August 11, 2020

1 Conference Meeting – August 11, 2020 The West Orange Township Council met virtually due to the Covid 19 pandemic beginning at 6:38 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 October 31, 2019 and published in the West Orange Chronicle on November 7, 2019. Roll Call – Councilman Guarino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilwoman McCartney, Council President Casalino Council President started the meeting with a moment of silence for the residents who have passed due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Council President introduced Councilman Jerry Guarino representing the Pedestrian Safety Committee who in turn introduced the Nikhil Badlani Foundation Youth Advisory Board members, Darlene Folas, Brett Zeligson, Anika Fernandes, Anay Badlani and Nicole Rojas who spoke about the advisory board’s accomplishments and goals for the future. They announced the kickoff of the 10th annual Nikhil Badlani Foundation’s virtual fundraiser on September 13, 2020. The Council gave their liaison announcements. Public Meeting – August 11, 2020 The West Orange Township Council met virtually beginning at 7:09 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 October 31, 2019 and published in the West Orange Chronicle on November 7, 2019. Roll Call – Councilman Guarino, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilwoman McCartney, Council President Casalino Public Comment Joe Fagan – W.O. Public Information Officer Micaela Bennett – Old Indian Road Khabirah Myers – Marion Drive Kassi Bourne – Winding Way Tammy Williams – Hillside Avenue Lois Reichert – Main Street Anthony Puglisi- Essex County Public Information Officer There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public comment portion of the agenda was closed. PUBLIC HEARING on the 2020 Municipal Budget The Clerk read the Opening Statement and outlined the

There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public comment portion of the agenda was closed. PUBLIC HEARING on the 2020 Municipal Budget The Clerk read the Opening Statement and outlined the procedure for the 2020 Municipal Budget Hearing. On motion made by Councilman Guarino and seconded by Council President Casalino, the 2020 Municipal Budget Public Hearing was opened.