May 7, 2024

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 Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, the above referenced ordinance was adopted as amended. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2848-24-PULLED FROM AGENDA Ordinance(s) on First Reading Ord. 2851-24 On motion made by Council President Rutherford and seconded by Councilwoman Williams, An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-32.2 Restricted Parking Zones 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 April 24, 2024. All members present voting “Aye.” Public Comment — Non Agenda Items Jen Hardell — 76 Ashland Avenue On motion made by Council President Rutherford and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the Council voted to have a resolution placed on the May 21, 2024 Public Meeting agenda to lift the moratorium on cultivation/manufacturing. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Rutherford voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino and Councilwoman Scarpa voting “Nay.” Pending Matters/New Matters/Council Discussion e CCRB Representative-moved to 5.21.24 e Approval of the Older Adults Advisory Board By-Laws The Municipal Clerk asked that under Article VIII — Meetings, Section V, the following paragraph be removed from the by-laws: “The Town Clerk shall notify the public of special meetings in accordance to standard practice. “ On motion made by Councilwoman Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the By Laws of the Older Adults Advisory Committee were approved as amended. All members present voting “Aye.” e Resolution to Move Forward with Litigation — Docket No. ESX-L-4867-23 On motion made by Council President Rutherford and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the Council voted to have the above referenced resolution listed on the May 21, 2024 Public meeting agenda.