March 12, 2024

Conference Meeting — March 12, 2024 The Conference meeting began at 6:46 p.m., the 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 21, 2023, and published in the West Orange Chronicle on November 30, 2023. Roll Call —-Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Scarpa, Councilwoman Williams, Council President Rutherford, Mayor McCartney e Proclamation - W.O. Fire Department - 130" Anniversary ¢ Council Liaison Announcements Public Meeting — March 12, 2024 The Public meeting began at 7:22 p.m., the 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 21, 2023, and published in the West Orange Chronicle on November 30, 2023. Roll Call —Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Scarpa, Councilwoman Williams, Council President Rutherford, Mayor McCartney At this time, Joe Berwind made a power point presentation regarding the West Orange Environmental Commission’s Tree Ordinance workshop held on Monday, March 11, 2024. All members present voting “Aye.” Public Comment Joe Fagan — PIO Anthony Puglisi-PIO Essex County Natacha Clesca — Human Relations Commissioner Todd Dubovy — Burnet Terrace Sean Gaynor — retired W.O. Firefighter Jen Hardell — 76 Ashland Avenue There was no one else who wished to be heard and this public comment portion of the agenda was closed. Resolution(s) a. 73-24 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Professional Services Agreement with Joseph M. Wenzel Esq. as Municipal Prosecutor at a Rate of $1,000. Per Week (Legal-Trenk)- b. 84-24 Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Direct Flooring, 12 Minneakoning Rd., Flemington, NJ a NJ State Contract Vendor for the Replacement of Carpeting, Specifically for the Police and Justice Building with a Resilient 24/7 Product, in the Amount of $275,798.07 (P. Reynolds)