June 28, 2022

Conference Meeting — June 28, 2022 The Conference meeting began 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 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 Council Commendation was presented to Anthony Williams of the West Orange Fire Department recognizing him as EMT of the Year as voted on by his peers. The Council gave their liaison announcements. Public Meeting — June 28, 2022 The West Orange Township Council meeting began at 7:00 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 Joe Fagan — Public Information Officer — West Orange Claire Silvestri — Grandview Avenue Ron Charles — Colonial Woods Drive Joe Krakoviak — Grandview 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- June 14, 2022 Public Meeting Minutes *Report of Township Officers — None *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids- None *Bills *Resolution(s) adopted on Consent Agenda a. 161-22 Resolution Permitting Display of Fireworks at the Essex County Country Club (Legal-Moon)

This resolution permits the Essex County Country Club to display fireworks on July 3, 2022 with a rain date of July 9, 2022. b. 162-22 Resolution Permitting Display of Fireworks at Degnan Field/West Orange High School (Legal-Moon) This resolution permits the W.O. Recreation Department to display fireworks on July 4, 2022 with a rain date of July 5, 2022. ¢. 163-22 Resolution Permitting Display of Fireworks at the Montclair Golf Club (Legal-Moon) This resolution permits the Montclair Golf Club to display fireworks on July 2, 2022 with a rain date of July 3, 2022. d. 164-22 Resolution Authorizing the Township to Award a Contract for Workers Compensation Third Party Administration to Claims Resolution Corporation, Inc. for a Term of One Year for a Total Fee of $22,000 Following a Procurement Utilizing Competitive Contracting in Lieu of Public Bidding (Legal-Moon) e. 165-22 Resolution Authorizing Approval to Submit an Application and Execute a Grant Contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Carlson Rd, Cullen Dr and Colonial Woods Dr from Morris Rd to Warren Rd Improvements Project (Ludwinski/Lepore) f. 166-22 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a New Agreement with the State of New Jersey Civil Service Commission to Continue to Provide Employee Advisory Services at a Rate of $150 Per Session for a Term of One Year (Legal-Moon) g. 168-22 Resolution Authorizing an Award of Two (2) Separate Contracts for IT Network Systems Management for Special Projects on an as Needed Basis to Pascack and MCG, Each for a Three (3) Year Period with a Right of Renewal for an Additional Two (2) Years at an Hourly Rate of $150 Per Hour for Pascack, and $170 Per Hour for MCG (P. Reynolds) h. 170-22 Resolution Rejecting Bids Received on June 16, 2022 for Licensed Motor Vehicle Drivers Midtown Direct Shuttle Bus Program (Lepore) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President McCartney, the consent agenda was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution(s) Removed from the Consent Agenda Resolution 167-22 167-22 Resolution Authorizing Retention of Matrix New World, 26 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, New Jersey as the Licensed Site Remediation Professional to Assist and Oversee the Off-site Vapor Intrusion Investigations on Central Avenue within the Area Designated the Central Valley Brownfield Development Area

the Licensed Site Remediation Professional to Assist and Oversee the Off-site Vapor Intrusion Investigations on Central Avenue within the Area Designated the Central Valley Brownfield Development Area as to the Suspected Discharge of Hazardous Substances or Hazardous Waste to Off- Site Vapor Investigations (Legal-Trenk) A motion was made by Council President McCartney and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, to amend the language of the resolution to reflect that the total fixed fee cost does not to exceed $62,900. All members present voting “Aye.” On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above referenced resolution was approved as amended.

All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution 169-22 169-22 Resolution Authorizing the Township of West Orange Tax Collector to Prepare and Mail Estimated Tax Bill in Accordance with P.L. 1994, c.72 (Tax Collector) On motion made by Councilman Rutherford and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading 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 taken up on second and final reading. All members 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. Joe Krakoviak — Grandview Avenue There was no one else that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President McCartney, the above referenced ordinance was adopted. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Matute-Brown, Councilwoman Williams and Council President McCartney voting “Aye.” Councilman Rutherford voting “Nay.” Ordinance(s) on First Reading Ordinance 2688-22 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, 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 and 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 July 19, 2022. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Williams and Council President McCartney voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Matute-Brown and Councilman Rutherford voting “Nay.”

Ordinance 2689-22 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President McCartney, Bond Ordinance Providing for Various 2022 Capital Improvements, by and in the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey, Appropriating $10,448,104 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $9,950,572 in Bonds or Notes of the Township to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on July 19, 2022. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Williams and Council President McCartney voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Matute-Brown and Councilman Rutherford voting “Nay.” Ordinance 2690-22 On motion made by Councilwoman Williams, and seconded by Council President McCartney, Bond Ordinance Providing for Capital Improvements and Equipment Acquisitions for Various Parks, by and in the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey (the “township”); Appropriating $4,500,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $4,285,714 Bonds or Notes of the Township to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof was approved on first reading, ordered advertised. according to law, to come up for second and final reading on July 19, 2022. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Williams and Council President McCartney voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Matute-Brown and Councilman Rutherford voting “Nay.” Ordinance 2691-22 On motion made by Councilman Rutherford and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, Bond Ordinance Providing for Phase III of the Local Unit’s Allocable Share of the Flood Mitigation Facilities Project of the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties, by and in the Township of West Orange, in the County of Essex, State of New Jersey (the “local unit”); Appropriating $4,865,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $4,865,000 Bonds or Notes to Finance the Cost Thereof was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on July 19, 2022. All members present voting “Aye.” Pending Matters-New Matters-Council Discussion e Traffic Safety Issues — So. Valley Road e Kling Street - Crosswalk At this time, Councilwoman Matute-Brown left the meeting. At 9:20 p.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilman Rutherford, the Council adjourned their public meeting and entered into an

Councilwoman Matute-Brown left the meeting. At 9:20 p.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilman Rutherford, the Council adjourned their public meeting and entered into an ABC Hearing. All members present voting “Aye.” ABC Hearing 683-22 Hearing on Renewal for 2022-2023 License Term-Huguitos Restaurant and Bar, LLC 0722-33- 024-005 (Special Conditions) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilman Rutherford, the above referenced resolution was approved.

All members present voting “Aye.” 684-22 Hearing on Renewal for 2022-2023 License Term-Club 466 0722-33-035-011 (Special Conditions) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman McCartney, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” 685-22 685-22 Hearing on Renewal for 2022-2023 License Term — Las Palmeras, Inc. 0722-33-045-005 (Special Conditions) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilman Rutherford, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilman Rutherford, Councilwoman Williams and Council President McCartney voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino voting “Nay.” 687-22 Resolution Rescinding in Part ABC Resolution 659-21, Removing Licensee No. 0722-33-068- 016, Wilshire Hospitality Services, LLC t/a Wilshire Catering (Pocket), as a Licensee Approved for Renewal for the 2021/22 License Term for Failure to Submit State Required Renewal Application and Fees and Need to Obtain Required Special Ruling On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” 688-22 Hearing on Renewal for Plenary Retail Consumption, Distribution and Club Licenses for the 2022-2023 License Term (Clerk) On motion made by Councilman Rutherford and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” 689-22 Hearing on Renewal for 2022-2023 License Term — LUX 123, LLC t/a LUX 0722-33-009-012 (Special Conditions) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” 690-22 Hearing on Renewal for 2022-2023 License Term — 1920’s Road House, Inc. 0722-33-071-003 (Special Conditions) On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President McCartney, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.”

“Ks 691-22 Hearing on Renewal for'2022-2023 License Term — AMC Theatres Essex Green 9 —0722-33- 066-009 (Special Conditions) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Council President McCartney, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” 692-22 Hearing on Renewal for 2022-2023 License Term — Harrison Avenue Tavern, Inc. — 0722-33- 058-006 (Special Conditions) On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilman Rutherford, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” 693-22 Resolution Rescinding in Part ABC Resolution 687-22, Removing Licensee No. 0722-36-075-002 Sun Development & Mgmt. Corp. as a Licensee Approved for Renewal for the 2022/23 License Term for Failure to Obtain Tax Clearance ’ On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above ® referenced resolution was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” At 10:11 p.m., on motion made by Councilwoman Williams 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. Lisson Nec Cophcen, Susan McCartney, Council Presi cn.J_-Carnovale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk Adopted: July 19, 2022