Schedule, Resolutions & Minutes

Schedule of regular public meeting of the Union County Utilities Authority for the Period of March 2025 through the authority’s reorganization meeting in February 2026

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq.), the following schedule of Regular Public Meetings of the Union County Utilities Authority was approved at the annual reorganization meeting of the Authority on Wednesday February 19, 2025. The Authority gives public notice that it may act as a body, by taking official action, at any of the following meetings.

  • March 19, 2025
  • April 16, 2025
  • May 21, 2025
  • June 18, 2025 Cancelled
  • Monday, June 30, 2025 Special Meeting
  • July 16, 2025
  • August 20, 2025
  • September 17, 2025
  • October 15, 2025
  • November 12, 2025 (2nd Wednesday)
  • December 17, 2025 (in person)
    • Annual Public Meeting at 5:00 p.m.
    • Regular Monthly Meeting at 5:30p.m.
  • January 21, 2026
  • February 18, 2026

All Regular Public Meetings of the Authority will begin at 5:30 p.m. and shall be held via Zoom’s virtual meeting online platform administered by way of the Authority’s administrative offices located at 1499 Routes 1 and 9 North, Rahway, New Jersey except  as otherwise noted above.  The June 18 2025 and December 17, 2025 meetings, which will be held in-person in the Authority’s conference room at 1499 Routes 1 and 9, North, Rahway, NJ 07065, the  UCUA Board of Commissioners meetings will be open to the public by electronic means, and as such, will be conducted through a videoconference via ZOOM. All members of the public may view such meetings by clicking the meeting link on the Authority website:  www.ucua.org

Portions of all meetings may be held in executive session to the extent allowed by law.

Any member of the public wishing to participate in the videoconference meeting may do so by downloading ZOOM to their individual electronic device and must email the Clerk of the Authority at info@ucua.org to be added to the list of public speakers.   All requests must be submitted and received by the Clerk of the Authority no later than 3:00 pm of the corresponding meeting date.

Members of the public who prefer not to, or do not have the means to, participate in the videoconference, may participate in the Authority meetings by submitting written comments relevant to resolutions being offered for adoption and/or on any Authority issue that a member of the public feels may be of concern to the residents of the County.  Written comments may be sent to the Clerk of the Authority either via email to info@ucua.org, or via regular mail to: Union County Utilities Authority, Attn: Clerk, 1499 Routes 1 and 9 North, Rahway, New Jersey 07065.

All written comments must be submitted and received by the Clerk of the Authority by no later than 3 PM of the corresponding Regular Meeting date and, must include the public member’s full name and town of residence for the record.

All relevant written comments received by the Clerk by 3:00 PM of the meeting date will be read into the record during each Regular Meeting’s Public Comment Portion, and will be addressed accordingly by the Board.

Agendas will be posted for the public’s viewing on the Authority’s official website at: www.ucua.org

Persons requiring a sign language interpreter should contact the Authority at (732) 382-9400 or email info@ucua.or

DateResolution NumberResolution TitleLink
February 19, 2025AgendaAgenda for Reorganization MeetingLink
February 19, 202501-2025Resolution Providing for the Election of Chairperson of the Union County Utilities Authority (Szpond).Link
February 19, 202502-2025Resolution Providing for the Election of Vice Chairperson of the Union County Utilities Authority (Scutari).Link
February 19, 202503-2025Resolution Providing for the Election of Treasurer of the Union County Utilities Authority (Eastman).Link
February 19, 202504-2025Resolution Providing for the Election of Secretary of the Union County Utilities Authority (McManus).Link
February 19, 202505-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority approving the committee appointments Made by the Chairperson of the Authority For 2025-2026.Link
February 19, 202506-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority Approving the Public of the Regular Monthly Meeting held on January 15, 2025.Link
February 19, 202507-2025Approving operating, consulting, and legal vouchers for processing and payment.Link
February 19, 202508-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority Updating its cash management plan and designating certain financial institutions as official depositories for the monies of the Authority.Link
February 19, 20259-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority authorizing the Acting Comptroller to approve claims and make payments between meetings of the governing body pursuant to N.J.S.A 40a5-17(a)Link
February 19, 202510-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority authorizing an amendment to policy for claimant’s certificationLink
February 19, 202511-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority designating the position of qualified purchasing agentLink
February 19, 202512-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority adopting a list of Qualified Firms to perform services to the Authority.Link
February 19, 202513-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority approving the appointment of Consultants & ProfessionalsLink
February 19, 202514-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority appointing Krag Dowd, Esq., as General Counsel to the AuthorityLink
February 19, 202515-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority appointing Linda Stender as the Authority’s permanent Executive DirectorLink
February 19, 202516-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority approving the adoption of Annual Meeting ScheduleLink
February 19, 202517-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority designating the official newspapersLink
February 19, 202518-2025Resolution to Support Publishing Legal Notices on Official Government WebsitesLink
February 19, 202519-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority giving authorization to destroy certain Authority recordsLink
March 19, 2025AgendaAgenda for MeetingLink
March 19, 202520-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority Approving the Public of the Annual Reorganization Meeting held on February 19, 2025.Link
March 19, 202521-2025Approving operating, consulting, and legal vouchers for processing and payment.Link
March 19, 202522-2025Authorizing the execution of contracts with previously appointed and reappointed professionals and consultants for the year 2025Link
March 19, 202523-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority awarding a contract for the provision of park landscaping and maintenance servicesLink
March 19, 202524-2025Establishing a meeting schedule for the period March 2025 through the Authority’s Reorganization Meeting in February 2026.Link
April 16, 202525-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority approving the public session minutes of the March 19, 2025 regular meeting. Link
April 16, 202526-2025Approving operating, consulting, and legal vouchers for processing and payment.Link
April 16, 202527-2025Establishing an Operating Reserve Fund PolicyLink
April 16, 202528-2025Authorizing Lerch, Vinci & Bliss, LLP to conduct a rate study for Union County generated non-processable solid waste.Link
April 16, 202529-2025Authorizing D & B Engineers and Architects of New Jersey, PC to assist in the Authority’s development of Solid Waste Disposal Contingency Plans.Link
April 16, 202530-2025Appointing, and authorizing an agreement with a risk management consultantLink
May 21, 2025AgendaAgenda for MeetingLink
May 21, 202531-2025Resolution of the Union County Utilities Authority approving the public session minutes of the April 16, 20205 regular meeting. Link
May 21, 202532-2025Approving operating, consulting, and legal vouchers for processing and payment.Link
May 21, 202533-2025Establishing a hearing date for the proposed adjustment of the Authority’s rate component portion of non-processable solid waste tipping fees.Link
May 21, 202534-2025Authorizing CME Associates in the development and implementation of an Invasive Species Control Program within the Authority’s Riverfront Park.Link
May 21, 202535-2025Ratifying, authorizing, reauthorizing and directing the execution of Local Waste AgreementsLink
May 21, 202536-2025Authorizing adjustment to Authority rate component of tipping fees for Non-Processable Solid Waste (Types 13, 13C, 23 and 27 only) generated within Union County.Link
June 18, 2025Please NoteThis meeting has been cancelledN/A
June 30, 2025AgendaAgenda for Special MeetingLink
June 30, 202537-2025Approval of the Public Session Minutes of May 21, 2025Link
June 30, 202538-2025Approving operating, consulting, and legal vouchers for processing and payment.Link
June 30, 202539-2025Authorizing the sale of surplus personal property via online auction websiteLink
July 16, 2025AgendaAgenda for MeetingLink
July 16, 202540-2025Approval of the Public Session Minutes of June 30, 2025Link
July 16, 202541-2025Approving operating, consulting, and legal vouchers for processing and payment.Link
July 16, 202542-2025Amending Resolution 93-2024 to confirm an element of the authority’s previously authorized contract with Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc., for the disposal of solid waste types 13, 13c, 23 and 27 generated Union County.Link
August 20, 2025AgendaAgenda for MeetingLink
August 20, 202543-2025Approval of the Public Session Minutes of July 16, 2025Link
August 20, 202544-2025Approving operating, consulting, and legal vouchers for processing and payment.Link
August 20, 202545-2025Adopting policies regarding the use of GPS systems within Authority vehiclesLink
August 20, 202546-2025Approving and authorizing an updated agreement with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Providing for the disposal of certain ID Type 13 and 27 solid waste (special handling waste) at alternate disposal facilities.Link
August 20, 202547-2025Approving and authorizing an updated agreement with Merck Sharp & Dohme corp. Providing for the disposal of certain ID type 27 solid waste (pharmaceutical waste) at alternate disposal facilities.Link
August 20, 202548-2025Recommending an Administrative Action Plan Amendment to the UCSWMP to revise the block and lot numbers for a Class B recycling facility in the City of ElizabethLink
September 17, 2025AgendaAgenda for MeetingLink
September 17, 202549-2025Approval of the Public Session Minutes of August 20, 2025Link
September 17, 202550-2025Approving operating, consulting, and legal vouchers for processing and payment.Link
September 17, 202551-2025Recommending an Administrative Action plan amendment to the UCDSWMP to revise the block and lot numbers for a Class D recycling facility in the city of ElizabethLink
October 15, 2025AgendaAgenda for MeetingLink
October 15, 202552-2025Approval of the Public Session Minutes of September 15, 2025Link
October 15, 202553-2025Approving operating, consulting, and legal vouchers for processing and payment.Link
October 15, 202554-2025Adjusting the bid thresholdLink
October 15, 202555-2025Authorizing the approval of the annual budgetLink
October 15, 202556-2025Awarding a contract to SSI Partners Inc to implement an element of the authority’s invasive species control program in and near the Authority’s Riverfront Park.Link
November 12, 2025AgendaAgenda for MeetingLink
November 12, 202557-2025Approval of the Public Session Minutes of October 15, 2025Link
November 12, 202558-2025Approving operating, consulting, and legal vouchers for processing and payment.Link
November 12, 202559-2025Increasing the cap for JD Organic Landscaping, LLC in their existing contract.Link
November 12, 202560-2025Increasing the cap for Lerch, Vinci & Bliss, LLP in their existing professional services contract.Link
November 12, 202561-2025Certifying to the Local Finance Board its compliance regarding annual audit pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40a:5a-17Link
November 12, 202562-2025Resolution to amend the 2025 adopted budget, pursuant to N.J.A.C 5:31-2.8Link
November 12, 202563-2025Adopting a Deferred Compensation Plan to be administered by Empower Retirement, LLCLink
November 12, 202564-2025Authorizing a contract for the continued provision of Flexible Spending Account administration servicesLink
November 12, 202565-2025Authorizing updates to the Authority’s Table of organization.Link
November 12, 202566-2025Authorizing the hiring of a Solid Waste Compliance Inspector (Mercedes)Link
November 12, 202567-2025Authorizing the hiring of a Solid Waste Compliance Inspector (Hylton)Link
November 12, 202568-2025Approving 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.Link
November 12, 202569-2025Denying step three grievance presented by Teamsters Local #125 on or about July 24, 2025Link
December 17, 2025AgendaAgenda for MeetingLink
December 17, 202570-2025Approval of the Public Session Minutes of November 12, 2025Link
December 17, 202571-2025Authorizing payment to the County of Union in connection with the 2012 Interlocal Services Agreement between the Authority and the County of UnionLink
December 17, 202572-2025Approving operating, consulting, and legal vouchers for processing and payment.Link
December 17, 202573-2025Authorizing the adoption of the annual budget for the fiscal year January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026Link
December 17, 202574-2025Adjusting the annual salaries of certain authority staffLink
December 17, 202575-2025Reappointing Lisa M. da Silva as the Affirmative Action and Public Agency Compliance Officer for the Authority.Link
December 17, 202576-2025Authorizing the renewal and enhancement of vision insurance coverage through VSP Vision CareLink
December 17, 202577-2025Authorizing the Authority to enter into an agreement with Standard Insurance Company for group life and
accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance coverage		Link
December 17, 202578-2025Recommending an Administrative Action Plan Amendment to the Union County District Solid Waste Management Plan to update the block and lot designations for an existing regulated waste treatment system and for the addition of one regulated waste treatment systemLink
December 17, 2025AgendaAgenda for Special MeetingLink