Just so you know, >> Wendy, do you have what Roco was looking for? Do you have your phone? Can you see if we're streaming? I had the same issue earlier. It is. I don't What are you looking on? YouTube
on Facebook. >> Lemon. I I got blueberry. >> Blueberry. >> No, thank you. >> Apple. >> They didn't have any chocolate. No, I didn't. The mini ones,
>> you know, my wife gave this to me because she wanted to get cold, but I looked at her. I got the table. Do we prize for the invocation? We do. >> Should I start? >> Yes. >> Good evening everyone.
>> Hi. I hereby announce that pursuant to section five 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 Bolton board in township hall and filed in the township clerk's office on
December 2nd, 2025. Um, next would be the uh please rise for the invocation which will be administered by Father Abgustinino. With a warm worth and uh gratitude, I want to first
share the arch pastoral new year blessings of of my beloved Metropolitan Apostles of New Jersey. Offered with paternal love to all of our brothers and sisters here in Homeell. And with the same spirit of joy and brotherly love in
Christ, the parish council of the Greek Orthodox Church of Kimmeses, the dermission of the Virgin Mary in Homedale, warmly greets our entire home family along with the honorable officials, the township leaders, the police, and the honorable guests of the
township prin that the coming year unfolds in peace, unity, and God's abiding grace under the gentle protection of the most holy Virgin Theotocos, the mother of our Lord. Lord, let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.
Gracious and loving God, you who guided our forefathers and sent your holy spirit to the prophets, the teachers, and the apostles, we thank you for bringing us together this evening as one community here in Homedale Township. Neighbors, friends walking this life
together. And we ask that you also send upon us your Holy Spirit to bless us with peace, with unity, and with love. We ask your blessing upon our new mayor, our new leaders, and all who serve this blessed township. Grant them wisdom to
listen, courage to lead with integrity, patience in difficult moments, and humility to remember that leadership is first and foremost to service our people. Bless this town, oh Lord. Our families, our children, our seniors, our
schools, the police, the firefighters, the first responders, the volunteers, and all who quietly work for the good of others. May our town always be a place where respect is practiced, kindness is visible, and hope is stronger than
vision division. And Lord, since we gathered in a room full of people who may have many opinions and who also love their own opinions, including a few stubborn Greeks and Italian like my friends and myself, we also remember the old saying
Lord that says, "What there's two Greeks, there are three opinions." So give us grace to disagree with love, to debate with humility, and to always remember that unity matters more than
being right. May everything we do today, Lord, be guided by your holy and abiding spirit and light and marked by love and peace. For you are the source of every good gift. And to you ascribe glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit now and always and into the ages of ages. Amen.
>> God bless you all. Next would be the pledge of allegiance led by Daniel and Matthew and >> Prevadoodle. United States of America and to the republic for it stands one nation indivisibley
and justice for all. >> Please remain standing for a moment of silence for our truth troops who protect us at home and abroad every day. Thank you. Next on the agenda is the administration of the oath of office for the to the
Homedale Township Committee to Gregory Bontempo and Assembly former Assemblywoman Serena Damaso would be swearing him in. Reorganization day has always been one of my favorite days of the year. Father, those are beautiful words. Thank
you so much for what today is about. Today is about joining to do what's right for the community that we all love and live in. So, thank you for inviting me here today. Congratulations to you, Brian, on a well
race and a victory and to all of you and to the new mayor and deputy mayor. I already know who it is agenda, but congratulations to you and best of luck. Okay, ready? support of the United States.
>> State of New Jersey >> on the authority of the people >> of the people. [Applause] What's going on? Congratulations, sir. >> Next is the administration of the o o o
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o oath of office for the homedale township committee to Brian Foster which would be ad min administered by assembly woman Victoria Flynn. [Applause] I support the United States.
>> I will support the Constitution of the United States. >> State of Jersey. >> State of New Jersey. >> I will bear true to the same >> to the government. >> The United States and this
>> authority of the people >> under the authority of the people. >> And I will faithfully Homedale. [Applause] >> I'll take it. >> Thank you, sweetie.
>> Thank you. I'm just going to do roll call. Mr. Bontempo >> here. >> Mr. Foster >> here. >> Mr. Imprevadudo >> here. >> Mr. Romano >> here. >> Mr. Vanderham >> here. Okay, we have a quorum.
Next is u the appointment of the township attorney which is resolution 20261 and that is the resolution appointing Michael J. Collins Esquire as township attorney and awarding professional services contract
for township attorney services to King Mench and Collins LLP. Can I please have a motion? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Mr. Bontempo. >> Yes. >> Mr. Foster. >> Yes. >> Mr. Imprevadudo? >> Yes. >> Mr. Romano?
>> Yes. >> Mr. Vanderham? >> Yes. >> Okay. Resolution 2020 61 has been successfully passed. Thank you. [Applause]
>> Next would be election for mayor of 2026. Can I please have a nomination for the mayor for the 2026 calendar year? >> I'd like to nominate Roco and Prevadutoo. >> Can I get a second? >> Second. >> Are there any other nominations?
>> Seeing none. Oh boy. >> Mr. Bontempo. >> Yes. So, um I think I differ too much on policy issues. So, just based on policy, I'm a no. Mr. Foster, >> absolutely. Yes. >> Mr. Romano, >> yes.
>> Mr. Vanderham, >> yes. >> Vote. >> Oh, >> yes. Mr. Pre, I'm >> go with the yes on that one. >> Okay. Congratulations, Miss Mr. and Prevadudo is going to be sworn in as mayor by his father,
Patrick. And Prevadudo, who's also a former county commissioner. Iraco swearn that I will support the United States of the state of New Jersey
that I will have faith in the same to the in the United States >> and in this state >> in this state >> on the authority of the people >> the authority of the people >> and that I will faithfully >> impartially
>> and justly perform >> all the duties of Homedale Township Mayor >> all the duties of Homedale >> according to the best of my ability. >> Congratulations [Applause]
Thank you, Pat. Thank you so much. >> We're switching. You can have that seat. You're almost out my seat. Next would I please have a nomination for deputy mayor for the 2026 calendar year >> to nominate Brian Foster for deputy
mayor. >> Can I get a second? >> Second. >> Are there any other nominations? >> Seeing none, Mr. Mr. Bontmpo. >> Um, based on the policy differences we have, um, no. >> Mr. Foster, >> I'm going to abstain.
>> Mr. Prevaduto? >> Yes. >> Mr. Romano? >> Yes. >> Mr. Vanderham? >> Yes. >> Congratulations, Mr. FOSTER. [Applause] Please >> I do swear >> swear
>> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and and the state of New Jersey >> that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same >> that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same >> and to the government established >> and to the government established >> in the United States >> in the United States >> and in this state
>> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people >> and that I will faithfully >> and that I will faithfully >> impartially >> impartially >> and justly perform >> and justly perform >> all the duties of Homedale Township Deputy Mayor >> all the duties of Homedale Township Deputy Mayor >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability to
help me. >> So help me God. CONGRATS. >> You ready, Rocka? Yeah. >> Okay. Next would be the remarks by um by Mayor Imprevadudo. >> Thank you, Wendy.
Everybody hear me? Okay. All right. Uh just to start really quickly, I want to make sure I thank uh our current and former elected officials that are here today. Assemblyman Jerry Sharpenburgger, Home Delone Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn, uh Senator Declan Ocan, uh former Assemblywoman Serena Damaso, former
County Commissioner and Mayor Padam Prevadudo. Uh my father and I are uh we hold the distinction of being the only father and son to ever be elected uh as mayor in Homedale history. So, we certainly have a have a great deal of pride in that. Uh, I also want to thank
obviously my beautiful wife, my sons Daniel and Matthew, uh, my son Rocco, who's off at school already, taking early classes. Um, I neglected last time we did this to mention my in-laws, Patty and Allen, and I want to thank them for their ongoing support. Uh, and my my friend Victor Lee from high school. We
reconnected after about 30 years at Arbor Union is here as well. So, thank you, Victor. Uh, and many other friends I have in the audience as well. Um, and I do want to take a moment to to thank my father and my mother. Um, you know, my you know, there there's no better
person to give me guidance in this job than my father who did it so well for so long. Uh, and I said it once before and I'll say it again. If I'm half as good at it as he was, home's in very very good hands. Um, and to my mom watching at home, uh, you know, she's she's always the one that can ground me when
things start getting a little bit crazy and you you have a lot of decisions to make and things are mounting. my mom's always the one that I can go to and she's the one that sort of level sets uh and and remind you of what's important. Um so uh you know I I couldn't be more thankful for my parents and my family uh
and my friends that are here today. Before we get started or before I get into uh my remarks, I do want to take a moment to honor the memory of former Homeell Mayor Jim Cox who passed away over the holiday season. Jim was a man defined by a remarkable work ethic and a
steadfast commitment to our community. Raised in Hudson County as the son of immigrants, he began his working life by making deliveries on his bicycle. While putting himself through school, Jim entered the corporate world, working his way from the Exxon Corporation mail room all the way up to the company's
leadership team. He later served as president of two different petroleum companies. And yet, even while leading international corporations, Jim always made time to give back to the place he called home for most of his life, Home. During his 12 years of service as mayor
and committeeman, Jim was a true force for good. We owe much of the township's beautiful open spaces to his vision. He fought tirelessly to preserve the land that became Crossf Farm Park and Bayonet Farm. He was also the driving force behind the construction of our town hall
here back in 1980. His expertise in municipal management was so highly regarded that he was later tapped to serve as township administrator for Homeell, Aberdine, and Middletown, helping each of those communities to thrive. Beyond his civic achievements, Jim was a family man who was survived by his wife
Eileen, his five children, and his 25 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I am very grateful for the lasting impact, as we all are, uh, that Jim Cox left on our community that he loved so very much. So, a round of applause, please, for for
Jim Cox. I'll be as brief as I typically am, so it could be a while, guys. Sorry. Uh, it is my extraordinary honor to once again serve as the mayor of Homedale Township. I recently had the pleasure of attending my 30th reunion for Homedale High
School, class of 1995. We had nearly 100 kids. Guess we're not kids anymore. Um, people come from all over the country to attend. It was a stark reminder that no matter where you are or what you do, this town isn't just a place on a map.
It's our home. It's where we raise our families, build our dreams, and cherish the values that make Homeell so special. Nearly two years ago, I presented a state of Homeell address that laid out the six cultural pillars of our town.
open space, public safety, recreation, fiscal responsibility, education, and innovation. When I think about what lies ahead, I see a clear path forward for us, one that's anchored in those bedrock principles that we've held dear for decades. We'll work to preserve our
precious open space with renewed vigilance, acting aggressively to protect what makes Homeell feel like a haven, as we've already done with Potter's Farm, the Horn antenna, and other properties in the heart of our town. Thanks to the work of former mayor Foster and former mayor Lucarelli,
under former mayor Lucarelli, myself, and now former mayor Foster, we were the first Homedale governing body to commit and committeeman Romano, I might add. Um I was only hitting the mayors. I apologize, Joe. Uh we were the first Homedale governing body to commit meaningfully to working with our schools, dedicating millions of dollars
in projects and budget over the past several years. We'll continue to provide support where we can while managing the challenges of our own budget. Our reinvigorated emphasis on public safety will continue. We will back our police, fire, and emergency teams without
hesitation because their safety is our safety. We'll tackle fiscal challenges head-on, making smart decisions that stretch every dollar. And as always, we'll continue to find new ways to support our seniors, giving back to those who have given so much to this
community. But this isn't about me or the five people up here. It's about all of us. As Father said so eloquently, it's about remembering why we chose Homedale to begin with. Because it's the why that unites us. It strengthens us. It reminds
us that we have much more in common than not. In a world full of division, Homedale can be an example of what happens when we set aside politics and special interests and focus laser sharp on what's best for our town. It may not always be easy, but it really is that
simple. When we adhere to our core values, we secure a prosperous future for all. Together, we'll strive to do more. We'll strive to do better for our families and for our home. Thank you. And thank you for the trust you've put in me.
[Applause] >> Okay, Wendy. Next on the agenda is um the professional appointments which are resolutions 20262 through 2026-14.
Can I have a motion? >> Moved. >> Second. >> Second. >> Mr. Bontempo. >> So Mike, if I want separate discussion on two of items, we pull them. >> Um
this is a form of consent. Um if if the parties would agree, whoever made the motion second, we'll we we probably should ask for if you want to exclude anything individually, we could do that. >> All right. I'd like to exclude 2026 2 and 206 13.
>> Okay. >> So, Michael, >> yeah. So, does he need to make a motion to make that happen? typ typically the uh a consent resolution any individual member can ask for those items to be pulled. So those are just off the
consent now. So there would be a motion in order to approve the remaining appointments other than those that were just pulled individually. So it would be a motion on uh 2026 to 14 excluding the two and 13 two and 13 as mentioned by the committeeman. >> Okay. >> Do you want to renew that motion?
>> I'll I'll renew the motion. Yeah. >> Second. >> Okay. Mr. Bontempo. So everything but those two. >> Everything except 20262 and 20 2613. >> Miss Mr. Foster. >> Yes. >> Mr. Romano. >> Yes. >> Mr. Vanderham. >> Yes. >> Mayor Prevadutoo. >> Yes.
>> Okay. Resolutions 2020 63 through 202614 except 202613 have been successfully passed. Thank you. >> No. >> Do we discuss them now, Brian? >> So now they could be taken individually. >> Okay. >> Okay. So I
>> there should be a motion made if the committee wants to move any of those individually. So the first that was pulled was 2026 to township engineer. >> I'll make a motion on number two. >> Second. >> Okay. Sure. No discussion.
>> Okay. So 2026 to a professional engineer. The um unless the bids change the the one we're awarding was the higher bidder. Did did he or they amend their bid or are they still the highest?
>> Chris, do you know >> they uh we would I don't know it off the top of my head, but I think I can get that pretty quickly. So >> So So is it just about cost or is it about >> It's the cost. >> Okay. Yeah, >> it's the hourly cost I believe different
>> I don't I don't believe when we're dealing especially with engineers that it's all about cost. I mean we're talking about responsiveness and and excellence of work is on top of that. I'm very comfortable with the team that we've been using for the last several years. Uh that's my two cents. >> Well, I would agree. No one knows the
town better than they do. They've been in town for almost half a century, I think, give or take. Um they know it better than anybody else. They oversaw the uh Crawford's Corner Road project and got that done within three months. Um which was an extraordinary undertaking under Mayor Foster and the
engineer. Um so yeah, I'm in favor of moving forward with them. But if there are any other comments, we're be happy to listen to >> uh it's at the end of the day it's taxpayer money. So um if the if you want a separate vote on this one, Mike, is
that or both of them? >> There's a motion in a second. So after the conclusion of discussion, the mayor should call for a roll call. >> And I totally agree. It's taxpayer money, but if the job doesn't get done as efficiently as it does, that's going to cost the taxpayers even more money. >> I I I'm a fan of pretty much all the firms that were on there. We have really
great firms that that that bid. >> I I I actually disagree with your statement. When I got on the township committee, we had a very non-responsive engineering firm or at least personnel associated with them. So we decided to go back to the firm that we knew was responsive and would deliver better for the town. it is taxpayer money and it's
our obligation to find the people that deliver best for the town and with the right level of responsivity. So, it didn't make sense particularly with the projects going on to to change and move over to someone that didn't handle it quite as well um because we've been through that experience once before.
>> There there multiple firms on there in including Kers who actually sits in Homeell, right? They sit in the Bellworks building. They actually provide revenue to the town. I think the only engineering firm that actually
taxes actually come back to us in the form of a payment in le of taxes and in the pilot program. So I'd be happy with with collars as well. I think they're a great firm. >> Yeah. And I think Kers are they did we had them on zoning last year or planning? I don't remember. Yeah, but we weren't pleased with their work when
they served as a municipal engineers. I mean that was I was trying not to be indel I was trying to not be indelicate but you know I mean you initiated a study that they never got done thankfully myself and Mayor Lucarelli did um >> so yeah so multiple so you know I think
the work as and and they serve in other capacities and that's nice that they're in town um but their work has been unsteady and I think it's all but documented at this point so we're not going to sacrifice service to the town um for just because They have an office here.
>> Yeah. I haven't I actually I haven't personally noticed that. Nor have I ever had complaints from the the prior firm which I believe with CME or with Collier. So >> you didn't notice how long it t took to get that report back. >> I think I was off the uh >> Okay. Well, but but it started when you
were on. That's the problem. You're you're 100% right. You were off, but it took a couple years and you were gone. Wendy, can we proceed a vote, please? >> I have an answer to question. College did not apply for account engineer. They only applied for consulting engineer. >> Okay. >> Oh, well that solves that.
>> All right. >> Hey, we got it all out there. >> Okay. >> We're going to do the motion for 2026 2. >> Yeah. If there's no further discussion, mayor, we going to call for a roll call. >> Let's let's let's call for Do I get a motion, Wendy? >> It's already roll call. >> Okay. Mr. Vontempo,
>> no. >> Mr. Foster, >> yes. >> Mr. Mr. Romano, >> I'm going to abstain just because I'd like to know what the delta in price is between the two. >> Mr. Vanderham, >> yes. >> Mayor and Prevaduto, >> yes. >> Resolution 20262 has been successfully
passed. Thank you. Next, we're going to talk about 202613. >> Correct. That was pulled. >> Okay. And that would be awarding the professional service contract for Township Cell Tower Consultant. >> Yeah. So, so, so >> first there needs to be a motion if anyone wants to motion.
>> Moved. Second. >> Okay. So, we have on the agenda FSC, which is Senator Ocalin's company sitting in the back right there. Um, went through the proposal in detail. I'm sure everybody
did. Hope they did. And notice a couple things that were kind of threw me. References has a um reference number one is a deceased attorney. First second person um is not the municipal attorney in Kingsburg. I
called the number and he's actually another town in Ocean County. So just curious as to the the quality of the proposal that was submitted into the town because it kind of scares me when the information to the municipality is
and I'm flagging it and nobody else on the staff is flagging it. So um just concerns and I'm not sure anybody else picked that up. I would just like to understand what's changed from when he when this firm was the cell tower consultant when you were
mayor and committeeman to now. If you have a question or concern around the references, I suspect we can get an answer somewhere in the audience. But I just if that's if that's your concern, you didn't have the concern when you were when you were up here before. So I'm just wondering why now? What what's changed other than that?
>> We never had another bidder before >> and now we do. which is a pretty cost-effective bidder. Okay. So, proposal scared me, concerned me. I was going to say scared, it's concerned me. And then
the pricing was was uh different. So, just going to call it out because if if if I'm not calling it out, then I'm not doing my job right of being up here. So, um you got get the votes proceed. But I want to make it public about what's
going on. this can be rubber stamp, do what we want and it goes on because it at the end of the day taxpayer money and and accept proposals like that. It's kind of I would never submit that in my job and expect someone to accept it. So, >> well, we appreciate your renewed
vigilance for being on the committee. Now, apparently a couple years office has caused you to pay attention. We appreciate that. >> No, I've always paid attention. It's >> kind of scary. >> It's up to the committee if you want to open the floor. >> I
can we ask uh the representative to come up and just uh explain please. >> Hello everyone. Happy new year. Congratulations and you perfect are perfectly uh doing exactly the right thing in your new position. >> Sorry guys, >> it should be on.
>> Just hold it. Hold it. Hold it close. >> Got it. >> So again, happy new year everyone. Uh if I have some still references on there, I apologize. I have another 50 I can give you. And you know me, we we've known each other for a long time. So it's a little silly. And you know my reputation in the industry. We've talked about it
before when you originally hired me. It's a little silly. Maybe a little political, but let's not go there. So, if I have a stale reference, I apologize that something came through. But again, I can give you 50 more. There is nobody in the state of New Jersey who has a tenth the experience I have in wireless
telecom infrastructure sighting on public property. I've made many millions of dollars for my clients throughout New Jersey, Democrat, Republican. Uh I would put my my uh references and my reputation against any of them over and over again. And if you want to interview
both, I'll blow them out of the out of the water at any time. There's a few folks trying to break into the industry now. They're not having a lot of luck because they come in, screw things up, and I have to come in and fix them. So, again, there's not a lot going on here. So, I don't think I'm not sure if I charged more than a couple thousand
dollars last year, if anything. So, not a big deal, but okay. Want to pick these fights. That's fine. Congratulations to everyone. Enjoy. I look forward to continuing to work with you in whatever capacity. >> Thank you. You know, and I would I would say the same note applies. It's about the
service being provided. We know the service. It's been here. He's been here for quite some time as he acknowledged when you brought him in. Uh committeeman. Um so I think that you know that the work speaks for itself. >> So can we do a roll call?
>> Sure. >> Mr. Bontempo? >> No. >> Mr. Foster? >> Yes. >> Mr. Romano? >> Yes. >> Mr. Vanderham? >> Yes. >> Mayor and Prevadudo? >> Yes. Okay. >> Resolution 202613 has been successfully passed. Thank you. Next on the agenda is
reorganization actions which is resolutions 202615 through 202628. >> We'll treat this as a consent. Is there any item that a committee member wants pulled? >> If anyone call for a motion for >> Can I get a motion?
>> Moved. Second. >> Mr. Bontempo. >> Yes. >> Mr. Foster. >> Yes. >> Mr. Romano. >> Yes. >> Mr. Vanderham. >> Yes. Mayor and Prevadudo. >> Yes. >> Okay. Resolutions 202615 through 2026 28 have been successfully passed. Thank
you. Next would be um >> Wendy, I'm sorry. Let me just interrupt really quickly. We do have one resolution we want to add. Oh >> to this if you don't mind. >> No, not at all. >> This is our resolution pledging against accepting campaign contributions from developers in Homeell. Um, starting two years ago, we initiated this where the
governing body uh passes this resolution and pledges not to receive uh campaign donations from developers. Um, we've done it every year since and we'll continue to do that again. Uh, I'm going to read it because it's not uh in anyone's hands, I guess, right now, or it wasn't on the original agenda. We're
walking it on. The Homedale Township Committee is opposed to any candidate for Homedale Municipal Office accepting campaign contributions from developers that seek to develop within the township of Homeell and must appear before the Homeell Township Committee, Homedale Township Planning Board and/or Homeell Township Zoning Board of Adjustment for
Land use related approvals. And whereas pursuant to the Elections Transparency Act, the legislature has preempted municipalities from adopting their own pay-to-play ordinances. And whereas despite this law preventing Homeell from prohibiting the foregoing practice, the Homedale Township Committee seeks to express its opposition to campaign
contributions by developers through the adoption of this resolution, pledging to reject same. Now therefore, be it resolved by the Homedale Township Committee that despite a legal inability to prohibit the practice, the members of the governing body voting affirmatively for this resolution hereby publicly
pledge not to accept any campaign contributions for from developers that seek to develop within the township of Homeell and must appear before the Homeell Township Committee, Planning Board, andor Zoning Board of Adjustment for land use related approvals. Be it further resolved that in the event a
member of the governing body voting affirmatively for this resolution receives a contribution that is later determined to be from a Homedale developer, that member pledges to return the campaign contribution so that it cannot be utilized for his or her electoral benefit.
Can I get a motion on this resolution? >> Moved. >> Second. >> Mr. Bontempo, >> yes. >> Mr. Foster, >> yes. >> Mr. Romano, >> yes. >> Mr. Vanderham, >> yes. Mayor and Prevadudo. >> Thank you, Wendy. And I pleasantly surprised we got a 50- vote on that
given the contributions that have flown into committeemen Bunt Temple's coffers over the years from developers. >> Okay. >> Have you read Have you read my report and money that was returned to developers? >> I'm glad it was. Was it returned? >> Have you read it? >> Have you read my report? >> Did you return it? >> Yeah. >> Did you Did you return it when you were sitting up here and getting money for
the home horn antenna to be developed? >> Did you return the B money from Burke? >> I I Did you return the money for the 80 town homes that were going to remove the tomata at the time when you were sitting up here? >> So, so this is interesting. So, um, a de a a developer,
anybody in the town can purchase any property they want and present an application to the various board if needed for resoning. That's what the developer did. that a developer who I've never met before
mailed in a check to my campaign team when I found out about it. I had my campaign team return the check. So that was probably two and a half years ago when I was still on the committee. So um you should really probably follow your facts before you start making
accusations. >> It's not an accusation, it's a fact. There was a there was a deposit from a developer in your account and it happened to be the same developer associated with the Horn antenna property. Okay. you. Yeah. So, I'm glad you figured it out. It doesn't mean you didn't take the money. >> I didn't. I didn't. My campaign. Anybody
could have wrote a check. I don't look at every check that comes in. I'm sure you don't either. >> But I don't take money from developers. That's why we pledged to do that. >> Did I Did I just say yes? >> Well, this rule is in place because of your actions. >> So, I'm glad I'm glad. >> Okay. Brilliant. And and and your your father taking money from a affordable
housing developer. That's on record >> for what? What are you talking about? >> Affordable. So go back go back to look at your look at the facts. >> Yeah, let's look at the facts. >> Yeah, looks don't come on the >> That's good. Do it. He was No, no, no. He was He was He was He was county
commissioner. >> No. No. >> Yeah. County commission. >> Okay. >> Pull the pull the record. >> Pull the record. I followed you. Look at you. >> Wendy, Wendy, can we move on? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. You got nothing to do, right?
>> Nothing to do. Nothing to do. >> Should I do roll call? >> Yes, please. >> Yeah, do a roll call. We are through the roll. We did roll call. Come on up. >> Oh god. >> Come on up. >> Please. Supposed to be a happy night. >> Yeah. You know what everybody? I want to just >> Everybody, mayor, if I may.
>> I'm gonna >> Can we please just get through and finish this meeting? We all >> stop. >> That's all right. Amry, I wasn't asking for any comments. I'm asking if we can all just just get through the meeting. I appreciate it. There's a lot of people that want to make comments, but let's all keep it to ourselves. Let's continue moving this forward, please.
>> Okay, we're going to move on to appointing boards and committees, which is resolutions 2026 29 through 202635. >> Moved second. >> Mr. Bontempo. >> Yeah. >> Mr. Foster, >> yes.
>> Mr. Romano, >> yes. >> Mr. Vanderham, >> yes. >> Mayor and Prevaduto, >> yes. >> Okay. The resolutions for appointing boards and committees have been has been successfully passed. Next is the consent agenda which consists of resolutions 202636
through 202639. Motion please. >> Motion >> second. >> Mr. Bontempo. >> Yes. >> Mr. Foster. >> Yes. >> Mr. Romano. >> Yes. >> Mr. Vanderham. >> Yes. >> Mayor and Prevadutoo. >> Yes.
>> Okay. Next is the direct appointments by the mayor. The first one is the mayoral appointments of John GM Polo, Gene Luciani, and S Arnown to the Homeell Township Planning Board. Next is the mayoral appointments to Brendan
Connelly, Jim Corrian, Mike Antonaci, James Bell, Wes Fagan, and Brian Robbins to the Homeell Township Planning Board. Mayor, next is mayoral appointments of Donald Aqualino, Jill Perez, Anthony Solerno, Janet Jackal, and David Wolf to
the Homedale Township Environmental Commission and designation of Carolyn Strickland as chairman for 2026. Next would be the mayoral appointment of Eric Hernando to the municipal emergency as the municipal emergency management
coordinator. Next is the mayoral appointments of Nick Rubicowski, Charles Hancock, Roco Pascuchi, Everisto Saniel, Christopher Churny, and Brian McGraw to the local emergency management council.
Okay. Next, if you got if anybody here has been sworn to a professional boards or committees, please stand up and raise your right hand. Come on, guys. >> Thank Raise your right hands
>> and repeat after me. I state your name. >> Do solemnly swearly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey.
>> Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and that I will bear true faith >> true >> and allegiance to the same. to this >> and to the governments established >> and to the government established >> in the United States >> the United States
>> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people >> and that I will faithfully >> and I will faithfully >> impartially >> and justly perform >> justly perform >> all of the duties of the office I will hold
>> all of the duties of the office I will hold >> according to the best of my ability >> according to the best of my ability So help me God. >> Congratulations everybody. Next on the um or is introduction of ordinance 20261
which is an ordinance codifying the heritage advisory committee. The motion to is adopt is to adopt on the first reading publish in the Asbury Park Press and set the public hearing for January 22nd, 2026. >> Motion second.
>> Mr. Vontempo, >> yes. >> Mr. Foster, >> yes. >> Mr. Romano, >> yes. >> Mr. Vanderham, >> yes. >> Mayor and Prevadutoo. >> Yes. >> Okay. U ordinance 20261 will be set for public hearing. Thank you. >> Thank you, Wendy.
>> You're welcome. Do you want to do the voodoo you do so well for public comment? >> Sure. Certainly. Next would be public comment and accordance with the open public meetings act. This is a public comment period or public comment on any governmental issue of public concern. In
accordance with resolution 2022, public commenters are asked to raise their hand and wait to be recognized by the mayor before coming forward and making public public comments. Commenters are asked to state their full name and address before commenting. Public commenters are limited to one
comment, not to exceed three minutes. Comment should be directed to the mayor and township committee. And if appropriate, the mayor may direct and recognize a staff, employee, or professional to respond to comments either at this meeting or in writing
after this meeting. >> Thank you, Wendy. We have public comments. Going once. Going twice. I think there's been plenty of comment. Oh, >> is that a hand raised, Peter? >> Chris, can we move that mic to the
middle? >> Peter Franco Hopper is nothing. Um, Is the offer on? >> I got to turn pages, so I'm just gonna talk to it. >> Uh, good evening and congratulations to
everybody uh that was elected by the people for positions that they are now in. And um I'm directing this to you, Greg. Uh congratulations and honestly, thank you for listening to our side of town's concerns over the last year. You answered every phone call. you've called
us back. You've gave us terrific information and you showed you really cared. Um to the rest of you, uh new to the planning board, uh you guys know or if you haven't heard, there's a a movement, the stop vonnage movement. Um
and oddly enough, uh you know, it just seems uh everybody that held a compassionate ear uh that sat before you guys was removed. >> That's not accurate. That's not accurate. Sir, can you please two things? Can you speak directly into the mic and committee?
>> It's not accurate. I'm sorry. Their terms are expired. No, >> but but not everybody to be very clear. >> Not uh uh a lot of them. Correct. >> But you said everybody. >> Uh I'm sorry. The compassionate ears that that I feel um if you want me to name them, I will from seen.
>> Um not if you want me to sit down, I will. >> No, I just want to make sure you're speaking accurately, but I I can't comment any further. >> How about this? the few of the compassionate years. >> Sir, please address your comment to the mayor. >> To the mayor. Okay. Um, you know, we now look to you to them uh for the same
wisdom and leadership through what could be some of Homedale's darkest nights on our side of town. And uh if I can remind them that one of their most important duties is to uphold Homeell's master plan. Uh we beg for them to uphold their positions with intelligence, critical
thinking, with the health and safety in mind of our residents. uh because you know this board is what basically landscapes our town. Um you know uh and along with their decisions are consequences and we hope that they make
their decisions on what they feel and not what they're pressured uh to feel. And um uh what else? Uh and truthfully I wish they would have been extended at least a month because of all the hard work they have done towards this whole vaish thing. they could have seen it
through like you guys did with the pilot plan. Um you you felt you owed it to yourselves to get a vote. I feel we owe it to them to let them vote. Um but at any rate, I I would like to thank um for those people that are now off uh for their hard work. Um we'll miss you and
Homedale will miss you. Um and also I I'd like to make comment that you know I was looking at who was named what or what. Um Gary, I don't know you. I'm looking forward to knowing you. Um, it's just it's weird that Greg elected by the people gets one was that one committee
that I don't think I've even heard of. Gary gets three. Congratulations. Like again, nothing against you. Um, you know, I hope you do well and I hope we can vote for you going forward. Um, mayor, congratulations. Um, but when you went on about your list of uh uh
history, the the uh the Home Delh Horn, Potter's Farm, I'd like if you can throw Vonnage in there, please, and make some of your safety concerns of the residents, our drinking water, and our master plan. And Greg, you're up there for 10 minutes, and the due diligence that you have done up there is amazing, and I'm looking forward to more of it.
So, thank you. Anybody else? All right, Mr. Yanelloo Jello 18 Lwood Drive. Congratulations, Rocco. Uh, we had a decent rapport when you were mayor. Um, and I hope to resume
it. Um, as you know, I was on the Vonnage planning committee and ever since it's moved on, we haven't convened again. I suggest you convene it again if this project moves forward. So the committee, as many were told we would, would have
some sort of say in the design and choice of colors and things, especially for the main building because the initial look is very modern for that side of town. Um, I'm a little disappointed. My friend and neighbor, who I disagree with, more than
50% of the time, Ron Emma, who's been a great citizen for this town, who ran for township committee, who drove a lot of the fire efforts, was not put on. I can't fully get that. But I am a little puzzled. And it's curious that you knew
exactly who was not for the Vonnage thing. You effectively said not everyone. That was a little disturbing to hear. Why? Why do you know who's who leaning for what on >> it's public record how they voted? >> Uh they how they voted. The project wasn't fully voted on yet, right? A
planning board. So I just I'm a little >> Yeah, I'm getting the halt sign over here. >> Okay. I think it's probably better off. Um you said Chris, we would get you could get those engine I have no clue who's a better engineering company. What is the difference in rates roughly hourly from the high to the
>> So unfortunately I don't have them with me right now. Um, they could be it's about $10, maybe an hour. 10 hour. Yeah. I'm not Yeah, roughly 10 hours roughly. But again, everything's really subjective. You know, somebody could say it's going to take them five hours to do it and it could take uh somebody two hours to do
it. So, you really don't have that, you know, um, chance. You know, you don't know until you get the actual uh, proposals. And I look at all the proposals, >> but we're not talking 30, 50, 70, an hour. >> No, no, no, no. >> Okay. Um,
I I didn't know we had a cell tower consultant. And I if we're paying someone, with all due respect, to be a cell tower consultant, and I haven't looked at it in the past few weeks, but probably one of the most hideous cell towers in New Jersey is off Home Del Road. It hasn't been painted. It's decrepit. It needs to be, again, I'm not
a cell tower expert, but if we're paying someone, I would hope they would push that company to sand, buff, prime, and paint that cell tower because it's ridiculously hideous. Um, and about the campaign contributions,
you said builders. What does that include the engineering firms too? Because I know over the everyone's been an equal opportunity receiver from engineering firms. Are engineering firms allowed to donate to campaigns? >> Yeah. >> Currently, >> yeah, professional.
>> I don't think we should. Why? And I know there again, I'm not pointing to any of you. It's it's been all of you. It's it may be you one day. >> Why? We focused on developers because there was a concern about a developer having undue influence on the town and I and I meant it sincerely. It was born out of the horn antenna issue, right?
And that's that's not that's not taking a shot. That's that that was that was what I observed. Right? So developers are our focus. They have been our focus because we think they have an ability to pollute a town, to change its complexion, to ruin its culture, and to
line political coffers. So, we think they are they can be dangerous, if you will. The the rest of the, you know, donations or or whatever else goes on that there's it's never even occurred to
anybody, I think, to to step in on that because there's there's there's no there's no impropriety, number one, but number two, there's no ability for them to >> do any renewed. They could get renewed. I mean, >> they can get renewed if they don't get
renewed if they do a good job. >> It It just doesn't look good. I I just think it would I've heard this. This isn't just me coming up. I've heard this for years. Yeah. >> Whether it's TNM or any other company. I just Why do we have to accept donations from? There's a plot. There's plenty of well-hilled people in town. >> Yeah.
>> That can donate. Why do we have to accept people that we're going to you people are going to vi choose as the engineer? I just don't think it makes sense. >> Listen, it could it could it could be something we look at. I just don't when you I I look to me when you compare developers to any other professional it's apples and bowling balls,
>> right? It really is like I you know >> I'm not trying to defend anything on the developer front. Okay. >> I'm just saying >> there's been grumbling for eight years about the engineering firms donating. And Mr. Collins, you saying something? Am I over time? The final thing I'm going to say, and this isn't a surprise,
and many in the room know this, um, this vonnage thing with the water is really serious and you have a potential of losing politically, many of you, that
entire side of town because while they don't want, and you're right, super high density housing there, 600 units, they also don't want mainlining tremend tremendous amounts of pharmaceuticals right into our drinking water via the streams. And in many ways, they don't
want the sprinklers in your home, Dell Road, sprinkling what I'm calling treated toilet water. So, you guys ultimately have to say on whether this project moves forward or not, moves forward or not. I strongly encourage you for your benefits, for the
town benefits, for the 300,000 people that are going to be drinking these pharmaceuticals to seriously consider getting, as I think was suggested in the past, a third party consultant or someone to really look at this and look at the risks involved.
Thank you. >> Thank you. Anyone else? Actually, Mike, you wanted me to make a clarifying point in regard to the planning board. I think there's just to to the point on who's been retained, who hasn't. There is a member of the planning board that was
reappointed. Um he's made >> and two that weren't >> and two that weren't. Um the individual in particular that's been reappointed has made their uh opinion heard loud and clear at a township committee meeting. So, I want to be very clear that we
choose to appoint based on merit, based on our perspective on their service to the town of what they're going to do. Um, and what we expect of them, not because they vote a particular way. I didn't oversp speak on that, counselor. Okay. Um, Mr. Trusquita,
Patrick Tuska, 56 Line Road. First of all, congratulations, Rocco, for being mayor again. Thank you. Deputy Mayor again, Brian Foster and Greg. Welcome back to the uh to the uh township committee. Um I'm just going to have one
comment. You're probably going to guess uh what it is. Um I hope that 2026 we make a goal of making a Robert Wilson Park into a open park for the public. It
is the place where the big bang uh was confirmed. You can't get bigger than Homedale and uh the creation of the universe. We have Bob Wilson here, Homedale's only Nobel laurate. He's approaching his 90th birthday
>> and uh next week. And I would hope that the goal of the entire committee to make Robert Wilson an open park, one of Homedale's uh uh greatest achievements uh that really puts Homeell on the map and maybe someday get it as part of the
Home flag. Thank you. >> Thank you. [Applause] >> Anyone else? Going once, going twice. We are going to at the buzzer. >> Ron Emma, 32 Ladwood Drive, private citizen ex planning board appointee. Uh,
this may sound like sour grapes and I and I apologize, but let me first start congratulating Greg, Brian, Morocco, and you, Gary, who I who I don't know. Um, at the risk of sounding like sour grapes, I'd just like to know what the
qualifications would be to be appointed because if you look at, again, tooting my own horn a little bit. If you look at attendance alone, I think I missed two meetings in three years. I don't know the new employees. I I don't know them from a hole in the wall, but I'd like to
know what their qualifications were versus somebody that did put the time in. I think I was appointed originally because of my commitment or engagement with at the township meetings. So I just like to
know what that process is and the one because there was no votes taken Roco as you know. So to say that the votes were taken >> I was refer I was referring to public commentary around it. Sorry. So I apologize for saying votes. It was >> my last comment would be the one person who I think you're referring to uh Mr.
Fagan is why wasn't is he uh appointed for a full three-year term or only just a one-year term because he is extremely as a colleague of ex-colague on the planning board extremely uh insightful and wellqualified to be on there for a full term. So I was just wondering is it
a one-year term or a three-year term? >> Sure. So the appointing item I believe it was on the agenda there was a discrepancy identified in Mr. Fagan's appointment because it's a seat that um is both on the planning board but also the environmental commission. There was
an appointment done several years ago that was intended or was listed as being a planning board environmental commission shared seat which statutoily is a three-year term but the environmental commission appointment didn't happen at that time. So to remedy any issues um an appointment is being
made to ensure that if the three-year term were to have considered expired uh Mr. Fagan would be on for all of 2026 and consistent with the statute that says that uh the term co-terminates with the term on the environmental commission, it would terminate at the
end of this year. So the uh one-year term that he's being appointed to is to remedy any potential legal issue, not to truncate his term. >> I'm thrilled that he's on the committee. So, let me say that. But so what you're saying is he got reappointed because it was a discrepancy with the Environmental Commission.
>> I'm not saying that he was reappointed for any particular reason. That's the the mayor's prerogative. What I am saying is that the appointment was written the way it was to address that issue in terms of the duration >> planning board is uh should be uh appreciative of his efforts because he's well well qualified to be
on there. Thank you. But thank you Ron. >> The uh question about what are the what's the process of how somebody gets appointed would be greatly appreciated. >> I will cover off with you personally on that. >> All right. Seeing no other questions, we are going to Oh, come on, Chris.
>> I'm just gonna help you. One thing I know you asked me before, mayor, and I thank you to the assistant town administrator because she's here and she went up and did a little work for me. Um, the change the difference in price for engineers was the highest was $9 an
hour. Okay. So, um, between, uh, and the one the one who was $9 less actually did get appointed as the consulting engineer anyway. >> Okay. Thank you. Uh before we adjourn, I do I want to acknowledge I think I I don't know if I acknowledge mayor, former mayor Cotelli in the audience.
Thank him for attending and want to thank Marcy McMullen for her support as always. Uh and now we will make a motion to close. I