Resolution appoints legal counsel for the Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage Authority.
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- Published
- Category
- Bid Notice
- City
- Pompton Plains
What You Should Do Next
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Review the Resolution
Read the full text of Resolution 2026-4 to understand the engagement of Murphy McKeon, P.C. as Legal Counsel for the Authority.
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Inspect Public Copy
Visit the Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage Authority office at 200 Clay Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey to inspect a copy of the resolution, available for public viewing.
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Check Publication Date
Ensure that the resolution is published in the Courier News within 10 days of February 5, 2026, to comply with legal requirements.
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Contact Authority for Questions
If you have any questions regarding the resolution or the services of the Legal Counsel, contact Robert A. Snyder, Jr. at the Authority's office.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of the legal counsel appointed?
- The legal counsel, Murphy McKeon, P.C., is located at 901 Route 23 South, Pompton Plains, NJ.
- What is the purpose of Resolution 2026-4?
- The resolution appoints legal counsel for the Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage Authority for one year.
- How much is allocated for the legal counsel services?
- The budget allocates up to One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) for these services.
- When was the resolution adopted?
- The resolution was adopted on February 5, 2026.
- Where can I find a copy of this resolution?
- A copy of the resolution is available at the Authority's offices and municipal clerks' offices.
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Full Notice Text
RESOLUTION 2026-4 RESOLUTION APPOINTING LEGAL COUNSEL WHEREAS, there exists a need for the Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage Authority (the “Authority”) to engage the services of Legal Counsel for the coming Authority year; and WHEREAS, a Request for Qualifications for such services was published in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19;44A-20.4, et seq; and WHEREAS, one responsive proposal was received from Murphy McKeon, P.C., of Pompton Plains, New Jersey (“Murphy McKeon”)and was evaluated by the Authority; and; and WHEREAS. All proposals wee reviewed and it was determined that the proposal submitted by the Authority's current Consulting Engineer, John, Mirmiran & Thompson (“JMT”) of Trenton, New Jersey, fully complies with the Authority's evaluation criteria and, based on such criteria, is mot likely to best serve the interests of the Authority and WHEREAS, funds have been allocated in the Authority's 2026 budget for these purposes; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.) requires public notice of resolutions engaging consultants to provide professional services in the absence, as here, of a strictly competitive bidding process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Plainfield Aea Regional Sewerage Authority as follows: 1. The services to be rendered by the Authority's Legal Counsel are services to be performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by law and, therefore comply with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) as professional services. 2. The services of the following firm are hereby engaged to serve as Legal Counsel for the Authority for a period not to exceed one year. Murphy McKeon, P.C. 901 Route 23 South, 2nd Floor Pompton Plains, New Jersey 07444 3. The Chairman is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract on behalf of the Authority with said firm that is consistent with the aforesaid proposal and for an amount not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00). 4. A copy of this resolution shall be available for public inspection at the offices of the Authority at 200 Clay Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey and in the offices of the municipal clerks of the Authority's member municipalities. 5. A copy of this resolution or a notice of its adoption shall be published in the Courier News as required by law within 10 days of its passage. MOVED BY: SECONDED BY; CERTIFICATION I, ROBERT A. SNYDER, JR., DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the governing body of the Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage Authority on the 5th day of February, 2026. _________________________________________ ROBERT A. SNYDER, JR. Executive Director Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage Authority 2/12/2026 ($42.16)