeting to be held on January 22, 2004 – 7pm - Sakima Club, Route 130, Carney’s Point.

Salem County Board of Social Services Reorganization Meeting Announcement, January 16, 2004.

Pollution Control Financing Authority for December, 2003

Human Services Advisory Council of Salem County

Salem County Mental Health Board

PAYMENT OF BILLS & CLAIMS

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE – Sullivan, Ware, Bobbitt

R.2004-63. Resolution Awarding a Contract to Snip Internet & Communications Providing Internet Services for the County of Salem.

R.2004-64 Resolution Authorizing the Salem County Purchasing Agent to Purchase Materials, Supplies and Equipment for the County of Salem through NJ State Contracts.

R.2004-65. Finance Resolution Requesting Transfer of Funds

R.2004-66 Finance Resolution Approving Signatories for Bank Accounts

R.2004-67 Finance Resolution Amending 2004 Salem County Temporary Budget

R.2004-68 Resolution Authorizing Settlement Authority for Minor Liability Claims (Inservco Insurance Services, Inc.) (Waiver Required)

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE – Sparks, Sullivan, Simmermon

R.2004-69 Resolution Appointing Telephone Management Associates, Inc. as a Telecommunications Consultant for the County of Salem.

R.2004-70 Resolution Issuing Change Order Number One to the Contract for Alper Industries to Install a New Roof for the SC Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Shop.

COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – Simmermon, Bestwick, Timberman

HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE – Bestwick, Timberman, Ware

R.2004-71 Resolution Authorizing Contract to Nat’l Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence to provide Management Services.

R.2004-72 Resolution Awarding Contract to Northeast Treatment Center providing Various Services for Salem County Alcohol and Drug Services Office.

R.2004-73 Resolution Awarding Contract to Maryville, Inc. providing Various Services for Salem County Alcohol and Drug Services Office.

R.2004-74. Resolution Awarding Contract to Health Care Commons providing Various Services for Salem County Alcohol and Drug Services Office.

R.2004-75 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Sysco Food Service through the NJ Hospital Association for the Purchase of Perishable and Non-Perishable Food Items, Equipment and Small Wares for the SC Nursing Home.

R.2004-76 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Gulf South Medical Supply through the NJ Hospital Association for the Purchase of Various Medical Supplies for the SC Nursing Home.

R.2004-77 Resolution Appointing a Laboratory Services Provider for the SC Nursing Home. (Memorial Hospital of Salem County)

R.2004-78 Resolution Appointing a Medical Services Provider for the SC Nursing Home. (Memorial Hospital of Salem County)

R.2004-79 Resolution Authorizing Purchase from NJ State Contract Vendor Abbott Laboratories, Inc. for the SC Nursing Home.

R.2004-80 Resolution Appointing a Pharmacy Consultant Services Provider for the SC Nursing Home. (Certified Consultant Pharmacists, Inc.)

R.2004-81 Resolution Appointing a Medical Records Consultant for the SC Nursing Home. (Nancie K. Martin, R.R.A)

R.2004-82 Resolution Appointing a Hospice Care Services Provider for the SC Nursing Home. (Hospice of Salem County)

R.2004-83 Resolution Appointing a Medicare/Medicaid Cost Report Provider for the SC Nursing Home. (Hubco Healthcare Group)

R.2004-84 Resolution Awarding a Contract to Maryville, Inc. Providing Various Services for the SC Alcohol and Drug Services Office.

R.2004-85 Resolution Awarding a Contract to Palumbo’s Med-Rite Pharmacy for Pharmaceutical Services for the Salem County Nursing Home.

R.2004-86. Resolution Appointing an Administrative Services Provider for the Salem County Nursing Home. (Complete Healthcare Resources)

R.2004-87 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement Between the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders and B. R. Williams, Inc. for the Provision of Out-of-County Medical Transportation to Senior Citizens and Disabled Residents and Assisted Transportation to Senior Citizens of Salem County. (Waiver Required)

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE – Ware, Bobbitt, Simmermon

R.2004-88 Resolution Appointing Pharm RX Consultants, Inc. as a Pharmacy Consultant Services Provider for the SC Correctional Facility.

R.2004-89 Resolution Appointing Richard Cohen Associates as a Psychological Services Provider for the SC Correctional Facility.

R.2004-90 Resolution Appointing The Memorial Hospital of Salem County as a Medical Services Provider for the SC Correctional Facility.

R.2004-91 Resolution Appointing The Memorial Hospital of Salem County as a Laboratory Services Provider for the SC Correctional Facility.

R.2004-92 Resolution Awarding a Contract to Palumbo’s Med-Rite Pharmacy to Provide Pharmaceutical Services for the SC Correctional Facility.

R.2004-93 Resolution Exercising an Optional Third Contract Year for an Existing Contract with Dentrust Dental Int’l, Inc. for Providing Inmate Dental Care for the SC Correctional Facility.

R.2004-94 Resolution Awarding an Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services Contract for Warrant Processing Services for the Salem County Prosecutor’s Office. (Robert Fisher) (Waiver Required)

PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – Timberman, Sullivan, Sparks

R.2004-95 Resolution Authorizing Subordination of Mortgage Held by Salem County to Secure Finance Loan.

R.2004-96 Resolution Approving Salem County’s Smart Growth Plan Authoring the Submission of the Plan to the State Planning Commission for Plan Endorsement.

R.2004-97 Resolution Amending a Professional Services Agreement with Ron Ruckenstein and Associates for South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO) Workplan. (Waiver Required)

R.2004-98 Resolution Appointing Members to the Salem County Advisory Solid Waste Council. (Waiver Required)

R.2004-99 Resolution Appointing Members to the Salem County Utilities Authority (Waiver Required)

R.2004-100 Resolution Re-Affirming an Appointment of a Member to the Cumberland/Salem Workforce Investment Board (WIB) (Waiver Required)

 

ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE – Bobbitt, Sparks, Bestwick

R.2004-101 Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Professional Services Contract for Construction Management/Inspection Services. (Fralinger Engineering, P.A.)

R.2004-102 Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Land Use Regulation Permits for Course’s Landing Rd Bridge, County Bridge #1704000 in Pilesgrove, Carney’s Point and Mannington Township.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

BUDGET REVIEW SESSIONS

Dr. Andrews – Special Services School District

PUBLIC COMMENT

Smart Growth Plan

New Jersey GASP

Other

CLOSED SESSION (may not be required)

R.2004-103 Resolution Authorizing the Exclusion of the Public from a Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Salem

MOTION TO ADJOURN

2004 Agenda Index