May 21, 2024

Resolution 166-24 Resolution Partially Lifting Moratorium on Applications for Resolutions of Local Support (Legal- Gengaro) On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Council President Rutherford, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Rutherford voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino and Councilwoman Williams voting “Nay.” Resolution 167-24 Resolution Authorizing the Township Council to Retain Genova Burns to Continue Litigation, Docket No. ESX-L-4687-23 at the Hourly Rate of $150 Per Attorney NTE $25,000. (Legal-Gengaro) On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Council President Rutherford, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Rutherford voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino and Councilwoman Williams voting “Nay.” Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading Ord. 2846-24 On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and Seconded by Council President Rutherford, An Ordinance Repealing And Replacing Chapter 25, Sections 27 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange and Establishing Chapter _ for Environmental Protection (Tree Protection, Removal And Replacement) was taken up on second and final reading. The Township Council amended Ordinance No. 2846-24 (the “Ordinance”) at the meeting held on May 7, 2024. The Township Council voted 5-0 to pass the Ordinance as amended. Thus, the Ordinance was re- publicized as amended and is being considered for second and final reading pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-2 et seg. on May 21, 2024. All members present voting “Aye.” On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and Seconded by Council President Rutherford, an amendment was offered in Section 8 (Tree Replacement), first paragraph, line 7, add the words “is removed” . All members present voting “Aye.” On motion made by Council President Rutherford and Seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, an amendment was offered in Section 4 a (Tree Removal and Replacement Permits), to add the following: “No person shall be granted permission to remove more than two (2) trees within a twenty-four (24) month period, however, if a person desires to improve their property by removing more than two (2) trees within twenty-four (24) months, the applicant shall provide an

trees within a twenty-four (24) month period, however, if a person desires to improve their property by removing more than two (2) trees within twenty-four (24) months, the applicant shall provide an application to the appropriate department along with a tree removal and replacement application.” All members present voting “Aye.” A motion was made by Councilwoman Scarpa to revise a portion of Section 4 a-2 (Tree Removal and Replacement Permits). There was no second. The motion failed. A motion was made by Councilwoman Scarpa to revise a portion of Section 4 b-7 (Tree Removal and Replacement Permits) Prohibitions. There was no second. The motion failed. 3