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Minutes · Mar 3, 2020

March 3, 2020

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This resolution authorizes the execution of a professional services agreement with McManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC (“McManimon”) whereby McManimon will serve as the Bond Counsel for 2020 at the rates specified in the agreement. On motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilman Guarino, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Casalino voting “Aye.” Councilman Krakoviak and Councilwoman Matute-Brown voting “Nay.” f, 70-20 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with McManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC to Serve as Redevelopment Counsel for the Township for the Period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 (Legal-Kayser) This resolution authorizes the execution of a professional services agreement with McManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC (“McManimon”) whereby McManimon will serve as the Redevelopment Counsel for 2020 at the rates specified in the agreement. On motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Council President Casalino, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilman Guarino, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Casalino voting “Aye.” Councilman Krakoviak and Councilwoman Matute-Brown voting “Nay.” g. 71-20 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Richard Trenk, Esq. of McManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC to Serve as Township Attorney, and other Members and Associates of the McManimon, Scotland and Baumann, LLC, to Assist Him at his Direction and at No Additional Cost for Non Litigated Matters and for which the Firm is not hired as Special Counsel for 2020 at the rates specified in the agreement (Legal-Kayser) On motion made by Council President Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilman Guarino, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Casalino voting “Aye.” Councilman Krakoviak voting “Nay.” h. 76-20 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Ken Kayser, Esq. to Serve as Assistant Township Attorney for the Term Beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 at an Annual Rate of $31,500. (Legal-Maier) This resolution authorizes the execution of a professional services agreement with Ken Kayser, Esq. whereby Mr. Kayser will

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2020 through December 31, 2020 at an Annual Rate of $31,500. (Legal-Maier) This resolution authorizes the execution of a professional services agreement with Ken Kayser, Esq. whereby Mr. Kayser will serve as the Assistant Township Attorney for 2020. Pursuant to the terms of the professional services agreement, Mr. Kayser will be paid an annual rate of $31,500. On motion made by Council President Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilman Guarino, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilwoman McCartney and Council President Casalino voting “Aye.” Councilman Krakoviak voting “Nay.” Ordinance(s) on Second Reading — None Ordinance(s) on First Reading a. 2598-20 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilman Guarino, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter XXV, Section 25-30.2 of the Revising General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange Entitled “Historic Preservation Commission”, Subsections a. and b. To Add a

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Council Liaison as an Ex Officio Non-Voting Member was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on March 24, 2020. All members present voting “Aye”. b. 2599-20 On motion made by Council President Casalino and seconded by Councilman Guarino, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 14.2 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Police Department) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on March 24, 2020. All members present voting “Aye”. ¢. 2600-20 On motion made by Councilwoman Matute-Brown and seconded by Council President Casalino, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-19 Through Streets and 7-21 Multiway Stop Intersection of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on March 24, 2020. All members present voting “Aye”. d. 2601-20 On motion made by Councilwoman Matute-Brown and seconded by Council President Casalino, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-29.1 Speed Limits in General of the Revised Ordinances of the Township of West Orange was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on March 24, 2020. All members present voting “Aye”. Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion e Budget Hearing dates were discussed. e Councilman Krakoviak addressed comments made by Susan Anderson at the February 18, 2020 meeting. On motion made by Council President Casalino and seconded by Councilman Krakoviak, 79-20 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Contract Negotiations with Regard to Collective Bargaining Agreements was approved. All members present voting “Aye”. At 9:09 p.m. on motion made by Councilwoman McCartney and seconded by Councilwoman Matute-Brown, the Public meeting was adjourned and the Council entered into Executive Session. All members voting “Aye.” The Minutes of this meeting are on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. 2 hl — Michelle Casdlino’Council President Adopted: April 14, 2020

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