June 14, 2022

Conference Meeting — June 14, 2022 The West Orange Township Council met in person for the first time since March 2020, beginning 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 November 24, 2021, and published in the West Orange Chronicle on December 2, 2021. Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilman Rutherford, Councilwoman Williams, Council President McCartney A Swearing In of four new Police Officers was performed by Mayor Parisi on behalf of the West Orange Police Department. Police Chief Abbott assisted in swearing in Police Officer Michael Giovine, Police Officer Corey Gray, Police Officer James Tiernan and Police Officer Joseph Tutela as their families proudly watched. A Mayor’s Proclamation was presented to Jaiden Mendez on behalf of Tourette Syndrome Awareness. Jaiden is a junior at West Orange High School and reached out to the Council so he could bring awareness of the syndrome and to educate the community. The Council gave their liaison announcements. Public Meeting — June 14, 2022 The West Orange Township Council meeting began 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 November 24, 2021, and published in the West Orange Chronicle on December 2, 2021. Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilman Rutherford, Councilwoman Williams, Council President McCartney Public Comment Sally Malanga — Ridge Road Kevin Malanga — Ridge Road Joe Krakoviak — Grandview Avenue Joe Fagan — Public Information Officer — West Orange Gary Sudol — Mayfair Drive Ron Charles — Colonial Woods Drive Anthony Puglisi — Public Information Officer — Essex County 1

Maria Vera — Main Street Benjamin Kleinberg — Mt. Pleasant Avenue 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- May 24, 2022 Public Meeting Minutes *Report of Township Officers — None *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids a. Planning Board Resolution No. PB 22-01 Pleasantdale Chateau & Conference Resort, Inc. b. Planning Board Resolution — W.O, Historic Preservation Commission Presentation: Proposed wee of Certain Properties as Historic Landmarks — George V. Hecker Carriage House, 36 *Bills *Resolution(s) adopted on Consent Agenda a, 147-22 Resolution Authorizing a Change Order for the Contract Retaining Arcari + Iovino Architects P.C, for the Construction Contract for the New Library in an Amount NTE $5,000. (Legal-Moon) b. 148-22 Resolution Authorizing the Collector of Taxes to Refund Payment to the Listed Taxpayer Due to An Overpayment of Taxes Due to a Duplicate Payment (Tax Collector) ¢. 149-22 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Parking Agreement for the Issuance of Parking Licenses for Township Owned Municipal Parking Lots for Prospective Residents at the Property at 14 Northfield Avenue (Legal-Moon) d. 150-22 Resolution Endorsing the Enactment of Assembly Bill A938/S386, the “New Jersey Reparations Task Force Act” (McCartney) e. 152-22 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk) f. 153-22 Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Agreement with Montclair State University for COVID-19 Vaccination Program 2022-2023 (Legal-Trenk) g. 154-22 Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 1 for the Project MA-2020 Arverne Road, Crestmont Road (portion) and Westover Terrace (portion) Improvement Project with Cifelli & Son General Contracting, 81 Franklin Avenue, Nutley, NJ 07110 in the Amount of $159,266.83 (Lepore) h. 156-22 Resolution to Introduce 2022 Municipal Budget (Prochilo/Gross) i. 157-22 Resolution to Read Budget by Title Only j. 158-22 Resolution Supporting Pending Gun Safety Legislation

On motion made by Councilman Rutherford and seconded by Councilwoman Matute-Brown, the consent agenda was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution(s) Removed from the Consent Agenda Resolution 151-22 151-22 Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Agreement with Essex Regional Health Commission for Outreach Coordinator (Legal-Trenk) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Matute-Brown, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 155-22 155-22 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Frank H. Lehr, 101 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 to Provide Professional Services for the Retaining Wall Improvements of Fire House No. 3 for a fee of $18,400.00. (Lepore) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilwoman Williams and Council President McCartney voting “Aye.” Councilman Rutherford voting “Nay.” Resolution 159-22 159-22 Resolution Approving a 10 Year Re-Organization Plan in the 2022 Municipal Budget (Gross) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Williams and Council President McCartney voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Matute-Brown and Councilman Rutherford voting “Nay.” Resolution 160-22 160-22 Resolution Reinstating the Mayor’s Recommendation to Fund the Position of Executive Director Housing Authority/Planning & Building Coordinator (Gross) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President McCartney, the motion on the above referenced resolution failed. Councilwoman Casalino and Council President McCartney voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Matute-Brown and Councilman Rutherford voting “Nay.” Councilwoman Williams abstained. Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading-None

Ordinance(s) on First Reading Ordinance 2685-22 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter XXV Land Use Regulations of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange to Implement a Settlement Agreement with Fair Share Housing Center was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on July 19, 2022. All members voting “Aye.” Ordinance 2686-22 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 14.5 and Section 14.9 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange, (Appointment of Police Department, Officers and Personnel) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on June 28, 2022. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilwoman Williams and Council President McCartney voting “Aye.” Councilman Rutherford voting “Nay.” Ordinance 2687-22 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, Calendar Year 2022 Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a CAP Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on July 19, 2022. All members voting “Aye.” Pending Matters-New Matters-Council Discussion ¢ Recognition of Troop 2 and Troop 6 with regard to their Eagle Scout recipients At this time, on motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Matute- Brown, the Council adjourned their public meeting and entered into an ABC Hearing. All members voting “Aye.” ABC Hearing a. 682-22 Hearing on Renewal for Plenary Retail Consumption, Distribution and Club Licenses for the 2022-2023 License Term (Clerk) On motion made by Councilwoman Matute-Brown and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.”

b. 683-22 Hearing on Renewal for 2022-2023 License Term-Huguitos Restaurant and Bar, LLC 0722-33-024-005 (Special Conditions) ¢. 684-22 Hearing on Renewal for 2022-2023 License Term-Club 466 0722-33-035-011 (Special Conditions) d. 685-22 Hearing on Renewal for 2022-2023 License Term — Las Palmeras, Inc. 0722-33-045-005 (Special Conditions) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, the above referenced resolutions were tabled. All members present voting “Aye.” e. 686-22 Resolution Authorizing a Place to Place-Extension of Premises on Behalf of ABC Licensee 0722-33-037-008, Panorama, LLC t/a Chit Chat Diner On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Matute-Brown, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” At 10:06 p.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Matute-Brown and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the ABC Hearing was adjourned. All members present voting “Aye.” The Minutes of this meeting are on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. <_Kafet-d-Can Susan McCartney, Council Preside: Municipal Cle: Adopted: June 28, 2022