Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
County Administration Building 401 Grand Street Paterson, NJ 07505
Agenda — 102 items
- A. Roll Call:
- 1. Bartlett
- 2. De Vore
- 3. James
- 4. Ramaglia
- 5. Schratz
- 6. Deputy Director Cruz
- 7. Director Lazzara
- B. Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
- C. Pledge of Allegiance
- D. Invocation: Introduced by Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min. and Invocation by Rev. Sarah Anthony, Senior Pastor of Grace Gospel Church, Paterson, New Jersey
- E. Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
- F. Approval of Minutes:
- 1. December 29, 2025
- 2. January 27, 2026
- G. Approval of Proclamations:
- 1. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Rev. Dr. Kay Banks for our Black History Month Celebration.
- 2. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Dr. Judith Foster for our Black History Month Celebration.
- 3. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Howard Haughton for our Black History Month Celebration.
- 4. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Lola Patterson for our Black History Month Celebration.
- 5. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Rev. Dr. Jalyn E. Lyde on her retirement from the Paterson School District.
- H. Administrator's Report:
- 1. County of Passaic Black History Month Celebration honoring Rev. Dr. Kay Banks, Dr. Judith Foster, Howard Haughton and Lola Patterson. A poem will be read by Ashante Johnson.
- I. County Commissioner Reports:
- 1. Commissioner Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara
- 2. Commissioner Deputy Director Orlando Cruz
- 3. Commissioner John W. Bartlett
- 4. Commissioner Rodney A. De Vore
- 5. Commissioner Bruce James
- 6. Commissioner Michael Ramaglia
- 7. Commissioner Christina Schratz
- J. Communications: None
- K. Oral Portion:
- 1. Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________
- 2. Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________
- L. 2/3 Vote:
- 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE BUDGET TRANSFERS BETWEEN 2025 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-59
- 2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS BETWEEN THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2026, TO AND ADOPTION OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC BUDGET FOR AN EMERGENCY TEMPORARY GRANT BUDGET, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20
- M. Consent Agenda:
- 40 ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
- 1. RESOLUTION RENEWING THE PASSAIC COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM (38PCCP) FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.8
- 2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE TO THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH UNDER THE SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH FOR USE OF THE DOCUMENT SUMMARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1, ET SEQ.
- 3. RESOLUTION EXERCISING SECOND ONE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH PERSELAY ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES AS A CONTRACT MONITOR OF AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY JAIL, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ.
- 4. RESOLUTION APPOINTING JENNIFER POLIDORI TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40:20-1
- 5. RESOLUTION RETAINING TAYLOR LAW GROUP, LLC TO SERVE AS OUTSIDE LABOR COUNSEL, CONDUCT WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS, AND PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TRAININGS TO THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC IN CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ AND RFQ-26-051
- 6. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2026 OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND BUDGET, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 7. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TEMPORARY CAPITAL BUDGET, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-4.3
- 8. RESOLUTION INCREASING THE LEGAL FEE AUTHORIZATION TO WEINER LAW GROUP, LLC FOR OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF WIGGINS PLASTICS, INC., ET AL. V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-2441-22, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6
- 9. RESOLUTION INCREASING THE LEGAL FEE AUTHORIZATION TO WISNIEWSKI & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF NUNEZ V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-38-23, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6
- 10. RESOLUTION RETAINING FLORIO KENNY RAVAL, LLP TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF KATHRYN SKROBALA V. PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-4304-25, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-032
- 11. RESOLUTION RETAINING FRIEND & WENZEL, LLC TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF JAEDALIN ROSADO, ET AL. V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-4008-25, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-032
- 12. RESOLUTION RETAINING WISNIEWSKI & ASSOCIATES, LLC TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF LAMAR JOSHUA V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-104-26, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-044
- 13. RESOLUTION RETAINING ERIC M. BERNSTEIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF BARBARA CARR V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-2487-24, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-032
- 14. RESOLUTION RETAINING TRENK ISABEL SIDDIQI & SHAHDANIAN, P.C. TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF KATHRYN SKROBALA V. PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-4304-25, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-060
- 15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION ENTITLED ERIC BLESING V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, CLAIM PETITION #2021-31530, PENDING IN THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)
- 56 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
- 16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDERS OF AGENCY CLINICAL STAFF FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER IN CALENDAR YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6
- 17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A RATIONAL COMBI OVEN FROM MAP INTERNATIONAL IMPORT & EXPORT CORP. FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10
- 18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE STATEWIDE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF SERVICES WITH VNANNJ AFFILIATED HEALTH SERVICES, INC. ON BEHALF OF PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 19. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-26-45 AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDERS OF MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES UNDER RFQ-25-031, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6
- 61 PUBLIC WORKS
- 20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO T&M ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM A FORMAL DAM INSPECTION OF THE WEASEL BROOK PARK DAM IN THE CITY OF CLIFTON, RFQ-25-058, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.
- 21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 FOR CAP ELEVATOR, LLC, FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF THE PRISONER ELEVATOR AT 401 GRAND STREET IN THE CITY OF PATERSON AND THE INSTALLATION OF AN ACCESSIBILITY LIFT ELEVATOR AT THE SHERIFF’S HEADQUARTERS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PER BID C-24-009, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.
- 22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO ERIC BAGINSKI FOR AN EXISTING AS-BUILT ROOF OVERHANG THAT ENCROACHES INTO THE RIGHT OF WAY OF PATERSON AVENUE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.
- 23. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 FOR A&A INDUSTRIAL PIPING TO COMPLETE VARIOUS HVAC REPAIRS TO UNITS 1, 2, & 4 AND PROVIDE A NEW HVAC REPLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR UNIT 3, AND REPLACE THE EXISTING BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR UNITS 1 THROUGH 4 AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PER BID C-25-005, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.
- 24. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS REQUIRED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF HIGH MOUNTAIN ROAD CULVERT NO. 1600-338 IN THE BOROUGH OF NORTH HALEDON, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 20:3-6
- 25. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRE-QUALIFICATION REGULATIONS FOR BIDDERS FOR THE U.S. CUSTOMS HOUSE (A.K.A. COURTHOUSE ANNEX) EXTERIOR RESTORATION PROJECT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-25
- 26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CLARKE CATON HINTZ, P.C. TO PREPARE A COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN AT LAMBERT CASTLE IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, RFQ-26-047, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5, ET SEQ.
- 27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO JOHN O’ HARA COMPANY FOR THE LAMBERT CASTLE LANDSCAPE RESTORATION PHASE I: PROJECT PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PER BID C-23-020, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, ET SEQ.
- 28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL & HISTORIC AFFAIRS TO ACCEPT A PROJECT GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND INSTALLATION OF INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS AT THE HISTORIC PASSAIC COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO CLARKE CATON HINTZ FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CAMP HOPE INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, RFQ-26-047, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6
- 30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO CLARKE CATON HINTZ FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ONGOING DESIGN AND RESTORATION PROJECTS AT LAMBERT CASTLE IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, RFQ-26-047, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6
- 31. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER AS PASSAIC COUNTY POETRY MONTH
- 32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VMC COMPANY INC., FOR ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL FROM THE MAINTENANCE GARAGE AT GOFFLE BROOK PARK IN THE BOROUGH OF HAWTHORNE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3
- 33. RESOLUTION AWARDING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO METROPOLITAN FOODS INC. DBA DRISCOLL FOODS FOR FOOD ITEMS PURCHASED FOR CAMP HOPE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3
- 34. RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTION WITH THE FIREWOOD FARM INC. AND DTS TRUCKING, LLC, TO PROVIDE MULCH PRODUCTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, SB-25-026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4 ET SEQ.
- 35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO EMPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL, LTD TO CONDUCT AIR MONITORING AND COLLECT LABORATORY SAMPLES FOR REMEDIATION OF THE MAINTENANCE GARAGE AT GOFFLE BROOK PARK IN THE BOROUGH OF HAWTHORNE, RFQ-26-011, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.
- 36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ROUTE 23 AUTOMALL, LLC FOR REPAIR SERVICES FOR ROAD DEPARTMENT VEHICLES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12, ET SEQ.
- 37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO RICHARD A. ALAIMO ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW SALT DOME IN THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES, RFQ-26-011, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6
- 38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HUDSON COUNTY MOTORS, INC., FOR REPAIRS SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COUNTY TRUCKS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.
- 39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VAN DINES INC. DBA VAN DINE MOTORS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT, SPREADERS, PLOWS, PARTS AND REPAIRS THROUGH THE BERGEN COUNTY COOPERATIVE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 AND N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12, ET SEQ.
- 40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GENERAL PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC., FOR PLUMBING SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT CATALOG % DISCOUNT PRICING FOR COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS AS PER BID SB-26-013, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A 11-4 ET SEQ.
- 41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONTRACT WITH CARRIER CORPORATION FOR HOURLY SERVICE AND PROVIDING PARTS ON HVAC EQUIPMENT AT VARIOUS COUNTY OF PASSAIC FACILITIES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10
- 42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NEW JERSEY REALTY ADVISORY GROUP, LLC, FOR APPRAISER EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY WITH RESPECT TO THE OLDHAM ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, AND THE LOWER NOTCH CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE BOROUGH OF WOODLAND PARK, RFQ-25-068, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.
- 43. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD TO OF CONTRACT TO CAP ELEVATOR, LLC FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, TESTING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES AT VARIOUS COUNTY INSTITUTIONS, PER BID SB-26-017, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-4, ET SEQ.
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- 44. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY 2025 STATE BODY ARMOR REPLACEMENT FUND, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 45. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE FROM PARAMUS FORD, INC., FOR A 2025 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILTY AWD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.
- 46. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL, CORP., FOR AN ANNUAL AGREEMENT FOR THE GRAYKEY LICENSE FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE I.C.U DIVISION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.
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- 47. 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 SECTION 91.105
- 48. RESOLUTION FOR AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND SKYLINE EQUITY LLC, APPLICANT/OWNER OF 39 BELMONT AVENUE, BLOCK 601, LOT 6, PATERSON, NEW JERSEY.
- 49. RESOLUTION FOR AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH A PASSAIC COUNTY PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE REAL PROPERTY WITH FRONTAGE ALONG MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE IN CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY.
- 94 Items Removed from Consent Agenda
- N. New Business:
- 1. 2026-01 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AND NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $22,000,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE COUNTY TRUST FUND MONEYS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT OR FULLY OR PARTIALLY FUND APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.
- 2. Motion to approve Bond Ordinance 2026-01 on first reading.
- 3. 2026-02 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE UNDERTAKING OF THE PASSAIC COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX (FORMER U.S. CUSTOMS HOUSE) EXTERIOR RESTORATION PROJECT IN, BY AND FOR THE OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $4,500,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE A STATE GRANT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.
- 4. Motion to approve Bond Ordinance 2026-02 on first reading.
- 5. Personnel:
- 6. Bills:
- O. Adjournment: