ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

HALL OF RECORDS, ROOM 558

465 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., BLVD.

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

 

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(973) 621-4486

 

 

TYSHAMMIE L. COOPER

BRENDAN W. GILL

ROMAINE GRAHAM

RUFUS I. JOHNSON 

LEONARD M. LUCIANO

ROBERT MERCADO

PATRICIA SEBOLD

CARLOS M. POMARES, VICE PRESIDENT

WAYNE L. RICHARDSON, PRESIDENT

Notice Pursuant to NJ.S.A 10:4-8(d)

 

This agenda for the next regular meeting of the Essex County Board of County Commissioners, and the resolutions on the agenda, reflect the agenda and proposed resolutions to the extent known at the time of posting, pursuant to NJ.S.A. 10:4-8(d). The agenda and resolutions are tentative. They are subject to amendment additions or deletions prior to the meeting.

 

Any inquiries concerning the agenda and its contents should be directed to the Clerk of the Board at 973-621-4486.

 

DEBORAH DAVIS FORD

CLERK OF THE BOARD

 

ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

CONFERENCE, CONFERENCE/BOARD MEETING AGENDA OR

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

 

Wednesday, June 07, 2023 - 5:00 PM

 

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A.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

 

B.

ROLL CALL

 

C.

SALUTE TO FLAG *** MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

D.

CERTIFICATION OF CLERK

 

E.

APPROVAL OF TRANSCRIPTS

 

F.

TOPIC OF DISCUSSION

 

G.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY

This portion of the meeting is set aside for any member of the public to address agenda items only.  Speakers are limited to 3 minutes.  Anyone addressing the Board is asked to state their name, address and affiliation for the record.

 

H.

ORDINANCE(S)/RESOLUTION(S) ON INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

 

1.

Ordinance naming THE NEW ESSEX COUNTY FAMILY COURTS BUILDING THAT WILL BE CONSTRUCTED ON bRANFORD pLACE BETWEEN uNIVERSITY AVENUE AND WASHINGTON STREET IN NEWARK AS THE “ESSEX COUNTY WYNONA LIPMAN FAMILY COURTS BUILDING” IN HONOR OF THE lATE nj sTATE SENATOR WYNONA LIPMAN

 

 

 

I.

ORDINANCE(S)/RESOLUTIONS(S) ON SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING (Listing Only)

 

1.

   

COUNTY OF ESSEX – AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE OFF-DUTY EMPLOYMENT OF ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICERS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY FUNCTIONS BY PERSONS AND ENTITIES UTILIZING THEIR SERVICES ( UNDER THE SECURITY OFFICER REGISTRATION ACT (“SORA”), N.J.S.A. 45:19A-1, ET SEQ ) IN ORDER TO PERMIT A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR (“TPA”) TO SCHEDULE  OFF-DUTY ASSIGNMENTS, REMIT PAYMENT TO THE COUNTY AND OFFICERS WORKING OFF-DUTY AND TO ALLOW A TPA TO COLLECT UP TO AN 8% SERVICE FEE FROM THE PERSONS OR ENTITIES REQUIRING OFF-DUTY OFFICERS, AND IN ORDER TO UPDATE  HOURLY RATES, THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE AS WELL AS INSURANCE, AND INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS FOR OFF DUTY ASSIGNMENTS

 

 

 

2.

ORDINANCE NAMING THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTER THAT IS BEING CONSTRUCTED IN ESSEX COUNTY INDEPENDENCE PARK AS THE “ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF ARMANDO AND MARY FONTOURA COMMUNITY CENTER” IN HONOR OF ESSEX COUNTY SHERIFF ARMANDO FONTOURA AND HIS WIFE MARY FONTOURA

 

J.

ORDINANCE(S)/RESOLUTION(S) ON SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING

 

1.

NONE

 

K.

RESOLUTIONS

 

1.

2023 COUNTY BUDGET – INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND PREPAREDNESS FOR FY22 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE – OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - $365,325.00

 

 

 

2.

2023 COUNTY BUDGET – INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY FOR STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) – OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTOR - $99,167.00

 

 

 

3.

2023 COUNTY BUDGET – INSERTION OF ITEMS OF REVENUE FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY FOR CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - $84,646.57

 

 

 

4.

commissioner of registration and superintendent of elections – contract award to A. RIFKIN COMPANY THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, to FURNISH AND DELIVER BAGS AND CARTS – twenty-four month contract - amount not to exceed $350,714.00

 

 

 

5.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS – CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER WITH GD CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, LLC, TO PROVIDE FOOD SERVICES FOR THE ESSEX COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY – ADDING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,440,000.00

 

 

 

6.

Essex county board of taxation – contract award to revaluation advisory services, llc - to provide consulting services - Twelve month agreement – amount not to exceed $25,000.00

 

 

 

7.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, & EMPLOYMENT, DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – AMEND PY 2022 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH ORANGE VILLAGE - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM.

 

 

 

8.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, & EMPLOYMENT, DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – EXTENSION OF SUB RECIPIENT AGREEMENTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM

 

 

 

9.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, & EMPLOYMENT, DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – EXTENSION OF SUB RECIPIENT AGREEMENTS - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CV (CDBG CV) PROGRAM.

 

10.

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT AWARD TO POLAR KING INTERNATIONAL, INC. THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE PURCHASE, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) REFRIGERATED WALK-IN MODULAR COLD STORAGE UNIT – FORTY-FIVE (45) DAY AGREEMENT – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,214.65

 

11.

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT AWARD TO NORTHEAST ROOF MAINTENANCE, TO PROVIDE ROOF REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT AT VERONA BOAT HOUSE IN VERONA PARK UNDER THE BERGEN COUNTY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT #BCCP #20-40 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $193,400.00

 

12.

DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – CONTRACT AWARD TO ARAMARK SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, LLC. TO PROVIDE OPERATION OF VERONA BOAT HOUSE AND FOOD SERVICES CONCESSION AT VERONA PARK – THREE (3) YEAR AGREEMENT – REVENUE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,236.00

 

13.

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS – AUTHORIZATION TO USE THE ESSEX COUNTY RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND TO FUND PLAYGROUND REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00

 

14.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE NEW ESSEX COUNTY FAMILY COURTS BUILDING – JOSEPH JINGOLI & SON, INC. – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,951,753.00

 

15.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – CONTRACT AWARD TO DOBCO, INC., THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ESSEX COUNTY FAMILY COURTS BUILDING, NEWARK NJ – SIX HUNDRERD (600) DAY CONTRACT – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $172,600,000.00

 

16.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS – CONTRACT AWARD TO COLONIAL ENERGY, INC., THE SOLE RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER TO FURNISH AND DELIVER NATURAL GAS – NOVEMBER 1, 2023 – OCTOBER 31, 2026 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,000,000.00

 

17.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – CONTRACT AWARD TO DIRECT WASTE SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND RUBBISH AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS – EXERCISING TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION OPTION – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,157,733.00

 

18.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER WITH PAULUS, SOKOLOWSKI, SARTOR ENGINEERING, PC, FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR REHABILITATION OF PARKS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – ADDING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,000.00

 

19.

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF - CONTRACT AWARD TO UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC TO PURCHASE PEPPERBALL LAUNCHER AND MAGAZINE CARTRIDGES – QUOTATION PURCHASE – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,143.00

 

20.

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF– CONTRACT AWARD TO ISLAND TECH SERVICES, LLC, FOR THE OUTFITTING NEW SHERIFF VEHICLES WITH CODE 3 BRAND LIGHTS, SIRENS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT – UNDER NJ START STATE CONTRACT #17-FLEET-00739 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $443,100.00

 

21.

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF– CONTRACT AWARD TO ISLAND TECH SERVICES, LLC, FOR THE OUTFITTING K-9 VEHICLES WITH PACKAGE #2 CODE 3 BRAND LIGHTS, SIRENS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT – UNDER NJ START STATE CONTRACT #17-FLEET-00739 – AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $138,500.00

 

22.

OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTOR - A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY AND ACCEPTING SUBAWARD VAWA-37-22 FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024.

 

23.

COMMENDATION – HONORING LARRY HIRSCH 2023 JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION (Sponsored by Acclamation)

 

24.

COMMENDATION – HONORING michael h. cohen - 2023 JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION (Sponsored by Acclamation)

 

25.

COMMENDATION – HONORING cary chevat - 2023 JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION (Sponsored by Acclamation)

 

26.

COMMENDATION – HONORING paula peikes, msw, lcsw -  2023 JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION (Sponsored by Acclamation)

 

27.

honoring the nutley high school music department during its exceptional year 2022-2023 (Sponsored by Commissioner Pomares)

 

28.

in memoriam – marie yvonne love (Sponsored by Commissioner Gill)

 

29.

commendation – honoring kathy calello chencharik upon her retirement from newark public schools (Sponsored by Commissioner Luciano)

 

30.

in memoriam – theresa jadkowski (Sponsored by Commissioner Pomares)

 

31.

in memoriam – rev. Gloria alderman (Sponsored by Commissioner Gill)

 

32.

COMMENDATION – HONORING GEORGE MARABLE - GRAND MARSHALL OF THE 34TH ANNuaL PARADE AND FESTIVAL OF THE MONTCLAIR AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC. – SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023 (Sponsored by Commissioner Gill)

 

33.

COMMENDATION – HONORING CYNTHIA WALKER - GRAND MARSHALL OF THE 34TH ANNuaL PARADE AND FESTIVAL OF THE MONTCLAIR AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC. – SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023 (Sponsored by Commissioner Gill)

 

34.

COMMENDATION – HONORING MICHAEL E. MORRIS DURING THE GIBLIN ASSOCIATION’S 69TH ANNIVERSARY COCKTAIL PARTY – SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023 (Sponsored by Acclamation)

 

35.

COMMENDATION – HONORING LORRAINE SPIOTTA DURING THE GIBLIN ASSOCIATION’S 69TH ANNIVERSARY COCKTAIL PARTY – SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023  (Sponsored by Acclamation)

 

36.

In Memoriam – Carl Ellis Hamer (Sponsored by Acclamation)

 

37.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT, DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – CONSORTIUM COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THR COUNTY OF ESSEX AND THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD FOR CONDUCTING HOUSING DEVELOPMENTACTIVITIES

 

38.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING – NEGOTIATED CONTRACT AWARD TO SIEMANS INDUSTRY, INC., THE SOLE RESPONSIOVE AND RESPONSIBLE SUBMISSION, TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF THE BUILDING AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS AT THE ESSEX COUNTY ECONMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER – MAY 15, 2023, THROUGH MAY 14, 2025 – AMOUNT NOT EXCEED $121,130.00

 

39.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS – CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER WITH TURCO GOLF INC., FOR ADDITIONAL FRANCIS BYRNE GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENTS – ADDING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $672,829.00

 

L.

REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEES

 

M.

LEGISLATIVE REPORTS

 

N.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

 

O.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

P.

NEW BUSINESS

 

Q.

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

R.

COMMISSIONER COMMENT SESSION

 

S.

MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING

<> ADDED STARTER RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Copies of agenda material may be downloaded at http://essexcountynj.primegov.com/public/portal

 

THE NEXT MEETING OF THE ESSEX COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WILL BE HELD ON

SUNDAY, JULY 02, 2023, AT 5:00 PM

HALL OF RECORDS, ROOM 506

465 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., BLVD.

NEWARK, NJ

YOU CAN ACCESS THE MEETING VIA THE COMMISSIONER WEBSITE, HTTP://ECFNJ.COM

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