SALEM COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
2004 REORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 2, 2004
OLD SALEM COUNTY COURT HOUSE
At 7:00 P.M., prior to the beginning of the Reorganization Meeting, Deborah Turner-Fox, Clerk of the Board/Administrator presiding Protem introduced Students of Salem County Vocal and Music Academy who performed "Proud to be an American" and "God Bless America."
The Clerk of the Board/Administrator introduced the two Freeholders elect to be sworn in.
New Jersey State Assemblyman John J. Burzichelli administered the Oath of Office to Freeholder-Elect Beth E. Timberman.
Michael M. Mulligan, ESQ. administered the Oath of Office to Freeholder-Elect R. Benjamin Simmermon, Jr.
At 7:15 P.M., the Clerk of the Board/Administrator requested Ronald L. LeHew, Town Crier of the County of Salem signal the Call To Order of the Reorganization Meeting.
Reverend David Bailey from Ranch Hope delivered the invocation.
The Daretown Boy Scout Troop 60 presented the American Flag in a Color Guard procession.
The Salem County Vocal and Music Academy students performed the "Star Spangled Banner."
The Daretown Boy Scout Troop 60 led the assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and folding of the flag ceremony.
The Clerk of the Board/Administrator read the Roll Call and introduced the Freeholder members for the year 2004: Susan A. Bestwick, Bruce L. Bobbitt, R. Benjamin Simmermon, Jr., C. David Sparks, Jr., Charles R. Sullivan, Beth E. Timberman and Lee R. Ware.
The Clerk of the Board/Administrator read a statement that the meeting was being held in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
The Clerk of the Board/Administrator presented the Election Certificates for Freeholders R. Benjamin Simmermon, Jr. and Beth E. Timberman.
The Clerk of the Board/Administrator took nominations from the floor for Freeholder Director. Freeholder Ware nominated Freeholder Sullivan with Freeholder Bobbitt seconding. No other nominations were made and the Clerk of the Board/Administrator closed nominations. On roll call vote Susan A. Bestwick, Bruce L. Bobbitt, R. Benjamin Simmermon, Jr., C. David Sparks, Jr., Beth E. Timberman and Lee R. Ware voted in the affirmative with Charles R. Sullivan abstaining approving the election 6/0 with 1 abstention of Charles R. Sullivan as Freeholder Director.
New Jersey State Assemblyman John J. Burzichelli administered the Oath of Office to Freeholder Charles R. Sullivan as Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Salem County with witnesses granddaughters Melissa and Renee Moore.
Comments were made by the Honorable John J. Burzichelli.
The Salem County Vocal and Music Academy students performed the "The Irish Blessing."
Freeholder Director Sullivan accepted the gavel of the Reorganization Meeting from the Clerk of the Board/Administrator and requested a waiver of the 2003 Rules of the Board and when adopted, waiver of the 2004 Rules of the Board. Mr. Simmermon received confirmation both year's Rules of the Board were being waived. Mr. Ware moved the waiver motion with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing motion carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-1 Resolution for the Adoption of the Rules to Govern the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders for the Year 2004. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-2 Resolution Appointing the Deputy Director of the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Mr. Bobbitt moved for adoption of this resolution with Mrs. Timberman seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-3 Resolution for Compliance with The Open Public Meeting Law for the County of Salem. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-4 Resolution Re-appointing Labor/Litigation Counsel & Authorizing Agreement for Professional Services. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0. Mr. Sparks said Director Sullivan had previously voted against two legal counsels but now applauds him for supporting two counsels.
R2004-5 Resolution Appointing an Attorney for the Office on Aging Adult Protective Services. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-6 Resolution Re-appointing Bond Counsel and Awarding Contract for Said Professional Services. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-7 Resolution Appointing County Adjuster for the County of Salem. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-8 Resolution for the Appointment of Freeholder Representatives to the New Jersey Association of Counties. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-9 Resolution Re-appointing the Salem County Chief Financial Officer and County Treasurer. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-10 Resolution Appointing Engineer for the County of Salem. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. A point of order to table was made by Mr. Simmermon with his statement that the firm to be appointed could not simultaneously hold an engineering position with the County and Lower Alloways Creek with a second by Mr. Sparks. Director Sullivan suggested appointing the firm with the firm making a later decision if a conflict exists. Mr. Bobbitt said he supporting the tabling and on roll call, the motion for tabling of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 6/1 with Director Sullivan voting nay.
R2004-11 Resolution Appointing an Emergency Management Coordinator. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-12 Resolution Re-Appointing an Emergency Medical Services Coordinator. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-13 Resolution Re-Appointing the Salem County 911 Coordinator. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-14 Resolution Re-Appointing the Salem County Director of Emergency Services. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-15 Resolution Re-Appointing Traffic Safety Coordinator. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-16 Resolution Re-Appointing Supervisor of Veterans Interment. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. Mrs. Bestwick received confirmation from the Director that the term is one year at the pleasure of the Board. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-17 Resolution Re-Appointing Director of the Department of Economic Development. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 4/3 with Mr. Simmermon, Sparks and Mrs. Bestwick voting nay.
R2004-18 Resolution Re-Appointing the Mental Health Administrator for Salem County and Appointing Said Individual to the Mental Health Board. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-19 Resolution Re-Appointing the Director, Salem County Department of Health. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-20 Resolution Appointing a Physician for the Salem County Correctional Facility. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-21 Resolution Re-Appointing a Social Disease Clinician for the County of Salem. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-22 Resolution for the Appointment of Members to the Salem County Advisory Council, Office on Aging. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-23 Resolution for the Appointment of Members to the Salem County Advisory Council of the Office for the Disabled. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-24 Resolution Appointing Members to the Salem County Agricultural Development Board. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-25 Resolution Appointing Members to the Citizens Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-26 Resolution Re-Appointing Members to the Salem County Community College Trustee Search Committee. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-27 Resolution Appointing a Member to the Salem County Construction Board of Appeals. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. A point of order to table was made by Mrs. Bestwick with a second by Mr. Sparks. The motion for tabling of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-28 Resolution Appointing Members to the Salem County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-29 Resolution Appointing Members to the Special Committee on Economic Development. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-30 Resolution Appointing Representatives from Salem County to the South Jersey Economic Development District Board of Directors. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-31 Resolution for the Appointment of Members to the Salem County Human Relations Advisory Board. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-32 Resolution for the Appointment of a Member to the Salem County Improvement Authority. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-33 Resolution Appointing Members to the Medical Providers of Salem County Advisory Board. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-34 Resolution Re-Appointing Medical Investigators for the County of Salem. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-35 Resolution Re-Appointing Pathologists for the County of Salem. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-36 Resolution Appointing Members to the Salem County Mosquito Extermination Commission. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-37 Resolution Appointing Members to the Salem County Planning Board. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-38 Resolution Appointing Representatives of Salem County to the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-39 Resolution Appointing Members to the Salem County Pollution Control Financing Authority. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 4/3 with Mr. Simmermon, Sparks and Mrs. Bestwick voting nay.
R2004-40 Resolution Appointing Members to the Salem County Revolving Loan Fund Loan Board. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-41 Resolution Appointing Members to the Salem County Right-of-Way Commission. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-42 Resolution Appointing Members to the Salem County Board of Social Services. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-43 Resolution Appointing Members to the Salem County Transportation Advisory Council for Casino Revenues. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-44 Resolution Appointing Members to the Cumberland/Salem Workforce Investment Board (WIB). Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-45 Resolution Appointing Members to the Salem County Commission on Women. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-46 Resolution Appointing Members to the Salem County Youth Services Commission. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-47 Resolution Appointing Freeholder Members to Various Committees and Commissions. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-48 Resolution Appointing a Labor Negotiations Team for the County of Salem. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-49 Finance Resolution Designating a Custodian of Funds and the Depositories for Municipal Moneys and Authorizing Investment of Funds at Interest for the County of Salem. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-50 Resolution Adopting the 2004 Temporary Budget. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-51 Resolution Approving Signatories for Required Bank Accounts. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-52 Resolution Approving Signatories for Bank Accounts. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-53 Resolution Appointing a Banking Services Provider for the County of Salem. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
R2004-54 Resolution Adopting a Cash Management Plan for the County of Salem. Mr. Ware moved for adoption of this resolution with Mr. Bobbitt seconding his motion. On roll call, the motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution carried with a vote of 7/0.
The Clerk of the Board confirmed the Freeholder Committee Assignments to Standing Committees as being contained in the previously accepted Rules of the Board.
The Minority Freeholder Report was presented by the Honorable Susan A. Bestwick.
The Annual Message "Get On Board" was presented by the Honorable Charles R. Sullivan.
No other business was brought before the Board. Director Sullivan then asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting to be followed by a short regular Freeholder meeting. Freeholder Ware moved for adjournment, seconded by Freeholder Bobbitt with all in favor at 8:25 P.M.
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DEBORAH TURNER-FOX, Clerk of the Board/Administrator