January 22, 2013

1 Public Meeting – January 22, 2013 The Township Council of the Township of West Orange met in the Council Chambers, 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey at 7:00 P.M. Karen J. Carnevale, Municipal Clerk, read the following statement: This is to inform the general public that this meeting is being held in compliance with Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Public Law, 1975. A notice of this meeting was mailed to the Star Ledger and the West Orange Chronicle on November 29, 2012. Roll Call: Present: Councilman Guarino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman McCartney, Councilwoman Spango and Council President Cirilo Absent: None The Township Council identified and presented for unanimous consent, Item 5 (Minutes), Item 6 (Communication), Item 7 (Report) and Item 9 (Certain Resolutions). On motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Councilman Krakoviak, the Consent Agenda was implemented. All members voting “Aye”. Public Comment The Council President asked if there was anyone who wished to make a statement at this time. Gerry Gurland, Historic Preservation Commission Earl Turner, Mt. Pleasant Avenue, West Orange Cynthia Hadley Bailey, West Orange African Heritage Organization Rosary Morelli, Ralph Road, West Orange John Schmidt, 27 Glen, Llewellyn Park, West Orange Pompeo Cirelli, 342 Northfield Avenue, West Orange Mark Meyerowitz, 19 Howell Drive, West Orange Anthony Pugliesi, Public Information Officer, Essex County Christine Bosco, 4 Masson Place, West Orange

2 There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public hearing was closed. Minutes The Public Minutes of December 18, 2012 and January 8, 2013 were approved as submitted. Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids Correspondence from Council President Cirilo on behalf of the members of the Township Council regarding the appointment of Joanne DiCataldo to the Rent Leveling Board effective January 1, 2013 and continuing through December 31, 2014. Report The Municipal Judge’s Report for the Month of December, 2012 was received and placed on file. Resolutions The following resolutions were adopted: Resolution #8-13 Resolution Authorizing a Discharge of Mortgage, 131 Franklin Avenue, West Orange, NJ Resolution #9-13 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Rebate Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Pursuant to Final Judgment by the Essex County Board of Taxation Resolution #11-13 Resolution Authorizing a Net Decrease of $14,042.15 from the Original Contract Amount of the Project “Mayfair District Sanitary Sewer Improvements Contract No. 3A, a 2.25% Decrease Resolution #12-13 Resolution Authorizing a Contract with SOR Consulting Engineering, Inc. , 98 Sand Park Road, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 in the Amount of $4,900.00 for the Investigation of Soil at Four Light Pole Locations at W.O.H.S. Football Field & Track Resolution #17-13 Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Raffle Licenses

3 Ordinances on Second and Final Reading – None Ordinances on First Reading – None Resolution #10-13 Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Garden State Municipal JIF Risk Management Counsultant’s Agreement for the Period of (1) year beginning January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilman Guarino, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. Councilman Guarino, Councilwoman McCartney, Councilwoman Spango and Council President Cirilo voting “Aye”. Councilman Krakoviak voting “Nay”. Resolution #13-13 Resolution Authorizing the Township of West Orange to Enter into Three (3) Interlocal Services Agreements With the Board of Education In Connection with the Improvements to the West Orange High School Athletic Complex Following discussion and on motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. Councilman Guarino, Councilwoman McCartney, Councilwoman Spango and Council President Cirilo voting “Aye”. Councilman Krakoviak voting “Nay”. Resolution #14-13 Resolution Authorizing the Hiring of Edwin R. Matthews, Esq., Bourne, Noll & Kenyon, Summit, NJ to Conduct an Investigation on Behalf of the Township with Regard to GTBM in the Amount of $150 Per Hour Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilman Guarino, the above mentioned resolution, as amended, was adopted. Councilman Guarino, Councilwoman McCartney, Councilwoman Spango and Council President Cirilo voting “Aye”. Councilman Krakoviak voting “Nay”. Resolution #15-13 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session to Discuss Potential Litigation

4 Following discussion and on motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. All members voting “Aye”. Resolution #16-13 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Bourne, Noll & Kenyan, Summit, NJ for Non-Commercial Real Estate Tax Appeal Services for a Flat Fee of $2,750 Per Month for One (1) Year Totaling $33,000 Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Councilwoman Spango, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. Councilman Guarino, Councilwoman McCartney, Councilwoman Spango and Council President Cirilo voting “Aye”. Councilman Krakoviak voting “Nay”. Resolution #18-13 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Contract for the Re-Construction of the Wading Pool Ginny Duenkel Pool/Colgate Field Deputy Director William Kehoe, Department of Recreation, commented on the above resolution and responded to questions from Council. Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Councilman Guarino, the abovementioned resolution was adopted. Councilman Guarino, Councilwoman McCartney and Councilwoman Spango voting “Aye”. Councilman Krakovkiak and Council President Cirilo voting “Nay”. Resolution #19-13 Resolution In Support of Essex County’s Proposal to Improve the Fields in the Turtle Back Rock Area Anthony Pugliesi, Public Information Officer, Essex County commented on the above resolution and responded to questions from Council. Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. All members voting “Aye”.

5 On motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman Spango, the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 P.M. All members voting “Aye”. KAREN J. CARNEVALE, MUNICIPAL CLERK VICTOR CIRILO, COUNCIL PRESIDENT Adopted: February 5, 2013