Bridge commission approves consent agenda, votes to end participation in State Health Benefits Program

At the Aug. 28, 2025 regular meeting, the Cape May County Bridge Commission unanimously approved a consent agenda that included resolutions to certify monthly deposits, set a ceiling for interim payments for health benefits and payroll, execute license and indemnification agreements, and terminate participation in the State Health Benefits Program. The motion to close public comment and approve Resolutions 25-3797 through 25-3803 was moved by Secretary/Treasurer Maryanne K. Murphy, seconded by Vice Chairman Scott Halliday, and carried unanimously. The consent package specifically listed Resolution 25-3798, certifying July revenue deposits of $1,294,859.36, and Resolution 25-3799, approving a ceiling amount for payments of health benefits and payroll expenses between Bridge Commission meetings. Resolution 25-3801 was listed as "terminating all participation in the State Health Benefits Program." The record does not specify implementation details, effective dates, or personnel impacts for the termination; those details were not provided during the meeting and will require follow up from staff. Other approved items included an Officer's Certificate authorization (Res. 25-3797), an indemnification agreement for the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office (Res. 25-3800), and an indemnification amendment authorizing accrued-time-off payment to Antonio Colon (Res. 25-3803). The board approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting and authorized payment of bills earlier in the session by unanimous votes.