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Board of County Commissioners Reorganization Meeting

January 7, 2026 ·5:30 PM Final

County Administration Building 401 Grand Street Paterson, New Jersey 07505

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Agenda — 77 items

  1. A. Clerk: Call to order the 189th Re-Organizational Meeting of the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners.
  2. B. Clerk: Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
  3. C. Clerk: Pledge of Allegiance
  4. D1. Clerk: Introduction: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
  5. D2. Clerk: Invocation: Rev. Dr. Kenneth D.R. Clayton
  6. E. Clerk: Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
  7. F. Clerk: Roll Call
  8. 1. Bartlett
  9. 2. Cruz
  10. 3. De Vore
  11. 4. James
  12. 5. Lazzara
  13. 6. Ramaglia
  14. 7. Schratz
  15. G. MC: Oath of Office administered to the Honorable Michael Ramaglia followed by remarks
  16. H. MC: Oath of Office administered to the Honorable Christina Schratz followed by remarks
  17. I. MC: Musical Interlude
  18. J. MC: Introduction of the Honorable Rudolph Filko, A.J.S.C: Assignment Judge, New Jersey Superior Court, Passaic Vicinage
  19. K. Clerk: May I have a nomination for County Commissioner Director for the Year 2026
  20. 1. County Commissioner Nomination for County Commissioner Director
  21. 2. County Commissioner Second the nomination
  22. L. Clerk: Are there any other nominations?
  23. M. Clerk: May I have a motion to close nominations
  24. 1. County Commissioner Moves to close nomination
  25. 2. County Commissioner Second the nomination
  26. 3. Roll Call: Bartlett, Cruz, De Vore, James, Lazzara, Ramaglia, Schratz
  27. N. Clerk: Motion to vote upon the nomination for County Commissioner Director
  28. 1. County Commissioner Moves to vote upon the nomination for County Commissioner Director
  29. 2. County Commissioner Second the nomination
  30. 3. Roll Call: Bartlett, Cruz, De Vore, James, Lazzara, Ramaglia, Schratz
  31. O. Clerk: May I have a nomination for Deputy Director for the year 2026
  32. 1. County Commissioner Nomination for County Commissioner Deputy Director
  33. 2. County Commissioner Second the nomination
  34. P. Clerk: Are there any other nominations?
  35. Q. Clerk: Motion to close the nominations
  36. 1. County Commissioner Moves to close nominations
  37. 2. County Commissioner Second the nomination
  38. 3. Roll Call: Bartlett, Cruz, De Vore, James, Lazzara, Ramaglia, Schratz
  39. R. Clerk: Motion to vote upon the nomination for County Commissioner Deputy Director
  40. 1. County Commissioner Moves to vote upon the nomination for County Commissioner Deputy Director
  41. 2. Second the nomination
  42. 3. Roll Call: Bartlett, Cruz, De Vore, James, Lazzara, Ramaglia, Schratz
  43. S. MC: Administer the Oath of Allegiance to the County Commissioner Deputy Director
  44. T. MC: Administer the Oath of Allegiance to the County Commissioner Director
  45. T1. Presentation of the Directors Gavel by the Honorable John Currie
  46. T2. Remarks by the County Commissioner Director
  47. U. Oral Portion:
  48. 1. Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ open the public portion
  49. 2. Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ close the Public Portion Pass
  50. V. Consent Agenda:
  51. 51 ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
  52. 1. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PASSAIC COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 26-0022 Adopted Pass
  53. 2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BY-LAWS FOR THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 26-0021 Adopted Pass
  54. 3. RESOLUTION APPOINTING BRIAN JACKSON TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:37A-46, ET SEQ. 26-0020 Adopted Pass
  55. 4. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 10:4-18 26-0019 Adopted Pass
  56. 5. RESOLUTION QUALIFYING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO WIELKOTZ & COMPANY, LLC TO PROVIDE AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES TO THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC IN CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. AND RFQ-26-014 26-0018 Adopted Pass
  57. 6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-14, ET SEQ. 26-0017 Adopted Pass
  58. 7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2026 AND THE ADOPTION OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC’S 2026 BUDGET, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-19 26-0016 Adopted Pass
  59. 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEBT SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2026 AND THE ADOPTION OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC’S 2026 BUDGET, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-19 26-0015 Adopted Pass
  60. 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2026 AND THE ADOPTION OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC’S 2026 BUDGET, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-19 26-0014 Adopted Pass
  61. 10. RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COUNTY COMMISSIONER TO SERVE AS LIAISON TO THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 26-0013 Adopted Pass
  62. 11. RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS MEMBERS OF THE PASSAIC COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 44:1-11 26-0012 Adopted Pass
  63. 12. RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE NORTH JERSEY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AUTHORITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 26-0011 Adopted Pass
  64. 13. RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO THE CAMP HOPE COMMISSION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:23-6.3 26-0010 Adopted Pass
  65. 14. RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF SCHOOL ESTIMATE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 18A:54-27 26-0009 Adopted Pass
  66. 15. RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF SCHOOL ESTIMATE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 18A:64A-15 26-0008 Adopted Pass
  67. 16. RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENTS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 26-0007 Adopted Pass
  68. 17. RESOLUTION APPOINTING ONE (1) LEGISLATIVE DELEGATE AND TWO (2) ALTERNATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATES TO THE NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 26-0006 Adopted Pass
  69. 18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS MEMBERS OF THE PASSAIC COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES 26-0005 Adopted Pass
  70. 19. RESOLUTION APPOINTING A DESIGNEE FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO THE YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 13:90-2.4, ET SEQ. 26-0004 Adopted Pass
  71. 20. RESOLUTION APPOINTING A COUNTY COMMISSIONER TO THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 10:2-1.3, ET SEQ. 26-0003 Adopted Pass
  72. 21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENTS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY PLANNING BOARD FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:27-1, ET SEQ. 26-0002 Adopted Pass
  73. 22. RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNTY COMMISSIONER CHRISTINA SCHRATZ TO THE OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 26-0001 Adopted Pass
  74. W. Director: Administer the Oath of Allegiance to Brian Jackson, President of the Passaic County Building and Construction Trades Council as Commissioner to the Passaic County Improvement Authority.
  75. X. MC: Administration of the Oath of Allegiance to voting members to the following Boards by the Honorable Rudolph Filko, A.J.S.C.; Assignment Judge, New Jersey Superior Court, Passaic Vicinage Passaic County Community College- Board of School Estimate Passaic County Technical Institute- Board of School Estimate Camp Hope Commission New Jersey Association of Counties ("NJAC") Delegate, Alternate Delegate and Second Alternate Delegate Passaic County Planning Board Youth Service Commission Human Services Advisory Council Passaic County Board of Social Services Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Representative to the Office of Emergency Management Affordable Housing Corporation Planning Board Development Review Committee
  76. Y. Adjournment: adjourn Pass
  77. Z. Benediction: Rev. Alfred E. Steele, Pastor