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Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

March 11, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final

County Administration Building 401 Grand Street Paterson, NJ 07505

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Agenda — 107 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 and all who have died from COVID-19, especially the 2,259 residents of Passaic County.
  13. F. Approval of Minutes: February 27, 2025
  14. G. Approval of Proclamations: Adopted Pass
  15. 1. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize Mrs. Ursula Erit for Irish Heritage Month Celebration.
  16. 2. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize Sr. Colleen Clair, FMA for Irish Heritage Month Celebration.
  17. H. Administrator's Report:
  18. 1. Irish Heritage Month Celebration Honoring Mrs. Ursula Erit and Sr. Colleen Clair, FMA.
  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 COUNTY BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15, et seq.,
  22. 3. Motion to open the public hearing on the 2025 "CAP" Resolution (adopted on First Reading on February 11, 2025). open the Public Hearing Pass
  23. 4. Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on the 2025 "CAP" Resolution
  24. 5. Motion to close the public hearing close the Public Hearing Pass
  25. 6. Motion for final adoption on the Resolution to Exceed the County Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a CAP Bank, Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15, et seq.,
  26. a. RESOLUTION TO EXCEED THE COUNTY BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15, et seq., 25-145 Adopted Pass
  27. 7. ADOPTION OF THE 2025 PASSAIC COUNTY BUDGET
  28. 8. Motion to open the public hearing on the 2025 Passaic County Budget (introduced February 11, 2025) open the Public Hearing Pass
  29. 9. Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on the 2025 Passaic County Budget?
  30. 10. Motion to close the public hearing on the 2025 Passaic County Budget close the Public Hearing Pass
  31. 11. Motion to Amend the County Budget Approved on February 11, 2025
  32. a. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE COUNTY BUDGET APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 11, 2025 25-254 Adopted Pass
  33. 12. Motion to adopt the 2025 Passaic County Budget
  34. a. ADOPTION OF THE 2025 PASSAIC COUNTY BUDGET 25-253 Adopted Pass
  35. 13. Motion to resume the regular order of business resume regular order of business Pass
  36. J. County Commissioner Reports:
  37. 1. Commissioner Director Pasquale "Pat" Lepore
  38. 2. Commissioner Deputy Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara
  39. 3. Commissioner John W. Bartlett
  40. 4. Commissioner Orlando Cruz
  41. 5. Commissioner Rodney A. De Vore
  42. 6. Commissioner Terry Duffy
  43. 7. Commissioner Bruce James
  44. K. Communications: None
  45. L. Oral Portion:
  46. 1. Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ open the public portion Pass
  47. 2. Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________ close the Public Portion Pass
  48. M. 2/3 Vote Resolution
  49. 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE BUDGET TRANSFERS BETWEEN 2024 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-59 25-215 Adopted Pass
  50. N. Consent Agenda:
  51. 52 ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
  52. 1. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FRANCILLIA MOLINA AS THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER, EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY OFFICER, AND PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 19, 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ. 25-202 Adopted Pass
  53. 2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR THE RIFLE CAMP PARK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 25-203 Adopted Pass
  54. 3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIFTY-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND THE PASSAIC COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR FACILITIES AT LAMBERT CASTLE, FROM JANUARY 1, 2024 TO DECEMBER 31, 2073, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-15 25-204 Adopted Pass
  55. 4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC TO APPLY FOR THE 2025-2026 LEAP COUNTY COORDINATOR FELLOWSHIP GRANT ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 25-205 Adopted Pass
  56. 5. RESOLUTION RETAINING DARIO, ALBERT, METZ, CANDA, CONCANNON, ORTIZ TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF BAJEK V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-3138-24, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-25-042 25-206 Adopted Pass
  57. 6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LITIGATION AGAINST MAJOR INSULIN MANUFACTURERS, GLP-1 MANUFACTURERS, AND PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS FOR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH ARTIFICIAL INFLATION OF PRICING FOR DIABETIC AND WEIGHT-LOSS MEDICATIONS, AND QUALIFYING AND RETAINING FRANTZ LAW GROUP, APLC TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO SAME, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. 25-207 Adopted Pass
  58. 7. RESOLUTION EXERCISING TWO-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH CONCORD ENGINEERING GROUPS, INC. DBA CONCORD ENERGY SERVICES FOR ENERGY CONSULTING SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ. 25-209 Adopted Pass
  59. 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. TO EXTEND THE FIBER OPTIC RING AT 401 GRAND STREET, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12, ET SEQ. 25-210 Adopted Pass
  60. 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION ENTITLED NANCY URRACA V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, CLAIM PETITION #2018-18023, PENDING IN THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a) 25-249 Adopted Pass
  61. 10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION ENTITLED LUZ RODRIGUEZ V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, CLAIM PETITION #2021-23801, PENDING IN THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a) 25-250 Adopted Pass
  62. 11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR CYBERSECURITY INSURANCE COVERAGE WITH AIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (m) 25-251 Adopted Pass
  63. 64 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  64. 12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, GOVENOR’S COUNCIL ON SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 ALLIANCE TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM. 25-211 Adopted Pass
  65. 13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES. 25-212 Adopted Pass
  66. 14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CERTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENTS CONDUCTED IN SEPTEMBER AND NOVEMBER OF 2024 PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY’S CONTRACT WITH MXI ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC UNDER SB-23-003 25-217 Adopted Pass
  67. 15. RESOLUTION OF AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH A PASSAIC COUNTY PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT AND DEVELOP REAL PROPERTY WITH FRONTAGE ALONG ALPS ROAD (CR 504) IN WAYNE, NEW JERSEY. 25-218 Adopted Pass
  68. 16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE RADON AWARENESS PROGRAM (RAP) GRANT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21, ET SEQ. 25-222 Adopted Pass
  69. 17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND ST. JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER RAINBOWS OF HOPE 25-223 Adopted Pass
  70. 18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE LOGISTIC LETTER BETWEEN THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND THE NJ COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED (PROJECT B.E.S.T.) PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 13:1E-213 ET SEQ. 25-224 Adopted Pass
  71. 19. RESOLUTION TO QUALIFY AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO BESTNEST MANAGEMENT LLC TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE STAFFING AGENCY SERVICES TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2025 TO DECEMBER 31, 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1). 25-225 Adopted Pass
  72. 20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT WITH WAYNE TILE CO. FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS FOR USE IN PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER BATHROOM RENOVATIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a) 25-226 Adopted Pass
  73. 21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND HARDWARE FROM CONTINENTAL HARDWARE, INC. FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER BATHROOM RENOVATIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, ET SEQ. 25-227 Adopted Pass
  74. 22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A WALK-IN TUB AND PLUMBING MATERIALS FROM F.W. WEBB CO. FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER BATHROOM RENOVATIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, ET SEQ. 25-232 Adopted Pass
  75. 23. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF DOORS AND RELATED HARDWARE FROM CONTINENTAL HARDWARE, INC. FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, ET SEQ. 25-233 Adopted Pass
  76. 24. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF DROP CEILING MATERIALS FROM CONTINENTAL HARDWARE, INC. FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, ET SEQ. 25-234 Adopted Pass
  77. 25. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NES COMPANY FOR ONE MEDICAL VACUUM/SUCTION PUMP REPLACEMENT AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 25-235 Adopted Pass
  78. 79 PUBLIC WORKS
  79. 26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JOHNSTON G.P., TO INSTALL ELECTRONIC NETWORK EQUIPMENT AND SECURITY AND CABLING FOR THE GATES LOCATED AT THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC BUILDING LOCATED AT 151 EAST 11TH STREET AND 495 RIVER STREET IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10. 25-236 Adopted Pass
  80. 27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PREFERRED OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE, LLC TO PROVIDE GOOSE CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, SB-25-033, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A:11-4 ET SEQ. 25-238 Adopted Pass
  81. 28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO DEWBERRY ENGINEERS, INC., TO PERFORM A COURSE FACILITIES ASSESSMENT AT PREAKNESS VALLEY GOLF COURSE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, RFQ-24-043, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6 25-239 Adopted Pass
  82. 29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ACCURATE WELL & PUMP LLC OF WEST MILFORD FOR WATER WELL DECOMMISSIONING AT PREAKNESS VALLEY GOLF COURSE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 25-240 Adopted Pass
  83. 30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO T. SLACK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., TO PREPARE A SITE INVESTIGATION - REMEDIAL ACTION REPORT RELATED TO THE CLOSURE OF AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK AT THE COUNTY SALT DOME LOCATED AT 10 IVY STREET IN THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12, ET SEQ. 25-241 Adopted Pass
  84. 31. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AT NORTHERN NEW JERSEY., TO REPAIR THE COUNTY-OWNED SNOW PLOW TRUCKS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. , LLC, 40A:11-3 25-242 Adopted Pass
  85. 32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS NEAR 972 MADISON AVE. IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PER BID C-24-001, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-4, ET SEQ. 25-243 Adopted Pass
  86. 33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE-ORDER NO. 2 TO ON-LINE CONTRACTING, INC., FOR ON-CALL DRAINAGE REPAIRS AT 79 CEDAR GROVE ROAD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS, PER BID C-24-001, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3, ET SEQ. 25-244 Adopted Pass
  87. 34. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO GREENMAN PEDERSEN, INC., FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL AID AGREEMENT 2020-DT-DLA-534, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6 25-245 Adopted Pass
  88. 35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO T&M ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR A NEW WANDER SYSTEM AT UNIT 3 AND NURSE CALL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AT UNITS 1, 2, AND 4 AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, RFQ-24-043, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. 25-246 Adopted Pass
  89. 36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO EMPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL, LTD., TO PROVIDE ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT SERVICES AT THE PREAKNESS VALLEY GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE FACILITY IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, RFQ-25-013, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. 25-247 Adopted Pass
  90. 91 LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
  91. 37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS GOOD BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 ET SEQ., AND N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 ET SEQ. 25-213 Adopted Pass
  92. 38. RESOLUTION AWARDING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP TO PURCHASE POLICE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE NARCOTICS TASK FORCE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3. 25-214 Adopted Pass
  93. 39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD CONTRACT TO ST. JOSEPH HEALTH TO PROVIDE ALTERNATE RESPONSES TO REDUCE INSTANCES OF VIOLENCE AND ESCALATION (ARRIVE) TOGETHER CRITICAL INCIDENT MODEL SERVICES, AS PER RFP-25-016, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. 25-216 Adopted Pass
  94. 40. RESOLUTION AMENDING R-24-1155 AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE GRANT (JAG) TO SUPPORT THE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL GANG, GUN, AND NARCOTICS TASK FORCE TO REFLECT THE CHANGE IN THE JAG (SUB AWARD JAG 1-16TF-23 ) GRANT AWARD FROM $195,185 TO $195,042 25-219 Adopted Pass
  95. 41. RESOLUTION AWARDING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO NATIONAL TACTICAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE BASIC CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS COURSE/TRAINING THROUGH THE NATIONAL TACTICAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE COUNTY’s SWORN OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS AND S.W.A.T. TEAMS N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3. 25-228 Adopted Pass
  96. 42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW WITH CORONIS HEALTH RCM, LLC TO PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES AND MEDICAL BILLING, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ. 25-229 Adopted Pass
  97. 43. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SUBSCRIPTION USER FEE FOR THE 700/800 MHZ RADIO SYSTEM FROM THE NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(2). 25-230 Adopted Pass
  98. 44. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF ONE (1) SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLE FROM THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (PC-SPCA), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36(2) 25-231 Adopted Pass
  99. 100 PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  100. 45. RESOLUTION FOR A SIGNAL JURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH A PASSAIC COUNTY PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF ALPS ROAD AND THE MILLER ROAD ACCESS TO APPLICANT’S PROPERTY. 25-220 Adopted Pass
  101. 46. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REDUCTION OF THE CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENT FEE ASSOCIATED WITH PASSAIC COUNTY PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION SP-23-046 LOCATED AT 80-82 HOLSMAN STREET, PATERSON, NEW JERSEY FROM $4,708.00 TO $250.00. 25-221 Adopted Pass
  102. 47. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SECOND NO COST TIME EXTENSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BOROUGH OF WANAQUE FY 2022 PARK AVENUE AND BOULEVARD AVENUE WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UNTIL MAY 31, 2025 25-248 Adopted Pass
  103. 104 Items Removed from Consent Agenda
  104. O. New Business:
  105. 1. Personnel: Adopted Pass
  106. 2. Bills: Adopted Pass
  107. P. Adjournment: adjourn Pass