Middlesex County Municipal JIF Board Meeting - 10/23/2026

The Middlesex County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (JIF) Board held its meeting on October 23, 2026, including a public hearing on the 2026 one-year budget. The board approved the budget by roll-call vote. Discussion noted budgeted amounts of $275,000 for attorneys and $250,000 for the third-party administrator; members said attorney costs could come in substantially below budget but remain difficult to predict. The budget allocation was described as drawing on member shares and fund-year information from 2001 through 2024. The executive director also reported that an advance payment from the New Brunswick Parking Authority had been paid to a claimant and the claimant’s attorney.

The board discussed ongoing defense of claims involving current and former members and continuing negotiations on a matter reserved for closed session. It later approved a resolution authorizing an attorney to negotiate an agreement with the NCOA, subject to final approval by the commissioners. A public commenter requested more regular reporting on claims and spending to improve transparency; the board said it would consider the suggestion, but no reporting action was approved. The meeting also indicated that the 2027 budget was expected to be adopted before the end of the year.