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 John W. Bartlett  
Deputy Director Cassandra  
"Sandi" Lazzara  
Orlando Cruz  
Terry Duffy  
Matthew P. Jordan, Esq.  
Administrator  
Nadege D. Allwaters, Esq.  
County Counsel  
Fax: 973-742-3746  
Louis E. Imhof III  
Clerk Of The Board  
Nicolino Gallo  
Bruce James  
Pasquale "Pat" Lepore  
Meeting Venue  
Date: March 26, 2024 5:30 PM  
Location: County Administration  
Building  
401 Grand Street  
Paterson, NJ 07505  
A.  
Roll Call:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Cruz  
Duffy  
Gallo  
James  
Lepore  
Deputy Director Lazzara  
Director Bartlett  
B.  
C.  
D.  
E.  
Announcement of the Open Public Meeting Law  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Invocation: Rev. Father J. Patrick Ryan, D. Min.  
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 2,299  
residents of Passaic County.  
F.  
Approval of Minutes: March 12, 2024  
1. Minutes for March 12, 2024  
Approval of Proclamation:  
24-305  
G.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize Jennifer Magna for  
Women's History Month Celebration.  
Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to congratulate Lisbel (Liz)  
Rodriguez Smith for Women's History Month Celebration.  
Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to congratulate Inge Spungen  
for Women's History Month Celebration.  
Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to congratulate Francine Wise  
for Women's History Month Celebration.  
H.  
Administrator's Report:  
Passaic County Women's History Month Celebration honoring Jennifer Magna, Lisbel (Liz)  
Rodriguez Smith, Inge Spungen and Francine Wise  
I.  
Budget Matters:  
1.  
2.  
Motion to suspend the regular order of business  
RESOLUTION TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION  
LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15  
3.  
Motion to open the public hearing on the 2024 "CAP" Resolution (adopted on First  
Reading on February 27, 2024).  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on the 2024 "CAP" Resolution  
Motion to close the public hearing  
Motion for final adoption on "CAP" Resolution to Exceed Index Rate  
1. RESOLUTION TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET  
APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK,  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15  
24-213  
7.  
8.  
ADOPTION OF THE 2024 PASSAIC COUNTY BUDGET  
Motion to open the public hearing on the 2024 Passaic County Budget (introduced  
February 27, 2024)  
9.  
Director: Does anyone present desire to be heard on the 2024 Passaic County Budget?  
Motion to close the public hearing on the 2024 Passaic County Budget  
Motion to adopt the 2024 Passaic County Budget  
10.  
11.  
2. ADOPTION OF THE 2024 PASSAIC COUNTY BUDGET  
Motion to resume the regular order of business  
24-304  
12.  
J.  
County Commissioner Reports:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Commissioner Director John W. Bartlett  
Commissioner Deputy Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara  
Commissioner Orlando Cruz  
Commissioner Terry Duffy  
Commissioner Nicolino Gallo  
Commissioner Bruce James  
Commissioner Pasquale "Pat" Lepore  
K.  
L.  
Communications: None  
Oral Portion:  
1.  
2.  
Motion to Open the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________  
Motion to Close the Public Portion of the meeting____________________________  
M.  
Consent Agenda:  
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE  
1. RESOLUTION EXERCISING THE SECOND ONE-YEAR OPTION WITH  
GATEWAY MEDIA TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES TO  
THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET  
SEQ. AND RFP-20-012  
24-265  
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BY AND  
BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND NEW YORK SMSA  
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS TO PLACE  
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AT GARRET MOUNTAIN  
RESERVATION DURING THE 2024 PASSAIC COUNTY FAIR,  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1  
24-266  
3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC TO APPLY  
FOR THE 2024-2025 LEAP COUNTY COORDINATOR FELLOWSHIP  
GRANT ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF  
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1  
24-267  
24-268  
24-269  
4. RESOLUTION RETAINING WATERS, MCPHERSON, MCNEILL, P.C.  
TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF  
MOGROVEJO-CAMPUZA V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET  
NO. PAS-L-199-24, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. AND  
RFQ-24-038  
5. RESOLUTION AWARDING ADDITIONAL LEGAL FEE  
AUTHORIZATION TO BUGLIONE, HUTTON & DEYOE, LLC TO  
PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE MATTER OF ROJAS-MARTINEZ  
V. COUNTY OF PASSAIC, ET AL., DOCKET NO. PAS-L-3121-18,  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5, ET SEQ. AND RFQ-24-038  
6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF GRANICUS  
SOFTWARE FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL, CORP. TO MANAGE  
GOVERNMENT RECORDS REQUESTS UNDER THE OPEN PUBLIC  
RECORDS ACT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10  
24-270  
24-271  
7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC TO APPLY  
FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING FOR THE MAIL-IN VOTER  
EDUCATION PROGRAM FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY,  
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ELECTIONS, PURSUANT TO  
N.J.S.A. 40:20-1  
8. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY  
MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 18A:65A-1(c)(3) AND N.J.S.A. 40A:2-52 ET  
SEQ.  
24-284  
24-287  
9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FIVE-YEAR OPTION UNDER THE  
SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE COUNTY  
OF PASSAIC AND THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES, WHEREBY  
THE COUNTY AGREES TO PROVIDE HI-SPEED INTERNET  
SERVICES TO POMPTON LAKES FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR TERM,  
COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2024 AND EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2029,  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1, ET SEQ.  
10. RESOLUTION QUALIFYING FOUNDATION RISK PARTNERS, CORP.  
D/B/A FAIRVIEW INSURANCE AGENCY ASSOCIATES AND ALAMO  
INSURANCE GROUP, INC., PURSUANT TO RFQ-24-064; AND  
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO FAIRVIEW TO PROVIDE  
INSURANCE CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE COUNTY OF  
PASSAIC, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-24-064  
24-301  
24-272  
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES  
11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO  
CHARLES S. HASSON, PH. D D/B/A HASSON PSYCHOLOGICAL  
GROUP, LLC FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE  
PATHWAY SPECIAL CARE BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT UNIT AT  
PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER IN CALENDAR YEAR 2023,  
PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6 AND RFQ-23-018  
12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO  
INFOJINI, INC. FOR HEALTHCARE STAFFING AGENCY SERVICES  
PROVIDED TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER IN CALENDAR  
YEAR 2023, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6, ET SEQ. AND  
RFQ-23-020  
24-273  
24-274  
13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN 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  
14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO VAN  
PEENAN FOODS, LLC AND MIVILA CORPORATION D/B/A MIVILA  
FOODS TO PROVIDE MILK DAIRY PRODUCTS AND PREPARED  
SALADS TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER AND  
MEALS-ON-WHEELS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ.  
AND SB-24-034  
24-283  
15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO ARES  
HOLDING, LLC D/B/A CMS/NEXTECH FOR PREVENTATIVE  
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE OF DIETARY FOOD SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT FOR PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER, PURSUANT  
TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ. AND SB-24-028  
24-285  
24-286  
24-288  
24-289  
16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AWARD TO VARIOUS  
VENDORS TO PROVIDE GROCERIES, CANNED AND FROZEN  
GOODS TO PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER AND  
MEALS-ON-WHEELS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4, ET SEQ.  
AND SB-24-039  
17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION TO  
METRO TECH SUPER HOLDINGS, LLC D/B/A PRO-TEK SERVICES  
OF NY, LLC FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROVIDED TO  
PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER UNDER SB-22-010, PURSUANT  
TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10  
18. RESOLUTION DECREASING THE GRANT AWARDED TO THE  
PASSAIC COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE LIFE  
SKILLS/MENTORING PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, DUE  
TO A REDUCTION IN THE LEVEL OF SERVICE, PURSUANT TO  
N.J.S.A. 40:20-1  
19. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN  
SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY  
FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN  
ANIT-HUNGER POLICY OUTREACH AND PROGRAMMING.  
24-290  
24-291  
20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY  
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO APPLY FOR THE  
DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT PROGRAM GRANT FROM  
THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL  
POLICY.  
21. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT UNDER  
RFP-24-015 TO REBID TRANSPORTATION SERVICES GRANT  
ADMINISTERED BY THE COUNTY OF HUMAN SERVICES,  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1, ET SEQ.  
24-292  
22. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRAINING PARTNERSHIP  
ALLOCATION OF $57,287.42 TO THE GARDEN STATE  
24-299  
24-300  
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSOCIATION, AS REQUIRED BY  
THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND  
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAM YEAR 2023/FISCAL  
YEAR 2024 BUDGET GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS  
23. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE  
RECOMMENDATION OF THE RFP-24-013 AND AWARD VARIOUS  
PROJECTS FOR YOUTH INVOLVED WITH OR AT RISK OF  
INVOLVEMENT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM FOR  
CALENDAR YEAR 2024, JANUARY 1, 2024, TO DECEMBER 31, 2024,  
WITH TWO (2) ONE YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW.  
PUBLIC WORKS  
24. RESOLUTION TO EXTEND A CONTRACT WITH CAR CARE  
SOLUTIONS, D/B/A PERFECT SHINE AUTO SALON TO PROVIDE  
CAR WASHING SERVICES FOR PASSAIC COUNTY VEHICLES,  
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-15 AND N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10  
24-264  
24-293  
24-294  
25. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PURCHASING  
AGENT TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS FOR THE PREAKNESS  
HEALTHCARE CENTER’S NEW DISHWASHER PURSUANT TO  
N.J.S.A 40A: 11-23, ET SEQ.  
26. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO  
KEEGAN TECHNOLOGY & TESTING ASSOCIATES, INC., T/A  
KEY-TECH, TO PROVIDE ASPHALT TESTING FOR THE 2023 THE  
ROADWAY RESURFACING PROJECT PER SB-23-005, PURSUANT TO  
N.J.S.A 40A:11-4 ET SEQ.  
27. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO  
KEEGAN TECHNOLOGY & TESTING ASSOCIATES, INC., T/A  
KEY-TECH, TO PROVIDE CONCRETE AND ASPHALT TESTING FOR  
THE PATERSON HAMBURG TURNPIKE/ALPS ROAD INTERSECTION  
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PER SB-23-005, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A  
40A:11-4 ET SEQ.  
24-295  
28. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO  
T & M ASSOCIATES FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES  
FOR THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL PURSUANT TO  
N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6  
24-296  
24-297  
29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO  
MURRAY PAVING AND CONCRETE, LLC FOR THE REPLACEMENT  
OF THE FIRE RATED DOORS AT PREAKNESS HEALTHINESS  
CENTER IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.  
40A:11-10  
30. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO  
ALAIMO GROUP FOR THE MORRIS CANAL GREENWAY  
24-298  
24-302  
PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE BRIDGE PROJECT OVER THE PECKMAN  
RIVER IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS (DESIGN PHASES II  
THROUGH IV), RFQ-24-043, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.6  
31. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY PURCHASING  
AGENT TO ADVERTISE AND RECEIVE BIDS TO REPAIR THE  
COURTHOUSE ANNEX TUNNEL IN THE CITY OF PATERSON,  
PURSUANT N.J.S.A 40A: 11-23, ET SEQ.  
LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY  
32. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT  
AWARD TO 360 FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES FOR USE BY THE  
PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (SB-23-036), PURSUANT TO  
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4 ET SEQ.  
24-259  
24-262  
33. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY  
PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING  
FROM THE CHILD ADVOCACY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS, WHICH IS  
ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF  
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1  
34. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY  
PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR FFY23 STOP VIOLENCE  
AGAINST WOMAN ACT GRANT PROGRAM  
24-263  
24-303  
35. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SYTECH INTERVIEW  
ROOM CAMERA AND RECORDING SYSTEM BY THE PASSAIC  
COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10  
ET SEQ.  
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  
36. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN “IF AND WHEN  
AGREEMENT” BETWEEN VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY  
24-275  
24-276  
24-277  
(“APPLICANT”) AND THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC (“COUNTY”).  
37. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN “IF AND WHEN  
AGREEMENT” BETWEEN VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY  
(“APPLICANT”) AND THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC (“COUNTY”).  
38. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A THIRD NO COST TIME EXTENSION  
FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM  
FY 2019 WOODLAND PARK LIBRARY AMERICANS WITH  
DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT BATHROOM PROJECT UNTIL  
DECEMBER 31, 2025  
39. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO  
THE PASSAIC COUNTY ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FY 2021 TO  
PERMIT THE BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES TO CHANGE THEIR  
SCOPE OF WORK TO THE HERSHFIELD STREET  
24-278  
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FUNDED UNDER CDBG FY 2023 AND  
PROVIDE A NO-COST TIME EXTENSION OF THE FY 2021 GRANT  
UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2025, PURSUANT TO 24 CFR 91.105.  
40. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE  
NOTICE TO AMEND THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY  
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2019 ACTION PLAN FOR CV-1 AND  
CV-3 TO FUND THE CREATION OF A PUBLIC HEALTH CLINIC IN  
WEST MILFORD, AS AUTHORIZED BY 24 CFR SECTION 91.105  
24-279  
24-280  
24-281  
41. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FOURTH NO COST TIME  
EXTENSION FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK  
GRANT PROGRAM FY 2018 WOODLAND PARK LIBRARY  
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT DOORS  
PROJECT UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2025.  
42. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE  
NOTICE TO AMEND THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY  
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2019 ACTION PLAN FOR  
CDBG-CV3 TO FUND A GENERATOR FOR THE WOODLAND PARK  
LIBRARY, AS AUTHORIZED BY 24 CFR SECTION 91.105  
Items Removed from Consent Agenda  
N.  
New Business:  
1.  
2.  
Receipt of Supplemental Debt Statement by the CFO  
2024-06  
ENERGY SAVINGS OBLIGATION REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE  
COUNTY OF PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION,  
CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION  
IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN BUILDINGS OF THE PASSAIC COUNTY  
COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ESTIMATED TO COST $21,315,000, APPROPRIATING  
$10,500,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO  
EXCEED $10,500,000 ENERGY SAVINGS OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS TO  
PROVIDE FOR A PORTION OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Motion to approve Bond Ordinance 2024-06 on First Reading  
Personnel:  
Bills:  
O.  
Adjournment: