Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
County Administration Building 401 Grand Street Paterson, NJ 07505
Agenda — 94 items
- A. Roll Call:
- 1. Cruz
- 2. Duffy
- 3. Gallo
- 4. James
- 5. Lepore
- 6. Deputy Director Lazzara
- 7. Director Bartlett
- B. Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law
- C. Pledge of Allegiance
- D. Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.
- 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 2,312 residents of Passaic County.
- F. Approval of Minutes: October 8, 2024
- G. Approval of Proclamation:
- 1. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Daniel Jonathon Osorio at the Hispanic Heritage Community Festival at Pennington Park in Paterson, New Jersey.
- 2. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Passaic County Acting Sheriff Gary F. Giardina as we celebrate Italian Heritage month.
- H. Administrator's Report:
- 1. Italian Heritage Month Celebration Program honoring Passaic County Acting Sheriff Gary F. Giardina
- I. County Commissioner Reports:
- 1. Commissioner Director John W. Bartlett
- 2. Commissioner Deputy Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara
- 3. Commissioner Orlando Cruz
- 4. Commissioner Terry Duffy
- 5. Commissioner Nicolino Gallo
- 6. Commissioner Bruce James
- 7. Commissioner Pasquale "Pat" Lepore
- 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 resolution:
- 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO EXECUTE BUDGET TRANSFERS BETWEEN 2024 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-58
- M. Consent Agenda:
- 35 ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
- 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE PROPOSED LEASE BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND THE PASSAIC COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE FORMER SHERIFF’S OFFICE BUILDING AT LAMBERT CASTLE IN THE CITY OF PATERSON AND AUTHORIZING PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13, ET SEQ.
- 2. 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)
- 3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO RIVER NORTH TRANSIT, LLC FOR THE ON-DEMAND MICRO-TRANSIT PILOT PROGRAM (PASSAIC COUNTY MOVE), PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 40A:11-4.1 AND RFP-25-004
- 4. 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)
- 5. 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)
- 6. RESOLUTION RATIFYING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF, AND POLICEMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION LOCAL NO. 286 RANK AND FILE REPRESENTING RANK AND FILE SHERIFF’S OFFICERS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 34:13A-1, ET SEQ.
- 7. RESOLUTION QUALIFYING NEW JERSEY BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES LICENSED THIRD-PARTY ELECTRIC AND/OR NATURAL GAS SUPPLIERS TO PROVIDE ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS SUPPLY SERVICES TO PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF THE PASSAIC COUNTY ENERGY REGIONAL COOPERATIVE PRICING SYSTEM (PCERPS) ID #203PCERCPS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. AND RFQ-25-005
- 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY ON GOVDEALS.COM IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL FINANCE NOTICE (LFN) 2008-9; 2008-21R AND 2019-15, PER RFP-21-001, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(a) ET SEQ.
- 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF GRANT FUNDS BY THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC FOR THE 519 SENIOR AND VETERANS HOUSING PROJECT IN POMPTON LAKES, NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 ET SEQ.
- 10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION ENTITLED CHIMILCA ROSA V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, CLAIM PETITION #2019-21653, PENDING IN THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)
- 46 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
- 11. RESOLUTION AMENDING GRANT AGREEMENT NO.: DOAS24AAA009 2024 MID-YEAR ALLOCATIONS FROM $2,958,560.00 TO $4,453,536.00 FOR AN INCREASE AMOUNT OF $1,624,976.00.
- 12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXERCISE OF THE ONE YEAR OPTION TO RENEW FOR RP BAKING, LLC., d/b/a PECHTER’S TO PROVIDE BREAD PRODUCTS TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET.SEQ.
- 13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXERCISE OF THE ONE YEAR OPTION TO RENEW FOR SEA BREEZE FRUIT FLAVORS, INC., d/b/a SEA BREEZE AND METROPOLITAN FOODS, INC., d/b/a DRISCOLL FOODS TO PROVIDE SODA AND COFFEE TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET.SEQ.
- 14. RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE THIRD ONE (1) YEAR OPTION TO RENEW TO HUBCO HEALTHCARE GROUP, LLC FOR BILLING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1
- 15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO OLIVER PACKAGING AND EQUIPMENT COMPANY TO PROVIDE MEALS DISTRIBUTED TO THE HOMEBOUND OF PASSAIC COUNTY IN OLIVER COMPARTMENT TRAYS SEALED WITH POLYESTER FILM, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET.SEQ AND SB-25-002.
- 16. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO TOP REPAIRS INC., d/b/a PANTHER, TO REPLACE SIX FOOD WELLS AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a).
- 17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SAM TELL & SON INC. AND UNIPAK CORP. FOR CROCKERY, CULINARY AND KITCHEN SUPPLIES TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET.SEQ AND SB-25-003.
- 18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY STAFFING FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12, ET.SEQ.
- 19. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES, DIVISION OF WEATHERIZATION AND HOME ENERGY, TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 2024 WEATHERIZATION GRANT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-30.
- 20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF WEATHERIZATION AND HOME ENERGY TO ACCEPT A GRANT AMENDMENT INCREASE AND GRANT AMENDMENT EXTENSION FOR LEAD REMEDIATION AND ABATEMENT PROGRAM 2023 GRANT THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-30.
- 21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT TO TABLE TO TABLE, INC. FOR UP COUNTY FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION GRANT OF OCTOBER 1, 2024 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024 WITH FOUR (4) ONE YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET.SEQ.
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- 22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FRENCH AND PARRELLO ASSOCIATES, P.A., TO PROVIDE ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL TESTING SERVICES FOR THE MORRIS CANAL GREENWAY OVER PECKMAN RIVER PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS, PER SB-23-005, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A:11-4 ET SEQ.
- 23. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PASSAIC COUNTY 2025 ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 24. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR SEALANT FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 77 HAMILTON STREET IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY ENGINEER, PURSUANT N.J.S.A 40A: 11-23, ET SEQ.
- 25. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2025 COUNTY AID GRANT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO COLONNELLI BROTHERS, INC., FOR ON-CALL CULVERT REPAIRS AT THE BELMONT AVENUE CULVERT NO. 1600-155 OVER GAEDE BROOK IN THE BOROUGH OF HALEDON, PER BID C-24-002, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.
- 27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO COLONNELLI BROTHERS, INC., FOR ON-CALL CULVERT REPAIRS TO REPAIR COLLAPSED CMP PIPE AT THE INTERSECTION OR RIVERVIEW DRIVE AND MARGARET STREET IN THE BOROUGH OF TOTOWA, PER BID C-24-002, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.
- 28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO SPARWICK CONTRACTING, INC., FOR ON-CALL CULVERT REPAIRS AT THE MAPLE ROAD CULVERT NO. 1600-380 OVER TRIBUTARY TO MATTHEWS BROOK IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, PER BID C-24-002, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.
- 29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 FOR CAP ELEVATOR, LLC, FOR THE ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AND REHABILITATION PROJECT AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PER BID C-23-001, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.
- 30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RICHARD GRUBB & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND GEOMORPHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AT DUNDEE ISLAND PARK IN THE CITY OF PASSAIC, RFQ-24-057 PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 ET SEQ.
- 31. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS ON THE PARCEL NEEDED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE LOWER NOTCH ROAD CUVERT NO. 1600-214 IN THE BOROUGH OF WANAQUE, COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 20:3-6
- 32. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPERTY PARCEL MAP AND DESIGNATING ROAD AREAS TO BE ACQUIRED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE LOWER NOTCH ROAD CULVERT NO. 1600-214 IN THE BOROUGH OF WOODLAND PARK IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 27:16-1, ET SEQ.
- 33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO GRANT A TEMPORARY EASEMENT TO NIKI- J&J HAWTHORNE PARTERS, LLC, ON A PORTION OF COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY NEAR 976 GOFFLE ROAD IN THE BOROUGH OF HAWTHORNE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 ET SEQ.
- 34. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-24-904 TO ADD DOT DESIGNING LLC TO THE LIST OF VENDORS AWARDED A CONTRACT TO PROVIDE CATALOG % DISCOUNT FOR APPAREL FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC
- 35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR OF ROADS TO APPLY & ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $850,000.00 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO INSTALL ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1, ET SEQ.
- 36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KEY-TECH TO PROVIDE ON CALL CONSTRUCTION AND GEOTECHICAL TESTING SERVICES FOR THE NEW SALT STORAGE BUILDING IN POMPTON LAKES, NEW JERSEY ON BLOCK 2300, LOTS 1, 7, & 10 UNDER C-24-003, AS PER SB-23-005, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-4, ET SEQ.
- 37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO REED SYSTEMS LTD FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 5500 GALLON CAPTON TANK WITH ALL FITTINGS, VALVES AND CAMLOCKS, PUMP, SUCTION, AND DISCHARGE MANIFOLD WITH HOSES AND FITTING, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a)
- 38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AA BERMS, LLC, FOR SNOW PLOWING SERVICES FOR PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ROADS ROUTES ONE (1), TWO (2), THREE (3), FOUR (4), FIVE (5), SIX (6), SEVEN (7), EIGHT (8), NINE (9), AND TEN (10), AS PER BID SB-25-001, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-1, ET SEQ.
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- 39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION TO ANGEL SENSE, INC., TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL GPS TRACKING DEVICE FOR AUTISTIC ELDERLY OR MEDICAL NEED CITIZENS FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 ET SEQ.
- 40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ITEMS BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, ET SEQ. AND N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12, ET SEQ.
- 41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION R-24-909 AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF PARAMUS FORD INC., AS THE VENDOR TO PROVIDE CLASSIC CAPP II FOR A 2024 FORD F-250 FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SEARCH & RESCUE UNIT, AND REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT VENDOR CLIFFSIDE BODY CORPORATION
- 42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE FFY24 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT (UASI), PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 43. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE FFY24 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 44. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY THROUGH THE PASSAIC COUNTY PEDESTRIAN SAFETY GRANT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 45. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY THROUGH THE PASSAIC COUNTY SUSTAINED ENFORCEMENT GRANT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 84 PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- 46. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIRST NO COST TIME EXTENSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BOROUGH OF TOTOWA FY 2022 SEWER LINING PROJECT WILLARD AVENUE FROM UNION BOULEVARD TO WILLIAM PLACE UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2025.
- 47. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIRST NO COST TIME EXTENSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BOROUGH OF TOTOWA FY 2023 SEWER LINING PROJECT WILLARD AVENUE FROM WILLIAM PLACE TO TOTOWA ROAD UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2025.
- 48. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADVERTISEMENT OF THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISPLAY FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY 2023 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER), AS AUTHORIZED BY 24 CFR SECTION 91.105
- 49. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT AND SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING ON THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY-2025 APPLICATION, PURSUANT TO CFR 91.105.
- 50. RESOLUTION QUALIFYING ABDELHADI & ASSOCIATES, LLC AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ABDELHADI & ASSOCIATES, LLC TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY PLANNING BOARD FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 AND APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,500.00, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1).
- 51. RESOLUTION OF AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT BETWEEN TILCON NEW YORK INC, THE BOROUGH OF TOTOWA AND THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, APPLICANTS/OWNERS OF 859 RIVERVIEW DRIVE, BLOCK 171, LOTS 12, 12.01, 12.02 & 13, TOTOWA, NEW JERSEY.
- 91 Items Removed from Consent Agenda
- N. New Business:
- 1. Personnel:
- 2. Bills:
- O. Adjournment: