January 2, 2023

Public Meeting — January 2, 2023 The West Orange Township Council meeting began at 11:33 a.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 notice was emailed to the Star Ledger and West Orange Chronicle on December 21, 2022. Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilman Rutherford, Councilwoman Scarpa, Councilwoman Williams Pledge of Allegiance Nomination and Election of Council President On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman William’s was nominated for the position of Council President. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Scarpa and Councilwoman Williams voting “Aye.” Councilman Rutherford voting “Nay.” At this time, Assistant Township Attorney administered the Oath of Office to Councilwoman Williams. Public Comment There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public comment portion of the agenda was closed. Council Liaison Appointments Planning Board On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman William’s was appointed to the position of Class III member of the Planning Board. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Scarpa and Councilwoman Williams voting “Aye.” Councilman Rutherford voting “Nay.” ERSCHA-Degnan House On motion made by Councilman Rutherford and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilman Rutherford was appointed as liaison to the Degnan House. All members voting “Aye.” WOSCHA-John P. Renna House On motion made by Councilman Rutherford and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman. Scarpa was appointed as liaison to the Renna House. All members voting “Aye.” Downtown West Orange Alliance On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilman Rutherford, Councilwoman Casalino was appointed as liaison to the Downtown West Orange Alliance. 1