Passaic Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

Agenda Items (74)

Roll Call:

Bartlett

De Vore

James

Ramaglia

Schratz

Deputy Director Cruz

Director Lazzara

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.

Approval of Minutes: February 24, 2026

Approval of Proclamation:

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Sue Pappas on her retirement from the township of West Milford, New Jersey after 30 years of distinguished public service.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Cristina Burrafato, a volunteer of Preakness Healthcare Center, for receiving the Excellence in Care Award 2026.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Lonnie Wallace, Jr., a volunteer of Preakness Healthcare Center, for receiving the Excellence in Care Award 2026.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Sharonda M. Roberts on the occasion of her annual gala of Muture Sisters & Brothers Unite in Service.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Richard A. Clark, Jr. on the occasion of the Muture Sisters & Brothers Unite in Service Annual Gala.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Dr. Joseph S. Fulmore Sr., for his lifetime of service and commitment to education and community service.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Christ Temple Baptist Church as they celebrate “75 Years Rooted in Faith, Community & Service”.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners proclaim March 2026 as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the County of Passaic.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Patrick J. Glover for our Irish American Heritage Month Celebration.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize John McEntee for our Irish American Heritage Month Celebration.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth for our Irish American Heritage Month Celebration.

Administrator's Report:

Irish American Heritage Month Celebration honoring: Patrick J. Glover, John McEntee, and Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth.

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____________________________

Consent Agenda:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

RESOLUTION DISSOLVING INACTIVE ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

26-0207

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF REQUESTS UNDER THE OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, ET SEQ.

26-0212

RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHRISTIAN CALLEGARI TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:37A-46, ET SEQ.

26-0213

RESOLUTION RETAINING WEBER DOWD LAW, LLC, TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-032

26-0214

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO CONTRACT WITH T.F.S., INC. D/B/A UNITED FEDERATED SYSTEMS, FOR THE INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND MONITORING OF SECURITY SYSTEMS AT COUNTY INSTITUTIONS, PER BID SB-24-018, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3

26-0215

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION TO MIVILA CORP. D/B/A MIVILA FOODS FOR THE PROVISION OF JUICE VARIETIES FOR RESIDENTS OF PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER AND HOMEBOUND AND CONGREGATE SITES IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC UNDER SB-24-030, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10

26-0208

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION TO 22ND CENTURY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12

26-0218

PUBLIC WORKS

RESOLUTION AWARDING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY TRAIL CONFERENCE TO DESIGN A TRAIL NETWORK AT HIGHLANDS FARM IN THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3

26-0203

RESOLUTION AWARDING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO WIT SOCCER, LLC D/B/A SOCCER STARS OF ROCKLAND-PUTNAM TO HOST AND OPERATE SOCCER CAMPS AT GOFFLE BROOK PARK IN THE BOROUGH OF HAWTHORNE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3

26-0204

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CALLAWAY GOLF SALES COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL GOLF MERCHANDISE FOR PREAKNESS VALLEY GOLF COURSE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PURSUANT N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-4, ET SEQ.

26-0205

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC., TO RELOCATE COUNTY FIBER OPTIC LINES ON OLDHAM ROAD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12

26-0206

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO JSL PROPERTIES, LLC, FOR ROOF OVERHANG, CANOPIES SCONCE LIGHTS AND GOOSENECK LIGHTS THAT ENCROACH INTO THE CENTER AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.

26-0209

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STORM DRAIN PERMIT APPLICATION PERMIT TO JSL PROPERTIES, LLC FOR A STORM DRAIN CONNECTION INTO AN EXISTING STORM DRAIN WITHIN CENTER AVENUE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

26-0210

RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH THE CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2503-25 DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 ET SEQ.

26-0211

LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL, CORP., FOR 16 APC SYMMETRA UPS BATTERIES FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.

26-0216

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL, CORP., FOR A VECTOR SOLUTIONS GUARDIAN TRACKING ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.

26-0217

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 2025 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GREEN STREETS & STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE MAPPING GRANT PROGRAM

26-0221

RESOLUTION FOR AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND VICTOR WAZIR, APPLICANT/OWNER OF 921 HAMBURG TURNPIKE, BLOCK 2703, LOT 3, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY

26-0222

RESOLUTION FOR AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND PLJ PROPERTIES, LLC, APPLICANT/OWNER OF 52-56 VALLEY ROAD, BLOCK 14.01, LOT 12, CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY

26-0223

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT AWARD FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FY-2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 ET SEQ.

26-0224

Items Removed from Consent Agenda

New Business:

2026-03: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE UNDERTAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $6,025,140 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, 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.

26-0225

Motion to adopt Bond Ordinance 2026-03 on first reading

2026-04: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW ADDITIONAL FURNISHINGS, NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, FOR PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $2,571,108 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, 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.

Agenda Items (74)

Roll Call:

Bartlett

De Vore

James

Ramaglia

Schratz

Deputy Director Cruz

Director Lazzara

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.

Approval of Minutes: February 24, 2026

Approval of Proclamation:

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Sue Pappas on her retirement from the township of West Milford, New Jersey after 30 years of distinguished public service.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Cristina Burrafato, a volunteer of Preakness Healthcare Center, for receiving the Excellence in Care Award 2026.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Lonnie Wallace, Jr., a volunteer of Preakness Healthcare Center, for receiving the Excellence in Care Award 2026.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Sharonda M. Roberts on the occasion of her annual gala of Muture Sisters & Brothers Unite in Service.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Richard A. Clark, Jr. on the occasion of the Muture Sisters & Brothers Unite in Service Annual Gala.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Dr. Joseph S. Fulmore Sr., for his lifetime of service and commitment to education and community service.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Christ Temple Baptist Church as they celebrate “75 Years Rooted in Faith, Community & Service”.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners proclaim March 2026 as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the County of Passaic.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Patrick J. Glover for our Irish American Heritage Month Celebration.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize John McEntee for our Irish American Heritage Month Celebration.

The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and recognize Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth for our Irish American Heritage Month Celebration.

Administrator's Report:

Irish American Heritage Month Celebration honoring: Patrick J. Glover, John McEntee, and Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth.

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____________________________

Consent Agenda:

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

RESOLUTION DISSOLVING INACTIVE ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF REQUESTS UNDER THE OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, ET SEQ.

RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHRISTIAN CALLEGARI TO THE PASSAIC COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:37A-46, ET SEQ.

RESOLUTION RETAINING WEBER DOWD LAW, LLC, TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 AND RFQ-26-032

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO CONTRACT WITH T.F.S., INC. D/B/A UNITED FEDERATED SYSTEMS, FOR THE INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND MONITORING OF SECURITY SYSTEMS AT COUNTY INSTITUTIONS, PER BID SB-24-018, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.3

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION TO MIVILA CORP. D/B/A MIVILA FOODS FOR THE PROVISION OF JUICE VARIETIES FOR RESIDENTS OF PREAKNESS HEALTHCARE CENTER AND HOMEBOUND AND CONGREGATE SITES IN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC UNDER SB-24-030, PURSUANT TO N.J.A.C. 5:30-11.10

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION TO 22ND CENTURY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR TEMPORARY STAFFING SERVICES, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12

PUBLIC WORKS

RESOLUTION AWARDING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY TRAIL CONFERENCE TO DESIGN A TRAIL NETWORK AT HIGHLANDS FARM IN THE BOROUGH OF BLOOMINGDALE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3

RESOLUTION AWARDING A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT TO WIT SOCCER, LLC D/B/A SOCCER STARS OF ROCKLAND-PUTNAM TO HOST AND OPERATE SOCCER CAMPS AT GOFFLE BROOK PARK IN THE BOROUGH OF HAWTHORNE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CALLAWAY GOLF SALES COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL GOLF MERCHANDISE FOR PREAKNESS VALLEY GOLF COURSE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PURSUANT N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-4, ET SEQ.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC., TO RELOCATE COUNTY FIBER OPTIC LINES ON OLDHAM ROAD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF WAYNE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-12

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO JSL PROPERTIES, LLC, FOR ROOF OVERHANG, CANOPIES SCONCE LIGHTS AND GOOSENECK LIGHTS THAT ENCROACH INTO THE CENTER AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STORM DRAIN PERMIT APPLICATION PERMIT TO JSL PROPERTIES, LLC FOR A STORM DRAIN CONNECTION INTO AN EXISTING STORM DRAIN WITHIN CENTER AVENUE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF LITTLE FALLS, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1

RESOLUTION CONCURRING WITH THE CITY OF PASSAIC ORDINANCE NO. 2503-25 DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 ET SEQ.

LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL, CORP., FOR 16 APC SYMMETRA UPS BATTERIES FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL, CORP., FOR A VECTOR SOLUTIONS GUARDIAN TRACKING ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10.

PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 2025 NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GREEN STREETS & STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE MAPPING GRANT PROGRAM

RESOLUTION FOR AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND VICTOR WAZIR, APPLICANT/OWNER OF 921 HAMBURG TURNPIKE, BLOCK 2703, LOT 3, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY

RESOLUTION FOR AN “IF AND WHEN” AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF PASSAIC AND PLJ PROPERTIES, LLC, APPLICANT/OWNER OF 52-56 VALLEY ROAD, BLOCK 14.01, LOT 12, CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT AWARD FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FY-2025, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 ET SEQ.

Items Removed from Consent Agenda

New Business:

Motion to adopt Bond Ordinance 2026-03 on first reading

Motion to adopt Bond Ordinance 2026-04 on first reading

Personnel:

Bills:

Adjournment: