The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners completed routine business on Dec. 9, approving minutes, a consent agenda, personnel items, the reappointment of the county CFO and payment of bills during a regular meeting that also included a retirement ceremony for two commissioners.

Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of Nov. 17, 2025 was moved by Commissioner Devore and seconded by Commissioner Cruz. A roll call vote recorded unanimous approval by Commissioners Bartlett, Cruz, Devore, Duffy (telephonic), Deputy Director Lazaro and Director Laporte.

Consent agenda and personnel: The board voted to approve consent agenda items L1–L87 (motion moved and seconded; roll call unanimous). Separately, personnel items were moved by Commissioner Cruz and seconded by Commissioner Bartlett and were approved by roll call.

CFO reappointment: Commissioner Orlando Cruz asked colleagues to support Resolution L9 — the reappointment of CFO Rich Cahill for a three‑year term. The director and others offered congratulations after the reappointment was recorded.

Bills and adjournment: The board moved and approved payment of bills (motion by Commissioner Bartlett, second by Commissioner Devore) and then adjourned the meeting. All recorded roll calls on motions in the transcript show unanimous "yes" votes from the attending commissioners and leadership.

Context: During commissioner remarks earlier in the meeting, Commissioner John Bartlett warned of potential federal changes to health‑care funding, saying a Senate vote could fail and that premiums could rise substantially; he cited a figure — a 16% premium increase and "an extra $1,273 each month" for a typical family of four — as the reason local social services and the Board of Social Services may face added pressure. That policy observation framed part of the board’s closing discussion about county readiness for potential federal funding changes.

The meeting closed after customary holiday wishes and an invitation to a reception.