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Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

June 9, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

County Administration Building 401 Grand Street Paterson, NJ 07505

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Agenda — 90 items

  1. A. Roll Call:
  2. 1. Bartlett
  3. 2. De Vore
  4. 3. James
  5. 4. Ramaglia
  6. 5. Schratz
  7. 6. Deputy Director Cruz
  8. 7. Director Lazzara
  9. B. Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
  10. C. Pledge of Allegiance
  11. D. Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
  12. E. Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
  13. F. Approval of Minutes: May 26, 2026
  14. G. Approval of Proclamation: Adopted Pass
  15. 1. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Alyssa Bitar for being named the 2025-2026 Passaic County Teacher of the Year.
  16. 2. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Josephine Maio Suppa a cherished member of the Passaic County Department of Senior Services Congregate Nutrition Program as she celebrates her 101st Birthday.
  17. H. Administrator's Report:
  18. 1. Presentation of a Proclamation for Alyssa Bitar being names the 2025-2026 Teach of the Year for the County of Passaic.
  19. 2. Presentation on Moms Demand Action by Toby Murphy, Public Education Co-lead for New Jersey Chapter of Moms Demand Action.
  20. I. County Commissioner Reports:
  21. 1. Commissioner Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara
  22. 2. Commissioner Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
  23. 3. Commissioner John W. Bartlett
  24. 4. Commissioner Rodney A. De Vore
  25. 5. Commissioner Bruce James
  26. 6. Commissioner Michael Ramaglia
  27. 7. Commissioner Christina Schratz
  28. J. Communications: None
  29. K. Oral Portion:
  30. 1. Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ open the public portion Pass
  31. 2. Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ close the Public Portion Pass
  32. L. Consent Agenda:
  33. 34 ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
  34. 1. RESOLUTION RETAINING CLEARY, GIACOBBE, ALFIERI & JACOBS, LLC TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF MAYRA HUANSI V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO. ESX-L-7281-25, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-032 26-0573 Adopted Pass
  35. 2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ACCEPT A NATURAL CLIMATE SOLUTIONS GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 26-0574 Adopted Pass
  36. 3. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MICHAEL RAMAGLIA TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, PURSUANT TO THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 2014 26-0575
  37. 4. RESOLUTION MAKING VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN AND DISABLED RESIDENT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 26-0576 Adopted Pass
  38. 5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING CONTRACT FOR CYBERSECURITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (M) 26-0577 Adopted Pass
  39. 6. RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING THE DETAILS AND BOND FORM THEREOF FOR $3,012,000 COUNTY COLLEGE BONDS, SERIES 2026A DATED JULY 1, 2026 26-0578 Adopted Pass
  40. 7. RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING THE DETAILS AND BOND FORM THEREOF FOR $3,012,000 COUNTY COLLEGE BONDS, SERIES 2026B (COUNTY COLLEGE BOND ACT, P.L. 1971, C.12) DATED JULY 1, 2026 26-0579 Adopted Pass
  41. 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION, PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF A NOTICE OF SALE AND THE PUBLICATION OF A SUMMARY NOTICE OF SALE AND PRESCRIBING THE FORMS THEREOF FOR $6,024,000 BONDS CONSISTING OF $3,012,000 COUNTY COLLEGE BONDS, SERIES 2026A AND $3,012,000 COUNTY COLLEGE BONDS, SERIES 2026B (COUNTY COLLEGE BOND ACT, P.L. 1971, C.12), EACH ISSUE DATED JULY 1, 2026, APPROVING THE PREPARATION, DISTRIBUTION AND EXECUTION OF A PRELIMINARY AND A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR SUCH BONDS, UNDERTAKING TO PROVIDE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION, COVENANTING TO COMPLY WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, AND AUTHORIZING VARIOUS MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH ELECTRONIC BIDDING FOR THE BONDS 26-0580 Adopted Pass
  42. 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO REQUEST APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO NJSA 40A:4-87 (Chapter 159 P.L. 158) 26-0585 Adopted Pass
  43. 10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO REQUEST APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO NJSA 40A:4-87 (Chapter 159 P.L. 158) 26-0586 Adopted Pass
  44. 11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO REQUEST APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO NJSA 40A:4-87 (Chapter 159 P.L. 158) 26-0587 Adopted Pass
  45. 12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO REQUEST APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO NJSA 40A:4-87 (Chapter 159 P.L. 158) 26-0588 Adopted Pass
  46. 13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO REQUEST APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO NJSA 40A:4-87 (Chapter 159 P.L. 158) 26-0589 Adopted Pass
  47. 48 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  48. 14. RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE ONE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW THE CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS VENDORS FOR THE PROVISION OF PAPER GOODS, BAG LINERS, FOODSERVICE SUPPLY AND RELATED PRODUCTS TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER UNDER SB-25-064, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4. 26-0540 Adopted Pass
  49. 15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING SERVICES, TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP) 2026 GRANT DOAS26SHF12, IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00. 26-0541 Adopted Pass
  50. 16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A CHILDHOOD LEAD EXPOSURE PREVENTION (CLEP) PROJECT GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 26-0542 Adopted Pass
  51. 17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THROUGH THE LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 26-0543 Adopted Pass
  52. 18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH THROUGH THE LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH OUTBREAK PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE GRANT PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 26-0544 Adopted Pass
  53. 19. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A RIGHT TO KNOW PROGRAM GRANT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 26-0545 Adopted Pass
  54. 20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES TO ACCEPT THE 2026 NEW JERSEY CLEAN COMMUNITIES ENTITLEMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 13:1E-213, ET SEQ. 26-0547 Adopted Pass
  55. 21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO IMMEDICENTER TOTOWA D/B/A TOTOWA PRIMARY CARE CENTER TO PERFORM ANNUAL MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE EXAMINATIONS FOR HAZMAT TRAINED STAFF, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 26-0548 Adopted Pass
  56. 22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR SH27016 SHELTER SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS (SSH & SSH TANF), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1. 26-0549 Adopted Pass
  57. 23. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE COORDINATION OF THE PASSAIC COUNTY INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL (CIACC) ISSUED BY THE NJ DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1. 26-0550 Adopted Pass
  58. 24. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING AND INFORMATION SERVICES, HSAC, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1. 26-0551 Adopted Pass
  59. 25. RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE THIRD ONE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW TO MONARCH HOUSING ASSOCIATES, INC. UNDER RFP-23-016, PLANNING AND COORDINATION OF HUD CONTINUUM OF CARE ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET.SEQ. 26-0552 Adopted Pass
  60. 26. RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTIONS R-23-0220, DATED MARCH 14, 2023, R-23-0818, DATED SEPTEMBER 5, 2023, R-26-0165, DATED FEBRUARY 24, 2026, AND R-26-0273, DATED APRIL 14, 2026 TO INCREASE THE AWARD AMOUNT RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING: ORGANIZATIONAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. 26-0553 Adopted Pass
  61. 62 PUBLIC WORKS
  62. 27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AURORA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., TO REMOVE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND FUEL SYSTEMS AT THE ROAD DEPARTMENT FACILITY AT 40-62 COLUMBIA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PER BID SB-25-004 PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-4, ET SEQ. 26-0554 Adopted Pass
  63. 28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR FRENCH AND PARRELLO ASSOCIATES, PA FOR ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL TESTING FOR THE 11 MARSHALL STREET REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, SB-25-005, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 26-0559 Adopted Pass
  64. 29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO COLONNELLI BROTHERS, INC. FOR THE ON CALL DRAINAGE REPAIRS AT THE VALLEY ROAD OVER TRIBUTARY OF SIGNAC BROOK STRUCTURE #1600-344 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PER BID C-26-001, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ. 26-0561 Adopted Pass
  65. 30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO COLONNELLI BROTHERS, INC. FOR ON CALL CULVERT REPAIRS TO MORRIS ROAD CULVERT #1600-325 OVER CUPSAW BROOK IN THE BOROUGH OF RINGWOOD, PER BID C-24-002, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, ET SEQ. 26-0562 Adopted Pass
  66. 31. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO COLONNELLI BROTHERS, INC. FOR ON CALL DRAINAGE REPAIR POMPTON ROAD CULVERT, STRUCTURE #1600-524, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PER BID C-26-001, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, ET SEQ. 26-0563 Adopted Pass
  67. 32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VARIOUS VENDORS TO PURCHASE FERTILIZER FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PASSAIC COUNTY GOLF COURSE, PER BID SB-26-032, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-4, ET SEQ. 26-0564 Adopted Pass
  68. 33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DMR SERVICES, LLC, TO REPAIR A WELL AT CAMP HOPE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 26-0566 Adopted Pass
  69. 34. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO 439 OAK STREET, LLC FOR PROPOSED ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING CORNICES AND DÉCOR MOLDING THAT ENCROACH INTO THE PAULISON AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE CITY OF PASSAIC, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1. 26-0567 Adopted Pass
  70. 35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PARAMUS FORD, INC., D/B/A ALL AMERICAN FORD OF PARAMUS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2026 FORD EXPLORER FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 26-0568 Adopted Pass
  71. 36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TRAFFIC SAFETY SERVICES, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) RRFB SYSTEMS WITH DOT POLES, FYG SIGNS, AND PUSH BUTTONS (SOLAR-POWERED PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK BEACONS) AT THE CROSSWALKS LOCATED AT UNION AVENUE AND ALBION AVENUE AND PREAKNESS AVENUE AND HILL STREET IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(A) 26-0569 Adopted Pass
  72. 37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HUDSON COUNTY MOTORS, INC. TO PROVIDE PARTS AND/OR REPAIR PASSAIC COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SNOWPLOW TRUCKS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10. 26-0570 Adopted Pass
  73. 74 LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
  74. 38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM SOME’S UNIFORMS, INC. TO PROVIDE UNIFORMS TO THE PASSAIC CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 2026 JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY, FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 26-0555 Adopted Pass
  75. 39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM INSERRA SUPERMARKETS, INC. TO PROVIDE MEALS TO THE PASSAIC CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 2026 JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY, FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 26-0556 Adopted Pass
  76. 40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM AMEREAM, LLC D/B/A AMERICAN DREAM TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO THE PASSAIC CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 2026 JUNIOR POLICE ACADEMY, FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 26-0557 Adopted Pass
  77. 41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM VINDAN INC. D/B/A HARRIS UNIFORM, FOR UNIFORMS FOR THE HAWTHORNE POLICE DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12 26-0558 Adopted Pass
  78. 42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM ATLANTIC UNIFORM CO., INC., FOR ARMOR EXPRESS VORTEX IIIA BODY ARMOR VESTS WITH ACCOMPANYING ACCESSORIES FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12 26-0560 Adopted Pass
  79. 43. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR FFY25 STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMAN ACT (VAWA) GRANT PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40:20-1 ET SEQ. 26-0565 Adopted Pass
  80. 81 PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  81. 44. RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE PROPOSED NORTHEAST WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PLAN AMENDMENT. 26-0539 Adopted Pass
  82. 45. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FOURTH AND FINAL ONE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH MULLIN & LONERGAN ASSOCIATES FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 TO AUGUST 31, 2027 26-0590 Adopted Pass
  83. 46. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF GRANT AWARD FUNDS FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FY 2025 26-0591 Adopted Pass
  84. 85 Items Removed from Consent Agenda
  85. M. New Business:
  86. 1. 2026-05 ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PASSAIC COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY GENERAL OBLIGATION LEASE REVENUE NOTES AND BONDS (11 MARSHALL STREET PHASE II REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY 26-0592 introduced on first reading Pass
  87. 2. Motion to adopt Bond Ordinance 2026-05 on first reading
  88. 3. Personnel: Adopted Pass
  89. 4. Bills: Adopted Pass
  90. N. Adjournment: adjourn Pass