June 14, 2016

2 a. 139-16 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Affiliation Agreement with Integrity House Regarding Operation Hope (Legal-Buffman) This resolution would authorize the execution of an affiliation agreement with Integrity House, a drug treatment center in New Jersey, in connection with the Township’s implementation of Operation Hope. Operation Hope is a voluntary program which seeks to reduce the impact of heroin and opiate abuse while encouraging those who suffer from addiction to seek help and experience recovery. Integrity House will provide in service trainings at no cost and provide assistance on a 24 hour basis to the West Orange Police Department. A copy of the affiliation agreement is attached. Public Comment The Council President asked if there was anyone who wished to make a statement at this time regarding resolution 139-16. Rodolfo Rodriguez – Deputy Mayor – West Orange Hispanic Foundation Rosary Morelli – Ralph Road Marc Ackerman – Integrity House-Director of Outpatient Services There was no one else who wished to be heard. On motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the resolution was approved. All members voting “Aye”. Public Comment continued at this time. Tim Carter – 6 Oxford Terrace Lisa Muckle – 296 Gregory Avenue Jerry Eben – Walker Road Rosary Morelli – Ralph Road Carol Schlitt – 10 Overlook Avenue Jacqueline Dougherty – 29 Overlook Avenue Jeff DelBello – 33 Yale Terrace Michael Rintzler – 50 Collamore Terrace Tom Pisano – 302 Gregory Avenue Ken Alper – 45 Collamore Terrace Anthony Puglisi – Public Information Officer – Essex County There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public hearing was closed. At this time, Council President Victor Cirilo pulled resolution 145-16 from the Consent Agenda. The Township Clerk read the resolution by title. The Township Council addressed questions to Lenny Lepore, Director of Engineering.