Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
County Administration Building 401 Grand Street Paterson, NJ 07505
Agenda — 113 items
- A. Roll Call:
- 1. Bartlett
- 2. Cruz
- 3. De Vore
- 4. Duffy
- 5. James
- 6. Deputy Director Lazzara
- 7. Director Lepore
- 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. Jason T. Mitchell, MDiv, Senior Pastor - Peoples Missionary Baptist Church, Newark, New Jersey.
- 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 2,322 residents of Passaic County.
- F. Approval of Minutes: January 21, 2025
- 1. January 21, 2025
- G. Approval of Proclamation:
- 1. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Brian Jackson for our Black History Month Celebration
- 2. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Thurese Calhoun for our Black History Month Celebration
- 3. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Michael Hall for our Black History Month Celebration
- 4. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Kesha T. Drakeford for our Black History Month Celebration
- H. Administrator's Report:
- 1. Black History Month Celebration honoring Brian Jackson, Thurese Calhoun, Michael Hall, and Kesha T. Drakeford.
- 2. Presentation of the 2025 Budget for the County of Passaic
- I. Motion to suspend the regular order of business
- J. Budget Matters:
- 1. 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.,
- 2. RESOLUTION INTRODUCING THE PASSAIC COUNTY BUDGET FOR FY 2025 AND ADOPTING SAME ON FIRST READING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF THE LOCAL BUDGET LAW.
- 3. Read into record the Public Notice calling for a Public Hearing for the CAP Resolution and the Passaic County Budget for 2025 on March 11, 2025 at 5:30pm.
- 1. Bond Ordinance 2025-01 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT AND NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $15,400,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE CAPITAL SURPLUS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, 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.
- a. Motion to open the public hearing on Bond Ordinance 2025-01
- b. Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on Bond Ordinance 2025-01
- c. Motion to close the public hearing on Bond Ordinance 2025-01
- d. Motion to adopt Bond Ordinance 2025-01
- 1. 2025-01 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT AND NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $15,400,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE CAPITAL SURPLUS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, 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.
- K. Motion to resume the regular order of business
- L. County Commissioner Reports:
- 1. Commissioner Director Pasquale "Pat" Lepore
- 2. Commissioner Deputy Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara
- 3. Commissioner John W. Bartlett
- 4. Commissioner Orlando Cruz
- 5. Commissioner Rodney A. De Vore
- 6. Commissioner Terry Duffy
- 7. Commissioner Bruce James
- M. Communications: None
- N. Oral Portion:
- 1. Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________
- 2. Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________
- O. Consent Agenda:
- 48 ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
- 1. RESOLUTION CERTIFYING COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION’S “ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE ON THE CONSIDERATION OF ARREST AND CONVICTION RECORDS IN EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS UNDER TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964,” PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 2. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025 OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND BUDGET, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SONOMA RESTAURANT CORP. TO OPERATE THE CAFETERIA AT THE PASSAIC COUNTY COURT HOUSE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ.
- 4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF REQUESTS UNDER THE OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, ET SEQ.
- 5. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING NADEGE D. ALLWATERS, ESQ. AS PASSAIC COUNTY COUNSEL FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM, COMMENCING FEBRUARY 27, 2025 AND TERMINATING FEBRUARY 26, 2028, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:9-43
- 6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENTS TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES COMMISSION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 13:90-2.3, ET SEQ.
- 7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION ENTITLED ZENA BISONO V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, CLAIM PETITION #2022-3008, PENDING IN THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)
- 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY BOARD OF TAXATION TO EXCEED THE COUNTY ENTITY BUDGET REQUEST CAP IN CALENDAR YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO P.L. 2015, c.249
- 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO EXCEED THE COUNTY ENTITY BUDGET REQUEST CAP IN CALENDAR YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO P.L. 2015, c.249
- 10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR TO EXCEED THE COUNTY ENTITY BUDGET REQUEST CAP IN CALENDAR YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO P.L. 2015, c.249
- 11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS TO EXCEED THE COUNTY ENTITY BUDGET REQUEST CAP IN CALENDAR YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO P.L. 2015, c.249
- 12. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO PUBLISH LEGAL NOTICES ON THEIR OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT WEBSITES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 61 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
- 13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES, DIVISION OF WEATHERIZATION AND HOME ENERGY, TO ACCEPT A GRANT INCREASE FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 2024 WEATHERIZATION GRANT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.
- 14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT AWARDS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 TO VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES FOR YOUTH INVOLVED WITH OR AT RISK OF INVOLVEMENT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNSEL, INC. OF PASSAIC COUNTY D/B/A PASSAIC COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER TO PROVIDE ADULT LITERACY INNOVATIONS INITIATIVE PROGRAM SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE ADULT LITERACY INNOVATIONS INITIATIVE PROGRAM SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASE TO AMOUNT OF CONTRACT WITH CUMAC ECHO, INC. TO PROVIDE MOBILE FOOD PANTRY SERVICES UNDER RFP-24-017 FOR THE 2025 CALENDAR YEAR, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET.SEQ.
- 18. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SHC SERVICES D/B/A SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH CARE 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).
- 19. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE 2025 COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ACT GRANT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21, ET SEQ.
- 20. RESOLUTION EXERCISING ONE-YEAR OPTION WITH AMERICAN WEAR, INC. D/B/A AMERICAN WEAR UNIFORMS FOR SECURITY UNIFORM RENTAL AND CLEANING FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER.
- 21. RESOLUTION EXERCISING ONE-YEAR OPTION WITH MIVILA CORP. D/B/A MIVILA FOODS TO PROVIDE JUICE VARIETIES FOR RESIDENTS OF PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER AND HOMEBOUND AND CONGREGATE SITES IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC
- 22. RESOLUTION EXERCISING ONE-YEAR OPTION WITH PLATINUM NETWORKS GROUP, LLC D/B/A PLATINUM NETWORKS FOR FLIR SYSTEM SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER
- 23. RESOLUTION EXERCISING ONE-YEAR OPTION WITH ACULABS FOR LABORATORY SERVICES FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER.
- 24. RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE FOURTH ONE (1)-YEAR OPTION WITH POWERBACK, FORMERLY KNOWN AS RESPIRATORY HEALTH SERVICES, LLC FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPY SERVICES FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 ET SEQ. AND RFP-20-029
- 74 PUBLIC WORKS
- 25. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO 360 FIRE PREVENTION, LLC, FOR FIRE PREVENTION AND WATER BACK FLOW PREVENTER MAINTENANCE, REPRAIR, INSPECTION, AND NEW EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AT COUNTY INSTITUTIONS, SB-25-022, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A:11-4 ET SEQ.
- 26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DUALL BUILDING RESTORATIONS, INC., FOR COURTHOUSE EXTERIOR FACADE REPAIRS AT THE PASSAIC COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 77 HAMILTON STREET IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ.
- 27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR FOR THE OUTDOOR RECREATION LEGACY PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN, INC., FOR ON CALL CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PASSAIC AVENUE CULVERT NO. 1600-092 IN THE CITY OF PASSAIC PER BID SB-25-005, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-4 ET SEQ.
- 29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE LOWER NOTCH ROAD CULVERT NO. 1600-214 OVER THE GREAT NOTCH BROOK IN THE BOROUGH OF WOODLAND PARK, FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY ENGINEER, PURSUANT N.J.S.A 40A: 11-23, ET SEQ.
- 30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO SMITH SONDY ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE 2024 PASSAIC COUNTY ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT, PER BID C-24-012, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10, ET SEQ.
- 31. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 TO SMITH SONDY ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR 2023 PASSAIC COUNTY ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT, PER BID C-23-010, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.
- 32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 TO SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC, INC., FOR FIRE ALARM UPGRADES AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PER BID C-22-015, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.
- 33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO BOSWELL ENGINEERING FOR THE DUNDEE ISLAND PARK PHASE II IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C 5:30-11.6
- 34. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS REQUIRED FOR THE OLDHAM ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN WAYNE TOWNSHIP, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 20:3-6
- 35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RICHARD GRUBB & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY AT DUNDEE ISLAND PARK IN THE CITY OF PASSAIC, RFQ-25-064 PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 ET SEQ.
- 36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AAA METAL & GLASS, INC., TO REPLACE TWO DOORS AT THE BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICE AT 1237 RINGWOOD AVENUE IN THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a)
- 37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DAVID ZUIDEMA, INC., FOR THE REMOCAL AND CARTING OF SEWAGE FROM PASSAIC COUNTY PARKS AND PREAKNESS VALLEY GOLF COURSES, PER SB-25-025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ.
- 38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DAVID ZUIDEMA, INC., FOR PORTABLE TOILET RENTAL AND SERVICE FOR VARIOUS COUNTY PARKS AND SITES, PER SB-25-029, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ.
- 39. RESOLUTION TO EXTEND A CONTRACT WITH EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS, INC. 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
- 90 LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
- 40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ITEMS BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 ET SEQ.
- 41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FEDERAL EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT TO ALLOW THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO SHARE IN FEDERAL FORFEITURE DISTRIBUTIONS
- 42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TAYLOR LAW GROUP FOR LEGAL LABOR SERVICES FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE AS PER RFQ-25-046, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.
- 43. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY 2024 STATE BODY ARMOR REPLACEMENT FUND (BARF), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 44. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO UNITED FEDERATED SYSTEMS INC., C/O T.F.S. INC., TO MONITOR, REPAIR, AND PROVIDE NEW EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXISTING ALARM SYSTEMS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, AS PER BID #SB-24-048, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-4, ET SEQ.
- 45. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF CIVILSERVE MOBILE AND ANNUAL SUPPORT FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CIVIL PROCESS DIVISION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 ET SEQ.
- 96 LATE STARTERS
- 46. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF ONE (1) SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLE FROM THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO THE PROSPECT PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36(2)
- 50. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ZN CONSTRUCTION LLC, FOR THE SITE IMPROVEMENTS OF THE LAMBERT CASTLE CARRIAGE HOUSE COMPLEX, PER BID C-25-007, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-1, ET SEQ.
- 47. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN ACCURINT SUBSCRIPTION DATE RESEARCH TOOL FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 FROM LEXIS NEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(dd)
- 48. RESOLUTION AWARDING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO H2O INVESTIGATIONS/PHILLIP A. ODOM TO PROVIDE EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3.
- 100 PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- 49. RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 PURSUANT TO 42 U.S.C. § 1437
- 102 Items Removed from Consent Agenda
- P. New Business:
- 1. Receipt of Supplemental Debt Statement by CFO
- 2. 2025-02 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE UNDERTAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $4,000,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, 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.
- 3. Motion to approve Bond Ordinance 2025-02 on first reading
- 4. 2025-03 BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW ADDITIONAL FURNISHINGS AND NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FOR PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $2,387,530 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, 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.
- 5. Motion to approve Bond Ordinance 2025-03 on first reading
- 6. Personnel:
- 7. Bills:
- Q. Adjournment: