Gloucester County public meetings in 2022
10 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners approved 2022 budget transfers and multiple resolutions for public works, safety, and government services. The board also accepted grant funds for an archaeology project at Red Bank Battlefield Park.
- Approved Resolution 54213 authorizing 2022 budget transfers
- Approved Resolution 54214 consenting to Water Quality Management Plan amendment for Jaindl West Deptford Crown Point Road
- Approved Resolution 54215 contract with U.S. Lumber, Inc. for $31,957.40
- Approved Resolution 54216 contract amendment with Remington & Vernick Engineers, Inc.
- Approved Resolution 54217 change order no. 3 for A.P. Construction, Inc. (2021 Stormwater Replacement Project)
- Approved Resolution 54218 purchase from Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. for $24,941.00
- Approved Resolution 54219 acceptance of $15,000.00 grant for Red Bank Battlefield Park Archeology Project
- Approved Resolution 54220 purchase from Safco Products Company c/o Bellia Office Furniture for $44,304.60
Board of County Commissioners
The Board adopted an ordinance and resolution to guarantee and issue revenue bonds for the construction of landfill cell 16. The Board also approved several departmental contracts, grant applications, and the December 2022 bill lists.
- Adopted ordinance to guarantee up to $13.5M for Landfill Expansion Project – Cell 16
- Approved Resolution 54192 to issue Solid Waste Revenue Bonds for landfill cell 16
- Approved $4,116,025.20 contract with South State, Inc.
- Approved $250,000 contract increase for CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP (total not to exceed $775,000)
- Approved $100,000 contract with Joseph A. DeLuca Advisory & Consulting Services, LLC
- Approved $1,987,448.86 grant application for Next Generation 9-1-1 PSAP
- Denied motion to reduce Westville Fire District No. 1 boat purchase price from $5,000 to $1.00
- Scheduled annual reorganization meeting for January 6, 2023
Local Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (LCTAC)
The committee approved the October 13, 2022 minutes. The county is transitioning daily demand response transportation services to a shared services agreement with SJTA due to driver retirements. Gloucester County DTS remains the designated transportation authority.
- Approved October 13, 2022 minutes
- Transitioned daily transportation services to SJTA via shared services agreement
- Approved 3pm time slot for in-person meetings in the big conference room
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners approved multiple resolutions including a large construction contract and federal aid agreements for transportation. They also authorized a shared services agreement with Salem County for a medical examiner's office and accepted various state grants for human services and juvenile justice.
- Approved $9,865,670.53 contract with R.E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. (Res 54176)
- Approved $7,210,672.00 federal aid reimbursement agreement with NJ Dept of Transportation (Res 54174)
- Approved $2,152,794.00 for 2023 calendar year funding from NJ Dept of Human Services (Res 54181)
- Approved shared services agreement with Salem County for County Medical Examiner (Res 54187)
- Approved $120,000.00 Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative Innovations Grant (Res 54182)
- Approved natural gas service contracts with UGI Energy Services and Direct Energy Business Marketing, LLC not to exceed $250,000.00 each (Res 54186)
- Approved contract with Independent Animal Care Services, LLC for animal shelter services (Res 54172)
- Approved $30,000.00 in purchases from Crime Point, Inc. (Res 54185)
Pollution Control Financing Authority
The Authority elected its Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary-Treasurer for 2022. The board also appointed Eric Campo, Esquire as Solicitor and Ball, Buckley & Seher as auditor. Financial Report/Bill List #01-2022 was approved.
- Elected Chairman (5-0)
- Elected Vice Chairman (5-0)
- Elected Secretary-Treasurer (5-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from January 31 and March 25, 2022 (5-0)
- Appointed Eric Campo, Esquire as Solicitor (5-0)
- Appointed Ball, Buckley & Seher as auditor (5-0)
- Approved Financial Report/Bill List #01-2022 (5-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners approved several high-value contracts for engineering and construction, including a $6.7M agreement with R.E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. They also authorized grant applications for state aid and bridge funding. Additional approvals included budget revenue insertions and services for the homeless.
- Approved $6,768,850.22 contract with R.E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc.
- Authorized $7,576,535.00 grant application for FY2023 State Aid to Counties
- Approved $300,000 per year contract with JPC Group, Inc. (Nov 2022-Nov 2024)
- Approved $150,000 per year contract with U.S. Lumber, Inc. (Nov 2022-Nov 2023)
- Authorized $418,839.00 grant application for FY2023 Social Services for the Homeless
- Approved three contracts with Remington & Vernick Engineers, Inc. totaling $305,704.21
- Authorized Sheriff’s Office participation in the LESO 1033 program for DoD equipment
- Approved insertion of special revenue items into the 2022 County Budget
Human Serices Advisory Council
The Human Services Advisory Council approved the nomination of three returning members and one new member for the next term. The council also decided to cancel its December meeting.
- Approved nominations for 2023-2025 term for Jennifer Plews, Kimberly Gober, Luanne Hughes, and Cameron Baker
- Approved previous meeting minutes
- Decided not to hold December meeting
Children's Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC)
The council approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022 meeting. Members received reports on youth service volumes, mobile response trends, and upcoming educational workshops. A request for proposals (RFP) was issued for a tri-county before and after school childcare program.
- Approved October 12, 2022 minutes
- Issued RFP for before and after school childcare program using $67,788 in community resource development funds
Board of County Commissioners
The Board introduced an ordinance to guarantee bonds for the construction of landfill cell 16. They also approved multiple resolutions for county contracts, budget transfers, and grant applications across various departments.
- Introduced ordinance to guarantee up to $13.5M for Landfill Expansion Project – Cell 16
- Approved contract with Riverside Construction Materials, Inc. not to exceed $1.5M
- Approved contract with R.E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. for $1,261,218.20
- Approved contract with R.E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. for $989,746.57
- Approved application for $5M Emergency Preparedness and Fire Academy 2023 grant
- Approved contract with CME Associates not to exceed $370,000
- Approved 2022 budget transfers and insertion of special revenue items
- Approved certification of the 2021 annual audit
WDB - Full Workforce Development Board Committee
The Workforce Development Board accepted a Memorandum of Understanding to merge with RCSJ. The board also approved updated conflict of interest and complaint procedure policies.
- Approved August 3, 2022 meeting minutes
- Accepted MOU to merge WDB into RCSJ
- Adopted Policy #13 Conflict of Interest & Code of Conduct
- Adopted Policy #14 NJDOL-One Stop Complaint Procedures