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Minutes · May 2, 2023

May 2, 2023

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Conference Meeting — May 2, 2023 The Conference meeting began at 6:42 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 23, 2022 and published in the West Orange Chronicle on December 1, 2022. Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilman Rutherford, Councilwoman Scarpa, Council President Williams ¢ = Mayor/Council Proclamation Honoring Mrs. Carol Summerville Williams on the Occasion of her 107th Birthday ¢ ~Mayor’s Proclamation: Municipal Clerk’s Week — April 30-May 6, 2023 ¢ Presentation: PSE&G's Energy & Cost Saving Programs for our Community-Sara Reper Montclair State University Student e Council Liaison Announcements Public Meeting — May 2, 2023 The West Orange Township Council meeting began at 7:09 p.m., Karen Cammevale, Municipal Clerk read the following statement: This is to inform the general public that this meeting is being held in compliance with Section S 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 23, 2022 and published in the West Orange Chronicle on December 1, 2022. Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilman Rutherford, Councilwoman Scarpa, Council President Williams Public Comment Joe Fagan — PIO Daneen DiBernardo — Dispatcher - WOPD Sharon Feinsod — Smith Manor Blvd. Linda DiLorenzo — Giordano Drive Akil Khalfani — Glennon Place Doug Adams — Westover Terrace Rosary Morelli — Ralph Road Sheila Lefkowitz - Pleasant Valley Way Michael Roach — Lenox Terrace Brent Scott — Nestro Road

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Yvonne Roach — Lenox Terrace Cynthia Hadley Bailey — Hickory Road Sophia Khalfani — Glennon Place Terry Triggs Scales — Clarken Drive Aderemi Abioye — Lindsley Avenue Fanny Chan Jarvis — Warren Road Jennel Jerome — Columbia Street Phil Litwinoff — Linden Avenue Mel Valdez — Elm Street Rachel Hersey — Mellon Avenue MLK. Adams — Park Drive Joyce Rudin — Woodland Avenue Sally Malanga — Ridge Road 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 — Public Meeting (as amended) and Executive Session — April 18, 2023 *Report of Township Officers — None *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids - None *Bills — December 31, 2022 and April 26, 2023 On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, the Bills list was pulled from the agenda. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilman Rutherford and Councilwoman Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino voting “No.” Councilwoman Williams abstained. *Resolution(s) adopted on Consent Agenda a. 168-23 Resolution Authorizing The Collector Of Taxes To Rebate Payment To The Listed Taxpayer Pursuant To Final Judgment By The Tax Court Of New Jersey (K. Longo) b. 169-23 Resolution Authorizing the Award of a Professional Services Agreement for Consultant Public Health Nurse Supervisor Services with Courtney Reinisch at a Rate of $80. Per Hour at Approximately 8 Hours Per Week for a Total of $24,960.00 for the Term of the Contract (P. Reynolds)

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¢. 170-23 Resolution Authorizing Appropriation Cancellation Pursuant to NJSA 40A:4-60 (Gross) d. 172-23 Authorizing Change Order No. 16 — (Carballo) Resolution(s) Removed from the Consent Agenda Resolution 171-23 Resolution Authorizing a Temporary Budget Appropriation Pursuant to NJSA 40A:4-19 (Gross) On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above referenced resolution was approved. All members voting “Aye.” Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading — None Ordinances on First Reading Ord. 2743-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Section 11.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Shopping Carts: Impounding Fee) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Williams voting “Aye.” Councilman Rutherford voting “Nay.” Ord. 2744-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Section 20.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange - (Insufficient Funds-Service Charge) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2745-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 1.14 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (General Licensing Procedures-Fee Schedule) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2746-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 2.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Peddlers-Commercial Permit Application And Fee Advertisement), was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023.

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All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2747-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Section 29.2 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Parking Of Residential Vehicles Prohibited) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2748-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Section 34.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Extra Duty Employment For Police Officers-Rates Of Compensation; Administrative Fees; Payment For Services) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2749-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 3.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Transient Merchants-License Fee; Payment Before Sale; Terms Of License) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2750-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilman Rutherford, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 5.1 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Auctioneers-License Required) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2751-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 6.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Theaters-Issuance Of License; Fee) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord, 2752-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 7.2 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township 4

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Of West Orange (Public Dance Halls And Public Dances-License Required; Fee) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2753-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 8.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Retail Food Establishments-Fees) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2754-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 9.2 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Food And Beverage Vending Machines-Permit And License Fees) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2755-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilman Rutherford, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 12.10 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Jukeboxes) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2756-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 12.5 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Mechanical and Electronic Amusement Devices: License Required) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2757-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 11.1 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Coin Operating Business: License Required) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2758-23

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On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 10.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Outdoor Cafes: Fees) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2759-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 13.2 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Garage Sales: License Required; Fee) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2760-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 17.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Dealers In Secondhand Jewelry And Precious Metals: Licenses Fees; Expiration Of License) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2761-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 21.5 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Licensing Of Contractors; License Fees And Term) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2762-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 22.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Licensing Of Public Telephones; License Fees And Term) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2763-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 25.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Massage Business; Application Fees) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading

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ised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Massage Business; Application Fees) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023.

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All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2764-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 24.5 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (News Vending Machines; Conditions For Permit; Hold Harmless Insurance Required) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2765-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 31.11 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Alarm Systems; Violations And Penalties) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2766-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 27.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Licensing And Registration Of Tree Care Professionals) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2767-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilman Rutherford, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 32.6 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Police Requested Towing And Storage Services; Fees) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2768-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 33.6 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Licensing For “Shop Local” Reward Programs; Application And License Fees) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2769-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 15.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The 7

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Township Of West Orange (Distribution Of Papers And Other Printed Materials) was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Ord. 2770-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 25-29, Stormwater Control, Subsection 25-29.1¢ Applicability, Subsection 25-29.2 Definition, And Subsection 25-29.3 Design And Performance Standards For Stormwater Management Measures 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 May 16, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” Pending Matters-New Matters-Council Discussion e Request that Not to Exceed language be added to the Professional Services Contracts e Request that RFP, RFQ and Resumes bee provided to the Council for Professional Services Contracts ABC Hearing — None On motion made by Councilman Rutherford and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the Council recessed their meeting and entered into an Executive Session. All members present voting “Aye.” At 12:13 a.m., on motion made by Council President Williams seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the meeting was adjourned. All members present voting “Aye.” The Minutes of this meeting are on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. NC se th wil W-Cart ‘ans R.M.C. Tantiiy lliams, Council President Manicipal Ch \ \ Adopted: May 16, 2023

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