Linda Stender

The Authority reviewed and approved Resolution No. 7-2026, which formally approves the public session meeting minutes of the Regular Monthly Meeting held on January 21, 2026. The resolution confirms the Authority's role as the implementing agency for the Union County District Solid Waste Management Plan. During the meeting, committees presented reports and recommendations, including the approval of operating, consulting, and legal vouchers, and updates to the Authority's Employee Handbook and Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual. Tonnage numbers for the past year were also reviewed.

Key discussion items for this meeting included the election of officers for the Authority, such as the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary. Committee assignments for 2026-2027 were to be confirmed. Agenda items also covered the payment of bills, designation of financial institutions, authorizing the Acting Comptroller to approve claims between meetings, and the adoption of a claims certification policy amendment. Further actions involved the adoption of qualified firms, appointment of consultants, professionals, General Counsel, and the Authority Clerk, as well as designating the position of qualified purchasing agent and adopting the annual meeting schedule and official newspapers.

The meeting, which included both public and executive sessions, addressed several key actions. The public session involved reports from committees. The Finance and Budget Committee report led to the approval of various vouchers and resolutions, including increasing contract caps for JD Organic Landscaping, LLC and Lerch, Vinci & Bliss, LLP, certifying compliance regarding the annual audit, and amending the 2025 adopted budget. The Personnel Procurement and Insurance Committee report resulted in the adoption of a Deferred Compensation Plan administered by Empower Retirement, LLC, authorization for Flexible Spending Account administration services, updates to the Authority's Table of Organization, and authorization for hiring two Solid Waste Compliance Inspectors. The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee report resulted in approving an agreement with ExxonMobil Environmental and Property Solutions Company for alternate disposal of ID Type 27 solid waste. The executive session was held to discuss Personnel and matters covered by Attorney-Client Privilege. In a subsequent public session, the resolution denying the step 3 grievance presented by Teamsters Local 125 was approved.

Key agenda items for discussion and action included authorizing payment to the County of Union related to the 2012 Interlocal Services Agreement, approving operating, consulting, and legal vouchers, and approving the Authority's 2025 Annual Budget. Personnel matters involved adjusting annual salaries for certain staff, reappointing the Affirmative Action and Public Agency Compliance Officer, and authorizing renewals for vision insurance and group life/AD&D insurance coverage. In Solid Waste and Recycling, a recommendation was made for an Administrative Action plan amendment to the USDSWMP concerning regulated waste treatment systems.

The meeting included discussions on payment of bills, increasing the cap for JD Organic Landscaping, LLC and Lerch, Vinci & Bliss, LLP in their existing contracts, certifying compliance regarding annual audit, and a resolution to amend the 2025 adopted budget. The agenda also covered adopting a Deferred Compensation Plan to be administered by Empower Retirement, LLC, authorizing a contract for Flexible Spending Account administration services, authorizing updates to the Authority's Table of organization, and authorizing the hiring of two Solid Waste Compliance Inspectors. Additionally, the meeting addressed approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement with ExxonMobil Environmental and Property Solutions Company providing for the alternate disposal of ID Type 27 solid waste, and an executive session regarding personnel and matters covered by Attorney Client Privilege.