Michael Hajjar

The regular meeting included several resolutions requiring board action, such as the Designation of QPA (Resolution 26-01), establishing the 2026-2027 Meeting Schedule (Resolution 26-02), designating a Redactor (Resolution 26-03), designating a P.A.C.O (Resolution 26-04), and approving contracts for Sludge Hauling (Synagro-Epic, Resolution 26-05) and Liquid Nitrate Oxygen Bid (Evoqua Water Tech, Resolution 26-06). Further resolutions involved the designation of Administrator and Certifying Officer for Pension and Benefits (Resolution 26-07) and Health Care (SHBP) (Resolution 26-08), and the approval of the Unity Bank contract with a fund transfer from Bank of America (Resolution 26-09). The meeting also involved the approval of invoices totaling $190,118.61 across various budget appropriations, approval of multiple January payroll transfers, and discussion of I & I for the 4th quarter of 2025 under Old Business. The board planned to enter an executive session to discuss employee resignation, financial proposals for Base of Design, and pending or anticipated litigation or contract negotiations.

The regular meeting addressed several resolutions, including the designation of a Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA), the establishment of the 2026-2027 meeting schedule, the designation of a Redactor and a Public Agency Contracting Officer (P.A.C.O.), and the designation of the Administrator and Certifying Officer for Pension and Benefits, as well as for Health Care (SHBP). The Board also approved contracts related to Sludge Hauling with Synagro-Epic and a bid for Liquid Nitrate Oxygen with Evoqua Water Tech, along with the approval of the Unity Bank contract and the transfer of funds from Bank of America. Additionally, the approval of monthly invoices and payroll appropriations was processed. The meeting concluded with a resolution to enter an executive session to discuss matters involving an employee resignation, financial proposals, and pending litigation or contract negotiations.

The meeting agenda focused on organizational matters. Key items included the administration of the Oath of Office, although one member was noted as unable to attend and will be sworn in subsequently. The proceedings involved nominations for the election of officers, specifically Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary/Treasurer. Additionally, designations were required for three authorized check signers, two EFT initiators/authorizers, and the official newspapers for public notices.

Key agenda items included the authorization and appointment of professionals for various services without competitive bid, such as WQM, Environmental consulting, legal counsel, Bond Council, Engineering, and Auditor services, including an amendment to the base of design for CP Engineering. The agenda also included the approval of the February Bills List and associated invoices totaling $109,685.61, approval of the February General Fund amount of $12,865.76, authorization for fund transfers, and approval of February Payroll Transfers totaling $49,510.00. Old business proposed a resolution for the Board of Commissioners to enter a closed executive session to discuss matters involving employment, appointment, and terms of employment.

Key discussions and actions included the approval of the 2026 Budget (Resolution #25-38) and several fund transfer resolutions. Resolution #25-39 involved transferring $500,000 from the General Fund to the State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund for Capital Improvement reserve. Resolution #25-40 authorized monthly transfers from the Cash Management Capital account to the Bank of America General Fund to cover C.P. Engineering design services. Other items involved approving December's Bills List and payroll transfers, authorizing the transfer of December invoice payments into the Operating Checking Account on January 1, 2026, and discussing the new start time for 2026 board meetings. Old business included updates on the LBPS Generator & Flooding and C.P. Engineering Design Upgrade.