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Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

April 8, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

County Administration Building 401 Grand Street Paterson, NJ 07505

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Agenda — 92 items

  1. A. Roll Call:
  2. 1. Bartlett
  3. 2. Cruz
  4. 3. De Vore
  5. 4. Duffy
  6. 5. James
  7. 6. Deputy Director Lazzara
  8. 7. Director Lepore
  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: March 25, 2025
  14. G. Approval of Proclamation:
  15. H. Administrator's Report:
  16. 1. Presentation on the Advocates for Children of New Jersey by Mary Coogan, President / CEO.
  17. I. County Commissioner Reports:
  18. 1. Commissioner Director Pasquale "Pat" Lepore
  19. 2. Commissioner Deputy Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara
  20. 3. Commissioner John W. Bartlett
  21. 4. Commissioner Orlando Cruz
  22. 5. Commissioner Rodney A. De Vore
  23. 6. Commissioner Terry Duffy
  24. 7. Commissioner Bruce James
  25. J. Communications: None
  26. K. Oral Portion:
  27. 1. Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ open the public portion Pass
  28. 2. Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ close the Public Portion Pass
  29. L. Consent Agenda:
  30. 31 ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
  31. 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO EDMUNDS GOVTECH, INC. FOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd) 25-337 Adopted Pass
  32. 2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND THE PASSAIC COUNTY ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS’ ASSOCIATION, REPRESENTING ASSISTANT PROSECUTORS IN THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 34:13A-1, ET SEQ. 25-338 Adopted Pass
  33. 3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF EDMUND O’DONNELL TO THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF PASSAIC COUNTY, PURSUANT TO THE WORKPLACE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT, P.L. 113-128 25-339 Adopted Pass
  34. 4. RESOLUTION REVISING THE REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 10:4-18 25-340 Adopted Pass
  35. 5. RESOLUTION RETAINING WISNIEWSKI & ASSOCIATES, LLC TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF MAZZOLA V. PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-3203-24, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-25-042 25-341 Adopted Pass
  36. 6. RESOLUTION RETAINING PEM LAW LLP TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF MAIA-CUSICK, ET AL. V. SOLLAMI-COVELLO, ET AL., DOCKET NO. BUR-L-704-24, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-24-072 25-349 Adopted Pass
  37. 7. RESOLUTION RENEWING THE PASSAIC COUNTY ENERGY COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM, FROM JULY 2, 2025 TO JULY 1, 2030, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.5, ET SEQ. 25-350 Adopted Pass
  38. 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, ET SEQ. 25-351 Adopted Pass
  39. 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ENTERPRISE LICENSES AND SUPPORT FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12, ET SEQ. 25-352 Adopted Pass
  40. 10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF COPIER MACHINES FROM ATLANTIC TOMORROW’S OFFICE. UNDER STATE CONTRACT NO. 40467, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12, ET SEQ. 25-353 Adopted Pass
  41. 11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION ENTITLED KENNARD FAIRLEY V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, CLAIM PETITION #2022-30699, PENDING IN THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a) 25-354 Adopted Pass
  42. 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) 25-358 Adopted Pass
  43. 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) 25-359 Adopted Pass
  44. 14. 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) 25-360 Adopted Pass
  45. 15. 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) 25-361 Adopted Pass
  46. 16. 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) 25-362 Adopted Pass
  47. 17. 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) 25-363 Adopted Pass
  48. 18. RESOLUTION REVISING THE REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 10:4-18 25-388 removed from Agenda
  49. 50 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  50. 19. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DIVISION OF FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES, FOR THE WIC SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ. 25-355 Adopted Pass
  51. 20. RESOLUTION INCREASING CONTRACT CEILING TO MCPIK RECOVERY SUPPORT UNDER RFP-24-006 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES, TO PROVIDE ADDICTION PREVENTION AND RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES IN 2025 TO PASSAIC COUNTY RESIDENTS, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6, ET SEQ. 25-356 Adopted Pass
  52. 21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BANYAN HIGH SCHOOL TO PROVIDE WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR UNPAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN A PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE SETTING, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET.SEQ. 25-357 Adopted Pass
  53. 22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUBMIT THE 2024 PEER GROUPING EXPENDITURE REPORT AND 2025 PEER GROUPING SPENDING ALLOCATION PLAN IN CONSULTATION WITH THE AREA AGING DIRECTOR AS PER THE 2025 PEER GROUPING GUIDELINES FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING 25-364 Adopted Pass
  54. 23. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION R-25-252, DATED MARCH 25, 2025, TO AWARD ITEM #200-FRUIT COCKTAIL TO MIVILA FOODS 25-365 Adopted Pass
  55. 24. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING FROM THE NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS UNDER THE ENHANCING LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AWARD PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 25-373 Adopted Pass
  56. 25. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LETTER IN SUPPORT OF HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH’S APPLICATION FOR A 2025 GUS SCHUMACHER NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 25-374 Adopted Pass
  57. 58 PUBLIC WORKS
  58. 26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ELECTRIC PARA TRANSIT BUS FROM H.A. DE HART & SON, INC., FOR USE BY THE PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, ET SEQ. 25-342 Adopted Pass
  59. 27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO W.E. TIMMERMAN CO., INC., FOR THE REPAIR OF AN ELGIN SWEEPER VEHICLE FOR THE ROAD DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 25-343 Adopted Pass
  60. 28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THOMAS & SONS BUILDERS, LLC, d/b/a DEVELOP BUILDERS TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SALT STORAGE BUILDING IN THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES, PER BID C-24-003, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ. 25-344 Adopted Pass
  61. 29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VIP SPECIAL SERVICES, LLC FOR WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES AT COUNTY INSTITUTIONS AND PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PER BID SB-25-044, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4 ET SEQ. 25-345 Adopted Pass
  62. 30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RFS COMMERCIAL, INC. TO INSTALL NEW AT VARIOUS COUNTY INSTITUTIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10. 25-346 Adopted Pass
  63. 31. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE APPROPRIATION TO THE VENDORS LISTED HEREIN FOR TREE REMOVAL, TRIMMING, AND STUMP GRINDING SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION, PER SB-23-027, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10 25-347 Adopted Pass
  64. 32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO DEWBERRY ENGINEERS, INC., TO PERFORM A COURSE FACILITIES ASSESSMENT AT PREAKNESS VALLEY GOLF COURSE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, RFQ-25-01, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6 25-348 Adopted Pass
  65. 33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF A RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON FROM THE WINDSOR SCHOOL IN THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5 25-366 Adopted Pass
  66. 34. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES FOR THE COUNTY TO INSTALL AND THE BOROUGH TO MAINTAIN ONE (1) RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON NEAR 219 WANAQUE AVENUE IN THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 25-367 Adopted Pass
  67. 35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN, INC., FOR ON CALL CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE LOWER NOTCH ROAD CULVERT NO. 1600-214 IN THE BOROUGH OF WOODLAND PARK PER BID SB-25-005, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-4 ET SEQ 25-368 Adopted Pass
  68. 36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO ZUCCARO INC., FOR ON-CALL DRAINAGE REPAIRS NEAR THE CLINTON ROAD CULVERT NO. 1600-181 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD PER BID C-24-001 PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ. 25-369 Adopted Pass
  69. 37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO COLONNELLI BROTHERS, INC., FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF STRUCTURE NO. 1600-495 HERSHFIELD PARK PREDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER WANAQUE RIVER IN THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES, PER BID C-25-009, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-4, ET SEQ. 25-370 Adopted Pass
  70. 38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO EMPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL, LTD, FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES AT THE PREAKNESS VALLEY GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE FACILITY IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, RFQ-25-013, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6. 25-371 Adopted Pass
  71. 39. RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH ORDINANCE NO. 1511 DATED FEBRUARY 24, 2025 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 ET SEQ. 25-372 Adopted Pass
  72. 40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO E-Z WHEELS DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE TRAINING FOR PERSONNEL IN THE ROAD DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR OF 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a) 25-379 Adopted Pass
  73. 41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HUDSON COUNTY MOTORS, INC., TO PROVIDE PARTS AND REPAIRS FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR OF 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10. 25-380 Adopted Pass
  74. 42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DOWNES TREE SERVICE, INC., TO CUT, REMOVE DEAD OR FALLEN TREES ON PASSAIC COUNTY ROADS AND RIGHT-OF-WAYS FOR 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10. 25-381 Adopted Pass
  75. 43. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO AMERICAN WEAR, INC. D/B/A AMERICAN WEAR UNIFORMS TO FURNISH AND DELIVER RENTAL/LEASE UNIFORMS FOR VARIOUS COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ. AND SB-25-015 25-386 Adopted Pass
  76. 44. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF STONE PRODUCTS FROM TILCON NEW YORK INC. OF PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5. 25-387 Adopted Pass
  77. 45. RESOLUTION TO EXTEND A CONTRACT WITH EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS, INC. , A FOURTH TIME, FOR CATALOG % DISCOUNTS FOR IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE SUPPLIES FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC PREAKNESS VALLEY GOLF COURSE, PER BID SB-23-013 AND PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15 25-389 Adopted Pass
  78. 79 LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
  79. 46. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION R-24-144, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF BLOOD CONTROL TRAINING CLASSES BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AWARD FROM $15,000.00 TO $16,066.72 PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 25-375 Adopted Pass
  80. 47. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2025 F-350 4x4 SD CREW CAD 6.75 BOX 160” WB SRW XL FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 25-376 Adopted Pass
  81. 48. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION R-25-169, AUTHORIZING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO JEFFREY M. POLITSKY, M.D., PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3. TO INCREASE THE ENCUMBRANCE AWARD AMOUNT TO $29,000 FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE 25-382 Adopted Pass
  82. 49. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE OF INFOSHARE CASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE TO COMPUTER SQUARE, INC., TO BE USED BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5. 25-383 Adopted Pass
  83. 50. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CORP., FOR PAYMENT OF A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT USED BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 25-384 Adopted Pass
  84. 51. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12. 25-385 Adopted Pass
  85. 86 PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  86. 52. RESOLUTION OF AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT BETWEEN PASSAIC COUNTY AND HOLY INSTITUTION PANAGIA SOUMELA APPLICANT/OWNERS OF 253 MARSHALL HILL ROAD, BLOCK 6404, LOT 10, TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, NEW JERSEY 25-377 Adopted Pass
  87. 53. RESOLUTION OF AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT BETWEEN PASSAIC COUNTY AND HOLY INSTITUTION PANAGIA SOUMELA APPLICANT/OWNERS OF 253 MARSHALL HILL ROAD, BLOCK 6404, LOT 10, TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, NEW JERSEY 25-378 Adopted Pass
  88. 89 Items Removed from Consent Agenda
  89. M. New Business:
  90. 1. Personnel: Adopted Pass
  91. 2. Bills: Adopted Pass
  92. N. Adjournment: adjourn Pass