North Jersey District Water Supply Commission Public Commission Meeting
The meeting commenced with adherence to the Open Public Meetings Act, including an executive session to discuss pending litigation and contracts. Key actions taken during the public session involved the approval of minutes from the Public Commission Meeting and Public Work Session of November 19, 2025, and the unanimous approval of the Purchase Requisitions over $5000 Report for December 2025, totaling $170,761.85. The Commission approved various invoices for services including clarifier rehabilitation, HVAC replacement, engineering consulting, and annual audit fees. Furthermore, resolutions were adopted concerning the Annual Notice of Meetings for 2026, the reallocation of Capital Budget Appropriations, and the adoption of the 2026 Annual Budgets for both the Wanaque North Project and the Wanaque South Project. The Commission also authorized the second one-year renewal extension for contracts with McManimon, Scotland, & Baumann, LLC (General Counsel Services), DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP (Special Real Estate Counsel Services and Special Labor & Employment Counsel Services). A sole source contract award to eMaint Enterprises LLC for CMMS software and licensing was authorized. Amendments were approved for emergency contracts related to surge protection at the Wanaque South Pumping Station and the restoration/repair of the Ramapo Pump Station, with the latter requiring additional funding. Finally, the execution of a purchase order to Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C. for a boundary survey of property in Wayne Township was ratified. The meeting concluded with the approval of transfers for the Wanaque North Operating Account, Wanaque South Operating Account, and Wanaque South Joint Venture Operating Account.