November 12, 2019

1 Conference Meeting – November 12, 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 6:40 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 Arriving Late: Council President Guarino David Cronheim, Contract Compliance Officer for Rock Spring Golf Club, Ben Blake, Kemper Sports and Chris Parker, General Manager gave an update about the Rock Spring Golf Club since its purchase. They also touched on the upcoming year ahead and plans for 2020. Questions were asked and answered. Jack Sayers, Business Administrator thanked them for their guidance since the purchase. Mr. Sayers gave an update on redevelopment, specifically The Edison Lofts. The Council gave their liaison announcements. Public Meeting – November 12, 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 7:33 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. Public Comment Megan Brill – Executive Director, Downtown West Orange Alliance Gerri Krimmel – St. Cloud Avenue Michael Cassidy – President - West Orange Superior Officer’s Association Pat Colligan – President - NJ State PBA Derrick Fogg – Clifton Police Department Chris Babinski – Shop Steward – Teamsters Local 560-West Orange Police Department Communications Dispatcher Joe Savateri – Advocate – Montclair Police

tate PBA Derrick Fogg – Clifton Police Department Chris Babinski – Shop Steward – Teamsters Local 560-West Orange Police Department Communications Dispatcher Joe Savateri – Advocate – Montclair Police Department Chris Jacksic – West Orange PBA President-Local 25 Brent Scott – Nestro Road Joe Matullo – President – W.O. Superior Officers Local 228

2 Brian Murphy – Past President – West Orange PBA Local 25 Michael Freeman – Vice President – Summit PBA Local 55 Lars Dominguez – Vice President-West Orange PBA Local 25 There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public comment portion of the agenda was closed. At 8:33 p.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the Council elected to go into Executive Session to discuss Contract Negotiations. All members voting “Aye.” *Review of Consent Agenda *Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting- Public Meeting October 29, 2019 *Report of Township Officers – None *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids – None *Bills *Resolution(s) adopted on Consent Agenda: a. 263-19 Resolution Authorizing an Award of Contract for Emergency and Non-Emergency Tree Services -2020 with Rich Tree Service, Inc., 325 Bergen Street, So. Plainfield, NJ in the Amounts Indicated on the Resolution (Lepore) b. 264-19 Resolution Authorizing an Award of Contract for Tree Removal Services -2020 with Downes Tree Service, Inc., 65 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ in the Amounts Indicated on the Resolution (Lepore) c. 265-19 Resolution Authorizing an Award of Contract for Tree Removal Services -2020 with Rich Tree Service, Inc., 325 Bergen Street, So. Plainfield, NJ in the Amounts Indicated on the Resolution (Lepore) d. 266-19 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk) e. 267-19 Resolution Expressing Support for Transportation Electrification in the State of New Jersey (McCartney) f. 268-19 Resolution Authorizing an Exemption from Real Estate Taxes for a Totally Disabled Veteran for Tax Year 2019 Pursuant to N.J.S. 54: 4-3.30 et seq. for Property Located at 55 Clarken Drive, West Orange, NJ (Block 155.22, Lot 42.01, C0192) (Tax Assessor) g. 270-19 Resolution Appointing Dominic Allegrino as the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator for the Township of West Orange for a Three-Year Term Effective December 1, 2019 thru December 1, 2022 (Vecchio) h. 275-19 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session to Discuss Contract Negotiations – Property Acquisition i. 276-19 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Contract Negotiations with Regard to Collective Bargaining Agreements On motion made by Council President Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the consent agenda was approved.

3 All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution(s) Removed from the Consent Agenda Resolution 269-19 269-19 Resolution Approving Memorandum of Agreement Between AFSCME New Jersey Council 63, Local 3476 and the Township of West Orange On motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Council President Guarino, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Guarino voting “Aye.” Councilman Krakoviak and Councilwoman Matute-Brown voting “Nay.” Resolution 271-19 271-19 Resolution Approving Memorandum of Agreement Between West Orange Fire Superior Officer’s Association and the Township of West Orange (Gross) On motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Council President Guarino, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Guarino voting “Aye. Councilwoman Matute- Brown voting “Nay.” Councilman Krakoviak abstained. Resolution 272-19 272-19 Resolution Authorizing a Contract for the Renewal of Dental Benefit Claims Coverage with Delta Dental for 2020 (Gross) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Susan McCartney, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman McCartney, Councilwoman Matute-Brown and Councilwoman Susan McCartney voting “Aye. Councilman Krakoviak abstained. Resolution 273-19 273-19 Resolution Authorizing a Contract for the Renewal of Prescription Benefit Claims Coverage with Benecard for 2020 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Susan McCartney, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman McCartney, Councilwoman Matute-Brown and Councilwoman Susan McCartney voting “Aye. Councilman Krakoviak abstained. Resolution 274-19 274-19 Resolution Authorizing a Contract for the Renewal of Excess Health Benefit Claims Coverage with Sun Life (Gross)

4 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Susan McCartney, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman McCartney, Councilwoman Matute-Brown and Councilwoman Susan McCartney voting “Aye. Councilman Krakoviak abstained. Ordinances on Second and Final Reading Ordinance 2589-19 On motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Council President Guarino, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-32.1, Handicapped Parking on Streets and Subsection 7-32.2, Restricted Parking Zones, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange 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 public comment was closed. On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above referenced ordinance was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinances on First Reading Ordinance 2590-19 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, Ordinance Authorizing Special Emergency Appropriation Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-53 for Severance Liabilities Resulting from Unanticipated Required Accumulated Absence Payouts in Connection with the Layoff or Retirement of Employees was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on November 26, 2019. All members present voting “Aye”. Ordinance 2591-19 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Guarino, An Ordinance Creating a Reclassification and Salary Schedule of Certain Township of West Orange Employees Setting Forth Their Titles, Classification and Salary Ranges and Adopting a Salary Guide and Establishing the Employee’s Status as a Township Employee Under the Guidelines of the New Jersey Department of Personnel was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on November 26, 2019. All members present voting “Aye”.

5 Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion Councilman Krakoviak asked about the meeting taking place on Wednesday with regard to revelopment of the Executive Drive area. The Clerk finalized dates for the upcoming ABC Hearing taking place in December. ABC Hearing – None At 10:17 p.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Matute-Brown, the Council entered into Executive Session to discuss Contract Negotiations specifically the potential purchase of property and the Public Meeting was adjourned. All members voting “Aye.” At 11:05 p.m. the Executive Session ended. 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: November 26, 2019