January 2, 2026 , 1 The Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro was called to order by Assistant Administrator/Township Clerk Carol J. Torres at 6:30 p.m. on January 2, 2026, in the Municipal Center located at 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, New Jersey. Present were: Township Committeepersons Edmund C. Yates, David Bander, Peter Cantu, Neil Lewis, and Nuran Nabi were present. Also present were: Township Administrator Anthony Cancro, Assistant Administrator/Township Clerk Carol J. Torres, Deputy Clerk Jesenia Velazquez, Chief/Director of Public Safety Eamon Blanchard, Chief Financial Officer Ehab Salama, Director of Planning and Zoning Bonnie Flynn, Director of Recreation Lenny Celluro, Director of Code Enforcement Brian Miller, Honorable Mayor of East Brunswick Brad Cohen, Senator Linda Greenstein, Assemblywoman Tennile McCoy, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo, County Commissioners Shanti Narra, Charles Kenny, Leslie Koppel, Charles Tomaro, and Plainsboro Democratic Organization Chair Ginger Gold Schnitzer. There was no member of the press and approximately fifty (50) interested citizens. Pledge of Allegiance led by Committeeperson Peter Cantu. Committeeperson Yates acknowledged the dignitaries present at the meeting. The Township Clerk certified that the meeting was noticed on December 26, 2025. Notices were sent to the Home News/Tribune, Princeton Packet and Trenton Times and were posted at the Municipal Center, Municipal website and the Library at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. All requirements of the Sunshine Law were met. The Township Clerk certified that Edmund C. Yates and David Bander had been elected to complete a three-year term on the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro on the November 4, 2025 General Election. Deputy Township Clerk Jesenia Velazquez issued the Oath of Office to Mr. Yates and Senator Linda Greenstein administered the oath to Mr. Bander. The Township Clerk opened the meeting for nominations for Mayor. Edmund C. Yates was nominated by CANTU and seconded by LEWIS. There being no further nominations, it was MOVED by LEWIS and seconded by NABI, that the nominations be closed. The Township Clerk, hearing no objections cast the unanimous vote for YATES for Mayor. The Township Clerk then turned the meeting over to Mayor Yates. Mayor Yates stated that on behalf of the entire Township Committee, he extended Happy New Year wishes to all of the residents. As he begins his 29" year on the Township Committee and 2™4 year as Mayor he reflected on the journey thus far taken by the community meeting the challenges of growth and change. Mayor Yates is proud of the residents, employees, volunteers, and the appointed and elected officials. With their support, we have continued to respond to the challenges and to provide excellent services to the people of Plainsboro. ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 2 The Mayor opened the meeting for nominations for Deputy Mayor. Committeeperson David Bander was nominated by YATES and seconded by CANTU. There being no further nominations, it was MOVED by LEWIS and seconded by NABI that the nominations be closed. The committee members expressed their individual appreciation of the residents and their families for their continual support. This year’s meeting was modified to include an upcoming schedule detailing reviews of the past year’s accomplishments and 2026’s challenges later in January, with the participation of all members of our Township Committee. The Mayor announced the following Township Committee Liaisons for 2026: Administration and Finance — Edmund C. Yates Planning, Code Enforcement, Environmental Advisory Committee — David Bander Department of Recreation and Community Services, Historical Society — Peter A. Cantu Public Safety, Municipal Court — Neil Lewis Public Works, Council of Community Associations, Parks and Open Space, Cable Television — Nuran Nabi It was MOVED by BANDER and seconded by LEWIS that the following Township officials be appointed for 2026: TERM APPOINTED EXPIRES AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER Anthony Cancro 1 year 12/31/26 ALTERNATE PROSECUTORS Cindy Glaser 1 year 12/31/26 ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER Vacant 1 year 12/31/26 ASSESSMENT SEARCH OFFICER Carol J. Torres 1 year 12/31/26 DEPUTY ASSESSMENT SEARCH OFFICER Jesenia Velazquez 1 year 12/31/26 DEPUTY REGISTRAR Jesenia Velazquez 1 year 12/31/26 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR Eamon Blanchard 3 year 12/31/26 HANDICAPPED COMPLAINT OFFICER Brian Miller 1 year 12/31/26 INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Anthony Cancro Caro! Torres, Alternate | year 12/31/26 ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE-Plainsboro Edward H. Herman 3 year MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE-Cranbury Edward H. Herman 3 year PROSECUTOR Jennifer A. Burgess 1 year PUBLIC DEFENDER Robert Schwartz 1 year REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS Carol J. Torres 3 year TAX ASSESSOR William Fitzpatrick 4 year TAX COLLECTOR Mildred Ramos 4 year TAX SEARCH OFFICER Mildred Ramos 1 year TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY Michael W. Herbert 1 year TOWNSHIP AUDITOR Scott Clelland 1 year TOWNSHIP ENGINEER CME 1 year TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION COMMITTEE Bonnie Flynn 1 year VOTE: YATES, YES; BANDER, YES; CANTU, YES; LEWIS, YES; NABI, YES. It was MOVED by CANTU and seconded by BANDER that the following Resolutions be approved as a Consent Agenda: 12/31/27 12/31/27 12/31/26 12/31/26 12/31/26 06/30/29 12/31/28 12/31/26 12/31/26 12/31/26 12/31/26 12/31/26 R-26-01 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2026 TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETINGS BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro in the County of Middlesex that the following dates be designated for the 2026 Township Committee Meetings. Pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-8(b), meetings will be held in person or by means of the use of electronic communications equipment. Agenda and Regular meetings will be scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Advanced Notices will be submitted for in-person or virtual meetings that will be held in the Municipal Building located at 641 Plainsboro Road. January 14 Regular January 28 Agenda; Special Meeting for Payment of Bills February 11 Regular ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 February March March April April May May June June July July August August September September October October **November *November December *Monday **Tuesday R-26-02 25 11 25 22 13 27 10 24 22 12 26 23 14 28 10 23 Agenda; Special Meeting for Payment of Bills Regular Agenda; Special Meeting for Payment of Bills Regular Agenda; Special Meeting for Payment of Bills Regular Agenda; Special Meeting for Payment of Bills Regular Agenda; Special Meeting for Payment of Bills Regular Agenda; Special Meeting for Payment of Bills Regular Agenda; Special Meeting for Payment of Bills Regular. Agenda; Special Meeting for Payment of Bills Regular Agenda; Special Meeting for Payment of Bills Regular Agenda; Special Meeting for Payment of Bills Regular RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 2026 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE WHEREAS, there are holidays of national, state or local significance; and WHEREAS, all eligible employees shall be entitled to time off with pay on holidays, in accordance with previously adopted personnel policies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro that the following schedule for the calendar year 2026 be approved: DATE: Thursday, January 1 Monday, January 19 Monday, February 16 Monday, May 25 Friday, July 3 Monday, September 7 Monday, October 12 Wednesday, November 11 Thursday, November 26 Friday, November 27 Thursday, December 24 Friday, December 25 Three (3) Floating Holidays to be taken upon approval by the Department Head. HOLIDAY: New Year’s Day observed Martin Luther King Day Presidents’ Day Memorial Day Independence Day (Observed) Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Observed Thanksgiving Day Day After Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Observed Christmas Day ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 5 R-26-03 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL MEDIA FOR LEGAL ADVERTISING BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that it hereby designates the Home News/Tribune, Trenton Times, Princeton Packet and/or township website, as the official media for legal advertising for 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Home News/Tribune, Trenton Times Princeton Packet and the township website are hereby designated to receive all notices of meetings as required under the open Public Meetings Act. R-26-04 RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TEMPORARY BUDGET - 2026 WHEREAS, NJSA 40A:4-19 provides that where any contract, commitment, or payments are to be made prior to the final adoption of the 2026 budget, temporary appropriations should be made for the purpose and amounts required in the manner and time therein provided; and WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is within the first thirty days of January, 2026; and WHEREAS, the total appropriations in the 2025 Township budget, exclusive of any appropriations made for interest and debt redemption charges, capital improvement fund and public assistance, is the sum of $31,974,601.77; and WHEREAS, twenty six point two five percent (26.25%) of the total appropriations in the 2025 Township budget, exclusive of any appropriations made for interest and debt redemption charges, capital improvement fund and public assistance in said 2025 budget is the sum of $8,393,332.76. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the list of appropriations which is attached hereto and made a part hereof be approved and that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer for his/her records: TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS — 2026 (SEE EXHIBIT “A” PAGE 1 OF 4 INCLUSIVE) R-26-05 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT OF PAYROLL WHEREAS, the Township of Plainsboro approves the payment of bills at the regularly scheduled Committee meetings; and WHEREAS, due to scheduling the Committee meetings may not coincide with the approved payroll dates; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Township of Plainsboro to provide payroll checks for all personnel at regular intervals; and WHEREAS, the following dates are approved payroll dates for the year 2026: ----- page break ----- Meeting Minutes Page | of Y Exhibit A - January 02, 2026 2026 TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL GOVERNMENT Administrative and Executive Salaries and Wages Township Committee $ 22,000.00 Township Administration $ 78,000.00 Township Clerk's Office $ 90,000.00 Human Resources $ 80,000.00 Purchasing $ 100.00 Other Expenses Township Committee $ 4,000.00 Township Administration, $ 3,000.00 Township Clerk's Office 3 4,000.00 Human Resources, $ 7,500.00 Purchasing $ 2,000.00 General Operations $ 55,000.00 Special Projects $ 35,000.00 Codification $ 2,000.00 Elections Other Expenses $ 1,000.00 Financial Administration Salaries and Wages $ 430,000.00 Other Expenses $ 80,000.00 Audit Other Expenses $ 20,000.00 Assessment of Taxes Salaries and Wages $ 50,000.00 Other Expenses: Maintenance of Tax Map $ 4,000.00 Miscellaneous $ 40,000.00 Collection of Taxes Salaries and Wages $ 40,000.00 Other Expenses $ 4,000.00 Legal Services Salaries and Wages $ - Other Expenses $ 75,000.00 Municipal Prosecutor Salaries and Wages $ - Engineering Services. Other Expenses $ 15,000.00 Public Buildings & Grounds Salaries and Wages $ 65,000.00 Other Expenses $ 105,000.00 Municipal Land Use: Planning Brd. Salaries and Wages $ 85,000.00 ----- page break ----- Meeting Minutes Page Ql of Exhibit A — January 02, 2026 2026 TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS Other Expenses $ 6,000.00 Zoning Board of Adjustment Other Expenses $ 1,500.00 Environmental Advisory Committee ' Other Expenses $ - Shade Tree Other Expenses $ 5,000.00 Conservation / Recycling Center Salaries and Wages $ 6,000.00 Other Expenses $ 10,000.00 Insurance Employee Group Insurance $ 1,700,000.00 Worker's Compensation $ 284,251.00 Liability Insurance $ 588,702.00 PUBLIC SAFETY Uniform Fire Safety Act: Fire Official Salaries and Wages $ 40,000.00 Other Expenses $ 1,800.00 Police Salaries and Wages " $ 1,500,000.00 Other Expenses $ 90,000.00 First Aid Organization Salaries and Wages $ 62,000.00 Other Expenses | $ 2,000.00 Emergency Management Services Other Expenses $ 2,000.00 PEOSA Public Safety: Other Expenses $ 4,000.00 Municipal Court Salaries and Wages $ 90,000.00 Other Expenses $ 6,000.00 Public Defender Salaries and Wages $ - STREETS AND ROADS Road Repairs and Maintenance Salaries and Wages ~ $ 100,000.00 Other Expenses $ 130,000.00 Street Lighting Other Expenses $ 60,000.00 SANITATION Garbage and Trash Removal ----- page break ----- Meeting Minutes Page 2 of Exhibit A —January 02, 2026 2026 TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS Other Expenses $ 7,500.00 HEALTH AND WELFARE Board of Health Other Expenses $ 16,000.00 Dog Regulation Other Expenses $ 5,000.00 Housing Inspections Salaries and Wages $ 65,000.00 Other Expenses $ 4,000.00 RECREATION AND EDUCATION Parks and Playgrounds Salaries and Wages $ 110,000.00 Other Expenses $ 25,000.00 Recreation Salaries and Wages ~ $ 490,000.00 Other Expenses: - Senior Citizen Programs $ 6,000.00 Miscellaneous $ 25,000.00 Celebration of Public Events Other Expenses $ 40,000.00 UTILITIES Bulk Purchases Electricity $ 60,000.00 Telephone $ 110,000.00 Water $ 15,000.00 Gas (Natural & Propane) 3 35,000.00 Sewerage $ 10,000.00 Gasoline / Diesel § 50,000.00 Community Services $ 40.00 UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE Construction Code Official Salaries and Wages $ 130,000.00 Other Expenses $ 10,000.00 Subcode Officials: Electrical Inspector Salaries and Wages $ 30,000.00 Fire Protection Official Salaries and Wages $ 27,000.00 Plumbing Inspector ----- page break ----- Meeting Minutes Page of Exhibit A - January 02, 2026 2026 TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS Salaries and Wages $ 28,000.00 UNCLASSIFIED Computer Services Salaries and Wages $ 100.00 Other Expenses $ 90,000.00 STATUTORY EXPENDITURES Social Security $ 250,000.00 State Unemployment Insurance $ 1,000.00 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan $ 2,500.00 FIRE DEPARTMENT Salaries and Wages $ 400,000.00 Other Expenses $ 75,000.00 Prior Year Bills $ - Hydrant Rental $ 76,000.00 TOTAL OPERATIONS WITHIN CAPS $ 7,642,993.00 EXCLUDED FROM CAPS Maintenance of Free Public Library $ 520,000.00 LOSAP - First Aid $ 10,000.00 TOTAL OPERATIONS EXCLUDED FROM CAPS $ 530,000.00 INTERLOCAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS County of Middlesex - Recycling $ 100,000.00 West Windsor Plainsboro Board of Education Class III Officers Salaries and Wages $ 100,000.00 Other Expenses $ 20,000.00 TOTAL INTERLOCAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS $ 220,000.00 TOTAL TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS $ 8,392,993.00 ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 6 1/02/26; 1/16/26; 1/30/26; 2/13/26; 2/27/26; 3/13/26; 3/27/26; 4/10/26; 4/24/26, 5/08/26; 5/22/26; 6/05/26; 6/19/26; 7/02/26; 7/17/26; 7/31/26; 8/14/26; 8/28/26; 9/11/26; 9/25/26; 10/09/26; 10/23/26; 11/06/26; 11/20/26; 12/04/26; 12/18/26, 12/31/26. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro, County of Middlesex, that the Chief Financial Officer is authorized to prepare and the Mayor, Administrator, CFO or Asst. CFO be authorized to sign the payroll checks for the above dates. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer will put the amount of such payroll on the Concurrent resolution which is submitted to the Committee on a monthly basis for approval. R-26-06 RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING 2026 DEBT SERVICE WHEREAS, NJSA 40A:4-19 provides authority for appropriating in a temporary resolution the permanent debt service requirements for the coming fiscal year providing that such resolution is not made earlier than December 20" of the year preceding the beginning of the fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is subsequent to December 20", 2025; and WHEREAS, principal and interest will be due on various dates from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, inclusive, on notes and bonds issued and outstanding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the following appropriations be made to cover the period from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 inclusive: . DEBT SERVICE — TOWNSHIP OF PLAINSBORO Payment of Bond Principal 2,627,000.00 Payment of Special Assessment Bond Principal 300,000.00 Interest on Bonds 130,895.00 Interest on Notes 571,200.00 3,629,095.00 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 3,629,095.00 R-26-07 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF IDLE FUNDS AND FUND TRANSFERS WHEREAS, it is desirable that idle funds of the Township of Plainsboro be invested in legal investment vehicles at all times, and WHEREAS, it is occasionally necessary to transfer funds for the purpose of meeting current Township expenses or for the purpose of effecting investments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that it does hereby authorize the Chief Financial Officer to request bids and to place orders for the investment of idle ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 7 funds solely in legally authorized investment vehicles, such investments to the investing institution, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above named Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to transfer funds by wire or draft solely for the following purposes and subject to all pertinent regulations: 1. To or from Township checking or savings accounts to other Township accounts. 2. To or from Township checking or savings accounts to or from accounts specified by banks or the State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund, Class New Jersey, NJ ARM, Provident Bank, BCB Community Bank, Bank of America, Bank of NY/Mellon, Chase Bank, Investors Bank, PNC Bank, Sun National Bank, TD Bank, The Bank of Princeton, Valley National Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Magyar Bank, Connect One Bank, or Santander Bank solely for the purpose of investing for the account of the Township of Plainsboro. R-26-08 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE FUNDS WHEREAS, The Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro has previously authorized change funds; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer recommends the following change funds: Tax Collector $300.00 Township Clerk $250.00 Code Enforcement Department $200.00 Police Records $ 50.00 Municipal Court $250.00 Recreation $200.00 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro hereby authorizes the continuance of existing funds (Tax Collector, Township Clerk, Code Enforcement Department, Police Records, Municipal Court and Recreation). R-26-09 RESOLUTION TO RE-ESTABLISH PETTY CASH FUNDS FOR 2026 WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro established Petty Cash Funds as follows: Police 03/13/78 $ 1,000.00 Administration 10/13/80 $ 750.00 ; and WHEREAS, the amounts have been refunded to the Township Finance Director/Treasurer prior to December 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, it is desirous of the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro to re-establish the above listed Petty Cash Funds for 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above listed Petty Cash Funds be re- established in the same amounts and under the same conditions; and ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer be authorized to issue checks in the same listed amounts. R-26-10 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES — 2026 RECREATION PROGRAMS BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro that fees for programs and activities offered through the Department of Recreation & Community Services be established as follows: SUMMER CAMP (per session) PRE AND POST CAMP SUMMER MINI CAMPS/ CLINICS TENNIS/GROUP LESSONS WORKSHOP/CLASSES BUS TRIPS SPECIAL EVENTS PERFORMING ARTS CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS SENIOR PROGRAMS NON RESIDENT ADDITIONAL FEE T-SHIRT SALES CLASS CHANGE FEE (per request) CANCELLATION FEE APPLICATION FEE (for financial assistance) LATE DOCUMENT FEE LATE PICK-UP $225-$350 {full day} $205-$325 {full day early payment discount} $135-$250 {half day} $115-$210 {half day early payment discount} $40- $700 $50 - $700 $30- $200 $2 - $250 {residents} $2 - $300 {non-residents} $2 - $175 {residents} $2 - $205 {non-residents} $2 - $75 $2 - $75 $2 - $25 {per class} $4 - $35 {per class} $6 - $45 {per class non-residents} $3 - $10 {per class} $2-$20 {plus total cost of class} $10 - $25 $5 - $30 $5 - $35 $25 $10 - $30 $15 {up to 15 minutes} $25 {16 —30 minutes} ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 9 $50 {30+ minutes} SUMMER PROGRAM REFUND REQUESTS: 30+ days 75% 15-29 days 50% 6-14 days 25% 0-5 days No Refund R-26-11 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX SALES WHEREAS, the governing body of the Township of Plainsboro, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, desires to collect all taxes, assessments, and other municipal charges that are now delinquent; and WHEREAS, the Tax Collector is directed to sell all municipal delinquencies through December 31, 2026 in a manner prescribed by N.J.S.A. 54-5-19, and as amended by Chapter 99, Public Laws of 1997. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro, that the Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to sell all municipal liens in accordance with New Jersey law, and as stated above, at a date and time which he selects. R-26-12 RESOLUTION SETTING INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR DELINQUENT TAXES UNDER N.J:S.A. 54:4-67 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 authorizes and permits a municipality to set penalties and rates of interest to be charged for non-payment of delinquent taxes and other municipal liens and charges; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 has been amended to allow for a 6% penalty on all amounts owed in excess of $10,000.00 at the end of the year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that: 1). The Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to charge 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency and 18% per annum on any sum in excess of $1,500.00. 2). The Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to charge the 6% year end penalty on delinquent taxes greater than $10,000.00. 3). Effective January 1, 2026 there shall be a ten calendar day grace period after the due date of each quarterly tax installment in which payments will not subject to interest charges. 4). Any tax payment not made in accordance with paragraph 3 of this resolution shall be charged interest from the due date. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the charges on account of delinquent properties as set forth herein remain in effect from year to year until such time as the Township Committee adopts a new resolution setting forth new or different rates. ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 10 R-26-13 RESOLUTION TO CANCEL TAX REFUNDS OR DELINQUENCIES UNDER TEN DOLLARS WHEREAS, pursuant to NJSA 40A:5-17.1, the governing body of a municipality may adopt a resolution authorizing a municipal employee chosen by the governing body to process, without further action on the part of the governing body, the cancellation of any property tax refund or delinquency of less than $10.00; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation that Mildred Ramos, Tax Collector, be designated to perform the above; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Tax Collector be authorized to process, without further action on the part of the governing body, the cancellation of any property tax refund or delinquency of less than $10.00. R-26-14 RESOLUTION TO FILE TAX APPEALS AND ROLLBACKS WHEREAS, The Governing Body of the Township of Plainsboro, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, has been informed by the Municipal Tax Assessor of the Township of Plainsboro that from time to time, the Assessor may be required to execute stipulations relative to assessment appeals, to make corrections in assessments on properties located in the Township of Plainsboro, and to file omitted assessments and roll-back tax complaints and appeals, all in the name of the Township of Plainsboro; and WHEREAS, The Middlesex County Board of Taxation requires a resolution of the Governing Body to authorize such actions by the Assessor; and WHEREAS, The Governing Body desires to grant such authority to the Assessor, subject to the conditions set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Governing Body of the Township of Plainsboro, in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The Municipal Assessor of the Township of Plainsboro be, and hereby is authorized, in the name of the Township of Plainsboro aforesaid, to: a. Execute stipulations related to assessment appeals; b. Make corrections on assessments on properties located in the Township of Plainsboro; b. File omitted assessments and roll-back tax complaints and appeals with Middlesex County Board of Taxation. 2. The authority herein granted shall expire on December 31, 2026, and it is conditioned upon the Municipal Assessor advising the Township Attomey or the Governing Body of all such actions taken by him and the reasons therefore. 3. A copy of this resolution duly certified to be a copy, thereof, shall be transmitted to the Municipal Assessor and the Middlesex County Board of Taxation. R-26-15 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PLAINSBORO, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 11 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO ROBERT DOLAN OF RMD ASSOCIATES, LLC, AND APPOINTMENT AS THE QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT (QPA) WHEREAS the Township of Plainsboro wishes to retain the services of Robert Dolan of RMD Associates, LLC, to provide Qualified Purchasing Agent Services per N.J.S.A.40A:11-6.1; and WHEREAS, the RMD Associates, LLC has proposed Qualified Purchasing Agent services for a total of $15,000 per year, in effect until March of 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Plainsboro, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. Hereby awards and authorizes the execution of an agreement with Robert Dolan of RMD Associates, LLC to provide Qualified Purchasing Agent services, 2. Robert Dolan, MAS, QPA #1742, is hereby appointed as the Qualified Purchasing Agent pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9, Br This contract is awarded under N.J.S.A.40A:11-6.1; and 4. The appropriate municipal officials are authorized to execute contractual and other documents to further these services. R-26-16 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PLAINSBORO, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE QUALIFIED PURCHASING AGENT TO RECEIVE CERTAIN BIDS IN ACCORD WITH N.J.A.C.5:34-5.1, E-PROCUREMENT WHEREAS, the Township of Plainsboro has appointed a Qualified Purchasing Agent per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9; and WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey in the Administrative Code has promulgated rules to allow for electronic receipt of bids with the rules at N.J.A.C. 5:34-1 et al. Seq.; and WHEREAS, Robert Dolan, QPA, has recommended the use of Bidnet Direct software as a quoted platform per N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1, which complies with all the tules as required by the New Jersey Administrative Rules; and WHEREAS, the electronic procurement platform is available to other officials as required to virtually observe bid openings transparently and provide for bids available for public inspection; and WHEREAS, the cost to the Township is zero cost. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Township of Plainsboro, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. Robert Dolan, QPA of RMD Associates, LLC, is hereby authorized to conduct bid openings and procurement in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-9 through E-Procurement in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:34-1 et. Seq., through Bidnet Direct at a zero cost to the Township. ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 12 R-26-17 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PLAINSBORO COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY GRANTING AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL OF CERTAIN PURCHASES THROUGH NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACTS AND/OR PURCHASING COOPERATIVES FOR 2026 WHEREAS, under the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and P.L.2011, c.139, the governing body may delegate the power to award purchases, contracts, and/or agreements through New Jersey State Contracts and/or Purchasing Cooperatives to which the Township of Plainsboro is a member; and WHEREAS, in the interest of streamlining Township operations and improving efficiency, the Mayor and Committee desire to authorize the Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) to approve purchases, contracts, and agreements through New Jersey State Contracts and/or Purchasing Cooperatives, subject to provisions and requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and P.L.2011, c.139 below the $53,000.00 threshold in individual purchases and the aggregate as defined by N.J.S.A.40A:11-2(19); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the goveming body of the Township of Plainsboro that the Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA), upon receipt of an identified need and direction from the Township, is hereby authorized to approve purchases, contracts, and/or agreements through New Jersey State Contracts and/or other duly authorized Purchasing Cooperatives to which the Township of Plainsboro is a member without further action from the governing body, provided that funds are available to cover the expenditure. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Purchase approvals made by the Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) by the adoption of this Resolution shall be subject to the provisions and requirements of the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. and that no amount of any contract shall be over the bid threshold in a single purchase or the aggregate without express individual resolutions authorizing such cooperative purchases by contract number. R-26-18 RESOLUTION PERMITTING THE AWARD OF WINDOW CONTRACTS UNDER THE NEW JERSEY ELECTION TRANSPARENCY ACT WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has allowed “Window” Contracts between Pay-to- Play and Qualified Purchasing Agent Bid Thresholds, Sections 11 and 12 of the Act amend N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 and 20.5, respectively, to clarify that the governing body of a municipality or county may delegate the authority to award a contract having an anticipated value over $17,500 but below the increased bid threshold (“window contract”) by the Qualified Purchasing Agent; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township of Plainsboro to allow the procurement without resolution for “window contract” procurement of fair and open and non-fair and open procurements; and WHEREAS, the Qualified Purchasing Agent is charged with adhering to the pay-to-play laws requiring disclosures and time frames of advertisement in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Township of Plainsboro, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that the Qualified Purchasing Agent is ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 13 authorized as per the “Election Transparency Act”.to allow the procurement without resolution for “window contract” procurement of fair and open and non-fair and open procurements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Qualified Purchasing Agent is charged with adhering to the pay-to-play laws requiring disclosures and time frames of advertisement in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5. R-26-19 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PLAINSBORO COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY ESTABLISHING THE BID THRESHOLD AT $53,000.00 WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2025, the Governor of the State of New Jersey has adjusted the bid threshold for awarding contracts under the Local Public Contracts Law. The change in the bid threshold allows municipalities with a Qualified Purchasing Agent to increase their bid threshold to $53,000; and WHEREAS N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3a permits an increase in the bid threshold if a Qualified Purchasing Agent is appointed as well as granted the authorization to negotiate and award such contracts below the bid threshold; and WHEREAS N.J.A.C. 5:34-5 et seq. establishes the criteria for qualifying as a Qualified Purchasing Agent; and WHEREAS Robert Dolan, of RMD Associates, LLC, was appointed the Township of Plainsboro Qualified Purchasing Agent by adopting Resolution #26- and possesses the qualifications and designation of Qualified Purchasing Agent as issued by the Director of Local Government Services per N.J.A. C. 5:34-5 et seq.; and WHEREAS the Township of Plainsboro desires to take advantage of the increased bid threshold. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the governing body of the Township of Plainsboro, in the County of Middlesex, in the State of New Jersey, establish its bid threshold to $53,000.00. R-26-20 RESOLUTION CONSTITUTING AN AGREEMENT WITH CERTAIN STATE CONTRACT VENDORS WHEREAS, the Township of Plainsboro as a contracting unit may, without advertising for bids, purchase any materials, supplies or equipment under any contract or contracts for such materials, supplies or equipment entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury pursuant to the provision of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro wishes to evidence agreements with State Contract Vendors through this Resolution and properly executed purchase orders, which Agreements shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current State Contract; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro wish to authorize the Purchasing Department to purchase those certain items from an approved New Jersey State Contract Vendor; and ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 14 WHEREAS, in individual circumstances for which purchases in dollar amounts in excess of the Township’s bid threshold are required, separate resolutions will be submitted to the Township Committee for approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro that this Resolution together with properly executed purchase orders shall constitute an agreement between the Township of Plainsboro and authorized State Contract Vendors subject to all conditions applicable to the current State Contract; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro hereby authorizes the Purchasing Department to purchase items from an approved New Jersey State Contract Vendor pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro that pursuant to the rules of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey no amount of this Contract shall be chargeable or certified, until such time as goods are ordered or otherwise called for prior to placing the order and a certification of available funds made by the Director of Finance upon receipt of a properly executed purchase order. The individual issuing the purchase order shall have the obligation of securing the necessary certification as to the availability of funds from the Director of Finance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the duration of this authorization shall be until December 31, 2026 or upon the expiration of the vendors State Contract, whichever event first occurs. R-26-21 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENGINEER TO SIGN TREATMENT WORKS APPROVAL PERMIT APPLICATION FORMS WHEREAS, there is a need for an individual to be designated to sign Department of Environmental Protection Treatment Works Approval Permit Application forms for sanitary sewer extension applications; and WHEREAS, this individual must ascertain that these extensions have first received Planning Board and/or other municipal board approvals. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro hereby appoints the Township Engineer to be the official designated to sign all Treatment Works Approval Permit Application forms for the year 2026. R-26-22 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER (PACO) WHEREAS, the Township of Plainsboro (Township) is a local government unit of the State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, all local government units are required to implement the Affirmative Action Rules, N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq., promulgated pursuant to P.L. 1975, C. 127; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Affirmative Action rules, each unit is to designate a person to serve as a Public Agency Compliance Officer (PACO); and ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 15 WHEREAS, the Township desires to comply with the State mandate with the appointment of Ehab Salama, Chief Financial Officer as the Township PACO. WHEREAS, the PACO is responsible for assuring that no public contract may be awarded nor any monies paid until the contractor has agreed to contract performance which complies with the State Affirmative Action Office; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey, as follows: 1. The Township hereby appoints Ehab Salama to act as liaison to the Affirmative Action Office of New Jersey. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded by the Township Clerk to: New Jersey Department of Treasury Division of Purchase and Property Contract Compliance Audit Unit EEO Monitoring Program PO Box 206 Trenton, NJ 08625-0206 This Resolution will take effect immediately. R-26-23 RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE 2026 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF PLAINSBORO WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey Office of Emergency Management requires each municipality to appoint an “Emergency Management Coordinator” pursuant to N.J.S.A. App.A:9-40.1 and Directive NJOEM-7 issued by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management on April 20, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator (“Coordinator”) for the Township shall serve a term of three years as required by statute and is appointed by the Township Committee; and WHEREAS, the Emergency Management Council members, composed of not more than 15 members are appointed by the Township Committee in accordance with N.J.S.A. App. A:9- 41; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, hereby adopts the following: 1. That Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police Eamon Blanchard continues his current appointment as the Emergency Management Coordinator for a three-year term that runs from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. 2. That the individuals set forth on Schedule A, attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby named to the Emergency Management Council for the Township of Plainsboro for a term of one year, commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026. ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 16 (SEE EXHIBIT “B” PAGE 1 OF 1 INCLUSIVE) VOTE: YATES, YES; BANDER, YES; CANTU, YES; LEWIS, YES; NABI, YES. It was MOVED by YATES and seconded by BANDER that the following Resolution be approved: R-26-24 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 8, Laws of 1982, the Township of Plainsboro is required to adopt a Cash Management Plan, including the designation of depository or depositories. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Committee of the Township of Plainsboro, a municipal corporation of the County of Middlesex, in the State of New Jersey that Provident Bank is hereby designated as the official depository of Township funds; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no withdrawal be made from any account in a depository except as authorized by statute or resolution of the Mayor and Committee; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following accounts, together with the person or persons authorized to make withdrawals from said accounts are hereby authorized to be maintained: ACCOUNT NAME SIGNATURE PROVIDENT BANK Current Mayor, Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, Asst. Chief Financial Officer (Any 2 of 4) Capital Same as above Animal Control Same as above © Trust Same as above Special Revenue Public Assistance Trust Fund I Performance Bond Inspection Fee Developer’s Escrow Open Space Trust Fund Preserve Environmental Education Center Trust Fund Assessment Trust Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above ----- page break ----- Edmund Yates Eamon Blanchard Richard Wolak Matthew Collins Kimberly Mount Anthony Cancro Neil Lewis Darby O’Brien Martin McElrath Brian Miller Martin McElrath Lester Jones Eamon Blanchard Neil Blitz Robert Lebrun Greg Mayers Robert Lebrun Ken Mitchell Lenny Celluro Lenny Celluro Nicholas Izzo Derek Ziegler Michael Krol Meeting Minutes Page | of | Exhibit B ~ January 02, 2026 SCHEDULE A Members of the Emergency Management Council Mayor Emergency Management Coordinator *1/1/2025-12/31/2027 Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Warning Communications Coordinator Public Information Coordinator Emergency Management Council Public Liaison Deputy Public Information Coordinator Evacuation Coordinator Damage Assessment Coordinator Shelter Coordinator Public Health Police Coordinator Public Works Coordinator Fire Coordinator Resource Management Coordinator Hazardous Material Response Coordinator Emergency Medical Services Coordinator Reception and Care Coordinator Social Services Coordinator American Red Cross Coordinator Central Jersey Princeton University Information and Technology Annex Coordinator ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 Housing Trust Public Defender Trust Unemployment Trust Veteran’s Memorial Trust Public Assistance Petty Cash I Payroll Middlesex County Election Municipal Court Cranbury Court Municipal Court Bail Cranbury Court Bail Tax Collector Trust Account PNC BANK: Rescue Billing Account THE BANK OF PRINCETON: Capital Account Current Account 17 Same as above Same as above Same as above Same as above Mayor, Administrator, Chief Financial Officer or Asst. Chief Financial Officer Mayor, Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, or Asst. Chief Financial Officer Township Clerk or Dep. Township Clerk Municipal Judge or Court Administrator Same as above Same as above Same as above Administrator Tax Collector Chief Financial Officer Asst. Chief Financial Officer (Any 2 of 4) Mayor, Administrator, Chief Financial Officer Asst. Chief Financial Officer (Any 2 of 4) Administrator, Chief Financial Officer or Asst. Chief Financial Officer Administrator, Chief Financial Officer or Asst. Chief Financial Officer ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 18 BCB: Capital Account Administrator, Chief Financial Officer or Asst. Chief Financial Officer BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds of the Township shall be invested in interest bearing accounts. The Chief Financial Officer shall see that minimum funds shall be maintained in any non-interest bearing account in such amounts as shall be deemed necessary to provide the orderly transition of business by the Township and to take advantage of any services provided to the Township by the depository through maintenance of minimum balances in said accounts where the Chief Financial Officer deems it in the best interest of the Township to do so. All other monies shall be invested in interest bearing accounts, in investments in which municipal funds may lawfully be invested, in the State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund or Class New Jersey offered through MBIA, or New Jersey Asset and Rebate Management Program (NJARM), or Provident Bank, Santander Bank, BCB Community Bank, Bank of America, Bank of NY/Mellon, Chase Bank, Investors Bank, PNC Bank, Sun National bank, TD Bank, The Bank of Princeton, Valley National Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Magyar Bank, Connect One Bank, or in U.S. Treasury Securities in such amounts and at such times, from time to time, as the Chief Financial Officer shall deem in the best interest of the Township. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, the Township Administrator, the Chief Financial Officer, and the Asst. Chief Financial Officer are authorized to authorize wire transfer of funds or drafts without limit provided that one of the four parties named shall be required in order to effectuate such drafts or wire transfers; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following institutions are hereby designated as depositories for funds for the Township to the extent permitted by law: Provident Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, PNC Bank, NA, Bank of America, Sun National Bank, Santander Bank, Bank of NY/Mellon, TD Bank, Investors Bank, Chase Bank, The Bank of Princeton, Valley National Bank, Magyar Bank, Connect One Bank, and BCB Community Bank shall be the depository on existing and/or new capital/trust accounts, subject to statutory limitation and cash performance guarantee. VOTE: YATES, YES; BANDER, YES; CANTU, YES; LEWIS, YES; NABI, YES. It was MOVED by NABI and seconded by LEWIS that the following Resolution be approved: R-26-25 APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND/OR FEES FOR 2026 IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 ET SEQ WHEREAS, there exists the need to hire professional service consultants to augment township staff; and WHEREAS, proposals were solicited and accepted through a “fair and open” process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the funds are available for these purposes; and ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 , 19 WHEREAS, the Local Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "Professional Services" and "Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services" without competitive bids must be publicly advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the following contract agreements hereby be approved for 2026: Affordable Housing Administrator Plainsboro Non-Profit Housing Corp. Appraisal Consultant Sterling DiSanto & Associates Bond Counsel McManimon Scotland Baumann Financial Consultant: Acacia Financial Group, Inc. Township Auditor: PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP Annual Township Audit Annual Financial Statement Annual Debt Statement Annual Township Budget Tax Appeal Counsel DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC (Martin Allen) Township Prosecutor Kelso & Burgess Alternate Township Prosecutor Kelso & Burgess Risk Management Consultant North American Insurance $30,750/year $200/hour $155/hour-$225/hour Bond sale min. fee $4,500 + $1.00 per $1,000 to $15 mil $ .75 per $1,000 over $15 mil Bond ordinance $600 Note sale min fee $2,500 $ .50 per $1,000 to $15 mil $ .40 per $1,000 over $15 mil $150/hr + expenses Bonds $.65 per $1,000 min $12,500, cap of $15,000 Note sales - $5,000 Official statement - $2,000 Annual Disclosure filing - $750 $41,000 $ 5,200 $ 1,700 $ 5,200 $200/hour $75,000/year $750 per session up to 24 sessions Standard Commission payable by the Joint Insurance Fund ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 20 Township Attorney Parker McCay $200/hour Labor Counsel Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC $184/hour Redevelopment Counsel McManimon Scotland Baumann $225/hour - Township $395/hour - escrow Municipal Public Defender Robert M. Schwartz $50,222.47 annual fee $400 Special Court Session Township Engineer CME Associates Program Manager $184/hour Project Manager $183/hour Senior Professional Engineer/Project Leader $182/hour Professional Engineer $179/hour Associate Professional Engineer $175/hour Project Engineer/Senior Designer II $155/hour Engineer/Senior Designer $145/hour Associate Engineer/Designer $132/hour Professional Surveyor $177/hour Survey Manager $159/hour Party Chief $132/hour Survey Technician $102/hour Chief Construction Manager $152/hour Construction Manager $122/hour Senior Construction Technician $105/hour Construction Technician $95/hour Associate Construction Technician $87/hour Support Staff $99/hour Professional Landscape Architect $177/hour Landscape Architect $161/hour Associate Landscape Architect $126/hour Principal Planner $187/hour Professional Planner $185/hour Senior Planner $150/hour Planner $128/hour Hourly Rate Schedule does not include expenses BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above referenced rates were established in accordance with the proposals submitted to the Qualified Purchasing Agent on December 3, 2025, and December 17, 2025. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above agreements be approved and that the Mayor and Township Clerk are authorized to sign said agreements. (SEE EXHIBIT “C” PAGE 1 OF 4 INCLUSIVE) ----- page break ----- 2026 Professional Services/Consultation Compensation Comparison December 17, 2025 Attachment A Consultant 2025 Approved Compensation 2026 Requested Compensation 2026 Approved.Compensation Affordable Housing Administrator (Plainsboro Non-Profit Housing Corporation) $72 per hour - $30,750 per year $72 per hour - $30,750 per year Approved as requested — no change in rate from 2025 Appraisal Consultant (Sterling DiSanto & Associates) $200 per hour $200 per hour Approved as requested — no change in rate from 2025 Bond Counsel (McManimon, Scotland & Baumann) $155 per hour - legal assistants $225 per hour - attorneys Bond sale min fee $4,500+ $1.00 per $1,000 to $15mil §.75 per $1,000 over $15 mil Bond Ordinance $600 Note Sale min fee $2,500 $.50 per $1,000 to $15 mil $.40 per $1,000 over $15 mil $155 per hour - legal assistants $225 per hour - attorneys Bond sale min fee $4,500+ $1.00 per $1,000 to $15mil $.75 per $1,000 over $15 mil Bond Ordinance $600 Note Sale min fee $2,500 $.50 per $1,000 to $15 mil $.40 per $1,000 over $15 mil Approved as requested — no change in rate from 2025 Financial Consultant (Acacia Financial Group, Inc.) $150 per hour plus expenses Bonds $.65 per $1,000, min $12,500 cap of $15,000 Note sales - $5,000° Official Statement - $2,000 Annual Disclosure-$750 Blended rate of $150/hr Bonds $.65 per $1,000, min $12,500 cap of $15,000 Note sales - $5,000 Official Statement - $2,000 Annual Disclosure-$750 Approved as requested — no change in rate from 2025 Tax Appeal Counsel (DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum) $200 per hour — Partners $175 per hour - Associates $200 per hour — Partners $175per hour - Associates Approved as requested — no change in rate from 2025 obeg ‘20 Arenuef— 9 yrqryxy jo | soynut Sunssyy nent ----- page break ----- Attachment A Consultant 2025 Approved Compensation *'2026 Requested Compensation 2026 Approved Compensation Township Prosecutor (Kelso & $75,000 per year $75,000 per year Approved as requested — no Burgess) change in rate from 2025 Alternate Township Prosecutor $1,000 per session up to 12 $1,000 per session up to 12 (Kelso & Burgess) sessions or $750 per session up to 16 sessions — if preferred sessions or $750 per session up to 24 sessions — if preferred Approved as requested Risk Management Consultant (NAIM) Accepts standard commission payable by JIF Accepts standard commission payable by JIF Approved as requested — no change in rate from 2025 Township Attorney (Parker McCay) $190 per hour $220 per hour Recommending $200 per hour, reflecting an approximate 5% increase (rounded) Labor Counsel (Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC) $175 per hour $185 per hour ~ attorneys $100 per hr-paralegals/law clerks Recommending $184 per hour, reflecting an approximate 5% increase (rounded) Redevelopment Counsel (McManimon Scotland Baumann) $225 per hour-Township matters $395 per hour — Escrow matters $225 per hour-Township matters $395 per hour — Escrow matters Approved as requested — no change in rate from 2025 Township Auditor (PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP} Audit - $40,175; AFS - $5,100; ADS - $1,630; Budget - $5,100 Audit - $41,000; AFS - $5,200; ADS - $1,700; Budget - $5,200 Approved as requested, reflecting an increase of between 2% and 4% across all disciplines Municipal Public Defender (Schwartz Law Group, LLC} Requested increase commensurate with other employees to $49,237.72 Requesting increase of 2% above 2025 rate Approved as requested for 2% increase to $50,222.47 per year plus $400 for special sessions Alternate Public Defender No response received-recirculating No response received (2™ attempt) No response received (2"? attempt) Township Engineer (CME Associates) Varies by position 5% (rounded) across all titles See fee schedule for details oBeg Sunes Sonu 9202 ‘20 Arenuef— 9 yrqryxy he GC ----- page break ----- Meeting Minutes Page of 4 Exhibit C —Jantiary 02, 2026 Attachment B 2026 Responses to Request for Professional Services Affordable Housing Administrator e Plainsboro Non-Profit Housing Corporation e Parker McCay PA : Appraisal Consultant e Sterling DiSanto & Associates e BRB Valuation & Consulting Bond Counsel e McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC e Parker McCay PA Financial Consultant e Acacia Financial Group, Inc. Phoenix Advisors Neals M&A Consulting LLC FSL Public Finance LLC NW Financial Group LLC Township Auditor e PKF O’Connor Davies Tax Appeal Counsel e DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer & Flaum, PC Township Prosecutor e Kelso & Burgess Alternate Prosecutor e Kelso & Burgess Risk Management Consultant 2 NAIM Township Attorney e Parker McCay PA e Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC ----- page break ----- Labor Counsel © Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC Redevelopment Counsel e MecManimon Scotland Baumann Township Auditor No response received Municipal Public Defender e Schwartz Law Group, LLC Alternate Public Defender No response received Township Engineer e CME Associates Meeting Minutes Page 4{ of Y Exhibit C — January 02, 2026 Attachment B ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 21 VOTE: YATES, YES; BANDER, YES; CANTU, YES; LEWIS, YES; NABI, YES. It was MOVED by BANDER and seconded by CANTU that the following Resolution be approved: R-26-26 APPOINTMENT OF RATE SCHEDULE FOR 2026 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 ET SEQ WHEREAS, there exists the need to hire professional service consultants to augment township staff and various boards; and WHEREAS, proposals were solicited and accepted through a “fair and open” process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the funds are available for these purposes; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the following rate schedule is hereby approved for 2026, pending appointment by the appropriate Board(s): Planning Board Attorney and Zoning Board Attorney: _Mason, Griffin & Pierson, P.C. $195.00/hour-general $100.00/hour-paralegals Alternate Planning Board Attorney and Alternate Zoning Board Attorney Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC $184.00/hour-all attorneys Planning Board Planner, Planning Board Engineer, Zoning Board Planner and Zoning Board Engineer: CME Associates Program Manager $184/hour Project Manager $183/hour Senior Professional Engineer/Project Leader $182/hour Professional Engineer $179/hour Associate Professional Engineer $175/hour Project Engineer/Senior Designer II $155/hour Engineer/Senior Designer $145/hour Associate Engineer/Designer $132/hour Professional Surveyor $177/hour Survey Manager $159/hour Party Chief $132/hour Survey Technician $102/hour Chief Construction Manager $152/hour Construction Manager $122/hour Senior Construction Technician $105/hour Construction Technician $95/hour Associate Construction Technician $87/hour Support Staff $99/hour Professional Landscape Architect $177/hour ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 22 Landscape Architect $161/hour Associate Landscape Architect $126/hour Principal Planner $187/hour Professional Planner $185/hour Senior Planner $150/hour Planner $128/hour Hourly Rate Schedule does not include expenses BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-referenced rates were established in accordance with the proposals submitted to the Qualified Purchasing Agent on December 2, 2025, and December 17, 2025. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above rates be approved pending appointment of consultants by the appropriate Board. (SEE EXHIBIT “D” PAGE 1 OF 2 INCLUSIVE) VOTE: YATES, YES; BANDER, YES; CANTU, YES; LEWIS, YES; NABI, YES. It was MOVED by YATES and seconded by LEWIS that the following Resolution be approved: R-26-27 RESOLUTION EXTENDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONSULTANT WHEREAS, the Township of Plainsboro has a need to acquire the services of an affordable housing and planning consultant without a "fair and open process" as defined by P.L. 2004, c.19, the "Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law"; and WHEREAS, Leon S. Avakian, Inc./Jennifer C. Beahm PP/AICP submitted a proposal dated January 31, 2025, offering to provide affordable housing and planning consulting services not to exceed $17,500.00, as defined by Resolution #25-64; and WHEREAS, Leon S. Avakian, Inc. has completed and filed with the Township of Plainsboro a Campaign Contributions Affidavit as required by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.2 et seq. certifying that Leon S. Avakian, Inc. has not made any prohibited contributions to a candidate committee or municipal committee representing the elected officials of the Township of Plainsboro; and WHEREAS, the completion of the project will extend beyond December 31, 2025, and the Township will extend the appointment at its discretion until the project is complete, as allowable under N.J.S.A 40A:11:15; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., authorizes the award of this contract without public bidding on the basis that this a professional service; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funds are available for this purpose. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro as follows: ----- page break ----- Attachment A 2026 Professional Services/Consultation Compensation Comparison December 17, 2025 Consultant 2025 Approved Compensation |: 2026.Requested Compensation | 2026 Approved Compensation Planning Board Attorney (Mason, Griffin & Pierson) $185 per hour general counsel $215 per hour — all attorneys Recommending $195 per hour, and $200 per hour for litigation $110 per hour - paralegals reflecting an approximate 5% increase Alternate Planning Board Attorney (Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri $175 per hour — all attorneys $185 per hour — attorneys Recommending $184 per hour, Jacobs, LLC ) $100 per hr-paralegals/law clerks reflecting an approximate 5% increase Planning Board Planner (CME N/A Varies by position Associates) Planning Board Engineer (CME Varies by position 5% (rounded) across all titles See fee schedule for details Associates) Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney (Mason, Griffin & Pierson) N/A $215 per hour —all attorneys $110 per hour - paralegals Recommending $195 per hour, reflecting an approximate 5% increase Alternate Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney (Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC} $175 per hour — all attorneys $185 per hour — attorneys $100 per hr-paralegals/law clerks Recommending $184 per hour, reflecting an approximate 5% increase Zoning Board of Adjustment Planner (CME Associates) N/A Varies by position See fee schedule for details Zoning Board Engineer (CME Assaciates} Varies by position 5% (rounded) across all titles See fee schedule for details ebeg Buysse Cre | soynUTyAl 9202 ‘zo Arenue[— q yIqTYxXg ----- page break ----- Meeting Minutes Page ED) of be Exhibit D — January 02, 2026 Attachment B 2026 Responses to Request for Professional Services-Planning and Zoning Planning Board Attorney e Mason, Griffin & Pierson, P.C. Alternate Planning Board Attorney e Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC Planning Board Planner e CME Associates Planning Board Engineer e CME Associates Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney e Mason, Griffin & Pierson, P.C. e Weiner & Weiner, P.C. Alternate Zoning Board Attorney e Cleary Glacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC Zoning Board of Adjustment Planner e CME Associates Zoning Board of Adjustment Engineer e CME Associates ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 23 1. The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an extending agreement with Leon S. Avakian, Inc./Jennifer C. Beahm PP/AICP for affordable housing and planning consulting services in accordance with the contract that was in an amount not to exceed $17,500.00 based on the Contractor’s proposal of January 31, 2025 and the revised rate sheet dated February 4, 2025, until project completion as allowable under N.J.S.A 40A:11-15. 2. A copy of this Resolution, the Certification of Contract Value, the Campaign Contributions Affidavit, and the executed Agreement shall be placed on file in the office of the Township Clerk. (SEE EXHIBIT “E” PAGE 1 OF 1 INCLUSIVE) VOTE: YATES, YES; BANDER, YES; CANTU, YES; LEWIS, YES; NABI, YES. It was MOVED by LEWIS and seconded by BANDER that the following Resolution be approved: R-26-28 RESOLUTION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES —ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS the Township of Plainsboro needs to acquire the services of a consultant for its new Home Improvement Program as part of the State Affordable Housing obligation without a "fair and open process" as defined by P.L. 2004, c.19, the "Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law", and WHEREAS Community Grants, Planning and Housing (CGP&H) has submitted a proposal offering to provide Administrative Agent services for $40,900 for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; and WHEREAS the Qualified Purchasing Agent has determined and certified in writing that the value of the acquisition throughout the contract is anticipated not to exceed $40,900; and WHEREAS CGP&H has completed and filed with the Township of Plainsboro a Campaign Contributions Affidavit as required by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.2 et seq. certifying that CGP&H has not made any prohibited contributions to a candidate committee or municipal committee representing the elected officials of the Township of Plainsboro; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11 et seq., authorizes the award of this contract without public bidding on the basis that this is a professional service; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funds are available. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro as follows: 1. The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with CGP&H for Administrative Agent services related to the Township’s new Home Improvement Program, with the amount not to exceed $40,900 for a term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. ----- page break ----- Meeting Minutes Page | of Exhibit E — January 02, 2026 EXHIBIT C Political Contribution Disclosure. This Agreement has been awarded to CGP&H based on the merits and abilities of CGP&H to provide the goods or services as described herein. This Agreement was not awarded through a "fair and open process" as that phrase is defined in N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.7. As such, CGP&H hereby certifies that CGP&H (including persons and other business entities having an interest in CGP&H , as defined by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.7) has neither made a contribution, that is reportable pursuant to the Election Law Enforcement Commission pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1 et seq. (i.e., in excess of $300.00), in the one (1) year period preceding the award of this Agreement that would, pursuant to P.L. 2004, c.19, affect its eligibility to perform this Agreement, nor will it make a reportable contribution during the term of this Agreement to any municipal committee of a political party if a member of that political party is serving in an elective public office of the Township of Plainsboro when the Agreement is awarded, or to any candidate committee of any person serving in an elective public office of the Township of Plainsboro when the Agreement is awarded. ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 24 2. A copy of this Resolution, the Certification of Contract Value, the Campaign Contributions Affidavit, and the executed Agreement shall be placed on file in the office of the Township Clerk. 3. A notice of this award shall be published in the official newspaper as required by law. (SEE EXHIBIT “F” PAGE 1 OF 1 INCLUSIVE) VOTE: YATES, YES; BANDER, YES; CANTU, YES; LEWIS, YES; NABI, YES. It was MOVED by NABI and seconded by BANDER that the following Resolution be approved: R-26-29 RESOLUTION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES WHEREAS, the Township of Plainsboro has a need to acquire the services of occupational health services without a “fair and open process” as defined by P.L. 2004, .19, the “Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law”; and WHEREAS, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center has submitted a proposal, offering to provide occupational health services at rates stated on Exhibit A, for the term of January 1, 2026 thru December 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center has completed and filed with the Township of Plainsboro a Campaign Contributions Affidavit as required by N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.2 et seq. certifying that Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center has not made any prohibited contributions to a candidate committee or municipal committee representing the elected officials of the Township of Plainsboro; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., authorizes the award of this contract without public bidding on the basis that this a professional service; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funds are available for this purpose. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Plainsboro as follows: 1. The Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center for occupational health services at rates stated on Exhibit A and a term of January 1, 2026 thru December 31, 2026. 2. A copy of this Resolution, the Certification of Contract Value, the Campaign Contributions Affidavit, and the executed Agreement shall be placed on file in the office of the Township Clerk. 3. A notice of this award shall be published in the official newspaper as required by law. (SEE EXHIBIT “G” PAGE 1 OF 1 INCLUSIVE) ----- page break ----- Meeting Minutes Page | of Exhibit F - January 02, 2026 EXHIBIT C J Political Contribution Disclosure. This Agreement has been awarded to CGP&H based on the merits and abilities of CGP&H to provide the goods or services as described herein. This Agreement was not awarded through a "fair and open process" as that phrase is defined in N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.7. As such, CGP&H hereby certifies that CGP&H (including persons and other business entities having an interest in CGP&H , as defined by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.7) has neither made a contribution, that is reportable pursuant to the Election Law Enforcement Commission pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1 et seq. (ie., in excess of $300.00), in the one (1) year period preceding the award of this Agreement that would, pursuant to P.L. 2004, c.19, affect its eligibility to perform this Agreement, nor will it make a reportable contribution during the term of this Agreement to any municipal committee of a political party if a member of that political party is serving in an elective public office of the Township of Plainsboro when the Agreement is awarded, or to any candidate committee of any person serving in an elective public office of the Township of Plainsboro when the Agreement is awarded. - ----- page break ----- Meeting Minutes Page | of | EXHIBIECE Pit S — January 02, 2026 Political Contribution Disclosure. This Agreement has been awarded to CONTRACTOR based on the merits and abilities of CONTRACTOR to provide the goods or services as described herein. This Agreement was not awarded through a “fair and open process” as that phrase is defined in N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.7. As such, CONTRACTOR hereby certifies that CONTRACTOR (including persons and other business entities having an interest in CONTRACTOR, as defined by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.7) has neither made a contribution, that is reportable pursuant to the Election Law Enforcement Commission pursuant to N.IS.A. 19:44A-1 et seq. (i-e., in excess of $300.00), in the one (1) year period preceding the award of this Agreement that would, pursuant to P.L. 2004, c.19, affect its eligibility to perform this Agreement, nor will it make a reportable contribution during the term of this Agreement to any municipal committee of a political party ifa member of that political party is serving in an elective public office of the Township of Plainsboro when the Agreement is awarded, or to any candidate committee of any person serving in an elective public office of the Township of Plainsboro when the Agreement is awarded. ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 VOTE: YATES, YES; BANDER, YES; CANTU, YES; LEWIS, YES; NABI, YES. Mayor Yates made the following appointments: Committee/Board Anthony Cancro HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL: Joseph Breyta (Police Rep) Pamela Rivers Sohan Alluri (Teen) Siddhant Upadhyay (Teen) LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Appointed Mayor David Drebelbis E. Karen Kennedy Vacant (School Rep) PLANNING BOARD: Class I (Mayor) Appointed Mayor Class II (Official Rep) Cary Spiegel committee appointments and nominees be approved: Committee/Board CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Nuran Nabi (Township Committee Liaison) Anthony Cancro (Township Administrator) Vacant Len Celluro ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Randall Brett Vacant Vacant Kerri Leigh Nagrod PLANNING BOARD: Class Ill (Twp. Committee Official Rep.) David Bander Sanjana Raturi Reeta Sharma (Alt. 1) SHADE TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Janice Fishbein Term COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE: lyr. 3 yr. 1 yr. lyr. 1 yr. lyr. 5 yr. 5 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. It was MOVED by BANDER and seconded by NABI that the entire slate of board & Term 1 yr. 1 yr. 3 yr. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE: lyr. zp ZEEE £858 M M By TC TC TC TC TC TC TC TC TC TC TC TC Expires 12/31/26 12/31/28 12/31/26 12/31/26 12/31/26 12/31/26 12/31/27 12/31/30 12/31/26 12/31/26 12/31/26 Expires 12/31/26 12/31/26 12/31/28 12/31/26 12/31/28 12/31/28 12/31/27 12/31/26 12/31/26 12/31/29 12/31/27 12/31/28 25 ----- page break ----- January 2, 2026 26 Vacant 3 yr. TC 12/31/28 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Ian Henderson 4 yr. TC = 12/31/28 Barabara Schiff Kennen 4 yr. TC = 12/31/29 Vacant (Alt. 1) 2 yr. TC 12/31/27 Vacant (Alt. 2) 2 yr. TC = 12/31/26 VOTE: YATES, YES; BANDER, YES; CANTU, YES; LEWIS, YES; NABI, YES. The Mayor opened the meeting for comments from the public. There being no comments, it was moved by LEWIS and seconded by YATES that the public comment portion of the meeting be closed. VOTE: YATES, YES; BANDER, YES; CANTU, YES; LEWIS, YES; NABI, YES. There being no further business, it was MOVED by BANDER and seconded by YATES that the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. VOTE: YATES, YES; BANDER, YES; CANTU, YES; LEWIS, YES; NABI, YES. Carol J. Torres, Assistant Administrator/Clerk ----- page break -----