Freeholder Meeting Minutes 10/23/07 - Atlantic County Government

ATLANTIC COUNTY

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

Minutes of Meeting

Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road

Northfield, New Jersey

October 23, 2007

CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders was called to order by Chairman Joseph Silipena at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the above date and at the Stillwater Building, Northfield, NJ.

OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT Statement of Open Public Meeting Compliance: Pursuant to the Open Public Meeting Act, Chairman Joseph Silipena announced that adequate notice of this meeting, as required by said Act, has been provided to The Press and the Mainland Journal, posted on bulletin boards at 1333 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City; the Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road, Northfield and at the County Clerk's Offices in Mays Landing.

PRAYER & FLAG SALUTE The prayer was led by Freeholder Joe Kelly and the flag salute was led by Chairman Silipena.

ROLL CALL The following roll call was recorded: PRESENT: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

MEETING MINUTES
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the September 11, 2007 Minutes and approve them as presented.

The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling and Silipena. ABSTAINED: Sutton.

ORDINANCE 11
NO-PASSING ZONES
FINAL READING
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for an ordinance revising no-passing zones along First Road (Rt. 688) in the Town of Hammonton, Atlantic County.
Chairman Silipena opened the meeting for public comments at 4:08 p.m., there being none, the public portion was closed at 4:09 p.m.
The above mentioned Ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

ORDINANCE 12
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL
FINAL READING.
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for an ordinance providing for the installation and maintenance of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Pitney Road (CR634) and Great Creek Road in the Township of Galloway.
Chairman Silipena opened the meeting for public comments at 4:09 p.m. there being none, the public portion was closed at 4:09 p.m.
The above mentioned Ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion approving the 2008 Comprehensive Alcoholism/Drug Abuse Services Plan update.

RESOLUTION 538
ALCOHOLISM / DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion approving the 2008 Comprehensive Alcoholism/Drug Abuse Services Plan update.
The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 539
RENEWAL AGREEMENT
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a renewal agreement with Rutgers University for the cooperative extension program in the amount not to exceed $226,741.00.
The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 540
SHELTER & COUNSELING SERVICES
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion regarding a Public Donor Agreement with the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Division of Youth and Family Services for the provision of shelter and counseling services to abused women by the Atlantic County Women's Center at no cost.
The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 541
ROAD SAFETY AUDIT
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a professional services agreement with McMahon Transportation Engineers and Planners for a road safety audit and highway access management study of Ocean Heights Avenue for an amount not to exceed $48,000.00.
The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSTAIN: Giordano.

RESOLUTION 542
AMENDING RESOLUTION 289 & 290 (6/13/06)
Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion amending Resolutions 289 and 290 (6/13/06) regarding an intergovernmental agreement with the Borough of Folsom for the County Municipal Open Space Partnership Program deleting the acquisition of Block 3101, Lot 2 and Block 3201, Lot 6 and reallocating $20,400.00 for acquisition of Block 1201, Lots 3 and 4 at no additional cost.
The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 543
AMENDING RESOLUTION 595 (12/31/06)
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 595 (10/31/06), regarding an intergovernmental agreement with the Township of Buena Vista for the County Municipal Open Space Partnership Program extending the time for acquisition at no additional cost.
The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 544
TITLE SEARCH & INSURANCE SERVICES
Freeholder moved and Freeholder seconded a motion to enter into a contract with the Title Company of Jersey to purchase title search insurance services in connection with acquisition of property for improvements at Jim Leeds Road and Sixth Avenue in Galloway Township for an amount not to exceed $13,484.00.
The above-mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 545
RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Concorde Group, Inc. to provide records management consulting services for an amount not to exceed $249,450.00.
The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 546
FLASHING SCHOOL BEACON
Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Delta Line Construction, Co., to provide flashing school beacon, Blue Anchor Road in Folsom total sum not to exceed $31,123.60.
The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 547
WEB BASED NETWORKED DIGITAL ID CAMERA SYSTEM
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Connected Office Products D/B/A Card Data Systems, to provide a Web based networked digital ID camera system and accessories at various County locations for an amount not to exceed $78,450.00.
The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 548
REPEALING RESOLUTION 295 (6/5/07)
Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion repealing Resolution No. 295 (6/5/07) regarding an agreement with MB Markland Contracting Company and authorizing a contract with Martell Construction Co., lowest responsible bidder, for renovations to the prisoners holding cells at the Atlantic County Civil Courthouse for an amount not to exceed $795,000.00.
The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. NAYS: Kelly.

RESOLUTION 549
RENEWAL GRANT APPLICATION
Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to submit a renewal grant application to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for an Alcohol Rehabilitation and Education Program for an amount not to exceed $664,247.00.
The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 550
GRANT
Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion for a grant renewal for participation with the State of New Jersey, Division of Criminal Justice, Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, for the Insurance Fraud Reimbursement Program for an amount not to exceed $148,229.00.
The above-mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sustton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 551
GRANT APPLICATION
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for Federal Aid for FY'07 for improvements at Shore Road/Main Street, Section 6A in Absecon and Pleasantville in an amount of $1,690,000.00.
The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 552
GRANT RENEWAL
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to submit a grant renewal application to the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice for the 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant amount not to exceed $143,800.00 funded grant amount and $48,121.00 County cash match.
The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 553
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
NJDOT
Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion for the acquisition of storm water drainage easement and additional right-of-way access property identified as Block 1166.02, Lots 1 & 2.01, at the intersection of Pitney Road and Great Creek Road, Galloway Township amount not to exceed $69,000.00.
The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 554
CHAPTER 159
SJTPO
Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to move to combine and adopt Resolutions 554 to 557.
The insertion into the budget the sum of $1,690,000.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, under the caption of Shore Rd/Main St. CR 585, 6A FY07.
Resolutions 554 to 557 were adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.

RESOLUTION 555
CHAPTER 159 NJ AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The insertion into the budget the sum of $83,200.00 from the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization, under the caption of Sub Regional Transportation Planning Program.

RESOLUTION 556
CHAPTER 159
The insertion into the budget the sum of $1,457,652.15 from the State of New Jersey, State Agriculture Development Committee, under the caption of Variety Farms, Inc. 2007, and the sum of $724,344.76 under the caption of the Open space Trust, 2007.

RESOLUTION 557
CHAPTER 159
US DEPT. OF HEALTH
The insertion into the budget the sum of $171,943.00 from the United Stated Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, under the caption of Federal Runaway and Homeless Youth 07-08.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There being no further business, Chairman Silipena opened the public portion of the meeting.at 4:35.

Mr. Steve Moliver (21 Schooner Avenue, Galloway Twp.) questioned the accuracy of a political ad.

Mr. Joe McDevitt (Ventnor resident) addressed the Board regarding political literature.

Mr. Don Yeskey (Somers Point resident) questioned if there was any further discussion regarding the ban on fishing on the Longport Bridge.

Ms. Robin Stott (Margate resident) questioned how did the Ordinance come about?

There being no public comments, the public portion of the meeting was closed at 4:56.

WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE Written correspondence was received by this office during the period of October 10, 2007 through October 23, 2007.

ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:58 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Sonya Gillespie Harris
Clerk to the Board

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CALL TO ORDER	A regular meeting of the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders was called to order by Chairman Joseph Silipena at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the above date and at the Stillwater Building, Northfield, NJ.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT	Statement of Open Public Meeting Compliance: Pursuant to the Open Public Meeting Act, Chairman Joseph Silipena announced that adequate notice of this meeting, as required by said Act, has been provided to The Press and the Mainland Journal, posted on bulletin boards at 1333 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City; the Stillwater Building, 201 Shore Road, Northfield and at the County Clerk's Offices in Mays Landing.
PRAYER & FLAG SALUTE	The prayer was led by Freeholder Joe Kelly and the flag salute was led by Chairman Silipena.
ROLL CALL	The following roll call was recorded: PRESENT: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
MEETING MINUTES	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Cooper seconded a motion to dispense with the reading of the September 11, 2007 Minutes and approve them as presented. The above-mentioned motion was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling and Silipena. ABSTAINED: Sutton.
ORDINANCE 11 NO-PASSING ZONES FINAL READING	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for an ordinance revising no-passing zones along First Road (Rt. 688) in the Town of Hammonton, Atlantic County. Chairman Silipena opened the meeting for public comments at 4:08 p.m., there being none, the public portion was closed at 4:09 p.m. The above mentioned Ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
ORDINANCE 12 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL FINAL READING.	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion for an ordinance providing for the installation and maintenance of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Pitney Road (CR634) and Great Creek Road in the Township of Galloway. Chairman Silipena opened the meeting for public comments at 4:09 p.m. there being none, the public portion was closed at 4:09 p.m. The above mentioned Ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion approving the 2008 Comprehensive Alcoholism/Drug Abuse Services Plan update.
RESOLUTION 538 ALCOHOLISM / DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion approving the 2008 Comprehensive Alcoholism/Drug Abuse Services Plan update. The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 539 RENEWAL AGREEMENT	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a renewal agreement with Rutgers University for the cooperative extension program in the amount not to exceed $226,741.00. The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 540 SHELTER & COUNSELING SERVICES	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion regarding a Public Donor Agreement with the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Division of Youth and Family Services for the provision of shelter and counseling services to abused women by the Atlantic County Women's Center at no cost. The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 541 ROAD SAFETY AUDIT	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a professional services agreement with McMahon Transportation Engineers and Planners for a road safety audit and highway access management study of Ocean Heights Avenue for an amount not to exceed $48,000.00. The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. ABSTAIN: Giordano.
RESOLUTION 542 AMENDING RESOLUTION 289 & 290 (6/13/06)	Freeholder Russo moved and Freeholder Curcio seconded a motion amending Resolutions 289 and 290 (6/13/06) regarding an intergovernmental agreement with the Borough of Folsom for the County Municipal Open Space Partnership Program deleting the acquisition of Block 3101, Lot 2 and Block 3201, Lot 6 and reallocating $20,400.00 for acquisition of Block 1201, Lots 3 and 4 at no additional cost. The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 543 AMENDING RESOLUTION 595 (12/31/06)	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Russo seconded a motion amending Resolution No. 595 (10/31/06), regarding an intergovernmental agreement with the Township of Buena Vista for the County Municipal Open Space Partnership Program extending the time for acquisition at no additional cost. The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 544 TITLE SEARCH & INSURANCE SERVICES	Freeholder moved and Freeholder seconded a motion to enter into a contract with the Title Company of Jersey to purchase title search insurance services in connection with acquisition of property for improvements at Jim Leeds Road and Sixth Avenue in Galloway Township for an amount not to exceed $13,484.00. The above-mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 545 RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Concorde Group, Inc. to provide records management consulting services for an amount not to exceed $249,450.00. The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 546 FLASHING SCHOOL BEACON	Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Delta Line Construction, Co., to provide flashing school beacon, Blue Anchor Road in Folsom total sum not to exceed $31,123.60. The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 547 WEB BASED NETWORKED DIGITAL ID CAMERA SYSTEM	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Connected Office Products D/B/A Card Data Systems, to provide a Web based networked digital ID camera system and accessories at various County locations for an amount not to exceed $78,450.00. The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 548 REPEALING RESOLUTION 295 (6/5/07)	Freeholder Sutton moved and Freeholder Schilling seconded a motion repealing Resolution No. 295 (6/5/07) regarding an agreement with MB Markland Contracting Company and authorizing a contract with Martell Construction Co., lowest responsible bidder, for renovations to the prisoners holding cells at the Atlantic County Civil Courthouse for an amount not to exceed $795,000.00. The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena. NAYS: Kelly.
RESOLUTION 549 RENEWAL GRANT APPLICATION	Freeholder Kelly moved and Freeholder Giordano seconded a motion to submit a renewal grant application to the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services for an Alcohol Rehabilitation and Education Program for an amount not to exceed $664,247.00. The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 550 GRANT	Freeholder Curcio moved and Freeholder Nelson seconded a motion for a grant renewal for participation with the State of New Jersey, Division of Criminal Justice, Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, for the Insurance Fraud Reimbursement Program for an amount not to exceed $148,229.00. The above-mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sustton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 551 GRANT APPLICATION	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to submit a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for Federal Aid for FY'07 for improvements at Shore Road/Main Street, Section 6A in Absecon and Pleasantville in an amount of $1,690,000.00. The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 552 GRANT RENEWAL	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion to submit a grant renewal application to the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice for the 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant amount not to exceed $143,800.00 funded grant amount and $48,121.00 County cash match. The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 553 ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY NJDOT	Freeholder Schilling moved and Freeholder Sutton seconded a motion for the acquisition of storm water drainage easement and additional right-of-way access property identified as Block 1166.02, Lots 1 & 2.01, at the intersection of Pitney Road and Great Creek Road, Galloway Township amount not to exceed $69,000.00. The above mentioned resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 554 CHAPTER 159 SJTPO	Freeholder Nelson moved and Freeholder Kelly seconded a motion to move to combine and adopt Resolutions 554 to 557. The insertion into the budget the sum of $1,690,000.00 from the State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, under the caption of Shore Rd/Main St. CR 585, 6A FY07. Resolutions 554 to 557 were adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Cooper, Curcio, Giordano, Kelly, Nelson, Russo, Schilling, Sutton and Silipena.
RESOLUTION 555 CHAPTER 159 NJ AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	The insertion into the budget the sum of $83,200.00 from the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization, under the caption of Sub Regional Transportation Planning Program.
RESOLUTION 556 CHAPTER 159	The insertion into the budget the sum of $1,457,652.15 from the State of New Jersey, State Agriculture Development Committee, under the caption of Variety Farms, Inc. 2007, and the sum of $724,344.76 under the caption of the Open space Trust, 2007.
RESOLUTION 557 CHAPTER 159 US DEPT. OF HEALTH	The insertion into the budget the sum of $171,943.00 from the United Stated Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, under the caption of Federal Runaway and Homeless Youth 07-08.
PUBLIC COMMENTS	There being no further business, Chairman Silipena opened the public portion of the meeting.at 4:35.
	Mr. Steve Moliver (21 Schooner Avenue, Galloway Twp.) questioned the accuracy of a political ad.
	Mr. Joe McDevitt (Ventnor resident) addressed the Board regarding political literature.
	Mr. Don Yeskey (Somers Point resident) questioned if there was any further discussion regarding the ban on fishing on the Longport Bridge.
	Ms. Robin Stott (Margate resident) questioned how did the Ordinance come about?
	There being no public comments, the public portion of the meeting was closed at 4:56.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE	Written correspondence was received by this office during the period of October 10, 2007 through October 23, 2007.
ADJOURNMENT	There being no further business, it was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:58 p.m.
	Respectfully submitted, Sonya Gillespie Harris Clerk to the Board