May 21, 2024

A motion was made by Councilwoman Scarpa to revise a portion ofSection 4 e-1 (Tree Removal and Replacement Permits) Development Applications. There was no second. The motion failed. On motion made by Council President Rutherford and Seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, an amendment was offered in Section 7 (Appeal of Denial of Tree Removal and Replacement) line 2 and 3, to add the word “appropriate” in front of the word board. All members present voting “Aye.” On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Council President Rutherford, the above referenced ordinance was adopted as amended. All members present voting “Aye.” Ord. 2851-24 On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and Seconded by Council President Rutherford, 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 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. 2852-24 On motion made by Council President Rutherford and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 34.2, Section 34.4, Section 34.5, and Chapter 25, Section 24.2 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (Licensed Cannabis Entities) was approved on first reading. Before the ordinance can be heard on second and final reading, it must first be heard by the Planning Board. Date to be determined. On motion made by Council President Rutherford and Seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, an amendment was offered in Section 5 34.4b (Local License Standards and Limitations) line 3 to change the word “or” to “and”. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Rutherford voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Scarpa voting “Nay.” On motion made by Council President Rutherford and seconded

Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Williams and Council President Rutherford voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Scarpa voting “Nay.” On motion made by Council President Rutherford and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the above referenced ordinance was approved as amended on first reading.