Adequate notice of this meeting was provided in accordance with chapter 231 public law 1975. Have a moment of silence. Commissioner to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it
stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Commissioner Capazola. Commissioner Garcia Biki here. >> Commissioner Alino here. Commissioner S. >> Commissioner Romero >> here. >> Deputy Director Marsh >> here.
>> Director Taylor. >> Do I have a motion and second to second and dispense with the reading of the minutes from the last public meeting? >> So moved and second. >> All in favor? >> I correspondents. The down township committee notified the board of county commissioners of resolution R84-2
20226 adopted a township committee meeting held on June 8, 2026 calling for the restoration of energy tax receipts and increased municipal aid to provide real property tax relief by correspondence dated July 15, 2026. The County of Ocean notified the Cumberland
County Board of Commissioners of resolution adopted on July 8th, 2026 by the County of Ocean Board of Commissioners opposing certain provisions of the state of New Jersey fiscal year 2027 budget and urging greater transparency. At this time, we have a presentation
um from CC Tech and and John, would you like to go ahead and proceed with that? >> Yeah, that's correct. Thank you. I I can kick it off if you don't mind and then I'll turn it over to the uh to the principal. My name is John Dennady. I'm the executive director of the ENJACK
Foundation. Uh and this is my favorite thing in in the world to do because normally in my role as executive director, I spread awful news about bad bills and regulations that the state, you know, is passing across the state of New Jersey. But through the NJC Foundation, we through the generosity of many of the companies that you're going
to hear today, this year alone, we raised over $113,000 for county vocational technical school graduates. So, we're continuing their education right here in the state of New Jersey. We have some outstanding candidates from from Cumberland County this year. Um, and just thrilled that
you're here today and just want to wish the the students and their families the best of luck. You've laid just a wonderful foundation for for really bright futures. So, I I thank the the board for honoring and recognizing our students, and it was well worth the trip. I love I have five kids. I love giving away other people's money. So,
this is what I get to do. We give away 100% of those money. So, I'm going to turn it over to the good principal for the actual presentation. So, sir, thank you. Good evening, everyone. Uh >> you're a little >> good evening. Uh,
I just would like to also say what outstanding students these six students have been over the past four years. And it really is a privilege to stand up and and tell you all a little bit about them and some of their achievements from the last four years. I'd like to start with Kelly R. Kelly, you want to come up and join us and then I'm going to I'm going
to talk about you in front of everybody. Uh, so Kelly is a highly deser highly deserving of the NJC South Jersey scholarship because she represents the qualities of a student who will make a meaningful impact wherever she goes. Throughout her time at CC Tech, Kelly has distinguished herself through her creativity, dependability, leadership,
and genuine desire to help others. Her teachers describe her as a driven, thoughtful, patient, and deeply committed to excellence. Kelly's accomplishments include earning superintendent honors, being inducted into the National Honor Society, being named student of the month, and participating in Skills USA for four
years, reflecting a strong work ethic and consistency. Beyond academics, Kelly has contributed greatly to the school community through studio production, our club channel 1, math club, and technical players, her service at High Heights Elementary School, and her role as a
tech ambassador while at the school. What makes Kelly stand out most is her humility and heart. She leads by example, supports her peers, and brings care and creativity to everything she does. Her interest in becoming a math educator is just an example of her desire to inspire others and help them
grow. Kelly Kelly's character, service, and potential make her an excellent candidate for this scholarship. So, I'd like to present everyone with Kelly Brown [applause] $1,650 scholarship in the South. So, congratulations and best of luck.
Congratulations. Thank you. [applause] >> Okay, Uritza, you want to come join us? Everyone, this is Uritza Hernandez. She's an example of an exceptional recipient of the NJC Amazon scholarship because of her determination, academic excellence, leadership, and clear vision
for her future. During her time at CCTech, Yitza challenged herself by enrolling in the early college high school program, taking AP courses, and pursuing an associates degree pathway in business administration. Through these experiences, she discovered her passion for finance, and developed a confidence
to continue her education to a 4-year university. Rich's accomplishments reflect her strong work e work ethic and commitment to growth. She earned academic varsity recognition for achieving superintendence list or principles list honors, receiving the New Jersey seal of bi literacy, and
earned a skills USA medal for American spirit by placing in the top three New Jersey for her chapter's community service, citizenship, and leadership efforts. Beyond academics, Yitza has worked to strengthen the skills needed for her future career, including public speaking, communication, teamwork, and
leadership through Model Congress, and Skills USA. Her goal of pursuing finance, becoming a leader in the field shows her ambition and maturity. Uritz's dedication, service, and drive make her an excellent recipient for this scholarship. So, everybody, Missa Hernandez,
[applause] congratulations. >> [clears throat] >> Gabriella like to join me. All right, everyone. This is Gabriella Oja Tapia. She is a deserving recipient of the AT&T scholarship because she has shown the character, discipline, and
hard work ethic needed to succeed in her future career. Gabriella has worked hard to create opportunities for herself, taking pride in her academic success while also staying committed to her responsibilities inside and outside of school. Her academic varsity recognition and perfect attendance reflect not only
her strong grades, but also her consistency, reliability, and personal discipline. Gabriella is a student who understands that success comes from effort, commitment, and the willingness to keep growing. As an IT ambassador, she represented her program with responsibility and professionalism,
demonstrating leadership in a field connected to her goal of pursuing computer science. Her involvement in drama club and field hockey also shows her willingness to step outside her comfort zone, collaborating with others and being a part of a school community. Beyond school, Gabriella has shown maturity through her work experience at
Wawwa and her service at the Boys and Girls Club. Whether serving customers, balancing a job, or supporting children as a counselor, she demonstrates patience, responsibility, kindness, and dependability, Gabriella's character, perseverance, and determin determination make her a strong and deserving
recipient of this scholarship. So, it's my pleasure to introduce Gabriella TO [applause] know where the wall is. I need some coffee from the tornado. [laughter] Joshua, could you come join us, please?
Everyone, this is Joshua Peronei. Nice to see you again. >> Great to see you, buddy. He's a very deserving recipient of the Njac International Cooperation Scholarship because he has demonstrated the dedication, character, and purpose needed to make a meaningful impact in
the field of technology. Joshua has excelled academically, earning a 4.39 GPA in the engineering program. consistent superintendence list recognition, national honor society induction, and perfect attendance. These accomplishments reflect his discipline,
dependability, and strong work ethic. Joshua's interest in technology goes beyond personal achievement. He hopes to pursue computing and information informatics, excuse me, at Rowan University with the goal of creating software that is intuitive, supportive, and accessible. His passion for user-
centered design, especially for the neurode divergent community, shows his empathy and desire to use technology to improve the lives of others. Beyond school, Joshua has shown exceptional commitment to service through his volunteer work with Chestnut Assembly of God's Feed the Homeless and Food Pantry
programs. With more than 400 hours of service, he has demonstrated compassion, consistency, and the genuine commitment of helping those in need. His involvement in coding club, robotics, gaming club, and work experience at Horses Health Food Center further reflect his responsibility and growth.
Joshua's perseverance, kindness, and vision make him highly deserving of this scholarship. So, I'd like to introduce Joshua Bone. [applause] >> Did you say 4.39 GPA? >> 4.39.
I didn't I four years of high school and junior college. See, two years of that I get a full >> You didn't get that accumulated. >> I got you. I've been there. >> I think it's because of his elementary physiootherriggs. Uh he's an excellent recipient of the NJACK Investors Bank Scholarship because
of his discipline, perseverance, and work ethic he has demonstrated throughout his time at CCTech. And Jake has a 4.5 >> GPA, academic varsity recognition, and membership of National Honor Society. Jake's academic achievements reflect his
ability to set high expectations and consistently work towards them. What makes Jake stand out is he views success as more than grades. He understands that true success comes from building strong habits, developing work ethic, and learning discipline needed to reach long-term goals. [clears throat] This mindset will serve him well as he
pursues his dream of earning a doctorate, and becoming a highly qualified physical therapist. Jake is also a leader and a teammate. As a captain and distance runner in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track, he has shown dedication, perseverance, and the ability to lead by
example. uh as a former athlete, I can just say how much time and effort goes in uh to go into practice and weekend meets and also maintain a 4.5 GPA. Jake is uh is really a commendable achievement. His involvement in Interact Club, youth tutoring, basketball, and
work experiences and his volunteerism at Gateway Wellness Center further shows responsibility, service, and ability to balance multiple commitments. Jake's character, determination, and future goals make him an excellent recipient of this scholarship. So, it's my pleasure to
introduce Jake Bicks. >> All right, Laya, would you please join us? All right, everyone. This is Llaya Chamilleia. She's an excellent recipient of the NJAC Investors Bank Scholarship because of her compassion, strong work ethic, and clear commitment to serving
others. Also, with a 4.5 GPA, academic varsity recognition, and induction to both the National Honor Society, and National Technical Honor Society, Laya has demonstrated academic excellence and consistency throughout her time at CCTech. What makes Laya especially
deserving is her heart behind her goals. She aspires to become a nurse practitioner because she wants to live a life rooted in kindness, selflessness, and helping others. Through CCT's health, science, and medicine program, Laya gained meaningful experiences that helped shape her passion for patient
care. Her volunteer work at Inspir Medical Center, where she spent time talking with patients, reading to them, helping with meals, and brightening their day, reflects her empathy and genuine desire to make others feel cared for. Laya has also shown leadership through
HOSA interact tech ambassadors the newspaper club at CCT. She also placed top in the state at a HOSA competition home health aid furthering furthering reflecting her dedication to healthcare. Laya's compassion, leadership and determination
make her very deserving recipient of this scholarship. So everyone like to introduce to everyone Lala Chamilia. [applause] I'd like [clears throat] to congratulate everyone. We're very happy that uh Principal McGraw and John from NJC could come do the presentation tonight. Thank
you very much. >> Can we get a picture of the student? Where do you want them? >> Um kind of right in the middle. >> Let's let me Do you want us out of the way? >> Pretty much. Yeah. [laughter] I'm getting out of the way. Yeah, I'll sneak in.
>> Josh, you might have to get on your knees. >> You guys want to get closer? >> Perfect. All right, everyone smile. Perfect. Thank you very much. [applause] NO, I'M not
pleasant. Take care. Nice. Resolution [clears throat] 2026-387. Do I have a motion and second that resolution 2026 387 to be read on final reading by title only?
>> So moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Resolution 2026 387 resolution to increase the county tax levy limit to 3.5% and to establish a cat bank as permitted by NJSA4A
4-45.15B. Do I have a motion, a second to open public hearing on the resolution? >> Some move. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I do. We have >> Do we have >> anybody from the public?
>> Seeing none, director motion to close. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> do. Do I have a motion and second that resolution 2026-387 be finally adopted?
>> So move second. >> Commissioner Cazola, >> yes. >> Commissioner Garcia Bicki, >> I vote no and I would like to offer a brief brief explanation. Back in June, I voted no to the 2026 budget because it exceeded the statutory 2% cap for
several county entities, specifically the sheriff's office and the surrogates office. Those increases were not supported by allowable exceptions under public law 2015 chapter 249, and they were not accompanied by long-term financial plan or justification. I did
vote yes on the board of elections cap adjustment because that office demonstrated a clear operational need and had been underresourced for years. Um funding the democratic process adequately is not nec is not discretionary. It is a constitutional
responsibility and I was glad to stand behind that request. The division of local government services ultimately rejected the June budget for the same reasons I raised at the time. The state determined that the county exceeded the cap and did not have
sufficient non- tax revenue to support those increases. And that's why we're here tonight with an amended budget. Although the amended budget reaches the tax levy, it does so by relying on a patchwork of grant additions and technical adjustments that were assembled only after the state
intervene. This approach does not resolve the underlying structural issues that caused the CAT violation in the first place. I also have concerns about the transparency of this process. The public was told the June budget was balanced and compliant only to learn
weeks later that it had been rejected by the state. Now we're ask Now we're being asked to adopt a significantly altered budget with a $5.9 million change in the levy on an accelerated timeline. Residents deserve a clearer, more accountable budget process than what
occurred this year. And for this reasons, grounded in fiscal responsibility, statutory compliance, and transparency, I must respectfully vote no on the amended 2026 budget. >> Commissioner Ostino, >> yes.
>> Commissioner Sorrow, >> I have to make a comment also. I find hypocrisy here. >> Excuse me. You want to do it first? Well, I'd like to make a comment first. Yes. My vote's going to be yes. And I'm going to have to comment on that. I think it's very hypocritical.
>> Uh since this budget is the same budget for the last 3 months, the only reason why this budget was increased was because the state of New Jersey demanded that we increased it. Okay, this is the same budget that Jeff Rididgeway recommended. Okay, that this board
always said Jeff Rididgeway was a great individual. This is his budget. The only reason why it was changed because of the state of New Jersey and I think if you have a problem with the state of New Jersey, I think you should go to the governor because she appointed the people who did this. He was very very surprised when this happened. And I
can't I can't believe that somebody's going to vote against this budget. The caps were there. Everything was fine until the state of New Jersey stepped in. We had no choice. They didn't even give us enough time to uh make changes because they would inform us what 3
days, 4 days before this meeting. We even had a chance. That was that that fascinates the hell out of me how they can do something like that. But not only that, it was asked many times, do you have changes in this budget? Do you have recommendations in this budget? It's the
same budget for the last three months. hasn't changed except for what the state mandated us to do and there was nobody who stepped forward and said changes should be made or there there are places where we can cut this budget. As I said my vote is yes.
>> Commissioner Romero. >> My vote is yes. It's it is a shame I think and but we've been doing this about 3 months ahead of time and the only reason he asked James is what James said it
because the governor's office so it's a shame that we have not >> deputy director Maran One of those is going to be yes. And I do think some good points were made. It's I know this was also discussed in
the last meeting by the state when you have new turnover, new people in there and they do things a different way and what we've been used to for many many years. It's unfortunate that we landed in here. Certainly not this board's fault. I would question how this came
pass as far as why these changes for me, but I think the simple answer is there's new people at the helm uh that are looking over these budgets and they have their own set of criteria that they're looking through. That's probably going to be the answer, but obviously I don't
know, but my answer my vote is yes. >> Director Taylor, the votes yes. [clears throat] I um my comment is we employ professionals to handle this budget to oversee our budget. We rely on them as far as the transparency issue is
concerned. I again I'm going to defer to the state. The state had it. We were told it was approved and then the state reviewed it again and said um it was not approved. So that that put us in the position we're
in and um we just have to move forward. and and at this time would like to move on. I along with the commissioner board would like to congratulate our prosecutor Jennifer Webb McCrae on being elected as the new president of
the National District Attorney's Association. As president, the prosecutor will become the first African-American lady to lead the nation's oldest and largest organization representing local prosecutors, setting
the association's priorities and serving as a national voice for the prosecutor's community. Again, congratulations and we're so very proud of your accomplishments. [applause] >> [applause] >> This is the period for public comment.
Do I have a motion and second to open public comment on resolutions only? >> So move second. >> All in favor? >> I public comment. >> See none. Director motion to close. >> Second. >> Second. All
>> in favor? I >> department head comments. Good evening, Mike Donado, Cumberland County Sheriff. Um, I would rem be remissed if I didn't make a couple comments about the county fair. I want to congratulate and thank the county fair association for another job well
done. Um, the county maintenance department. Hats off to them. They did a great job. That place looks amazing out there. And thank you to the commissioner board for your support on that. Um three years ago we put um a different safety plan in place for the fair, a security plan. Um although I'm not going to talk
about that plan and um I would like to thank the Salem County Sheriff's Department, the Britain Police Department, the Millville Police Department, the Vinland Police Department, and the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office uh for their help and support throughout the fair. I am also uh proud to say that this is the
third year in a row that we have had zero instances out there other than a couple lost parents. Um you know things got wrapped up very quickly without any issues. So just want to say thank you to all those agencies and there's everybody that had a hand in in the fair. Thank you
>> director. I would like to go back after the uh vote for the cap. Um I just need to read the statement. The resolution published herewith has been finally adopted on July 21st, 2026 and is effective immediately upon passage. >> Director, >> it's the sheriff. I think we should
applaud the sheriff because his and his department did a great job. [applause] >> Jennifer Webb McCrae, Cumberland County prosecutor. Thank you for the kind words, director. I really appreciate that. I'm hearing that the state did not approve the budget in the form that it
was. I'm starting to get nervous. Can someone explain the changes to the budget that had to be made between last month and this month? Um, and I would ask that as we start the new process, because it's very late in the year, we're going to be starting probably in
August preparing our new budgets that you think about um, holding budget hearings with each department. Um, and, you know, having that process of give and take because I did mention last month that I opened the budget and it's my fault. I waited till a late period,
but I hadn't heard anything about my budget not being approved to see that my salary and wages were um reduced. So, I'm interested to hear how the budget has changed between what we thought was going to be approved and what is
actually approved. We as department head take a lot of time to make sure that our budgets are um carefully thought out, carefully just justified and I feel like it's important for us to hear if things are not approved in our requested
budget. Thank you. >> If I may if I may inter interject um a point I'm sorry we have to wait till everybody's complete. I'm sorry. >> All right. So I can is is is there any other department
heads? >> Uh just a quick note to the to the prosecutor. Madam prosecutor, the change in the budget from the first till tonight, there's no effect on on your your individual department budget. So
there's no change in that. I just want I think that was your concern. >> Yes. Thank you. Resolution 2026-388, resolution amending the 2026 county budget, amending resolution 2026-337.
And I need to read this in in its entirety. Whereas the county of Cumberland has approved it 2026 county budget on the 26th of May. And whereas the public hearing on said budget was advertised and was held on the 23rd of June. And whereas it is desired to amend set approved budget. Now therefore, be it
resolved by the court of county commissioners of the county of Cumberland that the 2026 county budget be amended as follows. Summary of the re revenues surplus anticipated as introduced 12,295,000 increase 1,915,000
amended amount 14,210,000 miscellaneous revenues total section A local revenues as introduced 21,570,470 liquidation of grant fund as introduced zero increase 1,696,43 33.64
amended amount 1,696,43364 Total section A local revenues as amended 23,266,9364 miscellaneous revenues total section E special items of general revenue anticipated with prior written consent of director of DLGS has introduced $1,717,374
county option Hospital fee program as introduced $645,77 increase $2,295,573 amended amount $2,940,650 total section E [clears throat] special items of general revenue anticipated with prior written consent of director
of DLGS as amended $4,12,947 amount to be raised by taxes for support of county budget. as introduced $1118,220,000 decrease 5,97,64 amended amount12,312,9393.36. Be it further resolved that two copies of this resolution be filed forth with
in the office of the director of local government services for certification of the county budget so amended. passed and adopted at regular board meeting of the board of county commissioners held of county administration building 164 West Broad Street Bridge, New Jersey on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 at 6 p.m.
prevailing time. Do I have a motion and second amending the 2026 county budget? >> So move. >> Second. >> Commissioner Capazola. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Garcia Bicki.
>> No. Commissioner Ostino, >> yes. >> Commissioner Sorrow, >> yes. >> Commissioner Romero, >> yes. >> Deputy Director Marshon, >> yes. >> Director Taylor, >> yes. >> Resolution 2026-389. I need a motion and second for
resolution to read budget by title only with amendments. >> So move. >> Second. >> Commissioner Capazola. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Garcia Blei. Is this the resolution to read it? >> To read by title? >> Yes.
>> Commissioner Alino? Yes. >> Commissioner Sorrow? Yes. >> Commissioner Romero? Yes. Deputy Director Marshan? >> Yes. >> Director Taylor. >> Yes. >> Resolution 2026-337. Resolution adopting the 2026 county budget authorizing $112,312,992.36
cents to be raised by taxation in support of the county budget. Do I have a motion and second? >> So move. >> Second. >> Commissioner Capazola, >> yes. >> Commissioner Garcia Biki, >> no. >> Commissioner Ostino. >> With hesitation, I'm going to vote yes.
hopefully that we look forward to next year and uh start doing some serious talk about what the budget's going to be and not wait till July. >> Commissioner Sorrow, >> yes. >> Commissioner Romero, >> yes. >> Deputy Director Marawn, >> yes.
>> Director Taylor, >> yes. >> We're going to move on to the consent agenda resolutions. [clears throat] Resolution 2026-390 resolution approving budget amendment work first New Jersey DHS special
transportation initiative grant 56 $50,936 resolution 2026-391 resolution approving budget amendment clean communities grant fiscal year 2026 223,29349 resolution 2026-392
resolution approving budget amendment SH H27006 homeless shelter $1,155,500 Resolution 2026-393 Resolution approving budget amendment federal fiscal year 24 VOCA SAR fine program BS-0624
$179,930 Resolution 2026-394 resolution approving budget amendment federal fiscal year 2024 stop violence against women grant program $51,980. Resolution 2026-395 resolution approving budgeting amendment
and change in title and text federal fiscal year 24 victims of crime act grant program $467,672. Resolution 2026-396. Resolution approving budget amendment fiscal year 2026 next generation 91
grant $225,350. Resolution 2026-397. Resolution approving budget amendment fiscal year 2026 Veterans Transportation System $15,000. Resolution 2026-398. Resolution approving budget amendment fiscal year 2026 local bridge fund
program. Wheels Mill Road over Kahanzi River Bridge replacement $1,256,91 resolution 2026-399 resolution approving budget amendment small city CDBG coid9 CV120201,66,71952 resolution 2026-400
resolution approving budget bud budget amendment fiscal year 2026 6 WA Summer Youth Work Experience Program $21,425 additional resolution 2026-41 resolution approving budget amendment
workforce innovation and opportunity act $6,665 6,665,020 resolution 2026-42 resolution approving bud budget amendment WA data reporting and analysis 12,9 $971.
Resolution 2026-43, Chapter 159, Child Advocacy, Development Grant, Treatment Services, Programs, and Technology, $156,67063. Resolution 2026-44, resolution approving budget amendment fiscal year 2023, local bridge fund
program, Bees Mill Road over Cohen River bridge replacement, $1,297,547. Resolution 2026-45, resolution approving budget amendment state health insurance program grant $38,000. Resolution 2026-46
resolution approving budget amendment fiscal year 2027 subregional planning work program $84,000. Resolution 2026-47, resolution approving budget budget amendment small city CDBG-CV2
$196,721.99. Additional resolution 2026-408 resolution approving budget budget [snorts] amendment small city CDBG COID9 CV1 2020 $136,754
additional resolution 2026-49 resolution authorizing application to and grant agreement with New Jersey Transit for transportation funding for elderly and disabled residents resolution 2026-410 resol Resolution
authorizing the state the authorizing the award of a non-fair and open contract for providing support and maintenance for precinct central proprietary software maraki mobile device management for the board of elections resolution 2026-411
resolution exercising second and final option to a new contract for providing language interpreter and sign language interpretation for county of Cumberland bid number 24-24 resubmission to resolution 2026-412
resolution exercising second and final option to renew contract for providing translation transcription services for the county of Cumberland bid number 24-24 resolution 2026-413 resolution authorizing purchase from New Jersey state contract vendor Brad needed
5gallon bottles of spring water and associated hot cold water coolers resolution 2026-414 resolution amending resolution 2026-23 33 exercising first option to renew contract for providing one-stop career
services WA title 1B adult dislocated worker and youth services for the county of Salem by means of Cumberland Salem Kate May Workforce Development Board RFP number 25-20 resolution 2026-415 resolution exercising first option to
renew contract for providing consulting services for the development and implementation of the county option hospital fee program RFP number25 5-24 resolution 2026-416 resolution rescending resolution 2025-72
as to the award of a contract to prof of southern New Jersey for providing community support services older Americans act services to the elderly and disabled for the 2025 through 2027 years RFP 24-55
resolution 2026-417 resolution certifying compliance with regulations of the local finance board of the state of New Jersey. Resolution 2026-418, resolution accepting the correction action plan for the 2025 audit,
acknowledging that no corrective action is required. Resolution 2026-419, resolution amending resolution 2026-338, authorizing the award of a non-fair and open contract for annual software license warranty fees for the board of elections.
Resolution 2026-420, resolution cancelling expired contracts for July 2026 covering materials, services, and supplies. Resolution 2026-421, resolution authorizing purchases from state contract vendors.
Resolution 2026-422, resolution authorizing the award of a non-fair and open contract for annual software and support maintenance services for the jail management system for the Department of Corrections. Resolution 2026-423, resolution authorizing the award of a
non-perent open contract for providing software support and maintenance for CVS Blue Stone cashiering system and imaging system for the Cumberland County Circuit's office. Resolution 2026-424, resolution authorizing purchases purchased from New Jersey state contract
vendor for the computer milestone software and services for county 911 emergency communications resolution 2026-425 resolution approving change order number one and final contract for providing emerent repairs regarding complete failure of the structure on Maple Avenue
over the Maple Creek Hulbert downtownship. Resolution 2026-426. Resolution appointing member to the human services commission. Resolution 2026-427. Resolution authorizing instment of the matter of an investigation of complaint
made by employee of the Cumberland County Department of Aging, Division of Cats. Resolution 2026-428, resolution authorizing assignment of contract negotiations involving PBA 231 to the firm of Laney, Weineberg, Interio.
Resolution 2026-429 resolution authorizing assignment of contract negotiations involving Cumberland County Superior Officers Association Fraternal Order of Police number 194 New Jersey FOP Labor Council to the firm of Lady Weinberg Interior.
Resolution 2026-430 resolution authorizing assignment of contract negotiations involving PBA local 299 sheriff's officers to the firm of Laney Weinberg and Curio. Resolution 2026-431, resolution authorizing assignment of
contract negotiations involving PBA local 396A to the firm of Baney, Weineberg, and Curio. Resolution 2026-432, resolution authorizing assignment of contract negotiations invol involving
PBA local 396 to the firm of Laney Weinberg, Interio. Resolution 2026-433. Resolution assigning defense of Cumberland County in the matter of Germaine Pierce vers Cumberland County, Division of Social Services, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division,
Cumberland County, Docket 402-96, The Garden Firm. Resolution 2026-434 resolution authorizing application and grant agreement with the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization for subregional transportation planning
grant resolution 2026-435 resolution appointing Jeffrey Dazro County Council resolution 2026 back 436 resolution appointing county council Jeffrey Dazro Esquire custodian of records for
Cumberland County resolution 2026 6-437 resolution authorizing payment of bills. >> I have comments on some of the resolutions before we vote. >> Madam, may I? >> Yes. >> Thank you. Um, resolution 417 and 418.
2026, 417, and 418. Regarding the 2025 audit, I will note for the record that we just got it today, so we didn't have a chance to read it. Um, but I'll vote yes on the resolution, providing uh provided that what we state on the resolution on the record is correct. Um >> that is correct. >> Okay.
>> I have to take your word for it because we didn't get a copy >> page of the document. >> Okay. Yes. But I'm a student of you know studying everything before I vote. So um and I just want to make one comment. Uh my vote is my vote and it ought to be respected. There shouldn't be any anger displayed on this board because the
people elected me to be here and I vote as I feel my conscience dictates. I'm not offended by anyone's vote against mine. But I just wanted to make that that we need to maintain the quorum in this boardroom. As a lawyer, I'm trained to be an adversary and state my position without feeling any anger towards
anybody. It's just my position regarding um uh the I have questions regarding 428 through 432 um the cost justification for the labor contracts. Has this county considered mediation, which is a lot cheaper than
hiring law firms at 30,000 for five contracts, which totals $150,000? Um I it would seem to me that mediation is probably a lot cheaper and mediation works and if it doesn't work then I could see hiring legal counsel but at
this time the county is strapped in our budget and I can't see justifying 30,000 per contract. Law firms are expensive. This is my comment. Did you want to let me >> No, that's that's she's just stating it now.
>> No, but there were questions like >> I'm sorry. Well, regarding regarding the u the audit, um it actually is posted on the website. It just came to us just the other day. Um but it is on it is on the website as well. Um and it does state that there are there's no cor no
corrective action taken needed to be taken or warranted in any way. So that's for 2025. And regarding the labor contracts, have we considered >> mediation's the second step when it comes to contract negotiations? You have to we have to entertain
we have to entertain the discussion and the offer and acceptance of rejection first before mediation can't be the first step. I understand. >> Can I speak to my cont the ones with my contracts? >> You're in the middle of this. You can
come back at the end. >> She's asking a question about my resolution. about No, you were asking about the Bly the Blaney assignments. >> Yeah. Well, she was asking there are the labor contracts which her law enforcement officers are part of that contract. Yes. >> Sorry.
>> With respect to um PBA contracts, there's something called binding arbitration. So um we do negotiate our own assistant prosecutor contract. I can't hear you. You're competing with the ring. I'm sorry. >> With respect to uh PBA contracts, there's something in New Jersey called
binding arbitration. So, we if we c can't reach an agreement, we go to arbitration, which is binding. Um we I requested legal counsel with respect to those contracts because the stakes are high and if we don't reach a settlement,
the settlement is forced upon us by the arbitrator. So, um, in with respect to the amount that's set aside for it, I can't really speak to that, but over the course of my three terms and
maybe the five contracts that I've done, I think it serves well to have legal counsel that's first in what the state of the law is at the time that you're negotiating the contract before you get to the point where you're going to arbitration. >> Thank you for that. I appreciate the
explanation. Thank you. >> Do I have a motion and second to vote by consent agenda on resolutions 2026-390 through 2026-437. >> Commissioner Capazola. Yes. >> Commissioner Garcia Biki. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Alino. Yes.
>> Commissioner Sar. Yes. >> Commissioner Romero. Yes. >> Deputy Director Rashan. >> Yes. >> Director Taylor. >> Yes. Do I have a motion and second to adopt resolution 2026-390 through 2026-437 by consent? >> Some move. Second.
>> Commissioner Capazola. Yes. >> Commissioner Garcia Poliki. Yes. >> Commissioner Alsino. Yes. >> Commissioner Sorrow. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Romero. >> Yes. >> Deputy Director Marshon. >> Yes. >> Director Taylor. >> Yes. >> Resolution 2026-438.
Resolution rejecting all bids for specifications for the reconstructor of the Sunset Lake Dam and Vag counter measures in the city of Richmond County of Cumberland bid number 26-20 and authorizing to readvertise bid. Do I have a motion in second? >> So move second.
>> Question on it. >> Um why why were this rejected? Was it over budget or was it engineering? Uh just question Mr. Whitaker. Mr. Whitaker, are you
>> Good evening. >> Good evening. >> Good evening. There there was actually three biders. Um, one bidder was rejected due to a paperwork error. Um, the second bidder um requested to withdraw their bid because they were
unable to obtain a uh subcontractor that was required for the work. and the third bidder was well in excess of the uh budget for the project. So in in light of those findings, we uh decide to reject bids and go back out.
>> No questions, Mr. I think we very good job. Thank you. >> Thank you, Commissioner Capazola. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Garcia Bicki, yes. Commissioner Ostino, >> Commissioner Sara, yes. >> Commissioner Romero, yes. Deputy Director Marshon, yes. Director Taylor, yes. Resolution [clears throat] 2026-439,
resolution awarding contract for supplying and delivering paper and miscellaneous janitorial items to Cumberland County bid number 26-13 resubmission. Do I have a motion in second? >> Move to second. >> Commissioner Capazol. Commissioner Garcia. Yes. >> Commissioner Ostino Commissioner Sorrow.
Commissioner Romero. >> Deputy [clears throat] Director Marawn. >> Yes. >> Director Taylor. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-440, resolution awarding contract for specifications for providing preventative maintenance and repair services for the lift station pumps at various Cumberland County locations. Bid
number 26-24. Do I have a motion and second? >> Second. >> Commissioner Capaza, Commissioner Garcia Biki, Commissioner Oino, Commissioner Sorrow, >> Commissioner Romero, Deputy Director Marshana, Director Taylor. >> Yes. >> Resolution 2026441. Resolution rejecting all bids for
providing transportation services for adolescent clients for the Cumberland County Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Services Office bid number 25-41 resubmission three and authorizing the readvertising of bid number 25-41. Do I have a motion and second?
>> So move second. >> Commissioner Capazola. Commissioner Garcia Biki. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Oino. Commissioner Sorrow. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Romero. Yes. >> Deputy Director Marawn. >> Yes. >> Director Taylor. >> Yes. Resolution 2026-442, resolution authorizing the county of
Cumberland to include a project labor agreement in public works projects. Do I have a motion? Second. >> Second. >> Commissioner Capazola. Yes. >> Commissioner Garcia Biki. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Rosino. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Sorrow. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Romero. >> Yes. >> Deputy Director Marshon. >> Yes.
>> Director Taylor. >> Yes. >> Resolution 2026-443. Resolution authorizing amendment to resolution 2025-518 awarding a contract for providing various medical services for the Cumberland County Department of Corrections RFP number 25-29 to allow
sufficient time to advertise and to receive new proposals for the award of a new contract. Do I have a motion and second? >> So move second. >> Commissioner Capazol, Commissioner Garcia, >> Commissioner Oino, Commissioner Sorrow, >> Commissioner Romero, >> Deputy Director Maran, Director Taylor,
>> yes. Resolution 2026-444, resolution authorizing application for grant funding from the Attorney General's office for the state fiscal year 2026 alternative responses to reduce instances of violence and escalation to gather critical incident
model. Do I have a motion and second? >> Second. >> Commissioner Capazola. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Garcia Blei. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Ostino. >> Commissioner Sorrow. >> Yes. >> Deputy Commissioner Romero. >> Yes. >> Deputy Director Maran. Yes. >> Director Taylor. Yes. >> Do I have a motion and second to accept
treasurer's report as given? >> Move. Second. >> All in favor? >> Do I have a motion and second to authorize payment of all salaries and wages? >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I.
>> Do I have a motion, a second to open public comment on new business only? Second. All >> in favor? I. public. >> Good evening, Nancy Richie White for Deerfield and Fairfield Townships. So,
we approved the budget this evening. Exactly what is the tax increase on the citizens of Kona County? That was the question. I can understand the exact tax at the end. >> Three and a half cents per cent.
>> No, no, we'll answer at the end. We'll answer. >> Is there any other questions you have? >> No, that's what I want to know. I haven't figured it out yet. >> Any other questions? >> Any public comment?
Motion to oppose. >> Second. All >> in favor? >> The the rate dropped from 10.4 to 4.9%. >> 4.9. >> Yes. 4.9%.
>> From 10.4 >> 10.4. Correct. So to 4.9 >> the increase was going to be >> the levy is not that but but the but the percentage the percentage showed as 10
>> it's going to >> 4.9 >> approximately 4.9 still $20 on a $100,000 house. >> I'm sorry I didn't hear you. Well, I think if you look at the slide that was presented, it was $150,000 house. I would say it's approximately $20 per
month. Obviously, depending on which municipality you're living in, they have different rates, but it be approximately $150,000 house. It'll be about $20 a month. >> And what will what will it be? >> 25.
>> Would you let you answer that? Um $2544 uh assuming $100,000 uh residential loan. >> Okay. $100,000. This is when I first >> Okay. Thank you.
>> reports. Commission will get his report out. >> I did attend the finance committee uh meeting just uh last week about the budget. It was great to attend the uh opening ceremonies for the Cland County Fair and
I was honored to be a judge for one of the art contests and the fair even though we had some very rainy days. To me it looks like we we had to have record crowds there really packed every day I was there.
I attended the Smash American Relief Fund Walk in Violin for raising money for cancer survivors. I attended the Pets on the Avenue in Violent this past weekend at the convention center. It was very informative.
Of course, we had the Puerto Rican flag raisings in Violent and Brixton I attended over the weekend and Monday. and the green flag organization had a dinner to support the various charities within the county. >> Yes, I too attended a lot of the similar
um events. Um but before I continue, I want to be uh take a moment to congratulate our prosecutor once again. Uh congratulations from one attorney to the other. I can totally appreciate your position and um you make us proud. You're not just representing Kland
County, you're representing uh New Jersey. And um I know that New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport as well as members of the New Jersey County Plastic Association were uh were present to witness the significance of this achievement. So you brought all those
people with you and that is representing New Jersey and the uh our county well and I thank you so much. Congratulations to you and best wishes for a successful term. This week, the festival Puerto Rican Puerto Ricano of New Jersey Incorporated in Violin is celebrating its 60th anniversary. On Sunday, I
attended the Puerto Rican uh flag raising event in Vinand, which was a wonderful way to begin the festivities. I want to give a shout out to Miss Jackie Rivera for the beautiful rendition of Pesiosa, which is the unofficial national anthem of Puerto Rico. I also want to extend my warmest
congratulations to Leonides Negron, the president of the festival, and his entire committee for keeping this beautiful tradition thriving for six decades. I extend my heartfelt well wishes to everyone for an incredible week of celebrations. I know I'll be putting my Puerto Ricanness on and
dancing and eating and enjoying the festivities. As the first Puerto Rican elected to the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, I'm incredibly proud to celebrate my heritage. Though I am the first, I sincerely hope that I am not the last. I can't believe that I am the first. I'm also honored to note that
Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell will be in attendance at the parade, marching in the parade, Puerto Rican festival parade on Sunday. Puerto Rican population is the largest Latino demographic in Cumberland County. And this week we will be celebrating our rich culture, our music, our food, and
our traditions while honoring those who came before us and made invaluable contributions to Cumberland County. From the first wave of migrant farm workers to teachers, firefighters, nurses, state and county employees, police [clears throat] and corrections
officers, lawyers, doctors. We all celebrate their contributions. It is because of those who came before us that doors have opened, allowing us to see milestones like L. Vasquez serving as our first Latino deputy county administrator and remembering Carlos
Marcado, a fellow Puerto Rican who also served our community through his historical appointment as a county commissioner. In a few weeks, we'll also be celebrating our culture again as we continue uh [clears throat] at the Fiesta Bin Kenya, which will be held at the Carmelan County Fairgrounds for the
second annual festival, which will be held on August 1st and August 2nd. There will be a flag raising flag raising event on August 1st. I want to wish Millie Erizari great success once again this year and I look forward to continue the celebration of Puerto Rican heritage.
>> Thank you. So, I just want to commend first off commend everyone for the county fair. I heard nothing but wonderful things. Unfortunately, I missed it this year. I was able to attend the past few years, but this year I was away. Um, so I just wanted to congratulate everyone that was involved. I heard nothing but, you know,
positive things. When I was a child, I just remember it was dangerous to go to the county fair and now looking at how far we've come today, it's just an amazing event. So, um, everyone should be commended. Um, we go to a lot of the same events. So, uh, a lot of things were cancelled just because it's the
summertime, so some of my meetings and, um, so I really don't have much to report. I did go to the, um, uh, graduation for CCT, which was a very nice ceremony. >> Commissioner S, >> like, Commissioner Cavald said, we attended a lot of the same events. Some
of the events that weren't mentioned though was the sheriff's ceremony honoring, correct me if I'm wrong, was it nine or 12? 12 officers, wasn't it? 12 officers. Uh they had a a situation here at the county [clears throat] courthouse where an individual who
worked for the court system went down. They applied CPR. Uh they got the uh the EMS units here quickly. Uh it was a team effort. Uh and the person was safe and the greatest thing was to see that
individual at the ceremony, you know, as if nothing nothing ever happened. So, uh, I want to commend the the sheriff's department for, uh, training the individuals. You know, I had make a statement there that, you know, just because you're trained, that doesn't
mean you're going to perform. And that's a fact. I've been involved in training for 28 years. And that doesn't mean that when a situation comes up, you're going to perform the way you're supposed to. These officers did. We should commend them. We should honor [clears throat] them. God bless them. They saved an
individual's life. So, I thought it was a great event there. Uh, congratulations to the uh our sheriff, Mike Donado. Um, I was also at the Mars River Township Family Night Out. You know, that was really a great event. The director and I
happened to be there at the same time. Um, and other individuals were there also. Uh, but we really did have a good time going up and down. There was a lot of vendors there. Uh, if you were hungry, you were going to leave. I mean, that's how many people were there. I
mean there what five or six food trucks there places where you could eat and the lines were phenomenal but it was a great event. It was I I commend Marsh Township uh for putting on something like that. I brought the whole community together and I think this is something that we need
in common county that they cities and the townships do something like this to bring all these individuals together. Uh as as was stated before the county fair the county fair was awesome. Grand opening was great. Uh I think as that
the board of commissioners have done the amount of money that we've uh already uh invested into the county fair, it's not just going to be the county fairgrounds for the county fair anymore. It's now going to be situation where people are going to rent the fairgrounds. And the whole objective of this was to have it
year round, not just one week or two weeks out of the year. And I think that's happening. And I want to thank Matt for a lot of the stuff that's being done. We're we're in the process of of looking at other things right now when it comes to the fairgrounds. Uh I I'm on the SJD, the South Area Economic
Development District. Um [clears throat] that encompasses five counties. You're looking at Kate May County, Salem County, Land County, Com. >> Um the the individuals go there. Uh we
we look at different situations. Again, one of the top priorities is that uh we're looking for transportation [clears throat] and we're going to be going and requesting more meetings with the state. We've already had a number of meetings
with the state in order to try to get them down. You know, a lot of times you hear that the state does nothing for South Jersey and that is a fact. you know, uh, all the governors that ever were there, we we don't get a lot from, uh, from from the state of New Jersey when it comes to South Jersey,
especially transportation. Um, what was welcoming is that they're now willing to sit down and talk. Now, there's a difference between talk and action, of course, but they're actually sitting wanting to sit down and talk, and I think that was a great uh move on
on the south, the SJed. We have other uh u projects in mind. We really can't bring them up at this point in time. We want to make sure that we solidify these projects before we actually announce it. But it's a great [clears throat] organization. I'm very happy to be part
of the organization being on our servant. Thank you. Well, it's [clears throat] going to tough after all the commissioners because they didn't find something to talk about, but uh the Puerto Rican parade activity one was one last night
that really was very touchy was where it's called the economic economic uh gathering and uh and it's where all the pastors get together in church and they bring groups and and they play And
there were girls and uh there was a couple of them who really brought my attention because these people should have been an opera house. It was they were fantastic. So uh you know I enjoyed that very much. Uh and for uh the county
fair Matt did a fantastic job. You know, I I have to I know Jimmy mentioned it, but I thought I have one thing to say that nobody touched and he waited for the last minute to talk to mention Matt, but he's done a fantastic job. Like I said, every every year you
[clears throat] go out there and you've seen improvements. I still think we should get a dance floor uh over there by right in front of the uh of the stage, but you know, somebody could break an ankle there dancing in the grass. But I I said that two
years ago. So, you know, maybe we could get that done, man. But, uh, fantastic job. Hands on. Thank you, Mr. >> Thank you. So, I know it's been talked about, but I'm still going to talk about the county fair. It was a great event.
Um, as it always is. Been going that since I was a kid. I do have to thank the fair commission for all the hard work they put in getting that together. Got to thank our public works for making sure the place was looking great. got a lot of compliments on that and of course thank all our officers to make [clears throat] sure everything stayed
nice and um everyone was safe. So it was just a lovely familyfriendly time. It's amazing when you're out there and you walk around you talk to some people and it's just not people from Carl County. It's from all over the state from out of state to come to this fair. It is really a big deal and it's a gym for Conland County. So I don't think we can't
actually talk about it enough. So um also attended the sheriff had the lunch in the tri event. It was great. It was a packed house. Always a great event there, but couldn't believe how many people came out even on such a hot day. So, that was really nice. Uh this past
weekend, um uh Cedarville Fire Department had their chicken barbecue. >> One of the best ones you can ever get in my opinion. I went down there, got a few meals, talked to some people, and then, you know, had a really good uh dinner that night. So, thank you to all the
guys and girls down there to make that happen. And then, of course, we got some events coming up. I know some were talked about. We have three coming up here on Sunday. We got Deerfield day coming up next Saturday. So, there's there's plenty of events coming up. So, hope to see some of you guys out there. Thank you.
>> You know, as the director, everything's pretty much been said. I I [laughter] have I have been um fortunate to attend quite a few of the events this past couple weeks. Um, so I don't want to really go into detail about that, but I would like to say that um, the different
department heads from the state of New Jersey that I have had the fortunate have been fortunate enough to deal with have been very accommodating. Um, actually I have a meeting set up in two weeks with one of the uh, state liaison
to discuss how they can help us in Cumberland County. So, I'm very open-minded about that and and um how we can move our county forward. I I um do look forward to um finding ways to
put money back into our reserve this year. Um it it was a tough budget to try and get settled. Um I do and um [clears throat] Mr. Glazer, do we have a need for executive session?
>> Yes, we do. I I do not anticipate there'll be any action taken afterwards, but we do have a need for executive session. >> If I may make one comment, actually two comments. Congratulations to our council. [applause] And secondly, and just as in just as
important and and in favor to us, uh the assistance from Anthony Manino tonight, who represents the firm of Homemania and Allison along with Joe Sarno who's helped us with the budget process. It's been it's been challenging. Um but they have worked very hard and we appreciate their assistance.
>> Thank you very much. Okay. >> Can can I add one one thing that I totally forgot that's that's very important? um a local community member, it's a business owner in Vinand. Um her name is Masima Kamura. She was detained by ICE yesterday in Texas on her way to
her uh son's graduation from the Air Force. Um I don't know everything about the situation, but I know she is here supposedly legally and they knew where she was, but she was detained by ICE yesterday. She's a good person in our community. So, I just wanted to bring it to everyone's attention because we do
need to do something about that. >> Yeah. And I I got a phone call about that case and I've been helping uh uh giving them information about the process and it looks bleak but I've connected them with uh council in Texas
so because that's where she's detained. >> Thank you. >> Read it. Resolution 2026-445 resolution providing for a meeting not open to the public in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Senator Byron and Bear Open Public Meeting Act NJSA 104-12 matters relating to
collective bargaining agreements matters relating to litigation negotiations and the attorney client privilege matters relating to the employment relations do I have a motion and second >> so move second >> commissioner Capazola Commissioner Garcia Bicki yes commissioner Oino Commissioner Sorrow yes commissioner
Romero Yes. >> Deputy Director Maran Director Taylor. >> Yes. >> Jeff, you're shorting about this. >> This has been a QVC [music] television production in association with our partners and sponsors. QBC broadcasts on
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