Policy Board
Reorganization Meeting
Phone
Conference
Monday, January 28, 2008 - 11:00 A.M.
SJTPO
Conference Room,
The meeting was called to order
at 11:03 a.m. by Executive Director Timothy Chelius, followed by the flag
salute. Mr. Chelius then advised
that the requirements of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act were met
through 48-Hour Notice on January 23, 2008 to The Press of Atlantic City,
The Bridgeton Evening News, The Daily Journal, Today's Sunbeam,
and to the Clerks of the four member counties.
Also, the Notice was posted on the designated bulletin board in Vineland
City Hall. Attendance of members was
then taken by roll call:
ATTENDANCE:
Members:
Daniel Beyel, Cape May County
Thomas Russo,
Douglas Rainear,
Charles Sullivan,
Scott Evans,
Jeffrey Ridgway,
Leonard Desiderio, Sea Isle City
Perry Barse, City of Vineland
Jerry Mooney, NJDOT (Representing David Kuhn)
Kathleen Aufschneider, SJTA
Also in attendance:
Jeff Daniels, Angelini, Viniar
& Freedman
Robert Brewer,
Brian Wahler, NJ Turnpike Authority
Timothy Chelius, SJTPO
Monica LoGuidice, SJTPO
John Petersack, SJTPO
REORGANIZATION
1.
Report of the Nominating Committee
Executive Director Chelius
reported that the Nominating Committee recommends Freeholder Director Beyel as
Chairman, Freeholder Vice Chairman Russo as Vice Chairman, and Freeholder
Sullivan as Secretary/Treasurer. There
were no additional nominations.
2.
Election of Officers
On Motion by Mayor
Desiderio and seconded by Mayor Barse, the election of officers was unanimously
approved by roll call vote.
3.
Resolution 081-01: Adopting
Annual Notice of Schedule of Regular Meetings
On Motion by Mayor
Desiderio and seconded by Freeholder Sullivan, Resolution 0801-01 was
unanimously approved by roll call vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
November 26, 2007
On Motion by Committeeman
Ridgway and seconded by Freeholder Sullivan, the minutes of November 26, 2007
were unanimously approved by roll call vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
Executive Director Chelius
reviewed the proposal (included in the mailing) from the South Jersey Traffic
Safety Alliance for a proposed partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies for
the spring THINK SAFETY Campaign. He
stated that the
TECHNICAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Robert Brewer reported
that at the January 14, 2008 meeting, TAC recommended Board approval of the
following scheduled action items: Resolution
0801-02 and Resolution 0801-03.
Chairman Beyel thanked the Board
for his reelection as Chairman as well as the reelection of the other officers
and wished everyone a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year.
NEW
BUSINESS
1.
Resolution
0801-02: Amending the FY 2008-2011 Transportation Improvement Program to Delete
the Sherman Avenue and Vineland Boulevards Project and Replace it with the Old
Deerfield Pike, Garden Road, and Mays Landing Road Resurfacing Projects
On Motion by Mayor
Desiderio and seconded by Committeeman Ridgway, Resolution 0801-02 was opened
for discussion. Robert Brewer
explained that even though the amendment states that the
Mayor Barse expressed concern
about the delay, since the
2.
Resolution
0801-03: Approving a Contract
Modification for the Commissioner’s Pike Phase III Scoping Project
On
Motion by Vice Chairman Russo and seconded by Committeeman Ridgway, Resolution
0801-03 was opened for discussion. Executive
Director Chelius explained that the Salem County Engineer and NJDOT determined
that additional work relating to soil borings was needed for the project, in the
amount of $42,335. Mr. Chelius
also stated that the amendment will change the ESBE percent from 21% to 29%.
Notice to Proceed will go out once all contracts are executed fully by
all parties. With no further
comment, Resolution 0801-03 was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
3.
Resolution
0801-04: Approving Consultant
Selection for the FY 2008 Seat Belt Survey
On
Motion by Mayor Desiderio and seconded by Mayor Barse, Resolution 0801-04 was
opened for discussion. Executive
Director Chelius explained that this is the third year for this project.
This years’ survey will also include student high school seat belt
usage. Mr. Chelius stated that
approximately 140 firms were notified, with only one proposal being received by
A-Tech, Engineering of Vineland, with a contract total of $49,999 and an 84% DBE
allocation.
Mayor Barse questioned why only one proposal was received
when sent to several firms, and Mr. Chelius replied by stating that A-Tech
Engineering conducted the last two Seat Belt Surveys, and there are not many
firms that handle this type of work. With
no further comment, Resolution 0801-04 was unanimously approved by roll call
vote.
4.
Resolution
0801-05: Recognizing the Services of
James B. Lewis
On
Motion by Pippa Woods and seconded by Mayor Desiderio, Resolution 0801-05 was
opened for discussion. Executive
Director Chelius explained that this resolution serves as SJTPO’s appreciation
for Mr. Lewis’ years of service to the Policy Board. James
Lewis thanked everyone and wished everyone well.
With no further comment, Resolution 0801-05 was unanimously approved by
roll call vote.
5.
Resolution
0801-06: Recognizing the Services of
Dr. Jerome M. Lutin
On Motion by
Committeeman Ridgway and seconded by Kathleen Aufschneider, Resolution 0801-06
was opened for discussion. Executive
Director Chelius explained that this resolution serves as SJTPO’s appreciation
for Dr. Lutin’s years of service to the Policy Board.
With no further comment, Resolution 08701-06 was unanimously approved by
roll call vote.
NJDOT Update: Jerry
Mooney, NJDOT – Bureau of Statewide Planning
Shore Connection Projects:
Jerry Mooney reported on the following intersections:
Rt. 49/55 Interchange:
Mr. Mooney reported that work on the
modified design is in progress and preliminary design submission is expected by
summer 2008. The project is
scheduled to be advertised fall 2009, with anticipated construction to start by
spring 2010.
Rt. 47,
Rt. 47/55 Shore Connection Study:
Mr. Mooney stated that this project was removed from the Study and
Development Program due to no further breakouts.
All projects have been broken out.
Rt. 9/CR 550 (
Rt. 47/347 and Route 49/50 Corridor Enhancements:
Mr. Mooney stated that the next steps include collecting additional ITS
data along the corridor, refine proposed ITS strategies, and meeting with the
agencies involved with the project to obtain acceptance of the proposed ITS
improvements.
Mr. Mooney stated that he will submit a full report to be
included with the minutes.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENT
Freeholder Sullivan thanked everyone for his reappointment
and stated that he has worked well with everyone on the Board.
On Motion by Mayor Desiderio and seconded by
Vice Chairman Russo, the Board appointed Monica LoGuidice as acting Secretary in
lieu of Freeholder Sullivan to sign resolutions.
With no further comment, the motion was unanimously approved by roll call
vote.
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion by Committeeman Ridgway and seconded by Chairman Beyel, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
Approved Minutes Certified Correct:
_______________________________________
Monica LoGuidice for
Charles R. Sullivan, Secretary/Treasurer