February 6, 2018

1 Conference Meeting – February 6, 2018 The Township Council of the Township of West Orange met in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey at 6:39 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. The annual notice was emailed to the Star Ledger and filed in the Township Clerk’s office on October 25, 2017 and published in the West Orange Chronicle on November 2, 2017. Roll Call: Present: Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Guarino, Councilman Krakoviak, and Council President McCartney. Councilman Cirilo arrived at 6:49 p.m. Ms. Tammy Williams, Human Relations Chairperson presented to the Council the annual report of the Commission along with upcoming events in 2018. Ms. Susan Anderson, Township Public Information Officer updated the Council on the daily tasks and accomplishments in her role as PIO for the township along with upcoming ideas for 2018. Mr. Sayers gave an update on the progress of Phase I of the Redevelopment Project on Main Street. Public Meeting – February 6, 2018 The Township Council of the Township of West Orange met in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey at 7:39 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. The annual notice was emailed to the Star Ledger and filed in the Township Clerk’s office on October 25, 2017 and published in the West Orange Chronicle on November 2, 2017. Roll Call: Present: Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Cirilo, Councilman Guarino, Councilman Krakoviak and Council President McCartney. Public Comment Roz Moskowitz Bielski – Wedgewood Drive Rosary Morelli – Ralph Road Mark Meyerowitz – 19 Howell Drive Anthony Puglisi – Public Information Officer, Essex County There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public comment portion of the agenda was closed. The Council responded at this time.

2 *Review of Consent Agenda *Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting- Public Meeting January 23, 2018 *Report of Township Officers – None *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids – None Resolution 69-18 At this time, the administration asked that resolution 69-18 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Service Contract with Manal Baba, LSRP, and T & M Associates, 11 Tindall Road, Middletown, N.J. 07748 to Provide LSRP and Professional Environmental Services for the Public Works Building, 25 Lakeside Avenue in Accordance with their Fee NTE $51,200.00. be pulled from the agenda. *Resolution(s) adopted on Consent Agenda: a. 58-18 Resolution Appointing Robert Stock as a Class 1 Special Law Enforcement Officer for a Period of One Year (Legal-Moon) b. 59-18 Resolution Authorizing the Correction of a Typographical Error Contained in Resolution 33-17 which Authorized the Execution of a Revised Professional Services Agreement with Fairview Insurance to Perform Risk Management Assessment Services with the Township as Part of the Township’s Agreement with the Garden State Municipal Joint Insurance Fund. Although Resolution 33-17 Described the Agreement as a Three (3) Year Agreement, the Resolution Incorrectly Listed the End Date of the Agreement as December 31, 2017 Rather than as December 31, 2019 (Legal-Moon) c. 61-18 Resolution Authorizing the Township to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Associated Appraisal Group to Perform Appraisal Services for the Township’s Tax Department for the Year 2018 at the Rates Set Forth in the Agreement (Legal-Moon) d. 62-18 Resolution Authorizing the Township to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Robert DeFilippis, D.V.M., Roseland Animal Care for the Provision of Veterinary Supervision Services for the Years 2018 and 2019 at an Annual Rate of $8,532.00 (Legal-Moon) e. 63-18 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk) f. 65-18 Resolution Correcting a Typographical Error Contained in Previously Adopted Resolution 117- 17 which Authorized an Agreement with the County of Essex to Split the Costs Related to the Installation of a Traffic Control Device at the Intersection of Pleasant Valley Way and Alisa Drive/Lakeview Drive. (Lepore) The correction simply changes the typographical error of the contract amount from “$350,00” to “$350,000.” g. 66-18 Resolution Authorizing the Township

ley Way and Alisa Drive/Lakeview Drive. (Lepore) The correction simply changes the typographical error of the contract amount from “$350,00” to “$350,000.” g. 66-18 Resolution Authorizing the Township to Retain Matrix to Oversee the Transport and Disposal of Contaminated Materials Following the Demolition of an Abandoned Building on 18 Central Avenue (Legal-Moon) h. 67-18 Resolution Authorizing the Township’s Application for the Municipal Alliance Grant for the Fiscal Year 2019

3 This resolution authorizes the Township to proceed with an application for the Municipal Alliance Grant for the fiscal year 2019. The Municipal Alliance Grant is provided through the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse that funds local prevention and treatment programs. 68-18 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Refund Payment to the Mortgage Company of the Listed Taxpayer Due to an Overpayment of Taxes Due to a County Board Judgment (Gagliardo) i. 71-18 Resolution of Support from the Township of West Orange Authorizing a Sustainable Jersey Grant Application (Kapura-Grantwriter) j. 72-18 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing with Township Council Potential Litigation Regarding the Designation of the Essex Green and Executive Drive Area as an Area in need of Redevelopment (Kayser) On motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the consent agenda was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution(s) Removed from the Consent Agenda Resolution 60-18 60-18 Resolution Appointing Two (2) Members to the Rent Leveling Board Appointed by the Majority Vote of the Township Council (Legal-Moon) One member will be appointed for a one (1) year period and the other member of the Board appointed by the majority vote of the Township Council will be appointed for a two (2) year period. On motion made by Council President McCartney and seconded by Councilman Guarino, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 64-18 64-18 Resolution Authorizing the Township to Close on the Purchase of the Property Located at 665 Eagle Rock Avenue and the Purchase of Title Insurance for the Purchase of the Property (Legal-Moon) On motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Councilman Cirilo, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Cirilo, Councilman Guarino, Council President McCartney voting “Aye.” Councilman Krakoviak voting “Nay.” Resolution 70-18 70-18 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Wayne DeFeo, 15 Washington Valley Road, Somerset, NJ to Serve as the Environmental Compliance Officer for the Period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. (Legal-Moon)

4 This resolution would authorize the execution of a professional services agreement with Wayne DeFeo, whereby Mr. DeFeo would serve as the Township’s Environmental Compliance Officer for the calendar year 2018 at the rates specified in the agreement. On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilman Guarino, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Cirilo, Councilman Guarino, Council President McCartney voting “Aye.” Councilman Krakoviak voting “Nay.” Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading-None Ordinance(s) on First Reading - None Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion Councilwoman Casalino inquired about redesigning the Abe Landau parking lot behind the substation and Councilman Cirilo asked about potential parking behind the battery building on Main Street. At 8:41 p.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilman Guarino, the public meeting was adjourned and the Council entered into an executive session. All members present voting “Aye”. The Minutes of this meeting are on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C., Municipal Clerk Susan McCartney, Council President Adopted: February 27, 2018