- Holmdel Township Committee -

MINUTES Township Committee Meeting 7:30 PM - Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Committee Meeting Room The Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel was called to order on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM, in the Committee Meeting Room, with the following members present: COMMITTEE Committeeman Rocco Impreveduto PRESENT: Committeeman Greg Buontempo Committeeman Brian Foster Committeeman Joseph Romano Committeeman Gary Vanderham 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 6, 2026. 2. ROLL CALL ◦ Rocco Impreveduto, Mayor Brian Foster, Deputy Mayor Gregory Buontempo, Committeeman Joseph Romano, Committeeman Gary Vanderham, Committeeman 3. 7:30 PM PUBLIC SESSION - COMMITTEE CONFERENCE ROOM 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ◦ March 10, 2026 Public Session March 13, 2026 Executive and Public Sessions ◦ Mayor Impreveduto requested a motion to adopt the March 10th and March 13th minutes. RESULT: CARRIED. Page 1 of 19  MOVER: Joseph Romano SECONDER: Gary Vanderham AYES: Rocco Impreveduto, Greg Buontempo, Brian Foster, Joseph Romano, and Gary Vanderham 6. PRESENTATION - HOLMDEL GREEN TEAM ◦ The Green Team gave a presentation on Holmdel Township's community energy plan. 7. PRESENTATION - T&M ASSOCIATES - WILSON PARK ◦ Township Engineer Fran Mullan gave a presentation on the plans for improvements at Robert Wilson Park. Jay Yanello, Ladwood Drive- Mr. Yanello asked about fencing on the property. Ralph Blumenthal, Stoney Brook Road- Mr. Blumenthal commented on the original topogrophy of Crawford Hill. Karen Strickland, Heyward Hills Drive- Ms. Strickland asked if there would be bathrooms, a museum or a welcome center. Patrick Trischitta, Line Road- Mr. Trischitta stated the Horn Antenna and Building 3 are the only historically designated structures on the property. Kin Gee, Sage Street- Mr. Gee asked if there would be a fence around the horn antenna. Jennie Blumenthal, Stoney Brook Road- Ms. Blumenthal asked about fencing on the property. Peter Franco, Hop Brook Lane- Mr. Franco commented on environmental concerns on a neighboring property. Victoria Scotto-Lovina, Hidden Hollow Road- Ms. Scotto-Lovina asked that the residents have input on the plans for the park moving forward. 8. MAYOR'S STATE OF HOLMDEL PRESENTATION ◦ Mayor Impreveduto presented his State of Holmdel address. 9. 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. ◦ Jay Yanello, Ladwood Drive- Mr. Yanello inquired about health insurance costs. Lance Lupi, Line Road- Mr. Lupi inquired about the purchase of the library book return and other items on the bill list. 10. CONSENT AGENDA Resolutions 2026-99 to 2026-110 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. ◦ 2026-99 Bills Payable Page 2 of 19  ◦ 2026-100 Bills Payable #2 ◦ 2026-101 Authorizing the Refund of COAH Fee Overpayment to MKP Home Designs, LLC ◦ 2026-102 Authorizing Deferral of Local School District Taxes Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-75 ◦ 20226-103 Authorizing the Reversal of the Deferral of Local School District Taxes Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-75 ◦ 2026-104 Appointing Matthew C. Mickenberg as a Holmdel Township Firefighter ◦ 2026-105 Appointing Holmdel Township Police Officers Joseph Martelli and Emily Walsh ◦ 2026-106 Authorization of Purchase for a Library Book Return Box ◦ 2026-107 Hiring Seasonal/Temporary DPW Employee for the 2026 Season ◦ 2026-108 Awarding Contract for the 2025 Road Improvement Program ◦ 2026-109 Approving Township Administrator to Execute Grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust Fund ◦ 2026-110 Approving Performance Bond Release and Accepting Maintenance Bonds Reserve at Holmdel ◦ Mayor Impreveduto requested a motion to adopt the consent agenda including Resolutions 2026-99 through 2026-110. RESULT: CARRIED. MOVER: Brian Foster SECONDER: Joseph Romano AYES: Rocco Impreveduto, Greg Buontempo, Brian Foster, Joseph Romano, and Gary Vanderham 11. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES ◦ 2026-14 Ordinance of the Township of Holmdel, Monmouth County, State of New Jersey, to Exceed the 2026 Municipal Budge Appropriations Limits and to Establish A Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) Motion is to adopt on first reading, publish on the Holmdel Township Website and set public hearing for May 26, 2026. 2026-14 RESULT: CARRIED. MOVER: Brian Foster SECONDER: Joseph Romano AYES: Rocco Impreveduto, Greg Buontempo, Brian Foster, Joseph Romano, and Gary Vanderham 12. DEPARTMENTS ▪ Administrator ▪ No report. Page 3 of 19  ▪ Chief Financial Officer ▪ The 2026 budget is proposed for introduction tonight with a public hearing being held on June 9th. Mayor Impreveduto requested a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-110 introducing the 2026 budget. RESULT: CARRIED. MOVER: Brian Foster SECONDER: Joseph Romano AYES: Rocco Impreveduto, Greg Buontempo, Brian Foster, Joseph Romano, and Gary Vanderham 13. PROFESSIONAL REPORTS ▪ Attorney ▪ No report. 14. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ◦ Committeeman Buontempo provided a report from the Department of Information Technology. Committeeman Romano provided a report from the Holmdel Library, the Department of Community Development, and the Department of Public Works. Committeeman Vanderham provided a report from the Veterans Committee, and the Holmdel Heritage Committee. Deputy Mayor Foster provided a report from the Department of Public Safety, and the Board of Education. Mayor Impreveduto provided a report that included: Mayor's office hours have been scheduled for May 2nd 9AM -11 AM, Hornet Fest will be May 8th at Cross Farm Park 4 PM - 8 PM. 15. 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. ◦ Jay Yanello, Ladwood Drive- Mr. Yanello commented on political mailers that have been sent around Town. Karen Strickland, Heyward Hills Drive- Ms. Strickland read a statement on behalf of CILU. Kristen Celauro, Hop Brook Lane- Ms. Celauro commented that no one should be campaigning at meetings. Patrick Trischitta, Line Road- Mr. Trischitta stated that voters will decide who to elect in November. Peter Franco, Hop Brook Lane- Mr. Franco asked that the Township Committee adopt an Ordinance to prevent a data center from being built. Sarah Cho, Putnam Court- Ms. Cho commented on the former manager of T&M Associates. Matt Weisfeld, Riverside Lane- Mr. Weisfeld invited the candidates for Township Committee to the open forum being sponsored by CILU. Page 4 of 19  Roberta Kaufman, Chestnut Ridge Road- Ms. Kaufman commented on sewers being installed in southern Holmdel. Lance Lupi, Line Road- Mr. Lupi asked for a no turn on red sign at the intersection on Beers Street, and various budget items. Peter Franco Sr, Hop Brook Lane- Mr. Franco commented on tax payments and Hop Brook Farm. Ron Emma, Ladwood Drive- Mr. Emma stated that he has been voting republican for many years, and asked about the sewer installation for the former Vonage site. 16. EXECUTIVE SESSION ◦ Motion was made by Mr. Foster to enter into executive session at 10:05 PM. RESULT: CARRIED. MOVER: Brian Foster SECONDER: Joseph Romano AYES: Rocco Impreveduto, Greg Buontempo, Brian Foster, Joseph Romano, and Gary Vanderham 17. ADJOURNMENT ◦ The meeting was adjourned by acclimation following the closing of executive session at 10:25 PM. Township Clerk Page 5 of 19  BILLS PAYABLE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of Holmdel has received certain claims against it by way of vouchers received during the period ending on April 28, 2026. 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 2026-17, 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 April 28, 2026 be and the same hereby are approved and the Chief Financial Officer is authorized to pay said claims: FUND DISTRIBUTION 5-01 CURRENT FUND $ 3,150.86 FUND DISTRIBUITON 6-01 CURRENT FUND $ 68,963.93 FUND DISTRIBUTION 6-07 SEWER OPERATING $ 92.50 FUND DISTRIBUTION 6-17 $ 11,779.48 FUND DISTRIBUTION 6-28 OPEN SPACE TRUST $ 9,131.00 YEAR TOTAL $ 89,966.91 FUND DISTRIBUTION C-04 GENERAL CAPITAL $ 54,243.03 FUND DISTRIBUTION C-08 SEWER CAPITAL $ 9,695.08 YEAR TOTAL $ 63,938.11 FUND DISTRIBUTION D-14 DOG TRUST $ 450.00 FUND DISTRIBUTION G-02 STATE/FED GRANT $ 1,615.57 FUND DISTRIBUTION R-28 $ 26,012.20 FUND DISTRIBUTION T-12 OTHER TRUSTS $ 58,996.23 FUND DISTRIBTUION T-24 FAIR HOUSING $ 9,595.25 YEAR TOTAL $ 68,591.48 TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS $ 253,725.13 TOTAL OF ALL PROJECTS $ 11,779.48 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 April 28, 2026. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2026-99 Page 6 of 19  BILLS PAYABLE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of Holmdel has received certain claims against it by way of vouchers received during the period ending on April 28, 2026. 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 April 28, 2026 be and the same hereby are approved and the Chief Financial Officer is authorized to pay said claims: FUND DISTRIBUTION 6-01 CURRENT FUND $ 50,454.97 FUND DISTRIBUTION 6-07 SEWER OPERATING $ 632.73 TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS $ 51,087.70 FUND DISTRIBUTION 6-01 SEWER OPERATING $ 969.67 TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS $ 969.67 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 April 28, 2026. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2026-100 Page 7 of 19  A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF A COAH FEE OVERPAYMENT TO MKP HOME DESIGNS, LLC WHEREAS, the Township of Holmdel is authorized to collect development fees in accordance with its Affordable Housing Ordinance and the rules of the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH); and WHEREAS, MKP Home Designs, LLC submitted payment of COAH development fees in connection with a development project within the Township; and WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Township’s Tax Assessor and/or appropriate administrative officials that an overpayment of COAH fees was made by MKP Home Designs, LLC; and WHEREAS, the amount of the overpayment has been calculated to be $3,250; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, as follows: The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to refund the amount of $3,250 to MKP Home Designs, LLC, representing the overpayment of COAH development fees. The Township Clerk is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Chief Financial Officer and MKP Home Designs, LLC. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 April 28, 2026. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2026-101 Page 8 of 19  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEFERRAL OF LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:4-75 WHEREAS, regulations of the State of New Jersey provide for the deferral of school taxes in an amount not to exceed fifty percent of the annual school tax levy when such taxes are raised on a fiscal year basis; and WHEREAS, said taxes subject to deferral have not been requisitioned by or paid to the school district; and WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel, County of Monmouth, to avail the Township of deferral as permitted by regulations promulgated by the Local Finance Board, Division of Local Government Services, New Department of Community Affairs; and WHEREAS, fifty percent of the school tax levy for the Holmdel Township School District is $33,884,184; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Holmdel Township, County of Monmouth County, State of New Jersey, hereby authorize the Chief Financial Officer defer an additional $1,585,000 in school taxes for a total of $26,732,113 effective December 31, 2025. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer, the Municipal Clerk, and the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. 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 April 28, 2026. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2026-102 Page 9 of 19  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REVERSAL OF THE DEFERRAL OF LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:4-75 WHEREAS, regulations of the State of New Jersey provide for the deferral of school taxes in an amount not to exceed fifty percent of the annual school tax levy when such taxes are raised on a fiscal year basis; and WHEREAS, said taxes subject to deferral have not been requisitioned by or paid to the school district; and WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel, County of Monmouth, to avail the Township of deferral as permitted by regulations promulgated by the Local Finance Board, Division of Local Government Services, New Department of Community Affairs; and WHEREAS, fifty percent of the school tax levy for the Holmdel Township School District is $33,884,184; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Holmdel Township, County of Monmouth County, State of New Jersey, hereby authorize the Chief Financial Officer reverse the deferral of the additional $1,585,000 as authorized by Resolution 2026- 103 effective December 31, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer, the Municipal Clerk, and the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. 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 April 28, 2026. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2026-103 Page 10 of 19  RESOLUTION APPROVING MATTHEW C. MICKENBERG AS HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP FIRE FIGHTER 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, Matthew C. Mickenberg 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 Matthew C. Mickenberg is 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 April 28, 2026. Wendy L. Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2026-104 Page 11 of 19  RESOLUTION APPOINTING POLICE OFFICERS TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL WHEREAS, due to retirement and resignation there are vacancies in the Holmdel Police Department; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended the appointment of two (2) Police Officers to the Holmdel Police Department; and WHEREAS, the Chief has further recommended the appointment of Joesph Martelli and Emily Walsh as Police Officers pursuant to N.J.S.A. 11:4-1.3 and Holmdel Ordinance§ 2- 26.4, which authorizes the appointment of individuals provided they have successfully completed a full Basic Course for Police Officers Training at a school approved by the New Jersey Training Commission and exempts the individuals from the Civil Service requirement to take an examination for an entry-level law enforcement position. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel, in the County of Monmouth, that Joseph Martelli and Emily Walsh are hereby appointed as Holmdel Township Police Officers, effective on or about May 1, 2026, at an annual base salary of $54,824.00 and subsequently governed by collective bargaining agreement, subject to approval by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. 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 April 28, 2026. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2026-105 Page 12 of 19  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 Omnia Partner COOP Program membership #1153313, which satisfies the foregoing statutory criteria; and WHEREAS, the Township seeks to complete Township procurement through Omnia Partner COOP Program with Demco, Inc., for the provision of Book Return Box for Library in the amount of $8,259.57, 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 Omnia Partner COOP Program 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., Demco, Inc. 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 certifies that funds 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 Amount Book Return Omnia Partner #07-05 Demco, Inc. $8,259.57 Box for Library COOP Program 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 April 28, 2026. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2026-106 Page 13 of 19  RESOLUTION HIRING SEASONAL/TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE FOR THE 2026 SEASON BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel that the following individual be and hereby is hired to the following position as temporary Holmdel Township Seasonal employee at the listed hourly salary, with a start date to be determined, consistent with the provisions of the Township’s Salary ordinance. NAME POSITION WAGES John Doran DPW Laborer $19.00/hr. 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 April 28, 2026. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2026-107 Page 14 of 19  RESOLUTION AWARING CONTRACT 2025 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, on April 22, 2026 bids were received at the Municipal Building, 4 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, New Jersey, for the 2025 Road Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, the following bids were received: Contractor Amount P&A Construction, Inc $2,061,650.97 Meco, Inc $2,078,652.85 Discover Construction, LLC $2,085,706.82 CCM Contracting, Inc. $2,220.549.31 Black Rock Enterprises LLC $2,410.934.00 L&L Paving $2,542,000.00 S&G Paving $2,597,224.44 Fiore Paving Co $2,639,012.69 S. Brothers $2,676,882.02 Lucas Brothers, Inc. $2,942,506.45 WHEREAS, the Township’s Director of Infrastructure has recommended an award be made to the apparent low bidder P&A Construction, Inc.; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel that the Township of Holmdel hereby awards a contract to P&A Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,061,650.97. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution certified by the Township Clerk to be a true copy be forwarded to P&A Construction and all other vendors indicated above and the Township’s Qualified Purchasing Agent. 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 April 28, 2026. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2026-108 Page 15 of 19  RESOLUTION APPROVING TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY HISTORIC TRUST WHEREAS, Holmdel Township desires to further historic preservation through a grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust, State of New Jersey in the amount of $74,930 for the Horn Antenna project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Holmdel Township Committee authorizes Chris Cherbini, Township Administrator to execute a grant agreement with the Stat in the amount up to that awarded for the proposed project, and the seal the grant agreement. Introduced and passed April 28, 2026 Ayes:______________ Noes:______________ Absent:_____________ Approved: ____________________________________ Rocco, Impreveduto, Mayor Attested ____________________________________ Wendy L Patrovich, Township Clerk 2026-109 Page 16 of 19  RESOLUTION TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL COUNTY OF MONMOUTH RESOLUTION APPROVING PERFORMANCE BOND RELEASE AND ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE BOND WHEREAS, relative to the Reserve at Holmdel Single Family Homes Phase 2 and Phase 3, Block 11 Lots 38, 38.02, 73.01, 73.03, and 73.04, the applicant has requested the release of its performance guarantee, which is a performance bond in the amount of $917,370.00 and cash bond in the amount of $33,529.65 for Phase 2 and a performance bond in the amount of $1,127.034 and cash bond in the amount of $49,268.63 for Phase 3; and WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has approved this request contingent upon the applicant posting a two-year maintenance guarantee in the amount of $144,882.30 for Phase 2 and posting a two-year maintenance guarantee in the amount of $$187,839.00 for Phase 3, as further set forth in the review letter attached hereto and incorporated by reference; and WHEREAS, the Township has received a copy of the requested maintenance bond, and it has been reviewed as to form by the Township Engineer and Township Attorney. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel hereby approves the release of the performance guarantee and acceptance of the maintenance bond relating to the Reserve at Holmdel Single Family Homes – Phase 2 and Phase 3, consistent with the foregoing. 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 April 28, 2026. Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk 2026-10 Page 17 of 19  ORDINANCE 2026-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL MONMOUTH COUNTY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO EXCEED THE 2026 MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14) WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S. 40A: 4-45.1 et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget to 2.5% unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and, WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and, WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel in the County of Monmouth finds it advisable and necessary to increase its 2026 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and, WHEREAS, the Township Committee hereby determines that a 3.5% increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $381,410.44 in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and, WHEREAS, the Township Committee hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel, in the County of Monmouth, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the 2026 budget year, the final appropriations of the Township of Holmdel shall, in accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14, be increased by 3.5%, amounting to $381,410.44, and that the 2026 municipal budget for the Township of Holmdel be approved and adopted in accordance with this ordinance; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance as introduced be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within 5 days of introduction; and, Page 18 of 19  BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within 5 days after such adoption. CERTIFICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 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 April 28, 2026 and will be considered for final passage and adoption at a meeting of said Township Committee to be held on May 26, 2026 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. Rocco Impreveduto, Mayor Attest: Wendy L Patrovich, RMC/CMR Township Clerk Page 19 of 19