January 6, 2025

Conference Meeting — January 6, 2025 The Conference meeting began at 6:39 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 notice for this meeting was emailed to the Star Ledger and the West Orange Chronicle on December 11, 2024. Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilman Krakoviak, Councilwoman Rudin, Councilwoman Scarpa, Mayor McCartney Pledge of Allegiance e Oaths of Office ¢ Councilman Joe Krakoviak Oath Administered by Retired Municipal Judge Harry Starrett ¢ Councilwoman Joyce Rudin Oath Administered by Mayor Nancy Adams, Maplewood e Councilwoman Michelle Casalino Oath Administered by Senator John McKeon At this time, Ashante Pope, representing Congresswoman LaMonica McGyver presented proclamations to each of the newly elected Council members and Mayor McCartney presented a Certificate on behalf of the Board of Canvassers, County of Essex, State of New Jersey and signed by Chris Durkin, Essex County Clerk, to each of the newly elected Council members. e Nomination of Council President — 2025 On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilwoman Scarpa, Councilman Krakoviak was nominated as the Council President for 2025. All members present voting “Aye.” Oath Administered by Retired Municipal Judge Harry Starrett Council Liaison Appointment(s) MC Downtown West Orange Alliance On motion made by Councilwoman Scarpa and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Casalino was selected as liaison appointment. All members voting “Aye.” MC Public Relations Commission