Robert Austino
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Top issues during term (10)
Vineland Turkey Drive Facing Funding Shortfall
The program needs roughly $25,000 raised in small donations to buy about 1,200 turkeys.
South Jersey Connects Fare-Free Shuttle Pilot
State-funded pilot; no county cost noted.
Area Plan on Aging renewal
State-funded aging program operations; no local cost stated.
Victims of Crime Act grant for sexual assault response
Grant-funded; no local cost stated.
CCUA Wastewater Plant Overhaul
About $28 million total, with the net cost to the authority expected around $14 million after loan forgiveness — no sewer rate increase beyond the usual 1%.
County Road and Bridge Program Update
Mostly state and federal grant funded, supplemented by county bond funds for design and engineering.
Board of Elections Space and Pay Concerns
Undetermined — involves salary increases and new space, with some positions potentially reimbursable through state early-voting grants.
Landfill Cell 10 expansion and solid waste plan amendment
No new cost to residents; the authority funds it through tipping fees, expected to rise only about 2% next year.
WorkFirst New Jersey grant funding ($3.08 million)
Adds $3,078,744 in state grant money to county operations — not local tax dollars.
OET transportation consolidation into CATS
Eliminates a $65,000 annual budget line item by doing fleet repairs in-house.
Decisions during term (31)
Recorded while Austino was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Resolutions 2026-594 through 2026-614
Resolution 2026-615 — Truck Repair Services Contract (Webers Auto)
Resolution 2026-616 — Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance (United Healthcare)
Resolution 2026-617 — Soup Kitchen Feeding Program Services
Resolution 2026-618 — Adobe Acrobat Pro Subscriptions (SHI)
Resolution 2026-619 — IT Support and Cybersecurity Renewal (Palo Alto Networks)
Resolution 2026-620 — Budget Amendment, 2026 Area Plan Grant
Resolution 2026-621 — Corrections Department Investigation Assignment
Resolution 2026-622 — Budget Amendment, FY 2027 Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
Resolution 2026-623 — SPAN Parent Advocacy Network Subaward Amendment
Resolution Certifying Compliance With Regulations Of The Local Finance Board Of The State Of New Jersey(Governing Body Certification of the 2025 Single Audit)
Resolution Declaring Fellowes Model CRC38385, Serial 0004575 Shredder From The County Clerk's Office Surplus And Unneeded Property And Authorizing The CCIA To Recycle As E-Waste
Resolution Authorizing Absorption Of Transportation Services Under The Division Of Employment And Training By The Department Of Aging
Resolution Of Support For The City Of Vineland's Application For New Jersey Department Of Transportation Safe Routes To School Program
Resolution Canceling Expired Contracts For October 2026 Covering Materials, Services And Supplies
Resolution Authorizing Payment of Bills
Resolution 2026-578 — Approving Amendment No. 28 to the Solid Waste Management Plan
Resolution 2026-579 — Operation Green Light for Veterans
Resolution 2026-580 — Occupational Health Services Contract ($55,000)
Resolution 2026-581 — Ford Police Interceptor Purchase ($45,587)
Voting record (18)
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