Ryan M. Clarke

Park Improvement Bond

$3.01 million appropriated, with $2,859,500 borrowed — debt service shows up in future budgets.

$3.37M Capital Bond for DPW Equipment and Road Paving

Roughly $960,000 across the paving contracts and change orders combined.

Circus Liquors Redevelopment Plan

Unknown — the plan itself carries no direct township cost, though the eventual development will affect services and infrastructure.

McMahon Park improvements change order

$2,022,600 from multiple capital accounts.

Opioid settlement funds survey

Up to $150,000 in county opioid settlement reimbursement.

Solid Waste and Recycling Cart Fee Changes

Cart purchase of $90,639.56; recycling marketing contract prices vary by material.

Proposed Township-Wide Data Center Ban

No immediate fiscal impact; the ban would restrict a potential commercial use.

Retirement of Township Administrator Tony Mercantante

$173,674.70 one-time payout from township funds.

2026 leaf collection and snow plowing contracts

Leaf collection costs $575,700 this year, funded from certified township accounts.

Blindness Awareness Month and Camp Happiness

Safe Routes to School grant for River Plaza

Grant-funded, so no immediate cost to township taxpayers was stated.

Solid waste contract extension

Up to $8,376,898.36 from the township budget for the year.

Firefighter Appointments

Stormwater Mapping in Port Monmouth, Belford and Leonardo

Contract not to exceed $101,750.

Edgemoor Road storm basin dispute

The resident paid $3,800 out of pocket; the township is acquiring the easement to take responsibility going forward.

Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month and Middletown Alliance programming

Funded in part by opioid settlement money the township receives, not local tax dollars.

Middletown EMS Relocation to Leonardo

The lease at Penelope Lane was for nominal consideration; the move should improve response capability at no significant new township cost.

Affordable Housing Developer's Agreement with Habcore

Donated funds are transferred to support veterans housing services.

Opposition to high-density and affordable housing

Unknown — the measures change development standards, not the budget directly.

Farm special events on 50+ acre properties

None stated; events would generate permit activity.

Approval of Minutes (October 5, 2026 and closed session minutes)

Ordinance 2026-3544 — Circus Liquors Redevelopment Plan (first reading)

Ordinance 2026-3545 — Habcore affordable housing financial agreement (first reading)

Ordinance 2026-3546 — Drainage easement at 263 Edgemoor Road (first reading)

Consent Agenda — Resolutions 26-269 through 26-281

Minutes for Approval: October 5, 2026

26-269 Resolution Authorizing a Chapter 159 Additional Item of Funding in the 2026 Budget - "FY 2027 Sustained Enforcement Grant"

26-273 Resolution Authorizing Change Order No.2 for Professional Services Relating to Preparation of a Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for Qualified Affordable Housing Planner

26-278 Resolution Authorizing Entry Of Municipal Services Agreement With Four Ponds At Lincroft Condominium Association, Inc.

26-279 Resolution Authorizing Emergency Appropriation For Legal And Expert Fees For Various Litigation Matters And Fuel For Township Equipment And Vehicles

26-280 Resolution for Payment of Bills List as of October 19, 2026

Approval of September 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Bond Ordinance 2026-3543 adopted on second and final reading

Consent Agenda: Resolutions 26-258 through 26-268 and firefighter appointments

Resolution 26-258 – Release of Middletown Walk performance guarantee

Resolution 26-260 – Curbside leaf collection contract

Resolution 26-265 – McMahon Park change order

Resolution 26-267 – MEMS relocation to Leonardo First Aid Squad building

Firefighter appointments

26-261 Resolution Authorizing Award of Contract to a Vendor with a National Cooperative Contract for Recycling Carts

adopt the minutes of the following meeting: September 21, 2026, Regular Meeting

adjourn at 7:27 pm

close public hearing and carried to adopt this ordinance on second and final reading

adopt a consent agenda including Resolutions 26-258 through 26-268 and Including Firefighter appointment of Joseph W. Cavanagh to Port Monmouth Fire Company and Firefighter appointment of Matthew R. D

Approval of September 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Bond Ordinance 2026-3543 adopted on second and final reading

Consent Agenda: Resolutions 26-258 through 26-268 and firefighter appointments

adjourn

adopt the minutes of the following meeting: September 8, 2026

pass this ordinance on first reading

pass this ordinance on second and final reading

pass this ordinance on second and final reading

adopt the consent agenda including Resolutions 26-251 through 26-257

pass this ordinance on second and final reading

pass this ordinance on second and final reading

pass this ordinance on second and final reading

pass this ordinance on second and final reading

Approval of September 8, 2026 Workshop Meeting Minutes

Ordinance 2026-3535 — First-Time Homebuyer Program for Eligible Volunteers

Ordinance 2026-3537 — Drainage and Stormwater Easement, Block 1062, Lot 11.01

Ordinance 2026-3538 — Utility Easement and Right of Way, Block 998, Lot 10

Ordinance 2026-3540 — Park and Recreational Facility Rules

Ordinance 2026-3541 — $600,000 Bond for Property Acquisition

Ordinance 2026-3542 — $7.4 Million Bond for Property Acquisition

Ordinance 2026-3543 — Bond Ordinance Amendment (First Reading)

Consent Agenda — Resolutions 26-251 through 26-257

close public hearing and carried to adopt this ordinance on second and final reading

adopt the consent agenda

adopt the minutes of the following meeting: August 17, 2026, Regular Meeting

pass this ordinance on first reading

close public hearing and carried to adopt this ordinance on second and final reading

close public hearing and carried to adopt this ordinance on second and final reading

adjourn at 8:19 pm

close public hearing and carried to adopt this ordinance on second and final reading

pass this ordinance on first reading

close public hearing and carried to adopt this ordinance on second and final reading

pass this ordinance on first reading

close public hearing and carried to adopt this ordinance on second and final reading

close public hearing and carried to adopt this ordinance on second and final reading

pass this ordinance on first reading

pass this ordinance on first reading

pass this ordinance on first reading

Approval of Minutes — April 28, July 13 and July 28, 2026

Adopt Ordinance 2026-3523 — $3,373,100 Capital Bond Ordinance

Adopt Consent Agenda — Resolutions 26-228 through 26-238

pass this ordinance on second and final reading

pass this ordinance on first reading

adjourn

pass this ordinance on first reading

pass this ordinance on second and final reading