October 10, 2023

Conference Meeting — October 10, 2023 The Conference meeting began 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 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 « Dr. Kordai DeCoteau, DPM FACFAS « Breast Cancer Awareness Month-Courtney Reinisch-Montclair State University School of Nursing ¢ Fire Prevention Week - “Cooking Safety Starts with You - Pay Attention to Fire Prevention” Fire Chief Tony Vecchio Public Meeting — October 10, 2023 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 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 At this time, the Mayor presented the Capital Budget along with Joe Pelose-Director-DPW, Fire Chief Anthony Vecchio and Bill Kehoe-Director of Recreation. At approximately 8:05 p.m., the Council President amended the order of the agenda to hear the public comment on Ordinance 2817-23 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, Section 14 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange — Gas Leaf Blowers. Councilman Rutherford made a motion to hear items 2 through 8 before going to second reading of Ordinance 2817-23, which was seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa. After further conversation, Councilman Rutherford rescinded his motion and the Council proceeded with hearing Ordinance 2817-23 on second and final reading. On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, Section 14 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of

on second and final reading. On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17, Section 14 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange — Gas Leaf Blowers was introduced on second and final reading. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilman Rutherford, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Williams voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino voting “Nay.” 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. In Person: