Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
County Administration Building 401 Grand Street Paterson, NJ 07505
Agenda — 91 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:September 24, 2024
- G. Approval of Proclamation:
- 1. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Dr. Sandra M. Diodonet as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
- 2. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Yo Soy Asi non-profit organization as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
- 3. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Young People of the Future of New Jersey non-profit organization as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
- H. Administrator's Report:
- 1. Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration honoring Dr. Sandra M. Diodonet, Yo Soy Asi non-profit organization, and Young People of the Future of New Jersey non-profit organization.
- 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. Consent Agenda:
- 34 ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
- 1. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MICHAEL COSCIA TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM, COMMENCING ON NOVEMBER 1, 2024 AND EXPIRING ON NOVEMBER 1, 2028, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 18A:54-16
- 2. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING TAINA POU AND MICHAEL GLOVIN, ESQ. TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM, COMMENCING ON NOVEMBER 1, 2024 AND EXPIRING ON OCTOBER 31, 2028, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 18A:64A-8
- 3. RESOLUTION APPOINTING SHENITA L. DAVIS TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM, COMMENCING OCTOBER 8, 2024 AND EXPIRING OCTOBER 7, 2027, PURSUANT TO THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 2014
- 4. RESOLUTION APPOINTING JESSICA ABREU TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL FROM OCTOBER 8, 2024 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 10:2-1.1, ET SEQ.
- 5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO ATON COMPUTING, INC. FOR MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 40A:11-4.1 AND RFP-24-028
- 6. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BILL H.R. 9528 - TO REDESIGNATE CERTAIN FACILITIES AT PATERSON GREAT FALLS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK IN HONOR OF CONGRESSMAN BILL PASCRELL, JR., INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSMAN FRANK PALLONE, JR., REPRESENTATIVE OF THE 6TH DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY
- 7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO ACQUIRE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR VARIOUS PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENTS, AS NEEDED DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(f) AND N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(2)
- 8. RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE FIRST ONE-YEAR OPTION WITH MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC FOR FIBER OPTIC LINE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR FOR PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ. AND RFP-22-001
- 9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND FERREIRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE USE OF VACANT COUNTY LAND IN THE BOROUGH OF HALEDON, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 ET SEQ.
- 10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE SUPPORT SERVICES FROM TENEX SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(l)
- 11. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MICHAEL H. GLOVIN, ESQ. TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY ADJUSTER’S OFFICE IN CALENDAR YEAR 2024, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.
- 46 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
- 12. RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS.
- 13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GHERELL OWENS IN RESPONSE TO RFP-24-030 FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2024, TO AUGUST 31, 2025 WITH ONE YEAR OPTION TO RENEW, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 ET.SEQ.
- 14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DEFEO ASSOCIATES, LLC, IN RESPONSE TO RFP-24-025 FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2024, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2029, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.00 PER YEAR.
- 15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR ONE STOP CAREER CENTER OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2024, TO JUNE 30, 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET.SEQ.
- 16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING PROCESS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST IN SECURING A PUBLIC HEALTH ACCREDITATION COORDINATOR.
- 17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING PROCESS TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN PASSAIC COUNTY, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- 18. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE REVISED ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT NON-DISCRETIONARY FUNDING FOR FY2024 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
- 19. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A COUNTY DMHAS BLOCK GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.
- 20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REJECTION OF ALL RESPONSES RECEIVED FOR RFQ-24-080 UNDER N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2(e).
- 21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF ONE (1) RICOH IM C3010 COLOR COPIER, FROM ATLANTIC TOMORROW’S OFFICE FOR THE DIVISION OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12, ET.SEQ.
- 22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ARJO, INC., TO PROVIDE ANNUAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4. ET.SEQ.
- 23. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION TO JKL TRANSPORTATION LLC, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6.
- 24. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES VACCINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN WANAQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE WANAQUE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.
- 25. RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE AWARDS TO VARIOUS AGENCIES UNDER RFP-22-006, DUE TO AN INCREASE IN THE ANTICIPATED LEVEL OF SERVICE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024.
- 26. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH STRAIGHT AND NARROW BASED ON UTILIZATION AND CLIENT NEED PURSUANT TO RFP-22-005 AND RESOLUTION R-23-1138, DATED DECEMBER 12, 2023.
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- 27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION TO NORTHEAST ROOF MAINTENANCE, INC., FOR VARIOUS ROOF REPAIRS AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.
- 28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BOSWELL ENGINEERING, INC., TO PROVIDE ECOLOGICAL EVALUATION SERVICES FOR DUNDEE ISLAND PARK IN THE CITY OF PASSAIC, RFQ-24-043, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.
- 29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CME ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM THE 2024 QUADRENNIAL INSPECTION OF PASSAIC COUNTY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, RFQ-24-043, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.
- 30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT 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.S.A 40A: 11-4, ET SEQ.
- 31. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SPARWICK CONTRACTING, INC., FOR ON-CALL CULVERT REPAIRS AT THE MARSHALL HILL ROAD CULVERT NO. 1600-280 OVER MORSETOWN BROOK IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, PER BID C-24-002, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-4, ET SEQ.
- 32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO T. SLACK ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., TO INSTALL ENHANCED VAPOR RECOVERY (EVR) UPGRADES AT THE COUNTY FUELING SITE AT 42-60 COLUMBIA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12, ET SEQ.
- 33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, TO REPAIR COLLAPSED DRAINAGE PIPES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PER BID C-24-001, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-4, ET SEQ.
- 34. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 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.
- 35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO NEGLIA GROUP FOR DESIGN CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE FROM COLFAX AVENUE TO ALLWOOD ROAD IN THE CITY OF CLIFTON, RFQ-24-043, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.
- 36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 60 WANAQUE AVENUE IN THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES FOR TWELVE PARKING SPACES IN WHICH VEHICLE OVERHANGS ENCROACH INTO THE COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG WANAQUE AVENUE IN THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION TO CARRIER CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HOURLY SERVICES AND PARTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT VARIOUS COUNTY OF PASSAIC FACILITIES FROM JANUARY 1, 2024, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, ET SEQ.
- 38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VARIOUS VENDORS FOR CATALOG % DISCOUNT FOR APPAREL FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC DEPARTMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS AS PER BID SB-24-013, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A 11-4 ET SEQ.
- 39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) WHITE 2024 FORD F-150 (X1L) XL 4WD SUPER CAB 6.5’ BOX PICK-UPS FROM NIELSEN FORD OF MORRISTOWN, INC., FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.
- 40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) WHITE 2024 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 SRW (X2B) XL 4WD SUPER CAB 6.75’ BOX PICK-UPS FROM NIELSEN FORD OF MORRISTOWN, INC., FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.
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- 41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LEGAL RESEARCH MATERIALS FROM THOMSON REUTERS/WEST PUBLISHING COMPANY FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(q)
- 42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FENCING FOR VEHICLE IMPOUND AND STORAGE FROM CHALLENGER FENCE FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE IN TOTOWA, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 ET SEQ.
- 43. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS ITEMS BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 AND N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12
- 44. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BID RECEIVED FROM BEACON GRAPHICS LLC D/B/A/ CREATIVE VISUAL SYSTEMS FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RE-BID # SB-24-059 PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-4
- 45. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF THREE (3) SMART BOARDS FROM THE PASSAIC COUNTY POLICE ACADEMY TO THE WOODLAND PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36(2)
- 83 PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- 46. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIRST NO COST TIME EXTENSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FY 2022 HOMECARE OPTIONS UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2024
- 47. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIRST NO COST TIME EXTENSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE FY 2022 SENIOR CENTER FLOOR RECONSTRUCTION UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2025.
- 48. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIRST NO COST TIME EXTENSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BOROUGH OF WANAQUE FY 2022 PARK AVENUE AND BOULEVARD AVENUE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UNTIL MARCH 31, 2025.
- 49. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NORTH JERSEY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AUTHORITY LOCAL SAFETY PROGRAM.
- 88 Items Removed from Consent Agenda
- M. New Business:
- 1. Personnel:
- 2. Bills:
- N. Adjournment: