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Holmdel, NJ · October 28, 2025

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MINUTES Township Committee Meeting 7:00 PM - Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Committee Meeting Room The Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel was called to order on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM, in the Committee Meeting Room, with the following members present: COMMITTEE Committeeman Rocco Impreveduto PRESENT: Committeeman Brian Foster Committeewoman Kim LaMountain Committeeman Joseph Romano COMMITTEE Committeeman DJ Luccarelli ABSENT: STAFF Township Administrator Christopher Cherbini PRESENT: Township Attorney Michael Collins Township Clerk/Registrar Wendy Patrovich 1. ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETING (OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT NOTICE) ◦ I hereby announce that pursuant to Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the notice which was sent to the Asbury Park Press, the Two River Times and posted on the bulletin board in Township Hall and filed in the Township Clerk's Office on January 3, 2025. 2. ROLL CALL ◦ Brian Foster, Mayor Kim LaMountain, Deputy Mayor Rocco Impreveduto, Committeeman DJ Luccarelli, Committeeman Joseph Romano, Committeeman 3. 7:00 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION - UPSTAIRS CONFERENCE ROOM ◦ 2025-264A 4. 7:30 PM PUBLIC SESSION - COMMITTEE CONFERENCE ROOM 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Page 1 of 41 6. PROCLAMATION - HOLMDEL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS TEAM 7. PUBLIC COMMENT- AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Members of the public are invited to provide comments up to three (3) minutes in duration on agenda items only. Commenters are asked to state his or her full name and address for the record before entering comments. ◦ Patrick Trischitta, Line Road- Mr. Trischitta commented on Resolution 2025- 276. Jay Yanello, Ladwood Drive- Mr. Yanello inquired about a payment to the Cornerstone Solar Farm on the bills list. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Resolutions 2025-264 to 2025- 281 All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the Township Committee and will be adopted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired of any item by a member of the Township Committee, the item will be considered separately. ◦ 2025-264 Bills Payable ◦ 2025-265 Bills Payable #2 ◦ 2025-266 Refunding Cancelled CCO Fees ◦ 2025-267 Governing Body Certification for the Annual Audit ◦ 2025-268 Authorizing Contract through New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (Bergen County) for Verkada Communication Devices Through SHI, Inc. Contract #CK-04-24-28 ◦ 2025-269 Authorizing the Hiring of Special Law Enforcement Office III ◦ 2025-270 Approving Amendment to Cash Management Plan ◦ 2024-271 - Awarding Contract Through Sourcewell Cooperative Pricing System to John Deere Company Authorized Dealer Jesco, Inc. ◦ 2025-272 - Authorization to Contract with Allegiance Trucks for the Purchase of Two (2) Rear Load Packer Chassis Through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase ◦ 2025-273 Authorization to Execute a Contract with Detcon for the Purchase of Two (2) Yard Rear Load Packer Bodies through the Educational Services Commission of New JerseyTwo Yard Rear Loader Packer Bodies ESCNJ ◦ 2025-274 Award of Contract 2025-2026 Snow Plowing Services ◦ 2025-275 Approving Echlin Ryan as a Holmdel Township Firefighter ◦ 2025-276 Extending Property Tax Grace Period due to Extended Federal Government Shutdowne to federal government shutdown ◦ 2025-277 - Approving Township Contribution to Health Retirement Account and Awarding Contract to EB Employee Solutions, LLC d/b/a "The Difference Card" ◦ 2025-278 Authorizing High Deductible Health Care Plan for Year 2026 and Authorizing Entry into Sidebar Agreements with All Township Collective Page 2 of 41 Bargaining Units ◦ 2025-279 Appointing Jeffrey Ackerson as Provisional Chief of Police ◦ 2025-280 Approving Execution of Mortgage Discharge from Home Improvement Program (63 Bethany Road) 63 Bethany Road ◦ 2025-281 Approving Execution of Mortgage Discharge from Home Improvement Program (4 Wigwam Lane) ◦ Mayor Foster requested a motion to table Resolutions 2025-272 and 2025-273. RESULT: CARRIED. MOVER: Rocco Impreveduto SECONDER: Joseph Romano AYES: Rocco Impreveduto, Brian Foster, Kim LaMountain, and Joseph Romano ABSENT: DJ Luccarelli ◦ Mayor Foster requested a motion to adopt the remaining Resolutions in the consent agenda. RESULT: CARRIED. MOVER: Joseph Romano SECONDER: Kim LaMountain AYES: Rocco Impreveduto, Brian Foster, Kim LaMountain, and Joseph Romano ABSENT: DJ Luccarelli 9. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES ◦ Bond Ordinance 2025-27 Bond Ordinance Providing for Improvements to Holmdel Township School District Facilities, By and In the Township of Holmdel, In the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey; Appropriating $600,000 Thereof and Authorizing the Issuance of $571,428 Bonds or Notes of the Township to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof Mayor Foster requested a motion to adopt Ordinance 2025-27 on first reading, publish in the Asbury Park Press and set public hearing for November 25, 2025. Bond Ordinance 2025-27 RESULT: CARRIED. MOVER: Joseph Romano SECONDER: Kim LaMountain AYES: Rocco Impreveduto, Brian Foster, Kim LaMountain, and Joseph Romano ABSENT: DJ Luccarelli ◦ Ordinance 2025-28 Ordinance Approving Short-Term Lease Agreement Relative to Portion of Block 10.01, Lots 7 and 11 (108 Middletown Road) Mayor Foster requested a motion to adopt Ordinance 2025-28 on first reading, publish in the Asbury Park Press and set public hearing for November 25, 2025. Ordinance 2025-28 RESULT: CARRIED. MOVER: Joseph Romano Page 3 of 41 SECONDER: Rocco Impreveduto AYES: Rocco Impreveduto, Brian Foster, Kim LaMountain, and Joseph Romano ABSENT: DJ Luccarelli 10. DEPARTMENTS 10.1. Administrator ◦ Mr. Cherbini reported about the status of the Administration Office's projects. 10.2. Chief Financial Officer ◦ No report. 11. PROFESSIONAL REPORTS 11.1. Attorney 11.2. Engineer ◦ No report. 12. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ◦ Committeeman Romano provided a report from the Holmdel Library, the Board of Education, and the Veterans Committee ◦ Committeeman Impreveduto provided a report from the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Public Works ◦ Deputy Mayor LaMountain provided a report from the Holmdel Green Team and the Holmdel Heritage Committee ◦ Mayor Foster provided a report that included: Halloween events, the upcoming Veteran's Day ceremony, and the Monmouth County Open Space Trust Fund question that will be on the ballot on election day. 13. PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public are invited to provide comments up to three (3) minutes in duration. Commenters are asked to state his or her full name and address for the record before entering comments. ◦ Jennie Blumenthal, Stoney Brook Road- Ms. Blumenthal asked about styrofoam recycling and commented on the deer population in town. Jay Yanello, Ladwood Drive- Mr. Yanello also commented on the deer population. 14. ADJOURNMENT ◦ The meeting was adjourned by acclimation at 8:15 PM. Page 4 of 41 Township Clerk Page 5 of 41 TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL COUNTY OF MONMOUTH RESOLUTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act provides that the Township Committee may enter into Executive Session to discuss matters that are of a confidential nature, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12; and WHEREAS, it is recommended by the Township Attorney and Township Administrator that the Township Committee enter into Executive Session to discuss matters set forth hereinafter which are permissible for discussion in Executive Session. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that the Township Committee shall enter into Executive Session to discuss the following matters: Legal Issues, Litigation, Potential Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Attorney-Client Privilege – N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(7) Somerset Redevelopment – ATOD November 2025 108 Middletown Road Lease – ATOD November 2025 Affordable Housing – ATOD November 2025 Opioid Litigation/Settlement – ATOD November 2025 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the minutes of the Executive Session shall be released to the public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists, with an estimate of the circumstances and/or time for public disclosure provided in the above-listed anticipated times of decision (“ATOD”). CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-264A Page 6 of 41 BILLS PAYABLE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of Holmdel has received certain claims against it by way of vouchers received during the period ending on October 28, 2025. WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that there is a sufficient budget appropriation amount to cover the payment of said claims; and WHEREAS, certain claims contained herein may have been prepaid by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to the authority contained in N.J.S.A. 40:5-17, Local Finance Notice 2019-02, and Holmdel Township Committee Resolution 2025-17, but remain subject to formal approval by the Township Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel that the claims listed below on the Schedule of Bills Payable on October 28, 2025 be and the same hereby are approved and the Chief Financial Officer is authorized to pay said claims: FUND DISTRIBUTION 4-07 SEWER OPERATONG $ 33,936.54 FUND DISTRIBUTION 5-01 CURRENT FUND $ 274,496.22 FUND DISTRIBUTION 5-07 SEWER OPERATING $ 22,198.72 FUND DISTRIBUTION 5-17 $ 104,320.75 FUND DISTRIBUTION 5-26 POOL OPERATING $ 5,891.31 FUND DISTRIBUTION 5-28 OPEN SPACE TRUST $ 16,680.43 YEAR TOTAL $ 425,587.43 FUND DISTRIBUITON C-04 GENERAL CAPITAL $ 124,626.93 FUND DISTRIBUTIN D-14 DOG TRUST $ 650.00 FUND DISTRIBUTION G-02 STATE/FED GRANT $ 6,398.00 FUND DISTRIBUTION R-28 $ 8,230.00 FUND DISTRIBUTION T-12 OTHER TRUSTS $ 7,037.00 FUND DISTRIBUTION T-15 $ 4,734.80 FUND DISTRIBUTION T-24 FAIR HOUSING $ 5,790.91 YEAR TOTAL $ 17,562.71 TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS $ 616,991.61 TOTAL OF ALL PROJECTS $ 104,320.75 CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-264 Page 7 of 41 BILLS PAYABLE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of Holmdel has received certain claims against it by way of vouchers received during the period ending on October 28, 2025. WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that there is a sufficient budget appropriation amount to cover the payment of said claims; and WHEREAS, certain claims contained herein may have been prepaid by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to the authority contained in N.J.S.A. 40:5-17, Local Finance Notice 2019-02, and Holmdel Township Committee Resolution 2025-17, but remain subject to formal approval by the Township Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel that the claims listed below on the Schedule of Bills Payable on October 28, 2025 be and the same hereby are approved and the Chief Financial Officer is authorized to pay said claims: FUND DISTRIBUTION 5-01 CURRENT FUND $ 60.00 TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS $ 60.00 CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-265 Page 8 of 41 RESOLUTION REFUNDING CANCELED CCO FEES BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel that the following unexpended funds be returned: Applicant/Fee Type Return Amount Ray Tai $215.00 CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Resolution adopted by the Holmdel Township Committee at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-266 Page 9 of 41 GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT FORM OF RESOLUTION WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 5-4 requires the governing body of every local unit to have made an annual audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions, and WHEREAS, the Annual Report of Audit for the year 2024 has been filed by a Registered Municipal Accountant with the Municipal Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 5-6, and a copy has been received by each member of the governing body; and WHEREAS, R.S. 52:27BB-34 authorizes the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey to prescribe reports pertaining to the local fiscal affairs; and WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board has promulgated N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5, a regulation requiring that the governing body of each municipality shall, by resolution, certify to the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey that all members of the governing body have reviewed, as a minimum, the sections of the annual audit entitled “Comments and Recommendations; and WHEREAS, the members of the governing body have personally reviewed, as a minimum, the Annual Report of Audit, and specifically the sections of the Annual Audit entitled “Comments and Recommendations, as evidenced by the group affidavit form of the governing body attached hereto; and WHEREAS, such resolution of certification shall be adopted by the Governing Body no later than forty-five days after the receipt of the annual audit, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5; and WHEREAS, all members of the governing body have received and have familiarized themselves with, at least, the minimum requirements of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey, as stated aforesaid and have subscribed to the affidavit, as provided by the Local Finance Board; and WHEREAS, failure to comply with the regulations of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey may subject the members of the local governing body to the penalty provisions of R.S. 52:27BB-52, to wit: R.S. 52:27BB-52: A local officer or member of a local governing body who, after a date fixed for compliance, fails or refuses to obey an order of the director (Director of Local Government Services), under the provisions of this Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in addition shall forfeit his office. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Committee of the Holmdel Township, hereby states that it has complied with N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5 and does hereby submit a certified copy of this resolution and the required affidavit to said Board to show evidence of said compliance. 2025-267 Page 10 of 41 CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L. Patrovich, RMC/CMR, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel, do hereby certify this to a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at the Meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L. Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-267 Page 11 of 41 TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH RESOLUTION APPROVING PROCUREMENT FROM SHI FOR SECURITY CAMERAS AND ACCESS SYSTEM FOR HOLMDEL’S MUNICIPAL BUILDING WHEREAS, procurements completed by the Township of Holmdel (“Township”) are governed by the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (“LPCL”), N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq: and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 10 of the LPCL, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, the Township is authorized to enter into joint agreements with other contracting units in the State of New Jersey for the provision and performance of goods and services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to this authority, the Township is a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Pricing System which satisfies the foregoing statutory criteria; and WHEREAS, the Township seeks to complete a procurement with SHI through Bergen County Cooperative Pricing System for Security Cameras and Access System for Holmdel’s Municipal Building in the amount of $164,249.09, as set forth in the proposals attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, to the extent required by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., the entity shall complete and submit a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that they have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Township of Holmdel in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit same from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contracts, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.5 et seq., which shall remain on file for 10 days prior to the Township entering into any contract with the entity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel hereby awards the following contract, contingent upon final certification as to the availability of funds by the Chief Financial Officer: Procurement Cooperative Contract # Vendor Contract Proposal Amount Security Camera’s and Bergen # CK-04-24- SHI $164,249.09 Exhibit A Access System for County Co- 28 Holmdel’s Municipal Op Building BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Qualified Purchasing Agent are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all steps necessary to effectuate the foregoing, including the execution of instruments. CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel, do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Holmdel Township Clerk 2025-268 Page 12 of 41 RESOLUTION APPOINTING SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40A:14-146.8 et seq. authorizes the appointment of Special Law Enforcement Officers under the supervision and direction of the Chief of Police for terms not to exceed one (1) year; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended the appointment of the following individual to serve as Special Law Enforcement Officer III Per Diem for a term ending August 15, 2026 with compensation as indicated: Brian Cruise................................$35.00 per hour NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel, in the County of Monmouth, as follows: 1. The individual referenced above and the indicated salary, is hereby approved for appointment as Special Law Enforcement Officers effective October 28, 2025. 2. Class 3 Special Law Enforcement Officers shall serve as unclassified employees and shall be scheduled in accordance with the agreements for services between the Township and school; and shall not be eligible for health care benefits or enrollment in any State- administered retirement system pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:14-146(d). CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Resolution adopted by the Holmdel Township Committee at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-269 Page 13 of 41 RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN WHEREAS, the 2025 Cash Management Plan was adopted by Resolution 2025-17 by the Township Committee on January 2, 2025; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township Committee, of the Township of Holmdel, County of Monmouth to amend the Cash Management Plan to insert new bank accounts; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, that Section X, Subsection A, of the Cash Management Plan be amended to include an additional bank account with Ocean First Bank for an HRA Account. CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at the Regular Meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-270 Page 14 of 41 TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL COUNTY OF MONMOUTH WHEREAS, procurements completed by the Township of Holmdel (“Township”) are typically governed by the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (“LPCL”), N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, notwithstanding the provisions of the LPCL, N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(b)(3) authorizes the Township to “make purchases and contract for services through the use of a nationally-recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreement that has been developed utilizing a competitive bidding process; and WHEREAS, pursuant to this authority, the Township is a member of the Sourcewell National Joint Powers Alliance Cooperative System membership # 28049, commonly known as “Sourcewell” which satisfies the foregoing statutory criteria; and WHEREAS, the Township seeks to complete Township procurement through Sourcewell with Jesco, for the provision of a 2025 John Deere Skid Steer Loader for Holmdel’s Department of Public Works in the amount of $183,628.00, as set forth in the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS, the Township has determined that the use of the cooperative purchasing agreement with Sourcewell for this procurement, “shall result in cost savings, after all factor, including charges for service, material, and delivery, have been considered,” as required by N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(b)(3); and WHEREAS, to the extent required by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., Jesco shall complete and submit a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that they have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Township of Holmdel in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit same from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contracts, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq., which shall remain on file for 10 days prior to entering into any contract with entities; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that adequate funds for this procurement are available. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel hereby awards the following contract, consistent with the foregoing: Procurement Cooperative Contract No. Vendor Contract Proposal Amount 2025 John deere Sourcewell #011723-JDC Jesco $183,628.00 Exhibit A Skid Steer Loader CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-271 Page 15 of 41 TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL COUNTY OF MONMOUTH WHEREAS, procurements completed by the Township of Holmdel (“Township”) are typically governed by the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (“LPCL”), N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, notwithstanding the provisions of the LPCL, N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(b)(3) authorizes the Township to “make purchases and contract for services through the use of a nationally-recognized and accepted cooperative purchasing agreement that has been developed utilizing a competitive bidding process; and WHEREAS, pursuant to this authority, the Township is a member of the Sourcewell National Joint Powers Alliance Cooperative System membership # 28049, commonly known as “Sourcewell” which satisfies the foregoing statutory criteria; and WHEREAS, the Township seeks to complete Township procurement through Sourcewell with Allegiance Trucks, for the provision of two (2) Rear Load Packer Chasis for Holmdel’s Department of Public Works in the amount of $341,639.64.00, as set forth in the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS, the Township has determined that the use of the cooperative purchasing agreement with Sourcewell for this procurement, “shall result in cost savings, after all factor, including charges for service, material, and delivery, have been considered,” as required by N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(b)(3); and WHEREAS, to the extent required by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., Jesco shall complete and submit a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that they have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Township of Holmdel in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit same from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contracts, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq., which shall remain on file for 10 days prior to entering into any contract with entities; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that adequate funds for this procurement are available. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel hereby awards the following contract, consistent with the foregoing: Procurement Cooperative Contract No. Vendor Contract Proposal Amount Two (2) Rear Sourcewell #032824-NVS Allegiance $341,639.64 Exhibit A Load Packer Trucks Chassis CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-272 Page 16 of 41 2025-272 Page 17 of 41 TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH RESOLUTION APPROVING PROCUREMENT FROM DETCOM FOR THE PROVISION OF TWO (2) YARD REAR LOADER PACKER BODIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WHEREAS, procurements completed by the Township of Holmdel (“Township”) are governed by the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law (“LPCL”), N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq: and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 10 of the LPCL, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, the Township is authorized to enter into joint agreements with other contracting units in the State of New Jersey for the provision and performance of goods and services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to this authority, the Township is a member of the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative System commonly known as ESCNJ which satisfies the foregoing statutory criteria; and WHEREAS, the Township seeks to complete a procurement through ESCNJ with Detcom for a Two (2) Yard Rear Loader Packer Bodies for the Department of Public Works, in the amount of $269,772.00 as set forth in the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, to the extent required by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq., the entity shall complete and submit a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that they have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Township of Holmdel in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit same from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contracts, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.5 et seq., which shall remain on file for 10 days prior to the Township entering into any contract with the entity. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel hereby awards the following contract, contingent upon final certification as to the availability of funds by the Chief Financial Officer: Procurement Cooperative Contract # Vendor Contract Proposal Amount Two (2) Yard Rear ESCNJ # 23/24-04 Detcon $269,772.00 Exhibit A Loader Packer Bodies BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Qualified Purchasing Agent are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all steps necessary to effectuate the foregoing, including the execution of instruments. CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel, do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Holmdel Township Clerk 2025-273 Page 18 of 41 RESOLUTION TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SNOW PLOWING WHEREAS, procurements by the Township are governed by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. (“LPCL”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to same, the Township issued a request for bids for snow plowing for the 2025 contract year with two optional one-year renewals, the terms of which are incorporated by reference herein; and WHEREAS, the following bids were received: JR Scapes, LLC - $225/hour (2025-2026) Holmdel Nurseries, LLC - $430/hour (2025-2026) ; and WHEREAS, the bid documents provide, in a section titled “Failure to Perform,” that “[i]n the event that the work under this contract is not being performed to the satisfaction of the Director of Infrastructure or authorized designee, as per these specifications, the Township reserves the right to employ another contractor and/or its own personnel for snow removal.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel, in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated as if set forth at length. 2. The Township Committee hereby approves the award of a contract to apparent low bidder JR Scapes, LLC for snow plowing, consistent with the foregoing. 3. In the event of a Failure to Perform as specified in the bid documents is declared by the Director of Infrastructure, the Township Committee hereby conditionally awards a contract to Holmdel Nurseries, LLC for snow plowing, consistent with the foregoing. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-274 Page 19 of 41 RESOLUTION APPROVING ECHLIN RYAN AS HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP FIREFIGHTER WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel has the authority to supervise the Township’s volunteer fire department in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-68; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Holmdel Ordinance 2-29.5, the Township Committee shall approve all fire department members; and WHEREAS, Echlin Ryan has applied to become a Holmdel Township Firefighter and has satisfied all applicable requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel that Echlin Ryan be and are hereby appointed as a Holmdel Township Firefighter. CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L. Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel, do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L. Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-275 Page 20 of 41 RESOLUTION TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL COUNTY OF MONMOUTH RESOLUTION EXTENDING PROPERTY TAX GRACE PERIOD DUE TO EXTENDED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN PURSUANT TO P.L. 2019, C. 491 WHEREAS, P.L. 2019, c. 491 authorizes municipalities to adopt an extended property tax grace period if a taxpayer, or the taxpayer’s spouse/civil union partner/domestic partner, is either: (1) an employee of a federal government agency who is furloughed because of a shutdown, and receives unemployment benefits during the shutdown or who works during a shutdown but is not paid because of the shutdown; or (2) a contractor whose pay is received through a contract with a federal government agency but whose payment is delayed or diminished because of a shutdown, provided that the contractor receives unemployment benefits during the shutdown; WHEREAS, under P.L. 2019, c. 491, a “shutdown” is defined as any period in which there is more than a 24-hour lapse in appropriations for any federal government agency as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution due to an impasse between the President and the Congress of the United States or between the two Houses of Congress; and WHEREAS, under P.L. 2019, c. 491, a municipality shall not charge interest to a delinquent taxpayer who is an eligible resident or who resides with a spouse, partner in a civil union, or domestic partner who is an eligible resident if a shutdown remains in effect for more than 21 days and either ends less than 14 days prior to the date upon which a property tax installment is payable, or remains in effect on the date that the property tax installment is due and payable; and WHEREAS, the federal government shut down on October 1, 2025, and remains shut down at the present time; and WHEREAS, the Township of Holmdel (“Township”)’s next property tax installment payment is due on November 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, the federal government shutdown will not end less than 14 days prior to the date upon which the Township’s next property tax installment is payable; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to extend the property tax grace period to eligible residents in the Township pursuant to P.L. 2019, c. 491. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel as follows: 2025-276 Page 21 of 41 1. The property tax grace period for eligible residents is extended until the conclusion of the federal government shutdown, pursuant to the authorization for the same under P.L. 2019, c. 491, and the Township shall not charge interest to taxpayers who are eligible residents for the pendency of the federal government shutdown. 2. In order to qualify for the property tax grace period, an eligible resident must provide proof to the Tax Collector that the eligible resident’s pay, or the pay of the eligible resident’s spouse, partner in a civil union, or domestic partner, is derived from a federal government agency that is affected by the shutdown, as follows: a. In the case of a federal government employee, the proof shall be demonstrated by a pay stub showing employment by a federal government agency that is affected by a shutdown. b. In the case of a contractor whose pay is received through a contract with a federal agency, the proof shall be the most recent 1099 form, federal income tax return, state income tax return, or any other proof that the Tax Collector may require. 3. This grace period authorized pursuant to this Resolution shall not be applicable to any other local assessments or municipal charges. 4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately. 5. The Township Clerk shall forward a copy of this Resolution to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services no later than the third (3rd) business day following adoption of this Resolution. CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L. Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L. Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-276 Page 22 of 41 TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL COUNTY OF MONMOUTH RESOLUTION APPROVING TOWNSHIP CONTRIBUTION TO HEALTH RETIREMENT ACCOUNT AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO EB EMPLOYEE SOLUTIONS, LLC, d/b/a “THE DIFFERENCE CARD” TO EFFECTUATE SAME WHEREAS, pursuant to a companion resolution, the Township Committee is authorizing the implementation of a voluntary high-deductible health care plan for plan year 2026; and WHEREAS the Township wishes to offer its employees enrolling in said program with a fully funded Health Reimbursement Account, in the amount $22,800, for each employee regardless of level of coverage (single, member/spouse, parent/child and family) to be effective January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Township seeks to contract with EB Employee Solutions, LLC d/b/a The Difference Card to administer the same, upon a fee schedule established with the State of New Jersey, with such contract exempt from bidding pursuant to the insurance exception to the Local Public Contracts Law at N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(m). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel, in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated as if set forth at length. 2. The Township Committee hereby approves the full funding of a Health Retirement Account, in the amount of $22,800, for each employee that voluntarily enrolls in the NJ Direct High-Deductible Health Plan, to be administered by EB Employee Solutions, LLC, d/b/a The Difference Card. 3. EB Employee Solutions, LLC, d/b/a The Difference Card (hereinafter the ”Vendor”), 777 West Putnam Ave, Suite 101, Greenwich, Connecticut 06380 is hereby appointed to provide HRA Services for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, consistent with the foregoing. 4. The Mayor or Designee is hereby authorized to execute contracts between the Township and the Vendor in accordance with the terms of this Resolution and subject to review and approval of the Township Attorney. 5. The Vendor shall execute said contract and supply any surety bond along with errors and omissions coverage in an amount established by the Township Risk Manager. 2025-277 Page 23 of 41 CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-277 Page 24 of 41 RESOLUTION TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL COUNTY OF MONMOUTH RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HIGH-DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH CARE PLAN FOR PLAN YEAR 2026 AND AUTHORIZING ENTRY INTO SIDEBAR AGREEMENTS WITH ALL TOWNSHIP COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS WHEREAS, the Township of Holmdel desires to offer a voluntary high-deductible health care plan for plan year 2026 as administered by the State Health Benefits Program to all Township employees in order to achieve cost savings for both the employees and Township; and WHEREAS, the Township further seeks to authorize the Township Administrator to take the necessary steps to execute the Sidebar Agreements as well as any and all steps necessary to effectuate the implementation of the voluntary high-deductible health care plan for plan year 2026 to all Township employees; and WHEREAS, certain Township employees are represented by recognized bargaining units pursuant to collective bargaining agreements (“CBAs”) with the Township: the Holmdel Township Senior Officers Association, Holmdel Township Police Sergeants PBA Local 239, Patrol Officers of the Township of Holmdel, PBA Local 239, CWA 1075 (White Collar), and IUOE Local 68-68A-68B (collectively, “Unions”), as authorized under the New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act, N.J.S.A. 34:13A-1 et seq. (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, in order to offer the voluntary high-deductible health care plan to employees covered under the CBAs, it is warranted that the Township enter into into addendums (“Sidebar Agreements”) to the CBAs with the Unions to memorialize the voluntary high- deductible health care plan that will be made available to unionized Township employees pursuant to the CBAs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel as follows: 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated as if set forth at length. 2. The Township hereby authorizes the implementation of the high-deductible health care plan as administered by the State Health Benefits Program for plan year 2026, consistent with the foregoing. 3. The Township hereby authorizes that the high-deductible health-care plan be offered to all Township employees, both union and non-union, for plan year 2026. 4. The Township hereby approves entry into the Sidebar Agreements with the Unions, in a form and manner subject to the final approval of the Township Attorney as to legal form. 2025-278 Page 25 of 41 5. The Township Administrator is authorized to execute the Sidebar Agreements on behalf of the Township. 6. All other provisions of the applicable CBAs between the Township and the Unions shall remain in full force and effect, and entry into the Sidebar Agreements shall not operate as a waiver of any of the Township’s rights pursuant to the CBAs. 7. This Resolution shall be effective immediately. CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L. Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L. Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-278 Page 26 of 41 RESOLUTION TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL COUNTY OF MONMOUTH RESOLUTION APPOINTING JEFFREY ACKERSON AS PROVISIONAL CHIEF OF POLICE WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, Sections 2-26.1 and 2-26.5 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Holmdel establish the position of Chief of Police and, among other things, sets forth the duties and responsibilities therein; and WHEREAS, Chief of Police Frank Allocco has provided the Township of Holmdel with notice of his retirement effective November 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, under the relevant statutes and regulations governing the Civil Service Commission appointment process, N.J.S.A. 11A:4-13(b) and N.J.A.C. 4A:4-1.5, a provisional appointment may be made to a title in the competitive division of the career service when: (i) there is no complete certification/list of eligibles for that title; (ii) the appointee meets the minimum qualifications for the title at the time of appointment; and (iii) failure to make the appointment would seriously impair the work of the appointing authority; and WHEREAS, consistent with same, the Township Committee seeks to promote Captain Jeffrey Ackerson to the position of Provisional Chief of Police effective November 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that this appointment will become permanent following the receipt of necessary approvals including receipt of a complete certification/list of eligibles from the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel, in the County of Monmouth, that Captain Jeffrey Ackerson is hereby promoted to the position of Provisional Chief of Police of the Holmdel Township Police Department, with compensation to be maintained at his current salary pending negotiation of a contract to be approved by further governing body action. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Committee expresses its deep appreciation to Chief Frank Allocco for his nearly four decades of dedicated service as a member of the Holmdel Township Police Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. 2025-279 Page 27 of 41 CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-279 Page 28 of 41 RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF MORTGAGE DISCHARGE FROM HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (63 BETHANY ROAD) WHEREAS, the Township has a court approved Home Improvement Program which provides qualified low and moderate-income households interest free loans from the Township’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund to rehabilitate their homes subject to a Note and Mortgage which provides in part that the qualified household resides in the housing unit for 10 years following the issuance of the loan and the rehabilitation work; and WHEREAS, the owner of the property located a Block 41, Lot 1 on the tax map of the Township also known as 63 Bethany Road (the “Property”) executed a Note and Mortgage in favor of the Township of Holmdel Home Improvement Program in the amount of $23,800.00 on or about August 20, 2015 (the “Loan”) and a mortgage lien was recorded with the Monmouth County Clerk’s office; and WHEREAS, the terms of the Mortgage lien and Home Improvement Program Agreement have been satisfied and may be discharged; and WHEREAS, the Township’s Home Improvement Program Administrator, Community Grants Planning & Housing (CGP&H), recommends to the Township Committee that it should execute a Discharge of Mortgage in connection with the Note and Mortgage to clear title on the Property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel, County of Monmouth that it hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a Discharge of Mortgage in connection with the Note and Mortgage in favor of the Holmdel Home Improvement Program in connection with the Property designated as Block 41, Lot 1 on the Township Tax Map in a form approved by the Township Attorney. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel authorizes the Discharge of Mortgage to be recorded with the Monmouth County Clerk. CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L. Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L. Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2025-280 Page 29 of 41 2025-280 Page 30 of 41 RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF MORTGAGE DISCHARGE FROM HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (4 WIGWAM LANE) WHEREAS, the Township has a court approved Home Improvement Program which provides qualified low and moderate-income households interest free loans from the Township’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund to rehabilitate their homes subject to a Note and Mortgage which provides in part that the qualified household resides in the housing unit for 10 years following the issuance of the loan and the rehabilitation work; and WHEREAS, the owner of the property located at Block 28, Lot 1.02 on the tax map of the Township also known as 4 Wigwam Lane (the “Property”) executed a Note and Mortgage in favor of the Township of Holmdel Home Improvement Program in the amount of $21,745.00 on or about March 15, 2017 (the “Loan”). The property is being sold prior to the expiration of the ten-year period thereby obligating the Property owner to repay the Township Home Improvement Program $21,745.00 at the time of closing; and WHEREAS, the Property has closed and has caused the Loan to be repaid thereby obligating the Township to execute a Discharge of Mortgage releasing the Township’s lien on the Property; and WHEREAS, the Township’s Home Improvement Program Administrator, Community Grants Housing & Planning, recommends to the Township Committee that it should execute a Discharge of Mortgage in connection with the Note and Mortgage to clear title on the Property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel, County of Monmouth that it hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a Discharge of Mortgage in connection with the Note and Mortgage in favor of the Holmdel Home Improvement Program in connection with the Property designated as Block 28, Lot 1.02 on the Township Tax Map in a form approved by the Township Attorney. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel authorizes the Discharge of Mortgage to be recorded with the Monmouth County Clerk. CERTIFICATION I, Wendy L. Patrovich, Township Clerk of the Township of Holmdel do hereby certify this to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel at a meeting held on October 28, 2025. Wendy L. Patrovich, RMC/CMR 2025-281 Page 31 of 41 Township Clerk 2025-281 Page 32 of 41 TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 2025-27 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $600,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $571,428 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The improvements or purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are hereby authorized as general improvements or purposes to be undertaken by the Township of Holmdel, in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey (the “Township”). For the said improvements or purposes stated in Section 3, there is hereby appropriated the sum of $600,000, said sum being inclusive of $28,572 as the amount of down payment for said improvements or purposes required by the Local Bond Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:2-1 et seq. (the “Local Bond Law”). Said down payment is now available therefor by virtue of a provision or provisions in a previously adopted budget or budgets of the Township for down payment or for capital improvement purposes. SECTION 2. For the financing of said improvements or purposes described in Section 3 hereof and to meet the part of said $600,000 appropriation not provided for by application hereunder of said down payment, negotiable bonds of the Township are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $571,428 pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In anticipation of the issuance of said bonds and to temporarily finance said improvements or purposes, negotiable notes of the Township in a principal amount not exceeding $571,428 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Page 33 of 41 SECTION 3. (a) The improvements hereby authorized and purposes for the financing of which said bonds or notes are to be issued, are improvements to the Holmdel Township School District Facilities, including, but limited to, Roof Repairs, HVAC Repairs, Upgrades To Security And Alarm Systems, Upgrades To Sewage Plant, Upgrades And Repair To Boiler System, Lab Renovations, Flooring Replacement, Replacement Of Custodial Equipment, Upgrades To Auditorium Theater And Gymnasium; miscellaneous improvements to other School District facilities as deemed necessary by the District; and shall include all work, materials, equipment, labor and appurtenances necessary therefor or incidental thereto. (b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for said improvements or purposes is $571,428. (c) The estimated cost of said improvements or purposes is $600,000, the excess thereof over the said estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued therefor is the down payment for said improvements or purposes in the amount of $28,572. SECTION 4. In the event the United States of America, the State of New Jersey, and/or the County of Monmouth make a contribution or grant in aid to the Township, for the improvements and purposes authorized hereby and the same shall be received by the Township prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes authorized in Section 2 hereof, then the amount of such bonds or notes to be issued shall be reduced by the amount so received from the United States of America, the State of New Jersey and/or the County of Monmouth. In the event, however, that any amount so contributed or granted by the United States of America, the State of New Jersey and/or the County of Monmouth, shall be received by the Township after the issuance of the bonds or notes authorized in Section 2 hereof, then such funds shall be applied to the payment of the bonds or notes so issued and shall be used for no other purpose. This Section 4 shall not apply, however, with respect to any contribution or grant in aid received by the Township as a result of using funds from this bond ordinance as “matching local funds” to receive such contribution or grant in aid. Page 34 of 41 SECTION 5. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer of the Township, provided that no note shall mature later than one (1) year from its date or otherwise authorized by the Local Bond Law. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall determine all matters in connection with the notes issued pursuant to this bond ordinance, and the signature of the Chief Financial Officer upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Local Bond Law. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the purchaser thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price and accrued interest thereon from their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to this bond ordinance is made. Such report must include the principal amount, the description, the interest rate, and the maturity schedule of the notes so sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser. SECTION 6. The Capital Budget of the Township is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this bond ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. In the event of any such inconsistency, a resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended Capital Budget and capital programs as approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs will be on file in the office of the Clerk and will be available for public inspection. SECTION 7. The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated: (a) The improvements or purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance is not a current expense and is an improvement which the Township may lawfully undertake as a Page 35 of 41 general improvement, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby. (b) The average period of usefulness of said improvements or purposes within the limitations of the Local Bond Law, according to the reasonable life thereof computed from the date of the said bonds authorized by this bond ordinance, is 15.00 years. (c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly made and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Township and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the Office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, and such statement shows that the gross debt of the Township as defined in the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds or notes provided for in this bond ordinance by $571,428 and the said bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law. (d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $120,000 for items of expense listed in and permitted under section 20 of the Local Bond Law is included in the estimated cost indicated herein for the purpose or improvement hereinbefore described. SECTION 8. The full faith and credit of the Township are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Township, and the Township shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the Township for the payment of the principal of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation as to rate or amount. SECTION 9. The Township hereby declares the intent of the Township to issue the bonds or bond anticipation notes in the amount authorized in Section 2 of this bond ordinance and to use proceeds to pay or reimburse expenditures for the costs of the purposes described in Section 3 of Page 36 of 41 this bond ordinance. This Section 9 is a declaration of intent within the meaning and for purposes of Treasury Regulations §1.150-2 or any successor provisions of federal income tax law. SECTION 10. The Township Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to prepare and to update from time to time as necessary a financial disclosure document to be distributed in connection with the sale of obligations of the Township and to execute such disclosure document on behalf of the Township. The Township Chief Financial Officer is further authorized to enter into the appropriate undertaking to provide secondary market disclosure on behalf of the Township pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Rule”) for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of obligations of the Township and to amend such undertaking from time to time in connection with any change in law, or interpretation thereof, provided such undertaking is and continues to be, in the opinion of a nationally recognized bond counsel, consistent with the requirements of the Rule. In the event that the Township fails to comply with its undertaking, the Township shall not be liable for any monetary damages, and the remedy shall be limited to specific performance of the undertaking. SECTION 11. The Township covenants to maintain the exclusion from gross income under section 103(a) of the Code of the interest on all bonds and notes issued under this ordinance. Page 37 of 41 SECTION 12. This bond ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after final adoption as provided by the Local Bond Law. ADOPTED ON FIRST READING DATED: October 28, 2025 WENDY L. PATROVICH, Clerk of the Township of Holmdel ADOPTED ON SECOND READING DATED: November 25, 2025 WENDY L. PATROVICH, Clerk of the Township of Holmdel Page 38 of 41 TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL COUNTY OF MONMOUTH STATE OF NEW JERSEY Ordinance 2025-28 ORDINANCE APPROVING SHORT-TERM LEASE AGREEMENT RELATIVE TO PORTION OF BLOCK 10.01, LOTS 7 AND 11 (108 MIDDLETOWN ROAD) WHEREAS, the Township of Holmdel acquired Block 10.01, Lots 7 and 11, commonly known as 108 Middletown Road (the “Property”), from St. Catharine’s Church, Holmdel, N.J., pursuant to a deed dated March 11, 2025 and delivered on April 9, 2025, the terms of which are hereby incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS, in the relevant period preceding to the Township’s acquisition of the Property, Ondrush Farms was tenant to a portion of the Property for farming purposes, with St. Catharine’s Church serving as landlord; and WHEREAS, the Township desires to lease a portion of the Property to Ondrush Farms (“Ondrush”) for farming purposes, pursuant to a lease agreement; and WHEREAS, the Township’s issuance of a lease of its own real property is governed by the Local Lands and Buildings Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1 et seq. (“LLBL”), to which it has adhered, including its salutary purposes, at all times; and WHEREAS, the LLBL at N.J.S.A. 40A:12-14.1 provides as follows: when a municipality acquires real property that, immediately prior to the acquisition, was leased from the prior owner by a private person for agricultural or horticultural use, and the municipality determines that, until such time as the real property is needed for public use, the temporary continuance of the private agricultural or horticultural use would not compromise that public use, it may lease the real property to the prior lessee for agricultural or horticultural use for such period, consideration, and other terms and conditions as shall be mutually agreed upon ; and WHEREAS, the Township seeks to authorize a lease agreement with Ondrush pursuant to the foregoing statutory authority, finding that a) the property was formerly leased by Ondrush from St. Catharine’s Church for agricultural or horticultural use, b) the real property is not currently needed for public use, and c) the temporary continuance of the private agricultural or horticultural use will not compromise the public use. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, as follows: Page 39 of 41 SECTION 1. Lease Agreement between Township and Ondrush. a. The Township hereby approves entry into a lease agreement or similar instrument between the Township and Ondrush Farms through December 31, 2026, and subject to two (2) one-year extensions by mutual assent, upon the terms approved by the Township Committee in executive session, subject to final negotiations and the review and final approval of the Township Attorney as to legal form. b. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the lease agreement on behalf of the Township. c. The Mayor, Township Administrator, and all other relevant Township officials are hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section. SECTION 2. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be severable. In the event that any portion of this Ordinance is found to be invalid for any reason by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be limited in its effect only to the portion of the Ordinance actually adjudged invalid and shall not be deemed to affect the operation of any other portion thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. Repealer. All ordinances and resolutions and parts of ordinances and resolutions which are inconsistent with provisions of this ordinance shall be, and are hereby, repealed to the extent of any such inconsistency. SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon final adoption and publication under law. LEGAL NOTICE Publication by Summary Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-2 This Ordinance approves a short-term lease agreement with Ondrush Farms for a portion of Block 10.01, Lots 7 and 11, commonly known as 108 Middletown Road. CERTIFICATON The foregoing ordinance was introduced and passed on the first reading at a meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel held on October 28, 2025 and will be considered for final passage and adoption at a meeting of said Township Committee to be held on November 25, 2025 at Township Hall, 4 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ at 7:30 PM at which time and place all persons desiring to be heard thereon will be given full opportunity. Page 40 of 41 Brian Foster, Mayor Attest: Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk Page 41 of 41

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