Minutes · Jun 25, 2013
June 25, 2013
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1 Public Meeting – June 25, 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 8 (Bills) 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. John Schmidt, 27 Glen, Llewellyn Park, West Orange Rosary Morelli, 22 Ralph Road, West Orange Windale Simpson, Hillside Avenue, West Orange Jake Freivald, Ridgeview Avenue, West Orange Hannah Nehrbauer, West Orange Christine Bosco, 4 Masson Place, West Orange Earl Turner, Mt. Pleasant Avenue, West Orange Mark Meyerowitz, 19 Howell Drive, West Orange Cynthia Hadley Bailey, 3 Hickory Road, West Orange
2 John Blanton, 54 Forest Hill Road, West Orange Anthony Puglisi, Public Information Officer, Essex County Christopher Babinski, 9 James Court, West Orange Steve Serebrenik, 95 Riggs Place, West Orange Jessica Glicker, Public Information Officer for West Orange Cynthia Cumming, 58 Valley Way, West Orange There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public hearing was closed. The following resolutions were adopted: Resolution #128-13 Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Raffle Licenses Resolution #130-13 Resolution Authorizing the Township of West Orange Tax Collector to Prepare and Mail Estimated Tax Bills in Accordance with P.L. 1994, c.72 Resolution #132-13 Resolution Authorizing an Easement Agreement with Deed of Easement between 81 Nestro Road, Block 179.13, Lot 49 and the Township that grants the Township a 1,318 Square Foot Permanent Utility Easements Across Portions of the Property for a Consideration of $4,750.00 Resolution #133-13 Resolution Authorizing an Easement Agreement and Deed of Easement between 4 Howell Drive, Block 179.18, Lot 19 and the Township and 12 Howell Drive, Block 179.18, Lot 21 and the Township Resolution #134-13 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Rebate Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Pursuant to Final Judgment by the Tax Court of New Jersey Resolution #135-13 Resolution Authorizing a Refund of Duplicate Payment of Second Quarter Taxes to Listed Taxpayer(s) Ordinances on Second and Final Reading – None
3 Ordinances on First Reading Ordinance #2378-13 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER III SUBSECTION 3- 5, was introduced on first reading. On motion made by Councilman Krakoviak and seconded by Councilman Cirilo, the above mentioned ordinance was tabled. All members voting “Aye” to table. Resolution #69-13 Resolution Supporting PSE&G’s “Energy Strong” Program Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Councilman Guarino, the above mentioned resolution was tabled. All members voting “Aye” to table. Resolution #126-13 Resolution to Award a Professional Services Contract to Gabel Associates, Inc. for Energy Aggregation Consultant Services (Tabled on June 11, 2013) Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above mentioned resolution, was adopted as amended. All members voting “Aye”. Resolution #129-13 Resolution Requesting the Planning Board to Review and Make Recommendations with Regard to Proposed Amendments to the Harvard Press Redevelopment Plan William Sullivan, Esq., on behalf of Harvard Press Redevelopment LLC commented on the above resolution and responded to questions from Council. Joseph Alpert, on behalf of Harvard Press Redevelopment LLC 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.
4 All members voting “Aye”. Resolution #131-13 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Hendricks Appraisal Company, LLC, 7 Hutton Avenue, West Orange for the Amendment of Two Appraisals for Properties on Wiley Terrace, Block 159.08, Lot 53 and Block 159.08, Lot 55 for a Fee NTE $1,250.00 each or $2,500.00 Total Deputy Director Leonard Lepore commented on the above resolution and responded to questions from Council. Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilman Guarino, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. All members voting “Aye”. Resolution #136-13 Resolution Authorizing an Extension to the Professional Services Contract with the Planning and Real Estate Firm of Phillips, Grygiel, LLC, Hoboken, NJ for at Least and Additional Six (6) Months Following discussion and on motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. All members voting “Aye”. ABC HEARING On motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the Council reconvened as the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. All members voting “Aye”. #503-13 Hearing on Renewal for 2013-2014 License Term Essex House (Special Conditions) On motion made by Councilwoman Spango and seconded by Councilman Cirilo, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. All members voting “Aye”. #505-13 Renewal of Plenary Retail Distribution, Consumption and Club License for the 2013-2014 License Term On motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Councilman Krakoviak, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. All members voting “Aye”.
5 #506-13 Resolution Referring ABC Conflict License to the ABC Director for Renewal – Starlite Pizzeria On motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Councilman Guarino, the above mentioned resolution was adopted. Councilman Guarino, Councilwoman McCartney, Councilman Krakoviak and Council President Cirilo voting “Aye”. Councilwoman Spango abstained from the above resolution. On motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman Spango, the Council adjourned as the ABC Board. All members voting “Aye”. On motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Councilman Guarino, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M. . All members voting “Aye”. VICTOR CIRILO, COUNCIL PRESIDENT KAREN J. CARNEVALE, MUNICIPAL CLERK Adopted: August 20, 2013
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