Salem County Board Of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting commenced with the reading of the Open Public Meetings Act statement and roll call affirming a quorum. A special recognition was presented to Mrs. Diana Ford for her 45 years of service to Salem County upon her retirement. The agenda included a Public Hearing and subsequent adoption of Ordinance 2026-001, which provides funding of $7,200,000 from Gloucester County for capital improvements to the Salem County Correctional Facility. Correspondence included a notice of a public hearing petition from NJ American Water Co. and approval of the Pollution Control Financing Authority of Salem County Meeting Minutes from January 6, 2026. Resolutions passed under the Administrative Committee covered various topics, including appointments to the Advisory Solid Waste Council, submitting a grant application for housing rehabilitation with the NJ Department of Community Affairs, awarding a contract for election materials printing, and authorizing emergency appropriations. The Public Safety Committee passed resolutions related to grant applications for the Hazardous Materials Response Team and the Sheriff's Office, and an extension for the ALPR Initiative Program Grant. The Health & Human Services Committee adopted the FY 2027 Proposal of the 2026-2031 Salem County Municipal Alliance Strategic Plan and approved an application for a senior/disabled transportation grant. The Public Works Committee addressed extensions and acceptances for NJ Department of Transportation grants related to railroad crossing safety upgrades. Under New Business, funding secured from the State Government was noted for improvements to the Ambulance/EMS Service, such as bariatric lift equipment. The county also confirmed the purchase of the Sharptown Church property for use as a senior/community center. Public Comment included congratulations to a newly appointed Commissioner, announcements regarding local community events, discussion on the courthouse ramp access, and inquiries regarding the housing rehabilitation program eligibility and scope, and concerns about a traffic light timing in Alloway. The meeting concluded with an Executive Closed Session to discuss litigation, negotiations, and attorney-client privilege.