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RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY PLANNING BOARD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:27-1, ET SEQ.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “County”) is a body politic and corporate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1 and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) is vested with managing the property, finances, and affairs of the County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:27-1, et seq., the Board established the Passaic County Planning Board (“Planning Board”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:27-1, the Board can appoint public members to the Planning Board for a three (3) year term, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2022, the Board passed Resolution No. R-22-1087, appointing Steven J. Edmond and reappointing Joseph Metzler, Nakima Redmon, and Kenneth Simpson to the Planning Board, each for a three (3) year term commencing on January 1, 2023, and expiring on December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, there is currently a vacancy on the Planning Board for a term expiring on December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the County Administrator is recommending the reappointment of Steven J. Edmond, Joseph Metzler, Nakima Redmon, and Kenneth Simpson to the Planning Board, each for a three (3) year term retroactive to January 1, 2026, and expiring on December 31, 2028; and
WHEREAS, the County Administrator is also recommending the appointment of Pete Oneglia to the vacancy on the Planning Board for its unexpired term, effective immediately and expiring on December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the January 21, 2026, Administration & Finance Committee meeting, and is being recommended to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:27-1, that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic reappoints Steven J. Edmond, Joseph Metzler, Nakima Redmon, and Kenneth Simpson to the Planning Board, each for a three (3) year term retroactive to January 1, 2026 and expiring on December 31, 2028.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that Pete Oneglia is appointed to the Planning Board for the unexpired term of a current vacancy, effective immediately and expiring on December 31, 2026.
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Board of County Commissioners are authorized to take any action necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution.
NB January 27, 2026