Passaic County public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a capital ordinance to fund the Marshall Street Redevelopment Project with $7,000,000. The agenda also includes cost-of-living adjustments for certain non-union employees and a petition for a state of emergency following recent coastal storm damage.
- $7,000,000 appropriation for the Marshall Street Redevelopment Project
- Cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees hired before July 1, 2023
- Petition to Governor Murphy for a state of emergency due to December 2023 storm damage
- Lease agreement with West Milford for a satellite health services office at 13 Edgar Place
- Contract renewal with Newark YMCA for youth shelter beds
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing regarding the exterior restoration of the Passaic County Court House Annex. The meeting also includes several resolutions for insurance coverage, contract awards, and personnel reappointments.
- Public hearing for exterior restoration of the Passaic County Court House Annex at 63-65 Hamilton Street
- Contract award to Millennium Communications Group, Inc. for fiber optic ring maintenance
- Reappointment of Matthew P. Jordan, Esq. as County Administrator for a five-year term
- Acceptance of a $75,000.00 LEAP County Coordinator Fellowship Grant
- Reimbursement to the Passaic County Affordable Housing Corporation for the demolition of the Salt Dome at 519 Ringwood Avenue
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing various resolutions regarding county administration, healthcare services, and public works. The agenda includes approving contracts for Preakness Healthcare Center and managing infrastructure grants. The meeting also features presentations on community initiatives in the county.
- Acceptance of a $2,957,396.00 NJDOT grant for the Local Bridge Fund Program
- Contract award to Royal Printing Service and Reliance Graphics for 2024 election printing
- Approval of dental services at Preakness Healthcare Center with Dmitrios Bayorkis, DDS
- Authorization of lead remediation and weatherization vendor qualifications
- Purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe for the County Prosecutor’s Office
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review various administrative, health, and public works resolutions. Items include personnel reappointments, healthcare service contracts for Preakness Healthcare Center, and infrastructure maintenance.
- Lease agreement with Passaic County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 794 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne
- Contract awards for printing services to Concept Printing, Inc. and J&J Distributors, LLC
- Snow plowing services contract for Passaic County Road Route No. 10 via Garme Energy Solutions, Inc.
- Reappointment of Rose Klinkowize to the Passaic County Senior Advisory Council
- Reappointment of Barbara Tanis to the Passaic County Community College Board of Trustees
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing on a bond ordinance to fund construction of a parking garage for the Passaic County Vocational School. The meeting also includes a hearing regarding increasing waste capacity at a recycling facility in Paterson.
- Bond Ordinance #2023-06: $2,250,000 to fund construction of a parking garage for the vocational school
- Public hearing on increasing Gaeta Recycling Co., Inc. capacity from 720 to 1,200 tons per day
- Presentation regarding programming for the Montclair YMCA Camp at the Lake in West Milford
- Resolution to retain Taylor Law Group, LLC as outside labor counsel
- Resolution authorizing contract awards for various printing services
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review several resolutions regarding legal settlements, software upgrades, and personnel agreements. The meeting also includes discussions on public health grants and healthcare center maintenance.
- Settlement of litigation: Fonken v. County of Passaic
- Ratification of agreement with Correctional Superior Officers in the Sheriff’s Office
- Software upgrade for Avaya phone system from Johnson G.P., Inc. d/b/a JCT Solutions
- Proposed satellite public health services office at 13 Edgar Place, West Milford
- Maintenance and repair of equipment at Preakness Healthcare Center
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions regarding service contracts, staffing, and grant acceptances. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding the 2023 Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund.
- Public hearing for 2023 Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund
- Contract for voting machine transportation to Main Street Movers, Inc.
- Contract for sample ballot mailing services to Universal Mailing Service, Inc.
- Proposed capacity increase for Gaeta Recycling Co., Inc. solid waste processing
- On-call bridge repair contracts with Sparwick Contracting, Inc. for Wayne and West Milford
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions regarding state grant awards and contract renewals. Key items include accepting significant funding for workforce training programs and authorizing various public works projects.
- Acceptance of $3,455,418 in state funds for adult and dislocated workers programs
- Contract modification to Straight & Narrow totaling $115,019.00
- Authorization of bathroom renovations at Preakness Valley Golf Course
- Agreement for Treekeeper software subscription for the Parks and Recreation Department
- On-call bridge repair contracts with Colonnelli Brothers, Inc.
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to secure up to $14,000,000 in bonds for the Veterans Housing Project. The meeting also includes presentations regarding open space grants and the Lambert Castle restoration video. Additionally, the board will consider various resolutions for infrastructure contracts and litigation settlements.
- Ordinance 2023-05 to secure up to $14,000,000 in bonds for the Veterans Housing Project
- $30,000 grant award to the Greenwood Lake Commission from the Open Space and Historic Preservation Trust Fund
- Release of grant funds for affordable housing units in Pompton Lakes
- Contract for on-call bridge repairs to Spruce Street Bridge in Passaic
- Settlement of workers' compensation litigation (Rogers v. County of Passaic)
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions regarding county contracts and grants. Key items include an amendment to the 519 Ringwood Avenue redevelopment in Pompton Lakes and the establishment of a Veterans Service Office. The agenda also covers various public works projects and health service funding.
- Amendment to the purchase and sale agreement for 519 Ringwood Avenue in Pompton Lakes
- Establishment of a Passaic County Veterans Service Office in the Administration Building
- $34,890 in additional funding for Paterson's Stationhouse Adjustment Program
- Contract awards for housing navigation and street outreach services
- Authorization of roadway resurfacing and repair projects
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review a resolution to encourage Narcan use at county facilities and parks for opioid overdose emergencies. The meeting includes presentations on mental health awareness and the designation of Passaic County as a Stigma-Free Zone. The board also addresses various administrative contracts, appointments, and grant acceptances.
- Resolution encouraging Narcan use at County facilities and Parks for opioid overdose emergencies
- Designation of Passaic County as a Stigma-Free Zone
- Acceptance of $90,000 in additional funding for COVID-19 vaccination
- Contract award to Murray Paving & Concrete, LLC for the new Public Works facility
- $70,000 grant award to the Alonzo “Tambua” Moody Academy
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions regarding county operations. These include contract renewals for public relations and IT support, as well as various infrastructure projects. The meeting also includes the approval of several state-funded grants for health and human services.
- $125,000 grant from NJEDA for the Food Security Grant Program
- Contract award to Election Systems & Software, LLC for election IT support and maintenance
- Purchase of software from SHI International, Corp. to manage OPRA requests
- Real property purchase for the Oldham Road improvements project in Wayne Township
- Replacement of underground piping at Columbia Avenue Garage by T. Slack Environmental Services
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review resolutions regarding county finances, infrastructure, and public services. These items include bond authorizations for the County College and grants for community programs.
- $3,724,000 in County College Bonds, Series 2023
- $147,625 grant to City Green, Inc. for the 'Dig In!' community garden program
- Contract award to Eva’s Village, Inc. for feeding services for homeless citizens
- Settlement of litigation: Belkis Richardson v. County of Passaic
- Purchase of web-based data services for the Surrogate's Court
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions regarding county operations. These include contract awards for election printing, public works projects, and human services. The meeting also includes proclamations for local achievements.
- Contract award to Royal Printing Service for 2023 election printing
- Purchase of workstations for the County Administrator’s and Veterans Service offices
- Solar-powered pedestrian crosswalk beacons in Hawthorne, Clifton, and Passaic
- Feeding services for the homeless via Eva’s Village, Inc.
- Condemnation proceedings for 27 parcels for the Oldham Road Improvements Project
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing resolutions regarding legal service contracts and various staff appointments. The agenda also includes grant approvals for open space preservation and electric vehicle infrastructure.
- Contract award to Comerro Coppa Architects, P.C. for 11 Marshall Street Redevelopment Project - Phase 1
- $60,000 grant award to the Greenwood Lake Commission from the Open Space Fund
- Agreement with the Borough of Pomptom Lakes for solar-powered pedestrian crosswalk beacons on Ramapo Avenue
- Contract award to Chapels of Eden, LLC for burial and cremation services
- $37,500 grant amendment for electric vehicle charging programs via PSE&G
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will review several resolutions regarding budget transfers and the retention of legal services. The agenda also includes contract awards for park maintenance, bridge repairs, and athletic field renovations. Additionally, the board will recognize several individuals for Women's History Month.
- Retaining Weber Dowd Law, LLC for 2023 legal services
- Renovations of athletic fields at Dundee Island Park
- Fire prevention and maintenance at County Parks
- Engineering services for a new Salt Dome in Pompton Lakes
- Shared services agreement with West Milford for an Environmental Health Specialist
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on the 2023 Passaic County Budget and a resolution to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding county contracts and official proclamations.
- Adoption of the 2023 Passaic County Budget (Resolution 23-0282)
- Resolution to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits (Resolution 23-0157)
- Contract for Verizon Wireless equipment at Garret Mountain Reservation
- Appraisal of vacant lot at 343-347 Grand Street by Lasser Sussman Associates, LLC
- Contracts for tree removal, trimming, and stump grinding services
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several bond ordinances to fund various capital projects. These include funding for Passaic County Community College and the purchase of property in Bloomingdale. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding litigation settlements and county appointments.
- Bond Ordinance 2023-01: $10,500,000 for various capital improvements
- Bond Ordinance 2023-02: $3,865,000 for Passaic County Community College improvements
- Bond Ordinance 2023-04: $5,000,000 for property at 335 Union Avenue, Bloomingdale
- Resolution to settle litigation in Celso Diaz v. County of Passaic
- Resolution to settle litigation in Panzarino v. County of Passaic
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is introducing the FY 2023 budget for its first reading. The agenda also includes a resolution to establish a cap bank regarding municipal budget appropriation limits. A public hearing for these items is scheduled for March 14, 2023.
- Introduction of the FY 2023 Passaic County Budget (Resolution 23-0158)
- Resolution to establish a cap bank for municipal budget appropriation limits (Resolution 23-0157)
- $7,000 stipend for pastoral care services at Preakness Healthcare Center (Resolution 23-0141)
- Contract award to Millennium Communications Group, Inc. for communications network repairs (Resolution 23-0099)
- Appointment of Joel D. Ramirez to the Passaic County Community College Board of Trustees (Resolution 23-0093)
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several resolutions regarding county contracts, grants, and infrastructure. Key items include adopting an emergency temporary grant budget and authorizing various public works and health services.
- Adoption of the 2023 emergency temporary grant budget
- Contract award to Newark YMCA for youth shelter beds
- Engineering design modifications for Dawes Highway Bridge and Spruce Street Bridge
- Settlement of litigation in Huizing v. County of Passaic
- Agreement with Hudson County for correctional services
Board of County Commissioners Reorganization Meeting
The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners held its annual reorganization meeting to elect a Director and Deputy Director for 2023. The session included the administration of oaths for county officials and various committee appointments. The board also reviewed resolutions regarding the 2023 budget and bond issuances.
- Election of the 2023 County Commissioner Director and Deputy Director
- Contract award to Wielkotz & Company, LLC for auditing and accounting services
- Authorization of up to $35,000,000 in revenue bonds for Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
- Appointment of commissioners to the Planning Board and Insurance Commission
- Adoption of temporary budgets for current expenses, debt service, and grants