docketcity.com
Home › Passaic County › Meetings

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

April 28, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

County Administration Building 401 Grand Street Paterson, NJ 07505

Agenda PDF Official record ↗

Agenda — 99 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: April 14, 2026
  14. G. Approval of Proclamation: Adopted Pass
  15. 1. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Carol Cuadradro for her tenure as a board member at Passaic County Board of Social Services.
  16. 2. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize the Borough of North Haledon as they celebrate their 125th anniversary.
  17. H. Administrator's Report:
  18. 1. Presentation of a proclamation to Carol Cuadradro recognizing her tenure as a Board Member at the Passaic County Board of Social Services.
  19. I. Budget Matters:
  20. 1. Motion to suspend the regular order of business suspend the regular order of business Pass
  21. 2. RESOLUTION TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:45:15
  22. 3. Motion to open the public hearing on the 2026 "CAP" Resolution (adopted on First Reading on March 24, 2026). open the Public Hearing Pass
  23. 4. Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on the 2026 "CAP" Resolution
  24. 5. Motion to close the public hearing close the Public Hearing Pass
  25. 6. Motion for final adoption on "CAP" Resolution to Exceed Index Rate
  26. 1. RESOLUTION TO EXCEED INDEX RATE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:45:15 26-0263 Adopted Pass
  27. 7. ADOPTION OF THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC
  28. 8. Motion to open the public hearing on the 2026 Passaic County Budget (introduced March 24, 2026) open the public portion Pass
  29. 9. Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on the 2026 Passaic County Budget?
  30. 10. Motion to close the public hearing on the 2026 Passaic County Budget close the Public Hearing Pass
  31. 11. Motion to adopt the 2026 Budget for the County of Passaic
  32. 2. ADOPTION OF THE 2026 BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC 26-0395 removed from Agenda
  33. 12. Motion to resume the regular order of business resume regular order of business Pass
  34. J. County Commissioner Reports:
  35. 1. Commissioner Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara
  36. 2. Commissioner Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
  37. 3. Commissioner John W. Bartlett
  38. 4. Commissioner Rodney A. De Vore
  39. 5. Commissioner Bruce James
  40. 6. Commissioner Michael Ramaglia
  41. 7. Commissioner Christina Schratz
  42. K. Communications: None
  43. L. Oral Portion:
  44. 1. Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ open the public portion Pass
  45. 2. Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ close the Public Portion Pass
  46. M. Consent Agenda:
  47. 48 ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
  48. 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE-YEAR BARRACUDA MESSAGE ARCHIVER APPLIANCE SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP., PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 26-0357 Adopted Pass
  49. 2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF WAYFINDING SIGNS FROM FORGE SIGNWORKS, LLC FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY HIGHLANDS REGIONAL SERVICES CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a) 26-0358
  50. 3. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOYCE O’HARA TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY SENIOR ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 26-0359 Adopted Pass
  51. 4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF PASSAIC COUNTY, PURSUANT TO THE WORKPLACE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT, 113 P.L. 128 26-0360 Adopted Pass
  52. 5. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JANET LAYCOX, NEIL ROSS, JANICE SANGLE, AND CINDY SIMON TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY ADVISORY COUNCIL ON DISABILITY FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ. 26-0361 Adopted Pass
  53. 6. RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ENTERING INTO VARIOUS EMERGENCY CONTRACTS IN RESPONSE TO THE RANSOMWARE EVENT EXPERIENCED BY THE COUNTY IN MARCH 2026, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.3 OF THE PASSAIC COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 26-0383 Adopted Pass
  54. 7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION PENDING IN FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 26-0394 Adopted Pass
  55. 56 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  56. 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONTRACT WITH TOP REPAIRS INC. DBA PANTHER FOR THE PROVISION OF PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE FOR DIETARY FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AT PREAKNESSS HEALTHCARE CENTER UNDER SB-25-014, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10 26-0362 Adopted Pass
  57. 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO PLATINUM NETWORKS GROUP LLC DBA PLATINUM NETWORKS FOR FLIR SYSTEM SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ. AND SB-26-021 26-0364 Adopted Pass
  58. 10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW RICOH COPIER AND RELATED ACCESSORIES FROM ATLANTIC TOMORROW’S OFFICE FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 26-0365 Adopted Pass
  59. 11. RESOLUTION QUALIFYING VENDOR AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR RFQ-26-069: EXPAND POOL WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: RESIDENTIAL INSULATION AND VENTILATION REPAIR AND INSTALLATION WITH OTHER ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS BY THE DIVISION OF WEATHERIZATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. 26-0366 Adopted Pass
  60. 12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND 930 N. RIVERVIEW INDUSTRIAL CONDOMINIUM AND PREFERRED MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR USE OF THEIR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 930 RIVERVIEW DRIVE, TOTOWA, NEW JERSEY. 26-0367 Adopted Pass
  61. 13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES TO AMEND RESOLUTION R-26-0223, DATED MARCH 24, 2026, TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING FROM THE NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS THROUGH THE ENHANCING LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM, APPLIED FOR AND ACCEPTED ON BEHALF OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, NJ, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1. 26-0368 Adopted Pass
  62. 14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE LINCS GRANT PROGRAM DPRE27LNC GRANT TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN: BIO-TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS, PANDEMIC FLU, AND OTHER PUBLIC HEALTH THREATS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1. 26-0369 Adopted Pass
  63. 15. RESOLUTION AWARDING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO PRIDE PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTORS LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROMOTIONAL ITEMS TO SUPPORT OUTREACH ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT/DIVISION OF NUTRITION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5. 26-0370 Adopted Pass
  64. 16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT TWO GRANTS FROM THE NEW JERSEY FOOD SECURITY ADVOCATE FOR THE NEW JERSEY FOOD SYSTEMS ENHANCEMENTS PROGRAM AND THE NEW JERSEY FOOD SECURITY RESEARCH, OUTREACH, AND ORGANIZING FOR TRUSTED (COMMUNITY) ENGAGEMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1. 26-0371 Adopted Pass
  65. 17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE RFP REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR RFP-26-014 YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND AWARD CONTRACTS TO VARIOUS VENDORS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, JANUARY 1, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026, WITH FOUR (4) ONE (1)-YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW. 26-0372 Adopted Pass
  66. 18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO OASIS, INC. - A HAVEN FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO PROVIDE SOUP KITCHEN SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS UNDER THE COMMUNITY BLOCK SERVICES GRANT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(e). 26-0373 Adopted Pass
  67. 68 PUBLIC WORKS
  68. 19. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE OF A WESTERN STAR 47X TRUCK FROM HUDSON COUNTY MOTORS, INC., FOR THE ROAD DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10. 26-0349 Adopted Pass
  69. 20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM NORTH JERSEY BOBCAT, INC. D/B/A BOBCAT OF NORTH JERSEY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10. 26-0350 Adopted Pass
  70. 21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JACK DOHENY COMPANIES, INC., TO REPAIR THE COUNTY-OWNED VACTOR TRUCK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 26-0351 Adopted Pass
  71. 22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM MAINTAINCO, INC., FOR A HELI FORKLIFT WITH A KUBOTA DUAL FUEL ENGINE, FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 26-0352 Adopted Pass
  72. 23. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE OF ONE 2027 HOOK LOADER AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FROM TONY SANCHEZ, LTD, FOR THE ROAD DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 26-0353 Adopted Pass
  73. 24. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 TO CAP ELEVATOR, LLC, FOR PROJECT C-24-009: 401 GRAND STREET PRISONER ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AND 435 HAMBURG TURNPIKE ACCESSIBILITY LIFT ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, ET SEQ. 26-0354 Adopted Pass
  74. 25. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT BLOCK 6717, LOT 1 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, TO BE INCORPORATED INTO CAMP HOPE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5. 26-0355 Adopted Pass
  75. 26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF A DISPUTE RELATED TO PROPERTY INTERESTS ACQUIRED FOR THE OLDHAM ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN WAYNE TOWNSHIP, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 20:3-6. 26-0356 Adopted Pass
  76. 27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC., TO RELOCATE COUNTY FIBER OPTIC LINES ON OLDHAM ROAD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12 26-0374 Adopted Pass
  77. 28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENDORSEMENT OF PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION FOR NJDEP PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE NEW STREET RESERVOIR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT GARRET MOUNTAIN RESERVATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1. 26-0375 Adopted Pass
  78. 29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENDORSEMENT OF PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION FOR NJDEP PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE NEW STREET RESERVOIR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT GARRET MOUNTAIN RESERVATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1. 26-0376 Adopted Pass
  79. 30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO METROPOLITAN FOOD INC. D/B/A DRISCOLL FOODS TO PROVIDE RESTAURANT SUPPLY AND HOSPITALITY CATALOG % DISCOUNT FOR COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4 ET SEQ. AND SB-26-031 26-0377 Adopted Pass
  80. 31. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO 11400 LLC AND SAM TELL & SON INC. TO PROVIDE RESTAURANT SUPPLY AND HOSPITALITY CATALOG % DISCOUNT FOR COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4 ET SEQ. AND SB-26-024 26-0378 Adopted Pass
  81. 32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PARAMUS FORD, INC., D/B/A ALL AMERICAN FORD OF PARAMUS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN (7) FORD F-150 4X4 REGULAR CREW CABS FOR THE DIVISION OF SENIOR SERVICES-NUTRITION DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 26-0379 Adopted Pass
  82. 33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PARAMUS FORD, INC., D/B/A ALL AMERICAN FORD OF PARAMUS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FORD F-750 CREW CAB AND FOUR (4) F-550 CREW CABS FOR THE COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 26-0380 Adopted Pass
  83. 34. 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 COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 26-0381 Adopted Pass
  84. 35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PARAMUS FORD, INC., D/B/A ALL AMERICAN FORD OF PARAMUS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2026 FORD F-350 CREW CABS, ONE (1) 2026 FORD F-550 REGULAR CAB, AND ONE (1) 2026 FORD F-550 CREW CAB FOR COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 26-0382 Adopted Pass
  85. 86 LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
  86. 36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION C/O SYTECH CORPORATION FOR A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH PROPRIETARY COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(dd) 26-0391 Adopted Pass
  87. 37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CORONIS HEALTH RCM I, LLC. FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL BILLING, PER RFP-26-016, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ. 26-0393 Adopted Pass
  88. 89 PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  89. 38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND BMD TOTOWA, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 410 MINNISINK ROAD, TOTOWA, NEW JERSEY, BLOCK 174, LOT 3. 26-0384 Adopted Pass
  90. 39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF WOODLAND PARK TO REALLOCATE THEIR 2023 OPEN SPACE PARK DEVELOPMENT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $208,468 FROM THE ORIGINALLY AWARDED FRANK D. ZACCARIA PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO THEIR 2025 ROSA PARK PLACE TENNIS/PICKLEBALL COURT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. 26-0385 Adopted Pass
  91. 40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FY 2024 TO PERMIT THE BOROUGH OF HALEDON TO CHANGE THEIR SCOPE OF WORK TO INSTALL NEW ADA COMPLIANT DOORS AND RESTROOMS AT THE BOROUGH HALL LOCATED AT 510 BELMONT AVENUE IN THE BOROUGH OF HALEDON PURSUANT TO 24 CFR 91.105. 26-0386 Adopted Pass
  92. 41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FOURTH AND FINAL NO COST TIME EXTENSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FY 2019 WOODLAND PARK LIBRARY AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT BATHROOM PROJECT UNTIL JULY 31, 2026 26-0388 Adopted Pass
  93. 42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SECOND NO COST TIME EXTENSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FY 2023 WEST MILFORD ADA RETROFIT TO THE BUBBLING SPRINGS PARK RESTROOM UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2026 26-0389 Adopted Pass
  94. 43. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT AND SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING ON THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY-2026 APPLICATION, PURSUANT TO CFR 91.105. 26-0390 Adopted Pass
  95. 96 Items Removed from Consent Agenda
  96. N. New Business:
  97. 1. Personnel: Adopted Pass
  98. 2. Bills: Adopted Pass
  99. O. Adjournment: adjourn Pass