January 8, 2019

1 Conference Meeting – January 8, 2019 The Township Council of the Township of West Orange met in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey at 6:34 p.m., Karen 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 September 26, 2018 and published in the West Orange Chronicle on October 4, 2018. The Oaths of Office were given at this time in the following order: Mayor Robert D. Parisi, oath administered by Richard D. Trenk, Esq., Councilwoman Susan McCartney, oath administered by Richard D. Trenk, Esq., assisted by Assemblyman John F. McKeon, Councilwoman Cindy Matute-Brown, oath administered by Stephen D. Brown, Esq. and Council President Jerry Guarino, oath administered by Mayor Robert D. Parisi. Public Meeting – January 8, 2019 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 September 26, 2018 and published in the West Orange Chronicle on October 4, 2018. At this time, Council President Guarino, on behalf of the Township Council presented a plaque to Councilwoman McCartney for her service as 2018 Council President. Public Comment Dave Cubie – Director, West Orange Public Library Cynthia Hadley Bailey – President, West Orange Rotary Club Doris Moses – 7 Brook Drive – West Orange African Heritage Organization Earl Turner – 675 Mt. Pleasant Avenue Anthony Campagna – Glenside Drive Loren Svetvilas – Prospect Avenue Anthony Puglisi – Public Information Officer, Essex County Patricia Sigalis – 430 Main Street 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. *Review of Consent Agenda *Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting- Public Meeting December 11, 2018 *Report of Township Officers – None *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids – None *Bills-None

2 *Resolution(s) adopted on Consent Agenda: a. 1-19 Resolution Appointing Council Member Susan McCartney to Planning Board (Clerk) b. 2-19 Resolution Appointing Council Member Cindy Matute-Brown to the Local Assistance Board (Clerk) c. 3-19 Resolution Appointing Council Member Michelle Casalino to the Eagle Rock Senior Citizens Housing Association (ERSCHA-Degnan House) (Clerk) d. 4-19 Resolution Appointing Council Member Susan McCartney to the West Orange Senior Citizens Housing Association (WOSCHA-John P. Renna House) (Clerk) e. 5-19 Resolution Appointing Council Member Jerry Guarino to the Downtown West Orange Alliance (Clerk) f. 6-19 Resolution Appointing Council Member Cindy Matute-Brown to the West Orange Municipal Alliance Committee (Clerk) g. 7-19 Resolution Appointing Council Member Susan McCartney to the West Orange Arts Council (Clerk) h. 8-19 Resolution Appointing Council Member Joe Krakoviak to the Open Space and Recreation Committee (Clerk) i. 9-19 Resolution Appointing Council Member Michelle Casalino to the Public Relations Commission (Clerk) j. 10-19 Resolution Appointing Council Member Jerry Guarino to the Joint Meeting Commission for a Two-Year Term Expiring December 31, 2020 (Clerk) k. 12-19 Resolution Amending and Clarifying the Previously Adopted Resolution 266-18 that Referred the West Orange Public Library Property to the Planning Board for a Study as to Whether the Property Constitutes an Area in Need of Redevelopment to Limit the Study Only to the Section of the Property Where the Library is Located (Legal-Moon) l. 13-19 Resolution Authorizing the Temporary Budget – 2019 (Gross) m. 14-19 Resolution Authorizing a Cash Management Plan for 2019 (Gross) n. 15-19 Emergency Temporary Appropriation Resolution for the Purpose of Funding Eminent Tax Appeals Prior to Adoption of 2018 Budget – N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 (Gross) o. 16-19 Resolution Authorizing the Township to Retain Arcari and Iovino Architects to Perform and Prepare a Report Related to the Possible Relocation of the West Orange Public Library to 10 Rooney Circle. p. 17-19 Resolution Authorizing a Joint Services Agreement with the Borough of North Caldwell for Animal Shelter Services for the year 2019 (Legal-Moon) The Borough of North Caldwell will pay the Township the sum of $3,606.00 per annum to be prorated on a semi-annual basis of $1,803.00 per period for the contract year 2019. q.

e year 2019 (Legal-Moon) The Borough of North Caldwell will pay the Township the sum of $3,606.00 per annum to be prorated on a semi-annual basis of $1,803.00 per period for the contract year 2019. q. 18-19 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk)

3 r. 19-19 Resolution Authorizing the Township’s Application for the Municipal Alliance Grant for the Fiscal Year 2020 (Legal-Maier) This resolution authorizes the Township to proceed with an application for the Municipal Alliance Grant for the fiscal year 2020. The Municipal Alliance Grant is provided through the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse that funds local prevention and treatment programs. On motion made by Council President Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the consent agenda was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” *Resolution(s) removed from the Consent Agenda: Councilwoman Casalino asked that resolution 11-19 be amended as drafted to reflect the appointment of Cindy Matute-Brown to the Insurance Fund Commission, replacing Councilwoman McCartney as originally discussed on December 11, 2018. Resolution 11-19 a. 11-19 Resolution Appointing Council Member Jerry Guarino and Council Member Susan McCartney to the Insurance Fund Commission for a Two-Year Term Expiring December 31, 2020 (Clerk) On motion made by Council President Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above reference resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinances on Second and Final Reading-None Ordinances on First Reading Ordinance 2558-19 On motion made by Council President Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25, Section 47.2 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Zoning Board Terms) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on January 22, 2019. All members present voting “Aye”. Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion The Township Clerk asked the Council about the reappointment of Chris O’Connor to the Rent Leveling Board. All were in favor of the appointment. Councilwoman Casalino inquired about using the projector/screen for Zoning Board meetings. inquired about the garbage located off of the exit of Rte. 280, Prospect Avenue. Jack Sayers said he would inform the State about the issue. Council President Guarino spoke about the communication between departments and boards/commissions. At this time, Councilwoman McCartney reminded the public about an upcoming meeting to be held on January 29, 2019 at Liberty Middle School at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is the first of an upcoming

issions. At this time, Councilwoman McCartney reminded the public about an upcoming meeting to be held on January 29, 2019 at Liberty Middle School at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is the first of an upcoming series of public hearings for the revision of the Master Plan. The Town Planner will give a summary of the interviews of the stake holders that have been completed so far. ABC Hearing - None

4 At 8:52 p.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Guarino, the meeting was adjourned. 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. Jerry Guarino, Council President Municipal Clerk Adopted: January 22, 2019