Passaic County public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing resolutions for various county operations starting in 2023. These include appointing a new County Administrator and County Counsel, as well as reappointing the Chief Financial Officer. The agenda also covers healthcare contracts and infrastructure repairs.
- Appointment of Matthew P. Jordan as County Administrator and Nadege D. Allwaters as County Counsel
- Reappointment of Richard P. Cahill as Chief Financial Officer for a three-year term
- Contract award to CVS Health Corporation/CaremarkPCS Health, LLC for prescription drug benefits
- Shared service agreements with Bergen and Morris counties for juvenile detention services
- Contracts for Cedar Grove Road culvert restoration and Goffle Brook Park bridge repairs
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions regarding county operations. These include cost-of-living adjustments for certain non-union employees and the settlement of two lawsuits. The board is also considering various departmental contracts and appointments.
- Cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees hired before July 1, 2022
- Settlement of litigation in Gates v. County of Passaic and Rosado v. County of Passaic
- Purchase of network equipment and software from SHI International Corp.
- Reappointment of members to the County Planning Board
- Shared service agreement with Prospect Park for public health services
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a public hearing regarding a grant agreement with the City of Paterson for the restoration of the Great Falls Footbridge. The meeting also includes several resolutions concerning county contracts, legal services, and various health and human services grants.
- Public hearing on a grant for the Restoration of the Great Falls Footbridge
- Contract award to Mohamed Elrafei, MD for $31,200 in psychiatrist services at Preakness Healthcare Center
- Shared service agreement with Woodland Park for public health services
- Rejection of all bids received for 2022 Ford Transit 250 cargo vans
- Authorization of various state grants for homelessness and youth leadership programs
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will consider Capital Ordinance 2022-05 to appropriate $5,000,000 for various infrastructure improvements. The agenda also includes contract awards for fiber optic maintenance, bridge repairs, and public health services.
- Capital Ordinance 2022-05 appropriating $5,000,000 for infrastructure improvements
- Contract award to Millennium Communications Group, Inc. for fiber optic ring maintenance
- Shared service agreement with the City of Clifton for lead poisoning inspections
- On-call bridge and culvert repairs on Lakeside Road in West Milford
- Legal services contract for the Planning Board not to exceed $17,500
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions regarding county contracts, service providers, and infrastructure projects. Items include medical service contracts for Preakness Healthcare Center and administrative approvals. The agenda also includes a road swap agreement with the Township of Wayne.
- $1,725,000 in grants from the Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund
- Repairs to the Glover Avenue Bridge over the Passaic River in Paterson
- A road swap agreement between Passaic County and the Township of Wayne
- Public auction of unused county vehicles and equipment
- Software maintenance for the County Clerk and Registry Divisions
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions regarding county administration, infrastructure, and health services. The agenda includes grant applications for overdose fatality reviews and contracts for bridge repairs. The board will also consider various equipment purchases and service renewals.
- Bridge repairs for Davidson Avenue Bridge and Greenwood Lake Turnpike Bridge
- Grant application for the 2022 Overdose Fatality Review Teams
- Contract for mental health and substance abuse training
- Purchase of a 2023 Ford Transit 350 for Human Services
- Creation of the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund County Advisory Council
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners met to review resolutions for various county services and infrastructure projects. The agenda included approving grants, contract awards, and equipment purchases across multiple departments.
- $7,488,692.00 NJDOT County Aid Grant acceptance
- $3.6 million grant for Lambert Castle restoration
- Installation of EV charging stations at the County Art Center and new DPW facility
- Bridge and culvert repair contracts in Clifton, Paterson, and Haledon
- Grant agreement for Nosezo Park community center development
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board is reviewing various resolutions regarding county contracts and grant applications. A public hearing will be held for proposed expenditures exceeding $100,000 from the Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. The agenda also includes authorizations for property acquisitions and rental assistance funding.
- Public hearing for 2022 Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund expenditures over $100,000
- Grant application to acquire property at 335 Union Avenue, Bloomingdale
- Purchase of seven Ford Escape Hybrids and three Ford Explorers for the Road Department
- Engineering design for an ADA pathway at Garret Mountain Reservation
- Authorization of Emergency Rental Assistance Funding from the U.S. Treasury
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review resolutions regarding bond issuances, contract renewals, and grant releases. Items include funding for school projects and technology purchases for the Sheriff’s Office. The agenda also covers shared service agreements with West Milford and Prospect Park.
- Bond issuance up to $9,500,000 for Paterson Board of Education project
- Purchase of technology equipment from Verizon Wireless for the Sheriff’s Office
- Acceptance of two 2011 Ford E350 buses donated by Christian Health
- Increase in appropriation for residential heating upgrades up to $478,426.00
- Shared service agreements with West Milford and Prospect Park
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a resolution to guaranty up to $9,500,000 in bonds for the City of Paterson Board of Education project. The meeting also includes discussions regarding opposition to the closure of the Paterson Veterans Affairs Clinic. Other items involve property purchases and various county service contracts.
- Guaranty of up to $9,500,000 for the City of Paterson Board of Education project
- Resolution opposing the closure of the Paterson Veterans Affairs Clinic at 11 Getty Avenue
- Purchase and sale agreement for property at 335 Union Avenue, Bloomingdale
- Contract award to A & M Contracting for the Passaic County New Courthouse roof replacement
- Reappointment of Louis E. Imhof, III as Clerk to the Board
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board will consider a resolution to guarantee payments on up to $9,500,000 in lease revenue bonds for a Paterson Board of Education project. The agenda also includes approvals for various county contracts, grants, and public works projects.
- Guaranty Ordinance 2022-04 for up to $9,500,000 in lease revenue bonds
- Designation of Juneteenth as a County holiday
- Contract for two 2023 Ford E-350 buses for the para-transit system
- Construction of a pickleball court at Camp Hope in West Milford
- Purchase of vehicles for the Parks and Recreation Department
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing resolutions for bond issuances totaling $4,970,000 for County College. The agenda also includes a public hearing on reallocating $200,000 in park improvement funds and various administrative appointments.
- Authorization of $4,970,000 in bonds for County College
- Public hearing on reallocating $200,000 from Louis Street Park to Duva Field Improvement Project
- Contract extension for healthcare services at the Passaic County Jail
- Reappointment of Erin Mooney as County Treasurer
- Lease agreement for parking spaces at Lambert Castle
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is considering a series of resolutions for approval. These include settling litigation, authorizing new legal services, and approving equipment purchases for the park system and public works. The agenda also covers grant applications for health and human services.
- Settlement of litigation in Jackson v. County of Passaic and Minutolo v. County of Passaic
- Contract award to SOE Software Corporation for election day services
- Purchase of Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Colorado trucks, and Kubota equipment
- Grant applications for recycling, health, and human services
- Encroachment permits for properties in Paterson and Clifton
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions regarding county services and infrastructure. This includes a public hearing on the potential reallocation of Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund awards to the Borough of Bloomingdale.
- Public hearing on reallocating Open Space Trust Fund awards to Bloomingdale
- Approval of ballot box locations for the General Election
- Contract for guide rail removal and repair on county roads and bridges
- Agreement with Verizon Wireless for equipment at Garret Mountain Reservation
- Replacement of chillers/AHU at the Passaic County Administration Building
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board will hold public hearings and take final action on the 2022 Passaic County Budget and a resolution to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits. The agenda also includes various contract awards, grant applications, and appointments for county departments.
- Adoption of the 2022 Passaic County Budget
- Resolution to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits
- $9,500 grant from the Passaic County Cultural Heritage Council Arts Regrant Program
- Bids for the 2022 County Roadway Resurfacing Program
- Appointment of John DePalma to the Workforce Development Board
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners met to consider various county contracts, grants, and appointments. The agenda included items ranging from public works projects to healthcare service awards. The meeting also recognized individuals for Irish Heritage Month.
- Public hearing for Bloomingdale to reallocate $125,000 in grant funds for tennis court projects
- Contract award for roadway resurfacing design at Garret Mountain Reservation
- Purchase of a 2022 Ford Escape SUV for the Department of Senior Services
- Resolution expressing support for Ukraine's defense against Russian attacks
- Contract awards for food and grocery supplies at Preakness Healthcare Center
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is presenting the FY2022 budget for review. The board is also considering resolutions to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. A public hearing regarding these budget matters is scheduled for March 22, 2022.
- First reading of the FY2022 Passaic County Budget
- $147,900 grant to City Green, Inc. for the 2022 Dig In! community garden program
- Purchase of body-worn cameras for the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office
- Contract for guide rail removal and repair by Road Safety Systems, LLC
- $30,000 grant to the Greenwood Lake Commission from the Open Space Trust Fund
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing three bond ordinances to fund various public improvements, equipment, and technology upgrades. The agenda also includes the adoption of an emergency temporary budget and several service contracts.
- Bond Ordinance 2022-01 for $14,550,000 for public improvements and vehicles
- Bond Ordinance 2022-02 for $4,971,000 for Passaic County Community College improvements
- Bond Ordinance 2022-03 for $791,332 for IT and telecommunications equipment
- Replacement of the Pennington Culvert No. 1600-518 in Passaic City
- $3,400,000 grant for improvements to Garret Mountain Reservation