Cumberland County public meetings in 2021
35 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to decide on a bond guarantee for a technical school facility acquisition and to vote on several service contracts and grant applications.
- Ordinance 2021-6: Bond guarantee not exceeding $2,100,000 for Technical School Facility Acquisition Project
- Resolution 2021-793: HVAC maintenance contract for small equipment with Peterson Service Co. ($587,184.00)
- Resolution 2021-794: HVAC maintenance contract for large equipment with Falasca Mechanical, Inc. ($566,488.00)
- Resolution 2021-796: Porter services and cleaning supplies for Cumberland County Jail with ACCSES New Jersey, Inc. ($595,555)
- Resolution 2021-774: Consent to sale of 660 Buckshutem Road to City of Bridgeton Board of Education
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to approve November expense reports and adopt several resolutions for 2022. The agenda includes board personnel changes and updates on a pilot program for overdose fatality reviews.
- Resolution 12/2021-01: Neil Riley Board Resignation
- Resolution 12/2021-02: Neil Riley appointed Board Secretary
- Resolution 12/2021-03: Board of Health Professional Services 2022
- Resolution 12/2021-06: Amendment to Overdose Fatality Review Pilot Program
- Resolution 12/2021-08: Approving Change Order No.2 - SBE
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review October expense reports and consider the adoption of a fee resolution. The meeting also includes updates regarding Covid-19.
- Adoption of Resolution 11/2021-01 Luers Fee Resolution
- Review and approval of October expense reports
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss a bond guarantee for a technical school facility acquisition and various budget amendments. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and vehicle purchases for law enforcement.
- Ordinance 2021-6: Bond guarantee not exceeding $2,100,000 for Technical School Facility Acquisition Project
- Resolution 2021-730: Purchase of five 2022 Dodge Chargers for $147,115.00
- Resolution 2021-734: Auditing services contract with Bowman & Company, LLP for $217,350.00
- Resolution 2021-741: Traffic signal equipment and sign materials contracts with Signal Control Products, Inc. ($645,804.00) and Garden State Highway Products, Inc. ($776,023.21)
- Resolution 2021-733: 60-month lease of a Pitney Bowes mailing machine for $79,800.00
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to approve several service contracts and equipment purchases. Key actions include funding for library renovations and addressing staffing shortages at the Department of Corrections.
- Contract for Cumberland County Library Renovations awarded to Fabbri Builders, Inc. for $831,890.00
- Employee Prescription Drug Program contract awarded to Benecard Services, LLC for $3,066,391.32
- Body camera system for Department of Corrections from Axon Enterprise, Inc. for $159,611.68
- Budget amendment of $118,640.00 for the FY 2021 Community Policing Development Microgrant Program
- Purchase of a CAT Diesel Pneumatic Tire Lift Truck for $49,999.00
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review September expense reports and vote on four resolutions. The meeting includes discussions on the 2022 budget, staffing, and Covid-19 updates.
- Resolution 10/2021-01: Overdose Fatality Review Pilot Program
- Resolution 10/2021-02: Refund for Rieck Ave Day Camp
- Resolution 10/2021-03: Septic Repair Grant Extension
- Resolution 10/2021-04: SBE Contract Change Order
- Discussion of 2022 Budget
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review multiple budget amendments, contract awards, and personnel appointments. Discussion includes funding for road programs, public works projects, and legal expense adjustments.
- Surface Transportation Block Grant: $2,100,000.00
- Local Freight Impact Fund Road Program (Maurice River): $1,693,097.15
- Local Freight Impact Fund Road Program II (Commercial Township): $921,699.15
- Salt Shed replacement at Port Norris Public Works Facility: $181,989.00
- Highway Safety Improvement Program (C.R. 621 Roundabout): $66,355.95
Board of County Commissioners - Special Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is considering a shared services agreement to provide an interim Warden for the Cumberland County Department of Corrections. The agreement would involve sharing the duties and salary of the Warden between Cumberland and Gloucester counties.
- Resolution 2021-657: Shared Services Agreement with the County of Gloucester for an interim Warden
- Cumberland County to pay 50% of the Warden's annual salary and benefit costs
- Agreement term from October 13, 2021, to April 30, 2022, with options for six-month extensions
- Cumberland to reimburse travel expenses at a rate of $0.56 per mile when a county car is unavailable
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is considering several grant applications, contract renewals, and equipment purchases. Key items include a major radio system upgrade and various public safety and social service contracts.
- Purchase of a 700 MHZ Radio System for the Office of Emergency Management from Motorola Inc. for $14,379,307.00
- Contract for dam inspections of five dams, including East Lake and Sunset Lake, with Pennoni not to exceed $69,200.00
- Social media consulting services contract with Direct Development, LLC for $27,000.00
- Budget amendment for Operation Helping Hand Grant Program in the amount of $90,476.19
- Acceptance of Child Advocacy Development Grants for treatment services, programs, and technology totaling $169,078.00
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is considering several resolutions related to housing rehabilitation grants, public health services, and infrastructure maintenance. The meeting includes approvals for professional service contracts and various legal expense ceiling increases.
- Contract with Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. for election equipment ($1,480,725.25)
- Budget amendment for Small Cities CDBG 2021 Housing Rehabilitation Septic System Improvements ($292,820.00)
- Professional service contract with Fralinger Engineering, PA for survey services ($430,000.00)
- Emergency HVAC installation contract for a law enforcement building with Peterson Service Company ($123,879.00)
- Web development and hosting for the Department of Health with SHI International Corp. ($59,806.00)
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to approve the 2020 audit and review August expense reports. Members will discuss Covid-19 and environmental billing, staffing, and cottage food bills.
- Resolution 09/2021-01: CCDOH 2020 Audit Acceptance
- Review and approval of August expense reports
- Discussion of Flu Clinic Schedule
- Updates on Covid-19 and Covid billing
- Discussion of Environmental Billing and Cottage Food Bill
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on bond ordinances for election equipment and a previous bond amendment. The body is also reviewing several contracts for elderly meals, retiree health plans, and infrastructure projects.
- Bond Ordinance 2021-04: $1,600,000 for ballot booths and related equipment
- Resolution 2021-549: Budget amendment for $7,777,405.00 in NJDOT County Aid
- Resolution 2021-559: $1,600,352.00 two-year contract for elderly catered meals (Iacofano Group, LLC)
- Resolution 2021-558: $925,552.32 for a retiree Medicare Advantage Plan (Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company, Inc.)
- Resolution 2021-556: $105,136.70 for a body camera system for the Prosecutor's Office (Axon Enterprise, Inc.)
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to review July expense reports and approve the payment of bills. The body is scheduled to adopt a resolution for National Immunization Awareness Month and receive Covid-19 updates.
- Resolution 08/2021-01: National Immunization Awareness Month
- Review and approval of July expense reports and payment of bills
- Covid-19 updates
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on various contract renewals, grant applications, and equipment purchases. Key items include significant investments in election technology and increases to legal expense ceilings.
- Award of $805,700 contract to Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. for election equipment
- Award of $394,300 contract to Tenex Software Solutions, Inc. for 240 e-polling books
- Contract renewal with South State Materials, LLC for washed aggregate ($360,000.00)
- Increase of $500,000.00 for legal expenses for Porzio Bromberg & Newman, P.C. regarding Brown, Clark, et al. v. Charles Warren
- Purchase of computer hardware from Computer Discount Warehouse for $201,195.00
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is considering bond ordinances for election equipment and nursing lab retrofits. The body is also reviewing several contracts for drainage improvements, broadband studies, and heavy equipment.
- Bond Ordinance 2021-04: $1,600,000 for ballot booths and related equipment
- Bond Ordinance 2021-05: $1,900,000 in new debt to retrofit classrooms into nursing labs
- Resolution 2021-492: $830,820.75 contract to South State, Inc. for 2021 drainage improvements
- Resolution 2021-488: $255,850.00 for a CASE Model CX754C excavator from Groff Tractor Mid-Atlantic, LLC
- Resolution 2021-489: $183,400.00 contract to V-COMM, LLC for a broadband feasibility study
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to approve June expense reports and meeting minutes. The body is scheduled to adopt resolutions regarding a board secretary resignation and a childhood lead grant. Members will also discuss Covid-19 and staffing updates.
- Resolution 07/2021-01: Steven Errickson resignation as Board Secretary
- Resolution 07/2021-02: Childhood Lead Grant
- Approval of June expense report and payment of bills
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is voting on several budget amendments for workforce and housing grants. They are also reviewing contracts for county services, including medical testing for the Department of Corrections and renovations for the County Clerk's office.
- Budget amendment for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: $5,614,637.00
- Project budget for Cumberland County Clerk's Office renovations: $538,767.05
- Emergency contract for Department of Corrections medical laboratory testing: max $97,000.00
- Contract for Veterans’ Cemetery grave markers and concrete bases: $17,290.00
- Budget amendment for WorkFirst New Jersey Grant: $3,267,014.00
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is voting on several resolutions including medical service renewals, public works equipment purchases, and grant applications. The meeting also includes presentations for scholarship awards and a service citation for a K9 officer.
- Renewal of medical services contract for the Department of Corrections with CFG Health Systems, LLC for $2,769,336.18
- Purchase of three Freightliner trucks for the Department of Public Works from Houston Freightliner, LLC for $503,850.00
- Contract award to The Cumberland Empowerment Zone Corp. for One-Stop Career Center coordination for $100,000.00
- Purchase of a heavy duty truck lift and jacking bridges from Mohawk Resources LTD for $35,645.70
- Five-year collective negotiations agreement with United Auto Workers of America (UAW) Local 2327
Board of Health
The Cumberland County Board of Health is meeting to approve expense reports and adopt several resolutions. The board will consider grant acceptances and a contract for conflict counsel. Members will also discuss COVID-19 updates and a position transition for the Epi/Data Manager.
- Resolution 06/2021-01: Special Child Health Grant
- Resolution 06/2021-02: Vaccination Supplemental Funding
- Resolution 06/2021-03: LINCS Grant Acceptance
- Resolution 06/2021-04: Contract award for Conflict Counsel
- Resolution 06/2021-05: Amendment to shared services with Vineland for COVID-19
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions including equipment purchases, service contracts, and grant applications. Items include funding for public works vehicles, employee benefits, and law enforcement technology.
- Dental benefits plan contract with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield ($267,482.00)
- Purchase of two Ford F250 trucks from Beyer Ford ($73,029.00)
- Purchase of three Ford F450 dump trucks from Beyer Ford ($180,360.00)
- Body camera system contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. ($124,867.22)
- Budget amendment for Downe Township Sewer Improvements ($1,145,536.42)
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on various service contracts, budget amendments, and legal assignments. The agenda includes a presentation on Gun Safety Awareness and the designation of June 2021 as Gun Safety and Violence Awareness Month.
- Allotment of $1,297,071.00 from the Transportation Trust Fund for the Replacement of Chestnut Avenue over Panther Branch Project
- Contract for ADA compliant improvements at Cumberland County Fairgrounds (3001 Carmel Road) awarded to NA Russo Corporation for $310,700.00
- Budget amendment for Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund in the amount of $14,521,933.50
- Contract for Employee Vision Care Plan awarded to Standard Insurance Company for $75,000.00
- Purchase of ImageSync software for digitizing mortgage and land records from Foveonics Imaging Technologies, Inc. for $98,608.88
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to approve April expense reports and meeting minutes. The body will consider the adoption of two resolutions related to grants. Members will also discuss Covid-19 updates and staffing for the Environmental division.
- Resolution 05-2021-01: Right to Know RTK 2022 Grant LOI
- Resolution 05-2021-02: CEHA Grant Resolution
- Approval of April expense report and payment of bills
- Discussion on hiring REHS staff in Environmental division
- Discussion on grant-funded P/T Translator for SCH
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on several resolutions regarding bond sales, grant applications, and service contracts. Key items include funding for county college bonds and software procurement.
- Sale of $17,550,000 in General Obligation Bonds, including $11,800,000 in General Improvement Bonds and $5,750,000 in County College Bonds
- 3-year contract with Computer Discount Warehouse CDW-G for Office 365 and software support for $1,256,832.51
- Grant application to NJ Department of Community Affairs for a Local Recreation Improvement Grant up to $500,000.00
- Emergency contract for commissary services for the Department of Corrections with Keefe Commissary Network
- Shared services agreement with the City of Bridgeton for Cohanzick Zoo for $30,000.00
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hold a public hearing and vote on the 2021 County Budget and a bond ordinance for capital improvements. The body is also considering various vehicle purchases for the Sheriff's Department and Prosecutor's Office, as well as several professional service contracts.
- Resolution 2021-272: Adopting 2021 County Budget, authorizing $101,485,000 to be raised by taxation
- Ordinance 2021-3: Appropriating $6,500,000 for capital improvements and authorizing $6,175,000 in bonds
- Resolution 2021-292: $166,000 contract with Adams, Rehmann & Heggan for Rowan Medicine building design
- Resolution 2021-285: $1,202,000 budget amendment for resurfacing CR 646 Port Elizabeth Cumberland Road
- Resolution 2021-284: $800,000 budget amendment for CR 614 James Moore Road
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review the March expense report and vote on four resolutions. The meeting includes updates on COVID-19 and a public comment period.
- Resolution 04-2021-01: NJACCHO COVID19 Acceptance for $1,747.79 reimbursable LOA
- Resolution 04-2021-02: Luers Fee Resolution
- Resolution 04-2021-03: MOA Upper Deerfield
- Resolution 04-2021-04: MOA Bayada
- Approval of March expense report and payment of bills
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several contracts for county services and infrastructure. The meeting includes votes on budget cap increases for multiple county offices and the approval of the 2021 Board of Health budget.
- Contract for schematic design of Rowan College of South Jersey Health and Behavior Science Building with Garrison Architects for $640,000
- 2021 Cumberland County Board of Health Budget appropriating $4,004,566
- Student transportation services for WaWa Summer Program with Sheppard Bus Service for $174,550.00
- Purchase of emergency management equipment from Motorola Solutions for $73,495.85
- Budget cap exceedance resolutions for the Board of Taxation, Board of Elections, Surrogate's Office, and Sheriff's Department
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is introducing the Calendar Year 2021 County Budget for public review. The body is also considering several bond ordinances for capital improvements and college facilities.
- Introduction of $167,115,522 budget with a $101,485,000 tax levy
- Ordinance 2021-1: $9,000,000 for a Health and Behavior Science Building at Rowan College of South Jersey
- Ordinance 2021-3: $6,500,000 for various capital improvements
- Contract for inmate insurance claims administration with AmeriHealth (max $37,000)
- Change order for Sunset Lake Dam reconstruction (Fred M. Schiavone Construction, Inc.) increasing cost by $16,813.42
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to approve the 2021 budget and review February expense reports. The body will also consider resolutions regarding grants and COVID-19 funding.
- Resolution 03-2021-01: Approving 2021 Board of Health Budget
- Resolution 03-2021-02: $9,000 NJACCHO reimbursable LOA COVID19 acceptance
- Resolution 03-2021-03: Septic Repair Grant
- Resolution 03-2021-04: CEHA Grant
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is considering several ordinances and resolutions, including a $9,000,000 bond ordinance for a new health and behavior science building at Rowan College of South Jersey. Other items include infrastructure contracts, grant applications, and various service awards.
- Bond Ordinance 2021-01: $9,000,000 for a Health and Behavior Science Building at Rowan College
- Resolution 2021-145: $2,039,518.65 contract for Burns Avenue & Lincoln Avenue improvement plans
- Resolution 2021-140: $138,000.00 contract for shelf stable meals for the Office on Aging and Disabled
- Resolution 2021-147: $93,750.00 contract for emulsified asphalt for Public Works
- Resolution 2021-151: $114,800.00 contract for library renovation architectural services
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting to review the CCHD 2021 requested budget and January expense reports. The body will also consider a resolution regarding a septic repair grant.
- CCHD 2021 Requested Budget
- Resolution 02/2021-01 Septic Repair Grant
- January expense report and payment of bills
- Covid-19 updates
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on various service contracts, grant acceptances, and budget appropriations. Key actions include awarding infrastructure contracts and renewing vendor agreements for county operations.
- Contract for FY 2020 Federal Road Program awarded to South State, Inc. for $1,994,467.65
- Contract for FY 2020 Federal Traffic Signal Improvements in Bridgeton awarded to Think Pavers Hardscaping, LLC for $589,967.00
- Emergency temporary budget appropriations of $1,079,905.65
- Contract for toner cartridges renewed with Barbarian U.S.A., Inc. for $235,995.00
- Acceptance of $25,000.00 grant from Southern Shore Regional Destination Marketing Organization
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several professional service contracts, including COVID-19 building disinfection and vaccination services. The meeting also includes a presentation on the CCIA Impact Study and various administrative appointments.
- Contract for COVID-19 building disinfection services with Holden Disinfecting Solutions, LLC for $226,400.00
- Contract for vaccination services with Delta-T Group North Jersey LLC for $40,000.00
- Purchase from SHI Software House International for Prosecutor's Office services for $122,400.00
- Emergency temporary budget appropriations in the amount of $332,653.00
- Contract with Fralinger Engineering, PA for bridge removal application for CR 609N for $40,500.00
Board of Health
The Board of Health will nominate and appoint a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2021. The body will also review December expense reports and consider five resolutions regarding leases, lead screening, and official appointments.
- Appointment of 2021 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Resolution 01-2021-01: Lease Addendum
- Resolution 01-2021-02: SJ Perinatal Coop Lead Screening
- Resolution 01-2021-03: Custodian of Funds
- Resolution 01-2021-04 and 01-2021-05: Secretary and Solicitor appointments
Board of County Commissioners - Regular Board Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is considering several resolutions involving grant applications, contract awards, and legal service adjustments. Items include funding for social services, software maintenance, and open space preservation.
- Resolution 2021-45: $121,636 subgrant to Margaret Winchester Enrichment Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired
- Resolution 2021-46: $104,000 contract correction for SODAT of NJ, Inc. probation program
- Resolution 2021-47: $44,688 contract for Queues Enforth computer dispatch system maintenance
- Resolution 2021-48: $30,000 contract for Dilworth Paxson LLP legal services regarding CCJ Energy Partners, LLC
- Resolution 2021-55: $47,085.48 contract for Comtec Cloud Services, LLC software maintenance
Board of County Commissioners - Reorganization Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is conducting its annual reorganization, which includes swearing in the Sheriff and several Commissioners. The board will also elect a Director and Deputy Director for 2021 and vote on various administrative resolutions.
- Oath of office for Sheriff Robert Austino
- Oaths of office for Commissioners Carol Musso, George Castellini, and Donna Pearson
- Resolution 2021-1: Adopting the 2021 Cash Management Plan
- Resolution 2021-2: Adopting the 2021 Temporary Budget
- Resolution 2021-3: Imposing interest on delinquent taxes