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Minutes · Aug 9, 2016

August 9, 2016

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1 Conference Meeting – August 9, 2016 The Township Council of the Township of West Orange met in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey at 6:36 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, Public Law, 1975. A notice of this meeting was emailed to the Star Ledger and the West Orange Chronicle on October 14, 2015. Roll Call: Present: Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Guarino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Cirilo Rodofo Rodriguez, Deputy Mayor presented Citations to Council President Cirilo, Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Guarino and Councilwoman McCartney in recognition of their support of the West Orange Hispanic Foundation in their inaugural year. Megan Brill, Executive Director of the Downtown West Orange Alliance gave an update of events that have taken place and are upcoming. Public Meeting – August 9, 2016 The Township Council of the Township of West Orange met in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey at 7:42 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, Public Law, 1975. A notice of this meeting was emailed to the Star Ledger and the West Orange Chronicle on October 14, 2015. Roll Call: Present: Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Guarino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Cirilo Public Comment The Council President asked if there was anyone who wished to make a statement at this time. Rosary Morelli – Ralph Road Gary Sudol – Mayfair Drive Leigh Ann Zaolino – Mt. Pleasant Avenue Susan Lenczyk – Eagle Rock Avenue Kevin Malanga – Ridge Road Mark Meyerowitz – Howell Drive Clare Silvestri – Grand View Avenue Debra Spivak – Cunningham Drive

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2 Roz Moskowitz – Wedgewood Drive Dr. Akil Khalfani – Birch Street Jerry Eben – Walker Road Anthony Puglisi – Public Information Officer – Essex County There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public hearing was closed. *Review of Consent Agenda *Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting The July 12, 2016 Public Meeting minutes were approved as submitted. *Resolution(s) adopted on Consent Agenda: a. 175-16 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Rebate Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Pursuant to Final Judgment by the Tax Court of New Jersey (Gagliardo) b. 176-16 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Refund Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Due to an Overpayment of Taxes Due to a County Board Judgment (Gagliardo) c. 177-16 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Refund Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Due to an Overpayment of Taxes Due to a Payment Posted in Error-Taxpayer is a Tax Exempt Disabled Veteran (Gagliardo) d. 178-16 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Refund Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Due to an Overbill of Taxes on the Property (Gagliardo) e. 179-16 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Refund Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Due to a Homestead Rebate Credit (Gagliardo) f. 180-16 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Refund Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Due to an Overpayment (Gagliardo) g. 181-16 Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with ROK Industries, Inc. d/b/a NJTaxlieninvestor.com, for Internet-based Electronic Processing of Bid Information Related to the Auction Sale of Municipality’s Tax Lien Certificates (Gagliardo) h. 182-16 Resolution Establishing a Fee of $25.00 to be Charged per Notice of Tax Sale that is Sent in Conjunction with the 2016 Electronic Tax Sale (Gagliardo) i. 183-16 Resolution Authorizing Revision to Prior Resolution 149-16 Authorizing Execution of PILOT Agreement (Legal-Moon) This Resolution revises previously passed Resolution 149-16 authorizing the execution of the PILOT Agreement with the West Orange Senior Housing Association Urban Renewal Entity, Inc. for the Renna House. The attached PILOT Agreement to Resolution 149-16 was a prior draft submitted in error, this resolution corrects the draft and shows the redline changes to the draft.

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3 j. 184-16 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Place a Lien Against the Property Located at 34 Oak Crest Road, Block 164.08, Lot 26 in the Amount of $8,685.68 to Satisfy Services Rendered by the DPW Plus Legal Fees for a Total Amount of $8,810.68. (Legal-Trenk) k. 187-16 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Consultant Agreement with Buzz1441, Inc., for a 16 Month Term Starting September 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017 to be Paid in Monthly Installments of to be Paid in Monthly Installments of $2,000. for Professional Social Media and Marketing Coordinator Services (Legal-Moon) l. 188-16 Resolution Awarding HCM Contract to Kronos, Inc. and its Partner ADP, LLC (Legal-Buffman) This resolution would authorize the Mayor to sign the contracts awarding the Human Capital Management Services contract to Kronos, Inc. and its partner ADP, LLC. The proposals for the contract were reviewed and evaluated by the Evaluation Committee and an evaluation report recommending the award to Kronos, Inc. was prepared and is attached to the resolution. m. 189-16 Resolution Authorizing Application and Receipt of NJ Department of Environmental Protection/NJ Economic Development Authority Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Funds to be Utilized for the Cost of the Brownfield Preliminary Assessment and Site Investigation for Properties Located at 18 Central Avenue, Block 9, Lot 36 and 4 Tompkins Street, Lot 7, Block 22 (Legal-Roglieri) This Resolution authorizes the Township’s LSRP Matrix to apply and receive grant funds from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The Township previously passed a resolution authorizing application for the grant funding, but the DEP has requested a revised resolution identifying the specific properties for which the funds will be used to remediate. n. 190-16 Resolution Authorizing the Subordination of Mortgage on the Property Located at 25 Winding Way, Block 49, Lot 10 (Legal-Moon) This resolution authorizes the subordination of the Township’s mortgage on the property to allow the owners of the property to refinance their mortgage. o. 191-16 Resolution Authorizing the Auction of Abandoned Cars (DeSantis) Vehicles in violation, accidents, and/or abandoned will be towed off the street by a licensed towing company designated by the Township. The Township is authorized to sell at Public Auction unclaimed vehicles pursuant to

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n, accidents, and/or abandoned will be towed off the street by a licensed towing company designated by the Township. The Township is authorized to sell at Public Auction unclaimed vehicles pursuant to State and Local Laws. p. 192-16 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Manal Baba, LSRP, of T& M Associates, 11 Tindall Road, Middletown, NJ 07748 to Provide Licensed Site Remediation Professional Service Associate with the Removal of Three Underground Storage Tanks Located at the Public Works Building, 25 Lakeside Avenue, West Orange, NJ for a Fee NTE $14,300. (Lepore) q. 193-16 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk)

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4 r. 194-16 Resolution to Enter Into an Agreement with the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council, by the Township of Randolph Acting as Lead Agency (DeSantis) s. 195-16 Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 2 for the Contract Street Improvements, Phase II, 2015, Re-Bid with Reggio Construction, Inc., 1575 West Street, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 in the Amount of $293,400 (Lepore) This represents a 9.5% Increase in the Original Contract Amount to Improve Portions of these Additional streets, Woodland Avenue from Terrace Avenue to Prospect Avenue, Terrace Avenue from Woodland Avenue to Seaman Road and Redwood Avenue from Woodland Avenue Seaman Road and Redwood Avenue from Woodland Avenue to the Dead End A motion was made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Council President Cirilo to add Resolution 196-16-Authorizing an Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Resolution 185-16 (Resolution Approving a Two Year Extension of the Current License Agreement with Reliable Wood Products, LLC, 398 Lincoln Blvd., Middlesex, NJ 08846). All members voting “Aye.” On motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Councilman Krakoviak, the consent agenda was approved. All members voting “Aye.” Resolution(s) Removed from Consent Agenda a. 185-16 Resolution Approving a Two Year Extension of the Current License Agreement with Reliable Wood Products, LLC, 398 Lincoln Blvd., Middlesex, NJ 08846 (Legal- Trenk) This Resolution approves a two year extension of the current license agreement for the Recycling Center and resolves the operator’s claims as to additional monies due to it for extraordinary services provided during the 2011 Nor’easter storm and after Superstorm Sandy in 2012. On motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Council President Victor Cirilo, the above mentioned resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Guarino, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Cirilo voting “Aye.” Councilman Krakoviak voting “Nay.” b. 186-16 Resolution Authorizing the Reappointment of Susan Anderson as the Township’s Communications Director/Public Information Officer for a 16 Month Term Starting September 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017 to be Paid in Monthly Installments of $2,475.00 (Legal-Moon) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilman Guarino, the above mentioned resolution was approved. Councilwoman

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2017 to be Paid in Monthly Installments of $2,475.00 (Legal-Moon) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilman Guarino, the above mentioned resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Guarino, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Cirilo voting “Aye.” Councilman Krakoviak voting “Nay.”

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5 Ordinance(s) on First Reading Ordinance 2490-16 a. On motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14, Section 8.2A of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Failure to Comply With Ice, Snow, or Glass Removal; Enforcement) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on September 6, 2016. This revised ordinance would amend Chapter 14, Section 8.2A to permit the Township to make necessary repairs and maintenance and remove ice, snow, debris and other impediments which may potentially cause harm to Township residents and visitors. The ordinance is revised to remove the three days’ notice to owners or operators of property previously provided. This ordinance permits the Township to immediately resolve any public safety issues and combat blighting conditions that result from the lack of maintenance by owners or operators of premises within the Township. After completing such work, the Township is permitted to place a lien on the property for the costs and expenses of such work through a resolution approved by the Township Council. All members present voting “Aye.” At 10:09 p.m., on motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Council President Cirilo, the meeting was adjourned. All members voting “Aye”. The Minutes of this meeting are on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. KAREN J. CARNEVALE, R.M.C. VICTOR CIRILO, COUNCIL PRESIDENT Adopted: September 6, 2016

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