County of Passaic

Board of County Commissioners

Regular Meeting

401 Grand Street

Paterson, New Jersey 07505

Tel: 973-881-4402

OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Director Cassandra "Sandi"

Lazzara

Deputy Director Orlando Cruz

John W. Bartlett

Rodney De Vore

Bruce James

Michael Ramaglia

Christina Schratz

Matthew P. Jordan, Esq..

Administrator

Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.

County Counsel

Fax: 973-742-3746

Louis E. Imhof III,

Clerk Of The Board

Meeting Venue

Date:

February 10, 2026 5:30 PM

Location: County Administration

Building

401 Grand Street

Paterson, NJ 07505

Roll Call:

Bartlett

De Vore

James

Ramaglia

Schratz

Deputy Director Cruz

Director Lazzara

Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law

Pledge of Allegiance

Invocation: Introduced by Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min. and Invocation by Rev. Sarah

Anthony, Senior Pastor of Grace Gospel Church, Paterson, New Jersey

Moment of silence to remember all the men and women who have died while serving in the

United States Armed Forces.

Approval of Minutes:

1. December 29, 2025

2. January 27, 2026

26-0151

26-0152

Approval of Proclamations:

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize

Rev. Dr. Kay Banks for our Black History Month Celebration.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Dr.

Judith Foster for our Black History Month Celebration.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize

Howard Haughton for our Black History Month Celebration.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Lola

Patterson for our Black History Month Celebration.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize

Rev. Dr. Jalyn E. Lyde on her retirement from the Paterson School District.

Administrator's Report:

1. County of Passaic Black History Month Celebration honoring Rev. Dr. Kay Banks, Dr.

Judith Foster, Howard Haughton and Lola Patterson. A poem will be read by Ashante

Johnson.

County Commissioner Reports:

Commissioner Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara

Commissioner Deputy Director Orlando Cruz

Commissioner John W. Bartlett

Commissioner Rodney A. De Vore

Commissioner Bruce James

Commissioner Michael Ramaglia

Commissioner Christina Schratz

Communications: None

Oral Portion:

Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________

Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________

2/3 Vote:

1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO

EXECUTE BUDGET TRANSFERS BETWEEN 2025 BUDGET

APPROPRIATIONS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-59

26-0123

26-0124

2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS BETWEEN THE

PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2026, TO AND ADOPTION OF THE COUNTY

OF PASSAIC BUDGET FOR AN EMERGENCY TEMPORARY GRANT

BUDGET, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20

Consent Agenda:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

1. RESOLUTION RENEWING THE PASSAIC COUNTY COOPERATIVE

PRICING SYSTEM (38PCCP) FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS,

PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.8

26-0121

26-0122

2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL

MAINTENANCE FEE TO THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH UNDER

THE SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE

COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH FOR

USE OF THE DOCUMENT SUMMARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BY

THE PASSAIC COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.

40A:65-1, ET SEQ.

3. RESOLUTION EXERCISING SECOND ONE-YEAR OPTION TO

RENEW CONTRACT WITH PERSELAY ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR

CONSULTING SERVICES AS A CONTRACT MONITOR OF

AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY JAIL,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ.

26-0125

4. RESOLUTION APPOINTING JENNIFER POLIDORI TO THE PASSAIC

COUNTY OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND, AND HISTORIC

PRESERVATION TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40:20-1

26-0126

26-0127

5. RESOLUTION RETAINING TAYLOR LAW GROUP, LLC TO SERVE

AS OUTSIDE LABOR COUNSEL, CONDUCT WORKPLACE

INVESTIGATIONS, AND PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TRAININGS TO

THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC IN CALENDAR YEAR 2026, PURSUANT

TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ AND RFQ-26-051

6. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2026 OPEN SPACE, FARMLAND,

AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND BUDGET,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

26-0129

7. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TEMPORARY CAPITAL BUDGET,

PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-4.3

26-0133

26-0139

8. RESOLUTION INCREASING THE LEGAL FEE AUTHORIZATION TO

WEINER LAW GROUP, LLC FOR OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE

MATTER OF WIGGINS PLASTICS, INC., ET AL. V. COUNTY OF

PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-2441-22, PURSUANT TO

N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6

9. RESOLUTION INCREASING THE LEGAL FEE AUTHORIZATION TO

WISNIEWSKI & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES

IN THE MATTER OF NUNEZ V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL.,

DOCKET NO. PAS-L-38-23, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6

26-0140

26-0141

10. RESOLUTION RETAINING FLORIO KENNY RAVAL, LLP TO

PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF

KATHRYN SKROBALA V. PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF

HEALTH SERVICES, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-4304-25,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-032

11. RESOLUTION RETAINING FRIEND & WENZEL, LLC TO PROVIDE

OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF JAEDALIN

ROSADO, ET AL. V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO.

PAS-L-4008-25, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-032

12. RESOLUTION RETAINING WISNIEWSKI & ASSOCIATES, LLC TO

PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF LAMAR

JOSHUA V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO.

PAS-L-104-26, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-044

13. RESOLUTION RETAINING ERIC M. BERNSTEIN & ASSOCIATES,

LLC TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF

BARBARA CARR V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO.

PAS-L-2487-24, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-032

14. RESOLUTION RETAINING TRENK ISABEL SIDDIQI &

SHAHDANIAN, P.C. TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN

THE MATTER OF KATHRYN SKROBALA V. PASSAIC COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES, ET AL., DOCKET NO.

PAS-L-4304-25, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-060

15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF LITIGATION

ENTITLED ERIC BLESING V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, CLAIM

26-0150

PETITION #2021-31530, PENDING IN THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17(a)

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION TO

PROVIDERS OF AGENCY CLINICAL STAFF FOR PREAKNESS

HEALTHCARE CENTER IN CALENDAR YEAR 2025, PURSUANT TO

N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6

26-0118

26-0119

26-0120

17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A RATIONAL

COMBI OVEN FROM MAP INTERNATIONAL IMPORT & EXPORT

CORP. FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10

18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE STATEWIDE

RESPITE CARE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF

SERVICES WITH VNANNJ AFFILIATED HEALTH SERVICES, INC. ON

BEHALF OF PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

19. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-26-45 AUTHORIZING

AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDERS OF MEDICAL

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES UNDER RFQ-25-031, PURSUANT TO

N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6

26-0149

PUBLIC WORKS

20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO T&M

ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM A FORMAL DAM INSPECTION OF THE

WEASEL BROOK PARK DAM IN THE CITY OF CLIFTON, RFQ-25-058,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.

26-0093

26-0094

21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 FOR CAP

ELEVATOR, LLC, FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF THE PRISONER

ELEVATOR AT 401 GRAND STREET IN THE CITY OF PATERSON

AND THE INSTALLATION OF AN ACCESSIBILITY LIFT ELEVATOR

AT THE SHERIFF’S HEADQUARTERS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF

WAYNE, PER BID C-24-009, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET

SEQ.

22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO

ERIC BAGINSKI FOR AN EXISTING AS-BUILT ROOF OVERHANG

THAT ENCROACHES INTO THE RIGHT OF WAY OF PATERSON

AVENUE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.

26-0095

26-0096

23. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 FOR A&A

INDUSTRIAL PIPING TO COMPLETE VARIOUS HVAC REPAIRS TO

UNITS 1, 2, & 4 AND PROVIDE A NEW HVAC REPLACEMENT

SYSTEM FOR UNIT 3, AND REPLACE THE EXISTING BUILDING

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR UNITS 1 THROUGH 4 AT PREAKNESS

HEALTHCARE CENTER IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PER BID

C-25-005, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3 ET SEQ.

24. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY

INTERESTS REQUIRED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF HIGH

MOUNTAIN ROAD CULVERT NO. 1600-338 IN THE BOROUGH OF

NORTH HALEDON, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 20:3-6

26-0097

26-0098

26-0099

25. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRE-QUALIFICATION REGULATIONS

FOR BIDDERS FOR THE U.S. CUSTOMS HOUSE (A.K.A.

COURTHOUSE ANNEX) EXTERIOR RESTORATION PROJECT,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-25

26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

CLARKE CATON HINTZ, P.C. TO PREPARE A COMPREHENSIVE

MAINTENANCE PLAN AT LAMBERT CASTLE IN THE CITY OF

PATERSON, RFQ-26-047, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-5, ET SEQ.

27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO JOHN O’

HARA COMPANY FOR THE LAMBERT CASTLE LANDSCAPE

RESTORATION PHASE I: PROJECT PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION IN

THE CITY OF PATERSON, PER BID C-23-020, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C.

5:30-11.3, ET SEQ.

26-0100

26-0101

28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL &

HISTORIC AFFAIRS TO ACCEPT A PROJECT GRANT FROM THE

NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR THE PLANNING,

DESIGN, AND INSTALLATION OF INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS AT THE

HISTORIC PASSAIC COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF

PATERSON, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO

CLARKE CATON HINTZ FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES IN

CONNECTION WITH THE CAMP HOPE INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND

PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST MILFORD, RFQ-26-047,

PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6

26-0102

26-0103

30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO

CLARKE CATON HINTZ FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES IN

CONNECTION WITH THE ONGOING DESIGN AND RESTORATION

PROJECTS AT LAMBERT CASTLE IN THE CITY OF PATERSON,

RFQ-26-047, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6

31. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER AS

PASSAIC COUNTY POETRY MONTH

26-0104

26-0105

32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VMC

COMPANY INC., FOR ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL FROM

THE MAINTENANCE GARAGE AT GOFFLE BROOK PARK IN THE

BOROUGH OF HAWTHORNE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3

33. RESOLUTION AWARDING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO

METROPOLITAN FOODS INC. DBA DRISCOLL FOODS FOR FOOD

ITEMS PURCHASED FOR CAMP HOPE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST

MILFORD, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3

26-0106

26-0107

34. RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTION

WITH THE FIREWOOD FARM INC. AND DTS TRUCKING, LLC, TO

PROVIDE MULCH PRODUCTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS

AND RECREATION, SB-25-026, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4 ET

SEQ.

35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

EMPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL, LTD TO CONDUCT AIR MONITORING

AND COLLECT LABORATORY SAMPLES FOR REMEDIATION OF

THE MAINTENANCE GARAGE AT GOFFLE BROOK PARK IN THE

BOROUGH OF HAWTHORNE, RFQ-26-011, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.

40A:11-5, ET SEQ.

26-0108

36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

ROUTE 23 AUTOMALL, LLC FOR REPAIR SERVICES FOR ROAD

DEPARTMENT VEHICLES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12, ET

SEQ.

26-0109

26-0110

37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO

RICHARD A. ALAIMO ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING

CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW

SALT DOME IN THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES, RFQ-26-011,

PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6

38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO

HUDSON COUNTY MOTORS, INC., FOR REPAIRS SERVICES FOR

VARIOUS COUNTY TRUCKS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.

26-0111

39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VAN

DINES INC. DBA VAN DINE MOTORS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF

SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT, SPREADERS, PLOWS, PARTS AND

REPAIRS THROUGH THE BERGEN COUNTY COOPERATIVE,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10 AND N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12, ET SEQ.

40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO GENERAL

PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC., FOR PLUMBING SUPPLIES AND

EQUIPMENT CATALOG % DISCOUNT PRICING FOR COUNTY OF

PASSAIC DEPARTMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS AS PER BID

SB-26-013, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A 11-4 ET SEQ.

41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION

FOR THE CONTRACT WITH CARRIER CORPORATION FOR HOURLY

SERVICE AND PROVIDING PARTS ON HVAC EQUIPMENT AT

VARIOUS COUNTY OF PASSAIC FACILITIES, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10

42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NEW

JERSEY REALTY ADVISORY GROUP, LLC, FOR APPRAISER

EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY WITH RESPECT TO THE OLDHAM

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE,

AND THE LOWER NOTCH CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN

THE BOROUGH OF WOODLAND PARK, RFQ-25-068, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ.

43. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD TO OF CONTRACT TO CAP

ELEVATOR, LLC FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE, REPAIR,

TESTING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES AT VARIOUS COUNTY

INSTITUTIONS, PER BID SB-26-017, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A 40A: 11-4,

ET SEQ.

26-0148

26-0112

LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

44. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY

PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDS

FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY

GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY 2025

STATE BODY ARMOR REPLACEMENT FUND, PURSUANT TO

N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

45. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE FROM PARAMUS FORD,

INC., FOR A 2025 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILTY AWD,

PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.

26-0116

26-0117

46. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM SHI

INTERNATIONAL, CORP., FOR AN ANNUAL AGREEMENT FOR THE

GRAYKEY LICENSE FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S

OFFICE I.C.U DIVISION, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

47. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT AND

SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING ON THE

PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

FY-2026 APPLICATION, PURSUANT TO CFR SECTION 91.105

26-0131

26-0134

48. RESOLUTION FOR AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND SKYLINE EQUITY LLC,

APPLICANT/OWNER OF 39 BELMONT AVENUE, BLOCK 601, LOT 6,

PATERSON, NEW JERSEY.

49. RESOLUTION FOR AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED

WITH A PASSAIC COUNTY PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION FOR

SUBDIVISION APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE REAL PROPERTY WITH

FRONTAGE ALONG MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE IN CLIFTON, NEW

JERSEY.

26-0135

Items Removed from Consent Agenda

New Business:

1. 2026-01

26-0128

BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW

ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY

AND NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT

IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW

JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $22,000,000 TO PAY THE

COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE COUNTY TRUST FUND

MONEYS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT OR FULLY OR PARTIALLY

FUND APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

FUND, 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.

Motion to approve Bond Ordinance 2026-01 on first reading.

3. 2026-02

26-0130

BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE UNDERTAKING OF

THE PASSAIC COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX (FORMER

U.S. CUSTOMS HOUSE) EXTERIOR RESTORATION PROJECT

IN, BY AND FOR THE OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND OF THE

COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO

APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $4,500,000 TO PAY THE COST

THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE A STATE GRANT, 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.

Motion to approve Bond Ordinance 2026-02 on first reading.

Personnel:

Bills:

Adjournment: