Minutes · May 29, 2019
May 29, 2019
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1 Conference Meeting – May 29, 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. Roll Call: Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Guarino. A proclamation was presented to Claire Keyles with regard to National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 7, 2019. Lisa Fahoury, President, West Orange Library Board gave an update of activities at the Library. Tammy Williams, Chair of the Human Relations Commission presented a power point presentation introducing the West Orange Suicide Advocacy Coalition. Mr. Sayers gave an update on Redevelopment. Public Meeting – May 29, 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 7:14 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. Roll Call: Councilwoman Casalino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Guarino. At this time, Mayor Robert Parisi presented a power point presentation with regard to the 2019 Municipal Budget. Public Comment Micaela Bennett – 35 Old Indian Road Lloyd Kass – Forest Hill Road Anthony Puglisi – Essex County Public Information Officer Tammy Williams – HRC Chair There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public comment portion of the agenda was closed. *Review of Consent Agenda *Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting- Public Meeting and Executive Session of May 14, 2019. *Report of Township Officers – None *Reading
portion of the agenda was closed. *Review of Consent Agenda *Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting- Public Meeting and Executive Session of May 14, 2019. *Report of Township Officers – None *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids – 19-03 Planning Board Resolution for the Essex Green-Executive Drive Redevelopment Plan approved on May 28, 2019 *Bills *Resolution(s) adopted on Consent Agenda: a. 139-19 Resolution Authorizing the Township to Extend its Agreement for Residential Energy Aggregation Consulting Services (the “Agreement”) with Gabel Associates for a Period of 2 Years Pursuant to the Terms of the Agreement to Afford the Township the Ability to Proceed with a Third Round of Residential Energy Aggregation (Legal-Moon)
2 b. 140-19 Resolution Permitting Display of Fireworks at the Montclair County Country Club (Legal-Moon) This resolution permits the Montclair Golf Club to display fireworks on July 6, 2019 with a rain date of July 7, 2019 c. 141-19 Resolution Permitting the West Orange Recreation Department to Display Fireworks at West Orange High School (Legal-Moon) This resolution permits the West Orange Recreation Department to display fireworks on July 4, 2019 with a rain date of July 6, 2019 d. 143-19 Resolution Authorizing the Auction of Abandoned Vehicles (DeSantis) e. 144-19 Resolution authorizing the Adoption of a Pledge to Commit to Policies within the Township of West Orange to Benefit the Welfare of Companion Animals within the Community, the Adoption of this Pledge is Part of the Township’s Certification as a Sustainable New Jersey Community (Legal-Moon) f. 145-19 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Second Amendment to a Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless. This Amendment would allow Verizon Wireless to Install an Electricity Meter and Pay its Charges Directly to PSE&G Rather than Reimbursing the Township for Electric Charges Incurred (Legal-Moon) g. 146-19 Resolution Rescinding 136-19 which Authorized the Issuance of Duplicate Tax Sale Certificates to Lienholders “PRO Capital, LLC, ActLien Holding, Inc. and Tower DBW” (the “Lienholders”) (Gagliardo) The tax sale certificates issued to the Lienholders were believed to have been lost, but were later found thereby negating the need for the issuance of duplicate tax sale certificates. i. 147-19 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk) j. 148-19 Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of Computer Hardware and Software Through Dell Marketing (DeSantis) k. 149-19 Resolution Authorizing the Retention of Acari Iovino Architects, P.C., 1 Katharine Street, Little Ferry, NJ 07643, for Further Assessment Concerning the Structural Integrity of 10 Rooney Circle at a Cost NTE $13,000. (Legal-Trenk) The Library is willing to pay for certain architectural services ($7,500) and the estimating services ($3,500); and the Board of the Public Library has requested that the Township retain Iovino to do certain structural testing at a cost of between $9,000 and $13,000 l. 150-19 Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of a Pledge to Support New Jersey’s Wildlife Action Plan. (Legal-Moon) The adoption of this
ain structural testing at a cost of between $9,000 and $13,000 l. 150-19 Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of a Pledge to Support New Jersey’s Wildlife Action Plan. (Legal-Moon) The adoption of this pledge is part of the Township’s certification as a Sustainable New Jersey community. 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: h. 142-19 A Resolution Authorizing the Retention of Heyer, Gruel & Associates to Prepare a Study to Determine Whether Certain Properties within Blocks 116 and 116.01 Qualify for Designation as a Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment (Legal-Erin K. Law) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Guarino voting “Aye.” Councilman Krakoviak voting “Nay.” Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading Ordinance 2571-19
3 On motion made by Council President Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Sections 25.3, 25.4, 25.5, 25.15, 25.20 and 25.25 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Massage Businesses) of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange was taken up on second and final reading. All members present voting “Aye”. The Council President stated that this is the scheduled time for the public hearing and asked the Clerk to read the ordinance by title only. The Council President asked if there was anyone who wished to be heard. There was no one who wished to be heard and the public hearing was closed. On motion made by Council President Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above-mentioned ordinance was approved on second and final reading. All members present voting “Aye”. Ordinance 2572-19 On motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Council President Guarino, An Ordinance Authorizing the Offer of Private Sale of the Property at Block 175.08, Lot 7 on the Township of West Orange Tax Map to the Adjacent Property Owners Pursuant to Local Lands and Building Law of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange was taken up on second and final reading. All members present voting “Aye”. The Council President stated that this is the scheduled time for the public hearing and asked the Clerk to read the ordinance by title only. The Council President asked if there was anyone who wished to be heard. There was no one who wished to be heard and the public hearing was closed. On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above-mentioned ordinance was approved on second and final reading. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Guarino voting “Aye.” Councilman Krakoviak voting “Nay.” Ordinances on First Reading Ordinance 2573-19 On motion made by Council President Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, Ordinance of the Township of West Orange, In the County of Essex, New Jersey, Adopting a Redevelopment Plan for Block 155, Lots 40.02, 40.03, 41.02, 42.02 and Block 155.21, Lot 40 Pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq. (Essex Green-Executive Drive Redevelopment Area was approved on first reading, ordered advertised
Block 155.21, Lot 40 Pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq. (Essex Green-Executive Drive Redevelopment Area was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on June 11, 2019. All members present voting “Aye”. At this time Councilman Krakoviak made a motion to have a representative of Heyer Gruel attend the next meeting to discuss the Ordinance and answer questions of the Council. There was no second. The motion failed. Ordinance 2574-19 On motion made by Council President Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-10.1 Stopping or Standing Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain
4 Streets of the Revised General Ordinances of the West Orange (Pleasant Valley Way) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on June 11, 2019. All members present voting “Aye”. Ordinance 2575-19 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Guarino, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-23.1 Turn Prohibitions During Certain Hours on Certain Streets of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (303 Mt. Pleasant Ave.) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on June 11, 2019. All members present voting “Aye”. Ordinance 2576-19 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Guarino, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 2, Section 59 of the General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange Entitled “Board of the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on June 11, 2019. All members present voting “Aye”. Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion The following matters were discussed: Budget Hearing Dates. At 10:39 on motion made by Council President Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the Council adjourned their public meeting resumed as the ABC Board. All members present voting “Aye”. ABC Hearing a. 619-19 Hearing on Renewal for Plenary Retail Consumption, Distribution and Club Licenses for the 2019-2020 License Term (Clerk) At 10:40 p.m., on motion made by Council President Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman Matute Brown, the above referenced ABC resolution was approved. 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: June 11, 2019
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