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Gloucester County commissioners approve waves of contracts, grants and appointments
Summary
At its May 13, 2026 meeting the Gloucester County Board of Commissioners approved multiple resolutions that appoint officials, authorize contracts and accept state grants — including a $1.7 million public-facility improvements grant and contracts for election systems and public-safety equipment. Questions on select contracts were answered by county administration.
The Gloucester County Board of Commissioners on May 13 approved a package of resolutions that included appointments, contracts and grant acceptances affecting county operations and services. Deputy Director Jefferson and Director DiMarco presented the items during the meeting, which concluded at 6:36 p.m.
The board voted to approve administration resolutions that included the appointment of a member to the Housing Authority of the County of Gloucester and the appointment to the Rowan College of South Jersey board of trustees. The administration also sought and received authorization to insert special items of revenue into the 2026 county budget pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 and to enter a shared-services agreement with the Gloucester County Improvement Authority.
The meeting record shows several contract authorizations: a contract with Chance & McCann, LLC for administrative services (through March 4, 2027, not to exceed $50,000); a contract with Election Systems & Software, LLC for $95,960; professional services with Steven W. Bartelt, MAI (not to exceed $40,000); and various vendor contracts for supplies and equipment across departments. The Department of Public Safety and Veterans Affairs presented purchases and contract renewals that include Motorola Solutions purchases and a contract with Cooper University Health Care for emergency medical services/disaster medicine (not to exceed $93,000).
Health and human services items approved include acceptance of multiple state grants: the LINCS public health emergency preparedness grant ($287,621); the Overdose Fatality Review Team grant ($75,000); a No Wrong Door pilot program award ($120,300); a JDAI innovation grant ($120,000); and a Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) application for $90,000 with a $90,000 in-kind match (total program $180,000). The board also authorized purchases such as a Turf Equipment & Supply Co. purchase for $70,788.87.
Commissioner DeSilvio asked questions about two contract items (Resolutions 56576 and 56614) and Administrator Sweeney provided responses during the meeting. The minutes record the questions and the response but do not supply further detail in the transcript about the substance of those answers.
All listed resolution packages were moved and recorded as approved in the meeting minutes. The minutes do not provide full, itemized roll-call tallies for every motion in the text provided; where the record shows only an approval, the action is reported here as approved per the official minutes.
The meeting also recorded proclamations presented by Deputy Director Jefferson honoring local residents and recognizing awareness months. The board adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
