March 12, 2024

Ord. 2843-24 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Section 2.5 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange to Add a Fee for a Potentially Dangerous Dog License (Licensing Of Dogs-Fees), 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 Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the above referenced ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance(s) on First Reading Ord. 2844-24 On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-23.1, Turn Prohibitions of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange — Pleasant Valley Way & Greenwood Ave., was approved on first reading, ordered advertised according to law, to come up for second and final reading on March 26, 2024. All members present voting “Aye.” Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion e Training — Free Speech/Hate Speech e Cannabis Workshop scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 5 p.m. via Zoom e Tree Ordinance A motion was made by Council President Rutherford and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa to introduce the tree ordinance at the March 26, 2024 Township Council meeting. Councilwoman Ghebremichael, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Williams voting “Nay.” Councilwoman Casalino abstained. e Garbage Contract e ABC Hearing for the purpose of hearing charges was scheduled on June 12, 2024 and 5:30 p.m. e Town Hall Meetings ABC Hearing-None