Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
County Administration Building 401 Grand Street Paterson, NJ 07505
Agenda — 101 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 2,302 residents of Passaic County.
- F. Approval of Minutes:
- 1. Minutes for June 25, 2025
- G. Approval of Proclamation:
- 1. Proclamation recognizing the 34th Anniversary of the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA), Passaic County, observing July 16, 2024, as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day.
- H. Administrator's Report:
- 1. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners Congratulates Sarah Suleiman, Noshin Ahmed, Abid Chowdhury, Jesus Trejo, and Samiha Chowdhury for receiving scholarships from the NJAC Foundation. Under Executive Director John G. Donnadio leadership, the foundation is awarding $90,250 in scholarships to 2024 county vocational-technical school graduates throughout the State of New Jersey pursuing higher education. Certificates will be presented to all recipients, including Samiha Chowdhury (VMware Scholarship) and Noshin Ahmed (AT&T Scholarship).
- 2. The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize the 34th Anniversary of the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA), Passaic County, observing July 16, 2024, as Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day. Remarks by Janice Sangle, ADA Chairwomen, the Passaic County Advisory Council of Disability.
- 3. Presentation on the 2024 Passaic County Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund proposed grants. By Kelly C. Ruffel, Assistant County Administrator / Director of Department of Cultural & Historic Affairs and Salvatore Presti, Open Space Coordinator / Assistant Planner.
- 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 INCREASING LEGAL FEE AUTHORIZATION TO PEM LAW, LLP FOR OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF KIM, ET AL. V. HANLON, ET AL., DOCKET NO. 3:24-CV-01098-ZNQ-TJB, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6 AND RFQ-24-072
- 2. RESOLUTION INCREASING LEGAL FEE AUTHORIZATION TO GENOVA BURNS, LLC FOR OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF KIM, ET AL. V. HANLON, ET AL., DOCKET NO. 3:24-CV-01098-ZNQ-TJB, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6 AND RFQ-24-066
- 3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY NOT NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36, ET SEQ.
- 4. RESOLUTION RETAINING BUGLIONE, HUTTON & DEYOE, LLC TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF SIMMONS V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO. ESX-L-3846-24, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. AND RFQ-24-038
- 5. RESOLUTION RETAINING WATERS, MCPHERSON, MCNEILL, P.C. TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF VARGA, ET AL. V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-1882-24, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. AND RFQ-24-038
- 6. RESOLUTION RETAINING DILWORTH PAXSON, LLP TO SERVE AS BOND COUNSEL FOR THE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. AND RFQ-24-039
- 7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LITIGATION BY THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AGAINST PACKETALK, LLC; AND RETAINING CLEARY GIACOBBE ALFIERI JACOBS, LLC FOR OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO SAME, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. AND RFQ-24-038
- 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING FOR MICRO-TRANSIT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(k)
- 9. RESOLUTION APPOINTING VARIOUS MEMBERS TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY COLLECTIVE IMPACT GUIDANCE COUNCIL FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, RETROACTIVE TO JULY 1, 2024 AND EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.3, ET SEQ.
- 10. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING ELIZABETH PAPPAS PAGANO AND DR. LUCIA MCMAHON TO THE FRIENDS OF DEY MANSION, INC., BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM, RETROACTIVE TO MARCH 1, 2024 AND EXPIRING FEBRUARY 28, 2026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1
- 11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 30:4D-19.4(a)
- 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)
- 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)
- 48 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
- 14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROMOTIONAL ITEMS FROM HOWARD J. POST D/B/A GRAPHICALLY SPEAKING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES, DISABILITY AND VETERANS’ AFFAIRS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a)
- 15. RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS.
- 16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ACCEPT A SUB-AWARD FROM CUMAC TO PROCURE A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST WITH DATA COLLECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICES IN FOOD SECURITY.
- 17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT NJ0242L2F112309 GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ.
- 18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT NJ0329L2F112313 GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ.
- 19. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT NJ0364L2F112309 GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ.
- 20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT NJ0716L2F112300 GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PLANNING ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ.
- 21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ACCEPT THE NOTICE OF AWARD FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT -ALLOCATION OF ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKERS ALLOTMENTS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2024, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ.
- 22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ACCEPT THE NOTICE OF AWARD FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT - ALLOCATION OF WORKFIRST NEW JERSEY FUNDS FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ.
- 23. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ACCEPT THE NOTICE OF AWARD FROM THE PASSAIC COUNTY WORKFORCE AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2024/STATE FISCAL YEAR 2025 - YOUTH ALLOTMENTS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ.
- 24. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ACCEPT THE NOTICE OF AWARD FROM THE PASSAIC COUNTY WORKFORCE AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2024/STATE FISCAL YEAR 2025 - DATA ANALYSIS ALLOTMENTS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, ET SEQ.
- 25. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING PROCESS TO HIRE A CONSULTANT TO ASSIST WITH DATA COLLECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PREACTICES IN FOOD SECURITY, AS AUTHORIZED BY N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(m).
- 26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RENEWAL OF SUBSCRIPTION TO MUNICIPAL MEDIA CORPORATION FOR THE RECYCLE COACH PRO RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING TOOL, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3, ET SEQ.
- 27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING TO HOLD A VIRTUAL/PUBLIC FORUM ON AUGUST 29, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING AND RECEIVING COMMENTS ON THE 2025 SENIOR CITIZEN AND DISABLED RESIDENTS TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO 49 U.S.C. SEC.5310, ET,SEQ.
- 28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT OF GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH, COUNTY HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING 2024 GRANT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 ET SEQ.
- 29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO MOHAMED ELRAFEI, MD FOR ON-SITE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE PLAZA WEST LONG-TERM MENTAL HEALTH UNIT AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER IN CALENDAR YEAR 2023, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6 AND RFQ-23-041.
- 30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONTRACT THE McCLOSKEY MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR, INC., TO REPAIR AND REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER CHILLLERS AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10., ET.SEQ.
- 31. RESOLUTION QUALIFYING PROVIDER OF WOUND CARE SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, UNDER RFQ-24-078.
- 32. RESOLUTION INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION TO VARIOUS VENDORS UNDER RFP-21-020 AND RFP-21-025, PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES DISABILITY AND VETERANS’ AFFAIRS 2022-2024 CARES POOL OF PROVIDERS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ.
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- 33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS FOR UPGRADES TO THE NURSE CALL AND WANDER SYSTEMS AT PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY ENGINEER, PURSUANT N.J.S.A 40A: 11-23, ET SEQ.
- 34. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS FOR THE RENOVATIONS TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY JOHNER BUILDING AT 11 EDGAR DRIVE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY ENGINEER, PURSUANT N.J.S.A 40A: 11-23, ET SEQ.
- 35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO COMERRO COPPA ARCHITECTS, P.C., FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED COUNTY INDOOR FIREARMS TRAINING FACILITY IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, RFQ-24-043, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.
- 36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DENVILLE LINE PAINTING, INC., FOR THE 2024 LINE STRIPING PROGRAM ALONG VARIOUS COUNTY ROADWAYS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.
- 37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CMS CONSTRUCTION, FOR THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PER BID C-23-006, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.
- 38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO ON-LINE CONTRACTING, INC., FOR ON-CALL DRAINAGE REPAIRS AT THE INTERSECTION OF UNION AVENUE AND BURLINGTON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PATERSON, PER BID C-24-001, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.
- 39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR SMITH SONDY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE RESURFACING OF GARRET MOUNTAIN RESERVATION PARKING LOTS AND INTERIOR DRIVEWAY PROJECT, PER BID C-23-016, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.
- 40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND THE BOROUGH OF RINGWOOD FOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ON SKYLINE DRIVE IN THE BOROUGH OF RINGWOOD, NEW JERSEY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1, ET SEQ.
- 41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND THE BOROUGH OF WOODLAND PARK TO RELOCATE A WATER MAIN UNDERNEATH LOWER NOTCH ROAD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 ET SEQ.
- 42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CONTINENTAL HARDWARE, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF SPLIT RAIL FENCING SUPPLIES PER BID SB-24-051, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-1, ET SEQ.
- 43. RESOLUTION TO EXTEND A CONTRACT WITH CINTAS OF PHILADEPHIA FORMERLY KNOWN AS CLEAN RENTAL UNIFORMS FOR SUPPLY AND CLEAN UNIFORMS FOR VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15
- 44. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO McCLOSKEY MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., TO SERVICE AND REPAIR THE HVAC SYSTEM AT THE PASSAIC COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 77 HAMILTON STREET IN PATERSON, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10
- 45. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GL GROUP FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SERVICES AT 11 EDGAR DRIVE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.
- 46. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH NEW JERSEY TRANSIT FOR A PORTION OF THE COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY ON MAIN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PASSAIC, FOR NEW JERSEY TRANSIT MAIN AVENUE BUS TERMINAL PROJECT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5
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- 47. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP., TO PURCHASE SOFTWARE LICENSES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10
- 48. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR THE DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, COMMISSION, AND TEST OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR USE BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 ET SEQ.
- 49. RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR LEAD REMEDIATION AT THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RANGE TO RECOIL LLC, FOR USE BY THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(a)
- 50. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF TWO (2) SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLES FROM THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO THE WEST MILFORD POICE DEPARTMENT, WORK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36(2)
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- 51. RESOLUTION OF AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT BETWEEN PASSAIC COUNTY AND IGBARA ZIAD, APPLICANT/OWNER OF 164-166 HAMILTON AVENUE, BLOCK 2.13, LOT 6, CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY.
- 52. RESOLUTION OF AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT BETWEEN PASSAIC COUNTY AND HIGH MOUNTAIN ROAD LLC, APPLICANT/OWNER OF 409 HIGH MOUNTAIN ROAD, BLOCK 18, LOT 10.03, NORTH HALEDON, NEW JERSEY.
- 53. RESOLUTION OF AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT BETWEEN PASSAIC COUNTY AND 1025 RINGWOOD AVENUE, LLC, APPLICANT/OWNER OF 1025 RINGWOOD AVENUE, BLOCK 408, LOT 14, WANAQUE, NEW JERSEY.
- 54. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF GRANTS FROM THE OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND PROGRAM FOR 2024 AS AUTHORIZED BY N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.2.
- 55. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR 2024, AS AUTHORIZED BY N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.3(b).
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- M. New Business:
- 1. Receipt of the Supplemental Debt Statement from the CFO.
- 2. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-07 GUARANTY ORDINANCE SECURING THE PASSAIC COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY’S COUNTY GUARANTEED LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2024 (BOROUGH OF NORTH HALEDON PROJECT), IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000
- 3. Motion to approve Guaranty Ordinance 2024-07 on First Reading.
- 4. Personnel:
- 5. Bills:
- N. Adjournment: