Minutes · Jul 11, 2023
July 11, 2023
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Conference Meeting — July 11, 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 ¢ Presentation re: Food Insecurities The Council gave their liaison announcements. Public Meeting — July 11, 2023 The West Orange Township Council meeting began at 7:11 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 Public Comment Joe Fagan — PIO Lynette Sheard — BIPOC Doug Adams — Westover Terrace Gail Ausby — Park Drive N Torey Schnupp — Galloway Court Sheila Lefkowitz — Pleasant Valley Way Althia Tweiten — Edgar Road Anthony Puglisi— PIO — Essex County Micaela Bennett — Old Indian Road Todd Dubovy — Burnet Terrace
Natalie Kapferer — Fitzrandolph Road Jennifer Sharret — Howell Drive Seth Weisleder — Howell Drive Tracy H. — Seaman Road Kevin Malanga — Ridge Road Zasha Kademi — Dawes 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. Mr. Joe Alpert and Mr. Josh Bowers made a presentation regarding resolution 258-23 Resolution Authorizing An Amendment To A Deed Reversion Per NJSA 40:60-51.2 For 46 Mt. Pleasant Avenue (Block 68, Lot 1.01) As Housing For Low- And Moderate-Income Senior Citizens and answered questions of the Council. *Review of Consent Agenda *Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting — June 30 Special Meeting *Report of Township Officers Update on the W.O. Public Library Project — Peter Smeraldo — Assistant Business Administrator *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids - None *Bills — July 11, 2023 Councilwoman Ghebremicael asked that the bills for Trenk, Isabel, Siddiqi and Shahdanian in the amount(s) of $24,325.56 and $90.00, for Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio in the amount(s) of $12,452.00 and $3,264.00, Murray Zimmerer in the amount(s) of $2,007.70 and $3,788.60, and Fox Rothschild in the amount of $22, 135.60 be pulled from the bills list. Resolution(s) Approved on the Consent Agenda a. 176-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees Set Forth In Chapter 4, Section 11.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2743-23 (Shopping Carts: Impounding Fee) (Legal-Gengaro) b. 177-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 4, Section 20.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2744-23 (Insufficient Funds-Service Charge) (Legal-Gengaro) ¢. 178-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 4, Section 29.2 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2747-23 (Parking Of Residential Vehicles Prohibited) (Legal-Gengaro)
179-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 4, Section 34.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2748-23 (Extra Duty Employment For Police Officers-Rates Of Compensation; Administrative Fees; Payment For Services) (Legal-Gengaro) 180-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 1.14 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2745-23 (General Licensing Procedures-Fee Schedule) (Legal-Gengaro) 181-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 2.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2746-23 (Peddlers-Commercial Permit Application And Fee Advertisement) (Legal-Gengaro) 182-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 3.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2749-23 (Transient Merchants-License Fee; Payment Before Sale; Terms Of License) (Legal-Gengaro) 183-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 5.1 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2750-23 (Auctioneers-License Required) (Legal-Gengaro) 184-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 6.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2751-23 (Theaters-Issuance Of License; Fee) (Legal-Gengaro) 185-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 7.2 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2752-23 (Public Dance Halls And Public Dances-License Required; Fee) (Legal-Gengaro) 186-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 8.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2753-23 (Retail Food Establishments-Fees) (Legal-Gengaro) 187-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 9.2 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2754-23 (Food And Beverage Vending Machines-Permit And License Fees) (Legal-Trenk) (Legal-Gengaro) . 188-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 10.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2758-23 (Outdoor Cafes: Fees) (Legal-Gengaro) 189-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 11.1 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2757-23 (Coin Operating Business: License Required) (Legal-Gengaro) 190-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 12.5 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2756-23 (Mechanical and Electronic Amusement Devices:
uired) (Legal-Gengaro) 190-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 12.5 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2756-23 (Mechanical and Electronic Amusement Devices: License Required) (Legal-Gengaro) 191-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 12.10 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2755-23 (Jukeboxes) (Legal-Gengaro) 192-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 13.2 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2759-23 (Garage Sales: License Required; Fee) (Legal-Gengaro) 193-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 17.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2760-23 (Dealers In Secondhand Jewelry And Precious Metals: Licenses Fees; Expiration Of License) (Legal-Gengaro) 3
w. aa. bb. cc. dd. ee. ff. 194-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 21.5 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2761-23 (Licensing Of Contractors; License Fees And Term) (Legal- Gengaro) 195-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 22.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2762-23 (Licensing Of Public Telephones; License Fees And Term) (Legal-Gengaro) 196-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 25.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2763-23 (Massage Business; Application Fees) (Legal-Gengaro) 197-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 24.5 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2764-23 (News Vending Machines; Conditions For Permit; Hold Harmless Insurance Required) (Legal-Gengaro) 198-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 31.11 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2765-23 (Alarm Systems; Violations And Penalties) (Legal-Gengaro) 199-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 27.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2766-23 (Licensing And Registration Of Tree Care Professionals) (Legal-Gengaro) 200-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 32.6 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2767-23 (Police Requested Towing And Storage Services; Fees) (Legal-Gengaro) 201-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 33.6 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2768-23 (Licensing For “Shop Local” Reward Programs; Application And License Fees) (Legal-Gengaro) 218-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 15.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2769-23 (Distribution Of Papers And Other Printed Materials) (Legal- Gengaro) 255-23 Resolution Authorizing Electronic Tax Sale And Cost Of Mailing (Longo) 256-23 Resolution Authorizing The Collector Of Taxes To Refund Payment To The Listed Taxpayer Due To Veteran Exemption (Longo) 259-23 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk) 261-23 Resolution to Reject Bids Received on May 22, 2023 by Senco Metals, LLC, 318 Mclean Boulevard, Paterson, NJ 07504 and Classic Turf Company, LLC, 437 Sherman Hill Road, Woodbury, CT 06798 Under the Conditions of the
eject Bids Received on May 22, 2023 by Senco Metals, LLC, 318 Mclean Boulevard, Paterson, NJ 07504 and Classic Turf Company, LLC, 437 Sherman Hill Road, Woodbury, CT 06798 Under the Conditions of the Local Public Contracts Law for the Contract Tennis Court Improvements Degnan Park and Rolling Green Courts (Carballo) 262-23 Resolution to Award a Contract through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract to TK Elevator, 3100 Interstate North Circle, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30339 for Elevator Replacements at 10 Rooney Circle Due to Age and Operational Function in an Amount NTE $$377,729.05 (Reynolds) 4
gg. 263-23 Resolution Authorizing an Award of Contract to DISH Wireless LLC at an Annual Rent of $176,000 for Lease of Ground Space for the Installation of Communications Equipment Concerning Four (4) Existing Cell Tower Locations located at 280 Pleasant Valley Way, also known as Block 152.07, Lot 1; 395 St. Cloud Avenue, also known as Block 168, Lot 25; 415 Valley Road, also known as Block 16, Lot 5; and Mt. Pleasant Avenue, also known Block 170.02, Lot 5.01 (Gross) On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael Council President Williams and seconded by Council President Williams, the consent agenda was approved. All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution(s) Removed from the Consent Agenda Resolution 248-23 Resolution Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Establishment of the United States as an Independent Nation, and Authorizes the Appointment of a Committee to Develop a Plan for this Commemoration that will Promote the Maximum Involvement of Our Residents, Neighborhoods, Businesses, Schools, Civic Organizations, and Institutions in the Commemorations (Legal-Moon) A motion was made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and Councilman Rutherford to recommend that each Council Member have their own appointment to the Committee. All members present voting “Aye.” There was no motion offered for approval of the above referenced resolution, therefore the resolution failed to pass. Resolution 257-23 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Litigation Specifically Italian American One Voice Coalition v. Township of West Orange, et al. (Legal-Trenk) On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the motion failed. Councilwoman Casalino and Council President Williams voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilman Rutherford and Councilwoman Scarpa voting “Nay.” Resolution 258-23 Resolution Authorizing An Amendment To A Deed Reversion Per NJSA 40:60-51.2 For 46 Mt. Pleasant Avenue (Block 68, Lot 1.01) As Housing For Low- And Moderate-Income Senior Citizens (D. Ritter) A motion to amend the language was made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino. All members voting “Aye.” A motion to approve was made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino. 5
All members voting “Aye.” Resolution 260-23 Resolution Authorizing a One-Year Contract Extension for Licensed Motor Vehicle Drivers, Midtown Direct Shuttle Bus Program for the Period August 1, 2023 To July 31, 2024 to Mobility Coach, Inc., 198 Renshaw Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017, to Provide Six Licensed Motor Vehicle Operators In Both The Morning and the Evening and a Morning and Evening Supervisor for an Amount Not To Exceed $483,205.00. (Carballo) A motion to approve was made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino. All members voting “Aye.” Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading Ordinance 2741-23 On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 25.9(C) Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Massage Businesses) was taken up on second and final reading. All members present 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. There was no one that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance 2743-23 On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Section 11.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Shopping Carts: Impounding Fee) (Resolution 176-23) was taken up on second and final reading. All members present 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. There was no one that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed.
On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance 2744-23 On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Section 20.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange - (Insufficient Funds-Service Charge) was taken up on second and final reading. All members present 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. There was no one that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance 2745-23 On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 1.14 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (General Licensing Procedures-Fee Schedule) (Resolution 180-23) was taken up on second and final reading. All members present 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. There was no one that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance 2746-23 On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, 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) (Resolution 181-23) was taken up on second and final reading.
All members present 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. There was no one that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance 2747-23 On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Section 29.2 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Parking Of Residential Vehicles Prohibited) (Resolution 178-23) was taken up on second and final reading. All members present 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. There was no one that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance 2748-23 On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, 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) (Resolution 179-23) was taken up on second and final reading. All members present 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. There was no one that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed.
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