SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
MARCH 2, 2005 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 the February 16, 2005 meeting. Minutes be received, approved and recorded in the Minute Book.
WAIVER OF THE RULES
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Proclamation Designating Poison Prevention Week
BUDGET HEARINGS
Jeff Ridgway – Buildings & Grounds
John Trout – Cultural & Heritage
Nicki Burke – Surrogate’s Office
Joe Federici – Engineer
John Cooksey – Sheriff
Kate Hilgar – Nursing Home
Joan Cole – Commission on Women
Maggie Masserini – Library Commission
Debby Behnke – Office of the Disabled
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
David Pringle, Environmental Federation
Topic – "Fast Track Law"
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 at the following areas:
Christina River, City of Wilmington, New Castle County, DE
Clam Thorofare/Absecon Channel, City of Atlantic City, Atlantic County, NJ
Wolfgang Skacel, Acting Assistant Commission, Compliance and Enforcement, Department of Environment Protection – letter advising of the intention to award Salem County Health Department a grant in the amount of $186,000 to support delegated environmental health services
Deborah Pinto, Chief, Office of Local Environmental Management, Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Local Environmental Management – notice of the 2004 CEHA for Personal Protective Equipment Grant Balance
Cape May County – resolution opposing the granting of any DEP permits to the DuPont Company for the treatment and disposal of the U.S. Military’s VX Nerve Agent into the Delaware River
Hunterdon County – two resolutions
· resolution supporting ACR-218 that calls on the Legislature to, within seven days of enactment, convene for a special session to consider ways to implement property tax relieve and reform
· resolution opposing Assembly Bill 3529 which would permit an employee to double-dip by collecting both a disability pension and Worker’s Compensation at public expense and support the referral of A-3529 to the Pension and Health Benefits Commission for further fiscal analysis
Morris County – three resolutions:
· resolution opposing Assembly Bill 2806, which provides for the assumption by the State of New Jersey of the cost of operation of the County Prosecutor’s Office only in Essex, Hudson, Camden and Mercer Counties and supports in lieu of modifying A-2806 supports A-1549, which would relieve all twenty one counties in the State of New Jersey of the fiscal burden of supporting the County Prosecutor Offices
· resolution opposing Assembly Bill 3529 which would permit an employee to double-dip by collecting both a disability pension and Worker’s Compensation at public expense
· resolution approving and endorsing the efforts of the Honorable Acting Governor of the State of New Jersey and his administration, to provide economic inducements to encourage Verizon to consolidate its operations here in New Jersey instead of at alternate sites
Warren County – resolution opposing Assembly Bill 2806 and Supporting Assembly Bill 1549 regarding the operating costs of the counties’ Prosecutors’ Offices
Tim Chelius, Executive Director, South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization – notice of the March meeting change to March 21, 2005
Ada N. Jackson, Office Manager, First Managed Care Option – January, 2005 Savings Report showing $117,196.98 in savings
Joshua Foster, Boy Scout – letter indicating his merit badge project titled "Citizenship in the Community" expressing his views and opinions on the New Jersey Fast Track Permitting Law issuse
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Community Bus Service Report of Audit for the year ended June 30, 2004
December 2004 & January 2005 Status Report - Salem Branch Extension, County Railroad Operations
For the Month of February
Office for the Disabled
Surrogate
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Advisory Committee February 10th Minutes and March 10th Agenda
Board of Social Services February 24th Agenda
Commission of Women February 8th Minutes
PAYMENT OF BILLS & CLAIMS
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE – Sullivan, Ware, Bobbitt
1. Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Provision of Computer Related Supplies for the County of Salem and the Salem County Cooperative (Cannon Business Solutions, Inc. - $16,066.84)
2. Resolution to Approve a Leasehold Agreement for a Garage to House Transportation Equipment Operated by the County of Salem (John Goioa - $47,000)
3. Emergency Temporary Resolution Prior to Adoption of Budget – County of Salem
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE –Simmermon, Ware, Bestwick
COUNTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – Bestwick, Sullivan, Sparks
4. Resolution in Opposition to the Fast Track Permitting Act (P.L. 2004,c.89)
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE – Sparks, Timberman, Simmermon
5. Resolution Awarding a Contract for the Provision of IDRC (Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center) Services for the County of Salem (Southwest Council - $3,800)
6. Resolution Authorizing an Agreement between American Red Cross and the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders for the New Jersey Caring for Caregivers Initiative Trained Volunteer Assistance ($17,300)
7. Resolution Authorizing an Agreement between SJ Healthcare Community Services and the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders for the New Jersey Caring for Caregivers Initiative Professional In-Home Education and Support ($17,300)
8. Resolution Authorizing an Agreement between Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Council of Salem County and the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders for Provision of Outreach Services to Salem County Senior Citizens ($4,000)
9. Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement between Visiting Physicians Associates of South Jersey and the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders for Provision of Medication Management to Salem County Senior Citizens ($5,498)
10. Resolution Authorizing an Agreement between John B. Campbell Fitness Center and the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders for the Provision of Physical Fitness Services to Salem County Senior Citizens ($8,996)
11. Resolution Authorizing Contract for the Administration of the Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse for the Year 2005
· Township of Oldmans in cooperation with the Oldmans Municipal Alliance - $5,140.39
12. Resolution Authorizing Freeholder Director and Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders for the County of Salem to Sign the 2004 Interlocal Agreement for the Provision of Public Health Services of a Technical and Professional Nature for Local Municipalities (provision of public health services of a technical and professional nature – Alloway Township, Elsinboro Township)
13. Resolution Appointing a Medical Director for the Salem County Nursing Home (David C. Bauman, M.D. – 27,936))
14. Resolution Appointing an Administrative Services Provider for the Salem County Nursing Home (Complete Healthcare Resources, Inc. - $121,524)
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE – Ware, Bobbitt, Simmermon
PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – Timberman, Sullivan, Bestwick
15. Resolution Correcting Term for Member of the Salem County Pollution Control Financing Authority
16. Resolution Amending Resolution 2005-11
17. Resolution Appointing a Negotiating Committee for Salem County Cross Acceptance Process
Charles Sullivan, Freeholder Director
Beth Timberman, Freeholder
Ron Rukenstein, Salem County Planner
James Waddington, Salem County Economic Development Director
Deborah Turner-Fox, Clerk of the Board/Administrator
ROAD & BRIDGE COMMITTEE – Bobbitt, Timberman, Sparks
18. Resolution to Approve Application for Motorist Solicitation Pursuant to Resolution No. 98-115 (Carney’s Point Fire Department)
19. Resolution to Approve Application for Motorist Solicitation Pursuant to Resolution No. 98-115 (Parvin State Park Appreciation Committee, Inc.)
20. Resolution Awarding a Contract for Supplying and Delivering Rock Salt for the County of Salem Cooperative Pricing System Number 75-SCCPS (Coastal Products, Inc. - $182,910)
21. Resolution Awarding a Contract for Furnishing and Delivering Road Sand and Concrete Sand to the County of Salem (Sam Taylor & Sons, Inc. - $16,000)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION (may not be required)
22. Resolution Authorizing the Exclusion of the Public from a Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Salem
MOTION TO ADJOURN